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What's On The Summer 2008 Reality TV Schedule?

By Latoya West, About.com

Here are the reality shows that will heat up summer 2008.

'The Bachelorette'

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The Bachelorette will return for its fourth season in May. This time, 25 eligible bachelors will compete for the heart of DeAnna Pappas, the 26-year-old real estate agent who earned our sympathy when she was rejected by ABC bachelor Brad Womack. Will the former Bachelor contestant find love on her own terms?
Premiere Date: Monday, May 19 (9:00 ET/PT)

'The Mole'

ABC will finally bring back the addictive reality series The Mole, which follows a group of 12 contestants who try to win money despite the interference of The Mole -- the mischievous player whose job it is to sabotage the game. To stay in the game, the players must try to figure out who among them is The Mole and learn as much as they can about the secret saboteur.
Premiere Date: Monday, June 2 (10:00 pm ET)

'So You Think You Can Dance'

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Fox's hit dance competition So You Think You Can Dance will return for its fourth season. Dancers from all over the country will audition with the hopes of making it into the show's Top 24. The finalist who most impresses the judges and viewers over the course of the competition wins a prize package.
Premiere Date: Thursday, May 22 (8:00 pm ET/PT)

'Last Comic Standing'

NBC's search for the funniest undiscovered comedian will air Thursday nights this summer. Comics from all over the world will try out for Last Comic Standing, with only the top 12 acts moving on to the finals. Each week, the finalists will compete in comedy showdowns and face eliminations until only one comedian remains. The last comic standing will win a prize package that includes an NBC talent deal.
Premiere Date: Thursday, May 22 (9:30 pm ET/PT)

'Nashville Star'

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The USA Network's hit country music competition moves to NBC for its sixth season this summer. On Nashville Star, country music star wannabes compete in a weekly singing competition with the hopes of wining a major recording contract. The season six prize package also includes the performance of a lifetime at the Summer Olympics in Beijing. Billy Ray Cyrus will be the show's new host.
Premiere Date: Monday, June 9 (9:30 pm ET/PT)

'Celebrity Circus'

Six celebrities will join the circus for NBC's new competition series Celebrity Circus! According to the network, "Guided by top experts...stars will have eight weeks to train and perfect their acts. Then, in a stunning and magical circus environment, they will showcase their amazing skills for America. To perform at their best, they will have to go beyond anything they have done before, pushing their bodies and minds to the limits." Viewer votes will determine who remains in the competition each week.
Premiere Date: June 11 (9:00 pm ET/PT)

'America's Got Talent'

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America's Got Talent returns in June with more talented hopefuls hoping to win a $1 million prize. From jugglers to singers, acts will once again audition for a panel of celebrity judges. Those who move on to the semifinals will perform live each week, with viewers deciding who moves on in the competition.
Premiere Date: Tuesday, June 17 (9:00 pm ET/PT)

'I Survived A Japanese Game Show'

According to ABC, their new reality series I Survived A Japanese Game Show "takes an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at 10 Americans who are whisked away to Japan and compete in the ultimate Japanese game show." The American contestants who best adapt to Japanese culture and survive the show's weekly challenges will be rewarded.
Premiere Date: Tuesday, June 24 (9:00 pm ET/PT)

'Big Brother 10'

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A new group of strangers will move into the Big Brother house for the tenth season of the summertime reality TV favorite. CBS promises new twists and surprises when the new season kicks off in July. But as always, the house guests will by filmed 24 hours, seven days a week as they try to avoid eviction in order to win the show's grand prize at the end of the summer.
Premiere Date: Sunday, July 13 (8:00 pm ET/PT)

'Greatest American Dog' (Working Title)

The scoop from CBS on the network's new reality show Greatest American Dog: "Owners and their pets - from 'pageant dogs' to those simply trained at home - will live together and compete against each other in games that put the owners' ability to train their dogs to the test. The winning team will walk away with a $250,000 cash prize!"
Premiere Date: Thursday, July 19 (8:00 pm ET/PT)

'High School Musical: Summer Session'

ABC will bring High School Musical to reality TV with a competition series inspired by the mega-hit Disney Channel movies. Young finalists chosen from all over the country will face weekly eliminations, while honing their musical skills in a summer music program. In the end, the show's winner will be given a life-changing opportunity.
Premiere Date: Sunday, July 20 (8:00 pm ET/PT)

'Jingles' (Working Title)

On the newest CBS competition from Survivor producer Mark Burnett, contestants will be required to write and perform jingles about everything from food to sports teams. The contestants will face a panel of judges each week as they try to stay in the competition. In the end, viewers will decide who wins the grand prize.
Premiere Date: Sunday, July 27 (9:00 pm ET/PT)

More shows will be added as network announcements are made.

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