What to Watch June 22-28

This week on TV: A shocking death on 'Secret Life,' looking for American 'Talent' and space reality and more

MONDAY, JUNE 22
'The Secret Life of the American Teenager' (8PM, ABC Family) 2nd season premiere
The Grant High gang adjusts to the idea of another pregnancy – Amy's mom Anne (Molly Ringwald) – Amy's new life as a teen mom now that baby John is home and, in the first big shocker of the new season, a tragedy that will leave one 'SLOTAT' character dead. No spoilers here, but suffice it to say that the death has a major impact on everyone and serves as a reminder to all the families on the show that it could have been their loss. Elsewhere, things get randy between the reunited Jack and Grace, we find out more about Adrian's past and celeb offspring Rumer Willis pops up in the premiere as ... nope, won't spoil it.

'Make It or Break It' – Teen gymnasts aspire to make the Olympics (9PM, ABC Family) series premiere
'Jon and Kate Plus 8' – The couple makes a "big announcement" (9PM, TLC)
'The Closer' – Laura Roslin, aka Mary McDonnell, guest stars (9PM, TNT)
'Run's House' – JoJo explains his drug bust to his sibs (10PM, MTV)
'Nurse Jackie' – Jackie's worried about her daughter's worrying (10:30PM, Showtime)


TUESDAY, JUNE 23
'America's Got Talent' (9PM, NBC) 4th season premiere
Singer and actor Nick Cannon (also known as Mr. Mariah Carey) takes over the hosting duties from Jerry Springer, but judging triumvirate Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhoff are back as the season opens with the preliminary audition rounds from all across the country. The big question this season: Will America find its own version of Susan Boyle, the crooner whose surprising voice made her an instant Internet sensation all over the world after her first performance on 'Britain's Got Talent'?

'The Superstars' – Celebs and pro athletes team for a sports competition (8PM, ABC) series premiere
'The Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion' – Please don't let Grandma Wrinkles show up! (9PM, Bravo)
'HawthoRNe' – Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Cloris Leachman guest star (9PM, TNT)
'The Cleaner' – Gary Cole and Whoopi Goldberg guest on 2nd season premiere (10PM, A&E)
'NYC Prep' – Real-life 'Gossip Girl' kids (10PM, Bravo) series premiere


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
'The Real World: Cancun' (10PM, MTV) 22nd season premiere
It's the story of eight strangers, picked to live in a, well, not a house this time around, but a swanky boutique hotel near the beach in Cancun. Among the cast members: Derek and Jonna, who are co-workers back home in Arizona; Joey, a tattooed, bad boy rocker whose sole ambition seems like being the first one in the cast to hook up; Ayiiia, the online winner who's got a history of drug and alcohol abuse and cutting herself; Bronne, a nice enough guy who likes to get naked, a lot, and makes out with a MILF in the premiere; and C.J., a wannabe NFL kicker who's pretty, but more impressed with himself than any pro football scout could ever be.

'So You Think You Can Dance' – The top 16 perform (8PM, Fox)
'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here' – A winner is picked in the season finale (8PM, NBC)
'The Philanthropist' – James Purefoy is a rich guy-turned-do-gooding vigilante (10PM, NBC) series premiere
'Pitchmen' – 'Survivor's' Ethan Zohn promotes a new cereal bowl (10PM, Discovery)
'Reno 911!' – Jonesie and Raineesha go undercover at a swingers club (10:30PM, Comedy Central)


THURSDAY, JUNE 25
'Samantha Who?' (8PM, ABC)
Samantha's dating a Duranie! It's a dream come true when amnesiac Samantha starts dating her teen idol, rocker Tommy Wylder (Duran Duran bass player John Taylor), but, as with most other things from her past, Sam doesn't remember how much she worshipped Tommy. Andrea and Dena do, though, and when they can't control their Teen Beat behavior around him, Samantha's reaction leads them to think she believes she's too cool for school. Meanwhile, Samantha's new relationship sends her mom Regina on a stroll down memory lane, where she recalls her own wild days of being in love with a musician: Sam's dad Howard.


'In the Motherhood' – Jane's jealous when her kids like Shep (8:30PM, ABC)
'Burn Notice' – Michael has to infiltrate a gang (9PM, USA)
'16 & Pregnant' – Another girl faces the harsh realities of being a teen mommy (10PM, MTV)
'Penn & Teller: Bulls...!' – 7th season premiere (10PM, Showtime)
'Royal Pains' – Hank and Jill hang on what would have been his wedding day (10PM, USA)


FRIDAY, JUNE 26
'Virtuality' (8PM, Fox)
High concept it is, but this new sci-fi series also comes from 'Battlestar Galactica' creator Ron Moore, which means it automatically warrants a trial viewing by the 'BSG' devoted. As for that concept: The Phaeton is a spaceship from earth, sent off to explore a nearby star system for 10 years, and to put the crew at ease, the ship has been equipped with virtual reality devices. Sounds good so far, no? The really high-concept, uh, concept: the crew's adventures are being broadcast back to earth via a reality show-within-the-show, called 'The Edge of Never.' But wait, don't let that throw you. Adding to the series' pedigree: the premiere is directed by actor and 'Friday Night Lights' producer Peter Berg.

'Chopping Block' – Mario Batali and 'Sopranos' stars guest (8PM, NBC)
'The Goode Family' – Helen's stuck with a freeloader (8:30PM, ABC)
'Whale Wars' – Paul gets a threatening letter and a crew member is injured (9PM, Animal Planet)
'Crossroads: Bryan Adams and Jason Aldean' – The crooners perform each other's tunes (9PM, CMT)
'What Not to Wear' – A mom of triplets gets a makeover (9PM, TLC)


SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 27-28
'Hung' (Sun., 10PM, HBO) series premiere
Ray Drecker (Thomas Jane) used to be the BMOC ... jock, good-looking, married his cheerleader/ homecoming queen girlfriend. Flash ahead to middle age, and Ray's wife (Anne Heche) has left him for a nerdy (but wealthy) former classmate, he and his twin teenagers move into his boyhood home and when said boyhood home catches on fire, Ray's job as a teacher and basketball coach doesn't net enough to pay for the repairs. It's at this sad juncture that Ray decides to turn his life around, starting with a cash infusion that will come courtesy of his only "talent": He's well-endowed, so he's gonna become a gigolo. Did we mention that 'Hung' is a comedy? No, really.

'Ellen's Bigger, Longer and Wider Show' – Kanye West and David Blaine perform (Sat., 9PM, TBS)
'Doctor Who' – In the 2008 Christmas special, The Doctor meets another Doctor (Sat., 9PM, BBCA)
'BET Awards '09' – Jamie Foxx hosts and Beyonce, Kanye West and Ne-Yo perform (Sun., 8PM, BET)
'True Blood' – Bill and the other blood suckers are shocked when Sookie's attacked (Sun., 9PM, HBO)
'Bridezillas' – A bride's panic attack makes her doubt her nuptials (Sun., 9PM, WE)