MONDAY, JULY 6
'The Great Debate' (10PM, VH1) miniseries premiereLet's get ready to rummm-ble about pop culture's biggest debates: Which John Travolta character is dreamier, Danny Zuko or Tony Manero? What's better: 'Star Trek' or 'Star Wars'? Are you on Team Aniston or Team Jolie? This five-night series (through July 10, 10PM each night) is hosted by WWE's Michael Buffer, as talking heads like Chuck Nice and Perez Hilton help decide the enduring questions of the day ... for the record, we say Manero, 'Trek' and totally Team Jolie.
'Beyond Twisted' – New reality show (featuring real people) from TMZ's Harvey Levin (Check local listings for time and channel) series premiere
'Make It or Break It' – Lauren shocks everyone by returning to the gym (9PM, ABC Family)
'The Closer' – Brenda investigates a gang member (9PM, TNT)
'Weeds' – Alanis Morissette guests as Nancy's baby doc (10PM, Showtime)
'Nurse Jackie' – Mrs. Akalitus tangles with a stun gun (10:30PM, Showtime)
TUESDAY, JULY 7
'10 Things I Hate About You' (8PM, ABC Family) series premiereThe terrific 1999 movie (which starred Heath Ledger and was inspired by 'The Taming of the Shrew') becomes an equally charming TV show, as two very different sisters – feminist Kat and socially ambitious Bianca – transfer to a new high school. Independent Kat catches the eye of the school rebel (and vice versa), while Bianca tries desperately to fit in, but it's all made more difficult (and funny) by their overprotective dad (Larry Miller).
'The Great American Road Trip' – Seven fams visit landmarks across the U.S. (8PM, NBC) series premiere
'The Hero Awards' – Dean "Superman" Cain hosts this tribute to heroic citizens (8PM, MyNetworkTV)
'Warehouse 13' – Two agents work in a secret, supernatural-powered government warehous (9PM, SyFy) series premiere
'Rescue Me' – The guys are taken for a ride by a group of sick kids (10PM, FX)
'Saving Grace' – F. Murray Abraham guests as an angel (10PM, TNT)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
'Reno 911!' (10:30PM, Comedy Central) 6th season finaleLeave it to the 'Reno' squad ... an insurance company rule stipulates that Wiegel's only option for therapy is to attend couple's therapy. The problem, of course, is that the, ahem, high-strung (read: head-on crazy) deputy is single, but when she turns to her co-workers, they're more than happy to help – by nominating Raineesha to hook up with Wiegel.
'Wipeout' – Couples compete (8PM, ABC)
'So You Think You Can Dance' – The top 12 perform (8PM, Fox)
'Ghost Hunters International' – 2nd season premiere (9PM, SyFy)
'Meet the Browns' – Brown thinks Cora wants to kill him (9PM, TBS)
'Top Chef Masters' – NPH – Neil Patrick Harris – in the house! (10PM, Bravo)
'The Real World: Cancun' – Ayiiia and Emilee, sittin' in a tree (10PM, MTV)
THURSDAY, JULY 9
'Big Brother' (8PM, CBS) 1th season premiereThe Chenbot returns as host to a new crew of reality TV hamsters who'll live in a two-story home – sequestered from the rest of the world – and pick each other off one by one 'til the last one standing wins the $500K prize. Among the 12 contenders: a self-proclaimed "hip-hop redneck," a neuroscientist, a tae kwon do champ, a surfer and a bikini model. And the season's twist: a mystery 13th houseguest, who may be a 'BB' alum.
'Samantha Who?' – Florence Henderson guests as Sam's granny (8PM, ABC)
'Real Housewives of New Jersey: Lost Footage' – Is more table flipping too much to hope for? (9PM, Bravo)
'L.A. Ink' – 3rd season premiere (10PM, TLC)
'The Fashion Show' – Red carpet gowns (10PM, Bravo)
'Royal Pains' – Hank and Evan babysit a rich fam on a private island (10PM, USA)
FRIDAY, JULY 10
'Eureka' (9PM, SyFy) In the continuation of the dramedy's third season, Carter is still unemployed as a result of failing to cough up Thorne's secret, so he decides to apply for a job with the Department of Homeland Security. Meanwhile, Deputy Lupo has problems of her own when she's irked by the new sheriff – a robot – and decides to resign from her position.
'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' – Larry the Cable Guy is the guest, so ... no? (8PM, Fox)
'The Assistants' – Wannabe filmmaker gets an unglam job with a prickly producer (8:30PM, The N) series premiere
'What Not to Wear' – Boosting a bummed ballet star (9PM, TLC)
'Say Yes to the Dress' – A 50-year-old bride looks for a dress (10PM, TLC)
'Soundstage' – Death Cab for Cutie (Check local listings for time, PBS)
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 11-12
'Entourage' (Sun., 10:30PM, HBO) 6th season premiereThe tide has turned for Vinnie Chase and the boys, as Vinnie prepares to make his comeback and promote his starring role in Martin Scorsese's new flick 'Gatsby.' The bigger surprise: Vinnie also decides to get a driver's license (what does this mean for Turtle?!), while Eric decides to buy his own house and Lloyd decides he's overdue for a promotion from Ari.
'The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger' – Ranch owner James Tupper + gambler Dean Cain = Cowboy fun! (Sat., 8PM, Hallmark)
'Harper's Island' – The series finale (Sat., 9PM, Network)
'Eli Stone' – The series finale (Sat., 10PM, ABC)
'Ruby' – Ruby questions her fitness program (Sun., 8PM, Style)
'Meteor' – Two-part disaster flick about a meteor headed for Earth (Sun., 9PM, NBC)
'Drop Dead Diva' – A snooty model dies and is reincarnated as a plus-size lawyer (Sun., 9PM, Lifetime) series premiere
'Army Wives' – Joan and Roland plan the christening (Sun., 10PM, Lifetime)
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