June TV premiere dates: ‘Mistresses,’ ‘Under the Dome’ season 2, ‘Big Brother 16,’ and more

What's next? -The last week of May is often like a TV wasteland. Most summer shows have not started up yet, and the majority of the in-season shows are over following sweeps. This is a terrible waiting game, but June is just around the horizon and with it comes a myriad of new premiere dates and things to look out for.

The purpose of this article is to ensure that you are informed in advance to check out everything that you are hoping to see next month, whether it be reality sensations or scripted TV hits. We’re going to divide these up by broadcast and then cable, and organize them in order of date. Note that all times listed are p.m., and also Eastern.

Broadcast TV

  • June 2: “Mistresses” (ABC, 9:00)
  • June 2: “Beuaty and the Beast” (The CW, 9:00)
  • June 3: “Famous in 12” (The CW, 8:00)
  • June 22: “Wipeout” (ABC, 8:00)
  • June 22: “Rising Star” (ABC, click here for explanation about start time)
  • June 24: “NY Med” (ABC, 10:00)
  • June 25: “Big Brother 16” (CBS, time varies depending on day)
  • June 29: “Reckless” (CBS, 9:00)
  • June 29: “Unforgettable” (CBS, 10:00)
  • June 30: “Under the Dome” (CBS, 10:00)

Cable / Streaming

  • June 1: “Halt and Catch Fire” (AMC, 10:00)
  • June 2: “Longmire” (A&E, 10:00)
  • June 4: “Jennifer Falls” (TV Land, 10:30)
  • June 6: “Orange Is the New Black” (Netflix)
  • June 7: “Power” (Starz, 10:00)
  • June 9: “Major Crimes” (TNT, 9:00)
  • June 9: “Murder in the First” (TNT, 10:00)
  • June 10: “Pretty Little Liars” (ABC Family, 8:00)
  • June 10: “Chasing Life” (ABC Family, 9:00)
  • June 10: “Royal Pains” (USA, 9:00)
  • June 11: “Suits” (USA, 9:00)
  • June 11: “Graceland” (USA, 10:00)
  • June 16: “Switched at Birth” (ABC Family, 8:00)
  • June 16: “The Fosters” (ABC Family, 9:00)
  • June 17: “Rizzoli & Isles” (TNT, 9:00)
  • June 17: “Perception” (TNT, 10:00)
  • June 18: “Dominion” (Syfy, 9:00)
  • June 19: “Rectify” (Sundance, 9:00)
  • June 20: “Cold Justice” (TNT, 9:00)
  • June 22: “True Blood” (HBO, 9:00)
  • June 22: “The Last Ship” (TNT, 9:00)
  • June 22: “Falling Skies” (TNT, 10:00)
  • June 23: “Teen Wolf” (MTV, 10:00)
  • June 24: “Covert Affairs” (USA, 10:00)
  • June 25: “Young & Hungry” (ABC Family, 8:00)
  • June 25: “Mystery Girls” (ABC Family, 8:30)
  • June 29: “The Leftovers” (HBO, 10:00)

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