Following on from a partial announcement at SXSW earlier this week, TNT has unveiled full details of their summer schedule including premiere dates for Major Crimes, Rizzoli & Isles, Murder In The First, Franklin & Bash, Perception and the back end of Dallas season three.
Up first is the 15 episode third season of Major Crimes, which premieres on Monday June 9th at 9/8c. Steven Bochco’s new series Murder In The First follows immediately after in the 10pm time-slot. Flagship drama Rizzoli & Isles returns for its fifth season on Thursday June 17th at 9/8c, leading into the third season Tuesday June 17th at 10/9c. The back end of Dallas‘ third season kicks off on Monday August 18th at 9/8c; and finally the fourth season of legal dramedy Franklin & Bash launches on Wednesday August 20th at 10/9c.
“This summer TNT is continuing to expand and energize its line-up with both returning audience favorites and new series that speak to the future direction of our brand promise: If you love drama that thrills, turn to TNT,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We’re excited to offer our audience a variety of programming – action-adventure, crime-drama, mystery and suspense – all delivering on our promise to take viewers on a thrilling ride and leave them satisfied at the end.”
Full Details Of TNT’s Summer Schedule Follows Below:
Monday, June 9th
9/8c – Major Crimes
10/9c – Murder In The First
Tuesday, June 17th
9/8c – Rizzoli & Isles
10/9c – Perception
Friday, June 20th
8/7c – Cold Justice
Sunday, June 22nd
9/8c – The Last Ship
10/9c – Falling Skies
Monday, August 18th
9/8c – Dallas
Wednesday, August 20th
9/8c – Legends
10/9c – Franklin & Bash
Source: TV Wise