You like that your favorite TV shows help you escape from reality, not see more of it. You love to drown yourself in drama and comedy, catch up on characters' lives and enter into completely new worlds via your favorite series. You can't wait to watch Nancy Botwin's suburban drug-dealing on "Weeds," Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson solve the case on "The Closer," or Don Draper's womanizing on "Mad Men." Click through this slideshow to check out the stand-out scripted series coming your way this summer. Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

From the producers of the phenomenally successful "High School Musical" franchise, comes "The American Mall," a musical TV movie that focuses events occurring in a local mall. The story focuses on a young singer-songwriter battling to save her mother's music store and trying to win the affections of a musically gifted janitor. Her task won't be easy as a mean, rich girl who is the mall heiress plans to shut down the music store and steal the janitor boyfriend. Think "High School Musical" for an audience that's a tad bit older. Will MTV's "American Mall" be the next big thing for teens? Premieres Monday, 8/11 at 9pm on MTVMTV/Fred Hayes - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

This dramatic series centers around the struggles, dreams and friendships of a diverse group of women (and one man) who all have one very important thing in common. Each of them is married to a member of the Army, and they're all living on an active military base. The pressures and expectations all of the spouses face are tough, but for those left behind while their partners are risking their lives fighting the war, the situation is especially intense as they struggle to stay connected to their deployed spouses and abide strict military traditions. Last season found the "Army Wives" dealing with infidelities, family issues, heated romances, rumors, rivalries and heartbreak and Season 2 should bring viewers even more drama and unexpected plot twists. Sundays at 10pm on LifetimeLifetime - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

Family counselor Bill Pearson may work with dysfunctional families all day on "The Bill Engvall Show," but he absolutely insists his own brood is perfectly perfect. In reality, they're just as wacky, unpredictable and mixed-up as the families he helps... but don't tell Bill that! Susan is his loving and wisecracking wife who's helping him raise their social butterfly of a teenage daughter Lauren; their video game addicted son Trent; and their obsessively neat and musically talented son Bryan. Last season found Bill unhappily bearing the brunt of the housework when Susan started a muffin business, and Susan disclosing she previously had a relationship with celeb Chris Isaak, and we're sure Season 2 will have more laughs, drama, and family fun in store. Thursdays at 9pm on TBSTBS/Gavin Bond - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

When international spy Michael Westen suddenly finds himself out of a job, he doesn't receive a severance package... he gets blacklisted. "Burn Notice" follows Michael as he's dumped in his hometown of Miami without money or resources. Michael struggles to put his life back together and find out why he's been "burned." In the meantime, he uses his unique skills and training to help people in need who can't get assistance from the police. Premieres Friday, 7/10 at 10pm on USAUSA/Justin Stephens - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

Another Disney Channel teen musical is coming your way. But will it become a worldwide phenomenon a la "High School Musical"? We’ll see! Starring the Jonas Brothers, "Camp Rock" tells the story of aspiring singer Mitchie Torres who dreams of attending a prestigious summer camp known for launching the careers of many well-known recording artists. Since Mitchie's hard-working parents can't afford the tuition, her mom takes a job as the camp's cook so Mitchie can attend at a discount, on the condition that she help out in the kitchen between camp activities. Navigating the camp’s social circles isn’t easy, and to complicate things Mitchie tells the cool crowd that her mom is actually a music executive. Then when Mitchie befriends a famous rocker visiting the camp, one of the cool girls tries to sabotage their bond. Will Mitchie find a way to overcome her insecurities, and step out of the kitchen and into the spotlight? Premiered Friday, 6/20 at 8pm on the Disney ChannelDisney Channel/Bob D'Amico - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

If you've ever watched an episode of "Intervention," then you've seen the way addiction infects and then annihilates a person and all of the people who love them. Benjamin Bratt stars in "The Cleaner" a new scripted series on A&E based on the real life of an "extreme interventionist" who, after taking on his own personal drug demons, dedicates his life to helping others get clean by any means necessary. Premieres Tuesday, 7/15 at 10pm on A&EA&E/Jay Silverman - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

The tough-as-nails southern belle with a special talent for coaxing confessions out of criminals returns for a fourth season, so get ready for more drama in Brenda's life -- both personally and professionally. The fourth season of "The Closer" promises to bring viewers deeper into Brenda's life. On the home front, Brenda and Fritz will struggle with moving into a new home, attempting to plan a wedding, and getting closer despite Brenda's overwhelming need for independence and the demands of her job. Speaking of work, Brenda has her hands full right away as she tries to track an arsonist while a reporter follows her every move. Premieres Monday 7/14 at 9pm on TNTTNT/Andrew Eccles - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

"Eureka" isn't your average American small town. It's actually a top-secret residential development created by people like Albert Einstein and President Truman to protect and nurture America's most valuable "intellectual resources." In other words, it's secretly a town full of geniuses! When U.S. Marshal John Carter accidentally finds himself in Eureka along with his rebellious teenaged daughter, he ends up staying and becoming Sheriff of an unusual town with a lot to hide. Season 3 will delve deeper into the classified, inner-workings of the mysterious research facility Global Dynamics and will continue to explore the intertwined personal relationships of Eureka's unusual residents. Premieres Friday, 7/28 at 9pm on SciFiSci Fi Channel/F. Scott Schafer - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

"Flashpoint" is an adrenaline-fueled new series which takes an emotional look inside the lives of a group of cops (inspired by Toronto's real-life Emergency Task Force) who risk their lives nearly every day on the job. Whether rescuing hostages, busting up gangs, defusing bombs, or scaling buildings to talk down suicidal teens, the team members must use their training in negotiating, profiling and getting inside a suspect's head to diffuse the situation… and hopefully save lives. Premieres Friday, 7/11 at 10pm ET on CBSCBS/Ben Mark Holzberg - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

From the team behind the critically-acclaimed HBO series "The Wire," "Generation Kill" is a seven-part miniseries which tells the intimate tale of the young Marines whose unit participates in the first wave of the American military assault on Baghdad. The drama, based on the nonfiction book by Evan Wright, follows the men as they deal with life-threatening attacks, culture shock and camaraderie. Premieres Sunday, 7/13 at 9pm on HBOHBO - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

Mary Shannon is a tough, yet sexy U.S. Marshal who works for the Federal Witness Protection Program where many of the witnesses she's charged with are high-maintenance career criminals, while others are just innocent people who had the misfortune of witnessing a crime or falling victim to one. On "In Plain Sight" Mary must help them leave behind everything and everyone they know and establish new lives for themselves. It's not always easy, especially considering she isn't allowed to disclose her job to her needy and co-dependant mother and sister. Sundays at 10pm on USAUSA/Michael Muller - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

Get ready for the second season of this under-the-radar drama set in 1960 New York's ruthless advertising world. "Mad Men" follows Don Draper, the biggest ad man -- and ladies man -- in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency. As Don makes plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels. Political correctness? Smoke-free offices? Sexual harassment awareness? None of it existed back then... making this one juicy series. Premieres Sunday, 7/27 at 10pm on AMCAMC - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

Wendy's a 22-year-old art school graduate struggling to stay afloat with a series of dull temp jobs. Things quickly go from boring to bizarre, however, when one assignment at a local laboratory puts her smack dab in the middle of a science experiment gone terribly wrong. When a handsome, gun-toting stranger who calls himself "The Middleman" shows up, he not only saves the day but recruits Wendy to be his colleague. Art school may not have prepared her for the job she's about to embark on, but it sure will be an adventure! Mondays at 8pm on ABC FamilyABC Family/Bob D'Amico - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

"Monk" will see some changes to the show when it returns for a seventh season (though we're sure the obsessive compulsive detective isn't thrilled with change.) After the tragic death of actor Stanley Kamel, who played Monk's therapist, Dr. Charles Kroger, this spring, the show has decided not to replace his character with another actor but will instead introduce a new therapist to be played by Emmy-winner Hector Elizondo. If only this new therapist knew what he's in for with a patient like Mr. Monk... he probably wouldn't want the job. The 16-episode season will air in two parts, with the first half airing Friday, 7/18 at 9pm on USA and the second half set to begin in January.USA/Gavin Bond - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

"My Boys" follows a twentysomething guys' girl named PJ who's looking for love in a world dominated by her male friends. She's a bit of a tomboy, to say the least. She's a huge sports fan, a professional sportswriter, and has a sports-analogous approach to dating that often sends potential boyfriends running. She does get some advice from her one female friend (who advises her to dress and act more feminine), but it's hard for PJ to shake her guyish style. Will this girl who's one of the boys find more than just a friendship with a member of the opposite sex during Season 2? Thursdays at 9:30pm on TBSTBS/Ben Watts - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

"Psych" follows the interesting life of young police consultant Shawn Spencer who solves crimes with powers of observation so acute the detectives he works with think he's psychic. Shawn is often surrounded by his best friend and sidekick, Gus, and his disapproving father, Henry, who happens to be the person who helped hone Shawn's special skills in the first place. The series returns this summer for a third season with 16 episodes chock full of peculiar crime-solving. Premieres Friday, 7/18 at 10pm on USAUSA/Matthias Clamer - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

"Saving Grace" follows Grace Hanadarko (wonderfully portrayed by Holly Hunter), a spitfire of an Oklahoma City police detective with a wild personal life which helps give her a no-holds-barred approach to her detective work -- especially when it comes to cases involving the victimization of women or children. She's been known to use a tornado to her advantage, let a witness sleep over, and even skirt the law to get her job done… without ever looking back. Her personal life isn't quite as straightforward. She hasn't been all that lucky in love and has multiple affairs, sometimes with her colleagues. Luckily, Grace has found a real angel (yes, the heavenly kind) who's showing her how to get her life back on track. Premieres Monday, 7/14 at 10pm on TNTTNT/Jeff Riedel - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

By day Hannah is a legal secretary working 9 to 5 and enjoying a normal life. But by night, she turns into Belle, a high-priced call girl paid to fulfill her clients' fantasies. Based on the best-selling book "Secret Diary of a Call Girl," this new series takes a sobering look at the world of "high-end" prostitution and the challenges one woman faces as she tries to keep her two very different lives separate. Mondays at 10:30pm on ShowtimeShowtime/Michael Elins - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

From the creator of the long-running teen hit "7th Heaven," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" is a new family-based drama which focuses on the relationships between families and friends as they deal with an unexpected teen pregnancy at a Midwestern high school. Ironically, '80s teen actress Molly Ringwald is all grown up and plays the mother of a teenage girl in the series. Premieres Tuesday, 7/1 at 8pm on ABC FamilyABC Family/Craig Sjodin - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

The ever-popular SciFi series "Stargate Atlantis" follows a team of intrepid explorers from Atlantis, a city built thousands of years ago by the highly evolved and mysterious Ancients, as they explore the distant Pegasus Galaxy. Season 5 promises another dose of excitement and adventure as a new and powerful race is introduced and new alliances are forged -- all while the team continues to explore the mysteries of the unknown galaxy. The season will also include the series' 100th episode and will mark the return of fan favorite Paul McGillion, who reprises his role as the beloved Dr. Carson Beckett for five episodes. Premieres Friday, 7/11 at 10 PM on SciFiSci Fi Channel/Matthias Clamer - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

The 1970s was a wild and culturally-transformative decade, but the wild times weren't just happening at New York's Studio 54. America's suburbs were also home to some experimental and often controversial behavior too. "Swingtown" peeks into the shag-carpeted suburban homes of the time to find couples reveling in the sexual and social revolution that introduced women's liberation and challenged conventional wisdom. Protagonists Susan and Bruce Miller move their family to an affluent Chicago suburb where they're confronted with personal choices, new experiences, and shifting attitudes, all against the backdrop of a changing social climate defined by its legendary music, fashion and style. Thursdays at 10pm ET on CBSCBS/Andrew Macpherson - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

Welcome to the "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." This comedy series is about a multigenerational, working class family. Pops, the uncle and head of the household, has his life and home turned upside down when an unexpected event forces his nephew, CJ, and CJ's kids to move into the house, putting three generations under one roof. This chaotic living situation takes its toll on cranky Pops, who is reluctant to have his routine disturbed. Adding to the crowded living quarters, Calvin, a wise-cracking college kid with no money, hangs out at home which makes it impossible for Pops to have any peace and quiet. It soon becomes evident just how wide the generation gap is, as the family tries to find a way to coexist through all of life's hilarious ups and downs. Wednesdays at 9pm on TBS TBS/George Lange - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM

When this critically-acclaimed series about a suburban mom who starts dealing pot after her husband dies returns for its fourth season, one big question will be on everyone's minds: Where in the "Weeds" world is Nancy? When we left the Botwin brood at the end of last season, Nancy had set off a chain of events that started a Southern California wildfire (which was about to engulf her own suburban home) and the police caught wind of what was going on inside her and Conrad's grow house. Where will the gang end up? Will Silas stay in the biz? Will the police catch up with them? And will Nancy and Conrad's tryst continue to heat up? Find out this season. Mondays at 10pm on ShowtimeShowtime/Sheryl Nields - Thursday, June, 12, 2008, 9:12 AM