"Romantically Challenged" Series Premiere and More

Romantically Challenged is a new TV series starring Alyssa Milano as Rebecca Thomas, a recent divorce who encounters dating issues. Joining Alyssa is Kyle Bornheimer as Perry Gill (best friend), Josh Lawson as Shawn Goldwater (Shawn's best friend) and Kelly Stables as Lisa Thomas (baby sister). The first episode premieres Monday, April 19 at 9:32pm on ABC.

Look for 11 other brand new series premieres and 4 brand new season premieres in the week of April eighteenth through the twenty-fourth.

Sunday, April 18 Series Premieres

5:30pm

Masterclass (HBO, Series Premiere)
"Placido Domingo" - Placido Domingo teaches students to convey emotion in their performances.

8:00pm

The Emeril Lagasse Show (ION, Series Premiere)
Renowned Chef Emeril has a new show and a new home on ION.

Monday, April 19 Series Premieres

6:30pm

Baggage (Game, Series Premiere)
Testing the tolerance limits of emotional baggage. Hosted by Jerry Springer.

9:30pm

Romantically Challenged (ABC, Series Premiere)
"Rebecca's One Night Stand" - Lisa persuades her sister Rebecca to have her first one-night stand; overworked Perry irritates his unemployed roommate, Shawn.

Monday, April 19 Season Premieres

11:00pm

Dhani Tackles the Globe (Travel, Season Premiere)
"Italy" - Dhani trains with Olympic & professional cyclists to prepare for an attempt to conquer Monte Grappa in Italy.

Tuesday, April 20 Series Premieres

8:00pm

Ancient Aliens (History, Series Premiere)
"The Evidence" - Searching for clues about whether aliens visited ancient Earth.

8:30pm

Cities on Speed (Sundance, Series Premiere)
Cairo's trash system is overwhelmed.

Tuesday, April 20 Season Premieres

8:00pm

The Lazy Environmentalist (Sundance, 2nd Season Premiere)
Host Josh Dorfman is trying to save the world, one couch potato at a time.

Wednesday, April 21 Series Premieres

8:00pm

Weird or What? (Discovery, Series Premiere)
"Strange Survival" - Mystery of the falling man, self-propelled rocks, severed feet, and killer ice that falls from the sky. Hosted by William Shatner.

Thursday, April 22 Series Premieres

10:00pm

Sliced (History, Series Premiere)
"Coin-Operated" - Dissecting a pinball machine, a slot machine and a pool table.

Friday, April 23 Series Premieres

8:00pm

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (Cartoon Net, Series Premiere)
(Animated) "Fame" - Ben's secret identity is discovered (in the first episode?!).

8:30pm

Generator Rex (Cartoon Net, Series Premiere)
(Animated) "The Day That Everything Changed" - When Rex sneaks out he meets Noah who gives him the chance to feel normal again.

10:30pm

Gravity (Starz, Series Premiere)
"Suicide Dummies" - Lily, Miller & Robert are thrown together in a support group for survivors of suicide attempts.

Friday, April 23 Season Premieres

9:00pm

Say Yes to the Dress (TLC, 5th Season Premiere)
A pageant queen is determined to have all eyes on her on her wedding day.

10:00pm

Party Down (Starz, 2nd Season Premiere)
Henry struggles as the new team leader; Casey joins the team.

Saturday, April 24 Series Premieres

9:30am

Spice & Easy (Food, Series Premiere)
"Friday Night Book Club" - Chicken skewers with herb sauce; Mediterranean spiced goat cheese cucumber medallions.

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DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION

Sources:

(*=new series)

*Ancient Aliens (History)
*Baggage (Game)
*Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (Toon)
*Cities on Speed (Sundance)
Dhani Tackles the Globe (Travel)
*The Emeril Lagasse Show (ION)
*Generator Rex (Toon)
*Gravity (Starz)
The Lazy Environmentalist (Sundance)
*Masterclass (HBO)
Party Down(Starz)
*Romantically Challenged (ABC)
Say Yes to the Dress (TLC)
*Sliced (History)
*Spice & Easy (Food)
*Weird or What (Discovery)