Now that the sun has finally arrived and it’s safe to go outside again, it’s time for the networks to abandon their well-planned scripted shows for lighter, reality heavy fare. The scripted shows have all but dried up this year, leaving us with mostly reality to quench our thirst this season.

ABC

“The Mole” (premieres June 2 at 10 p.m.)
This reality show, making its return to TV after a four-year hiatus, will have 12 players working to win an increasing pot of money while one of their fellow players works to hinder their success. The chronically underrated “Mole” might not make a mark on new audiences, but old fans should be excited to see it back on air.
“Wipeout” and “I Survived a Japanese Game Show” (both premiere June 24)
ABC takes a cue from foreign TV for these two offerings, both of which are heavily influenced by Japanese shows. “Wipeout” puts contestants through an obstacle course that aims to show viewers the most “spills, face plants and wipeouts” on TV, while “I Survived a Japanese Game Show” flys 10 contestants to Japan to compete in a Japanese game show.
“The Bachelorette” (airs Mondays at 9 p.m.)
DeAnna Pappas, after being rejected on the last season of “The Bachelor” returns to reality TV to try once again to find love in front of a camera, this time with a bunch of men to pick from. Enough said.
Other ABC shows: “Dance Machine,” “High School Musical: Get in the Picture,” and “Wanna Bet.”

CBS

“Swingtown” (premieres June 5)
Thanks to the writers’ strike, the lineup of scripted shows this summer is seriously lacking, but CBS managed to produce the not-so-family-friendly “Swingtown,” which takes a look at the social and sexual revolutions of the swingin’ ’70s. The already controversial drama is bound to feature, shag carpeting, suburban spouse-swapping and bad outfits galore.
“Million Dollar Password” (premieres June 1)
Regis Philbin returns to claim his crown as everyone’s favorite gameshow host when CBS premieres its updated version of the popular gameshow “Password,” which pairs contestants with celebrities who help them win money. This time, the ante is upped to a possible $1 million grand prize, and, yes, Betty White will be there to show a new generation how the game is played.
“Greatest American Dog” (premieres July 10)
CBS has a safe bet with the return of “Big Brother” this summer, but it’s also taking a gamble with another reality show, “Greatest American Dog.” “Dog” takes the country’s obsession with Man’s Best Friend to a new level when it places dogs and their owners in a competition to see which dog is the best. Oh, and they all live in the same house. Do yourself a favor and just watch “Big Brother” instead.
Other CBS shows: “Jingles,” “Flashpoint,” and “Big Brother.”

NBC

“Nashville Star” (premieres June 9)
“Nashville Star,” country music’s equivalent of “American Idol,” makes its move from USA to NBC for its sixth season this year, and with the change, Billy Ray Cyrus steps in as the new host, taking over from Jewel, who is now a judge.
“Last Comic Standing” (premieres May 22)
Bill Bellamy returns to host the sixth season of “Last Comic Standing” which goes on a nationwide search for the next great stand-up comic. This year, a team of celebrity “talent scouts” will help out with the auditions in the hopes of finding America’s funniest person.
“America’s Got Talent” (premieres June 17)
NBC’s “All-American Summer” continues with this patriotic-named summer staple, now getting ready for its third season. Jerry Springer and friends return to find the most offbeat and awe-inspiring talents from around the country in this talent show for the obscure (Puppets, anyone?).
Other NBC shows: “American Gladiators,” “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Baby Borrowers” and “Fear Itself.”

Fox

“The Moment of Truth” (premieres May 27)
The sleazy show that “honestly changed television” returns this month to ruin more lives with its polygraph tests and unnecessarily personal questions, all for the sake of winning money. Ah, human depravity at its best.
Other Fox shows: “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader.”
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