The network is giving over more than half of its schedule to original programming, most of it unscripted, once May sweeps end. Returning shows like "Crime & Punishment" and "Meet My Folks," both of which performed well in the traditional TV offseason last year, will join a slate of new shows.

With summertime reality shows like CBS' "Big Brother" and FOX's "American Idol" having proved people will watch TV between May and September, other networks are getting into the act as well. NBC has six series ready for the early part of the summer, with at least three others also in the works.

The following night, a reality version of "Fame" will make its debut. Debbie Allen, who starred in the movie and TV series on which the new show is based, will lead a search for talented performers to land a one-year gig at Allen's studio.

"Crime & Punishment" will return to its 10 p.m. Sunday slot on June 1. The series will once again follow prosecutors from San Diego as they work to win criminal convictions.

Monday nights will have a dating-show theme. On June 2, the new series "For Love or Money" will have a two-hour premiere at 9 p.m. The show follows a pattern similar to that of "The Bachelor," with 15 women vying for the affections of a single guy. Unbeknownst to the guy, however, the women are also competing for a million-dollar prize. At the end of the show, the last remaining woman will have to choose between the man and the money.

"Meet My Folks," which had a short run during the season, will return at 10 p.m. Monday, June 9.