Premiere Date Set for Hallmark Channel Series 'Chesapeake Shores'

Chesapeake Shores Premieres Sunday, August 14 on Hallmark

Hallmark Channel Series Chesapeake Shores will premiere on ­Sunday, August 14 (9pm ET/PT, 8C). Based on the novels of the same name by New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods, the series stars Jesse Metcalfe (Dallas), Meghan Ory (Once Upon A Time), Golden Globe® nominee Treat Williams (Everwood, Hair) and Academy Award® nominee Diane Ladd (Wild At Heart).

The multi-generational family drama follows Abby O’Brien (Ory), a high-powered career woman, divorcee and mother to twin daughters, who makes a trip from New York City to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores. Her visit home brings Abby face to face with her past, including her high school sweetheart Trace (Metcalfe), her uncompromising father Mick (Williams) and her esteemed grandmother Nell (Ladd). Abby realizes the toll her career has taken on her ability to be a hands-on mother to her daughters, and considers a permanent move to Chesapeake Shores.

'Chesapeake Shores' Debuts Summer 2016 on Hallmark Channel Starring Jesse Metcalfe, Meghan Ory, Treat Williams and Diane Ladd

LLC/Photographer: Marcel Williams

Hallmark Channel introduces Chesapeake Shores, its newest original primetime series set to premiere Summer 2016. Based on the novels of the same name by New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods, the series stars Jesse Metcalfe (“Dallas”), Meghan Ory (“Once Upon A Time”), Golden Globe® nominee Treat Williams (“Everwood,” “Hair”) and Academy Award® nominee Diane Ladd (“Wild At Heart”).

The multi-generational family drama follows Abby O’Brien (Ory), a high-powered career woman, divorcee and mother to twin daughters, who makes a trip from New York City to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores.

Her visit home brings Abby face to face with her past, including her high school sweetheart Trace (Metcalfe), her uncompromising father Mick (Williams) and her esteemed grandmother Nell (Ladd). Abby realizes the toll her career has taken on her ability to be a hands-on mother to her daughters, and considers a permanent move to Chesapeake Shores.

Jesse Metcalfe, Autumn Reeser & Lauren Holly To Star In 'A Country Wedding' Premiering June 2015

Autumn Reeser, Jesse Metcalfe, Lauren Holly

Jesse Metcalfe (Dallas, Desperate Housewives, Passions), Autumn Reeser (The O.C., I Do, I Do, I Do), and Lauren Holly (NCIS, Dumb and Dumber, All My Children) have been cast in A Country Wedding, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere June 2015, part of the network’s month-long June Weddings programming event. Metcalfe stars as a country music superstar whose plans to marry his movie star fiancé become complicated when he reconnects with a childhood friend, played by Reeser, from his rural hometown. Holly rounds out the talented cast portraying the country singer’s agent.

Jesse Metcalfe to Guest Star on '2 Broke Girls' November 3

Dallas' Jesse Metcalfe will guest star on the CBS comedy 2 Broke Girls next month.

In the episode, titled "And The DJ Face," Max (Kat Dennings) is embarrassed when she discovers her Tuesday night boyfriend is a DJ at a grocery chain. Metcalfe plays the DJ.

Natalie Dreyfuss (The Originals) also appears as Hilary.

The episode is scheduled to air on Monday, November 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

'Dallas' Season 3 Finale Cliffhanger: A Ewing Died and a Big J.R. Secret Revealed

If you haven't watched tonight's episode of TNT's Dallas yet, there are major spoilers below. A Ewing was murdered and a huge secret from J.R.'s past was revealed.

'Dallas' Season 3 Finale: Which Ewing Will Die?

A Ewing will die on the Season 3 finale of TNT's Dallas on Monday, September 22.

Dallas wraps up its third season on TNT with back-to-back episodes on Monday, September 22, starting at 9 p.m. ET/PT. A promo for the season finale reveals "one Ewing will die!" Before we get into who may be leaving the series, here are the official synopses for the episodes:

"Endgame" – 9 p.m. ET/PT
While Christopher races to find Elena, Bobby is double-crossed by the cartel. No longer able to sit by, John Ross puts his own life on the line to attempt a rescue. Meanwhile, Nicolas tries to prove himself to Elena by making a deal with the authorities that puts him on a collision course with John Ross' plan and places both their lives in jeopardy.

"Brave New World" – 10 p.m. ET/PT
In the electrifying third season finale, the Ewings and the Rylands finally force the cartel to pay the piper as some lives are saved and others are lost. Bobby and Sue Ellen form a new alliance to protect the family, which pits them against John Ross, who is still trying to regain control of Ewing Global and fix his marriage to Pamela. And Elena is pushed to the brink when she finds out the real depths of Nicolas' betrayal. As the season comes to an end, enemies are unmasked, new alliances are formed, and John Ross learns a shocking secret about J.R. that sends him halfway around the globe in search of a surprising new cohort. Melinda Clarke guest stars as Tracey McKay.

Watch the season finale promo below and read our thoughts on which Ewing may meet their maker on Monday night.

'Dallas' Preview: The Worst of Enemies Make the Strangest of Allies

Judith Ryland (Judith Light). Photo Credit: Skip Bolen

Don't miss tonight's new episode ("Boxed In") of Dallas at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TNT. This is the last Season 3 episode before next week's two-hour finale.

In the wake of the kidnapping, Bobby (Patrick Duffy) puts everything on the line to save the lives of Ann (Brenda Strong) and Emma (Emma). John Ross (Josh Henderson) and Pamela (Julie Gonzalo) form a truce of sorts. Elena (Jordana Brewster), who's been in hiding with Nicolas (Juan Pablo Di Pace), finally learns the truth about his connections to the cartel, which sends her spiraling. Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) desperately searches for Elena, fearing for her safety. And Bobby is forced to make a choice he never anticipated.

Check out a sneak peek video below:

'Dallas' Preview: Ewing Global Goes Public, Bobby Seeks Help From Tracey McKay

Judith Ryland (Judith Light). Photo Credit: Skip Bolen

As Ewing Global goes public, twists and turns abound while everyone scrambles to claim ownership as the third season TNT's Dallas continues on Monday, September 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In the episode, titled "Victims of Love," Pamela (Julie Gonzalo)struggles with what to do now that she knows Cliff (Ken Kercheval) didn't really kill J.R., and Bobby (Patrick Duffy) seeks the aide of an old flame Tracey McKay (guest star Melinda Clarke) to help get back control of the company. Meanwhile, Judith (Judith Light) and Harris (Mitch Pileggi) work to fix their own problems with the cartel, which ends up putting lives in the balance and aligning the Rylands and Ewings in a way no one ever expected.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

'Dallas' Preview: Elena Confronts The Ewings

Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) and Bobby (Patrick Duffy).
Photo Credit: Skip Bolen

In a thrilling showdown, Elena (Jordana Brewster) finally confronts the Ewings for what J.R. did to her father and for framing Cliff Barnes (guest star Ken Kercheval) as the third season TNT's Dallas continues on Monday, September 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Also in the episode, "Hurt," Sue Ellen (Linda Gray), Pamela (Julie Gonzalo) and Ann (Brenda Strong) are shocked over the truths Elena exposes, realigning relationships and forcing Bobby (Patrick Duffy) to re-examine the steps he took to implement J.R.'s master plan. Meanwhile, Nicolas' (Juan Pablo Di Pace) plan to steal Ewing Global for the Cartel moves forward, setting the stage for a new battle.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

New Episode of 'Dallas' Tonight: Dark Cloud Over Southfork

Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster.
Photo Credit: Skip Bolen

The dark cloud over Southfork continues to grow with the news of Drew Ramos' death as the third season TNT's Dallas continues on Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In this week's episode, "Dead Reckoning," Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) and Heather's (AnnaLynne McCord) relationship is put to the test as John Ross (Josh Henderson) tries to redeem himself with Pamela (Julie Gonzalo), who begins to face the real reasons behind her overdose. Elsewhere, Elena (Jordana Brewster) makes a drastic move to get justice for her family, putting John Ross directly in her crosshairs.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

The Ewings Search For Answers In The Mid-Season Premiere of 'Dallas' on August 18

Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) in the mid-season premiere of Dallas,
airing Monday, August 18 on TNT. Photo Credit: Skip Bolen

Things are about to get real steamy for the Ewing family when TNT's Dallas returns with a whole new crop of back-stabbing, double-crossing fun when the second half of its third season kicks off on Monday, Aug. 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Dallas centers on the Ewing family, which has made a fortune in cattle ranching and oil. Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy) is now the family patriarch following the death of his older brother, J.R. Ewing. The complicated and often bitter relationship between the two brothers can be seen reflected in the relationship between Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe), Bobby's adopted son, and John Ross III (Josh Henderson), the son of J.R. and former wife Sue Ellen Ewing (Linda Gray).

The summer run of TNT's Dallas opens in the aftermath of a devastating fire at Southfork Ranch and the unexpected overdose of John Ross' wife, Pamela Barnes Ewing (Julie Gonzalo). Each member of the family struggles to understand what's happened, including John Ross, whose two-timing behavior may have finally caught up with him after Pamela discovered him with another woman. To make matters worse, that other woman is Emma Ryland (Emma Bell), the daughter of Bobby's wife, Ann (Brenda Strong).

truTV Announces Star-Studded Slate of Guest Judges For New Series 'Motor City Masters'

truTV has unveiled the slate of guest judges and competition themes for the first season of Motor City Masters, the search for America's next great car designer. Produced in collaboration with Chevrolet, the new competition series is set to feature such celebrity guest judges as actress and producer Melissa Joan Hart (Melissa & Joey, Clarissa Explains It All), actor Jesse Metcalfe (Dallas, Desperate Housewives), Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, baseball great David Justice and former NASCAR driver Robby Gordon. Also serving as guest judges will be celebrity dog trainer and bestselling author Tamar Geller, vice president of design, Mattel Hot Wheels Division, Felix Holst, model and surfer Malia Jones, this summer's Transformers: Age of Extinction's Master Mechanic and Fabricator, Specialty Cars Trevor Mann and GM vice president of global design Edward T. Welburn Jr.