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What to Watch on Monday: 'Bunheads' tragedy and the 'Bachelorette' in Croatia

The Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - Emily and her eight remaining suitors visit Dubrovnik, Croatia, where one man gets to enjoy dinner with Charlotte's Emily Maynard (left) at an ancient fort. On the group date, the men get to enjoy some crossover-synergy sizzle with the screening of a Disney/Pixar film. ABC says Emily makes some "surprising moves" at the rose ceremony.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager (8pm, ABC Family) - Amy and Ricky return from their secret adventure and Grace continues to shut out Adrian.

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - A tragedy puts Fanny and Michelle's lives in chaos, so Michelle reaches out to help Fanny, despite the antagonistic nature of their relationship.

One Nation Under Dog: Stories of Fear, Loss and Betrayal (9pm, HBO) - An examination of the complex relationship between humans and dogs includes a look at people's fears of otherwise domesticated animals, a support group for owners of deceased dogs, and efforts to rescue canines from inhumane treatment at shelters and breeding facilities. And most importantly -- how OUR behavior directly contributes to the misery of many of these dogs.

The Glass House (10pm, ABC) - This is the "Big Brother" ripoff show CBS has sued ABC to block. If you're reading this, it means CBS failed to block it. What's it about? Well, you know "Big Brother?" It's exactly that.

Lost Girl (10pm, Syfy) - Bo has an out-of-body experience after a trickster spikes the beer at the Dal.

Miss Advised (10pm, Bravo) - A new reality series that charts the uneven romantic lives of three female relationship experts: Julia Allison, Amy Laurent and Emily Morse. In the premiere, Julia moves to Los Angeles to find her romantic match and Amy is challenged by an old flame.

What to Watch on Monday: 'Bunheads' and tough talk on 'Bachelorette'

The Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - Charlotte's Emily Maynard (at left with race car driver Arie) and her 10 remaining suitors visit London, where one-on-one dates include a double-decker bus tour and an etiquette lesson. There's also some controversy over one man's comments about Emily's daughter. This has to be the part where some guy (I'm guessing jackbutt Kalon) refers to Ricki as "baggage."

The Secret Life of the American Teenager (8pm, ABC Family) - In the Season 5 premiere, Amy and Ricky run off as they contemplate eloping, and George is the only person aware of their secret.

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - In the opener of a new series from the creator of "Gilmore Girls," a rejected Las Vegas showgirl impulsively marries a man she barely knows and moves to his small town, where she mentors students at his eccentric mother's dance school. Here's my full review.

Hurricane Hunters (9pm, The Weather Channel) - In the first episode of a new original series from TWC, hurricane hunters from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron in Mississippi fly into the eye of Hurricane Irene. Here's a little more on "Hurricane Hunters."

American Pickers (9pm, History) - The show is back in North Carolina again this week, where the guys find a collection of enormous steam engines.

Teen Wolf (10pm, MTV) - Scott tries to keep Derek from creating new werewolves while a slithery new creature in town takes another victim (Does this new creature remind anyone else of the "graveling" creatures on Showtime's "Dead Like Me" series? Anyone else even watch Showtime's "Dead Like Me" series?).

What to Watch on Monday: 'Eureka' returns, 'House' loses a call girl

The Secret Life of the American Teenager (8pm, ABC Family) - Amy worries she might be pregnant fora  second time, and Ben tries to impress Dylan's parents. Also, George is puzzled by Anne and Nora's bonding.

2 Broke Girls (8:30pm, CBS) - Caroline helps Max prepare her first tax return, but in doing so, forgets to mail Earl's return.

House (9pm, Fox) - House and the team take on the case of a man who is bleeding from his eyes. Meanwhile, House's favorite hooker, Emily, is leaving the business to get married, so he teams up with his "wife," Dominika (Karolina Wydra, left), to sabotage Emily's relationship.

Eureka (9pm, Syfy) - In the Season 5 premiere, the Astraeus crew returns to Eureka four years later and must adapt to a myriad of changes, including a more oppressive version of Deputy Andy.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - Karen and Ivy team up to form an awkward alliance when movie star Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) shows up for work.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - When things get tense with Beckett, Castle decides to team up with a new partner: a tough gang-unit detective who exposes him to a seedier side of police business and puts him in risky situations.

What to Watch on Monday: Bristol Palin makes acting debut

The Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - Ali falls hard for Frank, but it looks like he breaks her heart. Four guys win roses for hometown dates. At the end of this episode, last year's bachelor Jake Pavelka and his ex-fiance Vienna sit down with Chris Harrison to discuss their breakup.

Mad Men (8pm, AMC) - A mini-marathon of the most popular episodes from Season 1.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager (8pm, ABC Family) - Amy runs into Bristol Palin in her dorm room (hey, who hasn't?) and realizes the music program is for teen moms. Palin told E! online that she felt obligated to take this role: "I feel obligated [to speak out] because I've lived through this experience ... the more I talk about it and the more I can be hands on about it, the better I feel about myself." Here's a sneak peek of her skills. Meanwhile, Ruben is not happy about Adrian's choice regarding her pregnancy.

Huge (9pm, ABC Family) - Will struggles to compose a letter to her family and develops a crush on a fellow camper.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (10pm, Travel) - In the seventh season premiere, Bourdain visits the Grenadine Islands where he fishes, dives, and tries to hunt a local delicacy.

A sneak peek at Bristol Palin's acting debut (VIDEO)

Bristol Palin will make her acting debut on July 5 in a teen pregnancy-themed episode of ABC Family's drama, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

Time magazine says it's not so much acting as "standing very still and saying lines," but you can see for yourself.

Click below to watch a clip.

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