BRAVO KICKS SUMMER OFF WITH A WEEK OF SIZZLING NEW EPISODES

"Watch What Happens: Live" Summer Preview Special Airs June 12 at 11 p.m., ET/PT

NEW YORK - May 31, 2011 - Bravo's kicking off summer with brand new episodes of TV's most sizzling series. Drinks go flying in an explosive season finale of "The Real Housewives of Orange County;" "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" celebrate the holidays, but not everyone's invited; Donna Summer pays a visit to the songwriters of "Platinum Hit;" "Inside the Actors Studio" welcomes the cast of "Modern Family;" the designers run into expensive dilemmas on "Million Dollar Decorators;" "Top Chef Masters" pays tribute to our troops in the penultimate episode; and "The Real Housewives of New York City" ditch their drivers and go camelback in Morocco. On June 12 at 11 p.m., ET/PT, Andy Cohen hosts a very special "Watch What Happens: Live" with sneak peeks of Bravo's upcoming summer line up. For a sneak peek at each of the episodes go to: http://www.bravotv.com/videos.

In the season finale of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" airing Sunday, June 5 at 10 p.m., ET/PT, Vicki is home from the hospital and reveals her next step in her marriage. Despite Vicki's personal problems, she proceeds to throw her annual fall party. With everyone in attendance, there's plenty of drama among all the housewives, especially with former housewife, Jeana. For a sneak peek go to: http://bravo.ly/hOLqty.

It is turkey time in New Jersey and resentment and regret are on the menu on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" airing on Monday, June 6 at 9 p.m., ET/PT. The housewives divide as Teresa hosts a "Friendsgiving" for Jacqueline and Caroline's families and the Gorga's have their own feast with the Wakile's. Spending the holiday apart leaves Melissa and Kathy to wonder how they can bring the family back together. For a sneak peek go to: http://bravo.ly/igPJEE.

Dance floor royalty is the theme on this week's episode of "Platinum Hit" airing on Monday, June 6 at 10 p.m., ET/PT. The songwriters must step up their game as they write dance club anthems that will be judged by the disco queen herself, Donna Summer. The contestants perform their songs at a Hollywood hotspot to see if they can get the dance floor moving, but one songwriter proves to be a dud in the club. For a sneak peek go to: http://bravo.ly/kOw4mB.

On Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m., ET/PT, "Inside the Actors Studio" host James Lipton welcomes the hilarious cast of "Modern Family" to the iconic stage. Every week, Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vegara, Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet win the hearts of millions of viewers as the loveable, yet dysfunctional, Pritchett/Dunphy clan. This ensemble captivates the audience as Lipton traverses through the unique career of each cast member. Though only six people appear on stage, Lipton poses questions to Jay (O'Neill), Gloria (Vegara), Phil (Burrell), Claire (Bowen), Mitchell (Tyler Ferguson), and Cameron (Stonestreet) throughout the course of the show.

After years of working on a lavish $20 million estate in La Jolla, Jeffrey gets caught off-guard when his client shows up unannounced before the furniture is installed on "Million Dollar Decorators" airing Tuesday, June 7 at 10 p.m., ET/PT. Mary must convince her Beverly Hills client to trust her with the budget and vision for her guesthouse. In Laguna Beach, Nathan must liaise between his longtime client and her design-challenged contractor. Meanwhile, Martyn sees a hypnotist to overcome his addiction to chocolate. For a sneak peek go to: http://bravo.ly/kxjUiN.

"Do as I say and as I do" is the motto in this week's "Top Chef Masters" quick fire challenge, airing Wednesday, June 1 at 10 p.m., ET/PT. The masters must walk their prot�g�'s from start to finish in an attempt to create identical dishes. To pay homage to our troops and their families, "Top Chef Masters" salutes U.S. soldiers with a celebration meal for returning service men and women composed of all their favorite dishes. For a sneak peek go to: http://bravo.ly/lhVvxI

The women are at Brad's party and the fortune-teller is continuing her news on "The Real Housewives of New York City," airing Thursday, June 9 at 10 p.m., ET/PT. LuAnn and Kelly are translating for Ramona that another woman is thinking of her husband, Mario. The next day the women take a trip to the famous Moroccan Souk. Later, the women head out to the desert for a camel ride! All is light and fun until LuAnn finds herself holding on for dear life when her camel goes wild and tries to buck her off! Although Jill and Ramona have been on their best behavior with each other on the trip, they have put their impending talk off for too long and finally decide to chat. For a sneak peek go to: http://bravo.ly/kIJhAH

Finally, join Andy Cohen in the Bravo Clubhouse on Sunday, June 12 at 11 p.m., ET/PT for a special installment of "Watch What Happens: Live" as he sits down with veteran Bravolebrities Jeff Lewis and Jenni Pulos to dish on what you will see on Bravo this summer.

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