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ABC FAMILY ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN PREMIERE DATES FOR DRAMA "CHASING LIFE" AND NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES "MONICA THE MEDIUM"

Burbank, CA (June 8, 2015) - ABC Family announced today that it has changed the premiere dates for drama "Chasing Life" and unscripted series "Monica The Medium." "Chasing Life" will now premiere on Monday, July 6th at 10:00PM-11:00PM ET/PT" while "Monica The Medium" will bow at Monday, August 17th at 9:00PM - 10:00PM ET/PT.

Season two of "Chasing Life" picks up moments after Leo's surprising marriage proposal. April will try to live life to the fullest despite her recent relapse. From wedding dress shopping to a surprise trip, and a bachelorette party ending in jail time, April is determined to enjoy everything. The rest of the Carver family must deal with the effects of April's illness and choices as the medical bills start to mount up. Meanwhile, questions arise about a mystery surrounding their father's death. "Chasing Life" premieres on Monday, July 6th at 10:00PM-11:00PM ET/PT."

"Monica The Medium" provides a fascinating look at Monica, a junior at Penn State navigating friends, family, relationships - and the fact that she's a medium and can talk to dead people. Her uncommon vocation provides an endless supply of emotional and engaging stories, with a unique millennial perspective. The show is produced by Dave Caplan's Trooper Entertainment in association with Lionsgate TV. Caplan will serve as executive producer alongside Malachi McGlone. "Monica The Medium" bows on Monday, August 17th at 9:00PM - 10:00PM ET/PT.

The rest of ABC Family's summer schedule remains the same.

SUMMARY:

Monday, July 6th, 10:00PM - 11:00PM ET/PT - Season premiere of "Chasing Life"

Wednesday, August 5th, 9:00PM - 10:00PM ET/PT - Series premiere of "Job or No Job"

Tuesday, August 11th, 9:00PM - 10:00PM ET/PT - Series premiere of "Next Step Realty: NYC"

Wednesday, August 12th, 8:00PM - 8:30PM ET/PT - Season premiere of "Young & Hungry"

Wednesday, August 12th, 8:30PM - 9:00PM ET/PT - Series premiere of "Kevin From Work"

Monday, August 17th, 9:00PM - 10:00PM ET/PT - Series premiere of "Monica The Medium"

Tuesday, August 18th, 8:00PM - 9:00PM ET/PT - Series premiere of "Startup U"

Monday, August 24th, 8:00PM - 9:00PM ET/PT - Season premiere of "Switched at Birth"

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