Newest Series Will Join ABC Family's Slate of New Productions Premiering This Summer Including "The Fosters," "Twisted," "Dancing Fools" and "The Vineyard"

BURBANK, CA - (May 23, 2013) - ABC Family has added another original series to its roster of original programming that will premiere this summer. "Spell-Mageddon" is an hour game show where contestants take on hilarious distractions while spelling increasingly challenging words.

Burbank, CA - (May 23, 2013) - Ben takes over as Danny's manager in attempt to land his brother a big endorsement deal in a brand new episode of "Baby Daddy," airing Wednesday, June 12th, at 8:30pm ET/PT on ABC Family.


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Burbank, CA (May 23, 2013) -This week, it's central California vs. Southern California for the $10,000 prize, when the dynamic duo "Crunch Pop," from Berkeley, faces off against the feminine foursome, "Unitards 4 Life" from Los Angeles, on an all new episode of ABC Family's "Dancing Fools," airing Wednesday, June 12th (9:00PM-9:30PM ET/PT).


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Melissa Joan Hart's "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" Cast-mate Alimi Ballard Guest Stars

Burbank, CA (May 23, 2013) - Joe paints Mel into a corner, forcing her to get him a job at City Hall with fellow City Council member Paul (guest star Alimi Ballard). Once there, Joe gets wrapped up in another potential financial scandal, leading to all sorts of headaches for Mel. "Inside Job" airs Wednesday, June 12th at 8:00PM ET/PT.


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The Online Initiative Asks Viewers To Submit Original Videos and Written Works of Self-Expression

Burbank, CA (May 22, 2013) - ABC Family launched a digital campaign YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS ABOUT ME today to provide its millennial audience with an open forum to speak their mind and let their voices be heard.

In conjunction with poet and youth arts advocate Azure Antoinette, ABC Family is asking millennials to submit original videos and written works that best illustrate their sense of self-identity. Already a viewing destination for the millennial generation, the network is strengthening its relationship with its audience by providing a unique outlet for them to express themselves and share the beliefs, dreams and goals that define them. People will be able to vote for their favorite story by "liking" it on abcfamily.com and the top two winners will each be awarded a $10,000 cash prize.


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Burbank, CA - (May 21, 2013) - Lena and Mike clash while deciding punishment for Brandon, and Jesus stops taking his medication to cover for Mariana and gets into a fight at school in the episode titled "Consequently," airing Monday, June 10th at 9:00pm ET/PT on ABC Family.

All Five Cast Members Will Chat Live with Fans via Twitter and Compete for New Followers during the East Coast Feed of the Second Season Premiere of "Baby Daddy," 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT

Burbank, CA (May 20, 2013) - "Baby Daddy" cast members Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Derek Theler, Tahj Mowry, Melissa Peterman and Chelsea Kane will participate in a live chat via Twitter during the East Coast feed of the series' second season premiere on ABC Family, Wednesday May 29th, 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT. In the "Baby Daddy" Premiere Night Tweet-Off, moderated by special guest Greg Grunberg, who will guest star this season as 'Ray,' Ben and Danny's father, the cast will compete for new Twitter followers. The actor who scores the most new followers within the half-hour period wins, and the losers will be subjected to a hilarious to-be-determined humiliation.

Burbank, CA (May 16, 2013) - Melissa and Joe are both happy in their new relationships, until they discover they are dating a divorced couple. Soon, they are fighting over custody of the ex-couple's son, on an all new episode airing Wednesday, June 5 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) entitled "Toxic Parents."

Burbank, CA (May 16, 2013) - "Baby Daddy" cast Jean-Luc Bilodeau (Ben), Chelsea Kane (Riley) and Derek Theler (Danny) drop by to surprise their TV Mom Melissa Peterman and her sidekick, VJ Guy Torrey, on an all new episode of ABC Family's ultimate reality dance show "Dancing Fools," airing Wednesday, June 5th (9:00PM-9:30PM ET/PT).

BEN SCHEMES TO DISCREDIT RILEY'S NEW BEAU ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "BABY DADDY," WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH AT 8:30PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Matt Dallas ("Kyle XY") and Wayne Brady ("The Wayne Brady Show," "Let's Make a Deal") Guest Star

Burbank, CA - (May 16, 2013) - Ben suspects Riley's new love interest is too good to be true on an all new episode of "Baby Daddy," airing Wednesday, June 5th, at 8:30pm ET/PT on ABC Family.

Finale Follows an All-Day "Secret Life" Fan Favorite Marathon from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Burbank, CA (May 16, 2013) - ABC Family says goodbye to its longest running original scripted series when "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" concludes on Monday, June 3, 2013 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT). The ground-breaking drama premiered in 2008 and quickly helped establish the network's core millennial audience.

GET YOUR GROOVE ON! ABC FAMILY PREMIERES "DANCING FOOLS" WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH AT 9PM ET/PT HOSTED BY MELISSA PETERMAN ("BABY DADDY")

Burbank, CA - (May 15, 2013) - ABC Family debuts the ultimate reality dance show, "Dancing Fools," featuring the best, funniest, most outrageous and memorable user-generated dances caught on camera and presented in front of a live studio audience. Hosted by Melissa Peterman ("Baby Daddy") with help from VJ Guy Torrey, each week features a dance-off between competitors for a $10,000 prize. The series premiere airs Wednesday, May 29 at 9pm ET/PT.

AMY AND RICKY ARRIVE AT A PIVOTAL MOMENTAL IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," AIRING MONDAY, MAY 27 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (May 13, 2013) - Ricky offers Amy the chance to be honest about her true feelings on an all-new episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," airing Monday, May 27, 2013 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

Premieres Follow a “Pretty Little Liars” Marathon On June 11th from 2:00-8:00 PM ET/PT

The Network Will Premiere “Pretty Little Liars: A LiArs Guide to Rosewood“ Recap Special on Tuesday, June 4th at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Burbank, CA (May 6, 2013) – ABC Family’s summer of mystery kicks off with a bang when original series “Pretty Little Liars” and “Twisted” premiere with more twists, turns and drama in all-new episodes, starting Tuesday, June 11th.

Catch Up on Episodes with the “Switched At Birth” Marathon Airing Monday, June 10, Starting At 2:00PM ET/PT

Burbank, CA (May 6, 2013) – Regina returns from rehab and tries to transition back to life at the Kennish house, in the summer premiere of “Switched at Birth,” airing Monday, June 10 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family. The premiere follows a “Switched at Birth” marathon, starting at 2:00PM ET/PT. The groundbreaking drama was recently honored with a Peabody Award.

Burbank, CA (May 3, 2013) - Adrian is heartbroken when Omar ends their engagement on all-new episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," airing Monday, May 20, 2013 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.


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Premieres Follow All-Day Marathon of "Melissa and Joey" On May 29 from 12:00-8:00 PM ET/PT

Burbank, CA (May 1, 2013) - Summer starts off with laughs on ABC Family's New Comedy Wednesdays featuring Season Three of "Melissa and Joey," followed by the Season Two premiere of "Baby Daddy" and the series premiere of reality show "Dancing Fools."

"Ravenswood" Set to Premiere in October

BURBANK, CA (April 30, 2013) - ABC Family announced today that "Pretty Little Liars" star Tyler Blackburn will be the first resident of the spin-off series "Ravenswood." Following the successful announcement of the "Ravenswood" pickup on social media, the network broke the casting news on all "Ravenswood" and "Pretty Little Liars" social media platforms.

Blackburn's character, Caleb Rivers, will travel to Ravenswood during the annual "Pretty Little Liars" special Halloween episode. The "Ravenswood" series will premiere immediately after. Blackburn will still be seen in the upcoming summer season of "Pretty Little Liars."

Burbank, CA - (April 26, 2013) - Grab your favorite blankie and cozy up on the couch for a Memorial Day "Baby Daddy" marathon on ABC Family. On Monday, May 27th, viewers can catch up on all ten episodes from Season 1, airing in order from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. The second season of "Baby Daddy" premieres on Wednesday, May 29th, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.


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Burbank, CA (April 25, 2013) – Everyone is on edge as they try to navigate their chosen paths on all-new episode of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” airing Monday, May 13, 2013 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

Burbank, CA (April 22, 2013) – Amy and Ricky finally set a wedding date on an all-new episode of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” airing Monday, May 6, 2013 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

Burbank, CA – (April 22, 2013) – From Executive Producer Jennifer Lopez, ABC Family’s original drama “The Fosters” premieres Monday, June 3rd at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, following the series finale of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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Danica McKellar (“The Wonder Years”) Guest-stars as Herself

Burbank, CA (April 10, 2013) – Ethan’s mission to put an end to algebra leads him to actress and mathematician Danica McKellar on an all-new episode of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” airing Monday, April 29, 2013 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

Burbank, CA (April 9, 2013) - It seems everyone has an opinion about Ricky and Amy's upcoming marriage on an all-new episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," airing Monday, April 22, 2013 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.


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Burbank, CA (April 5, 2013) - Production began today in Burbank for the new ABC Family original series "The Fosters," a compelling one-hour drama about a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms (played by Teri Polo and Sherri Saum). Acclaimed director Tim Busfield, who also directed the pilot, is directing the episode.


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EXCLUSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS'" SPIN-OFF SERIES "RAVENSWOOD" EXPLODES ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND ABCFAMILY.COM

Unique Tactic Generates Over 369 Million Social Impressions Worldwide

Yesterday ABC Family announced it had greenlit the original one-hour drama series "Ravenswood," a spin-off of their number one-rated series, "Pretty Little Liars," exclusively across all "Pretty Little Liars" social media platforms. "Pretty Little Liars" is the #1 most social show on television.

LEVERAGING THE SOCIAL MEDIA STRENGTH OF "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS," THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS FIRST PUSHED EXCLUSIVELY ACROSS ALL "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS WITH UNIQUE CONTENT CREATED FOR EACH SOCIAL SPACE

BURBANK, CA -- March 26, 2013 - ABC Family has greenlit the original one-hour drama series "Ravenswood," a spin-off of their number one- rated series "Pretty Little Liars." "Pretty Little Liars" has also been picked up for a fifth season it was announced today by Michael Riley, President ABC Family. Both series will be produced by Warner Horizon Television.


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Burbank, CA (March 21, 2013) - ABC Family has cast Leslie Jordan (“The Help,” “Boston Legal,” “Will & Grace”) to guest star on the original comedy series "Baby Daddy," which will returns for its second season Wednesday, May 29th, 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

ABC Family Hit Original Series "Melissa & Joey," "Baby Daddy," "Switched at Birth"and "Pretty Little Liars" Return with All-New Episodes

Burbank, CA (March 11, 2013) - ABC Family announces a red-hot summer line-up with the premiere of four new original series including reality competition series "Dancing Fools," family drama "The Fosters," mystery drama "Twisted" and docu-soap "The Vineyard." Summer premiere dates are also set for returning original series "Melissa & Joey," "Baby Daddy," "Switched at Birth" and "Pretty Little Liars."