In less than a week TNT will return with new seasons for “Saving Grace” and “The Closer”. Both shows return on Monday, July 14th starting at 9pm. Here’s the official synopsis and press release for each of them:

THE CLOSER

A paroled murderer from a high-profile case turns up dead in an all-new episode of TNT’s popular drama THE CLOSER

“Speed Bump” – Premieres Monday, July 14, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – TV-14-V

A recently paroled murderer is found dead in an alley near a halfway house, the victim of a hit and run. Brenda must tread carefully, because the crime for which the victim was convicted was a major press event in Los Angeles . Flynn was the primary on the original case, and the wounds he feels from it are still painful, even eight years later. At home, Fritz spends the day lying on the floor after throwing his back out.

Directed by Arvin Brown
Written by Hunt Baldwin & John Coveny
Created by James Duff

Series Regulars
Dep. Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson – Kyra Sedgwick
FBI Agent Fritz Howard – Jon Tenney
Asst. Police Chief Will Pope – J.K. Simmons
Sgt. David Gabriel – Corey Reynolds
Commander Taylor – Robert Gossett
Det. Lt. Provenza – G.W. Bailey
Lt. Andy Flynn – Tony Denison
Lt. Mike Tao – Michael Paul Chan
Det. Julio Sanchez – Raymond Cruz
Det. Irene Daniels – Gina Ravera
Buzz Watson – Phillip P. Keene

Season 2 of “Saving Grace” picks up with a pretty exciting episode which I watched over the weekend. Thanks TNT Press Dept!

SAVING GRACE

A young man whose father was killed the same day as Grace’s sister goes missing in an all-new episode of TNT’s provocative drama SAVING GRACE, starring Oscar® winner Holly Hunter

“A Survivor Lives Here” – Premieres Monday, July 14, at 10 p.m. – TV-MA-LSV

Grace is called to a crime scene that happens to be the home of Paul Shapiro, whose father died in the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building . Since then, Paul has been in and out of trouble. At the crime scene, there is blood everywhere, but no body. Ham has separated from his wife and moved out on his own, giving him and Grace more freedom to be together. They wind up in a ketchup-and-mustard situation that soon becomes a running joke in the squad room.

Directed by Artie Mandelberg
Written by Mark Israel & Talicia Raggs
Created by Nancy Miller

Series Regulars
Grace Hanadarko – Holly Hunter
Earl – Leon Rippy
Ham Dewey – Kenneth Johnson
Butch Ada – Bailey Chase
Leon Cooley – Bokeem Woodbine
Bobby Stillwater – Gregory Cruz
Clay – Dylan Minnette
Kate Perry – Lorraine Toussaint
Rhetta Rodriguez – Laura San Giacomo

Enjoy the new seasons of TNT’s summer dramas.