CBS has announced a return date for the highly anticipated new season of 'Big Brother.'

According to the Live Feed, the summer reality series will kick off Thu., Jul. 8 at 8PM ET, with Julie Chen returning as host.

The following week, the show move into its regular rotation, airing Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8PM, beginning July 11.

Meanwhile, CBS has also slotted the return of 'Flashpoint' on Fridays this summer, beginning Jun. 4. The following evening, CBS will burn off the final episodes of the recently canceled medical series 'Three Rivers.'

'The Bridge,' a new police drama, will air on Saturdays, beginning July 10.