'Empire'

Jet, June 27, 2005

An epic six-hour summer drama series stars Dennis Haysbert as Magonius, a fictional retired general who led one of Caesar's famous legions. A political ally of Caesar's, Magonius serves as a mentor to young Octavius, Caesar's nephew who is forced into exile after his uncle's murder. This special two-hour premiere airs (Tuesday, June 28 at 9 p.m., ET) on ABC. Others scheduled to appear this week include:

Damon Wayans/Tisha Campbell Martin/Jennifer Nicole Freeman/George O. Gore II/Parker McKenna Posey/Noah Gray-Cabey/Andrew McFarland/Brooklyn Sudano on "My Wife & Kids," (Thursday, June 23 at 8 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Alimi Ballard on "Numb3rs," (Friday, June 24 at 10 p.m., ET) on CBS. Hill Harper on "CSI: NY," (Saturday, June 25 at 9 p.m., ET) on CBS.

Courtney B. Vance on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," (Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m., ET) on NBC.

Samuel L. Jackson in Changing Lanes," (Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m., ET) on CBS.

Albert Owens in Air Force One, (Monday, June 27 at 9 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Ice T/Tamara Tunie on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," (Tuesday, June 28 at 10 p.m., ET) on NBC.

Evander Holyfield on "Dancing With the Stars," (Wednesday, June 29 at 9 p.m., ET) on ABC.