ABC Family's BUNHEADS Season Finale Airs Tonight, 8/20

ABC Family has locked in its remaining summer plans, which include a new home for "Beverly Hills Nannies" during the back half of its run as well as a week of finales beginning August 27. The hit new series BUNHEADS, starring Broadway's Sutton Foster, will air its season finale tonight, August 20 at 9:00/8:00/c.

On BUNHEADS, Michelle Simms (Tony Award–winning actor Sutton Foster) had a promising career as a classically–trained professional dancer but was drawn to the lights of Las Vegas. Now, with a dead–end job as a 30–something showgirl, she’s found the excitement of Sin City has lost its appeal, and her persistent suitor, Hubbell Flowers (Alan Ruck, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”), is gaining it. With promises of a cushy life in his coastal town of Paradise, CA., Hubbell convinces Michelle to marry him and move away. Once in Paradise, Michelle discovers that Hubbell forgot to mention that he lives with his mother, the strong–headed, imperious Fanny Flowers (Kelly Bishop, “Gilmore Girls”), who is not pleased that Hubbell has run off and married a stranger.

A former dancer herself, Fanny runs the local dance studio, which Michelle comes upon and ends up bonding with some of Fanny’s dance students: sweet “Boo” (Kaitlyn Jenkins), who would give anything to be a “bunhead” but struggles against her body type; rebellious Sasha (Julia Goldani Telles), who possesses the classic ballet dancer’s body and talent but –– distracted by family issues at home –– doesn’t seem to have her heart in dancing; shapely Ginny (Bailey Buntain), who is not yet comfortable in her own skin; and fun–loving Melanie (Emma Dumont), who is ready for whatever life throws at her. Michelle’s budding relationship with these girls helps her adapt to small town living and her uneasy role as a new daughter–in–law.

“Bunheads” is executive produced by Amy Sherman–Palladino. The series stars Sutton Foster, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey Buntain and Emma Dumont with guest star Kelly Bishop.

Here is ABC Family's breakdown of the notable dates in the coming weeks:

Monday, August 20
8:00/7:00c - "Secret Life of the American Teenager" (New Episode)
9:00/8:00c - "Bunheads" (Season Finale)

Monday, August 27
8:00/7:00c - "Secret Life of the American Teenager" (Summer Finale)

Tuesday, August 28
8:00/7:00c - "Pretty Little Liars" (Summer Finale)
9:00/8:00c - "Beverly Hills Nannies" (New Episode)
10:00/9:00c - "Beverly Hills Nannies" (Season Finale - Special Time)

Wednesday, August 29
8:00/7:00c - "Melissa & Joey" (Season Finale)
8:30/7:30c - "Baby Daddy" (Season Finale)

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