"NASCAR Racing:Nationwide Series in Watkins Glen, N.Y." Today at 2 on ESPN. The Zippo 200 at the Glen, a Nationwide Series road race in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aussie Marcos Ambrose has outraced Kyle Busch to the checkered flag here each of the last two years.
"Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction:From Canton, Ohio" Tonight at 7 on ESPN. Ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, honoring Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, Russ Grimm, Floyd Little and John Randle.
"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" Tonight at 8 on HBO. This adventure comedy finds perpetual underdog Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) getting quite a shock when his mantle as a late-night museum security guard is put to the test after the exhibits come to life once again and begin wreaking havoc. Determined to save the Smithsonian museum from destruction, Larry takes on a loose T. rex, Attila the Hun and Roman gladiators eager to wage the epic battles of years gone by. Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan.
"America's Most Wanted" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Featured fugitives include Mario Pena of Lathrop, Cal., who escaped while on trial for killing his girlfriend's 11-month-old son in 2008.
"Being Human" Tonight at 9 on BBC Amer. Mitchell reluctantly becomes the leader of the vampires in hopes of putting an end to their random killings. Meanwhile, George helps Annie reunite her old boss with the love of his life.
"Croc Attack" Tonight at 9 on Discovery. Dr. Adam Britton probes the rising number of crocodile attacks in Australia following a girl's fatal encounter in Darwin.
"Pit Boss" Tonight at 10 on Animal Planet. A visit from Sebastian's girlfriend makes him reconsider his living situation; Shorty and Ashley help an abused pit bull.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
August 6, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Good Morning America" This morning at 7 on ABC. John Legend performs with the Roots in New York's Central Park. Also: Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, discusses her upcoming appearance on "Army Wives"; chef Rocco DiSpirito prepares a recipe.
"Friday Night Lights" Tonight at 8 on NBC. In the Season 4 finale, the Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner. Elsewhere, Eric advises Vince to act more selfishly; a visitor surprises Julie and Landry; Tim makes a tough call; and East Dillon shows support for the Lions.
"Modern Marvels Essentials" Tonight at 9 on History. Distilleries are discussed.
"My Child Is a Monkey" Tonight at 9 on National Geographic. A look at families who adopt monkeys and treat them like children, and the controversy surrounding the "monkids" phenomenon.
"Eureka" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Carter enlists the help of Warehouse 13's Claudia Donovan when strange objects materialize in Eureka that could erase the town.
"The Pillars of the Earth" Tonight at 10 on Starz. After William applies to have his father's title of earl transferred to him, he learns that a knight is also interested in the noble ranking. Elsewhere, Jack's reappearance causes a frightened King Stephen to order his assassination; hostages are taken from each side in the ongoing hostilities between the king and Maud; Waleran informs Maud that Philip is responsible for betraying Earl Bartholomew.
"Women's Tennis:Mercury Insurance Open" Tonight at 11 on ESPN2. Mercury Insurance Open quarterfinals in Carlsbad, Cal.
"Friday Night Lights" Tonight at 8 on NBC. In the Season 4 finale, the Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner. Elsewhere, Eric advises Vince to act more selfishly; a visitor surprises Julie and Landry; Tim makes a tough call; and East Dillon shows support for the Lions.
"Modern Marvels Essentials" Tonight at 9 on History. Distilleries are discussed.
"My Child Is a Monkey" Tonight at 9 on National Geographic. A look at families who adopt monkeys and treat them like children, and the controversy surrounding the "monkids" phenomenon.
"Eureka" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Carter enlists the help of Warehouse 13's Claudia Donovan when strange objects materialize in Eureka that could erase the town.
"The Pillars of the Earth" Tonight at 10 on Starz. After William applies to have his father's title of earl transferred to him, he learns that a knight is also interested in the noble ranking. Elsewhere, Jack's reappearance causes a frightened King Stephen to order his assassination; hostages are taken from each side in the ongoing hostilities between the king and Maud; Waleran informs Maud that Philip is responsible for betraying Earl Bartholomew.
"Women's Tennis:Mercury Insurance Open" Tonight at 11 on ESPN2. Mercury Insurance Open quarterfinals in Carlsbad, Cal.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
August 5, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"So You Think You Can Dance" Tonight at 9 on Fox. One of the Top 4 dancers is eliminated. Also: performances by rapper Flo Rida; singer Janelle Monáe; and ballet dancer Desmond Richardson.
"Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape" Tonight at 9 on BBC Amer. Chef Ramsay arrives in New Delhi and begins his exploration of Indian cuisine in the series premiere. He boards a train bound for Lucknow and prepares Indian classics for 400 passengers. Featured recipes include butter chicken; vegetable pilau; sweet tamarind chutney; and spiced leg of lamb.
"Real Housewives of D.C." Tonight at 9 on Bravo. The well-tended worlds of five women in Washington, D.C., are charted in this entry in the sudsy "Real Housewives" franchise. First up: Michaele Salahi---famed for crashing a White House state dinner in November 2009---throws a polo event, but modeling-agency proprietress Lynda Erkiletian brushes off the function. Meanwhile, Mary Schmidt Amons preps for her birthday party; and Stacie Scott Turner presides over a dinner party.
"Bethenny Getting Married?" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. Season 1 ends with fellow New York City wife Alex McCord helping to plan an official baby shower for Bethenny. The Hoppy family then take in a weekend getaway, but balancing a career and her new role as mother soon proves difficult for Bethenny.
"Ace of Cakes" Tonight at 10 on Food. Duff travels to Boston and dons a tuxedo to deliver a cake to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. While in Beantown, he also throws out the first pitch at a Red Sox game. Also: A huge trophy-shaped cake is created for the 85th annual Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race.
"Stan Lee's Superhumans" Tonight at 10 on History. Stan Lee and Daniel Browning Smith profile people with unusual abilities. The opener includes a man who is supposedly unharmed by electric currents; a man known as the "Human Calculator"; a blind man who has developed sonar; and a strong man who can bend hammers and horseshoes.
"Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape" Tonight at 9 on BBC Amer. Chef Ramsay arrives in New Delhi and begins his exploration of Indian cuisine in the series premiere. He boards a train bound for Lucknow and prepares Indian classics for 400 passengers. Featured recipes include butter chicken; vegetable pilau; sweet tamarind chutney; and spiced leg of lamb.
"Real Housewives of D.C." Tonight at 9 on Bravo. The well-tended worlds of five women in Washington, D.C., are charted in this entry in the sudsy "Real Housewives" franchise. First up: Michaele Salahi---famed for crashing a White House state dinner in November 2009---throws a polo event, but modeling-agency proprietress Lynda Erkiletian brushes off the function. Meanwhile, Mary Schmidt Amons preps for her birthday party; and Stacie Scott Turner presides over a dinner party.
"Bethenny Getting Married?" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. Season 1 ends with fellow New York City wife Alex McCord helping to plan an official baby shower for Bethenny. The Hoppy family then take in a weekend getaway, but balancing a career and her new role as mother soon proves difficult for Bethenny.
"Ace of Cakes" Tonight at 10 on Food. Duff travels to Boston and dons a tuxedo to deliver a cake to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. While in Beantown, he also throws out the first pitch at a Red Sox game. Also: A huge trophy-shaped cake is created for the 85th annual Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race.
"Stan Lee's Superhumans" Tonight at 10 on History. Stan Lee and Daniel Browning Smith profile people with unusual abilities. The opener includes a man who is supposedly unharmed by electric currents; a man known as the "Human Calculator"; a blind man who has developed sonar; and a strong man who can bend hammers and horseshoes.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
August 4, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Dark Blue" Tonight at 9 on TNT. Season 2 opens with Carter and his undercover team joining forces with a sightly female FBI agent (Tricia Helfer) to crush a regional crime lord, but the case takes an ugly turn when Carter's close friend falls victim to tragedy.
"America's Got Talent" Tonight at 9 on NBC. Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
"Criss Angel: Mindfreak" Tonight at 10 on A&E. In the sixth-season opener, Criss attempts a Grand Canyon jump using a motorcycle-car hybrid.
"The Choir: Boys Don't Sing" Tonight at 10 on BBC Amer. Choirmaster Gareth Malone arrives at a new school and starts forming an all-boys choir in the Season 2 premiere.
"Psych" Tonight at 10 on USA. A rich widow's young beau is killed, and Shawn and Gus think someone trained the man to be a con artist. Jean Smart guest stars.
"Castle" Tonight at 10:01 on ABC. Part 1 of 2. Beckett and Castle work with a skilled federal agent (Dana Delany) to track down a clever serial killer.
"America's Got Talent" Tonight at 9 on NBC. Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
"Criss Angel: Mindfreak" Tonight at 10 on A&E. In the sixth-season opener, Criss attempts a Grand Canyon jump using a motorcycle-car hybrid.
"The Choir: Boys Don't Sing" Tonight at 10 on BBC Amer. Choirmaster Gareth Malone arrives at a new school and starts forming an all-boys choir in the Season 2 premiere.
"Psych" Tonight at 10 on USA. A rich widow's young beau is killed, and Shawn and Gus think someone trained the man to be a con artist. Jean Smart guest stars.
"Castle" Tonight at 10:01 on ABC. Part 1 of 2. Beckett and Castle work with a skilled federal agent (Dana Delany) to track down a clever serial killer.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
August 3, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"NCIS" Tonight at 8 on CBS. The investigation of a Marine's death on foreign soil forces Ziva to confront her past.
"18 to Life" Tonight at 9 on The CW. Tom and Jessie shock their families by revealing they're engaged in the debut of this sitcom, which follows a pair of 18-year-olds who tie the knot.
"Bad Girls Club" Tonight at 9 on Oxygen. Hissing, dissing and dishing abound when the unscripted series opens its fifth season. Seven brassy, sassy self-proclaimed bad girls arrive in Miami and try to live together under one roof. First up: One particularly snooty housemate annoys the others.
"Warehouse 13" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Douglas Fargo leaves Eureka for a trip to Warehouse 13 to update the facility's computer system, which doesn't go as planned. Rene Auberjonois ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine") guest stars.
"Shaq Vs." Tonight at 9:01 on ABC. Shaquille O'Neal heads to North Carolina to take on Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a head-to-head race at Concord Speedway. Also: a visit to Washington, D.C., to square off with National Spelling Bee champion Kavya Shivashankar.
"Rachel Zoe Project" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. The aftermath of Taylor's firing leaves the Zoe crew reeling in the Season 3 opener. The sweeping change results in promotions for both Brad and Rodger, and the team scrambles to stand tall for a crucial cover shoot with Demi Moore.
"Covert Affairs" Tonight at 10 on USA. Annie is stranded in Zurich with a Mossad agent whom she doesn't trust, while Auggie tries to bring her back. Meanwhile, Joan and Arthur try to find a leak within the organization, and Auggie seems to fit the bill.
"18 to Life" Tonight at 9 on The CW. Tom and Jessie shock their families by revealing they're engaged in the debut of this sitcom, which follows a pair of 18-year-olds who tie the knot.
"Bad Girls Club" Tonight at 9 on Oxygen. Hissing, dissing and dishing abound when the unscripted series opens its fifth season. Seven brassy, sassy self-proclaimed bad girls arrive in Miami and try to live together under one roof. First up: One particularly snooty housemate annoys the others.
"Warehouse 13" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Douglas Fargo leaves Eureka for a trip to Warehouse 13 to update the facility's computer system, which doesn't go as planned. Rene Auberjonois ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine") guest stars.
"Shaq Vs." Tonight at 9:01 on ABC. Shaquille O'Neal heads to North Carolina to take on Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a head-to-head race at Concord Speedway. Also: a visit to Washington, D.C., to square off with National Spelling Bee champion Kavya Shivashankar.
"Rachel Zoe Project" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. The aftermath of Taylor's firing leaves the Zoe crew reeling in the Season 3 opener. The sweeping change results in promotions for both Brad and Rodger, and the team scrambles to stand tall for a crucial cover shoot with Demi Moore.
"Covert Affairs" Tonight at 10 on USA. Annie is stranded in Zurich with a Mossad agent whom she doesn't trust, while Auggie tries to bring her back. Meanwhile, Joan and Arthur try to find a leak within the organization, and Auggie seems to fit the bill.
Monday, August 2, 2010
August 2, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"The Bachelorette" Tonight at 8 on ABC. Ali arrives in Bora Bora with two guys (Chris L. and Roberto) and one rose. Her family are also there---and they do her no favor by liking both bachelors equally. Later, Ali takes a huge risk.
"Phineas and Ferb" Tonight at 8 on Disney XD. Phineas and Ferb attempt to travel around the world in one day. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz travels to Tokyo with his daughter. Clay Aiken and Chaka Khan perform "I Believe We Can."
"Huge" Tonight at 9 on ABC Family. Alistair shares a secret with Trent when they bond during a spirit quest. Meanwhile, Amber and Will wind up lost in the woods.
"Shark Attack Survival Guide" Tonight at 9 on Discovery. Tips for surviving shark attacks are dispensed by Green Beret Terry Schappert, who gets into the water with live sharks to re-create five scenarios based on survivors' stories.
"Money Hungry" Tonight at 9 on VH1. As the series begins, two-person teams compete to lose 100 or more lbs., with $10,000 of their own money to lose and a $100,000 pot on the line.
"Aftermath" Tonight at 10 on BIO. William Shatner talks to people whose lives were changed by dramatic events, and his guest, in the opener, is Bernhard Goetz, the "Subway Vigilante" who shot four teens in a New York subway in 1984.
"Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" Tonight at 10 on Travel. An edited version of Dmitri Kasterine's documentary, "Out of the Pan, Into the Fire," which profiled Anthony Bourdain.
"Phineas and Ferb" Tonight at 8 on Disney XD. Phineas and Ferb attempt to travel around the world in one day. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz travels to Tokyo with his daughter. Clay Aiken and Chaka Khan perform "I Believe We Can."
"Huge" Tonight at 9 on ABC Family. Alistair shares a secret with Trent when they bond during a spirit quest. Meanwhile, Amber and Will wind up lost in the woods.
"Shark Attack Survival Guide" Tonight at 9 on Discovery. Tips for surviving shark attacks are dispensed by Green Beret Terry Schappert, who gets into the water with live sharks to re-create five scenarios based on survivors' stories.
"Money Hungry" Tonight at 9 on VH1. As the series begins, two-person teams compete to lose 100 or more lbs., with $10,000 of their own money to lose and a $100,000 pot on the line.
"Aftermath" Tonight at 10 on BIO. William Shatner talks to people whose lives were changed by dramatic events, and his guest, in the opener, is Bernhard Goetz, the "Subway Vigilante" who shot four teens in a New York subway in 1984.
"Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" Tonight at 10 on Travel. An edited version of Dmitri Kasterine's documentary, "Out of the Pan, Into the Fire," which profiled Anthony Bourdain.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
August 1, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"X Games:Skateboarding, Moto X" Tonight at 7 on ESPN2. The final day in Los Angeles. Included: skateboarding (park final, street SK8, big-air rail jam and women's street final); Moto X (speed-and-style final). Host: Sal Masekela.
"Rubicon" Tonight at 8 on AMC. Cloak-and-dagger doings about a troubled but brilliant code-cracking intelligence analyst at a federal agency. In the premiere episode, Will (James Badge Dale) considers quitting after an unsettling tragedy, but changes his mind when he discovers evidence of a possible government conspiracy. In a seemingly unrelated incident, a billionaire commits suicide and his wife ponders the reasons why.
"Top 10 Commercials of 2010" Tonight at 8 on TV Guide Network. A countdown of 2010's most memorable commercials.
"Ultimate Air Jaws" Tonight at 9 on Discovery. Observing great white sharks as they breach the waters off South Africa with shark expert Chris Fallows and filmmaker Jeff Kurr. Included: a shark's assault in the span of a second is slowed down to a minute for a detailed look at the predator in action; a small submarine gets close to the sharks.
"Next Food Network Star" Tonight at 9 on Food. The five remaining hopefuls get to prepare their signature dishes, but they must also incorporate their least favorite ingredient. Then, each will prepare a dish inspired by a different emotion and serve it to Eva Longoria Parker and chef Todd English at their L.A. restaurant, Beso.
"Drop Dead Diva" Tonight at 9 on Lifetime. Jane represents a hostile designer who wants to prevent the release of a tell-all book by her former assistant. Elsewhere, Jane asks Hank the bailiff out on a date, and Kim and Grayson handle a property dispute for a transgender woman in a feud with her partner's parents.
"Entourage" Tonight at 10:30 on HBO. Ari courts Jessica Simpson, Aaron Sorkin and Mike Tyson when he senses Lizzie may be plotting against him; porn star Sasha Grey makes a good impression on Vince, who brings her to a meeting with comic-book icon Stan Lee; Drama fears competition from Bob Saget; Turtle thinks Vince could boost his new business.
"Rubicon" Tonight at 8 on AMC. Cloak-and-dagger doings about a troubled but brilliant code-cracking intelligence analyst at a federal agency. In the premiere episode, Will (James Badge Dale) considers quitting after an unsettling tragedy, but changes his mind when he discovers evidence of a possible government conspiracy. In a seemingly unrelated incident, a billionaire commits suicide and his wife ponders the reasons why.
"Top 10 Commercials of 2010" Tonight at 8 on TV Guide Network. A countdown of 2010's most memorable commercials.
"Ultimate Air Jaws" Tonight at 9 on Discovery. Observing great white sharks as they breach the waters off South Africa with shark expert Chris Fallows and filmmaker Jeff Kurr. Included: a shark's assault in the span of a second is slowed down to a minute for a detailed look at the predator in action; a small submarine gets close to the sharks.
"Next Food Network Star" Tonight at 9 on Food. The five remaining hopefuls get to prepare their signature dishes, but they must also incorporate their least favorite ingredient. Then, each will prepare a dish inspired by a different emotion and serve it to Eva Longoria Parker and chef Todd English at their L.A. restaurant, Beso.
"Drop Dead Diva" Tonight at 9 on Lifetime. Jane represents a hostile designer who wants to prevent the release of a tell-all book by her former assistant. Elsewhere, Jane asks Hank the bailiff out on a date, and Kim and Grayson handle a property dispute for a transgender woman in a feud with her partner's parents.
"Entourage" Tonight at 10:30 on HBO. Ari courts Jessica Simpson, Aaron Sorkin and Mike Tyson when he senses Lizzie may be plotting against him; porn star Sasha Grey makes a good impression on Vince, who brings her to a meeting with comic-book icon Stan Lee; Drama fears competition from Bob Saget; Turtle thinks Vince could boost his new business.
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