"NASCAR Racing:Sprint Cup in Bristol, Tenn." Tonight at 7:30 on ABC. The Sprint Cup Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. On March 21, Jimmie Johnson won on this cozy half-mile track for the first time in 17 starts, snapping Kyle Busch's two-race Bristol win streak. Three races remain until the Chase for the Championship.
"In America" Tonight at 8 on CNN. "The reward is greater than the risk," says actor Wendell Pierce ("Treme") in this Soledad O'Brien report on the effort to resuscitate Pontchartrain Park, a middle-class black New Orleans neighborhood that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The doc weaves the story of how Pontchartrain native Pierce came to lead the rebuilding project, along with others, including seniors Audrey and Meldon Woods and postal worker Hurby Oubre, whose wife Lisa isn't sure she wants to return.
"The Informant!" Tonight at 8 on HBO. When Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) discovers that his company is involved in price-fixing, he becomes an informant for the FBI. Convinced he'll be hailed as a hero for his efforts, he agrees to wear a wire and gathers evidence to convict his bosses. Unfortunately, both the case and Whitacre's integrity are compromised when the FBI agents discover that he isn't the saintly figure he made himself out to be. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Scott Bakula, Tony Hale.
"Garbage Moguls" Tonight at 8 on National Geographic. This series documents daily life at TerraCycle, Inc., a green business that creates products made of trash. In the premiere, the team creates a line of pet products fashioned from recycled dog-food bags.
"Being Human" Tonight at 9 on BBC Amer. Details of Mitchell's past are revealed as he struggles to contain the urge to kill. Meanwhile, Annie is left looking after a ghost baby; and George's new relationship continues to grow.
"Lake Placid 3" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. A game warden (Colin Ferguson) moves into his aunt's lakeside cabin with his wife and young son, and the little boy feeds the resident baby crocodiles until they grow up into monstrous predators that become a menace to the family.
"Whip It" Tonight at 10 on Cinemax. Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with this quirky sports drama about an ex-beauty queen (Ellen Page) who gives up her tiara for roller derby, to the dismay of her mother (Marcia Gay Harden). Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
August 20, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Good Morning America" This morning at 7 on ABC. Usher performs in GMA's Summer Concert series in New York's Central Park. Also: a segment on petting-zoo dangers.
"Today" This morning at 7 on NBC. Daughtry perform. Also: back-to-school tools; real-estate values; house-related weight gain.
"NFL Football:Exhibition: Eagles at Bengals" Tonight at 8 on Fox. Exhibition: Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
"Eureka" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Tensions between Carter and Grant over Allison peak, Henry woos his own wife and Zoe deals with a secret love as something begins turning townsfolk into stone.
"Chefs vs. City" Tonight at 10 on Food. Baltimore chefs Ann Marie Langton and Thomas Looney are the challengers in a foodie race across Charm City.
"Kids in the Hall Present: Death Comes to Town" Tonight at 10 on IFC. Death pays Shuckton, Ont., a visit as the town waits to hear if it will be hosting the next Olympic Games in the opener of this eight-part murder mystery presented by the "Kids in the Hall" comedy troupe.
"The Pillars of the Earth" Tonight at 10 on Starz. Upon returning from the war, Richard learns Aliena has no money to continue to finance his knighthood; Alfred requests that Prior Philip accept him as a master builder for the construction of the cathedral; Regan leans on Waleran to approach the king about William's long-overdue earldom; and Aliena is torn between her love for Jack and a promise she made to her late father.
"Today" This morning at 7 on NBC. Daughtry perform. Also: back-to-school tools; real-estate values; house-related weight gain.
"NFL Football:Exhibition: Eagles at Bengals" Tonight at 8 on Fox. Exhibition: Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
"Eureka" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Tensions between Carter and Grant over Allison peak, Henry woos his own wife and Zoe deals with a secret love as something begins turning townsfolk into stone.
"Chefs vs. City" Tonight at 10 on Food. Baltimore chefs Ann Marie Langton and Thomas Looney are the challengers in a foodie race across Charm City.
"Kids in the Hall Present: Death Comes to Town" Tonight at 10 on IFC. Death pays Shuckton, Ont., a visit as the town waits to hear if it will be hosting the next Olympic Games in the opener of this eight-part murder mystery presented by the "Kids in the Hall" comedy troupe.
"The Pillars of the Earth" Tonight at 10 on Starz. Upon returning from the war, Richard learns Aliena has no money to continue to finance his knighthood; Alfred requests that Prior Philip accept him as a master builder for the construction of the cathedral; Regan leans on Waleran to approach the king about William's long-overdue earldom; and Aliena is torn between her love for Jack and a promise she made to her late father.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
August 19, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"SportsCenter Fantasy Draft Special" Tonight at 7 on ESPN. NFL player analysis and advice on expected top performers and sleepers. Host: Erik Kuselius.
"Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape" Tonight at 9 on BBC Amer. The series wraps up as Chef Ramsay makes his way to Southern India, where the meat lover embraces vegetarianism at an ashram and samples the "hottest curry in the world."
"Pitchmen" Tonight at 9 on Discovery. A former marine tries to improve the flashlight and an inventor wants to carry on his father's lifesaving legacy in the second-season premiere.
"NightlinePrime: Secrets of Your Mind---Why We Do What We Do" Tonight at 10 on ABC. A four-part series exploring the human brain, its injuries and abnormalities, as well as advances in neuroscience, featuring neurosurgeon Julian Bailes of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and his patients. Topic in the opener: love. Included: how a brain injury can affect feelings of love; and a condition that can cause a body to shut down when experiencing feelings of love. Cynthia McFadden reports.
"Royal Pains" Tonight at 10 on USA. Hank and Emily disagree over a treatment plan for a patient. Evan, meanwhile, seeks revenge on the Web after he learns that Emily's site has seen increased traffic.
"You're Wearing That?!" Tonight at 10 on WE tv. "American Idol" alum Kimberley Locke and her mother, Christine, pick new looks for one another in the premiere of this makeover series for mother-daughter duos. Kimberley has had trouble nailing down her personal style, while her mom wears baggy clothes.
"WCG Ultimate Gamer" Tonight at 11 on Syfy. Twelve gamers converge at the loft for "Tekken 6" matches and a meeting with actress-martial artist Kelly Hu in the Season 2 opener.
"Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape" Tonight at 9 on BBC Amer. The series wraps up as Chef Ramsay makes his way to Southern India, where the meat lover embraces vegetarianism at an ashram and samples the "hottest curry in the world."
"Pitchmen" Tonight at 9 on Discovery. A former marine tries to improve the flashlight and an inventor wants to carry on his father's lifesaving legacy in the second-season premiere.
"NightlinePrime: Secrets of Your Mind---Why We Do What We Do" Tonight at 10 on ABC. A four-part series exploring the human brain, its injuries and abnormalities, as well as advances in neuroscience, featuring neurosurgeon Julian Bailes of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center and his patients. Topic in the opener: love. Included: how a brain injury can affect feelings of love; and a condition that can cause a body to shut down when experiencing feelings of love. Cynthia McFadden reports.
"Royal Pains" Tonight at 10 on USA. Hank and Emily disagree over a treatment plan for a patient. Evan, meanwhile, seeks revenge on the Web after he learns that Emily's site has seen increased traffic.
"You're Wearing That?!" Tonight at 10 on WE tv. "American Idol" alum Kimberley Locke and her mother, Christine, pick new looks for one another in the premiere of this makeover series for mother-daughter duos. Kimberley has had trouble nailing down her personal style, while her mom wears baggy clothes.
"WCG Ultimate Gamer" Tonight at 11 on Syfy. Twelve gamers converge at the loft for "Tekken 6" matches and a meeting with actress-martial artist Kelly Hu in the Season 2 opener.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
August 18, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Little League Softball World Series:Championship game" Tonight at 7 on ESPN2. The championship game in Portland, Ore. Warner Robins, Ga., took the title last year.
"Live From Lincoln Center" Tonight at 8 on PBS. The Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific," about love in the South Pacific during WWII. Kelli O'Hara stars as a Navy nurse whose love for a French plantation owner (Paulo Szot) is tested by her own prejudice. Songs include "Some Enchanted Evening," "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame," "A Wonderful Guy" and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair."
"America's Got Talent" Tonight at 9 on NBC. Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
"Ghost Hunters International" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. The team seeks pirate ghosts in the Caribbean as Season 2 ends.
"Surviving the Cut" Tonight at 10 on Discovery. A documentary series examining conditions facing candidates for elite military schools. In the series opener, U.S. Army Ranger School candidates take on grueling 20-hour missions in combat simulations.
"Hot in Cleveland" Tonight at 10 on TV Land. In the first-season finale, threats of a tornado cause the ladies to seek shelter in Elka's secret room in the cellar, but they're nearly blown away by what they find.
"She's Got the Look" Tonight at 10:30 on TV Land. Season 3 begins with 10 contestants moving into a loft in Los Angeles and preparing for their first challenge: a photo shoot in bikinis. Brooke Burke is the new host, and model Roshumba Williams replaces Beverly Johnson on the panel of judges with Sean Patterson and Robert Verdi.
"Live From Lincoln Center" Tonight at 8 on PBS. The Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific," about love in the South Pacific during WWII. Kelli O'Hara stars as a Navy nurse whose love for a French plantation owner (Paulo Szot) is tested by her own prejudice. Songs include "Some Enchanted Evening," "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame," "A Wonderful Guy" and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair."
"America's Got Talent" Tonight at 9 on NBC. Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
"Ghost Hunters International" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. The team seeks pirate ghosts in the Caribbean as Season 2 ends.
"Surviving the Cut" Tonight at 10 on Discovery. A documentary series examining conditions facing candidates for elite military schools. In the series opener, U.S. Army Ranger School candidates take on grueling 20-hour missions in combat simulations.
"Hot in Cleveland" Tonight at 10 on TV Land. In the first-season finale, threats of a tornado cause the ladies to seek shelter in Elka's secret room in the cellar, but they're nearly blown away by what they find.
"She's Got the Look" Tonight at 10:30 on TV Land. Season 3 begins with 10 contestants moving into a loft in Los Angeles and preparing for their first challenge: a photo shoot in bikinis. Brooke Burke is the new host, and model Roshumba Williams replaces Beverly Johnson on the panel of judges with Sean Patterson and Robert Verdi.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
August 17, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Melissa & Joey" Tonight at 8 on ABC Family. A busy politician (Melissa Joan Hart) hires a male nanny (Joey Lawrence) in the series opener of this comedy about an aunt who assumes custody of her teenage niece and nephew. Hart and Lawrence are also executive producers of the show.
"Gates of Hell" Tonight at 8 on History. Exploring six places on Earth that, according to myths and religious beliefs, are entrances to hell, including a volcano in Iceland and a cave in Central America. Also: an examination of the concept of hell and its origins.
"Hawthorne" Tonight at 9 on TNT. In the wake of a critical situation involving her daughter, Christina turns to Det. Nick Renata (Marc Anthony) for help. Elsewhere, Kelly searches for a mourning mother's camera; Erin and Christina butt heads over Tom's career; and Steve is haunted by a past figure. Sara Gilbert guest stars.
"Rachel Zoe Project" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. Rachel hopes to spend quality time with Rodger and prep for Fashion Week by going to meetings, including one with pop star Gwen Stefani. But Rachel's plans upend when fashionista Naomi Campbell enlists her to fashion a large-scope runway show for charity. Complicating the task: a blizzard and a lack of preparation time.
"Big Lake" Tonight at 10 on Comedy Central. In the premiere of this comedy about a disgraced Wall Street whiz kid who slinks back to his parents' house, Josh Franklin (Chris Gethard) vows to recoup his father's squandered retirement fund with help from an old friend and a former teacher. Meanwhile, Josh discovers his younger brother is not the model child he appears to be. Horatio Sanz and Chris Parnell costar.
"Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel" Tonight at 10 on HBO. Included: An interview with Michaele and Tareq Salahi, alleged White House state-dinner crashers, about controversy surrounding a charity polo event they organize in Washington, D.C. Also: an update on the 2009 shooting of baseball player Robbie Tolan in Bellaire, Texas.
"Explorer" Tonight at 10 on National Geographic. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, is recalled by witnesses who were in the air and on the ground at the time.
"Gates of Hell" Tonight at 8 on History. Exploring six places on Earth that, according to myths and religious beliefs, are entrances to hell, including a volcano in Iceland and a cave in Central America. Also: an examination of the concept of hell and its origins.
"Hawthorne" Tonight at 9 on TNT. In the wake of a critical situation involving her daughter, Christina turns to Det. Nick Renata (Marc Anthony) for help. Elsewhere, Kelly searches for a mourning mother's camera; Erin and Christina butt heads over Tom's career; and Steve is haunted by a past figure. Sara Gilbert guest stars.
"Rachel Zoe Project" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. Rachel hopes to spend quality time with Rodger and prep for Fashion Week by going to meetings, including one with pop star Gwen Stefani. But Rachel's plans upend when fashionista Naomi Campbell enlists her to fashion a large-scope runway show for charity. Complicating the task: a blizzard and a lack of preparation time.
"Big Lake" Tonight at 10 on Comedy Central. In the premiere of this comedy about a disgraced Wall Street whiz kid who slinks back to his parents' house, Josh Franklin (Chris Gethard) vows to recoup his father's squandered retirement fund with help from an old friend and a former teacher. Meanwhile, Josh discovers his younger brother is not the model child he appears to be. Horatio Sanz and Chris Parnell costar.
"Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel" Tonight at 10 on HBO. Included: An interview with Michaele and Tareq Salahi, alleged White House state-dinner crashers, about controversy surrounding a charity polo event they organize in Washington, D.C. Also: an update on the 2009 shooting of baseball player Robbie Tolan in Bellaire, Texas.
"Explorer" Tonight at 10 on National Geographic. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, is recalled by witnesses who were in the air and on the ground at the time.
Monday, August 16, 2010
August 16, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Bachelor Pad" Tonight at 8 on ABC. A stomach-churning challenge awaits the 17 remaining contestants, as does the opportunity to bring out the inner "artist" in each of them.
"Monday Night Football: Exhibition:Giants at Jets" Tonight at 8 on ESPN. Exhibition: New York Giants at New York Jets.
"Lie to Me" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Cal and Zoe (Jennifer Beals) are called to witness the execution of a man (David Marciano) they helped send to death row 17 years before---and face the possibility that he's innocent. Marciano is joined in the cast by fellow alumni of "The Shield," including David Rees Snell, Catherine Dent, Benito Martinez, Kenneth Johnson and Cathy Cahlin Ryan, the wife of "Lie to Me" executive producer (and creator of "The Shield") Shawn Ryan.
"Rizzoli & Isles" Tonight at 10 on TNT. When a woman is savagely murdered while leaving a lesbian bar, Jane goes undercover to solve the apparent hate crime. Meanwhile, Maura plays matchmaker and brings Jane together with a yoga instructor. Brenda Strong and Antonio Sabato Jr. guest star.
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. The gang's sojourn in Italy continues, with Teresa and Joe serving as tour guides and cooking up a feast. As for Danielle, she meets with a private investigator in a bid to dig into her family roots.
"Weeds" Tonight at 10:05 on Showtime. In the wake of Pilar's murder, Nancy and her boys are on the lam as the sixth season begins. Meanwhile, Andy wrestles with whether or not to take on "the antiabortionist with a crossbow" who is holding Audra hostage at the house in Ren Mar.
"The Big C" Tonight at 10:30 on Showtime. In the series opener, suburban Minneapolis wife and schoolteacher Cathy (Laura Linney), who is dying from skin cancer, begins to take charge of her life and live it up a little. She starts by building a pool in her tiny backyard, and tries to tell those close to her---a teen son, her estranged husband and a homeless brother---about her illness, but finds it difficult.
"Monday Night Football: Exhibition:Giants at Jets" Tonight at 8 on ESPN. Exhibition: New York Giants at New York Jets.
"Lie to Me" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Cal and Zoe (Jennifer Beals) are called to witness the execution of a man (David Marciano) they helped send to death row 17 years before---and face the possibility that he's innocent. Marciano is joined in the cast by fellow alumni of "The Shield," including David Rees Snell, Catherine Dent, Benito Martinez, Kenneth Johnson and Cathy Cahlin Ryan, the wife of "Lie to Me" executive producer (and creator of "The Shield") Shawn Ryan.
"Rizzoli & Isles" Tonight at 10 on TNT. When a woman is savagely murdered while leaving a lesbian bar, Jane goes undercover to solve the apparent hate crime. Meanwhile, Maura plays matchmaker and brings Jane together with a yoga instructor. Brenda Strong and Antonio Sabato Jr. guest star.
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" Tonight at 10 on Bravo. The gang's sojourn in Italy continues, with Teresa and Joe serving as tour guides and cooking up a feast. As for Danielle, she meets with a private investigator in a bid to dig into her family roots.
"Weeds" Tonight at 10:05 on Showtime. In the wake of Pilar's murder, Nancy and her boys are on the lam as the sixth season begins. Meanwhile, Andy wrestles with whether or not to take on "the antiabortionist with a crossbow" who is holding Audra hostage at the house in Ren Mar.
"The Big C" Tonight at 10:30 on Showtime. In the series opener, suburban Minneapolis wife and schoolteacher Cathy (Laura Linney), who is dying from skin cancer, begins to take charge of her life and live it up a little. She starts by building a pool in her tiny backyard, and tries to tell those close to her---a teen son, her estranged husband and a homeless brother---about her illness, but finds it difficult.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
August 15, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Dora the Explorer" Tonight at 8 on Nickelodeon. Windy weather transports Dora and Boots into a magical land, and they must ask the Wishing Wizzle (voice of Hector Elizondo) to wish them home. However, La Bruja (voice of Rosie Perez) and her Flying Monkeys (voice of John Leguizamo) won't make that easy because they hate wishes.
"Next Food Network Star" Tonight at 9 on Food. The three remaining hopefuls film pilots for their dream cooking shows, with help from Rachael Ray, in the Season 6 finale. Later, the pilots are shown to a focus group of Food Network fans, and the winner is chosen.
"True Blood" Tonight at 9 on HBO. Nan Flanagan goes to Fangtasia for answers about the Magister's whereabouts; Bill gets to the bottom of Sookie's real identity; Jason finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Felton and Calvin; Arlene has a pessimistic view of her future; Sookie meets another family member; Russell vows to get back at his enemies.
"Roast of David Hasselhoff" Tonight at 10 on Comedy Central. Seth MacFarlane hosts a salute to "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff. Roasters include Pamela Anderson, Greg Giraldo, Hulk Hogan, Lisa Lampanelli, Jeffrey Ross, Jerry Springer and George Hamilton.
"Top Shot" Tonight at 10 on History. In the first-season finale, the final four compete to win the $100,000 prize, and one of the challenges allows them to choose their weapon and type of shot.
"Army Wives" Tonight at 10 on Lifetime. Pamela becomes involved in a murder case and is tasked with accompanying an out-of-town detective (Gabrielle Union) around Charleston. Elsewhere, Michael informs Claudia Joy he won't be in contact for several days because of a mission.
"The Real L Word" Tonight at 10 on Showtime. In the first-season finale, Sara's back in L.A. just in time to join Whitney for the ladies' annual jaunt to Palm Springs for the Dinah Shore golf event. Meanwhile, Rose and Natalie also head to Palm Springs, with the latter worrying that her lover will revert to her flirtatious ways; and Mikey throws an impressive birthday bash for Raquel on the eve of their shoving off to join everyone at the Dinah.
"Next Food Network Star" Tonight at 9 on Food. The three remaining hopefuls film pilots for their dream cooking shows, with help from Rachael Ray, in the Season 6 finale. Later, the pilots are shown to a focus group of Food Network fans, and the winner is chosen.
"True Blood" Tonight at 9 on HBO. Nan Flanagan goes to Fangtasia for answers about the Magister's whereabouts; Bill gets to the bottom of Sookie's real identity; Jason finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Felton and Calvin; Arlene has a pessimistic view of her future; Sookie meets another family member; Russell vows to get back at his enemies.
"Roast of David Hasselhoff" Tonight at 10 on Comedy Central. Seth MacFarlane hosts a salute to "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff. Roasters include Pamela Anderson, Greg Giraldo, Hulk Hogan, Lisa Lampanelli, Jeffrey Ross, Jerry Springer and George Hamilton.
"Top Shot" Tonight at 10 on History. In the first-season finale, the final four compete to win the $100,000 prize, and one of the challenges allows them to choose their weapon and type of shot.
"Army Wives" Tonight at 10 on Lifetime. Pamela becomes involved in a murder case and is tasked with accompanying an out-of-town detective (Gabrielle Union) around Charleston. Elsewhere, Michael informs Claudia Joy he won't be in contact for several days because of a mission.
"The Real L Word" Tonight at 10 on Showtime. In the first-season finale, Sara's back in L.A. just in time to join Whitney for the ladies' annual jaunt to Palm Springs for the Dinah Shore golf event. Meanwhile, Rose and Natalie also head to Palm Springs, with the latter worrying that her lover will revert to her flirtatious ways; and Mikey throws an impressive birthday bash for Raquel on the eve of their shoving off to join everyone at the Dinah.
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