"America the Story of Us" Tonight at 9 on History. The series finale chronicles the space race, the Cold War, the Challenger disaster and 9/11.
"Cake Boss" Tonight at 9 on TLC. Buddy makes a cake for New Jersey governor Chris Christie's inauguration gala in the Season 3 opener. He also wants to surprise his wife, Lisa, with a one-of-a-kind birthday cake; and Mama makes a huge announcement.
"Saving Grace" Tonight at 10 on TNT. With the celestial Earl in her corner, Grace must answer to a higher authority and deal with the judgment of her past behavior.
"True Beauty" Tonight at 10:02 on ABC. In the second-season premiere, 10 contestants pose in lighted glass cases on the Las Vegas strip, thinking they're competing for the title "The Face of Vegas," while actually both their outer and inner beauty are being judged.
"United States of Tara" Tonight at 10:30 on Showtime. Tara and Charmaine head off to visit the woman who is the subject of Tara's childhood memories; Kate makes some personal changes for Zach; Marshall begins to have romantic feelings for Lionel; Neil hightails it out of town; and Tara exhibits a new personality to her menagerie of alters.
"The Eastwood Factor" Tonight at 10:30 on TCM. A look at the life and career of actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood, featuring interviews and film clips. Morgan Freeman, who starred in Eastwood's productions of "Invictus" and "Million Dollar Baby," is the narrator. Produced, written and directed by Richard Schickel.
"Dad Camp" Tonight at 10:30 on VH1. Psychologist Jeff Gardere acts as a guide for six young men who are starting to prepare for impending fatherhood in the series premiere.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
May 30, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Indianapolis 500:The 94th running" Today at 1 on ABC. The 94th annual event from the Brickyard. Last year, pole winner Helio Castroneves beat Dan Wheldon to the checkered flag by two seconds to win this event for the third time (he won in 2001 and 2002). It was the 15th victory for team owner Roger Penske. Danica Patrick finished in third place.
"NASCAR Racing:Sprint Cup in Concord, N.C." Tonday at 5 on Fox. The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This longest race of the Sprint Cup season was rain-shortened last year, with David Reutimann taking his first-ever checkered flag. In the fall, Jimmie Johnson won his record-tying sixth Charlotte race, joining Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip atop the track's all-time list.
"National Memorial Day Concert 2010" Tonight at 8 on PBS. Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the 2010 tribute to America's military personnel, which features Colin Powell, Lionel Richie, Brad Paisley, Dennis Haysbert, classical singer Katherine Jenkins, Broadway's Kelli O'Hara, gospel's Yolanda Adams and the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Jack Everly. This year's concert honors Korean War veterans and the sacrifices of military widows whose spouses served in Iraq and Afghanistan. From the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn.
"Food Network Challenge" Tonight at 8 on Food. Food Network stars face off in a battle of the sexes. Three guys and three females will prepare their best-grilled dishes in three rounds of competition, and $10,000 will be donated to the winning team's favorite charity.
"America the Story of Us" Tonight at 9 on History. The stock market crash and the Great Depression; dust storms in the Midwest; Roosevelt's New Deal; and the building of the Hoover Dam and Mount Rushmore.
"Breaking Bad" Tonigh at 10 on AMC. Skyler's increased involvement in Walt's business causes him concern; Hank's recovery is plagued by setbacks; and Jesse makes a surprising discovery as he gets more involved in his new enterprise.
"Basketball Wives" Tonight at 10 on VH1. In the first-season finale, there's drama at dinner and nearly everyone winds up in tears.
"NASCAR Racing:Sprint Cup in Concord, N.C." Tonday at 5 on Fox. The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This longest race of the Sprint Cup season was rain-shortened last year, with David Reutimann taking his first-ever checkered flag. In the fall, Jimmie Johnson won his record-tying sixth Charlotte race, joining Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip atop the track's all-time list.
"National Memorial Day Concert 2010" Tonight at 8 on PBS. Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the 2010 tribute to America's military personnel, which features Colin Powell, Lionel Richie, Brad Paisley, Dennis Haysbert, classical singer Katherine Jenkins, Broadway's Kelli O'Hara, gospel's Yolanda Adams and the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Jack Everly. This year's concert honors Korean War veterans and the sacrifices of military widows whose spouses served in Iraq and Afghanistan. From the U.S. Capitol's West Lawn.
"Food Network Challenge" Tonight at 8 on Food. Food Network stars face off in a battle of the sexes. Three guys and three females will prepare their best-grilled dishes in three rounds of competition, and $10,000 will be donated to the winning team's favorite charity.
"America the Story of Us" Tonight at 9 on History. The stock market crash and the Great Depression; dust storms in the Midwest; Roosevelt's New Deal; and the building of the Hoover Dam and Mount Rushmore.
"Breaking Bad" Tonigh at 10 on AMC. Skyler's increased involvement in Walt's business causes him concern; Hank's recovery is plagued by setbacks; and Jesse makes a surprising discovery as he gets more involved in his new enterprise.
"Basketball Wives" Tonight at 10 on VH1. In the first-season finale, there's drama at dinner and nearly everyone winds up in tears.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
May 29, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"Soccer:Turkey at U.S." Today at 1:30 on ESPN2. Turkey at U.S. in an international friendly in Philadelphia.
"Stanley Cup Finals:Game 1: Flyers at Blackhawks" Tonight at 8 on NBC. Philadelphia at Chicago in Game 1. This series features two of the league's top young centers in Chicago's Jonathan Toews and the Flyers' Mike Richards. Philly beat the Blackhawks 3-2 on March 13 in the only regular-season meeting between the teams. Chris Pronger scored the game-winning goal with two seconds remaining.
"America's Most Wanted" Tonight at 9 on Fox. A salute to first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs): the 2010 "America's Most Wanted" All-Star presentations.The winner: Winston-Salem, N.C., police officer Daniel Clark, who killed a gun-wielding assailant who killed his partner during a domestic disturbance at a restaurant in October 2009. Telecast from the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Also: a report on the March 2010 capture of a Bronx murder suspect in Las Vegas. Featured fugitives include a former South Carolina cop wanted for murder.
"The Special Relationship" Tonight at 9 on HBO. This docudrama details the unique personal and political relationship that forms between Bill Clinton (Dennis Quaid) and Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) after Blair becomes the prime minister of England.
"The Spirit" Tonight at 9 on Showtime. A cop returns mysteriously from the dead as a masked avenger in this stylized thriller directed by Frank Miller ("Sin City") and based on Will Eisner's cult comic books. Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson head an all-star cast. Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Jaime King, Eric Balfour.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost" Tonight at 10:05 on ABC. A celebration of "Lost" features appearances by the show's cast, including Matthew Fox, Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Jorge Garcia and Evangeline Lilly, and a look at alternate endings from producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.
"Dan Cummins: Crazy With a Capital F" Tonight at 11 on Comedy Central. Comedian Dan Cummins performs in Spokane. Topics include drunk-gifting, clowns, ants and endangered species.
"Stanley Cup Finals:Game 1: Flyers at Blackhawks" Tonight at 8 on NBC. Philadelphia at Chicago in Game 1. This series features two of the league's top young centers in Chicago's Jonathan Toews and the Flyers' Mike Richards. Philly beat the Blackhawks 3-2 on March 13 in the only regular-season meeting between the teams. Chris Pronger scored the game-winning goal with two seconds remaining.
"America's Most Wanted" Tonight at 9 on Fox. A salute to first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs): the 2010 "America's Most Wanted" All-Star presentations.The winner: Winston-Salem, N.C., police officer Daniel Clark, who killed a gun-wielding assailant who killed his partner during a domestic disturbance at a restaurant in October 2009. Telecast from the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Also: a report on the March 2010 capture of a Bronx murder suspect in Las Vegas. Featured fugitives include a former South Carolina cop wanted for murder.
"The Special Relationship" Tonight at 9 on HBO. This docudrama details the unique personal and political relationship that forms between Bill Clinton (Dennis Quaid) and Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) after Blair becomes the prime minister of England.
"The Spirit" Tonight at 9 on Showtime. A cop returns mysteriously from the dead as a masked avenger in this stylized thriller directed by Frank Miller ("Sin City") and based on Will Eisner's cult comic books. Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson head an all-star cast. Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Jaime King, Eric Balfour.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost" Tonight at 10:05 on ABC. A celebration of "Lost" features appearances by the show's cast, including Matthew Fox, Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Jorge Garcia and Evangeline Lilly, and a look at alternate endings from producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.
"Dan Cummins: Crazy With a Capital F" Tonight at 11 on Comedy Central. Comedian Dan Cummins performs in Spokane. Topics include drunk-gifting, clowns, ants and endangered species.
Friday, May 28, 2010
May 28, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"The Lost Patrol" This morning at 6 on TCM. Tale of World War I British soldiers struggling against the elements and hostile Arabs in the desert. Victor McLaglen. Brown: Reginald Denny. Sanders: Boris Karloff. Morelli: Wallace Ford. Hale: Billy Bevan. Quincannon: J.M. Kerrigan. Cook: Alan Hale. Pearson: Douglas Walton. Abelson: Sammy Stein. Bell: Brandon Hurst. Superb performances, brilliant direction (John Ford), fine script (Dudley Nicholls). One of the classics of the screen.
"Whale Wars: The Aftermath" Today at 3 on Animal Planet. A behind-the-scenes look at episodes of "Whale Wars," beginning with Captain Watson's insights on the Delta flip.
"Ghost Whisperer" Tonight at 8 on CBS. The headless horseman from Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" comes to life and haunts Melinda, and she fears for Aiden when the book shows up at his school.
"Past Life" Tonight at 8 on Fox. The team's interest is perked by media reports of a saint, a young girl whom they recognize as exhibiting physical manifestations from a past-life trauma. Kate and Price's resulting investigation uncovers a link to a serial killer. Laney: Judith Ivey.
"Friday Night Lights" Tonight at 8 on NBC. The boosters go after Tami; Eric learns about East Dillon's history during homecoming; Jess has two suitors in Landry and Vince; Julie and Devin go to a gay bar; and Matt and Riggins go hunting.
"Real Time With Bill Maher" Tonight at 10 on HBO. Conservationist Philippe Cousteau Jr. and author Scott Turow are interview guests. Panelists: journalist Jonathan Alter; political strategist Patrick Ruffini; scholar Cornel West.
"Party Down" Tonight at 10 on Starz. During a job at a regional theater, Kyle agrees to help his old mentor by working his romantic magic on a well-to-do female patron, whom they hope to coerce into donating some much-need cash to save the enterprise.
"Whale Wars: The Aftermath" Today at 3 on Animal Planet. A behind-the-scenes look at episodes of "Whale Wars," beginning with Captain Watson's insights on the Delta flip.
"Ghost Whisperer" Tonight at 8 on CBS. The headless horseman from Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" comes to life and haunts Melinda, and she fears for Aiden when the book shows up at his school.
"Past Life" Tonight at 8 on Fox. The team's interest is perked by media reports of a saint, a young girl whom they recognize as exhibiting physical manifestations from a past-life trauma. Kate and Price's resulting investigation uncovers a link to a serial killer. Laney: Judith Ivey.
"Friday Night Lights" Tonight at 8 on NBC. The boosters go after Tami; Eric learns about East Dillon's history during homecoming; Jess has two suitors in Landry and Vince; Julie and Devin go to a gay bar; and Matt and Riggins go hunting.
"Real Time With Bill Maher" Tonight at 10 on HBO. Conservationist Philippe Cousteau Jr. and author Scott Turow are interview guests. Panelists: journalist Jonathan Alter; political strategist Patrick Ruffini; scholar Cornel West.
"Party Down" Tonight at 10 on Starz. During a job at a regional theater, Kyle agrees to help his old mentor by working his romantic magic on a well-to-do female patron, whom they hope to coerce into donating some much-need cash to save the enterprise.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
May 27, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"FlashForward" Tonight at 8 on ABC. In the Season 1 finale, the world waits to see if the flash-forward visions come true. Mark, meanwhile, learns the date of the next blackout while Simon and Demetri attempt to stop it.
"So You Think You Can Dance" Tonight at 8 on Fox. The seventh season begins with the first two rounds of auditions.
"100 Questions" Tonight at 8:30 on NBC. Charlotte Payne (Sophie Winkleman) answers the first question in a 100-question survey at a dating service, and recounts a very bad date in the opener of a series that, in each episode, recalls an experience from her past that's prompted by one of the questions.
"Hollywood Salutes Matt Damon: An American Cinematheque Tribute" Tonight at 9 on ABC. Matt Damon receives the 24th American Cinematheque Award from Ben Affleck at a salute hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Celebrants include Clint Eastwood, Charlize Theron and Don Cheadle, and Bill Clinton delivers a recorded message about Damon's humanitarian efforts.
"NBA Playoff:Game 5: Suns at Lakers" Tonight at 9 on TNT. Phoenix at Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
"Gulf Oil Spill" Tonight at 10 on National Geographic. The sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on April 22, 2010, is discussed. Eleven men died in the disaster, which sent oil to the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
"Mall Cops: Mall of America" Tonight at 10 on TLC. Security guards patrol Minnesota's Mall of America on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, in the series premiere. In addition to the crowds, they must deal with a shoplifting ring; a man with a concealed weapon; a little girl who has a seizure; and an intoxicated man who refuses to leave.
"So You Think You Can Dance" Tonight at 8 on Fox. The seventh season begins with the first two rounds of auditions.
"100 Questions" Tonight at 8:30 on NBC. Charlotte Payne (Sophie Winkleman) answers the first question in a 100-question survey at a dating service, and recounts a very bad date in the opener of a series that, in each episode, recalls an experience from her past that's prompted by one of the questions.
"Hollywood Salutes Matt Damon: An American Cinematheque Tribute" Tonight at 9 on ABC. Matt Damon receives the 24th American Cinematheque Award from Ben Affleck at a salute hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Celebrants include Clint Eastwood, Charlize Theron and Don Cheadle, and Bill Clinton delivers a recorded message about Damon's humanitarian efforts.
"NBA Playoff:Game 5: Suns at Lakers" Tonight at 9 on TNT. Phoenix at Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
"Gulf Oil Spill" Tonight at 10 on National Geographic. The sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on April 22, 2010, is discussed. Eleven men died in the disaster, which sent oil to the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
"Mall Cops: Mall of America" Tonight at 10 on TLC. Security guards patrol Minnesota's Mall of America on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, in the series premiere. In addition to the crowds, they must deal with a shoplifting ring; a man with a concealed weapon; a little girl who has a seizure; and an intoxicated man who refuses to leave.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
May 26, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"National Geographic Bee" Tonight at 6 on National Geographic. Alex Trebek hosts the 22nd annual geography bee, which features students in Grades 4-8 competing for college-scholarship money. The winner gets $25,000; the second- and third-place finishers, $15,000 and $10,000. From Washington, D.C.
"American Idol" Tonight at 8 on Fox. The winning singer is named in the conclusion of the Season 9 finale. Included: a reunion of the Top 12 contestants.
"Saving Africa's Witch Children" Tonight at 8 on HBO2. A disturbing look at a poor region in Nigeria where children are ostracized, tortured or killed after being branded as witches by religious leaders. Directed by Mags Gavan and Joost van der Valk.
"Criminal Minds" Tonight at 9 on CBS. In the fifth-season finale, the team travels to Los Angeles to find a serial killer (Tim Curry) who attacks entire families and leaves only one member alive.
"CSI: NY" Tonight at 10 on CBS. The sixth season concludes with serial killer Shane Casey (Edward Furlong) seeking revenge by targeting Danny, who is out of town on vacation with Lindsay and their daughter.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Tonight at 10 on NBC. Benson and Stabler investigate the assault of a disabled woman who cannot speak. They narrow in on two prime suspects, the victim's sister (Jill Scott) and nephew (Quinton Aaron), and they try to get the victim to stand up for herself.
"American Idol" Tonight at 8 on Fox. The winning singer is named in the conclusion of the Season 9 finale. Included: a reunion of the Top 12 contestants.
"Saving Africa's Witch Children" Tonight at 8 on HBO2. A disturbing look at a poor region in Nigeria where children are ostracized, tortured or killed after being branded as witches by religious leaders. Directed by Mags Gavan and Joost van der Valk.
"Criminal Minds" Tonight at 9 on CBS. In the fifth-season finale, the team travels to Los Angeles to find a serial killer (Tim Curry) who attacks entire families and leaves only one member alive.
"CSI: NY" Tonight at 10 on CBS. The sixth season concludes with serial killer Shane Casey (Edward Furlong) seeking revenge by targeting Danny, who is out of town on vacation with Lindsay and their daughter.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Tonight at 10 on NBC. Benson and Stabler investigate the assault of a disabled woman who cannot speak. They narrow in on two prime suspects, the victim's sister (Jill Scott) and nephew (Quinton Aaron), and they try to get the victim to stand up for herself.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
May 25, 2010 *spoiler alert*
"American Idol" Tonight at 8 on Fox. In Part 1 of the two-part finale, the remaining two contestants battle it out in song. Season 9's final performance showcase.
"Biggest Loser: Couples" Tonight at 8 on NBC. After viewer votes determine the third finalist, the winner of the $250,000 prize is crowned in the Season 9 finale. The eliminated players also return to weigh in for the $100,000 at-home prize, and former contestants share their weight-loss progress since leaving the show.
"Dancing With the Stars" Tonight at 9 on ABC. A winner is announced in the 10th-season finale. Included: The three finalists perform their favorite dances; all of the season's contestants return to perform; and the Top 2 teams in the college dance-team competition face off.
"NCIS: Los Angeles" Tonight at 9 on CBS. In the first-season finale, Callen has something personal at stake in his search for a woman who not only knows the location of a fortune to be used to fund a war in the Middle East, but clues to Callen's unknown past.
"Glee" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Will tells the glee kids to express themselves through the music of Lady Gaga; Rachel has an encounter that changes her life; and Tina goes Goth.
"The Good Wife" Tonight at 10 on CBS. The first season concludes with Alicia contemplating whether to support Peter in his new political campaign or pursue a relationship with Will.
"Parenthood" Tonight at 10 on NBC. In the first-season finale, Sarah turns to Mr. Cyr for advice on Amber. Elsewhere, Crosby considers moving to be with his new family; Zeek tries to reconcile with Camille; and Julia begrudgingly cares for a single mom recovering from cosmetic surgery.
"Biggest Loser: Couples" Tonight at 8 on NBC. After viewer votes determine the third finalist, the winner of the $250,000 prize is crowned in the Season 9 finale. The eliminated players also return to weigh in for the $100,000 at-home prize, and former contestants share their weight-loss progress since leaving the show.
"Dancing With the Stars" Tonight at 9 on ABC. A winner is announced in the 10th-season finale. Included: The three finalists perform their favorite dances; all of the season's contestants return to perform; and the Top 2 teams in the college dance-team competition face off.
"NCIS: Los Angeles" Tonight at 9 on CBS. In the first-season finale, Callen has something personal at stake in his search for a woman who not only knows the location of a fortune to be used to fund a war in the Middle East, but clues to Callen's unknown past.
"Glee" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Will tells the glee kids to express themselves through the music of Lady Gaga; Rachel has an encounter that changes her life; and Tina goes Goth.
"The Good Wife" Tonight at 10 on CBS. The first season concludes with Alicia contemplating whether to support Peter in his new political campaign or pursue a relationship with Will.
"Parenthood" Tonight at 10 on NBC. In the first-season finale, Sarah turns to Mr. Cyr for advice on Amber. Elsewhere, Crosby considers moving to be with his new family; Zeek tries to reconcile with Camille; and Julia begrudgingly cares for a single mom recovering from cosmetic surgery.
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