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Sunday, July 7, 2013

TV This Week: Ray Donovan, Camp Pilot

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Ray Donovan looks good so far. OK, it's been just one episode but I'll keep watching - for now. I've heard absolutely nothing about Camp but I'll try to watch.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

Ray Donovan, A Mouth is a Mouth. Showtime, 10:00pm.
Ray develops a scheme to get Mickey back behind bars; Abby decides to ignore Ray and hang out with Mickey; Ray must assist an actor who has received threats and a star whose livelihood is being jeopardized by a sex tape.

 

Monday

Gasland Part 2, movie, 2½ hrs. HBO, 9:00pm.
An eye-opening look is taken at the environmental dangers being caused by the hydraulic fracturing process used to find and attain fossil fuels buried deep within the Earth, and the impact that the industry is having on the world is examined.

Under the Dome, Manhunt. CBS, 10:00pm.
The residents of Chester's Mill manage to gather at Joe McClatchey's house, where they plan a "recharge" party with the generator that he has with him; Big Jim Rennie and Dale Barbara take time to search for the missing Paul Randolph.

 

Tuesday

Frontline, Two American Families. PBS, 10:00pm.
Cameras follow a black family and a white family in Milwaukee as they struggle to stay above the poverty line, and the intimate portrait also explores the changing nature of America's economy and the uncertain future of the middle class. 1½ hrs.

 

Wednesday

Secrets of the Dead, Ultimate Tut. PBS, 9:00pm.
A team of archaeologists, geologists and anatomists uses 3D graphics, stylized reconstruction and forensic investigative techniques to explore the real story behind Tutankhamen and build a definitive picture of the young pharaoh. Narrator: Liev Schreiber. 2 hrs.

Camp, Pilot. NBC, 10:00pm.
Mackenzie Granger, Director for Little Otter Family Camp, begins dealing with her divorce while facing the challenges of keeping her summer camp afloat after a tempting buyout offer from Roger Shepard, owner of an upscale resort across the lake.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

666 Park Avenue, Lazarus, Part 1. ABC, 9:00pm.
Jane is still reeling from the discovery of what happened to her mother when her father shows up to get her out of The Drake at gunpoint; Henry is given a cryptic warning by Sullivan; Louise and Brian find out the consequences of Alexis' fury.

 

Sunday

Ray Donovan, Twerk. Showtime, 10:00pm.
Mickey reconnects with Bunchy and Terry; Ray purchases a hip-hop musician; Ray's mentor decides to host a fundraiser for his wife; Mickey encounters an FBI agent who has a strange preoccupation for all things Hollywood-related.

 

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Sunday, June 30, 2013

TV This Week: Ray Donovan, Under the Dome

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It's Fourth of July week and the TV pickings are slim. Under the Dome got good ratings for its first episode, can it hold on to viewers? I liked it so I'll tune in again. Ray Donovan has gotten good reviews so I'll check it out.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

Under the Dome, Pilot. CBS, 9:00pm.
The residents of Chester's Mill suddenly find themselves sealed off from the rest of the world when an inexplicable transparent dome encompasses the entire city, leaving the people to struggle for resources as everyone begins to panic. Repeat, in case you missed it. It got good ratings.

The Killing, Eminent Domain. AMC, 9:00pm.
Detective Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder manage to get a hold of the victim that has been on the run; after enduring a difficult scenario, Seward suddenly confronts the demons from his past; Bullet tries to cope with the truth.

Ray Donovan, The Bag or the Bat. Showtime, 10:00pm.
In Los Angeles, when a man is released from prison early, he seeks revenge on his son who set him up; Ray must assist a celebrity who is experiencing concerns about a transsexual; Ray helps out a singer who is being pursued.

 

Monday

Under the Dome, The Fire. CBS, 9:00pm.
While the residents of Chester's Mill try to come to terms with the uncertainty of life in the dome, their panic is yet again heightened when a house is engulfed in flames and the fire department is located outside of the dome.

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

 

 

Thursday - Fourth of July

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

Zero Hour, Winding. ABC, 8:00pm.
Hank and Laila continue the race against the Pyrates in search of the True Cross; "Molars" and White Vincent are captives on the same ship and share intelligence; Beck, Paige, Arron and Rachel meet Hank and Laila in Strasourg and discover the mole.

666 Park Avenue, Elysian Fields. ABC, 9:00pm.
As Jane tries to figure out what the "conspiratti" is, Detective Cooper reveals his part in the group; Henry tries to track down Jane's estranged father to surprise her at the engagement party Olivia is throwing them; Alexis and Louise face-off.

 

Sunday

The Killing, Hope Kills. AMC, 9:00pm.
After not being able to make any head way in the case, Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder get closer to solving the case; Seward struggles to come to terms with his inevitable end; the young Bullet decides to step up and be the protector.

Ray Donovan, A Mouth is a Mouth. Showtime, 10:00pm.
Ray develops a scheme to get Mickey back behind bars; Abby decides to ignore Ray and hang out with Mickey; Ray must assist an actor who has received threats and a star whose livelihood is being jeopardized by a sex tape.

 

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

TV This Week: Mad Men finale, Doctor Who Revisited, Big Brother, Zero Hour, 666 Park Avenue

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Tonight is the season finale of Mad Men. Next Sunday night is the pilot of Under the Dome. Doctor Who Revisited is up the the Sixth Doctor. Big Brother 15 begins this week and ABC burns off remaining episodes of Zero Hour and 666 Park Avenue.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

Crossing Borders, Pilot. NBC, 9:00pm.
Former NYPD detective Carl Hickman became a recluse until he receives an offer from his friend Detective Major Louis Daniel to join a team of unique specialists to help track down a serial killer crossing various international borders undetected. 2 hrs.

The Killing, Scared and Running. AMC, 9:00pm.
Sarah and Holder do everything they can in order to find a victim on the run in order to ensure that no one else finds them first; Ray Seward begrudgingly takes in an unexpected visitor and he does very little to be a warm and welcoming host.

Mad Men, In Care Of. AMC, 10:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * With all the troubles that Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce has had to overcome, Don begins to feel overwhelmed while dealing with a very serious problem of his own which leads to the agency partner desperately searching for a solution.

 

Monday

 

 

 

Tuesday

Frontline, Rape in the Fields. PBS, 10:00pm.
Along with two investigative reporting programs, correspondent Lowell Bergman spent 12 months looking into the secret price of sexual assault that many migrant women pay in order to continue working in America's food packing plants and fields.

 

Wednesday

Big Brother 15, Premiere. CBS, 8:00pm.
Julie Chen returns to host the 15th installment packed with new twists, never-before-seen games and a record number of willing participants eager to compete; the cast members are introduced as they prepare for the isolation period to begin.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

Zero Hour, Sync. ABC, 8:00pm.
Hank hears out Laila for her side of the story, but he isn't sure if he can forgive her, teaming up with her to get closer to the True Cross; White Vincent discovers another clue while working for "Mother" that brings him closer to the end.

Doctor Who Revisited, The Sixth Doctor. BBC America, 8:30pm.
A detailed look is taken at earlier seasons of the iconic television show Doctor Who, a phenomenon that is still popular after 50 years, featuring The Sixth Doctor, played by Colin Baker, and his adventures and his foes, including Sil. 2½ hrs.

666 Park Avenue, Sins of the Fathers. ABC, 9:00pm.
Sasha reveals her plan to get Henry elected; Sasha offers Father Douglas an arrangement to rid himself of the demons that have tormented him since trying to open the red box; a new tenant moves into the Drake; Alexis plots revenge against Louise.

 

Sunday

Under the Dome, Pilot. CBS, 9:00pm.
The residents of Chester's Mill suddenly find themselves sealed off from the rest of the world when an inexplicable transparent dome encompasses the entire city, leaving the people to struggle for resources as everyone begins to panic.

The Killing, Eminent Domain. AMC, 9:00pm.
Detective Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder manage to get a hold of the victim that has been on the run; after enduring a difficult scenario, Seward suddenly confronts the demons from his past; Bullet tries to cope with the truth.

 

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

TV This Week: Miss USA, Crossing Borders Pilot

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The summer TV doldrums are in full swing already for broadcast TV. On just two nights this week, there are shows that I'm kind of interested in. The Miss USA competition is tonight and next Sunday night is the Pilot of Crossing Borders. Not much else worth noting besides the usual Mad Men. I saw the first two hours of The Killing and I wasn't that impressed. So . . . I'm looking for shows to binge on via DVD or streaming.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

The 2013 Miss USA Competition. NBC, 9:00pm.
One representative from each of the 50 states, including the District of Columbia, head to Las Vegas for an opportunity to be crowned as the successor of 2012 Miss USA; contestants are judged in swimsuit, evening gown and interview. 2 hrs.

The Killing, Head Shots. AMC, 9:00pm.
As the task force goes to extreme lengths in order to further an investigation, Detective Linden and Holder are brought back together during their search for "the voice"; Seward is offered incentive to follow the established rules.

Mad Men, The Quality of Mercy. AMC, 10:00pm.
Tensions quickly mount at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce as the partners of the agency debate about a new campaign being developed for an important client; Don decides to get away from the chaos of the agency by taking a day off.

 

Monday

Warehouse 13, What Matters Most. Syfy, 10:00pm.
United States Secret Service Agents Myka Bering and Pete Lattimer must figure out what's going on at a high-class and swanky gated community where residents are being affected by a mysterious and versatile supernatural artifact.

Mistresses, Breaking and Entering. ABC, 10:00pm.
Savi and Dominic are struggling as their professional and personal lives continue to clash; Joss' has a new boss and he has decided that she needs a seemingly impossible assignment; Karen continues to deal with the Grey family and their disfunctions.

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

 

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

 

 

 

Sunday

Crossing Borders, Pilot. NBC, 9:00pm.
Former NYPD detective Carl Hickman became a recluse until he receives an offer from his friend Detective Major Louis Daniel to join a team of unique specialists to help track down a serial killer crossing various international borders undetected. 2 hrs.

The Killing, Scared and Running. AMC, 9:00pm.
Sarah and Holder do everything they can in order to find a victim on the run in order to ensure that no one else finds them first; Ray Seward begrudgingly takes in an unexpected visitor and he does very little to be a warm and welcoming host.

Mad Men, In Care Of. AMC, 10:00pm.
With all the troubles that Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce has had to overcome, Don begins to feel overwhelmed while dealing with a very serious problem of his own which leads to the agency partner desperately searching for a solution.

 

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

TV This Week: Tonys, Warehouse 13

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The Tony Awards are tonight and next Sunday night is the Miss USA pageant. Also it looks like Warehouse 13 is back with new episodes. The Killing and Mad Men continue with new episodes.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

The 67th Annual Tony Awards. CBS, 8:00pm.
Broadway's biggest stars gather at Radio City Music Hall in New York City as the American Theatre Wing takes time to honor the best performances and productions of the year with awards for acting, musical score, dance choreography and more. The Host is Neil Patrick Harris. 3 hrs.

The Killing, Seventeen. AMC, 9:00pm.
Sarah decides to join the task force in order to carry out her own plans; Holder manages to form an acquaintance with a street informant in the Jungle; the hatred between two long-time rivals is fueled as Seward willingly raises the tension.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Congo. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain is excited about going to Congo because it is the setting for one of his favorite books, Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, which became the basis for one of his favorite films, Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.

Mad Men, Favors. AMC, 10:00pm.
Betty begins to prepare for her daughter's future which means looking into Sally's various options; Peggy finds that her home life is beginning to be more troublesome than her hectic career, so she does what she can to address her issues at home.

 

Monday

Warehouse 13, Runaway. Syfy, 10:00pm.
Agents Pete Lattimer, Myka Bering, along with Steve Jinks, must partner with a United States Marshal in order to track down two fugitives that escaped from an Arkansas State Prison as the result of a strange volcanic event.

Mistresses, The Morning After. ABC, 10:00pm.
Savi is looking for advice about her night with Dominic and while Karen tells her to wait before telling Harry, April seems to have a completely different reaction; April investigates claims that her husband led another life; Joss finds a new friend.

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

 

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

 

 

 

Sunday

The 2013 Miss USA Competition. NBC, 9:00pm.
One representative from each of the 50 states, including the District of Columbia, head to Las Vegas for an opportunity to be crowned as the successor of 2012 Miss USA; contestants are judged in swimsuit, evening gown and interview. 2 hrs.

The Killing, Head Shots. AMC, 9:00pm.
As the task force goes to extreme lengths in order to further an investigation, Detective Linden and Holder are brought back together during their search for "the voice"; Seward is offered incentive to follow the established rules.

Mad Men, The Quality of Mercy. AMC, 10:00pm.
Tensions quickly mount at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce as the partners of the agency debate about a new campaign being developed for an important client; Don decides to get away from the chaos of the agency by taking a day off.

 

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Sunday, June 2, 2013

TV This Week: The Killing, Mad Men, Mistresses, Revolution

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By the calendar it may not be quite summer yet but it is in full swing on television, most shows are into repeats already. The Killing is a summer show that is starting a new season tonight and I've heard good things about it. The Pilot of Mistresses premieres this week, it sounds cheesy but maybe it's a fine cheese. Also Mad Men still has some new episodes for us. Finally this week Revolution airs its season finale.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

The Killing, The Jungle; That You Fear the Most. AMC, 8:00pm.
Detective Sarah Linden desperately tries to keep her past mistakes from tormenting her life; Holder finds himself struggling with a new assignment given to him; a prisoner manages to show his true colors while in prison. 2 hrs.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Peru. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony and fellow chef Eric Ripert go looking for a particular variety of wild cocoa that is only found in a remote part of the Andes, experiencing the pre-Colombian lifestyles of the rural areas as well as the modernity of Lima, the capital city.

Mad Men, A Tale of Two Cities. AMC, 10:00pm.
In order to ensure that Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce continues to grow, everyone at the agency comes together to hold on to a client that is questioning their ties with the company; Joan tries to compose herself after being caught off guard.

 

Monday

Revolution, The Dark Tower. NBC, 10:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * Miles' leadership ability and character are put to the ultimate test as his feelings for Rachel and Nora are brought in to play while the Rebels begin their invasion of the Tower, putting everybody involved in to life-threatening danger.

Mistresses, Pilot. ABC, 10:00pm.
Troubled by the frustrations of trying to get pregnant with Harry, Savi finds herself attracted to Dominic; April has been getting prank calls ever since her husband's life insurance check came in; Karen is in an affair with a married patient.

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

 

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

Jason and the Argonauts, 1963 moviie, 2 hrs. Antenna TV, 8:00pm.
A legendary hero from ancient Greece enlists a band of warriors to sail to the ends of the Earth on a quest for the sacred Golden Fleece, and along the way, they battle monsters, greed, a bronze giant and a treacherous army of skeletons.
Stars: Todd Armstrong, Honor Blackman, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Niall McGinnis, and Nancy Kovack.

 

Sunday

The 67th Annual Tony Awards. CBS, 8:00pm.
Broadway's biggest stars gather at Radio City Music Hall in New York City as the American Theatre Wing takes time to honor the best performances and productions of the year with awards for acting, musical score, dance choreography and more. The Host is Neil Patrick Harris. 3 hrs.

The Killing, Seventeen. AMC, 9:00pm.
Sarah decides to join the task force in order to carry out her own plans; Holder manages to form an acquaintance with a street informant in the Jungle; the hatred between two long-time rivals is fueled as Seward willingly raises the tension.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Congo. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain is excited about going to Congo because it is the setting for one of his favorite books, Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, which became the basis for one of his favorite films, Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.

Mad Men, Favors. AMC, 10:00pm.
Betty begins to prepare for her daughter's future which means looking into Sally's various options; Peggy finds that her home life is beginning to be more troublesome than her hectic career, so she does what she can to address her issues at home.

 

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

TV This Week: Doctor Who Revisited; Body of Proof series finale

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After your day at the beach or cook-out Sunday night Memorial Day weekend watch Doctor Who Revisited. Later in the week PBS has a few interesting shows, one is about the Boston Bombing.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

Doctor Who Revisited, The Fifth Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A detailed look is taken at earlier seasons of the iconic television show Doctor Who, a phenomenon that is still popular after 50 years, featuring The Fifth Doctor, played by Peter Davison, and his foes, the Cybermen and Master. 3 hrs.

Mad Men, The Better Half. AMC, 10:00pm.
Roger continues to have the same dream every night and becomes concerned about the repetition; Joan takes some time off from the agency in order to enjoy the beach, which results in an interesting outing for the beautiful Ms. Harris.

 

Monday

Revolution, City of Men. NBC, 10:00pm.
Miles, Charlie, Nora and Aaron finally discover a way to enter the Tower, which pits Miles against Monroe once again in a battle that proves to be deadlier than their first encounter; Tom and Jason Neville find themselves shut out of the Tower.

 

Tuesday

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, Built to last. PBS, 9:00pm.
Host Peter Sagal visits Iceland to examine the country's decision to create a new constitution that was inspired by the Constitution of the United States, and later, he looks into why the U.S. Constitution has lasted over 225 years.

FrontLine, Outlawed in Pakistan. PBS, 10:00pm.
A young female rape victim's five-year struggle through Pakistan's broken justice system is chronicled, examining her courage to come forward, the alleged rapists' attempts to clear their names, and society's beliefs about victims of rape.

Body of Proof, Daddy Issues. ABC, 10:00pm.
* * * Series Finale * * * Megan brings Tommy along for her father's exhumation, but instead of answering questions about his suicide, it seems to just make more; Megan's mother suggests looking into her husband's patient files that may hold connections to his death.

 

Wednesday

Nova, Manhunt - Boston Bombers. ABC, 9:00pm.
The investigation and manhunt following the deadly Boston Marathon bombings on April 15 are chronicled, examining the roles of various innovative technologies, including bomb chemistry analysis and traditional detective work.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

 

 

 

Sunday

The Killing. AMC, 8:00pm.
Detective Sarah Linden desperately tries to keep her past mistakes from tormenting her life; Holder finds himself struggling with a new assignment given to him; a prisoner manages to show his true colors while in prison. 2 hrs.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Peru. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony and fellow chef Eric Ripert go looking for a particular variety of wild cocoa that is only found in a remote part of the Andes, experiencing the pre-Colombian lifestyles of the rural areas as well as the modernity of Lima, the capital city.

 

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

TV This Week: Doctor Who Revisited, Mel Brooks

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The TV sweeps period ends this week; by the looks of things I would say that it's Wednesday. Next Sunday night Doctor Who Revisited is up to the Fifth Doctor. Lastly fans of Mel Brooks will want to watch American Masters Monday night.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

The Simpsons, The Saga of Carl Carlson; Dangers on a Train. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Homer, Moe, Lenny, and Carl win $200,000 in the lottery, Carl takes the money and runs back to his homeland in Iceland; Marge meets a man after accidentally visiting a website for married people to arrange affairs on instead of a baking site.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Libya. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain explores the aftermath of the civil war that toppled Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, looking at cultural surprises such as Italian restaurants and Arabic-speaking rappers who returned home to fight the powers that be.

Mad Men, The Crash. AMC, 10:00pm.
Don is unable to conduct his regular business due to an unexpected visitor that manages to disrupt his life; while struggling to come up with a worthy idea for a campaign, Peggy attempts to find something to inspire her.

 

Monday

American Masters, Mel Brooks. PBS, 9:00pm.
The life and career of American entertainer and filmmaker Mel Brooks are explored as never-before-told stories are shared and actor Matthew Broderick, actor Nathan Lane, actress Joan Rivers, and other friends and colleagues are interviewed. 1½ hrs.

Revolution, Clue. NBC, 10:00pm.
While Nora is held captive and savagely tortured within inches of her life, Monroe learns about Rachel's plan to infiltrate the Tower, though he is unaware of how far her scheme truly goes; Miles is determined to find a murder in among the team.

Bates Motel, Midnight. A&E, 10:00pm.
Sheriff Romero decides that it is finally time for him to take action; Norman anticipates his date with Emma when he asks to take her to the school dance; Miss Watson assists Norman by giving him a ride back to the motel.

 

Tuesday

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, Created Equal. PBS, 9:00pm.
As the 14th Amendment is examined, a look is taken at the Declaration of Independence's inclusion of the idea that all men were equal and the 75 years and bloody war it took before the right of equality was included in the Constitution.

 

Wednesday

Modern Family, Goodnight Gracie. ABC, 9:00pm.
Claire helps Phil with Grace's last wish for Frank and the kids reflect on the presents left to them; Gloria faces an outstanding arrest warrant; Cam fits right in with an elderly women's group; Jay runs into an important person from his past.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

 

 

 

Sunday

Doctor Who Revisited, The Fifth Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A detailed look is taken at earlier seasons of the iconic television show Doctor Who, a phenomenon that is still popular after 50 years, featuring The Fifth Doctor, played by Peter Davison, and his foes, the Cybermen and Master. 3 hrs.

Mad Men, The Better Half. AMC, 10:00pm.
Roger continues to have the same dream every night and becomes concerned about the repetition; Joan takes some time off from the agency in order to enjoy the beach, which results in an interesting outing for the beautiful Ms. Harris.

 

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

TV This Week: Finales for Survivor, Doctor Who, Body of Proof

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Season finales this week for Survivor and Doctor Who. Sadly Body of Proof ends its series Tuesday night.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: American aid worker Jessica Buchanan recalls her dramatic Navy SEALs rescue in the Somali desert; a course that teaches disabled vets to start their own businesses; Charlie Rose visits Microsoft founder Bill Gates in his private office.

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Season Finale. CBS, 8:00pm.
After a harrowing season of surviving in the Philippines, the remaining castaways still competing for the $1 million grand prize end their journey and prepare to face a jury of their peers who will ultimately decide the sole survivor of season 26. 2 hrs. Note: Reunion Show at 10pm.

The Simpsons, Fabulous Faker Boy. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Bart begins to explore his creative type at Marge's encouragement, she hires Slava's daughter as his piano instructor; when the last two hairs on Homer's head fall out, he begins to try a variety of headgear to hide it from Marge.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Morocco (Tangier). CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain visits the former International Zone, the part of Morocco where artists such as Paul Bowles, William Burroughs, Tennessee Williams and the Rolling Stones went to escape moral prohibitions and rekindle their inspiration.

Mad Men, Man with a Plan. AMC, 10:00pm.
Everyone at the agency diligently works to try and satisfy the wants and needs of competing clients in order to solidify their commitment to the company; Pete Campbell is caught off guard when he gets an unexpected visit.

 

Monday

Revolution, The Longest Day. NBC, 10:00pm.
Romantic connections begin to heat up among the rebels as an onslaught of drone attacks from the militia threaten everyone involved; an assassination attempt made on Monroe's life heightens his paranoia while Foster contemplates surrendering.

Bates Motel, Underwater. A&E, 10:00pm.
While Abernathy continues to put pressure on Norman, Norman is still unsure what he wants from him; the friendship between Dylan and Bradley grows; Miss Watson notices Norman's active imagination, and encourages it; Emma takes a trip.

Independent Lens, Invisible War. PBS, 10:00pm.
The issues of rape and sexual assault in the United States military are examined, revealing the culture and conditions that led to few prosecutions, the various struggles female victims and male victims are facing, and more.

 

Tuesday

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, It's A Free Country. PBS, 9:00pm.
Peter examines the section of the Constitution that many believe to be its most important feature, the Bill of Rights, and several headline-making stories that involve freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to privacy.

Body of Proof, Breakout. ABC, 10:00pm.
* * * Series Finale * * * After an inmate escapes a prison transport van and quickly becomes a wanted fugitive in Philadelphia, a witness from his murder trial mysteriously ends up dead, forcing the man to seek out Megan in hopes that she will hear his pleas of innocence.

 

Wednesday

Modern Family, Games People Play. ABC, 9:00pm.
Phil gets a brand new RV for the family in hopes going on a fun road trip, leaving Claire to let him learn the hard way as to why this is a terrible idea; Jay and Gloria help Manny look for his backpack; Mitch & Cam get competitive at Lily's meet.

Secrets of the Dead, Cavemen Cold Case. PBS, 10:00pm.
Scientists examine 49,000-year-old Neanderthal bones found in a remote region of Spain in order to determine how they died and what their deaths may mean for the Neanderthal extinction, but the discovery of possible cannibalism raises more questions.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, The Name of the Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * The Doctor keeps a secret that he plans to tell no one as long as he remains among the living, but though he plans to take the secret with him to his very grave, the truth is discovered sooner than anyone could have expected.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Host actor Ben Affleck, musical guest Kanye West.

 

Sunday

The Simpsons, The Saga of Carl Carlson; Dangers on a Train. Fox, 8:00pm.
Two episodes of The Simpsons.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Libya. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain explores the aftermath of the civil war that toppled Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, looking at cultural surprises such as Italian restaurants and Arabic-speaking rappers who returned home to fight the powers that be.

Mad Men, The Crash. AMC, 10:00pm.
Don is unable to conduct his regular business due to an unexpected visitor that manages to disrupt his life; while struggling to come up with a worthy idea for a campaign, Peggy attempts to find something to inspire her.

 

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Sunday, May 5, 2013

TV This Week: Survivor Season Finale

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It's that time of year again, May TV Sweeps, so network shows will be wrapping up their seasons soon. Also ending its season (and series) this week is Touch (I think).

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: Lesley Stahl reports on counterinsurgency tactics helping law enforcement officers in Springfield, Mass.; Scott Pelley reports on a charity that's given $1.25 billion to New York's neediest; a report on veteran's traumatic brain injuries.

The Simpsons, Whiskey Business. Fox, 8:00pm.
Moe winds up going into business when a group of venture capitalists take interest in his homemade whiskey; Grampa injures himself while babysitting Bart, leaving Bart to take care of him; Lisa is insulted by a hologram of Bleeding Gums Murphy.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Canada. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain takes a railway journey across Canada in the company of restaurateurs David McMillan and Frederic Morin, the fun-loving founders of a world-renowned Montreal steak-and-seafood eating place called Joe Beef.

Mad Men, For Immediate Release. AMC, 10:00pm.
Roger reexamines his methods and decides to make a change to the way he works in the hopes of bringing in new business for the agency; Pete Campbell finds himself in an awkward situation during an unexpected encounter with a client.

 

Monday

Revolution, The Love Boat. NBC, 10:00pm.
Despite being thrown in to a situation where they're fighting for common goals, Miles refuses to place any trust in Tom; Charlie, Jason, and Nora execute a daring plan of action to rescue Dr. Stephen Camp in an attempt to thwart Monroe.

Bates Motel, A Boy and His Dog. A&E, 10:00pm.
While Norma gets in a tight situation with a stranger, Bradley grows frustrated over the rumors spreading at school; Dylan and Remo get away from town but their road trip quickly turns violent, and Norman takes up a strange hobby.

 

Tuesday

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, A More Perfect Union. PBS, 9:00pm.
The host travels across America, examining the Constitution's delicate balance of power through the differing opinions of people who think the government has become too big and those who believe a strong central government has improved the nation.

Body of Proof, Dark City. ABC, 10:00pm.
A plane crashes into the main power grid of a city in Philadelphia due to a gunman opening fire while aloft, leaving Megan to conduct autopsies during rolling blackouts when one of the bodies goes missing; Tommy and Adam get in a serious accident.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Don't Say Anything About My Mom. CBS, 8:00pm.
The final six get a much-needed visit from family members, leading to an emotional day for everyone; Cochran worries that he may be the next to have their torch snuffed; one castaway is forced to make a game-changing decision.

Modern Family, My Hero. ABC, 9:00pm.
A very personable and successful doctor and ex of Mitch, invites the whole family out to a fundraising event at the local roller rink; Phil teaches Gloria to skate; Manny and Luke must choose subjects for their 'My Hero' essays.

Secrets of the Dead, Death on the Railroad. PBS, 10:00pm.
Utilizing modern forensic and scientific investigative techniques, experts set out to uncover the truth behind the suspicious deaths of 57 Irish immigrants who were hired in 1832 to lay railroad tracks in West Chester, Pa.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

Touch, Leviathan. Fox, 9:00pm.
As Aster Corps prepares to take a top spot in the global economy, Nicole Farington stops at nothing to achieve her goals; Martin and Trevor interrogate a captured enforcer in a race against time to save Jake and Amelia from Aster Corps' grasp.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, Nightmare in Silver. BBC America, 8:00pm.
The Doctor arrives at Hedgewick's World of Wonders, a great location to spend a day out enjoying a theme park, but also the starting point for a deadly silver resurrection that could turn out to be more frightening than the tallest roller coaster.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Hostess actress Kristen Wiig, musical guests Vampire Weekend.

 

Sunday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Season Finale. CBS, 8:00pm.
After a harrowing season of surviving in the Philippines, the remaining castaways still competing for the $1 million grand prize end their journey and prepare to face a jury of their peers who will ultimately decide the sole survivor of season 26. 2 hrs. Note: Reunion Show at 10pm.

The Simpsons, Fabulous Faker Boy. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Bart begins to explore his creative type at Marge's encouragement, she hires Slava's daughter as his piano instructor; when the last two hairs on Homer's head fall out, he begins to try a variety of headgear to hide it from Marge.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Morocco (Tangier). CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain visits the former International Zone, the part of Morocco where artists such as Paul Bowles, William Burroughs, Tennessee Williams and the Rolling Stones went to escape moral prohibitions and rekindle their inspiration.

Mad Men, Man with a Plan. AMC, 10:00pm.
Everyone at the agency diligently works to try and satisfy the wants and needs of competing clients in order to solidify their commitment to the company; Pete Campbell is caught off guard when he gets an unexpected visit.

 

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

TV This Week: Doctor Who Revisited; Season Finales of Vikings and The Following

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Doctor Who Revisited is up to the fourth Doctor (the one with the long scarf) and Tom Baker participates in this special to air tonight. Also tonight is the Season Finale of Vikings; it has been renewed for another season. Monday is the Season Finale of The Following. Lastly, Modern Family and Saturday Night Live return with new shows.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: Steve Kroft speaks with serial killer nurse, Charles Cullen, who confessed to as many as 40 murders in a 16-year career; a profile on jockey Rosie Napravnik, the only female riding in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

Doctor Who Revisited, The Fourth Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A detailed look is taken at the iconic television show Doctor Who, featuring The Fourth Doctor, who was played by Tom Baker, who used a recognizable, long scarf and an eccentric style of dress and speech to make the part his own.

The Simpsons, Pulpit Friction. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Homer is recruited to be a deacon at church by the new reverend in town, Bart asks Flanders to help track down Reverend Lovejoy as Homer begins to get too invested in the faith; Marge finds that the dry cleaners swapped her wedding dress.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Columbia. CNN, 9:00pm.
Host Anthony Bourdain observes how Colombia has changed over the past 10 years as he travels from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast and visits inland sites that were formerly coca farms controlled by the drug cartels.

Mad Men, The Flood. AMC, 10:00pm.
In an attempt to attain a sense of security for herself, Peggy begins to plan for the future; Roger sees an opportunity to add another big account to the agency, which leads to him pulling out all the stops in order to impress the potential client.

Vikings, All Change. History, 10:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * King Horik commissions Ragnar to assemble a crew to resolve a dispute over land in Gotaland with its leader, Jarl Borg, but their encounter may not have the intended outcome; the village asks Lagertha to plead with the gods to rid a plague.

 

Monday

The Following, The Final Chapter. Fox, 9:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * Ryan races to capture Carroll and put an end to his plans before they reach their deadly conclusion; Carroll leads Claire to a top-secret location as he begins to prepare for the final showdown between himself and the FBI.

Revolution, Home. NBC, 10:00pm.
Aaron inadvertently finds his life turned upside down as he accompanies Rachel on her adamant quest toward the mysterious tower; tempers begin flaring to catastrophic proportions between Miles and Monroe over a mutual infatuation of the past.

Bates Motel, The Man in Number 9. A&E, 10:00pm.
The Bates finally open up the hotel for service, and Norma is surprised to see who their first guest is; after attending the school for a few weeks, Norman begins to discover that even the popular girls can be complicated.

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, New. CBS, 8:00pm.
The remaining castaways must reorganize their end-game strategies after realizing they must compete in two challenges and attended two Tribal Councils in the same week; big moves are considered when finale alliances are formed.

Modern Family, Career Day. ABC, 9:00pm.
Phil is excited to talk to Luke and Manny's classmates for career day, but it doesn't go according to plan; Jay takes some shameful measures to prove to Gloria that he actually does want to be a novelist; Mitch and Cam fail at being the Tooth Fairy.

The Americans, The Colonel. FX, 10:00pm.
Philip and Elizabeth grow concerned that their latest orders may be a set up posing as a routine meeting; Stan continues his investigation with the FBI which brings him closer to the seemingly normal couple; the Jennings learn about their cover.

Secrets of the Dead, Bugging Hitler's Soldiers. PBS, 10:00pm.
Examined is the unprecedented and clandestine surveillance operation that revealed German POWs' inner most thoughts about Nazi Germany and a number of valuable military secrets that helped the Allies win the Second World War.

 

Thursday

Much More Than A Game, Sport Cities. beIN Sport, 8:00pm.
A look at sports fans in London and Philadelphia.

 

Friday

Touch, Fight or Flight. Fox, 9:00pm.
With the Aster Corps quarterly review coming soon, Nicole Farington becomes desperate for Calvin to deliver results from their study on the "Righteous 36"; an intense encounter with an enforcer leads Trevor to go undercover as a test subject.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, The Crimson Horror. BBC America, 8:00pm.
Bodies are turning up across Victorian Yorkshire, and as if that isn't bad enough, the skin of the corpses has a waxy consistency and is glowing with a strange, red light that betrays the fact that something ghastly is going on.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Host Zach Galifianakis, musical guests Of Monsters and Men.

 

Sunday

The Simpsons, Whiskey Business. Fox, 8:00pm.
Moe winds up going into business when a group of venture capitalists take interest in his homemade whiskey; Grampa injures himself while babysitting Bart, leaving Bart to take care of him; Lisa is insulted by a hologram of Bleeding Gums Murphy.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Quebec. CNN, 9:00pm.
No description available at time of writing.

Mad Men, For Immediate Release. AMC, 10:00pm.
Roger reexamines his methods and decides to make a change to the way he works in the hopes of bringing in new business for the agency; Pete Campbell finds himself in an awkward situation during an unexpected encounter with a client.

 

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

TV This Week: Doctor Who Revisited, Touch returns

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Doctor Who Revisited is up to the fourth Doctor (the one with the long scarf) and Tom Baker participates in this special to air next Sunday night. Touch returns Friday with a new episode, will the series end during May sweeps?

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: the latest news in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation; Lara Logan reports on dogs trained to sniff out bombs who often go from battlefield to police departments; Lesley Stahl takes look inside the September 11th Memorial Museum.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Los Angeles (Koreatown). CNN, 9:00pm.
Host Anthony Bourdain gets a unique look at Los Angeles by confining his visit to the three-square-mile area known as Koreatown, where the effects of the 1992 riots that followed the acquittal of police officers accused of brutality are still felt.

Mad Men, To Have and To Hold. AMC, 10:00pm.
The heads of the agency decide to make a strategic move to keep a new campaign under wraps from the rest of the staff and others in the industry; Joan gets a visit from an old friend but the reunion causes some tension for her and her new life.

Vikings, Sacrifice. History, 10:00pm.
Anguished over the death of their unborn son, mixed emotions follow Ragnar and Lagertha on the traditional pilgrimage to Uppsalla to thank their gods, and Athelstan's Christian faith is put to the test during the Vikings' sacrifice ritual.

 

Monday

The Following, The End Is Near. Fox, 9:00pm.
Ryan, Parker, and Weston prepare to storm the Followers' mansion, unaware that Carroll has an escape plan; followers in disguise create a diversion at an evacuation center that leads to panic and the kidnapping of one of the FBI officials.

Revolution, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia. NBC, 10:00pm.
When Neville mysteriously vanishes and his son, Jason, is left to make a big decision, Monroe is stricken with paranoia while Miles strengthens his bond with Charlie and suddenly begins experiencing romantic attractions to both Rachel and Nora.

Bates Motel, The Truth. A&E, 10:00pm.
While Norman is confused over Dylan's sudden request for him to move in with him, Norma can no longer handle Norman's friend Emma's interference in her family life and tells her face to face that some things are better kept to themselves.

 

Tuesday

Body of Proof, Committed. ABC, 10:00pm.
When a mentally disturbed teenager is found murdered in a mental institution Megan and Tommy find a patient seemingly lucid and completely sane that says she witnessed the killer climbing down from a heating vent and meant to kill her.

Frontline, The Retirement Gamble. PBS, 10:00pm.
Leading correspondent Martin Smith investigates the financial services industry and the rise of the 401(k), revealing how fees, kickbacks and self-dealing are profiting Wall Street while putting consumers' savings in jeopardy.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Come Over to the Dark Side. CBS, 8:00pm.
After successfully ousting Phillip in last week's blindside, the 'Three Amigos' plan to take control yet again by concocting a lie to spread around camp, meanwhile the remaining castaways prepare for the infamous food auction.

The Americans, The Oath. FX, 10:00pm.
One of the agents under Elizabeth's supervision returns to her with some valuable intelligence for sale; Philip and Elizabeth risk their lives in a possible set-up; Stan continues to search for Directorate S and gets some interesting results.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

Touch, Accused. Fox, 9:00pm.
When Martin tries to clear his name, he reveals his motivations to a skeptical detective; Jake leads Avram on a hunt for a possible member of the "Righteous 36"; Calvin's meeting with an Aster Corps executive accelerates his mission.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS. BBC America, 8:00pm.
After the TARDIS crashes, the Doctor discovers that Clara is lost inside of the time machine and spacecraft, and to make the rescue even more challenging, the Doctor only has half an hour remaining until his ship is set to explode.

 

Sunday

Doctor Who Revisited, The Fourth Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A detailed look is taken at the iconic television show Doctor Who, featuring The Fourth Doctor, who was played by Tom Baker, who used a recognizable, long scarf and an eccentric style of dress and speech to make the part his own.

The Simpsons, Pulpit Friction. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Homer is recruited to be a deacon at church by the new reverend in town, Bart asks Flanders to help track down Reverend Lovejoy as Homer begins to get too invested in the faith; Marge finds that the dry cleaners swapped her wedding dress.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Columbia. CNN, 9:00pm.
Host Anthony Bourdain observes how Colombia has changed over the past 10 years as he travels from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast and visits inland sites that were formerly coca farms controlled by the drug cartels.

Mad Men, The Flood. AMC, 10:00pm.
In an attempt to attain a sense of security for herself, Peggy begins to plan for the future; Roger sees an opportunity to add another big account to the agency, which leads to him pulling out all the stops in order to impress the potential client.

Vikings, All Change. History, 10:00pm.
King Horik commissions Ragnar to assemble a crew to resolve a dispute over land in Gotaland with its leader, Jarl Borg, but their encounter may not have the intended outcome; the village asks Lagertha to plead with the gods to rid a plague.

 

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

TV This Week: Parts Unknown, Defiance, Central Park 5

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The list of shows I want to watch is getting quite long, I may have to trim a few shows. Two new shows this week and a PBS special. Parts Unknown is Anthony Bourdain new travel show Sunday nights on CNN. Defiance is a science fiction show on Syfy that I know absolutely nothing about, I just saw it recently in the TV listings. The Central Park Five is not some new music group, they were falsely convicted of a sensational crime in 1980s.

So what shows would I stop watching? The most likely to be dropped by me would be Revolution and Body of Proof.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: Lara Logan joins African soldiers and their U.S. military advisors as they search for Joseph Kony; an interview with Cy Young winning pitcher, R.A. Dickey; Marfa, Texas, a cultural stew of cowboys and artists mixing it up in a small town.

The Simpsons, What Animated Women Want. Fox, 8:00pm.
Homer must attempt to save his marriage when Marge becomes fed up with his behavior; after watching "A Streetcar Named Desire" Milhouse decides to take on a Marlon Brando-inspired bad boy attitude to try and attract Lisa.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Myanmar. CNN, 9:00pm.
* * * Series Premiere * * * Host Anthony Bourdain has wanted to go to Myanmar, formerly Burma, for many years but was prevented by the country's government; a recent relaxation of control makes it possible for him to visit one of the most beautiful areas in Asia.

Mad Men, The Collaborators. AMC, 10:00pm.
Don struggles to form a good relationship with a client who threatens to affect the campaign they are working on; Pete does what he can to make a good impression on a guest; Peggy is left to tend to an unmotivated staff.

Vikings, A King's Ransom. History, 10:00pm.
Searching for a ransom in exchange for peace, Ragnar Lothbrok sets sail with three Viking ships destined for eastern England's heart of power, the Royal Villa of King Aelle, but the king has his own plans for the marauders.

 

Monday

The Following, Havenport. Fox, 9:00pm.
A local police department is brought into the case, and when Roderick's role as sherrif is called into question, he makes a decision that threatens Joey's safety; Ryan goes against the FBI in order to try and gain the trust of one of the followers.

Defiance, Pilot. Syfy, 9:00pm.
After aliens seeking a new homeland fight a war with the Earth, a former soldier returns to his old home of St. Louis to find it transformed into a battered refugee camp where humans and aliens coexist more or less peacefully despite dangers. Note: I'm not sure this will be on OnDemand or not, if it is then I will try and watch it.

Revolution, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia. NBC, 10:00pm.
When Neville mysteriously vanishes and his son, Jason, is left to make a big decision, Monroe is stricken with paranoia while Miles strengthens his bond with Charlie and suddenly begins experiencing romantic attractions to both Rachel and Nora.

Bates Motel, Ocean View. A&E, 10:00pm.
While Norman and Emma continue to look for clues after the recent events, they are only lead to an even more shocking discovery, he pursues Bradley and desperately wants Norma to come home after she leaves to seek much needed help.

 

Tuesday

Body of Proof, Disappearing Act. ABC, 10:00pm.
A rich investment fund manager stands trial for scamming his investors out of billion dollars, but he is kidnapped outside the courthouse, and later a video surfaces of the man being killed; Megan gets closer to the truth about her father.

The Central Park Five, special, documentary. PBS, 9:00pm.
Five African-American and Latino teenagers are falsely accused of raping a white woman in Central Park, but after being convicted and spending over six years in prison, the real rapist confesses to the crime he committed in the 1989 case.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest. CBS, 8:00pm.
A debilitating accident may mean the end of the line for one castaway, meanwhile everyone is forced to scramble and possibly turn on one another at the latest Tribal Council after an unexpected bomb is dropped; only 10 participants remain.

The Americans, Covert War. FX, 10:00pm.
Elizabeth is left greatly affected after learning of shocking events that have occurred back in her home country, which leads to her aggressively trying to convince Phillip to take on a dangerous mission with her that could jeopardize their cover.

 

Thursday

Sweet Smell of Success, 1957 movie. ThisTV, 8:00pm.
A despotic Broadway columnist, who uses his press power to destroy friends and foes, becomes determined to prevent his sister from marrying a jazz musician, so he hires an unscrupulous press agent to break up the affair. Stars: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Sam Levene, and Barbara Nichols.

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, Hide. BBC America, 8:00pm.
The Doctor and Clara find themselves in the haunted Caliburn House, where a ghost-hunting professor and a psychic hunt for a spirit known as the Witch of the Well, but The Doctor wonders if the apparition is really a ghost.

 

Sunday

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Los Angeles (Koreatown). CNN, 9:00pm.
No information available at time of publication.

Mad Men, To Have and To Hold. AMC, 10:00pm.
The heads of the agency decide to make a strategic move to keep a new campaign under wraps from the rest of the staff and others in the industry; Joan gets a visit from an old friend but the reunion causes some tension for her and her new life.

Vikings, Sacrifice. History, 10:00pm.
Anguished over the death of their unborn son, mixed emotions follow Ragnar and Lagertha on the traditional pilgrimage to Uppsalla to thank their gods, and Athelstan's Christian faith is put to the test during the Vikings' sacrifice ritual.

 

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Sunday, April 7, 2013

TV This Week: April 7, 2013 - Mad Men premiere, Frontline examines Syria, Touch done?

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Mad Men starts a new season tonight! Will you watch the Madison Avenue ad men now that the zombies are done until October? Frontline, PBS' documentary show, looks at the situation in Syria this week. No Touch this week, was last week's show the finale?

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: the parents of victims of the Newtown massacre talk about their lifetime quest to change gun laws and prevent the violence that took their children from them; a look at basketball star Jeremy Lin and his rise to the NBA.

Mad Men, Welcome to the Tombs. AMC, 9:00pm.
* * * New Season * * * Don attempts to further the growth of the agency by spearheading a new campaign that shows a lot of promise; Roger is left in a state of shock after getting some unsettling news; Betty decides to open up her home to a guest. 2 hrs.

Vikings, Burial of the Dead. History, 10:00pm.
After the discovery of Rollo's violent torture because of orders given by Haraldson, a weak and injured Ragnar goes to the Earl for a confrontation, but only one of the two men will walk away from the monumental fight alive.

 

Monday

The Following, The Curse. Fox, 9:00pm.
Ryan and the FBI discover a follower who could possibly lead them to Carroll's location; the run-in with Carroll's cult may have had a larger impact on Weston expected as he returns to the investigation; Claire and Emma come face to face.

Revolution, The Song Remains the Same. NBC, 10:00pm.
As Neville begins finding himself in an increasingly difficult situation when Monroe begins questioning his loyalties, Rachel puts strain on her mending relationship with Charlie after she decides to venture out on a mission to restore power.

Bates Motel, Trust Me. A&E, 10:00pm.
Even though they've been living in the town for a few weeks, Norma doesn't feel like they've adjusted yet and a small turn of events causes her to raise her suspicions about the townspeople, but her attention is continually being diverted.

 

Tuesday

Body of Proof, Doubting Tommy. ABC, 10:00pm.
When Megan stumbles across a blood soaked Tommy at the crime scene of a young girl, with no memory of the previous night's events, she must curb her own feels of doubt and help prove his innocence as the evidence continues to mount against him.

Frontline, Syria Behind the Lines. PBS, 10:00pm.
The devastating and deadly religious feud in Syria is explored from both sides of the war, revealing the daily struggles of the rebels, government soldiers and civilians as people who once lived together peacefully now fight each other.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Cut Off the Head of the Snake. CBS, 8:00pm.
One castaway unwittingly learns a secret that could turn the tables on certain alliances; chaos ensues when the group cannot decide before Tribal Council whether to oust a weak and unsuspecting opponent or blindside a threatening one.

Modern Family, Flip Flop. ABC, 9:00pm.
Phil believes that he can sell Claire and Cam's flipped house, but recruits the entire family into taking desperate measures when it proves to be harder than thought; Javier annoys Gloria when he brings his new girlfriend to visit Manny.

NOVA, Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Awakening. PBS, 9:00pm.
Experts explore the red hills of Australia in hopes of uncovering the mysteries surrounding the birth of the planet and the evolution of life, with an in-depth look at an assortment of bacterial slime and other early forms of life.

The Americans, Only You. FX, 10:00pm.
Stan follows a clue that points him to one of Gregory's crew members, which brings him startling close to Elizabeth; Elizabeth and Philip find themselves having to once again deal with conflicts that threaten their professional and personal union.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, Cold War. BBC America, 8:00pm.
The Doctor and Clara land on a submarine in 1983, but unfortunately, it is loaded with nuclear weapons, contains an alien creature on the loose and is spiraling into the depths of the ocean, putting all of human kind at risk.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Host Vince Vaughn, musical guest Miguel.

 

Sunday

The Simpsons, What Animated Women Want. Fox, 8:00pm.
Homer must attempt to save his marriage when Marge becomes fed up with his behavior; after watching "A Streetcar Named Desire" Milhouse decides to take on a Marlon Brando-inspired bad boy attitude to try and attract Lisa.

Mad Men, The Collaborators. AMC, 10:00pm.
Don struggles to form a good relationship with a client who threatens to affect the campaign they are working on; Pete does what he can to make a good impression on a guest; Peggy is left to tend to an unmotivated staff.

Vikings, A King's Ransom. History, 10:00pm.
Searching for a ransom in exchange for peace, Ragnar Lothbrok sets sail with three Viking ships destined for eastern England's heart of power, the Royal Villa of King Aelle, but the king has his own plans for the marauders.

 

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

TV This Week: March 31, 2013 - Walking Dead finale, Mad Men premier

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The Walking Dead Season Finale is tonight. Also this evening you can watch the Third Doctor on BBC America. Mad Men starts a new season this week and The Americans returns with a new episode.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Easter Sunday

The Doctor Revisited, The Third Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A look is taken at how the Third Doctor, the first Doctor to be broadcast in color, and also the first to incorporate action, stunts and car chases, joined the British Army, met The Master and flew in helicopters and hovercrafts. 3 hrs.

The Walking Dead, Welcome to the Tombs. AMC, 9:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * As the group begins to sense the coming execution of the Governor's demented plans, Rick and the rest of the survivors at the prison are forced to consider whether or not their stronghold is truly worth risking their lives for.

Vikings, Raid. History, 10:00pm.
A seer's prediction for Earl Haraldson claims that Ragnar Lothbrok is plotting his death, which causes the Earl to take precautionary measures to protect his power, and when Ragnar's property is destroyed, the Viking warrior seeks his freedom.

 

Monday

The Following, Whips and Regrets. Fox, 9:00pm.
Ryan and Parker attempt to recover after losing Claire to Carroll's followers while the FBI tracks down an undercover location that may have dark ties to Carroll; Claire adjusts to life with the followers as Emma and Jacob deal with Emma's betrayal.

Revolution, Ghosts. NBC, 10:00pm.
When a teammate's final act of heroism saves the group from devastation, everyone must continue pressing forward, prompting Miles to journey out in an attempt to recruit a former Militia comrade for his savage killing skill and battle prowess.

Bates Motel, What's Wrong with Norman?. A&E, 10:00pm.
After searching for work around town, Dylan finally finds a job and becomes acclimated with the workload, though he discovers there is more to the new position than he originally thought; Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.

 

Tuesday

Body of Proof, Skin and Bones. ABC, 10:00pm.
While investigating with Megan, Tommy is bitten by the neighbor of a murder victim who is then diagnosed with rabies; when another rabies-related fatality is reported, Kate calls the new health commissioner in to help Megan uncover the truth.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, New. CBS, 8:00pm.
Old alliances may be given new life as the recently reformed Bikal and Gota tribes plan to merge and reunite old friends and enemies; the participants hope to gain individual immunity during an eating challenge that includes larvae and brains.

Modern Family, The Future Dunphys. ABC, 9:00pm.
Claire and Phil go to the hospital for her angiogram when they inadvertently stumble upon what appears to be a future version of themselves, which doesn't leave them with the best impression, while Manny takes Jay along on a private school visit.

NOVA, Ancient Computer. PBS, 9:00pm.
A 2,000-year-old lump of corroded bronze that has remnants of gear wheels on its surface was found in 1900, and while the first x-ray confirmed that it was an intricate machine, it would take recent, high-tech imaging to reveal its true nature.

The Americans, Safe House. FX, 10:00pm.
Philip and Elizabeth are forced to rely on all their years of intense training in order to salvage a mission that has gone horribly wrong; an FBI agent goes missing so Stan and his peers push themselves to the limit to save one of their own.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

Touch, Two of a Kind. Fox, 9:00pm.
Martin follows Guillermo's bloody path as he stalks one of the righteous "36", while Jake uses a cipher to locate Amelia; Calvin meets with the CEO of Aster Corps who attempts to lure him back to the company by showing him the first quantum computer.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, The Rings of Akhaten. BBC America, 8:00pm.
The Festival of Offerings takes place on the rings of the planet Akhaten, and all seems well when Clara meets the Queen of Years, but soon a sacrifice will be requried for the thing that has begun to awaken in the pyramid.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Hostess Melissa McCarthy, musical guest Phoenix.

 

Sunday

Mad Men, Welcome to the Tombs. AMC, 9:00pm.
* * * New Season * * * Don attempts to further the growth of the agency by spearheading a new campaign that shows a lot of promise; Roger is left in a state of shock after getting some unsettling news; Betty decides to open up her home to a guest. 2 hrs.

Vikings, Burial of the Dead. History, 10:00pm.
After the discovery of Rollo's violent torture because of orders given by Haraldson, a weak and injured Ragnar goes to the Earl for a confrontation, but only one of the two men will walk away from the monumental fight alive.

 

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

TV This Week: March 24, 2013 - Doctor Who, Revolution

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Doctor Who, Revolution and Modern Family return with new shows. No The Americans this week, did it's season end already or no show due to Easter week?

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

The Walking Dead, This Sorrowful Life. AMC, 9:00pm.
Rick and the rest of the survivors of the group find themselves having to make a difficult decision in the hopes of establishing a truce with the Governor but the sacrifice they would have to make may be too great for them to go through with.

Vikings, Trial. History, 10:00pm.
After placing a spy in his crew, Earl Haraldson allows Ragnar and his men to return to pillage England, and after bloodshed on the beach, they attack Hexam on the Sabbath, only to discover unexpected repercussions for their actions.

 

Monday

The Following, Guilt. Fox, 9:00pm.
After Carroll discovers Claire's location, he sends followers to try and capture her; Jacob's struggles with recent decisions causes his reunion with Emma to be less than perfect; a relationship from Ryan's past becomes important in his future.

Revolution, Guilt. NBC, 10:00pm.
As Miles leads the rebel squad out of Philadelphia away from Monroe's helicopters and guns, a guilt-ridden Rachel must make the choice to leave her children, Charlie and Danny, as she struggles to redeem herself by proving power to the rebels.

 

Tuesday

Body of Proof, Fallen Angel. ABC, 10:00pm.
Kate meets a mysterious guest at a political event and finds herself irrisitibly drawn to him, but when a young Russian girl is found near the hotel where the two are having a tryst, Kate begins to suspect that he may be involved.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Tubby Lunchbox. CBS, 8:00pm.
Phillip's constant complaining begins to irritate the members of the newly-formed Bikal tribe who continue to underperform during physically-demanding challenges; Reynold divulges personal information to a source at Gota that may not be trustworthy.

Modern Family, The Wow factor. ABC, 9:00pm.
When Cam and Claire reach a impasse during the process of flipping a house, they bring in a mother from Lily's school as a neutral party; Phil decides to teach the kids basic fix-it skills; Gloria spends some quality time with Manny.

NOVA, Meteor Strike. PBS, 9:00pm.
On February 15, a large asteroid exploded in Earth's atmosphere and a meteorite fell near the Ural Mountains in Russia, and merely a few days later, scientists began searching for debris and clues to its makeup and origins.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

Touch, Clockwork. Fox, 9:00pm.
Jake leads Martin to a man that was Dr. Teller's first patient who is on death row for murdering Aster Corps employees; Martin must find the man's estranged daughter before he is executed and get the answers that he is looking for.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, The Bells of Saint John. BBC America, 8:00pm.
As the Doctor searches for Clara, he arrives in the Wi-Fi ridden streets London, where a dangerous presence swims beneath the waves of the innocent-seeming signals, picking off minds one by one and taking them as its prisoners.

 

Easter Sunday

The Doctor Revisited, The Third Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A look is taken at how the Third Doctor, the first Doctor to be broadcast in color, and also the first to incorporate action, stunts and car chases, joined the British Army, met The Master and flew in helicopters and hovercrafts. 3 hrs.

The Walking Dead, Welcome to the Tombs. AMC, 9:00pm.
As the group begins to sense the coming execution of the Governor's demented plans, Rick and the rest of the survivors at the prison are forced to consider whether or not their stronghold is truly worth risking their lives for.

Vikings, Raid. History, 10:00pm.
A seer's prediction for Earl Haraldson claims that Ragnar Lothbrok is plotting his death, which causes the Earl to take precautionary measures to protect his power, and when Ragnar's property is destroyed, the Viking warrior seeks his freedom.

 

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