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August 1, 2009

Comedy Central - Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls - Starring Jim Carrey. Ace is back! This time, the mysterious disappearance of a sacred white bat brings everyone's favorite pet hero to the African cradle of civilization. Will Ace be able to dig through the guano to restore the bat to its rightful village? Airs Saturday, August 1 at 5:00 p.m.(ET/PT).

Comedy Central - Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny - Starring Jack Black and Kyle Gass. Join Black and Gass for the most epic adventure since the Odyssey, with laughs and face-melting rock in this Network Television Premiere. Follow the two as they search for a mystical guitar pick that gives its holder unlimited musical power. But beware: they aren't the only ones looking for the Pick of Destiny. Airs Saturday, August 1 at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

August 2 , 2009

Discovery Channel - Shark Weeek, cable's longest-running event, will feature six premieres this year. Find out if sharks behave any differently during the day than at night; what makes certain areas of the world shark attack "hot spots"; and what still puzzles scientists about the most feared shark of them all - the great white. The week will be rounded out by some of the most popular and memorable programs from past years.

Once again this year, Discovery Channel will educate the public about the plight of sharks around the world through public service announcements produced in conjunction with Shark Week marine conservation partner Ocean Conservancy. The PSAs will air each night during primetime, informing viewers about threats currently facing plummeting shark populations. Shark Week begins August 2 with Jaws at 9p.m. (ET/PT).

Comedy Central - Burned: The Roasts' Most Outrageous Moments - Gear up for "The COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Joan Rivers" by reliving some of the most outrageous moments of Roasts past, with everyone's favorite comedic personalities tearing apart everyone's favorite celebrities in this hilarious World Premiere, hosted by seasoned Roaster Greg Giraldo . Airs Sunday, August 2 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

MTV - Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Top 10 Performances of All Time - To kick-off another season of America's Best Dance Crew and tide fans over until they can get more of the electrifying routines they love, Randy Jackson will countdown the best crew performances from seasons past in the 60-minute MTV clip special "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew Top 10 Performances of All Time" on August 2 at 9p.m. ET/PT.

August 3, 2009

CMT - Invitation Only: Brad Paisley - Country superstar Brad Paisley performs his greatest hits as well as new music from his album, American Saturday Night, when Invitation Only: Brad Paisley premieres Monday, August 3 at 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.

August 4, 2009
Comedy Central -South Park: Call of Doodie -They've promoted rectal ingestion, turned Katie Couric into a measurement of fecal matter, replaced Santa Claus with a talking piece of crap, caused every person in the world to simultaneously take a dump and they still don't give a doodie! Tune in as South Park takes toilet humor so far they'll have viewers' bowels running. Airs Tuesday, August 4 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT).
August 5, 2009

TV Land - How'd You Get So Rich? stars the notoriously uncensored gossip diva Joan Rivers as she explores the lifestyles of the fabulously rich and lucky in this 30-minute series premiering on August 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Rivers takes viewers on a journey to meet the millionaires who struck gold as she tours the most lavish and extravagant homes and introduces them to folks who made a lot of money in really interesting ways -- the way only Joan can. "How'd You Get So Rich?" is a six-episode series from Mark Burnett Productions and Zoo Productions, Inc. Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick and John Stevens serve as executive producers.

TV Land - Make My Day - Following "How'd You Get So Rich?" is the premiere of the six-episode show "Make My Day" at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. This comedic hidden-camera series provides a window into one day in the life of an unsuspecting participant. Tune in as cameras capture the action as they experience weird coincidences, extraordinary situations and surprise celebrity appearances for one whole day. "Make My Day" is a 30-minute series produced for TV Land by Embassy Row ("Power of Ten" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"), Monkey Kingdom and Sony Pictures Television. Michael Davies serves as the executive producer.

Travel Channel - Man v. Food returns with host Adam Richman traversing the country's varied culinary landscape in search of the most traditional, most delicious, and sometimes, the most off-the-wall meals and food challenges America has to offer. Premeires Wednesday, August 5 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).

August 7 , 2009

Comedy Central - Bob Saget: That Ain't Right - Bob Saget leaves nothing to the imagination, tackling such pressing issues as bestiality, snuff videos and the sexual orientation of his former co-stars on "Full House." This ain't the Danny Tanner viewers remember - this is Bob Saget, live and filthier than Kimmy Gibler's unwashed feet. Airs Friday, August 7 at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Food Network - Chefs vs. City - Food Network takes viewers on a cross-country culinary race in the new primetime series Chefs vs. City. Featuring acclaimed chefs Chris Cosentino and Aarón Sanchez, the show premieres on Friday, August 7th at 10pm ET/PT, and tests their food knowledge and competitive spirits.

USA Network - Monk - MONK, the critically acclaimed original series starring Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award winner Tony Shalhoub, premieres its eighth and final season on USA Network on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 9/8c.

 

USA Network - Psych - The quick-witted comedy/drama starring James Roday as young police consultant Shawn Spencer who solves crimes with powers of observation so acute that Santa Barbara PD detectives think he's psychic is returning for a fourth season. Premieres August 7 at 10p.m. (ET/PT).

August 9 , 2009

Comedy Central - The Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers - Joan Rivers is a force of nature and one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. Comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur, red carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman and, most importantly to her, mother and grandmother, she can now add one more title to her credit: ROASTEE! Join Comedy Central's regular roster of nasty comedians starring double Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated comedian Kathy Griffin as Roast Master as they rake Ms. Rivers over the comedic coals. Other roasters include Brad Garrett, Carl Reiner, Gilbert Gottfried, Greg Giraldo, Jeffrey Ross, Lily Tomlin, Mario Cantone, Richard Belzer, Robin Quivers and Whitney Cummings. Airs Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 p.m.(ET/PT).

MTV - America's Best Dance Crew -Watch as dance crews show off their best moves in hopes of becoming America's Best Dance Crew. After dominating the Thursday night cable landscape for all three previous seasons, Season Four will premiere Sunday, August 9, at 9p.m. ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode.

CBS - There Goes The Neighborhood - Eight families will compete in There Goes The Neighborhood, a new seven episode reality-competition series, premiering Sunday, Aug. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).

 

The Military Channel - At Sea - The United States Navy has transformed into a sleek, high tech, and forward deployed military asset prepared to assist allies in crisis or strike against enemies at any moment. Each hour-long episode focuses on some of the new responsibilities of the U.S. Navy, as well as new technologies and training necessary to achieve success on the high seas. Premieres Sunday, August 9 through Tuesday, August 11 at 10 PM (ET).

August 10 , 2009

Science Channel - Future Of - Science Channel, in partnership with Popular Science magazine, is bringing viewers an extraordinary glimpse of the unbelievable scientific and technological innovations destined to shape our lives in five, ten, 15 or 25 years with the new series Popular Science's Future Of, premiering Monday, August 10 at 9 PM (ET/PT).

August 11 , 2009

Comedy Central - Sick & Twisted South Park - It might be the good cartoon genes, but the boys of South Park have somehow survived everything from head lice to breast cancer - not to mention the fact that they haven't aged a day past the fourth grade in twelve years. Discover the key to immortality in these hilarious episodes of South Park. Airs Tuesday, August 11 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

A&E - Extreme Interventionist: The Man Behind The Cleaner - A former addict, Warren Boyd, now more than 18 years sober, dedicates his life to helping addicts into recovery utilizing very unconventional methods. His personal journey inspired the A&E drama series "The Cleaner," starring Benjamin Bratt as an uncommon hero who takes a by any means necessary approach to save others from addiction. Now, for the first time ever, Boyd opens up and allows cameras to delve inside his very real, highly secretive world of extreme intervention and hands on treatment in "Extreme Interventionist: The Man Behind The Cleaner." The one-hour documentary special, narrated by Meredith Vieira, premieres on Tuesday, August 11 at 11 PM ET/PT.

August 12 , 2009

TV Land - How's You Get So Rich? - Even in these tough economic times there are still millionares. Joan Rivers hosts the show to and asks the personal question of "How'd You Get So Rich?" like only she could do. The 30-minute series, of the same name, premieres on TV Land on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Rivers takes viewers on tours of the milionares homes and dicusses the unusual ways that they became so rich.

TV Land - Make My Day - Following How'd You Get So Rich? is the premiere of the six-episode show Make My Day at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Watch as a hidden camera captures people having extraordinary days filled with surprises, dreams come true and celebrity encounters.

Discovery Channel - Man vs. Wild - Host and survival expert Bear Grylls navigates through the icy Arctic Circle where he tackles a frozen waterfall, hunts wild reindeer and battles against some of the coldest conditions on the planet. Man vs. Wild premieres August 12 at 9p.m. (ET/PT).

TLC - Truth Be Told takes viewers into variety of compelling and engaging personal stories, the series exposes different perspectives to share insight into the lives of those living with these often-misunderstood challenges. The premiere episode is "I'm a Hoarder." Compulsive hoarders hold onto worthless possessions to the point where clutter makes their homes practicably unlivable. For Bernie, Charlene, and Aflie, hoarding is jeopardizing their emotional well-being and personal relationships. They all recognize the need to change, but are any of them ready? Premieres Wednesday August 12 at 9p.m. (ET/PT).

Food Network - Dinner Impossible - A marvel in the kitchen, Robert Irvine overcomes culinary obstacles in Dinner: Impossible. Beginning Wednesday, August 12th at 10:00pm ET/PT, Robert and his team conquer extreme menu challenges by catering a utensil-free meal for the women of the Roller Derby, planning a sophisticated candy cocktail party at Dylan's Candy Bar in NYC, making a menu entirely of amusement park food at Six Flags Great America in Chicago and serving an animal-inspired anniversary meal at the Philadelphia Zoo. On the season premiere, Robert travels to Wildwood, New Jersey to prepare a one-of-a-kind meal for 250 Roller Derby women and their families. His mission to make a meal that the players can eat without utensils gets even messier when Robert learns that his guests are expecting more beyond ordinary finger foods. Can Robert keep up with these rough and tough women, or will this be Dinner: Impossible?

A&E - Criss Angel Mindfreak - Criss Angel puts himself to the ultimate life or death test each week in the fifth season of the hit A&E original series Criss Angel Mindfreak as he attempts five death-defying demonstrations during each one-hour episode. Season five premieres with "White Death" where Criss takes the "Buried Alive" escape to an unprecedented level as he is shackled and placed in a transparent coffin that is buried in ice and snow. Will he escape or succumb to hypothermia, suffocation or the risk of the ground collapsing on top of him?Airs on Wednesday, August 12 at 10 PM ET/PT.

August 13 , 2009

Animal Planet - Into The Pride - It is large predator expert Dave Salmoni's first weeks living among rogue lions in the African bush, and his experience isn't starting as smoothly as he'd hoped. His bush skills are rusty, and camping alone smack in the middle of lion territory is a huge adjustment from city life. Just locating Erindi Private Game Reserve's rogue lions within the vast 170,000-acre reserve is a massive challenge. Still, Dave and his crew manage to meet the core pride and discover these lions are even more hostile than they’d expected, especially the dominant female Cleo. Premieres August 13 at 8 PM ET/PT.

The Military Channel - Special Ops Mission - In Military Channel's new series Special Ops Mission, viewers are immersed in a diverse set of simulated scenarios to experience firsthand all of the danger, excitement and heart-pounding action of real-life special operations. The new six-part series, Special Ops Mission, premieres Thursday, August 13 at 10 PM (ET).

August 14 , 2009
Comedy Central - Just For Laughs 2008 - Comedy Central's showcasing the comedians from the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal with such stand-up acts as Patrice O'Neal, Steve Byrne and Mike Birbiglia in this stand-up special. Airs Friday, August 14 at 11:30 p.m.
August 15 , 2009

Comedy Central - Crime & Punishment Saturday - Comedy Central is putting laughter in the slammer and joining the forces of some of the funniest law breaking movies ever. So viewers should cuff themselves to the couch, because we've got "Beverly Hills Cop II," "Life," "Let's Go To Prison" and "RENO 911! Miami," and it all leads up to the Network Television Premiere of "Hot Fuzz." Airs Saturday, August 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Fox Reality - Househusbands of Hollywood - Five Hollywood men defy traditional marital roles by staying home to run the household while their wives head to work. It's a new family arrangement. Follow these men as they struggle to juggle day-to-day household duties while managing their egos. Premiering Saturday, August 15th at 9p/8c.

CMT - CMT Insider - This week, host Katie Cook brings you the latest on Brooks & Dunn's announcement to split and sits down with the duo for this exclusive first interview following the news. Also on the show, witness Jack Ingram's acting skills as he guest stars on Army Wives and get to know Steel Magnolia, the winners of this seasons Can You Duet. Catch all this and more when this all new episode of CMT Insider premieres Saturday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m., ET/PT.

August 16 , 2009

Comedy Central - Greg Giraldo: Midlife Vices - Between his ruthless appearances at the Comedy Central Roasts, Greg Giraldo can be found bouncing around the comedy clubs of New York City. Join the former Harvard Law School grad-turned- sardonic social commentator for a night of both sarcastic yet brutally honest rants.Premieres Sunday, 8/16 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

E! Entertainment Television - Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami - Follow the two newly single Kardashian sisters as they move from Los Angeles to Miami to launch their second DASH boutique.Between Khloé's outspoken and over-the-top personality, a new sexy relationship that Kourtney tries, a visit from sister Kim and of course the notoriously hot Miami social scene, this new adventure is not one to be missed! Premieres August 16th at 10pm ET/PT.

August 18, 2009

MTV - House of Jazmin follows the life of Jazmin Whitley, a 20-year-old fashion designer who is trying to balance life as a young adult while juggling the duties of her growing fashion brand, Li Cari. Premieres Tuesday, August 18 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

TNT - Saving Grace - When a prominent doctor and philanthropist fatally wounds an intruder in his house, the search is on for the intruder’s accomplice. But there’s something about the doctor’s story that just doesn’t gel with Grace. Meanwhile Rhetta and Ronnie have it out once and for all. Ham breaks some interesting news to Grace. And Earl tells Grace she has to do something for Neely…but he doesn’t know what it is yet. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10 p.m.

August 19, 2009

TV Land - How'd You Get So Rich? With Joan Rivers - It slices. It dices. It makes billions of dollars! It’s the amazing infomercial and Joan meets Kevin Harrington, the man who invented it. He started with the Ginsu Knife and ended up with an eye-popping fortune. She’ll also meet Bobbie Weiner, a middle-aged woman whose rich doctor husband left her. She went to beauty school and turned her makeup expertise into millions by selling camouflage makeup to the military. Also featured is a real-life revenge of the nerd - Norm Zada was a geek in high school and now he’s a millionaire and the founder of "Perfect 10" magazine! August 19th at 10 p.m.

TrueTV - Black Gold - With the economy continuing to struggle, the stakes are higher than ever for roughnecks working the oil rigs in Texas. These guys can't afford to make any mistakes that might cost them their jobs or, even more importantly, their lives. It's boom or bust as truTV's hit series Black Gold returns for its second season Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 10 p.m. (ET).

TNT - HawthoRNe - Christina struggles with the reality that she may lose her close friend David, whose cancer has returned. But she hopes to wrangle him a spot in a new clinical trial, one that Tom has already promised to another patient. Isabel tries to get Bobbie’s leg back after selling it on the street. Kelly has a difficult time saying goodbye to a longtime patient. Camille spends the day in Amanda’s world as part of a school project. And Candy floors Ray with some big news. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 9 p.m.

August 20 , 2009

Lifetime -Models of The Runway - Lifetime Television and The Weinstein Company gives Project Runway fans the ultimate, all-access backstage pass with the dazzling new companion series, Models of the Runway, premiering Thursday, August 20, at 11PM ET/PT. Models of the Runway offers viewers – for the first time ever - a no-holds-look at everyone's favorite design series from the models' perspective. The 16 women vie to be paired with the winning designer of Project Runway for a $25,000 cash prize from L'Oreal Skin Genesis and a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine.

Lifetime - Project Runway: All Star Challenge - For the first time in Project Runway history, eight former fan favorites and Project Runway superstars are returning to the catwalk to compete against one another in the two-hour special, Project Runway: All-Star Challenge. The spirited competition premieres Thursday, August 20, at 8PM ET/PT and will be followed by the highly anticipated premiere of the sixth season of Project Runway at 10PM ET/PT and the debut of the all-new companion series, Models of the Runway, at 11PM ET/PT. The announcement was made today by Lifetime Television and The Weinstein Company.
At stake for the designers are not only the ultimate bragging rights, but also a $100,000 cash prize. Will the designers be up to the challenge of returning to the workroom, working under the "Gunn" (as in Tim Gunn) to create a successful fashion line? Are they ready to, once again, face the critiques of Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, as they showcase their creations?

August 21 , 2009

Comedy Central - Rhys Darby Live: Imagine That - He may play Murray, the hapless band manager of New Zealand's fourth most popular folk-rock duo on "Flight of the Conchords," but Rhys Darby is far more than a bumbling Kiwi with a bad haircut. Tune in for his latest stand-up performance that has a truly unique style that has left international audiences in stitches. Premieres Friday, August 21 at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

CMT - Invitation Only: Reba McEntire - Iconic country star Reba McEntire performs songs from her upcoming album, Keep On Loving You, when Invitation Only: Reba McEntire premieres Friday, August 21 at 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., ET/PT. A departure from the typical concert special, Iinvitation Only features country music's biggest stars performing before a small studio audience in Nashville, taking questions from fans and delivering revealing and candid answers.

August 22 , 2009

Lifetime - Acceptance - Overachieving high school student Taylor Rockefeller (Mae Whitman) is weathering the storm of her senior year while, at the same time, struggling to cope with the stress of applying to her dream colleges. Complicating her life even further, her parents are on the verge of a break-up, and her mother, Nina (Joan Cusack), is focused on Taylor getting into a top school for the sole purpose of meeting a suitable husband. But, when Taylor decides that the lowly-ranked Yates College is the right choice for her, she and her mom face off over what is really best for her future happiness. Taylor's close friends, Harry (Jonathan Keltz, Degrassi: The Next Generation) and Maya (Deepti Daryanani, The Cheetah Girls: One World), also gunning for admission to top universities, are not above going to extremes themselves in order to be accepted into the schools of their choice.
Together, the three friends and their modern-day, dysfunctional families navigate SAT scores, campus visits and school applications as they try to remain sane during the highly competitive process of college admissions that most American families with high school kids have to face. Premiers August 22 at 9p.m. (ET/PT).

CMT - CMT's All Jacked Up - CMT is bringing viewers some of the most outlandish and extreme stunts, sports, events, people and inventions from across America in the new eight-episode series CMT's All Jacked Up, premiering Saturday, August 22 at 8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., ET/PT. Hosted by veteran movie actor C. Thomas Howell, each half-hour episode will feature a wide array of exciting and often eccentric subjects.

CMT - Country Fried Home Videos - Join host Bill Engvall as he brings you an all new season of Country Fried Home Videos featuring real videos from real people showing what real Americans do. Country Fried Home Videos brings all the wit and wisdom to television that only the heartland can offer. This all-new season of Country Fried Home Videos premieres Saturday, August 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

August 23 , 2009

CBS - There Goes The Neighborhood - The six remaining families adjust to life inside the 20-foot wall and their inability to contact with the outside. With certain families seemingly in a "core" alliance, one family extends a secret pact to an outside family. One family has to cope with someone's injury while a strategic pact is formed between two unlikely families. The Neighborhood Challenge is a humorous take on a common suburban puzzle. Strategy takes a back seat to emotion when less threatening families find themselves in danger. Sunday, Aug. 23.

Comedy Central - Patton Oswalt: My Weakness is Strong - Patton Oswalt turns a critical eye to his battle with depression and weight, explains why he can't be around Lucky Charms and LSD at the same time and makes the case for why flying in a plane is peeing in God's face in this brand-new stand-up special. Premieres Sunday,August 23 at 10:00 p.m.(ET/PT).

Food Network - What Would Brian Boitano Make? - Olympic figure skater Brian Boitano is more than just a champion on the ice; he also gives a winning performance in the kitchen! In the new daytime series, What Would Brian Boitano Make?, premiering Sunday, August 23rd at 1PM ET/PT, Brian demonstrates his culinary skills and talent for one-of-a-kind entertaining.

Comedy Central - Patton Oswalt: My Weakness is Strong - In his all-new, one-hour stand-up special, Oswalt spins drab topics like depression and weight into laugh-out-loud anecdotes, explaining why he can't be around Lucky Charms and LSD at the same time and making a cogent case for why flying in a plane is like peeing in God's face. Get ready for a workout of intense laughs in the new World Premiere special from one of America's biggest comedy stars! Premieres Sunday, August 23 at 10:00 p.m.

August 24 , 2009

TNT - The Closer
After the stabbing death of a woman who was apparently killed by someone wearing a Ninja outfit, Brenda and the squad soon realize they might have a bigger case on their hands than they thought. A detective from El Paso, Texas (guest star Xander Berkeley), where a similar crime occurred, comes to LA to help in the investigation, but his primary interest is in bringing the killer back to Texas to face the death penalty. Meanwhile, Brenda's father, Clay (guest star Barry Corbin), arrives to take her niece, Charlie (guest star Sosie Bacon), home to Atlanta.

TNT - Raising The Bar
Jerry takes over one of Bobbi's clients, a pregnant woman who is addicted to heroin, and Michelle is determined to do everything she can to keep her in jail so she doesn’t continue shooting up with a baby in her womb. Roz defends a carriage driver against charges of assaulting an officer and abusing a horse. But there is much more to the story than first appears.

Discovery Channel - Out of Egypt - Join this UCLA Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture, Dr. Kara Cooney, as she bolts the lecture hall for tombs and temples around the world bringing an exciting new perspective to the most fascinating riddles in history in Out of Egypt premiering Monday, August 24 at 9:00 and 10:00 PM (ET/PT).

August 25 , 2009
Comedy Central - South Park's Erection Day
From man-boy love to hidden erections, pre-pubescent hormones are raging in South Park. Can the boys successfully navigate the trials and tribulations of love in the 21st century? Airs Tuesday, 8/25 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.(ET/PT).
August 26 , 2009

TV Land - How'd You Get So Rich?
Joan meets Jon Hoffman, inventor of the five-chamber bubble blower who is so rich, his dog has a walk-in closet and a private chef! If viewers think his pet lives well, they won't believe the stuff he buys himself. Then, millionaire Ronnie Lamarque had nothing growing up. Now he has a mansion with its own elevator and his wife has a diamond ring you could skate on. But what's even more valuable? The lesson you'll learn when Joan asks them, "How’d you get so rich?"

Comedy Central - Mike Birbiglia FNSU
Join Mike Birbiglia as he talks about his new tour, "I'm in the Future Also," and hosts a night of stand-up featuring specials from Craig Ferguson, Gerry Dee and Kirk Fox. Airs Friday,August 28 from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (ET/PT).

TBS - Meet The Browns
Meet the Thief -After a burglary in the neighborhood, Will and Jesús decide to form a Neighborhood Watch with the Colonel's help. And Brown tries to take care of a sick Cora, but he just ends up making things harder for her. Airs Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
Meet the Sweet Tooth - Cora decides to lose weight and recruits Sasha to help. And Brown convinces the residents to sell candy to try to win an all-expense paid vacation. Airs Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

August 27 , 2009
MTV - See You Thursday - Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory - In season two of the show where fantasies come alive, the adventures are bigger and the action is wilder. Skateboarding legend Rob Dyrdek and his crew are back at the Fantasy Factory, a 25,000 square foot warehouse in downtown Los Angeles that houses Rob's business empire, Dyrdek Enterprises. Along with Rob are familiar faces from last season: Drama, his cousin; Jeremy, his nay-saying manager; Chanel, the tiny, blonde, rapping receptionist; and Big Cat, Rob's awkward skate tech. This season, the ridiculousness reaches new levels as Rob purchases and then jockeys his own racehorse, teams up with musician John Mayer to write an apology song for Rob's Mom, and triumphantly returns to the stage as Bobby Light alongside Travis Barker at a Blink-182 show. At at 9:00pm ET/PT.
Bully Beatdown - Pro MMA fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller is back for season two of Bully Beatdown, where bullies and their victims are brought together for the ultimate showdown. Bullies are put up against MMA fighters, as their victims stand cage-side with Mayhem in the Bully Beatdown Warehouse, waiting to see if their bully can withstand a real MMA fight. The bully is put up against what usually is a representation of himself - a stronger, intimidating person - and they're challenged to withstand two rounds of fighting: grappling and submission, and kickboxing. The victim is given the chance to watch their bully in a situation all too familiar - being the smaller, less powerful person who gets beat. With $10,000 of prize money on the table, the bully looses money each time they tap-out of the first round or if they can't make it through the kickboxing challenge. The victim can find additional satisfaction over an above watching their bullying in the cage, as all money lost by the bully is given to the victim. At 9:30pm ET/PT.
Nitro Circus - The second season of Nitro Circus continues to center around one of the world's greatest freestyle motocross riders - Travis Pastrana. He and his crew of top action-sport athlete buddies, including childhood friend and professional mountain biker Jim DeChamp, charismatic loud-mouth nemesis Andy Bell, skier/base jumper Erik Roner, professional female motocross racer Jolene Van Vugt, and husky and hysterical former sheet-rocker Streetbike Tommy, once again travel around the world setting up outrageous stunts and pushing the human body to the limit. Adding to the madness is newcomer Special Greg, Travis' cousin, who is always the first in line to attempt the impossible. Whether acting as human cannonballs, walking without a parachute on the wings of a plane thousands of feet above the surface of the earth, or racing at speeds some car speedometers can't even read, Travis and his crew provide viewers with adrenaline-fueled action each episode. At 10:00pm ET/PT.
Pranked - The new show for the Thursday night block is Pranked, a 30-minute program that showcases the best pranks ever caught on camera and posted online. Known for their seven part Prank War, which has received over 5 million views online, hosts, College Humor.com's Streeter Seidell & Amir Blumenfeld, provide commentary during each episode. The internet celebrities bring their humor to television as viewers watch homemade pranks that are engineered, executed and filmed by kids and normal everyday people, with no help from producers, professional editors or cameramen. When it comes to silly humor, MTV curates the best online pranks and couples it with the best comedic commentary. At 10:30pm ET/PT.
August 28 , 2009

CMT - Terry Fator Live From Las Vegas - Direct from The Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Terry Fator brings his headlining act to television. Filmed in high-definition earlier this year, the one-hour special features comedic impersonations and sketches, world-class ventriloquism, an audience interaction segment and musical numbers by Fator and friends.Premieres Friday, August 28 at 10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m., ET/PT.

August 29 , 2009

Comedy Central - Blue Collar Holla Weekend - Saddle up for laughs and hold on for a hilarious weekend of down-home humor. Everyone's favorite good ol' boys are back and they're doing what they do best: making viewers laugh! Have a drink with Ron, learn some new words with Larry and tackle the tough issues with Bill and Jeff. COMEDY CENTRAL is giving viewers a whole weekend to hang with the guys, so all they have to do is: GIT 'ER DONE!!! Airs Saturday, 8/29 and Sunday, August 30 from Noon to 12:30 a.m. (ET/PT).

TBS - The Bill Engvall Show - United Front - After Susan grounds Lauren for three weeks for lying to her, Bill has trouble agreeing with the severity of the punishment. And Paul enlists the aid of Bryan and Trent to create an online profile that will make him look good to the ladies. Airs Saturday, Aug. 29, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

CMT - Country Fried Home Videos - Join host Bill Engvall as he brings you an all new season of Country Fried Home Videos featuring real videos from real people showing what real Americans do. Country Fried Home Videos brings all the wit and wisdom to television that only the heartland can offer. This all-new episode of Country Fried Home Videos premieres Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

CMT - All Jacked Up - Watch some of the most outlandish and extreme stunts, sports, events, people and inventions from across America in this all new series. Hosted by veteran movie actor, C. Thomas Howell, each half-hour episode will feature a wide array of exciting and often eccentric subjects. In the second episode, Howell ventures into a snake pit to watch a renowned snake wrangler try to set a world record for the number of rattle snakes he can put in his mouth. Next, he takes a spin around town on the world's tallest drivable motorcycle. And finally, his first ride on a farm combine is nearly his last, as he takes a beating in Lind, Washington's annual Combine Demolition Derby Catch all the action when All Jacked Up premieres on Saturday, August 29 at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT.

August 30 , 2009

CBS - There Goes The Neighborhood
Without their everyday distractions, the neighbors are beginning to unravel….until an ice cream deliveryman throws some "presents" over the wall! One family feels shunned by "the core" alliance of other families in the competition, and turns to a new friend. In a challenge, things get personal as one family targets another and a rift develops that reverberates throughout the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Meeting leaves everyone in shock as one more family is kicked out of the game.

Comedy Central - Futurama kicks off its start on Comedy Central with "Into the Wild Green Yonder," scheduled to debut as a four-part epic on Sunday, August 30, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Leela and Fry battle evil in very different ways on this new episode.

August 31 , 2009

Comedy Central - Comedy Central: Up in Flames
Summer's ending and what better way to close it out than with a good old-fashioned barbecue? Tune in weeknights at 10:00 p.m. for back-to-back Comedy Central Roasts and help our roasters spit-turn Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy, Flavor Flav, Bob Saget, Joan Rivers and more! Airs Monday, August 31 to Thursday, 9/3 from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (ET/PT).

TLC - Ultimate Cake Off
Airing as a sneak-peek on August 3, and then continuing weekly starting August 31, each of the series eight episodes pits three different cake artists against each other as they create edible masterpieces in hopes of winning $10,000 and having their cakes featured at a marquee event.

CBS - The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
Starting on Monday, Aug. 31, CBS will begin broadcasting The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in high definition. That evening will also mark the debut of a new show opener, featuring Craig Ferguson in several iconic Los Angeles locations, scored to an updated version of the current show theme song. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson airs weeknights (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT) .

Discovery Channel - Popular Science's The Future Of
Security continues to be a priority, not only for the U.S., but for countries worldwide. On Monday, Aug. 31 @ 9 PM (ET/PT), Baratunde Thurston meets the minds of those developing the technology that will help keep our nation safe in Popular Science's The Future Of "Security."

 


 

 



 
 

 

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