CBS - The Mentalist
The CBI team investigates the murder of a prominent state
senator's intern. Premieres Thursday October 1.
Spike TV - The Ultimate Spike
Girl Finale
Spike Presents "The Ultimate Spike Girl Finale,"
featuring Spike's search for "The Ultimate Spike Girl".
Spike has searched the nation for gorgeous girls who love
what guys love, everything from motorcycles to video games.
Viewers have watched their videos, seen their photos, and
made their voice heard. "The Ultimate Spike Girl Finale"
takes you behind the scenes of this exhaustive search, reveal
the top 10 girls, and feature an all out competition to determine
"The Ultimate Spike Girl". In the end, one lucky
girl will be crowned the winner and awarded a talent contract
to represent Spike at events around the globe. Airs Thursday,
October 1 (11:00 - 11:30 PM, ET/PT).
Starz - Genocide
This film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary, Features
(1982) and is narrated by Elizabeth Taylor and Orson Welles.
Others in the documentary include Simon Wiesenthal and archived
footage of Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adolf Hitler,
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Josef Goebbels and Charles de Gaulle.
Airs October 1 at 4:00 p.m. Genocide is also set to run on Encore
Drama on October 6 at 5:45 a.m. and on October 22 at 7:35 a.m.
I Have Never Forgotten YouThe Life and Legacy of
Simon Wiesenthal airs Tuesday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m. narrated
by Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, is a comprehensive
look at the life and legacy of humanitarian Simon Wiesenthal.
It features previously unseen archival film and photos, as well
as interviews with Wiesenthal's longtime associates, government
leaders from around the world, friends and family members. Those
appearing in the documentary include Simon Wiesenthal, Frederick
Forsyth, Marvin Hier, and Ben Kingsley (2007 original release
date). I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life and Legacy of Simon
Wiesenthal is also set to run on Starz Cinema on October 19
at 12:35 p.m. and on October 28 at 2:30 p.m. Liberation airs Tuesday, October 1 at 7:20 p.m. and is
narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, Jean Boht, Sir Ben Kingsley, Miriam
Margolyes and Patrick Stewart (1994 original release date).
Liberation is also set to run on Encore Drama on October 15
at 5:45 a.m. and on October 19 at 2:05 p.m. The Long Way Home airs Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 p.m.
The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary, Features
(1998) and is narrated by actor Morgan Freeman. The Long Way
Home chronicles the experiences of Jewish Holocaust survivors
who were moved into Displaced Persons' camps after World War
II, and eventually permitted to begin new lives in Israel and
the U.S. Those in the documentary include Edward Asner, Martin
Landau, Miriam Margolyes, David Paymer, Nina Siemaszko, and
Michael York. Unlikely Heroes airsTuesday, October 1 at 11:00 p.m.
The film is narrated by Sir Ben Kingsley, highlights seven previously
unknown stories of men and women involved in the Jewish resistance
of the Holocaust, who exemplified extraordinary resistance,
courage and human dignity during the most desperate days of
the Holocaust (2003 original release date). Unlikely Heroes
is also set to run on Starz Cinema on October 26 at 3:50 a.m.
October
2, 2009
Spike TV - Lieutenant Dan Marathon
Catch an all-day marathon of Gary Sinise as Detective Mac
Taylor in "CSI: NY" leading up to the Spike premiere
of "Forrest Gump" and his infamous role as Lieutenant
Dan. Airs Friday, October 2 (9:00 AM - 1:30 AM, ET/PT).
Lifetime
- Diet Tribe
Put down the cookies and cake and grab your cross-trainers,
and tune into DietTribe, Lifetime’s reality series about a
group of friends who have made a commitment to lose weight
together. Season two premieres Friday, October 2nd at 9:00pm
ET/PT.
TLC
- Wedded to Perfection
This series follows married couple Josh and Jung who own their
own wedding and event planning business. Each episode will
feature two different event that they will plan. Premieres
October 2nd at 10PM.
CMT - Big New Music Weekend
For the first time in CMT history, CMT, CMT PURE and CMT.com
will debut nine new music videos from superstar artists in
one exclusive, world premiere event entitled CMT Big New Music
Weekend, beginning Friday, October 2. Brand new videos from
Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney (featuring Dave
Matthews), Keith Urban, Sugarland, Reba, Miranda Lambert,
Billy Currington and Michelle Branch, will be featured throughout
CMT and CMT PURE all weekend long. All of the world premiere
videos will be available beginning same day, exclusively on
CMT.com.
October
3, 2009
Spike TV - Jean Claude Van
Damme: The Movie
Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as himself, a down-and-out action
star whose family and career are crumbling around him as he
is caught in the middle of a post office heist in his hometown
of Brussels, Belgium. Premieres Saturday, October 3 (9:00
- 11:00 PM, ET/PT).
Food Network - Down Home
with the Neelys
What could be more fun than cooking up a fun meal the whole
family can enjoy? The Neelys start off with a mouthwatering
Alabama White Barbecue Chicken and delicious Spicy Baked Beans
that have the kids begging for seconds. They finish off with
Banana Cupcakes topped with a Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting.
And to wash it all down, Gina makes her Pucker Up Lemon-Limeade.
Premieres Saturday, October 3rd at 11am. Cooking For Real - Sunny, inspired by her days in the
Golden State, whips up a classic West Coast combo- Chicken
and Waffles. Plus, Sunny shares recipes for Lemon and Walnut
Waffles and Sunny's Sweet N Sour Garden Collards. Premieres
Saturday, October 3rd at 12pm.
CBS - College Football Today
CBS Sports has announced its college football game for Saturday,
Oct. 3 (3:30-7:00 PM, ET) will feature No. 7-ranked LSU at
No. 21-ranked Georgia. Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson
will call the contest, along with reporter Tracy Wolfson.
College Football Today kicks off the day (3:00 PM, ET) with
host Tim Brando and analyst Spencer Tillman. The game will
be available in high definition.
October
4, 2009
CBS - Three Rivers is a medical
drama that goes inside the emotionally complex lives of organ
donors, the recipients and the surgeons at the preeminent
transplant hospital in the country, where every moment counts.
However, dealing with donor families in their darkest hour
and managing the fears and concerns of apprehensive recipients
takes much more than just a sharp scalpel. In this high stakes
arena, in which every case is a race against the clock, these
tenacious surgeons and medical professionals are the last
hope for their patients. Premieres Sunday, Oct. 4 at 9:00
PM (ET/PT).
Food
Network - The Next Iron Chef - Kitchen Stadium
once again opens its doors to find a new culinary warrior
in the sizzling primetime series The Next Iron Chef. Hosted
by Alton Brown (Good Eats, Iron Chef America), the reality
competition premieres on Sunday, October 4th at 9pm ET/PT
and will challenge ten top chefs from around the country in
a series of demanding situations, testing their culinary skills
and mental toughness. Food Network Challenge - They say Rome wasn't built
in a day but at Challenge, two teams of pastry chefs have
just eight hours to create an entire city out of chocolate,
sugar and cereal treats. The team that best captures the spirit
of their chosen city will earn $10,000 and a gold medal. Premieres
Sunday, October 4th at 8pm.
TLC - My Monkey Baby
With her pink bedroom, a designer wardrobe, the latest toys,
games and makeup, Jessica Marie is like any spoiled little
girl...Except that she's a monkey. Just what makes a couple
take on a 40-year commitment to an eternal toddler? How strong
is the parent/monkey bond? And can a monkey really become
a child substitute? It's an extraordinary look into the real-lives
of people parenting monkeys in America. Premieres October
4th on TLC at 9PM.
October
5, 2009
Lifetime - Sherri - Actress,
comedienne and co-host of ABC's The View, Sherri Shepherd
will headline her own, all-new, multi-camera comedy series
Sherri, premiering Monday, October 5, at 7PM ET/PT on Lifetime
Television. Sherri will bow as part of a one-hour comedy block
paired with the returning Rita Rocks, starring Nicole Sullivan,
at 7:30PM ET/PT. Both series will feature stripped original
episodes for a full week. Sherri will then move into its regular
timeslot (Tuesdays, 10PM ET/PT), followed by Rita Rocks (Tuesdays,
10:30PM ET/PT).
Travel Channel - Madventures Philippines - Adventure seekers, Riku and Tunna, search
for faith, hope and charity in the Philippines. Riku becomes
a practicing Catholic as the boys take part in an Easter ceremony
rarely seen. Airs Monday October 5 at 10p.m.
CBS - Accidentally on Purpose
Bille and Zack sgree to date other people. Airs Monday, Oct.
5. Big Bang Theory - Sheldon uses science to try to change
Penny's behavior.
October
6, 2009
PBS - Darwin's Darkest Hour
is National Geographic's first scripted drama. The drama unfolds
over the course of roughly two weeks in June and early July
of 1858. During this time, Darwin's world seems to disintegrate:
His life's work, what he called "his abominable volume,"
is in danger of being scooped by an unknown; at the same time,
one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with
diphtheria. Darwin is reeling, with his career and home in
tumult. Never before has a more personal or more accurate
account of Darwin's life at this critical juncture been explored.
Airs October 6 on NOVA.
Discovery
Channel - Dirty Jobs
Mike Rowe will return to Discovery Channel Tuesdays at 9PM
ET/PT beginning October 6 for all-new episodes of Dirty Jobs.
Ghost Lab - Follow Brad and Barry Klinge the founders
of Everyday Paranormal, an investigation team that has explored
more than 70 locations and given a new twist to paranormal
research. See them investigate some of the most haunted places
in America.
CBS - The Good Wife
Allicia must return to her old neighborhood when the son of
a former friend is accused of murder. Airs Tuesday, Oct. 6. NCIS: Los Angeles - hen a United States citizen of
North Korean descent is murdered, the secrets to classified
software are thought to be lost until NCIS uncovers a suspect
from Director Vance's past, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday,
Oct. 6 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Late Show with David Letterman - Paul Shaffer steps
out from behind the keyboard as musical director of the CBS
Orchestra and into the guest chair when he talks with David
Letterman about his new memoir on the Late Show, Tuesday,
Oct. 6 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT).
SyFy - Scare Tactics
Tracy Morgan hosts the third season of this frightening, but
hilarious hidden camera show. Scare Tactics premieres Tuesday,
October 6th at 9/8c.
October 7, 2009
Comedy Central - Secret
Girlfriend The show makes the audience the main character as it is
shot from his point of view. Watch as he juggles friends,
girlfriends and ex-girlfriends. "Secret Girlfriend"
premieres October 7 at 10:30 pm following new episodes of
"South Park."
Science
Channel - Dive to The Bottom of The World
Science Channel is exclusively revealing the first-ever high-definition
video of the deepest part of the ocean when the network invites
viewers on a historic expedition in Dive to The Bottom of
The World on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at 9 PM (ET/PT).
CBS - CSI:NY
The team hunts for a serial killer with a deadly sense of
direction. Skeet Ulrich ("Jericho") Guest Stars
in a Recurring Role as Hollis Eckhart, a Mastermind Killer,
who Takes the CSI Team on the Ride of Their Careers and Sarah
Carter ("Shark") Returns as Haylen Becall. Airs
Wednesday Oct. 7.
Discovery
Channel - Mythbusters
Fresh off its Emmy nomination for Outstanding Reality Program,
Mythbusters returns Wednesday, October 7 with explosive world
premiere episodes throughout the remainder of 2009. Hosted
by Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, and co-hosts Tory Belleci,
Kari Byron and Grant Imahara, the popular Discovery Channel
science series airs Wednesdays at 9 PM (ET/PT).
October
8, 2009
Comedy
Central - Tosh.0
Web-savvy host Daniel Tosh is back to give the low down on
downloads, stories and people making noise on the Internet.
The first of six new episodes of the weekly series "Tosh.0"
debuts Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
October
9, 2009
Spike TV - Kung Pow: Enter
the Fist
The Chosen One sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents
at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain when he encounters
some strange characters, one of which is a cow trained in
the martial arts. Martial arts movie spoof. Starring Steve
Oedekerk and Fei Lung. Airs premiere Friday, October 9 (11:00
PM - 1:00 AM, ET/PT). Encore Saturday, October 10 (2:00 -
4:00 PM, ET/PT).
CBS - Ghost Wisperer
Eli's father sufferes a heart attack, triggering a messy reunion
with Eli's mother who's been dead nearly ten years. Airs Friday
October 9.
October
10, 2009
Food Network - Good Eats
To celebrate Good Eats tenth anniversary , Alton Brown and
company put on a variety show for an audience that is full
of lively conversation, strange cooking devices, a trivia
game show, a parade of guests, a live band, and one very strange
birthday cake. Premieres Saturday, October 10th at 10pm.
CBS Sports - SEC doubleheader
CBS Sports will broadcast an SEC doubleheader on Saturday,
Oct. 10 (3:30-7:00 and 8:00-11:00 PM, ET). CBS Sports has
announced its college football game for the primetime window
will feature No. 1-ranked Florida at No. 4-ranked LSU. Verne
Lundquist and Gary Danielson will call the contest, along
with reporter Tracy Wolfson (8:00 PM, ET).
October
11, 2009
Food Network - Iron Chef
America
Seattle-based chef Daisley Gordon enters Kitchen Stadium to
challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Will Chef Gordon's Pacific
Northwest cuisine wow the judges, or will it fall flat against
Iron Chef Flay's spicy southwestern flair? Tune in to see
whose cuisine reigns supreme! Premieres Sunday, October 11th
at 10pm.
Comedy Central - Nick
Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted?
Nick Swardson's comedic chops will be exemplified on stage
with his first-ever one-hour stand-up special "Nick Swardson:
Seriously, Who Farted?" The World Television Premiere
of "Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted?" is an
original Comedy Central one-hour stand-up special and debuts
Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
E!
- The Girls Next Door
Crystal Harris and the Shannon twins are in the house for
the all new season of The Girls Next Door premiering October
11th at 10:30/9:30c.
E!
- Leave it Lamas - Follow the outrageous antics and hilarious
family dynamics of famous Hollywood clan the Lamas family
as they work, play and navigate life in Los Angeles. Premieres
October 11 at 11/10c.
October
12, 2009
Travel Channel - Madventures China - Riku and Tunna travel to China in search of
the ultimate meaning of ancient philosophy. Airs Monday, October
12 at 10:00PM.
TLC
- Little People Big World
The series, which follows the Roloff family - comprised of
both little and average height people - will continue to share
their heart-warming moments and real-life challenges on the
fifth season of Little People Big World which premieres Monday,
October 12 at 8 & 8:30 PM.
CBS.com - Live on Letterman
Country music star Tim McGraw will perform an exclusive "Live
on Letterman" webcast concert from the Ed Sullivan Theater
on Monday, Oct. 12, following the taping of his appearance
on the Late Show with David Letterman. Additionally, McGraw
will perform two nights on the Late Show, Monday, Oct. 12
and Friday, Oct. 16 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on CBS. On
the Friday broadcast, McGraw will also sit down for an interview
with Letterman.
MTV - Gone Too Far
MTV, with the consent and support of Adam "DJ AM"
Goldstein's family, will air the documentary series "Gone
Too Far" on Monday, October 12 at 10pm ET/PT. The one-hour,
seven-episode series hosted and created by Adam "DJ AM"
Goldstein chronicles young addicts between the ages of 20-25
in the grip of addiction who are offered a chance at recovery.
NBC - Heroes
Sylar meets a psychologist in the upcoming episode of Heroes,
"Hysterical Blindness."
October
13, 2009
CBS - NCIS
When a Marine's body surfaces halfway around the world, the
investigation forces Ziva to dig up a buried chapter of her
life. Airs Tuesday October 13. NCIS: Los Angeles - While searching for the killer
of a defense contractor, Callen and his team uncover a suspect
from director Vance's past.
Starz - Starz Inside: Zombiemania
How do you kill a Zombie? How can you kill something if it's
already dead? We've been told to shoot them in the head or
take a machete to the brain. Hey, whatever works. It beats
being eaten alive, right? Starz Inside: Zombiemania (Tuesday,
October 13 at 10:00 p.m. on Starz) is a fun look at the Zombie
craze around the world.
October
14, 2009
CBS - Gary Unmarried
Gary, Curtis and Mitch hit a single's club with mixed results.
Criminal Minds
The BAU tracks a pack of suspects who randomly murder their
victims for the thrill of the kill.
October
15, 2009
Spike TV - Ticker
Ray Nettles, a detective of San Francisco, and his partner
Fuzzy must take up to one of the most dangerous terrorist
gangs of the city. Starring Steven Seagal, Dennis Hopper,
Tom Sizemore. Airs Thursday, October 15 (9:00 - 11:00 AM,
ET/PT). Encores Thursday, October 22 (2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).
MTV Tr3s - Los Premios MTV
Latin America
Placebo and Jesse & Joy will perform at Los Premios MTV
Latin America. The ceremony will air on October 15th on MTV
Tr3s in the U.S. at 10 p.m. EST.
October
16, 2009
Spike TV - Dark Blue
A homicide investigation triggers events that force a corrupt
LAPD officer to rethink his ways. Starring Kurt Russell and
Ving Rhames. Airs Friday, October 16 (1:30 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).
Comedy
Central - Live at Gotham
Roaring laughter will once again pour out from New York's
Gotham Comedy Club when Comedy Central's first original multi-platform
series "Live at Gotham" returns for another laugh-out-loud
season. Tune in for the fun Friday, October 16 at 11 p.m.
ET/PT for the season four premiere of "Live at Gotham,"
featuring all-new exclusive comedic material.
October
17, 2009
Spike TV - Star Wars Movie
Marathon
Catch Episodes I, II and III of the "Star Wars"
saga. Airs Saturday, October 17 (12:30 PM - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).
Lifetime Movie Network
- Sorority Wars Go
back to campus, and join the "rush" with Lifetime's
Original Movie Sorority Wars, starring Courtney Thorne-Smith
(According to Jim), Faith Ford (Hope & Faith) and Lucy
Hale (Privileged). The story follows Katie (Hale), a college
freshman who has been groomed from birth to continue her mother's
(Thorne-Smith) legacy by joining the Delta house. An all out
sorority war begins when Katie has doubts about the Deltas
and decides to pledge its rival, the Kappas. The Lifetime
Original Movie Sorority Wars premieres on Saturday, October
17, 2009, at 9 pm (ET/PT).
Science
Channel - Head Games
This trivia show challenges contestants and viewers knowledge
of strange scientific facts. So, if you want to be a water
cooler sensation on Monday morning with your newfound knowledge
of strange but true tidbits, tune in to the all-new series
Head Games premiering Saturday, October 17 at 9 PM (ET/PT).
Food Network - Tailgate
Warriors with Guy Fieri
The battle on the gridiron may be rough when the Chicago Bears
take on the Buffalo Bills, but it's nothing compared to the
action going on outside the stadium. In this one hour special,
host Guy Fieri throws down the gauntlet to tailgating teams
from Buffalo and Chicago to see who has the most killer grub
in the game. Bringing their rigs, grills, costumes, attitudes
and amazing eats, these teams mean business and are fighting
for tailgating supremacy! Premieres Saturday, October 17th
at 9pm.
Comedy Central - Jon
Reep: Metro Jethro
Learn a little "red-netiquette"! Tune in for the
World Television Premiere of "Jon Reep: Metro Jethro,"
debuting Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 p.m. An encore presentation
of "Jon Reep: Metro Jethro" is scheduled to air
Sunday, October 18 at 6 p.m
CMT - World's Strictest Parents
This episode follows teens Chad and Jennifer as they head to
Walker, Minn. to stay with the Bilben family. Parents Gary and
Theresa Bilben run a successful local restaurant with the help
of their three kids and local teen employees. Known as the 'Parents
of Walker' the Bilbens strive to teach teens important life
skills, including hard work and punctuality. Dad Gary ensures
their kids are always active, when they aren't putting in hours
at the restaurant they take bike rides and help Mom Theresa
in their vegetable garden. For the next week they'll take in
Chad and Jennifer, two rebellious teenagers whose bad behavior
can't be controlled by their respective parents. Can a stay
with the Bilbens and exposure to their active lifestyle help
transform the teens into model citizens? Airs Saturday, October
17 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT. Dallas Cowboys Cheeleaders: Making The Team 4 - In the
second episode, the competition really heats up in the final
round of auditions. DCC hopefuls have to compete against returning
veteran cheerleaders for a spot in training camp. Face to face
interviews with DCC Director Kelli Finglass, sexy costumes,
and solo dance routines all add pressure to the competition.
There are only 45 spots on the team and in a dramatic turn of
events one of the veteran cheerleaders is not invited back to
the squad. This all-new episode of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders:
Making The Team 4 airs Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT.
October
18, 2009
Food Network - Alex's
Day Off
Alex Guarnaschelli, professional chef, working mom and passionate
home cook, invites viewers to learn her down-to-earth recipes
in Alex’s Day Off. Alex shows how cooking her personal style
of American, French and Italian faire can be elegant and approachable,
with a side of sass. Viewers will enjoy mouth-watering dishes
like Mussels on the Grill, Roasted Pork Loin with Brussels
Sprouts, Shallots and Garlic, Bibb, Radish and Grape Salad
with Bacon Dressing and Homemade Doughnuts with Cinnamon Sugar
and Hot Blueberry Jam. Premieres Sunday, October 18th at 9:30am.
Investigation
Discovery - On The Case With Paula Zahn
On this weekly news series journalist Paula Zahn leaves the
anchor chair to get up close and exclusive interviews with
people closely involved in each of the cases she pursues.
On The Case With Paula Zahn makes its world premiere on Sunday,
October 18 at 10 PM ET.
Discovery Channel -
Hunting the Lost Symbol
Be hot on the trail of the secret codes and clues introduced
in Dan Brown's book The Lost Symbol. By using dramatic re-creations
of pivotal moments in American history together with visits
to the contemporary locations visited by Brown's protagonist
Robert Langdon, the special provides a compelling and provocative
bookend to the action and suspense of The Lost Symbol. From
Capitol crypts to hidden monuments Hunting the Lost Symbol
illuminates the world of Dan Brown as only Discovery Channel
can. Airs Sunday, October 18 at 8 PM (ET/PT). Storm
Chasers - Follow Reed Timmer and his team as they continue
their pursuit of the ultimate tornado fotage. An all new season
on Storm Chasers premieres unday, October 18, 2008, at 10
PM (ET/PT).
October
19, 2009
Spike TV - UFC 104 Countdown
A behind the scenes look at Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua
as they prepare for their Saturday, October 24 UFC 104 pay-per-view
bout in Los Angeles, CA. Premieres Monday, October 19 (11:00
PM - Midnight, ET/PT).
Travel Channel - Madventures
Explorers Riku and Tunna get lost in Papua New Guinea's darkest
jungles, infested with crocodiles, missionaries and other
merciless predators as they search for mankind's ultimate
taboo. Airs Monday, October 19 at 10:00PM.
CBS - The Big Bang Theory
Leonard learns about football from an unlikely tutor. CSI: Miami - Khandi Alexander Returns as Alexx Woods.
She and Eric Delko return to help the CSIs stop a deadly outbreak
in Miami.
October
20, 2009
CBS - NCIS
It's no laughing matter for the team when a practical joke-loving
marine turns up dead on Halloween eve.
October
21, 2009
CBS - CSI: NY
The CSI team investigates the murder of an underground hip-hop
dancer. New Adventures of Old Christine - Christine meets the
doctor who shares Matthew's office space and begins a complicated
therapist/love interest relationship.
Discovery
Channel - Mythbusters
Adam and Jamie get down and dirty testing the myth that a
muddy car gets better mileage than it’s clean cousin. It involves
golf balls and clay, don't ask. Meanwhile Kari, Grant and
Tory are hitting the sauce to test the old drinking adage
'Stick to beer you're in the clear, beer then liquor never
sicker.' These guys compare their hangovers to find out if
it really is true that your hangover will be worse if you
mix your drinks. Let's just say the results will make you
think twice about booze!
October
22, 2009
Comedy
Central - The Jeff Dunham Show
Jeff Dunham is no dummy! He and his infamous characters, Walter,
Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Peanut, Melvin, Bubba J and José
Jalapeño on a Stick have found a home at Comedy Central
with the new series "The Jeff Dunham Show" debuting
on Thursday, October 22 at 9:00 p.m.
CBS - CSI
The team discovers a link between a new murder and the infamous
"Dick and Jane" killer. The Mentalist - Patrick Jane and the team investigate
the murder of a mobster who was in witness protection.
October
23, 2009
Spike TV - The Hills Have Eyes
A suburban American family is being stalked by a group of
psychotic people who live in the desert, far away from civilization.
Starring Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan and Vinessa Shaw.
Airs Friday, October 23 at 9:00 -11:30 PM, ET/PT and October
24 at 11am.
MTV - My Super Psycho Sweet 16
MTV kicks-off Halloween early with the premiere of the original
movie "My Super Psycho Sweet 16" airing October
23, at 10p.m. ET/PT, following its theatrical run. The film
tells the story of Madison Penrose (Juliana Guill), a spoiled
and beautiful high school queen bee, and Skye Rotter (Lauren
McKnight), the class outcast whose father Charlie Rotter committed
a series of grisly murders a decade before the movie's events.
Madison's plans for the ultimate birthday bash are ruined
when Skye shows up to get closer to Madison's ex-boyfriend
Brigg (Chris Zylka), but things get really psycho when Charlie
returns to crash the party too.
USA
Network - White Collar
A con artist and an FBI agent who have been playing cat and
mouse for years team up to catch elusive criminals. White
Collar premieres Friday, Oct 23 at 10pm/9c.
CBS - Medium
Allison investigates the kidnapping of an infant and Joe is
concerned when she becomes too attached to the little boy,
on the 100th episode of Medium.
October
24, 2009
Spike TV - Friday the 13th
part III
Having escaped in the last episode, Jason is back, hockey
mask and all, to continue his murderous rampage across Crystal
Lake. Starring Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka and Nick Savage.
Airs Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT and October
27 at 9am. Friday the 13th part 2
A boy who supposedly drowned in an accident at Camp Crystal
Lake is seeking revenge on campers after one of them killed
his mother. Starring Amy Steel, John Furey and Adrienne King.
Airs at 4:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT and October 27 at 11am. Lake Placid
What happens when a man-eating crocodile begins picking off
tourists in beautiful Lake Placid? What if the crocodile wants
to make it his home? Starring Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda
and Oliver Platt. Airs at 7:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT. Resident Evil
A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control
supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated
into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident. Starring
Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez and Eric Mabius. Airs at
9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT and October 26 at 11pm and October
27 at 1pm. They Live
Nada, a down-on-his-luck construction worker, discovers a
pair of special sunglasses. Wearing them, he is able to see
the world as it really is: people being bombarded by media
and government with messages like "Stay Asleep,"
"No Imagination," "Submit to Authority."
Starring Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster. Airs Saturday,
October 24 (1:30 - 3:30 AM, ET/PT).
Food Network - Extreme
Sweets
Just in time for Halloween, Adam Gertler travels coast-to-coast
in search of America's most extreme sweets. Adam discovers
creepy, crawly scorpion suckers and worm covered caramel apples
on the California coast, candy cocktails and a chocolate spa
in Hershey, PA and a crazy candy shop in Hollywood with a
sweet, so spicy he has to sign a waiver to eat it! From an
art gallery where the paintings are made entirely from jelly
beans to a top-secret candy test kitchen, Adam takes a wild
ride through outrageous confections destinations. Premieres
Saturday, October 24th at 9pm.
October
25, 2009
Spike TV - Zombie Strippers
When a secret government agency lets out a deadly chemo virus
causing the reanimation of the dead, the first place to get
hit is Rhino's, a hot underground strip club. As one of the
dances gets the virus, she turns into a supernatural, flesh-eating
zombie stripper, making her the hit of the club. Do the rest
of the girls fight the temptation to be like the star stripper,
even if there is no turning back? Starring Jenna Jameson and
Tito Ortiz. Airs Sunday, October 25 at Midnight - 2:00 AM,
ET/PT. From Dusk Til Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
Set 100 years ago in Mexico, this horror/western is the story
of the birth of the vampire princess Santanico Pandemonium.
Starring Marco Leonardi, Michael Parks and Temuera Morrison.
Airs at 2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT.
Food Network - Sandra's
Money Saving Meals
As always, Sandra's creative recipes save money and time!
She starts out with Blackened Catfish served alongside sautéed
vegetables and then cooks up a tasty BBQ Beef Stir Fry. Her
delicious Orange Fizz cocktail adds a spirited twist to the
menu. Sandra then puts her extras to work with a "Round
2 Recipe" for Cajun Dirty Rice and a great recipe Cold
Noodle Salad on FoodNetwork.com. Premieres Sunday, October
25th at 12pm . Alex's Day Off - "Dinner with Friends"
Alex makes dinner for a group of friends easy with her Roasted
Pork Loin with Brussels Sprouts, Shallots, and Garlic. Gooey
Pressed Cheese Sandwiches, a Salad of Wilted Winter Greens
and simple but beautiful Roasted Pears with Dulce de Leche
and Shaved Chocolate dessert finishes the meal.
CBS - Cold Case
The team investigates the murder of the top pilot of the civillan
WWII WASP (Women Air Force Service Pilots) program in 1944.
October
26, 2009
Spike TV - Surviving Disaster
Marathon
Spike TV's new original series "Surviving Disaster,"
led by Navy SEAL Cade Courtley, vividly takes viewers through
catastrophic scenarios and arms them with the knowledge
needed to survive the unthinkable. Airs " Monday, October
26 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, ET/PT. The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Marathon
Catch up on all the action of this seasons "The Ultimate
Fighter" with a six episode marathon. Airs Monday,
October 26 (5:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT). Manswers
Whether it's questions about booze, sex, or violence, "MANswers"
is trivia for men that delivers real answers that guys need
to know. Got a burning question? You'll find the answer
on "MANswers." Airs Monday, October 26 (1:00 -
4:00 AM, ET/PT).
Travel Channel - Madventures
In India, Riku and Tunna face some of the most holy and
unholy men in existence and join the pilgrimage of ten million
tarnished karmas in order to cleanse themselves of all their
sins. Airs Monday, October 26 at 10:00PM.
Planet Green - Emeril Green
Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa takes viewers to one
of the country's most progressive and dedicated organic
and sustainable farming areas - Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
At the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, see
a school leading the way with its commitment to local ingredients
and sustainable farming practices. Premieres Monday, October
26 at 8:00 p.m. ET. 100 Places to Remember Before They Disappear - An
eye-opening series of 100 one-minute episodes featuring
stunning imagery and amazing facts about some of the most
beautiful and fragile places on earth, 100 Places to Remember
Before They Disappear headlines an initial slate of six
original short-form series that will first premiere online
with subsequent airings on Planet Green's 24-hour television
channel.
FEARnet - Fear Clinic stars a triumvirate of the
Silver Screen's horror elite, never-before-seen together
on film. Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street franchise),
Danielle Harris (Halloween franchise) and Kane Hodder (Friday
The 13th franchise) star as the inhabitants of Fear Clinic,
where patients go to be cured of their most dreaded phobias
by undergoing a revolutionary treatment no insurance policy
would ever cover. Fear Clinic will premiere Monday, October
26th, with new episodes premiering for five consecutive
nights.
CBS - How I Met Your Mother
After the group notices Barney's bizarre behavior, they
suspect he has a secret girlfriend. Accidentally On Purpose -After breaking up with her
commitment-phobic boyfriend, Billie has a fling with a younger
guy and ends up pregnant. The Big Bang Theory - Leonard can't tell his girlfriend
"no."
October
27, 2009
Spike
TV - Scream 2009
The 4th annual "Scream
2009" will air Oct. 27 at 10PM/9C and features
nominees chosen by Tim Burton, Wes Craven, Roland Emmerich,
Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Eli Roth and many more.
Spike TV - 1000 Ways To Die
Marathon
"1,000 Ways to Die" showcases some of the most outrageously
true stories about those who succumbed to the grim reaper
in the most unorthodox styles. Each case takes you through
a fast-paced full reenactment interlaced with dramatic witness
testimonials, fun historical tidbits, scientific expert explanations
and vibrant CGI effects. Airs Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00
- 11:00 AM, ET/PT.
CBS
- The Bold and The Beautiful
Big Brother 11 winner Jordan Lloyd, and Jeff Schroeder, who
was voted "America's Favorite Houseguest," will
appear on The Bold and The Beautiful, Tuesday, Oct. 2.
MySpace - Circle of Eight
Be a part of the Circle of Eight, the supernatural series where
nothing is as it seems. Jessica, a newcomer to the City of Angels,
has just moved into a loft on the eighth floor of The Dante,
a historic and eerie downtown building filled with friendly
twenty-something neighbors who eagerly welcome her into their
bohemian world. Or do they? As Jessica races to unravel the
mystery behind a chain of horrifying deaths that only she seems
to see, she'll come face-to-face with the chilling truth behind
her connection to The Dante. Premieres on MySpace
on October 27.
October
28, 2009
Science
Channel - Nick Baker's Weird Creatures
Nick Baker searches the world for some of nature's weirdest
creatures in all-new episodes of this favorite series. Some
would dismiss the creatures he finds as freaks of nature,
but for Baker the animals and insects are the unsung heroes
of evolutionary biology. Baker's journeys are adventurous
travelogues as he meets the scientists who study these creatures
and the people who inhabit their environments. Eight-Part
Series Premieres Wednesday, October 28 at 9 PM
CBS - The New Adventures of Old
Christine Christine considers herself popular by association. Gary Unmarried - Gary overextends himself when he tries
to juggle two kids and two careers.
October
29, 2009
CBS - The Mentalist
The CBI team investigates the death of a wealthy man who
witnesses say was killed by a ghost haunting his mansion.
CSI - The CSI team investigated the murder of a popular
college football coach whose death may be linked to an earlier
unsolved crime. Survivor: Samoa - During a visit to the opposing
tribe, one castaway strikes a secret deal and manages to
make some new friends, on Survivor: Samoa, Thursday, Oct.
29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
NBC
- Community
Jeff (Joel McHale) has the hots for his statistics professor
and is determined to take her out on a date. He finds the
perfect opportunity to pursue her but it happens to interfere
with a Day of the Dead party Annie (Alison Brie) is throwing
for their Spanish class. Meanwhile, Pierce (Chevy Chase)
comes to terms with being old. Ken Jeong, Gillian Jacobs,
Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi and Donald Glover also star.
Airs Thursday October 29 at 8p.m.
October
30, 2009
Travel Channel - Ghost
Adventures Live will mark the first seven-hour, paranormal
investigation conducted by the Ghost Adventures crew. The
team will investigate the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in
West Virginia, said to be one of America's most haunted locations,
to examine ghostly activity and record their experiences.
This live event will be completely interactive. Viewers at
home will have total access to the investigation via webcams
and online chats with the crew. During the seven-hour lockdown,
viewers will also be invited to send e-mails, text messages,
IMs and faxes to Zak, Nick, and Aaron, sharing what they see
and offering advice on what they should do next. Premieres
October 30, 2009 from 8PM to 3AM.
CMT
- Invitation Only: Brooks & Dunn
Country superstar duo Brooks & Dunn perform greatest hits,
as well as new music from their album, #1s...And Then Some,
when Invitation Only: Brooks and Dunn premieres Friday, October
30 at 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT.
NBC
- Law and Order
When Sid Maxwell (Guest Star Rene Ifrah), owner of a fashion
company is found dead, Detectives Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto)
and Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson) assume asphyxia. But
when fashion photographer, Terry Clark (Guest Star Jeremy
Beiler), leads the detectives to an alarming discovery of
Maxwell's true identity, they uncover a suspicious website
with threatening web posts. Airs Friday October 30 at 8p.m.
October
31, 2009
TV Land - Roseanne's Wicked
Halloween Bash
See Halloween-themed episodes of "Roseanne" to
celebrate All Hallow's Eve on Saturday, October 31 from
10:00PM - 2:00AM (ET/PT). Tune in to "Roseanne's Wicked
Halloween Bash" for a haunting night of episodes, including
when the Conners have a spooky night of fun with a Ouija
board, a hilarious parody of the horror flick "Rosemary's
Baby," their annual Halloween party at the lodge and
finally, a night filled with antics that leads to the arrival
of a new family member - Jerry Garcia Conner.
Pop Culture Madness is your one-stop information location for Popular
Culture, Popular Music, Trivia, Jokes and a bunch of other stuff! We update
our Pop Culture News daily and our Pop Music section has hundreds of pages
featuring the best and worst songs of all time. Our aim is to maintain
a family-friendly, "PG" site. We have no swearing and no gory
stuff, although some humor may need a creative explanation for younger
visitors.
Pop Culture Madness is your complete trivia resource. Click on our Home
page for oddball trivia or our Trivia
section for our ever-expanding organized trivia categories.
Our motto: "All The Pop Culture News That Fits, We Print!" We
are adding more information daily. Well, semi-regularly. If you don't
see a link for what you're looking for, then it's your responsibility
to write something up, and send it in. WE NEED WRITERS!!!
By the way, PCM does NOT allow sneaky spyware. Nor do we link to sites that have excessive Pop-ups,
spyware or inappropriate (all ages) material. If you find one, please
let us know and they are toast!
Also, since we don't "sell out" to those Pop-up advertisers,
and we're too proud (so far) to ask for donations, we'd like to proudly
point out some of our carefully chosen advertisers throughout the site.
They have some cool stuff that should be sitting in your room, or wrapped
like a present for a friend.
Please check 'em out!
Privacy Statement: We will not sell, give
or share any personal information, including e-mail addresses, of any of
our visitors to anyone outside of Pop Culture Madness.com or our affiliated
sites. We do not accept any stealth or spyware advertisers or third party
sponsors of such programs. Pop Culture Madness.com and affiliated sites
do not send spam, offer get-rich-quick schemes, offer or suggest "enhancement"
devices or medications via e-mail.
PCM does use third-party advertising companies, such as google, to serve
ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not
including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about
your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements
about goods and services of interest to you. If you would like more information
about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information
used by these companies, click
here.