After a total eclipse casts its shadow across the globe,
outwardly calling forth a multitude of everyday men and
women Heroes, Dr. Mohinder Suresh, a genetics professor
from India, continues to champion his father's theory that
there are people with astonishing abilities living among
us. Claire Bennet, an unbreakable high school cheerleader,
who must conceal her ability from her friends and peers
while working to strengthen her relationship with her father,
a man of mystery who has a keen interest in people like
her. Niki Sanders, a Las Vegas single mother with shocking
strength - and a dangerous, amoral mirror image - struggles
to support and protect her young son Micah, a genius who
can interact with electronic machinery through touch. Matt
Parkman, a police detective from Los Angeles, attempts to
put his ability to hear the thoughts of others to good use.
In Japan, Hiro Nakamura's ability to pierce the space-time
continuum and manipulate time has empowered him to change
the future, as he embarks on wild adventures with his best
friend Ando Masahashi. Nathan Petrelli, a congressional
hopeful with the ability to fly, has his dreams dashed after
failing to stop his younger brother Peter, a nurse with
the ability to absorb the powers of others, from exploding
over the New York City skyline. And after this violent clash
in New York, the fate of Sylar, a manipulative serial killer
dedicated to cruelly collecting the extraordinary talents
of special people, is unknown. Meanwhile, in the Dominican
Republic, a young woman named Maya Herrera and her twin
brother, plagued by her threatening ability, attempt to
make the dangerous crossing to the United States in search
of help. And Monica Dawson, another young woman with newfound
special abilities, would give up everything to help the
people around her. Their definitive destiny is nothing less
than saving the world...
From
the creative minds behind "Ice Road Truckers",
and "The Deadliest Catch" comes a brand new series,
America's Toughest Jobs.
The show is a new extreme competition series that will
test 13 men and women who venture out of their safe and
comfortable careers and are placed into some of the most
demanding, dangerous and challenging jobs on earth.
With the talent search open to acts of all ages, America's
Got Talent, hosted by Jerry Springer and presided over
by celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan and Sharon
Osborne, has brought the variety back to the American culture
by showcasing performers from across the country. Each week,
the show features an array of hopeful stars, including singers,
dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers,
magicians and ventriloquists, all competing for their chance
to perform on stage in the hopes they'll win the viewing
audiences' votes.
Thursday Night Comedies
My Name is Earl Earl is a hillbilly who buys a winning lottery ticket,
only to get hit by a car, losing the ticket in the process.
He then realizes in the hospital that his awful luck is
the result of karma in which fate punishes him for all
the mean things he's ever done in his life; therefore,
he then decides to devote his life to making amends to
all the people he has hurt in his life.
30 Rock: Liz Lemon, head writer of the fictional sketch comedy
show "The Girlie Show", must deal with an egotistical
new boss, Jack Donaghy and a crazy new star, Tracy Jordan.
Donaghy is constantly sticking his nose into Lemon's work
and Jordan's off the wall antics cause her added stress.
Meanwhile she is trying to run a successful TV show and
balance her personal life without losing her mind.
Returns October 30th at 9:30/8:30c
The Office: 9pm Regional manager Michael thinks he's the best boss
ever - which, of course, makes him the most ridiculous,
most obnoxious and annoying boss as far as his staff is
concerned. Michael, who usually has his staff's best interest
in mind, also has to deal with a difficult home life revolving
around his now live in girlfriend and ex-boss Jan. His
co-worker Jim Halpert has finally gotten together with
the Dunder Mifflin receptionist, Pam Beasley, who he's
been lusting after for years. Dwight is heart broken over
Angela's new relationship with office suck up Andy. Meanwhile,
wonderkin Ryan Howard is making a name for himself at
the corporate offices in New York while trying to deal
with Michael's antic.
Last Comic Standing:
Host Bill Bellamy and correspondant Fearne Cotton return
for the search to find the best comedian in the universe.
Contestants from all over the country will compete for
a spot in the top 12, who will face off weekly in comedy
showdowns. This season special guest judges from past
and present NBC comedies will be featured; such as the
Office's Angela Kinsey and Oscar Nunez along with French
Stuart and Jon Ratzenberger. The winner will be awarded
$250,000, a brand new Honda, a talent deal with NBC, and
an appearance at Bally's casino is Las Vegas. Click
here for the auditions of the comedians this season!.
Deal or No Deal
On Deal or No Deal each night, the game of odds and
chance unfolds when a contestant is confronted with
26 sealed briefcases full of varying amounts of cash
- ranging from a measly penny to $1 million. Without
knowing the amount in each briefcase, the contestant
picks one -- his to keep, if he chooses - until its
unsealing at game's end.
ER: Thursdays 10pm
In its 14th season, Emmy Award-winning drama series
ER is still one of the highest-rated dramas
on television. Created by best-selling author Michael
Crichton, the series centers on the medical personnel
in the emergency room of a Chicago hospital. The doctors
and nurses such as Samantha Taggart and Tony Gates
must concentrate on their duties in the hospital while
juggling their complicated personal lives.
Season 5 of The Biggest Loser begins with a twist,
for this first time ever, the teams of two will compete
against each other rather as individuals. Nine of the ten
teams - including a mother and son, husband and wife, a
divorced couple, best friends, brothers and former football
teammates -- already have a special bond so they're playing
not only for themselves, but also for their loved ones.
One team, though, will be made up to two strangers who have
never met before.
Life Damien Lewis plays complex, offbeat Detective Charlie
Crews, who returns to the police force after serving time
in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Crews' new perspective
on life has provided him with a peace of mind and no need
for revenge, an attitude which can be challenging to maintain
when someone he cares about is threatened or when he is investigating
the mystery surrounding the murder he was falsely accused
of.
Season Premiere September 29th at 9/8pm
Based on the best-selling book by Candace Bushnell ("Sex
and the City"), Lipstick Jungle follows three
successful friends as they endure the ups triumphs and
tribulations of lives lived at the top of their game.
Armed with humor and strength, these three New York women
support one another through the all the parts of making
it big in the Big Apple.
Season Premiere September 24th at 10/9pm
New
Programs:
The iconic 1980s television classic, Knight Rider comes
back to life as a reinvented, restructured and super-charged
action series showcasing the new KITT (Knight Industries Three
Thousand). Absolutely the coolest car ever created, KITT is
equipped with an "AI" (artificial intelligence)
that is capable of breaking down almost any system.
Kath and Kim
Adapted from an Australian hit comedy of the same name,
this NBC series finds laughs from a 40-something divorcee
and her daughter living in the middle-class suburbs. Starring
Molly Shannon and Selma Blair.
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