NEWS
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday July 19, 2009 - Saturday July 25, 2009
"GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP"
"GATEWAY TO THE WEST"
07/19/2009 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday) : COMPETITION AND ADVENTURE CONTINUE AS THE SIX REMAINING FAMILIES TRAVEL TO BRANSON, MO AND PERFORM IN FRONT OF LEGENDARY JUDGES, ANDY WILLIAMS AND COMEDIAN YAKOV SMIRNOFF - Six remaining families head out in their RVs from the arch of St. Louis and into the majestic Missouri countryside. The families experience the Meramec Caverns, a classic route 66 attraction, where the outlaw Jesse James once hid. Then on to Branson, Missouri where they perform skits in front of legendary stars Andy Williams and Yakov Smirnoff. Family fun ensues in the final challenge as the kids take control of their parents.
"MERLIN"
"THE GATES OF AVALON"
07/19/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : ARTHUR BECOMES LOVE-STRUCK WITH A MYSTERIOUS GIRL AND STANDS TO LOSE MORE THAN JUST HIS HEARTMorgana (Katie McGrath) has a nightmare and sees Arthur's death at the hands of a strange but beautiful girl. Meanwhile, hunting in the forest, Merlin (Colin Morgan) and Arthur (Bradley James) save the same girl, Sophia (Holly Grainger), and her father, Aulfric (Kenneth Cranham), from attack by bandits and bring them to Camelot for refuge. Morgana realizes that Sophia is the girl from her nightmare and tries to warn Arthur, who is smitten with her. As the truth of Morgana's magical gift for seeing future events unfolds, so does a father and daughter's plan to bring down the kingdom of Camelot by sacrificing Arthur in return for eternal life. Anthony Head, Richard Wilson and Angel Coulby also star.
Nikki Lichterman
Wendy Luckenbill
"METEOR"
"METEOR, PART 2"
07/19/2009 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE AS THE QUEST TO SAVE THE PLANET CONTINUES — ALL STAR CAST INCLUDES BILLY CAMPBELL, MARLA SOKOLOFF AND JASON ALEXANDERWith time quickly running out, Imogene (Marla Sokoloff, "The Practice") continues her long and tortuous journey to get in touch with the military and relay the coordinates and a plan to destroy Kassandra. As smaller meteors continue to pelt a tiny California town, Sheriff Crowe (Stacy Keach, "Prison Break") helps one of the families affected by the meteor showers and continues to try and get everyone into the safety of a shelter. Still on the run, Calvin Stark (Michael Rooker, "JFK") finds Jack's (Billy Campbell, "Once and Again") daughter and Jack is determined to get her back safe and unharmed.
"LAW & ORDER"
"PLEDGE"
07/20/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Monday) : AN INCIDENT AT A SORORITY PARTY 30 YEARS AGO LEADS TO A DOUBLE MURDER
Harold and Joyce Foley (guest stars Stephen Kunken and Erin Dilly), both well-known biologists at a local university, come home to find their young son Eric (guest star Timothee Chalamet) and the housekeeper brutally murdered. Detectives Lupo (Jeremy Sisto) and Bernard (Anthony Anderson) believe that the Foley's work on a controversial pharmaceutical study made them targets for the killer. Ned Lasky (guest star Matt Malloy), a reporter for Science Today who may have some serious emotional issues, has also been harassing the Foley's. Lupo and Bernard take Joyce on a trip down memory lane to a sorority party 30 years ago to find some answers. With very little evidence to work with, A.D.A's Michael Cutter (Linus Roache) and Connie Rubirosa (Alana de la Garza) work diligently to track down a key witness who was there.
Also stars S. Epatha Merkerson and Sam Waterston.
Sharon Pannozzo
"LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT"
"THE GLORY THAT WAS..."
07/20/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : In this second episode of the eighth season, we introduce our new lead, Zack Nichols (played by Jeff Goldblum), to the series. Together with Meghan Wheeler (played by Julianne Nicholson), the detectives of New York City's Major Case Squad find themselves on the world stage, untangling the dark politics behind the Olympic Site Selection Committee.
Victoria Brody
Amanda Ruisi
"DATELINE NBC"
"MO1844"
07/20/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) :
"GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP"
"THE HEARTLAND"
07/21/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : ADVENTURE AND COMPETITION PREVAIL AS SIX REMAINING FAMILIES DEPART MISSOURI AND HEAD INTO KANSAS, OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS - The families leave Missouri and head out into the prairies of Kansas and Oklahoma to see buffalo and the actual setting of "Little House on the Prairie." The Dads must step up to the plate at the "King of the Road" BBQ challenge. The chefs whose burgers do not stand up to the family taste test will face the "End of the Road" challenge where one family's journey will end.
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"409"
07/21/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) : ALL NEW — Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue -- Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a one million dollar prize and become the most talented act in America. Celebrity judge panel, David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"), U.K. TV personality Piers Morgan ("Celebrity Apprentice") and the queen of rock 'n roll management Sharon Osbourne ("The Osbournes") determine which contestants advance to "Vegas Verdicts."
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"TRIALS"
07/21/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : AN ABUSED FOSTER CHILD LEADS DETECTIVE OLIVIA BENSON (MARISKA HARGITAY) TO REEXAMINE A COLD CASE INVOLVING A TRAUMATIZED RAPE VICTIM (GUEST STAR SARA GILBERT) AND THE FOSTER CHILD'S PARENTS, GWEN AND NOAH SIBERT (GUEST STARS JULIE BOWEN AND LUKE PERRY).
After a young boy, Christopher Ryan (guest star Jae Head), is caught driving a runaway van, Detective Elliot Stabler (Chris Meloni) and Detective Benson take the seven year-old into questioning. When Christopher claims his foster parents, Gwen and Noah Sibert (guest stars Julie Bowen and Luke Perry), bribe him in exchange for abusive medical testing, the detectives investigate his allegations. As Detective Benson continues to study the boy's accusations, she is led back to a former unsolved rape case involving Kaitlyn Murphy (guest star Sara Gilbert). After reviewing both cases, Benson uncovers a common factor, and with help from new A.D.A Kim Greylek (Michaela McManus) she just might be able to solve the cases. Also starring: Richard Belzer (Detective John Much), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen), Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Michaela McManus (A.D.A Kim Greylek), Tamara Tunie (Dr. Melinda Warner), and B.D. Wong (Dr. George Huang).
Also guest starring: Mary Beth Evans as "Dr. Eichenberry"
Amanda Ruisi
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"409"
07/22/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : ALL NEW — Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue -- Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a one million dollar prize and become the most talented act in America. Celebrity judge panel, David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"), U.K. TV personality Piers Morgan ("Celebrity Apprentice") and the queen of rock 'n roll management Sharon Osbourne ("The Osbournes") determine which contestants advance to "Vegas Verdicts."
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"410"
07/22/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : ALL NEW — Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue -- Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a one million dollar prize and become the most talented act in America. Celebrity judge panel, David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"), U.K. TV personality Piers Morgan ("Celebrity Apprentice") and the queen of rock 'n roll management Sharon Osbourne ("The Osbournes") determine which contestants advance to "Vegas Verdicts."
"THE PHILANTHROPIST"
"KOSOVO"
07/22/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : Teddy takes his ex-wife, Julia Rist (Krista Allen), on a journey as he tells her about his business venture to Kosovo, a country full of depression and poverty since the 1990s when the Serbian army attacked the Albanian Muslims, who make up the majority of the population. In a series of flashbacks, Teddy addresses the locals in Kosovo, explaining that his company would like to invest money in a bauxite halloysite mine which will not only be profitable for Maidstone-Rist but will ensure them a better future. Teddy wants the Serbians and Albanians to work together at the mine and start a business that will better the lives of all those who populate Kosovo. As the Serbians and Albanians refuse to pull together, it's clear their hatred runs deeper than Teddy first thought. AJ (lindy Booth) and Philip (Jesse L. Martin) worry Teddy has bitten off more than he can chew.
Melissa Armstrong
"30 ROCK"
"HARD BALL"
07/23/2009 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : JACK (ALEC BALDWIN) NEGOTIATES JOSH'S (LONNY ROSS) CONTRACT WHILE KENNETH THE PAGE (JACK MCBRAYER) EARNS A SPOT IN TRACY'S (TRACY MORGAN) ENTOURAGE --- When Josh's (Lonny Ross) contract is up, Jack (Alec Baldwin) sees an opportunity ripe for cost-cutting. While Liz (Tina Fey) tries to keep Josh in the 'TGS' cast and from jumping to a rival show, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) awards Kenneth the Page (Jack McBrayer) a coveted spot in his entourage. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) gets into some hot water over a misquote in a popular magazine. With special guest stars Chris Matthews and Tucker Carlson. Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell and Rachel Dratch also star.
Julie Rothman
"THE OFFICE"
"TWO WEEKS "
07/23/2009 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) : MICHAEL TAKES GOOFING OFF TO A NEW LEVEL - IDRIS ELBA ("The Wire") GUEST STARS-- Michael's (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) relationship with the new vice president (guest star Idris Elba) becomes increasingly tense, as Michael finds an excuse to goof off even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) faces the challenge of a new copier and Kelly (Mindy Kaling) develops a crush. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, Creed Bratton and Paul Lieberstein also star.
"THE OFFICE"
"DREAM TEAM "
07/23/2009 (09:00PM - 09:31PM) (Thursday) : MICHAEL ASSEMBLES HIS DREAM TEAMIDRIS ELBA ("The Wire") GUEST STARSAfter getting off on the wrong foot with his new supervisor, Charles (Idris Elba), Jim (John Krasinski) finds himself face to face with the new boss in a soccer game in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot. Meanwhile, Michael (Steve Carell), afraid to face the workday, has trouble leaving his house. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton and Paul Lieberstein also star.
Joanne Park
"30 ROCK"
"THE BUBBLE"
07/23/2009 (09:31PM - 10:01PM) (Thursday) : LIZ (TINA FEY) LEARNS THAT DREW'S (GUEST STAR JON HAMM) GOOD LOOKS AND CHARM HAVE BROUGHT HIM SPECIAL TREATMENT. TRACY'S (TRACY MORGAN) CONTRACT IS UP FOR RENEGOTIATION AND JACK (ALEC BALDWIN) MUST FIND A WAY TO KEEP HIM AT "TGS." MEREDITH VIEIRA ALSO GUEST STARS
As Liz (Fey) spends more time with her boyfriend Drew (Hamm), she finds that his handsomeness has allowed him to bypass many of the usual frustrations of daily life. While Liz deals with her new relationship, Jack (Baldwin) must find a way to convince Tracy (Morgan) to stay on at "TGS" after his contract expires. Jenna (Jane Krakowski) considers a new hairstyle to attract public attention. Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander and Katrina Bowden also star.
Amber James
"THE LISTENER"
"ONE WAY OR ANOTHER"
07/23/2009 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : TOBY USES HIS GIFT TO HELP CONVICT A SERIAL RAPIST - When it appears a serial rapist has struck again, Toby (Craig Olejnik) senses Detective Marks' (Lisa Marcos) guilt over failing to convict him on a previous occasion. Using his telepathic powers, Toby helps gather intelligence from a traumatized victim only to realize that Marks may have some deep wounds of her own. Ennis Esmer, Mylène Dinh-Robic, George Ryder and Anthony Lemke also star. Colm Feore ("24") also guest stars.
Meredith Fitzpatrick
"CHOPPING BLOCK"
"108"
07/24/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) : TONIGHT'S GRAND FINALE WILL BRING ONE OF THE REMAINING TWO TEAMS CLOSER TO THEIR DREAMPIERS MORGAN GUEST STARSThe remaining two couples battle it out one last time to win the competition. In order to succeed they must remodel the restaurants, come up with a menu and provide service that is above and beyond anything they have achieved so far. Opening night is filled with numerous celebrities including Marco's guest, Piers Morgan, and various food critics from throughout the series. Marco Pierre white stars.
Nikki Lichterman
Wendy Luckenbill
"DATELINE NBC - FRIDAY"
"FRI1844"
07/24/2009 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :
"KINGS"
"THE NEW KING P.2 "
07/25/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Saturday) : JACK DECIDES TO TAKE HIS FATHER'S PLACE AS KING BEFORE SILAS CAN RETURN TO SHILOH AND RECLAIM HIS POWERSEASON FINALEMACAULAY CULKIN GUEST STARSJack (Sebastian Stan) and William (Dylan Baker) make plans for Jack to take his father's place as King of Gilboa. To everyone's surprise, Silas (McShane) is alive and David (Chris Egan) escapes Shiloh to warn Silas about the chaos to come. Also stars Allison Miller, Susanna Thompson and Eamonn Walker.
Jamie French
Wendy Luckenbill
"LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT"
"IN TREATMENT"
07/25/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) : Wall Street hustler Archie Beuliss, is a captain of the financial industry, leading Beuliss Securities, one of the nations most successful hedge funds. He is the honorary speaker at a gala dinner when the place erupts amid news reports that Beuliss Securities is under investigation by the SEC for fraud. The stock's value begins to plummet immediately. When Beuliss Securities FEO, Frank Hatcher, is found stabbed in the men's room, Nichols and Wheeler step into the world of high finance to catch an unlikely killer.
Victoria Brody
Amanda Ruisi
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"BAGGAGE"
07/25/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : THE BRUTAL MURDER OF AN ARTIST LEADS THE DETECTIVES TO A LONG STRING OF MURDERS BY AN UNTRACEABLE SERIAL KILLER.
After an up-and-coming artist is brutally murdered in her apartment, Detectives Odafin Tutuola (Ice-T) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) link her death to another unsolved murder case. As they pursue the case further, they realize that these two murders have striking similarities to a string of murders by a mysterious serial killer that Detective Victor Moranhas been following for months. Moran fights to keep his control over the case as Detectives Fin and Stabler struggle to find the killer. Also starring: Richard Belzer (Detective John Munch), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen), Stephanie March (ADA Alexandra Cabot), Tamara Tunie (Dr. Melinda Warner).
Amanda Ruisi
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NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday July 19, 2009 - Saturday July 25, 2009
Published: 07/02/2009 02:00 PM
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday July 19, 2009 - Saturday July 25, 2009
"GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP"
"GATEWAY TO THE WEST"
07/19/2009 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday) : COMPETITION AND ADVENTURE CONTINUE AS THE SIX REMAINING FAMILIES TRAVEL TO BRANSON, MO AND PERFORM IN FRONT OF LEGENDARY JUDGES, ANDY WILLIAMS AND COMEDIAN YAKOV SMIRNOFF - Six remaining families head out in their RVs from the arch of St. Louis and into the majestic Missouri countryside. The families experience the Meramec Caverns, a classic route 66 attraction, where the outlaw Jesse James once hid. Then on to Branson, Missouri where they perform skits in front of legendary stars Andy Williams and Yakov Smirnoff. Family fun ensues in the final challenge as the kids take control of their parents.
"MERLIN"
"THE GATES OF AVALON"
07/19/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : ARTHUR BECOMES LOVE-STRUCK WITH A MYSTERIOUS GIRL AND STANDS TO LOSE MORE THAN JUST HIS HEARTMorgana (Katie McGrath) has a nightmare and sees Arthur's death at the hands of a strange but beautiful girl. Meanwhile, hunting in the forest, Merlin (Colin Morgan) and Arthur (Bradley James) save the same girl, Sophia (Holly Grainger), and her father, Aulfric (Kenneth Cranham), from attack by bandits and bring them to Camelot for refuge. Morgana realizes that Sophia is the girl from her nightmare and tries to warn Arthur, who is smitten with her. As the truth of Morgana's magical gift for seeing future events unfolds, so does a father and daughter's plan to bring down the kingdom of Camelot by sacrificing Arthur in return for eternal life. Anthony Head, Richard Wilson and Angel Coulby also star.
Nikki Lichterman
Wendy Luckenbill
"METEOR"
"METEOR, PART 2"
07/19/2009 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE AS THE QUEST TO SAVE THE PLANET CONTINUES — ALL STAR CAST INCLUDES BILLY CAMPBELL, MARLA SOKOLOFF AND JASON ALEXANDERWith time quickly running out, Imogene (Marla Sokoloff, "The Practice") continues her long and tortuous journey to get in touch with the military and relay the coordinates and a plan to destroy Kassandra. As smaller meteors continue to pelt a tiny California town, Sheriff Crowe (Stacy Keach, "Prison Break") helps one of the families affected by the meteor showers and continues to try and get everyone into the safety of a shelter. Still on the run, Calvin Stark (Michael Rooker, "JFK") finds Jack's (Billy Campbell, "Once and Again") daughter and Jack is determined to get her back safe and unharmed.
"LAW & ORDER"
"PLEDGE"
07/20/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Monday) : AN INCIDENT AT A SORORITY PARTY 30 YEARS AGO LEADS TO A DOUBLE MURDER
Harold and Joyce Foley (guest stars Stephen Kunken and Erin Dilly), both well-known biologists at a local university, come home to find their young son Eric (guest star Timothee Chalamet) and the housekeeper brutally murdered. Detectives Lupo (Jeremy Sisto) and Bernard (Anthony Anderson) believe that the Foley's work on a controversial pharmaceutical study made them targets for the killer. Ned Lasky (guest star Matt Malloy), a reporter for Science Today who may have some serious emotional issues, has also been harassing the Foley's. Lupo and Bernard take Joyce on a trip down memory lane to a sorority party 30 years ago to find some answers. With very little evidence to work with, A.D.A's Michael Cutter (Linus Roache) and Connie Rubirosa (Alana de la Garza) work diligently to track down a key witness who was there.
Also stars S. Epatha Merkerson and Sam Waterston.
Sharon Pannozzo
"LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT"
"THE GLORY THAT WAS..."
07/20/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : In this second episode of the eighth season, we introduce our new lead, Zack Nichols (played by Jeff Goldblum), to the series. Together with Meghan Wheeler (played by Julianne Nicholson), the detectives of New York City's Major Case Squad find themselves on the world stage, untangling the dark politics behind the Olympic Site Selection Committee.
Victoria Brody
Amanda Ruisi
"DATELINE NBC"
"MO1844"
07/20/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) :
"GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP"
"THE HEARTLAND"
07/21/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : ADVENTURE AND COMPETITION PREVAIL AS SIX REMAINING FAMILIES DEPART MISSOURI AND HEAD INTO KANSAS, OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS - The families leave Missouri and head out into the prairies of Kansas and Oklahoma to see buffalo and the actual setting of "Little House on the Prairie." The Dads must step up to the plate at the "King of the Road" BBQ challenge. The chefs whose burgers do not stand up to the family taste test will face the "End of the Road" challenge where one family's journey will end.
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"409"
07/21/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) : ALL NEW — Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue -- Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a one million dollar prize and become the most talented act in America. Celebrity judge panel, David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"), U.K. TV personality Piers Morgan ("Celebrity Apprentice") and the queen of rock 'n roll management Sharon Osbourne ("The Osbournes") determine which contestants advance to "Vegas Verdicts."
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"TRIALS"
07/21/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : AN ABUSED FOSTER CHILD LEADS DETECTIVE OLIVIA BENSON (MARISKA HARGITAY) TO REEXAMINE A COLD CASE INVOLVING A TRAUMATIZED RAPE VICTIM (GUEST STAR SARA GILBERT) AND THE FOSTER CHILD'S PARENTS, GWEN AND NOAH SIBERT (GUEST STARS JULIE BOWEN AND LUKE PERRY).
After a young boy, Christopher Ryan (guest star Jae Head), is caught driving a runaway van, Detective Elliot Stabler (Chris Meloni) and Detective Benson take the seven year-old into questioning. When Christopher claims his foster parents, Gwen and Noah Sibert (guest stars Julie Bowen and Luke Perry), bribe him in exchange for abusive medical testing, the detectives investigate his allegations. As Detective Benson continues to study the boy's accusations, she is led back to a former unsolved rape case involving Kaitlyn Murphy (guest star Sara Gilbert). After reviewing both cases, Benson uncovers a common factor, and with help from new A.D.A Kim Greylek (Michaela McManus) she just might be able to solve the cases. Also starring: Richard Belzer (Detective John Much), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen), Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Michaela McManus (A.D.A Kim Greylek), Tamara Tunie (Dr. Melinda Warner), and B.D. Wong (Dr. George Huang).
Also guest starring: Mary Beth Evans as "Dr. Eichenberry"
Amanda Ruisi
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"409"
07/22/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : ALL NEW — Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue -- Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a one million dollar prize and become the most talented act in America. Celebrity judge panel, David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"), U.K. TV personality Piers Morgan ("Celebrity Apprentice") and the queen of rock 'n roll management Sharon Osbourne ("The Osbournes") determine which contestants advance to "Vegas Verdicts."
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"410"
07/22/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : ALL NEW — Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue -- Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a one million dollar prize and become the most talented act in America. Celebrity judge panel, David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"), U.K. TV personality Piers Morgan ("Celebrity Apprentice") and the queen of rock 'n roll management Sharon Osbourne ("The Osbournes") determine which contestants advance to "Vegas Verdicts."
"THE PHILANTHROPIST"
"KOSOVO"
07/22/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : Teddy takes his ex-wife, Julia Rist (Krista Allen), on a journey as he tells her about his business venture to Kosovo, a country full of depression and poverty since the 1990s when the Serbian army attacked the Albanian Muslims, who make up the majority of the population. In a series of flashbacks, Teddy addresses the locals in Kosovo, explaining that his company would like to invest money in a bauxite halloysite mine which will not only be profitable for Maidstone-Rist but will ensure them a better future. Teddy wants the Serbians and Albanians to work together at the mine and start a business that will better the lives of all those who populate Kosovo. As the Serbians and Albanians refuse to pull together, it's clear their hatred runs deeper than Teddy first thought. AJ (lindy Booth) and Philip (Jesse L. Martin) worry Teddy has bitten off more than he can chew.
Melissa Armstrong
"30 ROCK"
"HARD BALL"
07/23/2009 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : JACK (ALEC BALDWIN) NEGOTIATES JOSH'S (LONNY ROSS) CONTRACT WHILE KENNETH THE PAGE (JACK MCBRAYER) EARNS A SPOT IN TRACY'S (TRACY MORGAN) ENTOURAGE --- When Josh's (Lonny Ross) contract is up, Jack (Alec Baldwin) sees an opportunity ripe for cost-cutting. While Liz (Tina Fey) tries to keep Josh in the 'TGS' cast and from jumping to a rival show, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) awards Kenneth the Page (Jack McBrayer) a coveted spot in his entourage. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) gets into some hot water over a misquote in a popular magazine. With special guest stars Chris Matthews and Tucker Carlson. Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, Keith Powell and Rachel Dratch also star.
Julie Rothman
"THE OFFICE"
"TWO WEEKS "
07/23/2009 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) : MICHAEL TAKES GOOFING OFF TO A NEW LEVEL - IDRIS ELBA ("The Wire") GUEST STARS-- Michael's (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) relationship with the new vice president (guest star Idris Elba) becomes increasingly tense, as Michael finds an excuse to goof off even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) faces the challenge of a new copier and Kelly (Mindy Kaling) develops a crush. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, Creed Bratton and Paul Lieberstein also star.
"THE OFFICE"
"DREAM TEAM "
07/23/2009 (09:00PM - 09:31PM) (Thursday) : MICHAEL ASSEMBLES HIS DREAM TEAMIDRIS ELBA ("The Wire") GUEST STARSAfter getting off on the wrong foot with his new supervisor, Charles (Idris Elba), Jim (John Krasinski) finds himself face to face with the new boss in a soccer game in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot. Meanwhile, Michael (Steve Carell), afraid to face the workday, has trouble leaving his house. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nunez, Creed Bratton and Paul Lieberstein also star.
Joanne Park
"30 ROCK"
"THE BUBBLE"
07/23/2009 (09:31PM - 10:01PM) (Thursday) : LIZ (TINA FEY) LEARNS THAT DREW'S (GUEST STAR JON HAMM) GOOD LOOKS AND CHARM HAVE BROUGHT HIM SPECIAL TREATMENT. TRACY'S (TRACY MORGAN) CONTRACT IS UP FOR RENEGOTIATION AND JACK (ALEC BALDWIN) MUST FIND A WAY TO KEEP HIM AT "TGS." MEREDITH VIEIRA ALSO GUEST STARS
As Liz (Fey) spends more time with her boyfriend Drew (Hamm), she finds that his handsomeness has allowed him to bypass many of the usual frustrations of daily life. While Liz deals with her new relationship, Jack (Baldwin) must find a way to convince Tracy (Morgan) to stay on at "TGS" after his contract expires. Jenna (Jane Krakowski) considers a new hairstyle to attract public attention. Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander and Katrina Bowden also star.
Amber James
"THE LISTENER"
"ONE WAY OR ANOTHER"
07/23/2009 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : TOBY USES HIS GIFT TO HELP CONVICT A SERIAL RAPIST - When it appears a serial rapist has struck again, Toby (Craig Olejnik) senses Detective Marks' (Lisa Marcos) guilt over failing to convict him on a previous occasion. Using his telepathic powers, Toby helps gather intelligence from a traumatized victim only to realize that Marks may have some deep wounds of her own. Ennis Esmer, Mylène Dinh-Robic, George Ryder and Anthony Lemke also star. Colm Feore ("24") also guest stars.
Meredith Fitzpatrick
"CHOPPING BLOCK"
"108"
07/24/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) : TONIGHT'S GRAND FINALE WILL BRING ONE OF THE REMAINING TWO TEAMS CLOSER TO THEIR DREAMPIERS MORGAN GUEST STARSThe remaining two couples battle it out one last time to win the competition. In order to succeed they must remodel the restaurants, come up with a menu and provide service that is above and beyond anything they have achieved so far. Opening night is filled with numerous celebrities including Marco's guest, Piers Morgan, and various food critics from throughout the series. Marco Pierre white stars.
Nikki Lichterman
Wendy Luckenbill
"DATELINE NBC - FRIDAY"
"FRI1844"
07/24/2009 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :
"KINGS"
"THE NEW KING P.2 "
07/25/2009 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Saturday) : JACK DECIDES TO TAKE HIS FATHER'S PLACE AS KING BEFORE SILAS CAN RETURN TO SHILOH AND RECLAIM HIS POWERSEASON FINALEMACAULAY CULKIN GUEST STARSJack (Sebastian Stan) and William (Dylan Baker) make plans for Jack to take his father's place as King of Gilboa. To everyone's surprise, Silas (McShane) is alive and David (Chris Egan) escapes Shiloh to warn Silas about the chaos to come. Also stars Allison Miller, Susanna Thompson and Eamonn Walker.
Jamie French
Wendy Luckenbill
"LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT"
"IN TREATMENT"
07/25/2009 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) : Wall Street hustler Archie Beuliss, is a captain of the financial industry, leading Beuliss Securities, one of the nations most successful hedge funds. He is the honorary speaker at a gala dinner when the place erupts amid news reports that Beuliss Securities is under investigation by the SEC for fraud. The stock's value begins to plummet immediately. When Beuliss Securities FEO, Frank Hatcher, is found stabbed in the men's room, Nichols and Wheeler step into the world of high finance to catch an unlikely killer.
Victoria Brody
Amanda Ruisi
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"BAGGAGE"
07/25/2009 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : THE BRUTAL MURDER OF AN ARTIST LEADS THE DETECTIVES TO A LONG STRING OF MURDERS BY AN UNTRACEABLE SERIAL KILLER.
After an up-and-coming artist is brutally murdered in her apartment, Detectives Odafin Tutuola (Ice-T) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) link her death to another unsolved murder case. As they pursue the case further, they realize that these two murders have striking similarities to a string of murders by a mysterious serial killer that Detective Victor Moranhas been following for months. Moran fights to keep his control over the case as Detectives Fin and Stabler struggle to find the killer. Also starring: Richard Belzer (Detective John Munch), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen), Stephanie March (ADA Alexandra Cabot), Tamara Tunie (Dr. Melinda Warner).
Amanda Ruisi
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