Program Planner: October 5-11
Sunday’s Oklahoman, which includes TV Week, hits the newsstands in the Oklahoma City area on Saturday afternoon. And it arrives at the doorstep (or hopefully nearby) early Sunday morning.
But for those who can’t wait to begin planning the upcoming week around the best TV has to offer, here is a sneak peek at programs worth watching the week of Oct. 5:
SUNDAY OCTOBER 5, 2008
◊“America’s Funniest Home Videos” (6 p.m. on ABC): Host Tom Bergeron is back to introduce new footage for the show’s 19th season. The winner of this year’s best video will receive a membership in the Disney Vacation Club for 50 years.
◊“Easy Money” (8 p.m. on CW): This new drama about a family that runs a high interest loan business stars Laurie Metcalf (“Roseanne”), Jeff Hephner (“The O.C.”) and Judge Reinhold (“Swing Vote”).
◊“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (7 p.m. on ABC): The Jonas Brothers and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo make special appearances in this installment devoted to the Akers family of West Chester, Ohio.
◊“Female Forces” (9 p.m. on Bio Channel): This new series rides shotgun with female officers from the Naperville, Ill., police department.
◊“First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards” (7 p.m. on Nickelodeon): Fred Willard (“Best in Show,” Pictured above in Nickelodeon Photo) hosts this event that showcases talented canines in six categories, including best voice, best trick and cutest dog.
◊“The Girls Next Door” (9 p.m. on E!): Hugh Hefner and his three lovely companions — Holly, Bridget and Kendra — are back in action for another season. Their adventures kick off with a celebration of the Playboy magazine mogul’s birthday in Las Vegas.
◊“In Harm’s Way” (6 p.m. on CW): This new reality series focuses on people who risk their lives in a multitude of life-threatening jobs.
◊“Masterpiece Contemporary” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): The new five-part miniseries “The Last Enemy” follows a British mathematician (Dominic Cumberbatch) who returns from abroad to find his country transformed into a hyper-paranoid surveillance society plagued by terrorists, fugitives and spies.
◊“Studio DC” (7 p.m. on Disney): Selena Gomez (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) and the Muppets co-host this music-filled sketch comedy special that will feature guest appearances by Disney Channel stars. The Cheetah Girls perform a Bollywood dance number with Miss Piggy and Demi Lovato (“Camp Rock”) sings a song with Beaker.
◊“Valentine” (7 p.m. on CW): In this new romantic comedy starring Jaime Murray (“Dexter”) and Autumn Reeser (“The O.C.”), the Valentines do whatever it takes to bring soulmates together, all the while keeping their true identities secret.
MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2008
◊The Fifth Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors (9 p.m. on VH1): Tracy Morgan hosts this tribute to hip hop luminaries who broke new ground and pioneered the genre into a cultural phenomenon. This year’s honorees include Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Naughty by Nature, Slick Rick and Too $hort.
◊“14 Women” (8 p.m. on Sundance): This documentary, which was filmed from 2004 to 2006, provides an intimate portrait of the 14 women serving in the United States Senate. It is directed by Mary Lambert, whose sister is Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln.
◊“American Experience” (8 p.m. on OETA-13): The installment titled ‘‘Jimmy Carter” profiles the former Georgia Democratic governor who was elected president of the United States in 1976. Among those interviewed are Carter’s wife, Rosalynn, son Chip, former Vice President Walter Mondale and press secretary Jody Powell.
◊“Chuck” (7 p.m. on NBC): Chuck must go undercover to retrieve the Cipher from the Black Widow. Melinda Clarke (“The O.C.” guest stars as the Black Widow and John Larroquette (“Night Court”) guest stars as debonair spy Roan Montgomery.
◊“CSI: Miami” (9 p.m. on CBS): When the daughter of Delko’s therapist is murdered, Horatio and the CSI team must find the killer before Delko’s darkest secrets are exposed. Gail O’Grady (“American Dreams”) guest stars.
◊“Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed” (8 p.m. on My Network TV): More than 120 of magic’s most memorable illusions will be unveiled, including the “Milk Can Escape,” “Flying,” “Walking on Water” and “Crushed by a Steamroller.”
◊“My Big Amazing Renovation” (8 p.m. on HGTV): This new series captures the thrill of extreme home renovating, as homeowners transform their ordinary residences into unbelievable homes.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2008
◊“Dirty Jobs” (8 p.m. on Discovery): Host and creator Mike Rowe is back with new fourth-season episodes that spotlight the dignity of a hard day’s work. In today’s episode, Rowe works as a tar rigger.
◊“NOVA” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): The season premiere installment titled “Arctic Dinosaurs” breathes tlife into the polar dinosaurs’ lives and environment with the help of computer-generated imagery.
◊Presidential Debate (8 p.m. on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, OETA-13, C-Span and Fox News): Tom Brkoaw moderates this debate airing live from Belmont University in Nashville. This is the second debate between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama.
◊“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (8 p.m. on Bravo): This new series will follow five women from Atlanta’s social elite — including NBA and NFL wives — as they juggle their careers and home lives.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2008
◊“60 in 30: Holes-in-One” (8 p.m. on Golf Channel): This fast-paced special will feature 60 holes-in-one in 30 minutes. Among those featured making golf’s most famous shot are Tiger Woods and Gene Sarazen.
◊“Criminal Minds” (8 p.m. on CBS): Prentiss and Reid are taken hostage by an underground cult during a federal raid. Luke Perry (“Beverly Hills, 90210″) guest stars as cult leader Benjamin Cyrus.
◊“CSI: NY” (9 p.m. on CBS): Mac processes a mile-high crime scene when an air marshal is murdered on board his plane shortly after takeoff. Recording artist Nelly guest stars.
◊“Dirty Sexy Money” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Recording artist Kenny G performs on the episode titled “The Family Lawyer.”
◊“Latinos ’98″ (8 p.m. on OETA-13): This documentary examines how today’s candidates and advocacy groups are trying to mobilize and attract Latino voters.
◊“Myths and Legends” (9 p.m. on TV Land): More Hollywood mysteries will be explored in the show’s second season. One topic addressed in the premiere is whether comedienne Phyllis Diller is the mother of Susan Lucci (“All My Children”).
◊“Project Runway” (8 p.m. on Bravo): Finalists showcase their designs for the competition’s final challenge — the runway show during Fashion Week at Bryant Park in New York City. Tim Gunn (“Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style”) served as a special guest judge on the episode, which is the first installment of the two-part finale.
◊“The Tony Rock Project” (7 p.m. on My Network TV): Chris Rock’s younger brother hosts this new series. Through man-on-the-street style interviews and hidden camera segments, Rock observes the hilarious habits of regular people.
◊“World’s Funniest Moments” (8 p.m. on My Network TV): Arsenio Hall (“Coming to America”) hosts this new series that features life’s most outrageous moments caught on tape.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2008
◊“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (8 p.m. on CBS): The CSI team deals with the aftermath of Warrick’s shooting on the ninth-season premiere. Jorja Fox reprises her role as Sara Sidle.
◊“Eleventh Hour” (9 p.m. on CBS): This new drama series follows Dr. Jacob Hood (Rufus Sewell), a biophysicist and special science advisor to the FBI, who investigates scientific crimes and crises. In the premiere, Dr. Hood investigates an attempt at human cloning.
◊High School Football: Mustang vs. Norman North at 7:30 p.m. on KSBI-52; Edmond North vs. Putnam City at 7:30 p.m. on Cox.
◊“Kath & Kim” (7:30 p.m. on NBC): Molly Shannon and Selma Blair play the mother and daughter in this American adaptation of the Australian hit comedy series. Kath is a 40-something divorcee, and Kim is her self-absorbed daughter, who moves back in with her after a failed marriage.
◊“Life on Mars” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Based on a popular British series, this new drama stars Jason O’Mara (‘‘Men in Trees”) as New York police detective who’s injured in an accident and wakes up in 1973. He’s still on the force, but has to adjust to his outdated surroundings and police methods of a by-gone era.
◊“My Name Is Earl” (7 p.m. on NBC): Earl attends cheer camp with Randy to check No. 45 off his list. Jenna Elfman (“Dharma & Greg”) guest stars as the camp owner.
◊“The Office” (8 p.m. on NBC): Following Ryan’s recent scandal at corporate, Holly (guest star Amy Ryan, “Gone Baby Gone”) must hold a business ethics seminar.
◊“Testees” (9:30 p.m. on FX): This new comedy series stars Canadian newcomers Steve Markle and Jeff Kassel as roommates who who work as test subjects for a product testing facility. They try to live their lives while waiting for the side effects from the untested products to wear off.
◊“Ugly Betty” (7 p.m. on ABC): Mark Consuelos (“For the Love of Grace”) guest stars as a police detective who investigates an accident at Mode magazine.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2008
◊“Ben 10: Alien Force” (8:30 p.m. on Cartoon Network): The animated series continues with new episodes. Ben Tennyson chooses to once again put on nthe Omnitrix, and he discovers that it has reconfigured his DNA and can now transform him into 10 brand-new aliens.
◊“Ghost Whisperer” (7 p.m. on CBS): An unexpected death of a former classmate pulls Melinda into the dark past of a group of friends. Rachael Leigh Cook (“She’s All That”) guest stars as one of Melinda’s former high school friends.
◊High School Football: Clinton vs. Tuttle at 7:30 p.m. on KSBI-52; Yukon vs. Tulsa Union at 7:30 p.m. on Cox.
◊“Most Haunted Live: Gettysburg” (7 p.m. on Travel Channel): This seven-hour live broadcast will feature the “Most Haunted” team, lead by Yvette Fielding, conducting in-depth paranormal investigations at five historic locations in Gettysburg, Pa.
◊“The Starter Wife” (8 p.m. on USA): The 2007 miniseries is back as a 10-episode series. Debra Messing (“Will & Grace”) returns as Molly Kagan, a Hollywood divorcee who is beginning a new chapter in her life.
◊“NUMB3RS” (9 p.m. on CBS): The team investigates an increase in ATM kidnappings when one of the adbucted women is murdered. Keith Carradine (“Deadwood”) guest stars as Carl McGowan, the FBI investigator who will determine the fate of Charlie’s security clearance.
◊“The Ex List” (8 p.m. on CBS): Bella reunites with Jake, a former former homebody turned fitness fanatic, who plans strenuous activities for their dates to prove he isn’t a slacker anymore. Eric Winter (“Brothers & Sisters”) guest stars as Jake.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2008
◊“Dogs 101/Cats 101” (7 p.m. on Animal Planet): This new 10-episode series provides the most comprehensive look at dogs and cats on television. The first eight episodes explore popular dog breeds, while the final two focus on popular feline breeds.
◊“The Graham Norton Show” (9 p.m. on BBC America): The British talk show host returns for a fourth season of comedy monologues and celebrity chats.
◊“Little Einsteins” (7 a.m. on Disney): Ethan Bortnick, a 7-year-old piano prodigy, performs Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 21″ in this new episode of the art-filled preschool series. Bortnick taught himself how to play piano at age three after listening to the “Baby Einstein” DVDs.
◊“Macys Passport Celebrity Catwalk Challenge” (7 p.m. on NBC): Tori Spelling (“Tori and Dean”) hosts this special featuring NBC stars walking the runway for Macy’s signature passport fashion show. Among the celebrities strutting their stuff are Jerry Springer (“America’s Got Talent”), Jack Coleman (“Heroes”) and Kate Flannery (“The Office”).
◊“Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi” (5:15 p.m. on Showtime): This 2006 documentary chronicles the career of Christian Hosoi, one of the stars of the sport in the 1980s. Fellow skateboarder and rival Tony Hawk is among those weighing in on Hosoi, who descended into drug addiction but underwent a religious conversion and got clean.
◊The University of Oklahoma will take on Texas in college football action airing live at 11 a.m. on ABC.
–Penny TV
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