Top 55 TV Programs for Feb. 21-27, 2010
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 Feb. 21:
NOTE: Times are CST (for EST, add one hour)
SUNDAY, FEB. 21, 2010
••”Academy Awards Preview With Chris Harrison” (7 p.m. on TV Guide Network): “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison, who began his television career by covering local sports in Oklahoma City, profiles this year’s Academy Award nominees.
••“The British Academy Film Awards” (7 p.m. on BBC America): Hollywood and Britain’s biggest movie stars come together at London’s Royal Opera House to honor this year’s best in film. “Avatar,” “An Education” and “The Hurt Locker” lead the pack with eight nominations each. In previous years, many BAFTA wins have correctly predicted who walks away with the Academy Award a few weeks later.
••“Brothers & Sisters” (9:01 p.m. on ABC): Sarah rediscovers the love of her life (Gilles Marini, “Sex and the City”) while Kitty makes a grand entree in to politics with her family and new campaign manager by her side (Cheryl Hines, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”).
••“Cold Case” (9 p.m. on CBS): The team investigates the 1971 death of a teenage circus aerialist whose mid-act fall may have been the result of foul play. Guest stars include Joe Penny (“Jake and the Fatman “), Peggy McCay (“Days of Our Lives”) and Michael John Anderson (“Carnivale”). Several songs by The Doors will be featured throughout the episode.
••“Desperate Housewives” (8 p.m. on ABC): Susan causes quite a stir when she invites a former stripper into her home. Julie Benz (“Dexter”) guest stars.
••“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (7 p.m. on ABC): While their new home is being built in Florida, the Wagstaff family flies to Tulsa to meet rockers KISS. Together, they work with Gibson and Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to provide instruments for Tulsa’s Wilson Middle School. The family runs a non-profit music school to provide services in the arts for everyone.
••“Hannah Montana” (7 p.m. on Disney): When Lilly’s mom accepts a job in Atlanta, Robby invites Lilly to move into the Stewart home. But after Lilly overhears Miley complaining about their new living arrangement, she picks up and moves into her dad’s cramped apartment. Jon Cryer (“Two and a Half Men”) guest stars.
••“King Tut Unwrapped” (7 p.m. on Discovery): World-renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass leads a forensic investigation into the life and times of King Tut that reveals for the first time the identity of Tut’s parents and grandparents, his cause of death and new details of his reign. The two-part special concludes at 7 p.m. Monday.
••”Nature” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): The new installment “Invasion of the Giant Pythons” focuses on predatory pythons that have thrived in the protected wilderness of Everglades National Park, making the refuge more a killing ground than a haven for the endangered mamma;s, trees, plants, birds, turtles and alligators there.
••“School Gyrls” (6 p.m. on Nickelodeon): This new musical comedy follows the adventures of three freshmen at an exclusive all-girls boarding school. It features a real-life teen pop group consisting of Mandy Rain, Jacquelyn Rae Pyles and Monica Parales. The movie also features guest appearances by Nick Cannon, Justin Bieber, Kristinia DeBarge, Reverend Run, Soulja Boy, Angie Stone and Pete Wentz.
••“Sinbad: Where U Been?” (9 p.m. on Comedy Central): Sinbad returns to the stage after a 13-year absence from his last stand-up special. He discusses America’s new black president, the lighter side of the economic recession, the pitfalls of love and marriage and, of course, gives everyone the low down of where he’s been.
••”Sins of the Mother” (7 p.m. on Lifetime Movie Network): Jill Scott (“The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency”) stars in this new movie based on author Carleen Brice’s novel “Orange Mint and Honey.” It tells the story about the harsh realities of love, forgiveness and the closest bonds between mother and daughter.
••“Til Death” (6 p.m. on Fox): When Eddie and Joy befriend Stephen (Kevin Nealon, “Weeds”) and his wife Simona, Eddie clicks with them right away, which causes Joy to feel left out.
••“Undercover Boss” (8 p.m. on CBS): Joe DePinto, the chief executive and President of 7-Eleven, goes undercover in his own company where he discovers that one of his corporate policies has not been implemented on the frontlines.
••”Weather Proof” (8 p.m. on The Weather Channel): Learn how to handle dehydration, infection, hypothermia and more that can occur in the great outdoors to ruin a great camping trip. Co-hosts Stephanie Abrams and Newton Wimer test everything from rain gear and sleeping bags to bug repellant and first aid kits.
••“Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” (6 p.m. on Nick Jr.): The WuzzOlympic Games are coming to town, and coaching all the participants is Michelle Kwanzelberry (voiced by Olympian Michelle Kwan). Wubbzy and his pals get geared up to compete, and Michelle advises them to prepare, practice and have fun.
MONDAY, FEB. 22, 2010
••”American Masters” (9 p.m. on OETA-13): S. Epatha Merkerson (“Law & Order”) narrates the installment “Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun.” Hurtson was one of the most celebrated and most controversial fugures of the Harlem Renaissance.
••”Antiques Roadshow” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): Items appraised include photos by American photographer Edward Weston, a table crafted by master furniture maker George Nakashima and an exhibition piece made by Tiffany for the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago.
••”Best of Cake Boss” (8 p.m. on TLC): In this special episode, Buddy Valastro counts down his top five favorite cakes and re-lives some of the most memorable moments from the past two seasons.
••”Blood, Sweat & T-Shirts” (9 p.m. on Planet Green): In the Season 1 finale, six fashion victims embark on a journey in Mumbai, where they are put to work in the backstreet factories in Asia’s largest slum.
••“Greek” (9 p.m. on ABC Family): Ashleigh is worried that her new boyfriend, Pete (Yani Gellman, “The Young and the Restless”), might be another cheater. Her insecurities are only heightened when her nemesis, Gamma Psi Natalie, starts playing with Ashleigh’s head by insinuating that she and Pete are in a relationship.
••“Men of a Certain Age” (9 p.m. on TNT): Feeling guilty about his rapid downward spiral, Joe decides to stop gambling. Owen finds a new sense of purpose when he goes to work for a rival auto dealership. And Terry’s life spins out of control when his gig on a movie results in disasters at the apartment complex he manages.
••“NFL Full Contact” (9 p.m. on truTV): The New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to London, as the NFL makes its third trip across the pond to bring America’s game to the United Kingdom. It may seem like a regular game on TV, but for the people behind the scenes, it’s a daunting task.
••“Nightline” (10:35 p.m. on ABC): This installment highlights a recent “Face-Off” debate on “Is it Okay to be Fat?” Cynthia McFadden moderated the discussion that tackles delicate questions related to dieting and obesity and how it relates to heath.
••“The Secret Life of the American Teenager” (7 p.m. on ABC Family): Ben and Adrian have to deal with the repercussions from last week’s stunning turn of events at the school dance. Anson Williams (“Happy Days”) directed the episode.
••”Top Gear” (7 p.m. on BBC America): Jeremy, Richard and James find themselves entered in a terrifying French ice race. Sienna Miller (“Keen Eddie”) is featured in the “star in a reasonable priced car” segment.
••”Ultimate Cake Off” (9 p.m. on TLC): Master cake decorators Kathy Scott, Bob Broughman and Beth Ayala compete to make the ultimate birthday cake for a Sweet 16 birthday celebration aboard the magical Scarlett Belle Riverboat.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23, 2010
••”American Idol” (7 p.m. om Fox): The top 12 female semifinalists take to the stage hoping to earn another week in the competition as they perform live for judges Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, as well as fans at home. On Wedneday, the top 12 male semifinalists perform. On the first live results show airing Thursday, two girls and two boys will be eliminated.
••”General Hospital” (2 p.m. on CBS): In the daytime drama’s 12,000th episode, the fallout continues from mobster Sonny Corinthos’ learning that undercover cop Dante is his son, and Elizabeth figures out who the father of her unborn child is.
••”The Good Wife” (9 p.m. on CBS): Alicia deals with tricky office politics when she’s asked to represent the firm’s senior partner after her husband, Peter, is arrested. Chelsea Handler (“Chelsea Lately”) guest stars as herself when she interviews Peter’s mistress on her show.
••”Independent Lens” (9:30 p.m. on OETA-13): “Behind the Rainbow” chronicles the story of how the African National Congress transformed from a liberation organization into South Africa’s ruling party.
••”The Little Couple” (9 p.m. on TLC): It’s moving day for Jen and Bill into their temporary rental. Things get crazy when Bill loses his watch that Jen gave him on their anniversary and when Rocky sneaks under the fence in their new backyard.
••”When Learning Comes Naturally” (9 p.m. on OETA-13): This new special documents innovative outdoor education programs around the country created to help children understand and experience the wonders and joys of nature.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24, 2010
••”Aaron Stone” (7 p.m. on Disney XD): Season 2 finds champion video gamer Charlie Landers and his legendary crime-fighting avatar, Aaron Stone, taking their game to a whole new level when a group of new villains escape and threaten world domination.
••”Conviction Kitchen” (9 p.m. on Planet Green): The last week of the trainees’ three-month probation, and a star-studded graduation party is being planned.
••”CSI: NY” (9 p.m. on CBS): Following a spray of machine gunfire, the CSI team rises from the chaos; however, when one member’s life is significantly changed, it proves to be the emotional motivation they need to piece together their lives and find the shooter. Sarah Carter (“Shark”) guest stars in a recurring role as Haylen Becall, a forensic school graduate who works as a crime scene clean-up technician and aspires to be a CSI.
••”Destroy Build Destroy” (7:30 p.m. on Cartoon Network): This live-action show, back for Season 2, features two groups of teenage contestants who get to destroy various objects and then build vehicles out of the wreckage.
••”Dude, What Would Happen” (7 p.m. on Cartoon Network): Returning for Season 2 are teen hosts C.J. Manigo, Jackson Rogow and Ali Sepasyar. They wonder what would happen if some wild event, scheme, or experiment were to occur and then try to create the event themselves.
••”Faces of America” (7 p.m. on OETA-13): This hour chronicles how land came to define the settling and identity of the country, host Henry Louis Gates Jr. shows Oscar winner Meryl Streep how her eighth great-grandfather fought in Metacom’s War, while Eva Longoria Parker discovers that a land dispute in Spain forced her ancestors to depart for the New World in 1603.
••”The Middle” (7:30 p.m. on ABC): Frankie fears that a confrontation with trashy neighbor Rita Glossner (Brooke Shields, “Lipstick Jungle”) is at hand when Sue has a run-in with her sons.
••”Modern Family” (7 p.m. on ABC): Claire is determined to surprise Phil with an amazing anniversary present – a private performance by one of their favorite musicians, Izzy LaFontaine (Edward Norton, “Primal Fear”). Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron call up their party-girl bestie, Sal (Elizabeth Banls, “Seabiscuit”), for a long overdue night out on the town.
••”One Life to Live” (1 p.m. on ABC): After spending time with his friend Bo Buchanan and his family, guest star Snoop Dogg (“Old School”) will head to Capricorn for his return engagement in Llanview.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 2010
••”The Deep End” (7 p.m. on ABC): In the Season 1 finale, the group struggle to close all of their cases before Cliff and Susan’s charity gala. Addy and Malcolm must find a way around a deceitful insurance company, while Dylan and Beth fight to keep a young client out of jail for a text messaged photo.
••“Past Life” (8 p.m. on Fox): When a young girl exhibits physical manifestations from traumatic past-life memories, she is dubbed a saint by the media and is brought to the team’s attention. From saint to sinner, the “Saint” Sarah case leads Kate and Price to a serial killer.
••”Police Women of Maricopa County” (8 p.m. on TLC): Season 2 follows four female deputies at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Phoenix. In the premiere episode, Detective Deborah Moyer takes part in a high-speed chase that ends in the tasing of a naked man.
••”Soundstage” (10 p.m. on OETA-13): Willie Nelson and his eight-piece band perform highlights from his first-ever bluegrass album. He also mixes in elements of folk, blues, classic country, western swing and gospel in his “Soundstage” set.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 2010
••”The 41st NAACP Image Awards” (7 p.m. on Fox): The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recognizes artistic achievements as well as people and projects that promote diversity in the arts during ceremonies at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This year’s nominees include Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey, Alica Keys, Rihanna and Whitney Houston. Tyler Perry will receive the Chairman’s Award.
••”Live From Abbey Road” (7 p.m. on Sundance): Season 3 opens with a special tribute to the Beatles’ iconic album, “Abbey Road.” The episode features Seal (“Something”), Counting Crows (“Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight, The End”), Sugarland (“Come Together”) and Matchbox Twenty (“She Came In Through The Bathroom Window”), as well as other never-before-seen performances of songs from the album in conjunction with its 40th Anniversary.
••”Medium” (8 p.m. on CBS): Allison’s visions could help prevent a massive bioterror attack when samples of a deadly virus go missing. Matt Letscher (“Eli Stone”) and William Allen Young (“District 9”) guest star.
••”Turn the Beat Around” (9 p.m. on MTV): This new movie set in the competitive Los Angeles dance scene tells the story of Zoe (Romina D’Ugo), a struggling young dancer who gets the opportunity to fulfill her dreams when she convinces a wealthy nightclub owner to open a new club with a disco theme.The film features original remakes of classic disco songs by some of today’s most popular new acts.
SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 2010
••”Beauty and the Beasts: A Dark Tale” (8 p.m. on Syfy): In this re-imagining of a classic fairy tale, Estella Warren (“Planet of the Apes”) stars as a young Beauty with a gift for healing. She helps a deformed Prince (Rhett Gilles, “Wraiths of Roanoke”) regain his throne and defeat the ruthless nobleman who wants to be king.
••”Cold Case” (8 p.m. on CBS): The team looks into the 1944 murder of the top pilot from the WASP program, a pioneering group of civilian women who volunteered to fly non-combat missions for the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. Guest starring are Michael Learned (“The Waltons”) as a former WASP pilot, Deanna Dunagan (“August: Osage County”) as the ex-WASP commander, Chad Faust (“The 4400″) as a WASP flight instructor and John Aniston (“Days of Our Lives”) as a WWII Army Air Force pilot veteran.
••”Dance-a-Lot Robot” (5:25 a.m. on Disney): A combination of animation and live-action, this new short-form series stars Dance-A-Lot, a robot with rhythm. He teaches preschoolers simple original dance steps including the robot, the blue jay, the dinosaur stomp and the clock — all set to the music of Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh.
••”Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” (8 a.m. on Disney): Season 3 launches with the episode “Goofy’s Goofbot,” in which Goofy builds a super smart and strong toy robot that looks just like him. The third season will also feature the new physical fitness-themed short-form series, “Mickey Mousekersize.”
••”NUMB3RS” (7 p.m. on CBS): The team searches for a geneticist’s daughter who they suspect was abducted by her unstable mother, but become more concerned when they think the young girl may be a clone. Tony Hale (“Arrested Development”) guest stars as Russell Lazlo, an erratically brilliant biotech professor helping the team on the case.
••”Phineas and Ferb” (7 a.m. on Disney XD): Irving’s brother doesn’t believe that Phineas and Ferb are anything special, and since he claims to be the “truth detector,” he can prove it. Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”) guest stars.
••“Pit Boss” (9 p.m. on Animal Planet): Shorty and his team organize a car wash fundraiser to help pay for the many dog rescues that drain Shortywood Production’s bank account. But a thunderstorm threatens to ruin the big event.
–Penny TV
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Dear Friends,
I am more than happy to see Joe Penny in Cold Case !!!
He is Fantastic !!! Wonderful man and actor !!!
Ginette