What to Watch 7-12 to 7-18
By &wins on Jul. 12, 2007
Thursday, July 12
9 p.m. — First 48 (A&E): In the fifth season premiere, a Dallas detective investigating the death of a woman who was shot in the lobby of her workplace gets a break in the case when video surveillance reveals the killer’s face.
10 p.m. — Soundstage (PBS): Dashboard Confessional performs hits like “Don’t Wait,” “Stolen” and “Screaming Infidelities” live at Madison Square Garden.
11 p.m. — General Hospital: Night Shift (SoapNet): This new GH spin-off follows around Port Charles’ younger set as they work the night shift at the hospital.
Friday, July 13
9 p.m. — Greek (ABC): In case you missed it Monday night, parent network ABC is re-airing this new original ABC Family series about Greek life on a college campus. It stars Spencer Grammer, Kelsey Grammer’s daughter.
10 p.m. — Psych (USA): Tim Curry (“Clue,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” ) guest stars in the second season opener as a Simon Cowell-esque judge on an “American Idol” rip-off. Sean and Gus go undercover as contestants on the show to find out who’s been trying to off the nasty Brit.
11 p.m. — Take the Cake (BET): This new interactive game show allows viewers to answer trivia questions online or via text messaging. Comedy bits, performances and guest stars are also included.
Saturday, July 14
9 a.m. — Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger (Food Network): Ellie prepares dishes with five ingredients or fewer, including miso-glazed cod with snow peas, a broccoli and cheddar frittata, tomato-stuffed peppers and a watermelon, lime and mint granita.
11:30 a.m. — Simply Delicioso (Food Network): Ingrid Hoffman, a Colombian-born cook, hosts this new series, which offers a practical approach to making Latin-inspired dishes. First up: a chipotle-tamale pie and an arugula, avocado and fennel salad.
5 p.m. — How I Married My High School Crush (Lifetime): Taking a cue from movies like “Big” and “13 Going on 30,” this 2007 made-for-TV movie is about a high school girl (Katee Sackoff, “Battlestar Galactica” ) who makes a wish to marry her high school crush, a football star who doesn’t know she exists. Suddenly, her wish comes true and both teens are transported 17 years into the future to the day of their nuptials. Now they’re both in their mid-30s, and neither is ready for adulthood.
Sunday, July 15
Noon — Scott Baio is 45 … and Single (VH1): Is there no end to what former celebs will do to try and reclaim their glory days? When will the humiliation stop? First there was Bonaduce. Then Sizemore. Now Baio. Here, he struggles with dating and a midlife crisis. In the first episode, he hires a life coach, who encourages him to be celibate for two months, break up with his girlfriend and talk to exes about his past issues.
OK, on second thought, this might make for some great summer entertainment.
8 p.m. — Side Order of Life (Lifetime): Marisa Coughlan stars in this new series as Jenny McIntyre, a magazine photographer who, after getting some bad news from her best friend, begins to reevaluate her life in the days leading up to her wedding day.
9 p.m. — State of Mind (Lifetime): This clever new series stars Lili Taylor as a psychiatrist who’s got just as many problems as her patients, starting with a cheating husband who she catches in the act in the premiere episode.
Monday, July 16
8 p.m. — Victoria Beckham: Coming to America (NBC): Follow Posh Spice — former Spice Girl and wife of British soccer star David Beckham — as she and her family move from London to Los Angeles for David’s new gig playing for the L.A. Galaxy.
9 p.m. — Lost in the Dark (Lifetime): Former child star Mae Whitman (“Hope Floats,” “One Fine Day” ) stars as a blind 19-year-old who must protect herself from a busload of convicts after their bus crashes near her secluded mountain home.
10 p.m. — Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network): Guy checks out a homemade chorizo scramble and salmon hash at the Big Star Diner in Bainbridge Island, Washington; ribs at Mo Gridders BBQ in the Bronx; and pinto beans and fatback at Harold’s Café in Gaffney, S.C.
Tuesday, July 17
8 p.m. — Just for Laughs (NBC): This new series takes a page from “Candid Camera” by recording pranks on hidden camera. Tonight’s pranks include a jogger running into a pole, drivers being pulled over by cops in their underwear and a monster scaring passersby. Another episode follows at 8:30 p.m.
10 p.m. — Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels (Food Network): Rachael visits some of her favorite U.S. pubs.
10:30 p.m. — Giada’s Weekend Getaways (Food Network): Giada hits up New Orleans, where she gets a crawfish-eating lesson, is schooled in Creole cooking at Emeril’s Delmonico and goes on a swamp tour.
11 p.m. — Good Eats (Food Network): Alton shows viewers how to cook and eat clams, featuring both New England and Manhattan-style chowders. Yummy!
Wednesday, July 18
8 p.m. — Samantha Brown: Passport to Latin America (Travel Channel): Samantha travels to Costa Rica’s Central Valley. At 8:30 p.m., she’s checking out the sites in Granada, Nicaragua.
10 p.m. — Traveler (ABC): In the season — and probably series — finale, Jay and Tyler meet up with Will to expose the real Drexler bomber as Agent Marlow is taken off the case.
11 p.m. — Top Chef (Bravo): In the quick fire challenge, the remaining contestants have to create a tasty pie crust. Later, in the elimination challenge, they have to whip up something to feed a group of hungry Telemundo Network personalities. Chef Maria Frumkin is the guest judge.
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