Kansas.com: Television

Special

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:39 CDT

"Stand Up to Cancer"

Christina Applegate, who recently underwent a double mastectomy, is among the many stars appearing in this fundraiser for cancer research. Among the other celebrities lending a hand are Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker, David Cook and Scarlett Johansson. 7 p.m., NBC and KSNW, Channel 3; ABC and KAKE, Channel 10; CBS and KWCH, Channel 12,

New miniseries

"Samurai Girl"

Jamie Chung stars in this six-part miniseries as a young woman who learns that her adoptive father is a mobster who might be behind the murder of her brother. Her response? Take up samurai training and seek revenge. 7 p.m., ABC Family, Channel 47.

Season premiere

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:41 CDT

"Kitchen Nightmares"

In the second-season opener, Chef Ramsay returns to some of the most memorable restaurants from last season and issues a progress report. 7 p.m., Fox and KSAS, Channel 4-24.

Reality show

"Glam God With Vivica A. Fox"

The stylists face the music in their latest challenge: dressing an up-and-coming band for their big debut. 9 p.m., VH1, Channel 35.

Season premieres

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:40 CDT

"Bones"

To launch its fourth season, "Bones" travels across the pond to London, where Brennan and Booth (Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz) join an investigation into the murder of a young American heiress. 7 p.m., Fox and KSAS, Channel 4-24.

"America's Next Top Model"

Talk about rocking the runway. In the 11th-season opener, a field of 30 young wannabes is trimmed to 14 and then comes a shocker: One of the models reveals she used to be a guy. 7 p.m., CW and KSCW, Channel 5-33.

Movie

Season premiere

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:41 CDT

"The Shield"

As we return to the "Barn" in the landmark crime series' seventh -- and final -- season, Mackey (Michael Chiklis) is locked in an intense feud with Shane (Walton Goggins), while also dealing with mob threats against his family. 9 p.m., FX, Channel 31.

New show

"90210"

The hills are alive with the sound of sexy new West Beverly students in this update of Aaron Spelling's iconic teen drama. 7 p.m., CW and KSCW, Channel 5-33.

Special

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:42 CDT

Republican National Convention

President George W. Bush is the featured speaker as the 39th annual GOP convention kicks off in Minneapolis-St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center.

5 p.m., CNN, Channel 25; 6 p.m., MSNBC, Channel 24; 7 p.m., PBS and KPTS, Channel 8; 9 p.m., NBC and KSNW, Channel 3; ABC and KAKE, Channel 10; CBS and KWCH, Channel 12.

Season premieres

"Prison Break"

Season finale

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:41 CDT

"Disney Channel Games 2008"

As Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez partake in their own off-field competition, the annual sporting event for Disney Channel talent comes to an end with a relay race and a Cheetah Girls performance. 7 p.m., Disney, Channel 45.

New movie

"For the Love of Grace"

Mark Consuelos stars in this warm 2008 romantic drama, playing a firefighter who falls in love with a writer (Chandra West) after rescuing her from an apartment blaze. 8 p.m., Hallmark, Channel 71.

Documentary series

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:42 CDT

"Grizzly Man Diaries"

This fascinating eight-part documentary about grizzlies in Alaska was culled from footage shot by Timothy Treadwell, the unconventional naturalist who was tragically mauled to death by a bear in October 2003. 8 and 8:30 p.m., Animal Planet, Channel 67.

Reality show

"Outsider's Inn"

It's "Redneck Honeymoon" time on the offbeat reality series. A newlywed couple takes advantage of a special package that includes a midnight dip in the river and a bathtub full of lime gelatin. 7:30 p.m., CMT, Channel 66.

Series

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:43 CDT

"The Fabulous Life of... Million Dollar Babies"

They give weird names to their kids and pamper them to no end. This installment looks at the money that celebrities spend on their pregnancies and their babies. Included: maternity stylists, personal trainers and baby boutiques. 8 p.m., VH1, Channel 35.

"Modern Marvels: Dangerous Roads"

Hit the brakes: Here's a fast-paced look at some of the world's more dangerous drives, including Bolivia's torturous "Death Road" and California's spooky, fog-shrouded Highway 99. 8 p.m., History, Channel 69.

Movie

Season finale

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:43 CDT

"Shear Genius"

The final three stylists work their magic on four clients each before Jaclyn and the judges send one of them home with $100,000. 9 p.m., Bravo, Channel 61.

Documentary series

"MythBusters"

The team tackles a question that has tantalized conspiracy theorists for decades: Was the 1969 lunar landing a giant hoax staged by NASA? The guys work on simulating a low-gravity look on a soundstage and faking footprints on the moon. 8 p.m., Discovery, Channel 42.

Special

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:37 CDT

"World's Funniest Commercials 2008"

Kevin Nealon and his wife, Susan Yeagley, are your hosts for a look at clever and hilarious ads that you don't want to skim over with your DVR. 8 p.m., TBS, Channel 29.

Reality show

"America's Got Talent"

The Olympics are over and it's almost time to award some medals on "America's Got Talent." The summer's biggest hit returns with an episode that has 10 of the Top 40 acts hitting the stage to showcase their skills. 7 p.m., NBC and KSNW, Channel 3.

Special

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:41 CDT

"Democratic National Convention"

Democrats from across the country gather in Denver through Thursday to officially anoint Barack Obama as their presidential nominee. 7 p.m., PBS and KPTS, Channel 8; 5 p.m., CNN, Channel 25, and MSNBC, Channel 24; 9 p.m., NBC and KSNW, Channel 3; ABC and KAKE, Channel 10; CBS and KWCH, Channel 12.

New show

"America's Toughest Jobs"

Television continues its fascination with grueling occupations in this new competition series, which has ordinary folk venturing out of their comfort zones to take on hazardous duties. 8 p.m., NBC and KSNW, Channel 3.

New movie

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:39 CDT

"Dear Prudence"

Jane Seymour plays a cross between Martha Stewart and Jessica Fletcher in this first in a series of movies. She's a domestic maven who gets embroiled in a mystery while vacationing in Wyoming. 8 p.m., Hallmark, Channel 71.

Movies

"Madagascar"

Zoo animals must learn to survive in the wild after they wash ashore on an exotic island. Ben Stiller and David Schwimmer are among those who lend their voices to the 2005 animated comedy. 7 p.m., ABC and KAKE, Channel 10.

New movie

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:41 CDT

"The Cheetah Girls: One World"

Chanel, Aqua and Dorinda go to India to appear in a Bollywood musical, but the director can choose only one of them for the role. Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan star. 7 p.m., Disney, Channel 45.

Movie

"Collateral"

A contract killer hijacks a cab and forces the driver to transport him to his assigned jobs in Los Angeles. Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx star in the 2004 thriller. 7 p.m., ABC and KAKE, Channel 10.

New show

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:39 CDT

"Glam God With Vivica A. Fox"

This new reality series searches for the best celebrity stylists, as aspiring fashionistas compete to impress Fox and her fellow judges in a series of hair, makeup and wardrobe challenges. 9 p.m., VH1, Channel 35.

Season finale

"Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew"

Only one team will prove heroic when the remaining crews compete for the grand prize. 9 p.m., MTV, Channel 36.

Reality shows

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:42 CDT

"Project Runway"

Long before Tim Gunn uttered his first "make it work," RuPaul was singing "You Better Work." Tonight the flamboyant diva has a challenge for the remaining designers that is far from a drag. 8 p.m., Bravo, Channel 61.

"Ghost Hunters International"

The crew heads to Transylvania to check out the home of the real Dracula, who was more heartless ruler than bloodsucking fiend. 8 p.m., Sci-Fi, Channel 70.

Movie

Series

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:38 CDT

"The Secret Life of the American Teenager"

Amy's grandma visits and offers to help out with Amy's situation, and Grace and Adrian become friends. 7 p.m., ABC Family, Channel 47.

"Eureka"

A glitch in time has Jack reliving his worst day over and over. 8 p.m., Sci-Fi, Channel 70.

Movie

Season premiere

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:38 CDT

"The Hills"

As the reality series returns for Season 4, producers promise that Lauren, Audrina, Heidi and Whitney will be forced to make huge decisions that will set the course for the rest of their lives. 9 p.m., MTV, Channel 36.

Series

"The Closer"

Kevin Bacon directs his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, in tonight's episode, which has the squad shifting into overdrive to track down the creep who shot Sanchez's brother. 8 p.m., TNT, Channel 30.

Special

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:38 CDT

"Myths and Legends"

To mark the 31st anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, TV Land repeats this 2007 episode, which recalls milestones in the King's life and debunks some Elvis myths, including the belief that the singer is still roaming the planet. 7 p.m., TV Land, Channel 48.

Movies

"King Arthur"

Clive Owen and Keira Knightley star in this 2004 adventure, in which Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table embark on a rescue mission as Saxon hordes prepare to invade. 7 p.m., MNT and KMTW, Channel 6-36.

Season premiere

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:39 CDT

"Gone Country"

CMT's highest rated series returns with seven new celebrities who hope to break into the country music business. The new cast includes Sean Young, Lorenzo Lamas and Jermaine Jackson. John Rich is host. 7 p.m., CMT, Channel 66.

Movie

"Legally Blonde"

A sorority queen enrolls in Harvard to prove to her former boyfriend that she has more than good looks. Reese Witherspoon stars in the 2001 comedy. 7 p.m., ABC and KAKE, Channel 10.

Season finale

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:41 CDT

"Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List"

"Red, White and Don't Be Blue" is the title of the season finale, which has Kathy doing stand-up comedy for patients at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 9 p.m., Bravo, Channel 61.

Series

"Burn Notice"

To catch an embezzler at a hip-hop mogul's charity, Michael must persuade the thief to steal a larger amount. 9 p.m., USA, Channel 28.