Tuesday, May 14, 2013

New DVD Releases This Week: Cloud Atlas, Liz and Dick, Texas Chainsaw

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Cloud Atlas interests me a bit, the others not so much.

These are some of the new DVDs released this week, the ones I find interesting or of note.

 

Tuesday May 14, 2013

Cloud Atlas, R      Amazon
Cloud Atlas is a 2012 German drama and science fiction film written, produced and directed by Lana and Andy Wachowski and Tom Tykwer. Adapted from the 2004 novel by David Mitchell, the film features multiple plotlines set across six different eras. The official synopsis for Cloud Atlas describes the film as: "An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.

Liz and Dick, Not Rated      Amazon
Liz and Dick is a 2012 biographical television film chronicling the relationship of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. It was directed by Lloyd Kramer, written by Christopher Monger, produced by Larry A. Thompson and stars Lindsay Lohan as Taylor and Grant Bowler as Burton. It premiered on Lifetime on November 25, 2012.

Texas Chainsaw, R      Amazon
Texas Chainsaw is a 2013 American slasher film directed by John Luessenhop and written by Debra Sullivan and Adam Marcus. It is the seventh film in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, and was presented in 3-D. The film stars Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager, Tremaine Neverson, Tania Raymonde, Thom Barry, Paul Rae, and Bill Moseley. The story centers on Heather, who discovers that she was adopted after learning of an inheritance from a long-lost grandmother. She subsequently takes a road trip with her friends to collect the inheritance, unaware that it includes her cousin, Leatherface, as well.

 

 

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

TV This Week: Finales for Survivor, Doctor Who, Body of Proof

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Season finales this week for Survivor and Doctor Who. Sadly Body of Proof ends its series Tuesday night.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: American aid worker Jessica Buchanan recalls her dramatic Navy SEALs rescue in the Somali desert; a course that teaches disabled vets to start their own businesses; Charlie Rose visits Microsoft founder Bill Gates in his private office.

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Season Finale. CBS, 8:00pm.
After a harrowing season of surviving in the Philippines, the remaining castaways still competing for the $1 million grand prize end their journey and prepare to face a jury of their peers who will ultimately decide the sole survivor of season 26. 2 hrs. Note: Reunion Show at 10pm.

The Simpsons, Fabulous Faker Boy. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Bart begins to explore his creative type at Marge's encouragement, she hires Slava's daughter as his piano instructor; when the last two hairs on Homer's head fall out, he begins to try a variety of headgear to hide it from Marge.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Morocco (Tangier). CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain visits the former International Zone, the part of Morocco where artists such as Paul Bowles, William Burroughs, Tennessee Williams and the Rolling Stones went to escape moral prohibitions and rekindle their inspiration.

Mad Men, Man with a Plan. AMC, 10:00pm.
Everyone at the agency diligently works to try and satisfy the wants and needs of competing clients in order to solidify their commitment to the company; Pete Campbell is caught off guard when he gets an unexpected visit.

 

Monday

Revolution, The Longest Day. NBC, 10:00pm.
Romantic connections begin to heat up among the rebels as an onslaught of drone attacks from the militia threaten everyone involved; an assassination attempt made on Monroe's life heightens his paranoia while Foster contemplates surrendering.

Bates Motel, Underwater. A&E, 10:00pm.
While Abernathy continues to put pressure on Norman, Norman is still unsure what he wants from him; the friendship between Dylan and Bradley grows; Miss Watson notices Norman's active imagination, and encourages it; Emma takes a trip.

Independent Lens, Invisible War. PBS, 10:00pm.
The issues of rape and sexual assault in the United States military are examined, revealing the culture and conditions that led to few prosecutions, the various struggles female victims and male victims are facing, and more.

 

Tuesday

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, It's A Free Country. PBS, 9:00pm.
Peter examines the section of the Constitution that many believe to be its most important feature, the Bill of Rights, and several headline-making stories that involve freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to privacy.

Body of Proof, Breakout. ABC, 10:00pm.
* * * Series Finale * * * After an inmate escapes a prison transport van and quickly becomes a wanted fugitive in Philadelphia, a witness from his murder trial mysteriously ends up dead, forcing the man to seek out Megan in hopes that she will hear his pleas of innocence.

 

Wednesday

Modern Family, Games People Play. ABC, 9:00pm.
Phil gets a brand new RV for the family in hopes going on a fun road trip, leaving Claire to let him learn the hard way as to why this is a terrible idea; Jay and Gloria help Manny look for his backpack; Mitch & Cam get competitive at Lily's meet.

Secrets of the Dead, Cavemen Cold Case. PBS, 10:00pm.
Scientists examine 49,000-year-old Neanderthal bones found in a remote region of Spain in order to determine how they died and what their deaths may mean for the Neanderthal extinction, but the discovery of possible cannibalism raises more questions.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, The Name of the Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * The Doctor keeps a secret that he plans to tell no one as long as he remains among the living, but though he plans to take the secret with him to his very grave, the truth is discovered sooner than anyone could have expected.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Host actor Ben Affleck, musical guest Kanye West.

 

Sunday

The Simpsons, The Saga of Carl Carlson; Dangers on a Train. Fox, 8:00pm.
Two episodes of The Simpsons.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Libya. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain explores the aftermath of the civil war that toppled Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, looking at cultural surprises such as Italian restaurants and Arabic-speaking rappers who returned home to fight the powers that be.

Mad Men, The Crash. AMC, 10:00pm.
Don is unable to conduct his regular business due to an unexpected visitor that manages to disrupt his life; while struggling to come up with a worthy idea for a campaign, Peggy attempts to find something to inspire her.

 

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

New DVD Releases This Week: Jack Reacher, Mama, and Safe Haven

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The big releases this week are Jack Reacher and Safe Haven. I'm kind of interested in Jack Reacher but will pass on Safe Haven.

These are some of the new DVDs released this week, the ones I find interesting or of note.

 

Tuesday May 7, 2013

Jack Reacher, PG-13      Amazon
Jack Reacher is a 2012 American thriller film. It is an adaptation of Lee Child's 2005 novel One Shot. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a man drives a van into a parking garage across the Allegheny River from PNC Park and, after paying for parking, readies a sniper rifle. He takes aim and appears to randomly kill five people around the stadium and on the river’s North Shore Trail before fleeing in the van. The police soon arrive, headed by Detective Emerson, and they discover a shell casing as well as the coin used to pay for parking. A fingerprint taken from the coin points to James Barr, a former U.S. Army sniper. When the police raid his house, they find the van, equipment for making bullets, the rifle in question, and Barr, whom they arrest.

Mama, PG-13      Amazon
A horror movie, the film deals with the story of two young girls abandoned in a forest cabin, fostered by an unknown entity that they fondly call Mama, which eventually follows them to their new suburban home after their uncle retrieves them.

Safe Haven, PG-13      Amazon
American romance film starring Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel and Cobie Smulders. Erin Tierney (Julianne Hough) leaves her abusive, alcoholic husband, Boston police detective Kevin Tierney (David Lyons), under disguise with the assistance of an elderly neighbor, Mrs. Feldman. She eventually flees to the small town of Southport, North Carolina, where she befriends her neighbor, Jo (Cobie Smulders), and adopts the identity of "Katie". She also meets Alex Wheatley (Josh Duhamel), the manager of a local convenience store, and his children, Lexie and Josh. Alex's wife died of cancer, and he keeps letters written by her to be given to their children at important moments of their lives.

 

 

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Sunday, May 5, 2013

TV This Week: Survivor Season Finale

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It's that time of year again, May TV Sweeps, so network shows will be wrapping up their seasons soon. Also ending its season (and series) this week is Touch (I think).

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: Lesley Stahl reports on counterinsurgency tactics helping law enforcement officers in Springfield, Mass.; Scott Pelley reports on a charity that's given $1.25 billion to New York's neediest; a report on veteran's traumatic brain injuries.

The Simpsons, Whiskey Business. Fox, 8:00pm.
Moe winds up going into business when a group of venture capitalists take interest in his homemade whiskey; Grampa injures himself while babysitting Bart, leaving Bart to take care of him; Lisa is insulted by a hologram of Bleeding Gums Murphy.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Canada. CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain takes a railway journey across Canada in the company of restaurateurs David McMillan and Frederic Morin, the fun-loving founders of a world-renowned Montreal steak-and-seafood eating place called Joe Beef.

Mad Men, For Immediate Release. AMC, 10:00pm.
Roger reexamines his methods and decides to make a change to the way he works in the hopes of bringing in new business for the agency; Pete Campbell finds himself in an awkward situation during an unexpected encounter with a client.

 

Monday

Revolution, The Love Boat. NBC, 10:00pm.
Despite being thrown in to a situation where they're fighting for common goals, Miles refuses to place any trust in Tom; Charlie, Jason, and Nora execute a daring plan of action to rescue Dr. Stephen Camp in an attempt to thwart Monroe.

Bates Motel, A Boy and His Dog. A&E, 10:00pm.
While Norma gets in a tight situation with a stranger, Bradley grows frustrated over the rumors spreading at school; Dylan and Remo get away from town but their road trip quickly turns violent, and Norman takes up a strange hobby.

 

Tuesday

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, A More Perfect Union. PBS, 9:00pm.
The host travels across America, examining the Constitution's delicate balance of power through the differing opinions of people who think the government has become too big and those who believe a strong central government has improved the nation.

Body of Proof, Dark City. ABC, 10:00pm.
A plane crashes into the main power grid of a city in Philadelphia due to a gunman opening fire while aloft, leaving Megan to conduct autopsies during rolling blackouts when one of the bodies goes missing; Tommy and Adam get in a serious accident.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Don't Say Anything About My Mom. CBS, 8:00pm.
The final six get a much-needed visit from family members, leading to an emotional day for everyone; Cochran worries that he may be the next to have their torch snuffed; one castaway is forced to make a game-changing decision.

Modern Family, My Hero. ABC, 9:00pm.
A very personable and successful doctor and ex of Mitch, invites the whole family out to a fundraising event at the local roller rink; Phil teaches Gloria to skate; Manny and Luke must choose subjects for their 'My Hero' essays.

Secrets of the Dead, Death on the Railroad. PBS, 10:00pm.
Utilizing modern forensic and scientific investigative techniques, experts set out to uncover the truth behind the suspicious deaths of 57 Irish immigrants who were hired in 1832 to lay railroad tracks in West Chester, Pa.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

Touch, Leviathan. Fox, 9:00pm.
As Aster Corps prepares to take a top spot in the global economy, Nicole Farington stops at nothing to achieve her goals; Martin and Trevor interrogate a captured enforcer in a race against time to save Jake and Amelia from Aster Corps' grasp.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, Nightmare in Silver. BBC America, 8:00pm.
The Doctor arrives at Hedgewick's World of Wonders, a great location to spend a day out enjoying a theme park, but also the starting point for a deadly silver resurrection that could turn out to be more frightening than the tallest roller coaster.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Hostess actress Kristen Wiig, musical guests Vampire Weekend.

 

Sunday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Season Finale. CBS, 8:00pm.
After a harrowing season of surviving in the Philippines, the remaining castaways still competing for the $1 million grand prize end their journey and prepare to face a jury of their peers who will ultimately decide the sole survivor of season 26. 2 hrs. Note: Reunion Show at 10pm.

The Simpsons, Fabulous Faker Boy. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Bart begins to explore his creative type at Marge's encouragement, she hires Slava's daughter as his piano instructor; when the last two hairs on Homer's head fall out, he begins to try a variety of headgear to hide it from Marge.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Morocco (Tangier). CNN, 9:00pm.
Anthony Bourdain visits the former International Zone, the part of Morocco where artists such as Paul Bowles, William Burroughs, Tennessee Williams and the Rolling Stones went to escape moral prohibitions and rekindle their inspiration.

Mad Men, Man with a Plan. AMC, 10:00pm.
Everyone at the agency diligently works to try and satisfy the wants and needs of competing clients in order to solidify their commitment to the company; Pete Campbell is caught off guard when he gets an unexpected visit.

 

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

New DVD Releases This Week: Silver Linings Playbook, Guilt Trip

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The big releases this week are Silver Linings Playbook and Guilt Trip. I want to see the former but will probably skip the latter. Also this week, all the Star Trek movies are being released on Blu-Ray.

These are some of the new DVDs released this week, the ones I find interesting or of note.

 

Tuesday April 30, 2013

Silver Linings Playbook, R      Amazon
An American romantic comedy-drama film directed by David O. Russell (from a screenplay by Russell) adapted from the novel The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick. The film stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher and Julia Stiles in supporting roles.

The Guilt Trip, PG-13      Amazon
A comedy-drama film directed by Anne Fletcher from a screenplay written by Dan Fogelman, starring Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen, who both also served as executive producers on the film.

Broken City, R      Amazon
A crime thriller film starring Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe. The film was directed by Allen Hughes and written by Brian Tucker. Wahlberg stars as a police officer turned private investigator, and Crowe stars as the mayor of New York City who hires the private detective to investigate his wife.

Not Fade Away, R      Amazon
From David Chase, creator of The Sopranos, comes a story about discovering your passions, following your dreams and finding yourself. It’s the 1960s and Rock and Roll is changing the world. Inspired by a bold new era and his success in a local band, Douglas (John Magaro) drops out of college to pursue his musical dreams, only to discover the harsh realities of the music industry. Douglas is forced to choose between listening to his father or listening to his heart.

 

 

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

TV This Week: Doctor Who Revisited; Season Finales of Vikings and The Following

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Doctor Who Revisited is up to the fourth Doctor (the one with the long scarf) and Tom Baker participates in this special to air tonight. Also tonight is the Season Finale of Vikings; it has been renewed for another season. Monday is the Season Finale of The Following. Lastly, Modern Family and Saturday Night Live return with new shows.

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: Steve Kroft speaks with serial killer nurse, Charles Cullen, who confessed to as many as 40 murders in a 16-year career; a profile on jockey Rosie Napravnik, the only female riding in the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

Doctor Who Revisited, The Fourth Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A detailed look is taken at the iconic television show Doctor Who, featuring The Fourth Doctor, who was played by Tom Baker, who used a recognizable, long scarf and an eccentric style of dress and speech to make the part his own.

The Simpsons, Pulpit Friction. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Homer is recruited to be a deacon at church by the new reverend in town, Bart asks Flanders to help track down Reverend Lovejoy as Homer begins to get too invested in the faith; Marge finds that the dry cleaners swapped her wedding dress.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Columbia. CNN, 9:00pm.
Host Anthony Bourdain observes how Colombia has changed over the past 10 years as he travels from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast and visits inland sites that were formerly coca farms controlled by the drug cartels.

Mad Men, The Flood. AMC, 10:00pm.
In an attempt to attain a sense of security for herself, Peggy begins to plan for the future; Roger sees an opportunity to add another big account to the agency, which leads to him pulling out all the stops in order to impress the potential client.

Vikings, All Change. History, 10:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * King Horik commissions Ragnar to assemble a crew to resolve a dispute over land in Gotaland with its leader, Jarl Borg, but their encounter may not have the intended outcome; the village asks Lagertha to plead with the gods to rid a plague.

 

Monday

The Following, The Final Chapter. Fox, 9:00pm.
* * * Season Finale * * * Ryan races to capture Carroll and put an end to his plans before they reach their deadly conclusion; Carroll leads Claire to a top-secret location as he begins to prepare for the final showdown between himself and the FBI.

Revolution, Home. NBC, 10:00pm.
Aaron inadvertently finds his life turned upside down as he accompanies Rachel on her adamant quest toward the mysterious tower; tempers begin flaring to catastrophic proportions between Miles and Monroe over a mutual infatuation of the past.

Bates Motel, The Man in Number 9. A&E, 10:00pm.
The Bates finally open up the hotel for service, and Norma is surprised to see who their first guest is; after attending the school for a few weeks, Norman begins to discover that even the popular girls can be complicated.

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, New. CBS, 8:00pm.
The remaining castaways must reorganize their end-game strategies after realizing they must compete in two challenges and attended two Tribal Councils in the same week; big moves are considered when finale alliances are formed.

Modern Family, Career Day. ABC, 9:00pm.
Phil is excited to talk to Luke and Manny's classmates for career day, but it doesn't go according to plan; Jay takes some shameful measures to prove to Gloria that he actually does want to be a novelist; Mitch and Cam fail at being the Tooth Fairy.

The Americans, The Colonel. FX, 10:00pm.
Philip and Elizabeth grow concerned that their latest orders may be a set up posing as a routine meeting; Stan continues his investigation with the FBI which brings him closer to the seemingly normal couple; the Jennings learn about their cover.

Secrets of the Dead, Bugging Hitler's Soldiers. PBS, 10:00pm.
Examined is the unprecedented and clandestine surveillance operation that revealed German POWs' inner most thoughts about Nazi Germany and a number of valuable military secrets that helped the Allies win the Second World War.

 

Thursday

Much More Than A Game, Sport Cities. beIN Sport, 8:00pm.
A look at sports fans in London and Philadelphia.

 

Friday

Touch, Fight or Flight. Fox, 9:00pm.
With the Aster Corps quarterly review coming soon, Nicole Farington becomes desperate for Calvin to deliver results from their study on the "Righteous 36"; an intense encounter with an enforcer leads Trevor to go undercover as a test subject.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, The Crimson Horror. BBC America, 8:00pm.
Bodies are turning up across Victorian Yorkshire, and as if that isn't bad enough, the skin of the corpses has a waxy consistency and is glowing with a strange, red light that betrays the fact that something ghastly is going on.

Saturday Night Live. NBC, 11:30pm.
Host Zach Galifianakis, musical guests Of Monsters and Men.

 

Sunday

The Simpsons, Whiskey Business. Fox, 8:00pm.
Moe winds up going into business when a group of venture capitalists take interest in his homemade whiskey; Grampa injures himself while babysitting Bart, leaving Bart to take care of him; Lisa is insulted by a hologram of Bleeding Gums Murphy.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Quebec. CNN, 9:00pm.
No description available at time of writing.

Mad Men, For Immediate Release. AMC, 10:00pm.
Roger reexamines his methods and decides to make a change to the way he works in the hopes of bringing in new business for the agency; Pete Campbell finds himself in an awkward situation during an unexpected encounter with a client.

 

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

New DVD Releases This Week: The Impossible, A Haunted House, Gangster Squad

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These are some of the new DVDs released this week, the ones I find interesting or of note.

A nice variety of new releases this week but I'm really only interested in seeing The Impossible.

 

Tuesday April 23, 2013

The Impossible, PG-13      Amazon
Maria (Naomi Watts) and Henry (Ewan McGregor) take a winter vacation in tropical Thailand and encounter a tsunami.

Gangster Squad, R      Amazon
Gangster Squad is a 2013 American action crime film directed by Ruben Fleischer, from a screenplay written by Will Beall. It starred an ensemble cast that included Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Nick Nolte, Emma Stone, Sean Penn, Michael Peña, and Giovanni Ribisi. The film is loosely based on the story of Los Angeles Police Department officers and detectives forming a group called the "Gangster Squad unit" who attempt to keep the city safe from Mickey Cohen and his gang during the 1940s and '50s.

The Killing: The Complete Second Season, Not Rated      Amazon
Set in Seattle, Washington, this season follows the continued investigation into the murder of local teenager Rosie Larsen, with each episode covering approximately 24 hours.

A Haunted House, R      Amazon
This is a 2013 American satirical comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes and starring Marlon Wayans. The film is a parody of the "found footage" genre, such as the Paranormal Activity franchise and The Devil Inside.

Promised Land, R      Amazon
Promised Land is a 2012 American drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormand, and Hal Holbrook. The screenplay is written by Damon and Krasinski based on a story by Dave Eggers. Promised Land follows two corporate salespeople who visit a rural town in an attempt to buy drilling rights from the local residents.

Jurassic Park, PG-13      Amazon
Yes, that Jurassic Park. It's being released in 3D.

 

 

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

TV This Week: Doctor Who Revisited, Touch returns

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Doctor Who Revisited is up to the fourth Doctor (the one with the long scarf) and Tom Baker participates in this special to air next Sunday night. Touch returns Friday with a new episode, will the series end during May sweeps?

These are the TV shows I plan on watching this week. Most of them I will watch by DVR or OnDemand. All times ET.

 

Sunday

60 Minutes. CBS, 7:00pm.
Scheduled: the latest news in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation; Lara Logan reports on dogs trained to sniff out bombs who often go from battlefield to police departments; Lesley Stahl takes look inside the September 11th Memorial Museum.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Los Angeles (Koreatown). CNN, 9:00pm.
Host Anthony Bourdain gets a unique look at Los Angeles by confining his visit to the three-square-mile area known as Koreatown, where the effects of the 1992 riots that followed the acquittal of police officers accused of brutality are still felt.

Mad Men, To Have and To Hold. AMC, 10:00pm.
The heads of the agency decide to make a strategic move to keep a new campaign under wraps from the rest of the staff and others in the industry; Joan gets a visit from an old friend but the reunion causes some tension for her and her new life.

Vikings, Sacrifice. History, 10:00pm.
Anguished over the death of their unborn son, mixed emotions follow Ragnar and Lagertha on the traditional pilgrimage to Uppsalla to thank their gods, and Athelstan's Christian faith is put to the test during the Vikings' sacrifice ritual.

 

Monday

The Following, The End Is Near. Fox, 9:00pm.
Ryan, Parker, and Weston prepare to storm the Followers' mansion, unaware that Carroll has an escape plan; followers in disguise create a diversion at an evacuation center that leads to panic and the kidnapping of one of the FBI officials.

Revolution, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia. NBC, 10:00pm.
When Neville mysteriously vanishes and his son, Jason, is left to make a big decision, Monroe is stricken with paranoia while Miles strengthens his bond with Charlie and suddenly begins experiencing romantic attractions to both Rachel and Nora.

Bates Motel, The Truth. A&E, 10:00pm.
While Norman is confused over Dylan's sudden request for him to move in with him, Norma can no longer handle Norman's friend Emma's interference in her family life and tells her face to face that some things are better kept to themselves.

 

Tuesday

Body of Proof, Committed. ABC, 10:00pm.
When a mentally disturbed teenager is found murdered in a mental institution Megan and Tommy find a patient seemingly lucid and completely sane that says she witnessed the killer climbing down from a heating vent and meant to kill her.

Frontline, The Retirement Gamble. PBS, 10:00pm.
Leading correspondent Martin Smith investigates the financial services industry and the rise of the 401(k), revealing how fees, kickbacks and self-dealing are profiting Wall Street while putting consumers' savings in jeopardy.

 

Wednesday

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites, Come Over to the Dark Side. CBS, 8:00pm.
After successfully ousting Phillip in last week's blindside, the 'Three Amigos' plan to take control yet again by concocting a lie to spread around camp, meanwhile the remaining castaways prepare for the infamous food auction.

The Americans, The Oath. FX, 10:00pm.
One of the agents under Elizabeth's supervision returns to her with some valuable intelligence for sale; Philip and Elizabeth risk their lives in a possible set-up; Stan continues to search for Directorate S and gets some interesting results.

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Friday

Touch, Accused. Fox, 9:00pm.
When Martin tries to clear his name, he reveals his motivations to a skeptical detective; Jake leads Avram on a hunt for a possible member of the "Righteous 36"; Calvin's meeting with an Aster Corps executive accelerates his mission.

 

Saturday

Doctor Who, Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS. BBC America, 8:00pm.
After the TARDIS crashes, the Doctor discovers that Clara is lost inside of the time machine and spacecraft, and to make the rescue even more challenging, the Doctor only has half an hour remaining until his ship is set to explode.

 

Sunday

Doctor Who Revisited, The Fourth Doctor. BBC America, 8:00pm.
A detailed look is taken at the iconic television show Doctor Who, featuring The Fourth Doctor, who was played by Tom Baker, who used a recognizable, long scarf and an eccentric style of dress and speech to make the part his own.

The Simpsons, Pulpit Friction. Fox, 8:00pm.
When Homer is recruited to be a deacon at church by the new reverend in town, Bart asks Flanders to help track down Reverend Lovejoy as Homer begins to get too invested in the faith; Marge finds that the dry cleaners swapped her wedding dress.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Columbia. CNN, 9:00pm.
Host Anthony Bourdain observes how Colombia has changed over the past 10 years as he travels from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast and visits inland sites that were formerly coca farms controlled by the drug cartels.

Mad Men, The Flood. AMC, 10:00pm.
In an attempt to attain a sense of security for herself, Peggy begins to plan for the future; Roger sees an opportunity to add another big account to the agency, which leads to him pulling out all the stops in order to impress the potential client.

Vikings, All Change. History, 10:00pm.
King Horik commissions Ragnar to assemble a crew to resolve a dispute over land in Gotaland with its leader, Jarl Borg, but their encounter may not have the intended outcome; the village asks Lagertha to plead with the gods to rid a plague.

 

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