American ChopperAre You Smarter Than a 5th GraderBone DetectivesCelebrity ApprenticeCelebrity Fit Club
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008
Bone Detectives: "The Floating Cemetary" -- 7:00pm ET/PT on Discovery. Scotty delves deep into an ancient mystery in the remote island nation of Palau in Micronesia, where archaeologists have discovered the last remaining evidence of a murder: a 3000-year-old skull, severed from its body. Scotty will navigate through the labyrinthine Rock Islands and the complex secret oral histories of Palau in an electrifying search for the murderer of this fallen hero. Evidence will take Scotty through the lush tropical jungle and across brilliant coral seas, to long-forgotten sites of ancient battles and clandestine religious ceremonies, where clues to the practices of warfare and human sacrifice have lain hidden for thousands of years.
Survivor: Fans vs Favorites: "It Hit Everyone Pretty Hard!" -- 8:00pm ET/PT on CBS. One castaway's medical emergency changes the course of the game for the remaining castaways. Meanwhile, on Exile Island, the fake immunity idol finds its way into the hands of Ozzy's arch-rival.
| As soon as Jonathan's injury was shown, I knew it was bad news for him. The chance of infection is incredibly high out on the island. I know I'd be headed off of that island by now. Chancing a fatal infection isn't worth a million bucks to me. |
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? -- 8:00pm ET/PT on Fox. The new 5th grade class extends a helping hand on this atypical quiz show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. Grownups again find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects they've already been taught, ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. However, the players are not alone. There is a way for contestants to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get some help from real grade-schoolers, who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r.
NBA Basketball -- 8:00pm ET/PT on TNT. Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards.
My Name Is Earl: "Early Release" -- 8:00pm ET/PT on NBC. Repeat -- After Earl discovers that the Warden has destroyed his early departure tickets, he turns to his friends to help him escape from prison. Randy and fellow inmate Frank devise a plan to get Earl out of jail. With the help of Darnell, Joy and Catalina on the outside combined with Randy and Frank's help on the inside, Earl should be home free. Or not? (Our Review)
Lost: "The Other Woman" -- 8:00pm ET/PT on ABC. Repeat -- Juliet receives an unwelcome visit from someone from her past and is given orders to track down Charlotte and Faraday in order to stop them from completing their mission -- by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Ben offers Locke an enticing deal. (Our Review)
My Name Is Earl: "Bad Earl" -- 8:30pm ET/PT on NBC. Repeat -- Earl's lifestyle in prison seems to be transitioning to his regular life outside of bars. He is having a hard time adjusting back to normal life and continues to hold a grudge with karma. With no job, no home and no money, Earl decides that his good deeds are not getting him anywhere, so he reverts back to his old bad ways. Earl's path to trouble starts when he sees that Ralph is living a lavish life after conning an elderly woman. Randy can not handle Earl's changed lifestyle, so he turns to Joy and many others to partake in an intervention on Christmas morning. Earl rejects his friends and tries to run from karma, but karma catches up to him in the shape of a car and Billie. (Our Review)
Lost: "Ji Yeon" -- 9:00pm ET/PT on ABC. Juliet is forced to reveal some startling news to Jin when Sun threatens to move to Locke's camp. Meanwhile, Sayid and Desmond begin to get an idea of the freighter crew's mission when they meet the ship's Captain.
Reaper: "Hungry for Fame" -- 9:00 pm ET/PT on The CW. Sam tries to save an untalented musician from selling his soul to the Devil to become a rock star. Meanwhile, Sock is stunned when his mother returns from Las Vegas and announces she got married. He refuses to accept her new husband, so he moves in with Sam.
The Celebrity Apprentice: "Bread and Badda-Bing" -- 9:00pm ET/PT on NBC. Two teams race the clock as they have only 4 hours to invent and sell a new sandwich for Quiznos. Both teams theme their sandwiches on their celebrity, and Donald Trump brings back a previously fired contestant to pay surprise visits during the lunch rush. Teams scramble to bring in customers off the streets and make the most sales, and in the end, one celebrity's star power overwhelms the competition. In the boardroom, Donald Trump must make one of his most difficult decisions ever, and send another celebrity home.
American Chopper: "Klipsch Bike" -- 9:00pm ET/PT on TLC. OCC tunes in and cranks it up, as they build a custom bike for Klipsch Audio Technologies. But staffing shortages around the shop have the crew scrambling, forcing Sr. to amp everyone up on a quest to hire new people.
Celebrity Fit Club: "Welcome to Harvey's World" – 9:00pm ET/PT on VH1. Season Premiere -- Drill Sgt Harvey Walden IV [Ret] introduces four new recruits--Erin Moran, Sommore, Brian Dunkleman, and A.J. Benza--and four Fit Club veterans--Toccara, Tina Yothers, Willie Aames and Dustin Diamond--to the hardcore Boot Camp that will transform them from out-of-shape to slim-and-toned in just eight intense and emotional weeks of diet, exercise and competition.
Don't Forget the Lyrics: "Episode 127" -- 9:00 pm ET/PT on Fox. A contestant who has already beaten the odds once after a terrible car accident takes center stage to sing alongside the studio band and play for the grand prize of $1 million. Just when she thinks things can't get more exciting, Gloria Gaynor steps in to help her on a rendition of "I Will Survive."
The First 48: "Better Days/Wildflower" -- 9:00pm ET/PT on A&E. In Memphis, Sgt. Caroline Mason takes on the murder case of a 78-year-old man shot outside his home. The outraged community quickly helps apprehends the two young suspects, but getting them to talk proves more difficult. In Dallas, Det. Bob Ermatinger investigates the difficult case of a woman found shot to death while collecting wildflowers. Each new lead just deepens the mystery.
TNA: iMPACT! -- 9:00pm ET/PT on Spike TV. iMPACT! delivers a distinct brand of high-risk athletic entertainment. Taking pro-wrestling to the extreme, TNA takes younger talent and gives them a stage which would otherwise not be available. The result of the high-flying wrestling is total non-stop action.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: "The Good, the Bad & the Dominatrix" -- 9:00pm ET/PT on CBS. Repeat -- Sara's uneasy about Grissom being reunited with Lady Heather during the CSI's investigation of her attempted murder by a client she refuses to name.
In Treatment: "Jake and Amy - Week Seven" -- 9:30pm ET/PT on HBO. Amy shocks Jake with a revelation tied to her connection with her father's death years before.
NBA Basketball -- 9:30pm ET/PT on TNT. Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns.
Eli Stone: "Heal the Pain" -- 10:00pm ET/PT on ABC. Eli adjusts to his new position at the law firm without an office, a secretary or the ability to try cases himself -- all in the same week that he's being chased by a fire-breathing dragon. The dragon fly-bys prompt him to take the case of a 15-year-old boy whose mother was killed by the medical malpractice of a DR. AGON. Unfortunately, Agon used to work at the same hospital where Eli's brother, Nathan, is employed -- the hospital that Eli must sue. Making matters even worse is the fact that Jordan assigns Maggie as lead counsel and Eli has to follow her instructions. The roll-reversal, ironically, brings them closer together -- a fact not lost on Taylor, who tries to reconcile with Eli through a surprisingly live performance by none other than... George Michael.
Crime 360: "Fatal Feud" -- 10:00pm ET/PT on A&E. Two men who live next to each other in a housing project in Richmond, VA get into a deadly argument. One is shot and killed. Detectives Crewell and Williams take the two men's girlfriends back to headquarters to find out what happened. One story tells of murder, the other self-defense. Detectives try to unravel the different accounts given by the girlfriends. The key may lie with the gun that was recovered from a trash can behind the house. A Federal lab tests a bullet at the scene and the gun to determine if it is the murder weapon. Meanwhile, Crewell and Williams try to find holes in the girlfriend's stories. As the girlfriend's stories start to fall apart, the suspect on the run is feeling the heat.
Lipstick Jungle: "Chapter Six: Take the High Road" -- 10:00pm ET/PT on NBC. A big breakout project, involving J.K. Rowling, presents itself to Wendy and she promises only to tell Nico after she is sworn to secrecy. However, Nico is put in the hot seat by Hector and reveals Wendy's secret to him. Hector immediately assigns both Nico and Wendy to head to Scotland and make a meeting with Rowling happen. Initially, given Shane's new job, Wendy is opposed to going, but after Shane convinces her it would be best, Wendy decides to make the trip. Nico, unaware that Wendy plans to attend the Scotland trip, invites Kirby. It has the makings for a very interesting trip. Meanwhile, Victory is enjoying her newfound investor and thoroughly enjoying the man's willingness to fund all of her ideas. She grows a bit suspicious and tries to get to the bottom of it all, only to find a very unsuspecting surprise.
Without a Trace: "Claus and Effect" -- 10:00pm ET/PT on CBS. Repeat -- The team tries to determine whether or not a college student and former child prodigy, who disappears while working in a mall as Santa Claus, has been using his genius for criminal endeavors.
Lil' Bush: President of the United States: "St. Patrick's Day" -- 10:30pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. Season Premiere -- The Lil' Gang doesn't want the Lil' Dems to ruin St. Patrick's Day with their liberal and tolerant St. Patrick's Day float. They enlist the help of Lil' Karl Rove, who gives them advice and does some bad rapping as his alter-ego, MC Rove. Meanwhile, first lady Barbara gets a tanning bed and inadvertently cooks her liver.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart -- 11:00pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. Spokeswoman for President Bush, Dana Perino.
Pros vs. Joes: "Beat Jeff George's Rocket Arm" -- 11:00pm ET/PT on SpikeTV. The Joes compete against quarterback Jeff George, NBA star Sean Elliott and outfielder Brady Anderson.
The Colbert Report -- 11:30pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. Author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets , Sudhir Venkatesh.
Check IGN TV again tomorrow to see What 2 Watch for Friday, March 14.
