Recaps for the week of August 12 - 16
Nancy Lee Grahn stars as Alexis in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Maya is devastated when Rick misses the premier of her series. Carter provides a shoulder to cry on and a bottle of wine and before long he and Maya end up in bed together. The next day Maya reads many apologetic texts from Rick and immediately regrets her actions. Carter tries to convince Maya that he's better for her, but Maya reconciles with Rick as she tries to keep her night with Carter a secret. Meanwhile, as Brooke enjoys the sights and sounds of Monte Carlo she is surprised with a grand gesture from Bill. Later, a conflicted Brooke turns Bill down on his offer in order not to jeopardize her tenuous relationship with Katie any further. Wyatt visits Spencer Publications for the first time and Liam gives his brother an overview of the family's drama, including Bill's current marital issues with Katie.
Days of Our Lives
Sami fears for her life in jail, while EJ works overtime to clear her name. Later, Sami gets both good and bad news at her bail hearing and EJ asks Rafe for a risky favor to help her case. Jennifer, Hope, Julie, Kayla, Adrienne and Nicole enjoy an interesting afternoon when they get together for a book club meeting and mistakenly eat "special" donuts that JJ made. Theresa continues trying to get Daniel's attention, but he's busy considering Jennifer's proposal that he carry on a secret relationship with her. Kristen worries that Eric will remember what she did to him as they work closely together on the scholarship program. Later, Kristen confides in Jennifer that she might be pregnant. Meanwhile, Brady and Nicole have a heartfelt conversation about the anniversary of Madison's death. Will confronts Brent when his insecurities about him reach the breaking point.
General Hospital
Maxie attends a Lamaze class in preparation for the birth of the baby. Later, Maxie joins Dante, Lulu and others for an interesting night of karaoke. A confused Silas goes to Ava and demands she tell him the truth once and for all. After chasing leads that point to Australia and then a country home in Ireland, Luke finally arrives at Jerry's hideout. Once there, Luke starts putting the pieces together and realizes there is more to the puzzle than Jerry and Faison. Obrecht's diabolical master plan becomes murderous and soon the truth about him comes to light. Mac and Felicia are thrown for a loop when they stumble into a surprise party thrown in their honor. Lucy gets the ball rolling on the wedding ceremony about to take place, but she's interrupted by an event no one in Port Charles could have expected.
The Young and the Restless
The blogger's rumors take hold of Lily and she is consumed with jealousy when she comes home to find Cane and Hilary laughing as they work together on the couch. Under hypnosis, Neil remembers drinking with Rose in a motel room and is horrified when he discovers that she died soon after he left her. Dylan sets up a surprise wedding for he and Chelsea at the loft and they exchange rings that belonged to Dylan's parents. Soon after the happy couple ties the knot, Chelsea goes into labor and Dylan is forced to deliver the baby at the loft. Meanwhile, Jack and Avery settle Phyllis in Georgia and Jack returns to Genoa City when Kyle tells him that Summer needs him. Trying to win back Victoria, Billy tells Victor he can make the charges against Adam go away if he boots Adam out of Newman Enterprises and replaces him with Victoria.
Q: Who played the stepfather in "Georgia Rule?" His face looks very familiar.
That was Cary Elwes, who, after a promising early run of good-guy leading roles, seems to have settled into a more diverse supporting career that includes playing the occasional dirtbag. Like the stepfather, Arnold, in 2007's "Georgia Rule."
Without giving away too much to those who haven't seen the comedy-drama starring Jane Fonda and Lindsay Lohan (in the midst of her well-publicized career breakdown), Elwes's character is not the good guy.
What Not to Wear, on TLC
Stacy and Clinton come to the fashion rescue once again as they help mom of nine Liz, who's used to putting her family's needs ahead of her own. Style experts give people fashion advice and a makeover.
Wild 'Warriors': Contestants vie for bragging rights in 'American Ninja Warrior'
Matt Iseman hosts "American Ninja Warrior"
It isn't just American TV that's obsessed with reality shows -- the genre is insanely popular around the world. American television, though, is particularly good at finding the best reality TV foreign countries have to offer and making it its own.
The Pitch, on AMC
Two advertising agencies compete for an account with the rapidly expanding business College Hunks Hauling Junk in this season premiere. The company invites the agencies to provide pitches.
Duck Dynasty, on A&E
The Robertsons return to the airwaves and welcome a new family member to the reality TV fold in this season premiere. Alan, a full-time pastor, leaves the pulpit behind to join his family on the hit reality TV series.
Q: Is it true Bill Cosby is doing another standup special? I thought he was retired.
Though he certainly hasn't been busy by any standard, comedy icon Bill Cosby never quite retired.
However, for the past few years he's stuck mostly to live gigs and an occasional talk show appearance. That will change on Nov. 24, though, when Comedy Central releases "Far From Finished," Cosby's first comedy special in 30 years.
"Far From Finished" is a suitable title, directly answering the question you and many others have been asking.
America's Got Talent , on NBC
New York's legendary Radio City Music Hall hosts an eclectic mix of performers as 12 of the top acts perform for America in the hopes of winning viewers' votes in this new episode.Hosted by Nick Cannon, this series gives performers a shot at $1 million.
Under the Dome, on CBS
Big Jim enlists the help of Barbie and Linda when Ollie gains control over the town's water supply. The drama is inspired by the novel of the same name by Stephen King.
Q: I heard that Tyra Banks sings the lyrics to the theme of "America's Next Top Model." Is that true?
If you're referring to the song whose only lyrics are "You wanna be on top? Nananananana," then, yes, she sings those.
However, that rather simplistic opening theme is just one example of how supermodel-turned-TV producer Tyra Banks has used her series as a stepping stone into yet another new business: pop stardom.