Food court fun: Escape the heat with Food Network's newest fare
Briana Shidell and Carlie Peterson with "Food Court Wars" host Tyler Florence
When the mercury rises on up to sweat-inducing heights in the middle of summer, folks take refuge from the sizzling sun wherever they can. Whether it's a day at the beach or an evening down at the air-conditioned cinema, we all have our favorite haunts to cool down in.
Crossing Lines, on NBC
The team members race to rescue a wealthy teen who's been kidnapped in this special two-part episode. As the boy's life hangs in the balance, Anne-Marie uncovers evidence connecting the case to one in Florence.
'Affairs' of the heart: Season 4 of 'Covert Affairs' promises action and romance
Piper Perabo stars in "Covert Affairs"
Everyone loves a good thriller, and this summer the thrills are on TV.
Zero hour, on ABC Global
The adventure continues for publisher Hank Galliston, who was pulled into a mystery when his beloved wife was kidnapped. Hank must unlock the secrets of a treasure map found in one of his wife's clocks to save his wife and the rest of the human race.
Recaps for the week of July 8 - 12
Peggy McCay stars in "Days of Our Lives"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Brooke tries to explain her affair with Bill to Hope and Rick. Meanwhile, Katie remains firm in her decision to divorce Bill despite Donna's insistence that she give him another chance. Bill begs Katie to take him back several times and even enlists Brooke's help, but he is served with divorce papers, which Justin urges him to sign. Karen returns to town to support Katie during her time of need. Unable to stand not knowing why Steffy left any longer, Liam tracks her down in Paris and she tearfully reveals that she can't have children. At the same time, Hope tells Rick about the new man in her life, Wyatt, as she struggles with whether to wait around for Liam to be ready. Wyatt takes Hope to see his place of business and introduces her to his mother, Quinn, but the women don't take kindly to one another.
Days of Our Lives
EJ and Justin succeed in taking control of DiMera Enterprises and EJ kicks his father out of the mansion, but not before Stefano issues a serious warning. Sami has an unexpected reaction when EJ reveals he's taken over the company and they fight, but end up working out their issues in the bedroom. Rafe comes out of his coma and has repeated negative reactions upon seeing Sami. Jennifer reluctantly hires Theresa as her new assistant, but she warns her to leave JJ alone. Kristen moves forward with her plan to destroy Marlena and she approaches Eric with a request. Meanwhile, Lucas becomes concerned for Will when he finds out Sonny was partying all night with Brent. Cameron and Abigail offer Chad their advice when EJ makes him an offer. Eric has another attack and later recovers a distressing memory from the night he got sick. Justin and Adrienne still can't see eye-to-eye.
General Hospital
Sam becomes upset when she receives news from Silas. Later, as Danny's health gets worse, she goes to Alexis and demands she tell her the name of her father. Morgan and Ava have a heartfelt discussion in which she gives him some advice regarding Kiki. Franco tries to get his relationship with Kiki back on track, while Michael is faced with a blackmail situation. Meanwhile, Sabrina and Patrick have some questions for Britt about her health. Ava admits to a previous relationship that she had been keeping secret, while Maxie is visited by someone from her past. After learning the sex of her unborn child, Lulu thinks up possible names for the baby.
The Young and the Restless
Committed to making their marriage work, Michael tears up the divorce papers and leads Lauren into the bedroom. Meanwhile, Fen tries unsuccessfully to get Carmine to help him score drugs. Later, Fen is rushed to the hospital after Carmine finds him passed out in an alley next to a bag of white powder. Adam finds out that Melanie has been spying on him for Victor and he tells her he has no use for her when she offers to spy for Adam instead. Nikki reminds Victor that she's an addict, too, when he tells Billy that's all he'll ever be. Chloe calls Billy when Delia ends up in the hospital with a high fever. Leslie digs up more information on Rose, while Neil gets a message from the blogger. Phyllis tells Jack she only kissed Kyle in order to keep him from Summer, while Nick finds Summer and tells her the truth about her paternity.
Shark Tank, on ABC
A trainer who used to be a rodeo rider pitches a workout program that teaches people how to target their heart rate zone. A couple plans to use their custom disco van to make big money, and two friends claim to have a damage proof cellphone case.
Q: I know "The Rabbit of Seville" was based on "The Barber of Seville" (that's pretty obvious), but was the other Bugs Bunny opera, "What's Opera, Doc," based on a real work?
Unlike "The Rabbit of Seville," which is referencing a single opera, by Gioachino Rossini, "What's Opera, Doc" is more of an homage to the entire body of work of the great German composer Richard Wagner.
Of course, you likely won't be surprised to hear that neither was particularly faithful to the source material (there were no shotguns-tied-as-bow ties in Rossini's original, for example). Really it's just the music that remains from the originals.
Hollywood Game Night, on NBC
Jane Lynch hosts as two contestants rub elbows with A-list celebrities during a fun-filled game night in this premiere. The debut episode features Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Martin Short, Kristen Bell, Daniel Dae Kim and Alyson Hannigan.
Q: Who played the young murder victim in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"? I remember thinking it was someone famous.
He wasn't so famous at the time, but Jude Law put in a gripping performance as the spoiled and violent "kept man" Billy Hanson in the 1997 true-crime drama.
It would be hard to say what his true breakout role was, but this would certainly be on the shortlist, alongside a supporting role in another film released that year, "Wilde," a biography of the great British wit Oscar Wilde.
The American Baking Competition, on CBS
It's down to the best of the best as the remaining bakers face try to out-bake each other in this season finale. The winner of the contest will win a $250,000 grand prize and a publishing contract with Simon & Schuster to publish a cookbook.
