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Recaps for the week of September 17 - 21

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Don Diamont stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"

Don Diamont stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"

The Bold and the Beautiful

Bill's unexpected and unprovoked kiss provokes an unexpected reaction from Brooke. Sally and Steffy have an up-close and personal moment with Xander, who later finds Zoe getting flirtatious after he shares the story behind his new modeling opportunity. Steffy and Hope break out into a huge argument about loyalty over their differing opinions about Sally. Thorne announces to the Forrester family that he and Katie are engaged, and the news gives fuel to Dollar Bill's desire to fight for his son. Bill and Ridge have a heated run-in with each other, and each begins laying the foundation to make sure that the battle for custody ends in his favor, while Liam and Wyatt debate whether Bill even deserves to have custody of Will. While Bill and Justin plan a legal strategy, Ridge has a secret meeting with Judge McMullen.

Days of Our Lives

Ben works to convince Ciara that someone is setting him up, while Claire tries to seduce Tripp. Later, Ciara confronts Tripp about what happened with Claire, and John comes up with a plan that he hopes will save Marlena after she's taken off life support. Rafe gets into an argument with Hope when he asks her whether she planted evidence against Ben. Gabi goes to new lengths to get her revenge against Abigail, and drugs her as part of a mysterious plan. Chloe warns Bonnie not to mess with Lucas, while Eli reconnects with a friend from the past. Abe accuses Sheila of stealing and John encounters a new obstacle. After he receives the results of the paternity test, Lucas approaches Adrienne to ask for a huge favor. Belle finds that Roman is putting obstacles in the way of her seeing Marlena, and Eve makes a desperate attempt to stop Jennifer from telling Eric the truth. Sami and Belle are left confused after a loved one gives them a chilly reception. Shawn has doubts about his mother, and confesses his feelings to Belle.

General Hospital

Cameron tells a lie to Liz while Franco has an unexpected encounter. Nina comes full circle with Anna, and Lucy receives an invitation that she wasn't expecting. Later, Nina pressures Maxie for answers while Carly becomes desperate to help Michael. Robin finds herself putting things into perspective and Maxie is confused. Mike springs a surprise on Sonny, who feigns ignorance. Jason gets some council from Sam while Kim is put on the spot by Drew. Julian acknowledges the part that he played in past actions. Ava finds herself losing her temper.

The Young and the Restless

Billy digs into Ashley's financial activity and finds payments that were made to a consulting firm, while Kyle manipulates Billy into buying a gambling syndicate as part of his plot to bring him down. Sharon arrives at the coffeehouse to find a battered and shaken Tessa, who confides that she was attacked by the same people who got Crystal across the border illegally, and Sharon finally starts to believe her. When Tessa refuses to call the police or go to the hospital, however, Sharon begins questioning her motivations. Victoria finally caves and asks Nate for help after struggling to manage her stress over recent events, and he begins giving her lessons in self-defense to help give her a renewed sense of security. The Winters twins work with Devon and Nate to plan a surprise birthday party for Shauna, who is touched when Devon tells her how proud Hilary would be and pledges to pay for her college tuition in honor of Hilary's memory.

Back to the well: 'Magnum P.I.' returns to television with CBS reboot

Author: 
Kenneth Andeel / TV Media
Jay Hernandez stars in "Magnum P.I."

Jay Hernandez stars in "Magnum P.I."

Name the most famous mustache to ever grace a TV screen. You have 10 seconds to deduce the answer, and should you fail, a shadowy cabal of drug-dealing, bank-robbing, helicopter-hijacking racketeers will forever escape justice, in possession of a priceless crystal figurine and a dossier of fantastically important government secrets.

MacGyver, on CBS

MacGyver (Lucas Till) tries to tell Matty (Meredith Eaton) that he's finished with the Phoenix Foundation, but he's in for a surprise in this rebroadcast of the season finale. Tate Donovan guest stars as Oversight, a man who has a history with Matty.

Lucas Till in "MacGyver"
Lucas Till in "MacGyver"

Q: What did Bill Pullman do before "Spaceballs"? How did he get such a big role with so little before it?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Basically, Bill Pullman got the "Spaceballs" (1987) role because producer/writer/director Mel Brooks couldn't get either of the other guys he wanted. That might seem harsh, until you know that the other guys he wanted were Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, on NBC

A man is taken hostage at gunpoint, forcing Benson (Mariska Hargitay) to make a dangerous move. Later, Benson’s suspicions lead her to a dangerous underground criminal network that’s prepared to silence anyone in its way.

Mariska Hargitay in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Mariska Hargitay in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

Q: We still miss our weekly favorite TV show, "Grimm." Will they ever do a followup or a reunion show?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Short answer: No. Long answer: Still no, but you can pretend.

For example, you can pretend that the stage play "Guilty Until Proven Innocent," if it ever happens, is a "Grimm" reunion. The play recently went through what's called an industry reading -- a sort of dry run for plays, where actors read the script before an audience in the hopes of working out some kinks and maybe drumming up interest from backers.

Forged in Fire, on History Channel

Wil Willis hosts as weaponsmiths are challenged to recreate iconic weapons from the past in this new episode. After each round of competition, the weapons are tested for accuracy, artistry and functionality by a panel of expert judges.

Wil Willis hosts "Forged in Fire"
Wil Willis hosts "Forged in Fire"

Black-ish, on ABC

Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) find out that Junior (Marcus Scribner) and Zoey (Yara Shahidi) have become sexually active in this rebroadcast. Also, Ruby (Jenifer Lewis) discovers the kids have been hanging out with another grandma.

Anthony Anderson in "Black-ish"
Anthony Anderson in "Black-ish"

Q: Will "The Crossing" be returning to ABC? Or will it be picked up by another network? It was one of the best, most innovative shows in years.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Unfortunately, "best" and "innovative" don't necessarily translate into successful. And in this case, they don't translate into a second season -- "The Crossing" has been canceled.

The sci-fi drama started out looking like a political show about refugees coming to America until (not really a spoiler, since it happened right at the start) we learn that the refugees are in fact from America 180 years in the future.

Little Life on the Prairie, on TLC

Nate, Juniper and Lauren adjust to country life after leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind in a new episode of this docu-series. The Webnars share their journey as they try to start a farm in Arizona while also trying to expand their family.

Nathan, Juniper and Lauren Webnar from "Little Life on the Prairie"
Nathan, Juniper and Lauren Webnar from "Little Life on the Prairie"
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