The Good Doctor, on ABC
A charming young doctor makes a good impression on the surgical team in this rebroadcast. His true character soon makes itself known, however, and one of the doctors ends up in an uncomfortable position. Meanwhile, Dr. Glassman (Richard Schiff) feels Shaun (Freddie Highmore) could use some help with his personal life.
Recaps for the week of August 6 - 10
Melissa Ordway stars in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Filled with happiness, Hope shows off her engagement ring to Brooke. Liam is upset with Steffy for giving Hope a sentimental object not meant for her. Emma confronts Zoe and demands she leave town right away. Liam and Hope talk about what happened between them and Steffy, causing Liam to really think about what he wants. Steffy reveals to the models for the Bedroom line that she will be modeling alongside them. Liam and Hope solidify their engagement with a kiss. Bill is surprised when Liam visits. Hope worries about Xander and Emma when Thorne reveals he's hired Zoe as a model. Bill and Liam feel the impact of one another's words. Steffy shares her pain with Ridge. Emma lets Hope know her concerns about Zoe. Zoe tells Xander that Emma isn't as sweet as he thinks she is. Ridge tells Steffy how proud he is of her. Xander is thrown for a loop when Maya reveals what she knows about Emma. Maya urges Xander to get a handle on the situation with Emma and Zoe since he will be working with them both.
Days of Our Lives
Victor agrees to keep Eve's secret from Brady, but he expects something in return. Steve doesn't know what to think when he overhears a conversation between Kayla and Jennifer. Chloe tells Eric she has concerns about her relationship with Lucas. Sonny and Will are blackmailed over their part in Leo's death. Abigail and Chad feel the baby kick for the first time. Stefan opens up to Chloe about his attachment to Abigail's child. Ben wants to prove his innocence, so he asks Marlena to hypnotize him. Tripp tries to convince Ciara that Ben must have started the fire. Stefan tells Abigail he wants to be there for his child. Eli kisses Lani. Ben tells Ciara he remembers everything that happened the night of the fire. Hope tries to get Marlena to recommend that Ben be recommitted. Chad walks out on Abigail. Marlena and Kayla make preparations for John and Marlena's wedding. John tells Steve to confront Kayla about the secret she's been keeping. Hope issues an ultimatum to Ben. Hope is finally reunited with Rafe.
General Hospital
Jason voices his concerns. Julian's actions inspire Ava. Drew makes a big gesture. Sonny is interested. Nelle taunts people around her. Finn refuses help. Kiki prepares for the trial. Franco makes matters worse. Jordan takes some initiative. Franco makes a big move. Elizabeth struggles with conflicting feelings. Ava forces Scotty's hand.
The Young and the Restless
Victoria, Nikki, Sharon and Phyllis all worry about Nick's impersonation of JT. Their fears are confirmed when Paul reveals he's still looking into the case, which prompts Phyllis to suggest that they frame Victor for JT's murder. Nikki warns Phyllis not to cross her. Victor notices Nikki's stress and she agrees to use Nate as her doctor. Nikki encourages Victor to mend fences with Nick by opening up about his feelings. Victor gives it a try, but Nick refuses his father's olive branch and the animosity between father and son deepens. Phyllis and Billy struggle to reconcile their personal and professional relationships. Billy reveals his secret plan to open a chain of Jabot stores, called JaBoutiques, which he went ahead with without any approvals. Lauren, Kyle and Ashley begin to plot against him after they feel isolated by his refusal to collaborate. Phyllis makes one last plea to Billy that she won't try to control his wild side, and he agrees to give their relationship another go. Summer is upset by their reunion as she's determined to have Billy for herself. She enlists Kyle's help to try to break them up.
Fresh start: Slacker surfer finds new purpose in 'Lodge 49'
Wyatt Russell stars in "Lodge 49"
As television continues to evolve, some series seem to defy and transcend genres, mixing elements of comedy and drama in the same hour -- sometimes even within the same scene. One cable giant has had great success mixing dark humor with serious issues, and it's about to introduce viewers to a whole new world.
Wynonna Earp, on Syfy
While Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano) visits her mother, the forest reveals a clue to Nicole's (Katherine Barrell) past in this new episode. Based on the comic of the same name, this show chronicles the adventures of Wyatt Earp's great-great-granddaughter.
Q: Will they be doing any more big-screen Poirot stories after "Murder on the Orient Express"?
It seems Kenneth Branagh has gotten a taste for the character. After the success of his 2017 adaptation of "Murder on the Orient Express," which he directed, produced and starred in, Branagh will be reprising his role as the fussy Belgian detective Hercule Poirot next year.
The next Agatha Christie novel he'll adapt is "Death on the Nile," slated for release in late 2019.
New Releases for the week of Aug. 12 - 18
Avengers: Infinity War
The Avengers face their most dangerous foe yet in Thanos (Brolin), whose lust for the all-powerful Infinity Stones puts him on a direct collision course with Earth's mightiest heroes. While Thor (Hemsworth) teams up with Star-Lord (Pratt) and the Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man (Downey Jr.), Spider-Man (Holland) and Doctor Strange (Cumberbatch) fight to keep the Time Stone from Thanos' grasp. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers take Vision (Bettany) to Wakanda, where they hope to remove the Infinity Stone contained in his forehead, but even that nation's legendary defenses are threatened by the strength of Thanos' minions.
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Paul Bettany, Josh Brolin, Chadwick Boseman, Zoe Saldana. 2018. 149 min. Action.
Bad Samaritan
Derek (Olivero) and Sean (Sheehan) have a good setup: while working as valets at a fancy restaurant, they take their clients' cars and use their keys to rob their homes. Unfortunately for them, they find more than electronics and jewelry when they break into the house of Cale Erendreich (Tennant), where they find a young woman being held captive. When the police are unable to find any evidence that the girl was ever in Erendreich's house, the pair of burglars find that they've made a very dangerous enemy who's more than willing to kill to keep his secrets safe.
Director: Dean Devlin. Stars: David Tennant, Kerry Condon, Robert Sheehan, Carlito Olivero, Jacqueline Byers, Lisa Brenner. 2018. 110 min. Horror.
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
Enn (Sharp) and his friends are in for the adventure of a lifetime when they come across a group of teenagers from another planet who are visiting Earth as a rite of passage. Enn quickly falls head over heels for Zan (Fanning), an alien of exotic beauty, and the two of them set out for an adventure through London and end up setting off a confrontation between the aliens and young human punks.
Director: John Cameron Mitchell. Stars: Ruth Wilson, Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman. 2017. 102 min. Comedy.
Alone, on History Channel
The remaining participants hit a new low as food sources begin to disappear in a new episode of this docu-series. While one survivalist attempts to climb to wolf territory to find food, another faces a major health issue.
Q: I finally got around to watching the spinoff "The Golden Palace," and I can't place where I know Roland from. Where would I have seen him?
The tough part of this answer is knowing where to begin. Don Cheadle has been one of the most sought-after actors of the past 15 years, so you might know him from all sorts of places.
After all the accolades that followed his performance in the big-screen 2004 drama "Hotel Rwanda," people have become surprised to know that Cheadle got his start on TV.
Wahlburgers, on A&E
Mark and Donnie Wahlberg team up with their brother, chef Paul Wahlberg, to work on an express model version of their popular burger franchise in the new season of this reality TV show. They also work with large retail brands as they set out to infiltrate untapped markets.
Bachelor in Paradise, on ABC
Fan favorites return to "The Bachelor" franchise as they look for love on the sandy beaches of Mexico in the season premiere of this hit reality TV show. This season's participants include John Graham, Tia Booth, Eric Bigger and Nysha Norris.
