Living out live: NBC's fourth live musical has found its star
Jennifer Hudson stars in "Hairspray Live!"
Living out live: It's now an annual tradition: this December, NBC is set to broadcast a live production of a classic musical. By any metric, 2015's "The Wiz Live" was a huge success for the peacock network, and casting is well underway for this year's "Hairspray Live," set to broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Fire up the grill: 'Chopped' tournament heads to California
Ted Allen hosts "Chopped Grill Masters Napa"
If ever there was an argument about what makes the perfect cooking competition, "Chopped" would have a really strong case.
After 28 regular seasons, the Food Network favorite is showing no signs of slowing down, and its regular special series drive that episode number even higher. At this point, it's official: audiences can't get enough of "Chopped."
Living out live: NBC's fourth live musical has found its star
Jennifer Hudson stars in "Hairspray Live!"
Living out live: It's now an annual tradition: this December, NBC is set to broadcast a live production of a classic musical. By any metric, 2015's "The Wiz Live" was a huge success for the peacock network, and casting is well underway for this year's "Hairspray Live," set to broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Recaps for the week of June 27 - July 1
John McCook as seen in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ridge searches his soul after he overhears a personal conversation between Thomas and Caroline. Brooke makes a promise to herself regarding Bill and Katie, while Steffy receives a crash course in marketing herself on social media for Spencer Publications. Ridge and Brooke console one another regarding the state of their current love lives. Bill and Ridge have a difference of opinion about Brooke. Steffy makes it clear to an emotional Quinn that she is not welcome in her home. After sharing fond memories of the past with Ridge, Brooke finds it difficult to walk her talk when it comes to Bill. Katie confides in Liam her concerns and insecurities regarding Bill.
Days of Our Lives
Kate develops a twisted friendship with Andre. Theresa admits to Brady that she's still insecure about Summer. Later, Brady and Theresa announce that they're getting married in August. Chloe is floored when she learns that Kate is setting Nicole up to take the blame for killing Deimos. Aiden pulls out all the stops trying to remind Hope of the love they once shared during their visit to Green Mountain Lodge. Meanwhile, Blanca urges Rafe to let go of Hope. Summer admits to the accusation when Brady calls her out on her lies. Nicole is overwhelmed to find Deimos alive when she arrives at Chloe's. Deimos agrees to clear Nicole's name, but he has a condition. Later, Nicole becomes upset when Deimos insists he wants to get revenge on Kate before revealing to the world that he's alive. Chad sends his men out to search for Abigial and is shocked when he finds a note from her in the living room. Blanca celebrates with Dario when she finds out she got a job as a nurse. Philip has a surprise encounter with Chloe. Aiden and Hope share a warm moment at the cabin.
General Hospital
Ava is left left feeling horrified by her actions, while Julian gets a reminder about what he has to do. Finn gives an unfortunate diagnosis. After Sonny drops a bombshell on him, Julian makes a surprising demand. Jason is knocked out. Kristina struggles with conflicting feelings for Aaron. Sonny is worried about Morgan's reliance on Kiki. Maxie grows concerned that bad luck is following her. Kiki is forced to intervene when things get heated between Morgan and Dillon. Hayden promises to help Finn. Nina and Franco have a huge confrontation about their failed relationship. Liz experiences a strange encounter with Dr. Mayes. Alexis reaches out to Julian, and a shocking offer is made to Franco.
The Young and the Restless
Travis tries to shift the blame onto Luca as he attempts to convince Victoria that he had nothing to do with the oil spill. Victoria explains that she wants to believe Travis, but she must protect herself. Nick tells Summer that Luca and Travis have different stories about their fight and he suggests that Summer spy on Luca. When Nick visits Victor in prison, his father assures him he's not working with either Travis or Luca. Sharon is bewildered when a vision of Sage scolds her for making Nick suffer. Faith tells Nick that Mariah and Sharon were arguing about Sharon not taking her meds, but Mariah lies to Nick and tells him Sharon is taking them. Billy shoves Travis against the bar during a heated conversation. When Victoria arrives and breaks up the fight, she tells Travis that she's falling in love with him. Ashley suggests to Phyllis that she take Jack to the Abbott cabin for a romantic getaway for his birthday.
Angel From Hell, on CBS
Catch back-to-back new episodes of this comedy series starring Jane Lynch. First, Amy (Lynch) loses her angel powers when she cheats at a game, so she must perform 10 good deeds to get them back. Later, Amy is on guardian angel double duty.
Killjoys, on Syfy
The bounty hunters uncover Khlyen's (Rob Stewart) secret agenda in this season premiere. Dutch (Hannah John-Kamen), Johnny (Aaron Ashmore) and D’avin (Luke Macfarlane) soon realize that the biggest threat comes from within the RAC.
Q: I just saw the movie "Ex Machina," which starred an actor named Domhnall Gleeson. He looks a lot like the actor Brendan Gleeson. Are they related?
They are father and son (well, son and father, in the order you present them).
The Irish actors have actually been able to work together a number of times, starting with Domhnall's very first film, the 2004 short "Six Shooter" (he played a bit role, while his dad was the star). The biggest film they teamed up for was one of the Harry Potter films, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" -- Brendan played Prof. Alastor Moody, while Domhnall played Bill Weasley, Ron's older brother.
BattleBots, on ABC
Remote-controlled robots face off in the BattleBox in the hopes of moving on in the competition in this new episode. Samantha Ponder hosts and Chris Rose provides the play-by-play for this unique series, which also takes a look at how skilled teams build the remarkable homemade robots.
Journey's end: The final season of AMC's 'Hell on Wheels' is packed with drama
Anson Mount and MacKenzie Porter as seen in "Hell on Wheels"
Q: What is the real story behind "Castle's" cancelation? I saw a story that Stana Katic was leaving and the focus would be on Richard Castle. Then, all of a sudden, the whole thing was canceled.
When ABC "took an axe" to its schedule last month (in AVClub.com reporter Sam Barsanti's words), it triggered a lot of shock among viewers. But "Castle" fans were at least a little bit prepared for the news, since it had already been announced that one of the show's two leads was leaving.
There are two different explanations going around for why Stana Katic left the show: one exciting and one boring. But they both seem to be more or less separate from the reason for the show's cancelation.