Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, on Fox
Adult contestants have one more chance to prove they can answer questions from a grade school curriculum in this season finale. Jeff Foxworthy hosts the series, which also features a panel of school-age cast members who are on hand to assist the contestants.
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, on Comedy Central
Celebrated South African comedian Trevor Noah takes the helm as the new host of television’s most popular news satire program. Ronny Chieng, Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. also join the team as new correspondents.
Q: Will the made-for-TV version of the "The Transporter" be back? I really enjoyed it.
No announcement has been made yet on the future of "Transporter: The Series," and speculation is even harder on this one than most.
It's complicated because, like the characters in the action-packed series itself, the show is embroiled in a mesh of international interests.
CBS Fall Preview Show, on CBS
Jane Lynch brings viewers the scoop on the network’s five new fall series in this premiere special. In addition to behind-the-scenes moments, the special will include cast interviews with stars from each of the new shows.
The end of times: Syfy's 'Continuum' launches its final season
Rachel Nichols stars in “Continuum”
The end of times: After a lot of traveling through both space and time, a beloved and critically acclaimed science fiction thriller is nearing its end.
"Continuum," the riveting adventure about a cop from the future fighting to stop a group of time-traveling rebels, premieres its fourth and final season Friday, Sept. 11, on Syfy.
New Releases for the week of Sept. 6 - 12
The Age of Adaline
Adaline (Lively) is a young mother living in the early years of the 20th century. When a freak snowstorm sends her car spiraling out of control and sends her plunging into a bitterly cold body of water, it's clear that her life is at an end. Something unexplained happens, though, and she survives the accident, but it soon becomes apparent that whatever happened to her that night has stopped her from aging. Eight decades later, Adaline is still a 29-year-old woman who's spent her life on the run. Now, though, she's drawn the romantic attentions of a handsome philanthropist (Huisman). Though attracted to him, she's tempted to run again until she discovers that their pasts are inexorably linked.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger. Stars: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn. 2015. 112 min. Romance.
American Heist
James (Christensen) and his brother Frankie (Brody) have lived a life of crime together, but after they're finally caught, Frankie takes the rap and does the time. In the years since, James has turned his life around and has a beautiful girlfriend and a steady job. When Frankie is finally released from prison, though, James feels obligated to help out his brother after he took the blame for the both of them years prior. Together, the two plan one last ultimate heist that, if they can pull it off, will secure both of their futures.
Director: Sarik Andreasyan. Stars: Hayden Christensen, Adrien Brody, Jordana Brewster, Akon. 2014. 94 min. Action.
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Dive into the history of the beloved Friday the 13th slasher film franchise with this documentary based on an acclaimed book. Featuring interviews with more than 150 people who have been involved with the franchise, and with hundreds of outtakes, deleted scenes and photographs, this is the definitive look back at a series that has terrified millions around the globe.
Director: Daniel Farrands. Stars: Melyssa Ade, Loyd Albin, Judie Aronson. 2013. 400 min. Documentary.
Guy's Grocery Games, on Food Network US
Ron Ben-Israel, Penny Davidi, Pat Neely and Justin Warner are challenged to make their favorite lunch using an unusual red light special in this new episode. Later, they’ll have to rummage through the Clearance Carts to make a noodle dish.
Late Laughs for the week of September 6 - 12, 2015
Conan: Conan O'Brien
Donald Trump has come out in favor of shutting down Planned Parenthood. However, experts say if he really wants Planned Parenthood to go under, he should turn it into a Trump property.
New research shows that William Shakespeare may have been a marijuana user. I'm sorry, I find that absurd -- Shakespeare wrote 37 plays, he was obviously a cocaine user.
East meets west: 'The Mind of a Chef' travels from coast to coast
Chef Gabrielle Hamilton as seen in “The Mind of a Chef”
Ever looked at a genius, at a prodigy, and just wanted to crack open his or her skull and dig around in there (figuratively, of course)?
Just what was it that gave Einstein his insights into the reality of our universe? Who wouldn't want to root around in Edison's mind and pull out a few brilliant ideas?
Hawaii Five-0, on CBS
Steve (Alex O'Loughlin), Danno (Scott Caan) and the rest of the Five-0 team work to track down the missing body of a victim who was killed at an Elvis impersonator convention in this rebroadcast. Elsewhere, Chin (Daniel Dae Kim) is asked for help.
