The Hero, on TNT
Dwayne Johnson encourages contestants to push themselves to their limits as they compete for the chance to win up to $1 million. Johnson will guide the participants through challenges designed to test their intelligence, strength and morality.
The American Baking Competition, on CBS
After last week's delicious premiere, the remaining contestants turn up the heat in the kitchen. Comedian Jeff Foxworthy hosts as the judges determine the best and worst creations after each challenge.
Q: The actress who plays Jessica Brody on "Homeland" looks really familiar to me. What else has she done?
The answer to the question of why you recognize actress Morena Baccarin depends, most likely, on what kind of nerd you are.
If you're the I-enjoy-a-bit-of-science-fiction-with-my-dinner kind of nerd, then you probably recognize her from her lead role in ABC's recent "V" remake. She played an alien ambassador of sorts whose secretly evil intentions unraveled over the course of the show's two seasons, from 2009 to 2011.
Extreme Weight Loss, on ABC
A woman seeks Chris Powell's help in losing weight she's gained over the years. Billed as a "transformation specialist," Powell does more than just supervise exercise and nutrition, he also changes perspectives.
Revolution, on NBC
Miles' leadership abilities are put to the test as the Rebels push to infiltrate The Tower. As Miles struggles with his feelings for both Nora and Rachel, Aaron proves to be useful.
Q: I was watching "The Following" the other day and saw Kevin Williamson's name pop up. Is that the same man who made "Dawson's Creek"? The shows are polar opposites.
It was, indeed, the same Kevin Williamson who wrote those two very different series, but perhaps it would make more sense if you knew about the connector piece: the "Scream" movies.
Williamson only got to write the popular teen drama "Dawson's Creek" and, years later, the serial-killer drama "The Following," after making a name for himself with the hugely popular teen/serial-killer film "Scream" (1996).
Full of grace: USA's "Graceland" gets gritty
Aaron Tveit and Daniel Sunjata star in "Graceland"
Full of grace: Talk about a full house.
With the likes of "Burn Notice," "White Collar" and "Royal Pains" rightly earning the USA Network a reputation for high-quality scripted television, its latest offering is already attracting some buzz.
New Releases for the week of June 01 - 08
A Good Day to Die Hard
NYPD cop John McClane is back in action after learning that his estranged son, Jack, has been arrested for murder in Moscow. John heads to Russia to help out his errant son, arriving just in time to witness Jack escape custody. When he learns that Jack is, in fact, a CIA operative tasked with preventing a nuclear weapons heist, father and son team up to take on the Russian underworld and thwart the heist.
Director: John Moore. Stars: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch. 2013. 98 min. Action.
Identity Thief
After learning that his identity has been stolen by a woman living a lavish lifestyle in Florida, meek businessman Sandy Patterson decides to track down the thief and bring her to justice. Sandy sets out on a cross-country journey determined to confront the woman who has been tarnishing his good name, but she proves difficult to catch.
Director: Seth Gordon. Stars: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau. 2013. 111 min. Comedy.
Warm Bodies
Set in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, a young woman and zombie form an unlikely bond. R is no ordinary zombie -- his lifeless corpse craves human flesh and snacks on brains. However, his ability to relive memories stored in the brains he eats draws him to Julie -- a survivor of the outbreak.
Director: Jonathan Levine. Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Analeigh Tipton, John Malkovich. 2013. 98 min. Comedy.
Escape from Planet Earth
Revered astronaut Scorch Supernova of Planet Baab responds to an SOS call on Earth, where he is trapped and held by Gen. Shanker Saunderson of the United States Army. It's up to Scorch's cautious brother, Gary, to rescue Scorch from the general's grasp and save his planet from certain doom.
Director: Cal Brunker. Stars: Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, Jessica Alba, Ricky Gervais, Sofia Vergara, Sarah Jessica Parker. 2013. 89 min. Animation.
Mental
When his wife, Shirley, is shipped off to a mental institution, local politician and absent father Barry Moochmoore hires hotheaded but well-intentioned hitchhiker Shaz to nanny his five daughters. While her unorthodox methods terrify the girls at first, Shaz's eccentric views on life help the girls to cope in the absence of their mother.
Director: P.J. Hogan. Stars: Liev Schreiber, Toni Collette, Anthony LaPaglia. 2012. 116 min. Comedy.
Late Laughs for the week of June 02 - June 08, 2013
The Late Show: David Letterman
Cicadas are back, and there are going to be trillions of them. Cicadas mate once every 17 years. They're like Martha Stewart.
The stock market is at an all-time high. People at home are saying, “Well, that would be great if I had a job.”
Conan: Conan O'Brien
Roblé rules: Brooklyn's classiest caterer returns to Bravo
Roblé Ali as seen in "Chef Roblé & Co."