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Untold Stories of the ER, on TLC

The staff tackles an unusual case when they treat a man with a sword through his head in this rebroadcast. Also, a germophobic patient is too afraid to allow doctors to treat him, and two patients with the same life-threatening symptoms arrive separately.

Dr. Michael Guirguis from "Untold Stories of the ER"
Dr. Michael Guirguis from "Untold Stories of the ER"

Star Trek, on AMC

In this reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise, a young Kirk (Chris Pine) is recruited to Star Fleet, where he and his crew battle Nero (Eric Bana) - a Romulan out for revenge. The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg and Zachary Quinto

Q: I just saw the movie "Definitely, Maybe," and it's awfully similar to "How I Met Your Mother." Was the show based on the movie?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Definitely not.

There is indeed a long history of TV shows based on movies, but in this case, much like the various romances in the film, the timing just doesn't work out. "Definitely, Maybe" was released in 2008, three years after "How I Met Your Mother" debuted on CBS.

To protect or serve: Sheriff faces difficult choice in 'American Rust'

Author: 
Kyla Brewer / TV Media
Maura Tierney stars in "American Rust"

Maura Tierney stars in "American Rust"

As the television universe expands with access to seemingly endless streaming series, one-off specials and feature films, a few programs stand out as ones to watch, with brilliant casts and riveting source material. One such series examines the decline of small-town America against the backdrop of a murder investigation.

Open Range, on AMC

Robert Duvall and Annette Bening join Kevin Costner in this western film. A former gunslinger (Costner) is forced to draw his pistols once again when he and other members of a cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.

Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner in "Open Range"
Robert Duvall in "Open Range"

Q: Has anyone ever been kicked off "Big Brother" for breaking the rules?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

The details depend on which version you're referring to, but regardless, the answer is yes.

Four contestants have been ejected from the U.S. edition of "Big Brother" over the years, and two more from "Big Brother Canada" met the same fate. ("Ejected" is, of course, different from being "evicted," which happens to just about every contestant at some point or another.)

Press Your Luck, on ABC

Three contestants answer questions to earn spins on the big wheel in this retro game show revival series hosted by Elizabeth Banks. Using their won spins is a risk for the players, as each one could mean earning more money or losing everything.

Elizabeth Banks hosts "Press Your Luck"
Elizabeth Banks hosts "Press Your Luck"

When Hell freezes over: 'Lucifer' wraps after multiple false cancelations

Author: 
Rachel Jones / TV Media
Lauren German and Tom Ellis as seen in Season 6 of "Lucifer"

Lauren German and Tom Ellis as seen in Season 6 of "Lucifer"

As the TV Devil himself might like to know, "What is your deepest desire?" If the answer is more "Lucifer" on Netflix, then consider your wish is granted ... though probably not the way you imagined.

When Hell freezes over: 'Lucifer' wraps after multiple false cancelations

Author: 
Rachel Jones / TV Media
Lauren German and Tom Ellis as seen in Season 6 of "Lucifer"

Lauren German and Tom Ellis as seen in Season 6 of "Lucifer"

As the TV Devil himself might like to know, "What is your deepest desire?" If the answer is more "Lucifer" on Netflix, then consider your wish is granted ... though probably not the way you imagined.

Fantasy Island, on Fox

Eager to live out their wildest dreams, guests arrive at a luxury island resort run by the enigmatic Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez) in this series reboot. Asking "what if?" across each scenario, the answer isn't always what the guests had in mind.

Roselyn Sanchez in "Fantasy Island"
Roselyn Sanchez in "Fantasy Island"
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