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Q: I know the main agent in "Get Smart" is Maxwell Smart, but do they ever say the name of Agent 99?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

This was a matter of confusion for decades, until Agent 99 herself came out of retirement to clear it up in 2016.

Born This Way, on A&E

After announcing their wedding date, Cristina and Angel get to work planning their special day in this season premiere. Meanwhile, Rachel asks Megan to be her roommate so they can live on their own, and John prepares to get his driver's license.

The cast of "Born This Way"
The cast of "Born This Way"

Called out: Alex Ferrer showcases the bravest in 'Whistleblower'

Author: 
Francis Babin / TV Media
Alex Ferrer hosts "Whistleblower"

Alex Ferrer hosts "Whistleblower"

It can be a difficult thing to be the one to speak out in a situation that requires it -- calling someone out on ignoble practices or behavior can put one's own reputation or career at risk, and many prefer to just keep mum.

Castaways, on ABC

Participants struggle to survive in an isolated area of Indonesia in a new episode of this reality TV series. The castaways include teacher Robbie Gibbons, retired U.S. Army Green Beret Tim Burke and aspiring musician Kenzi Whittington.

Robbie Gibbons in "Castaways"
Robbie Gibbons in "Castaways"

Q: I always get "Heartbreak Ridge" and "Hamburger Hill" mixed up. Which is the Eastwood movie?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Perhaps the reason you get them mixed up is because they are in fact both James Carabatsos movies.

"Hamburger Hill" (1987) was a gritty, realistic war drama depicting a famously bloody battle in the Vietnam War. "Heartbreak Ridge" (1986) -- directed by, produced by and starring Clint Eastwood -- was about a grizzled old Marine tasked with shaping up an undisciplined unit ahead of the U.S. invasion of Grenada.

So You Think You Can Dance, on Fox

One dancer's journey in the competition is at an end following the top 10 competing for America's votes in this new episode. The top nine now need to deliver their very best performances for judges Mary Murphy, Nigel Lythgoe and Vanessa Hudgens.

"So You Think You Can Dance" judge Mary Murphy
"So You Think You Can Dance" judge Mary Murphy

Wibbly wobbly, timey wimey: New season of 'Doctor Who' coming faster than a speeding TARDIS

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Jodie Whittaker stars in "Doctor Who"

Jodie Whittaker stars in "Doctor Who"

'Worst' rematch: Robert Irvine returns to 'Worst Cooks in America'

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Chefs Robert Irvine and Anne Burrell in "Worst Cooks in America"

Chefs Robert Irvine and Anne Burrell in "Worst Cooks in America"

After seven years, it's well past time for a rematch. "Worst Cooks in America" is back with a new group of culinary dunces eager to improve their skills, and one of their two mentors is itching for a win.

Late Laughs for the week of August 12 - 18, 2018

Conan

This is our fourth year at Comic-Con. That's right, I've been coming to Comic-Con for four years. Or, to put that in terms everyone at Comic-Con understands, "17 Spider-Man movies."

 

You know what I like about San Diego? With all that's going on in America, it's comforting to know it would only take 15 minutes to drive to another country.

 

Ballers, on HBO

Financial manager Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne Johnson) and Joe Krutel (Rob Corddry) head to Los Angeles as they attempt to expand their roster into the world of action sports in this season premiere. John David Washington and Omar Benson Miller also star.

Dwayne Johnson in "Ballers"
Dwayne Johnson in "Ballers"
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