Ray Donovan, on Showtime
In a flashback to Ray (Liev Schreiber) and Abby's (Paula Malcomson) 21st wedding anniversary, they head to Las Vegas to see Damon (Dominique Columbus) fight in this new episode. Also, movie star Natalie James (Lili Simmons) hires Ray to protect her.
New Releases for the week of August 13-19
Alien: Covenant
In the future, the colonization spaceship Covenant picks up a strange radio transmission from a previously unknown planet. When some of the Covenant's crew members descend to the planet's surface to investigate, they find a crashed alien spacecraft, along with David (Fassbender), an android from the earlier Prometheus mission, who crashed there many years prior. When some members of the crew begin coming down with an unknown illness, they are put in quarantine, but that won't be enough to stop the alien menace that is unleashed upon the unsuspecting colonists.
Director: Ridley Scott. Stars: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Carmen Ejogo, Demián Bichir. 2017. 122 min. Sci-fi.
Everything, Everything
When a new family moves into the house next door, 18-year-old Maddy (Stenberg) catches the eye of the family's handsome son, Olly (Robinson), and it doesn't take long before he shows up on Maddy's doorstep offering a neighborly greeting. Maddy's mother, Pauline (Rose), turns Olly away due to Maddy's severe immunodeficiency disease, an illness that's kept her indoors her entire life and allowed her only minimal contact with people outside of her immediate family. The two young lovers, however, won't let the disease get in the way of their romance, no matter the consequences to Maddy's health or life.
Director: Stella Meghie. Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Ana de la Reguera, Taylor Hickson. 2017. 96 min. Drama.
How to Be a Latin Lover
Twenty-five years after he married a rich woman more than twice his age, Maximo (Derbez) is thrown out of her opulent mansion when she takes a new, younger lover. Although he was once a womanizer who made a career out of seducing rich older women, in his many years of marriage Maximo let himself get out of shape and out of practice and finds it a struggle to return to his old lifestyle. Luckily, his nephew's (Alejandro) crush has a wealthy grandmother (Welch), upon whom Maximo sets his sights as he tries to get back to his old tricks.
Director: Ken Marino. Stars: Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raphael Alejandro, Raquel Welch, Michael Cera, Rob Riggle, Rob Huebel. 2017. 115 min. Comedy.
Late Laughs for the week of August 13 - 19, 2017
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
Last week, Trump's son Don Jr. tweeted screenshots of emails from the Russian lawyer who offered sensitive info to his dad's campaign. When he heard that his son tweeted about an ongoing investigation, Trump was like, "The student has become the master!"
Wild Wayans: New NBC comedy inspired by Marlon Wayans's real life
Essence Atkins, Amir O'Neil, Marlon Wayans and Notlim Taylor in "Marlon"
Digital television: 'Halt and Catch Fire's' final season boots up
Kerry Bishé, Scoot McNairy, Lee Pace, Mackenzie Davis and Mark O'Brien in "Halt and Catch Fire"
Recaps for the week of August 7 - 11
Melody Thomas Scott as seen in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Wyatt and Katie talk about the pros and cons of entering into a romantic relationship with one another. When Sheila hears the news about Eric and Quinn, she vows to be the next Forrester matriarch. Carter lets slip the secret that Eric has been keeping about Quinn. Liam learns some interesting information about his own family from Sally. Justin, Bill's closest confidante, thinks that Bill's latest scheme has gone way too far. Wyatt and Katie reach an agreement about what to do about their mutual attraction to each other. Bill makes a threat to Liam if he gets in the way of his plan to reunite Thomas with Caroline. Steffy gloats to Sally about the current predicament Spectra Fashions is in. Liam and Steffy disagree about Bill's lie and what should be done about it. Eric advises Sheila about her future plans to reside in Los Angeles.
Days of Our Lives
Joey places himself in danger in order to save Kayla. Victor finally comes clean when Brady interrogates him. Gabi makes a tough decision regarding Chad. Sonny is shocked by Paul's news. Anjelica lures Adrienne into a trap. Brady is consumed with jealousy and it threatens to push him over the edge. Nicole makes a risky move in order to be close to Holly. Steve and Kayla disagree about the situation regarding Tripp and Joey. Brady gets the wrong idea about Nicole and Eric. Justin confesses something to Sonny. Hattie breaks Bonnie out of prison. Chad and Abigail's reunion takes a stunning turn. Tripp decides to secretly skip town. Anjelica and Bonnie meet for the first time. Lani is placed in a difficult position at work. Bonnie breaks Lucas's heart. Marlena wakes up to find she is trapped. Brady makes a surprising discovery when he breaks into Eric's room. Chad and Sonny compare notes about the night Deimos was murdered.
General Hospital
Jason has some questions for Griffin. Kiki manages to step up and soon makes an impression. Hayden turns to a kindred spirit for advice. Monica gives Finn her blessing. Carly swallows her pride. Olivia runs afoul. Felicia feels like a teenager again. Valerie is happy for Dillon. Finn feels that he was deceived. Scott struggles with some doubts. Ava is a total mess. Finn has suspicions that he isn't getting the whole story. Scotty tries his luck. Dante searches for a resolution.
The Young and the Restless
Jack and Nikki are unaware that someone is outside taking photos as they enjoy their time together at the Abbott Cabin. Scott brings Victor up to speed on his progress with Hashtag. Juliet shows Cane an image from her ultrasound. Later, Cane tries to repair his relationship with Charlie. Charlie winds up telling Cane that Lily is better off without him. Jack fills Phyllis in on his plan to get inside information about Brash & Sassy. Phyllis tells Jack she doesn't want to sabotage Brash & Sassy, but just get Victoria off the market so she doesn't rely on Billy. Ashley asks Neil if he would consider hiring Dina during a tour of his new office space. Neil replies that he thinks it would be a big mistake for his company. Jordan tells Hilary he doesn't think it was fair of her to steal the commercial from Lily. Hilary tells Jordan that Lily isn't the only one in need of his support. When Hilary asks Jordan to come to New York with her, Jordan realizes she is just trying to keep him away from Lily.
Halt and Catch Fire, on AMC
Joe (Lee Pace), Cameron (Mackenzie Davis), Gordon (Scoot McNairy), and Donna (Kerry Bishé) enter the early days of the Internet and web browsers as the fourth season kicks off. They ponder their futures, both professionally and personally.
TURN: Washington's Spies, on AMC
When the American War of Independence comes to an end, the survivors struggle to build their country in the season finale of this historical drama. At the same time, accounts are settled between shadows and spies.
Q: Why don't they show any reruns of "House"?
They do, you just have to know where to look.
"House" is still being rerun, but on the somewhat high-numbered cable channels Universal HD, Oxygen and WE (Women's Entertainment).
It used to be easier to find. When the medical drama was finally dropped by Fox after eight hit seasons, it lived on in syndication on the popular basic cable USA Network.
Blue Bloods, on CBS
When a prominent community activist faces deportation, Erin (Bridget Moynahan) and Anthony (Steven R. Schirripa) attempt to keep her in the U.S. in this rebroadcast. Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) considers sending NYPD cops to help with a raid.
