Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge, on NBC
Sideline reporter Nick Swisher brings viewers all of the action as teams tackle a grueling obstacle course in the hopes of winning $250,000 in this new episode. The course includes everything from muddy crawls to slip walls.
Q: I notice that the actors, particularly the women, in Shonda Rhimes's shows sound alike, whether in "Grey's Anatomy" or "Scandal." Does she ask them to use this particular style of acting?
As the creator and showrunner of all the shows under her ShondaLand production company, Shonda Rhimes is famously controlling. She has strong opinions about everything from acting to wardrobe. Rhimes freely admits this and says it came naturally, even in the early days of her first show, "Grey's Anatomy."
Late Laughs for the week of July 9 - 15, 207
Late Night With Seth Meyers
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced today that he is taking a leave of absence from the company. But he'll be back in three minutes -- no, wait, now it says five …
First lady Melania Trump and son Barron officially moved into the White House yesterday. Unfortunately, during the move, someone left the gate open and Sean Spicer ran away.
Candy Crush, on CBS
Contestants compete on enormous, interactive game boards featuring next-generation technology in this premiere. The live-action game show is based on the hit mobile game franchise in which players match colorful candies in combinations of three or more.
Baking aisle expansion: Guy Fieri's supermarket gets a sweet makeover
Duff Goldman as seen in "Dessert Games"
Love him or hate him, it can't be denied that Guy Fieri loves to share. Why, he's even handed off the keys to his beloved Flavortown Market to someone else. The "Guy's Grocery Games" host has set Duff Goldman loose in the supermarket where his cooking competition is filmed, and has even given the pastry chef permission to remodel.
Collision course: Motley crew faces possible Armageddon in 'Salvation'
Charlie Rowe, Santiago Cabrera, Jennifer Finnigan and Ian Anthony Dale as seen in "Salvation"
As you're sipping your lemonade, soaking up the rays and generally enjoying the halcyon days of summer, surely one of the furthest thoughts from your mind is that the world could end at any moment.
'Supergirl,' meet supervillain: A new foe is on deck for the CW series
Melissa Benoist stars in "Supergirl"
'Supergirl,' meet supervillain: The stakes just keep getting higher for Kara Zor-El, and that's saying something for a young woman who has survived the destruction of her home planet and adapted to life on Earth.
Recaps for the week of July 3 - 7
Olivia Rose Keegan stars in "Days of Our Lives"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Thomas and Sally find a way to make waves at the Forrester Creations swimwear photo shoot. Quinn and Ridge consider coming clean to Eric about their affair. Thomas announces to the media that he is challenging Forrester to a fashion challenge in Monte Carlo, which Steffy accepts on behalf of the company. Coco worries her job may be in trouble due to her sister's latest antics. Ridge reminds Quinn of the consequences of telling Eric the truth. Bill takes a day off work to spend time with Brooke. Bill keeps asking Brooke why she broke off her engagement to Ridge. RJ surprises Coco with a date night, but their night takes a turn for the worse when a text message comes in. Ridge is stunned when Eric says something he never thought would come out of his father's mouth. Katie has some words of advice for Quinn about what to do about Eric, Ridge and Sheila.
Days of Our Lives
JJ gets charged with murder. Sonny has a memory that stuns him. Jennifer asks Chad to stop Abigail from marrying Dario. Meanwhile, Dario asks Abigail to get married right away. Soon, Chad and Gabi become witnesses to Dario and Abigail's last-minute wedding. Nicole is caught in a lie. Joey confesses something to Tripp about Ava. At the same time, Tripp keeps making trouble for Kayla and she finds herself in trouble at work. Rafe plans a surprise for Hope. Claire wants to get back together with Theo. Maggie offers Theo advice about his future. Rafe is thrown for a loop by Hope's response to his big question. Marlena hypnotizes Lani so she can retrieve her memories from the night Deimos was murdered. Consumed with guilt, Sonny makes a confession to Paul, and he is soon faced with a difficult decision. Lucas confronts Kate regarding her marriage to Andre.
General Hospital
Sam's health is an issue. Sonny tells Jason what his plans are. Curtis reconciles with Jordan. Valentin calls Nina. Andre seeks out Anna for comfort. A health crisis prompts Jordan to make a sacrifice. Sam misleads Jason. Olivia completely misreads a situation. Carly has a warning for Joss. Monica ends up saving the day. Nina believes there may be more to the story than initially thought.
The Young and the Restless
Victor asks Tessa where Nikki is, but Tessa insists she's not holding back any details about Nikki's disappearance. Tessa accepts when Victor requests that she perform before Nikki at the benefit as the opening act. Jack and Ashley have questions for Dina about her deal with Graham. In reception, Gloria flirts with Graham. Dina tells Jack and Ashley that they need to accept that fact that Graham is in her life. Neil and Devon get ready to attend the Fourth of July party, which they are sponsoring. Neil cautions Devon not to put too much faith in Hilary. At the party, Jordan apologizes to Hilary for their argument. Hilary is still concerned about Jordan's need to protect her, but they decide to put their issues aside and enjoy the party. Noah tells Tessa that he wants to take things slowly, as he's still getting over his breakup with Marisa. Scott arrives with Sharon, and he teases Abby for not having a date. Noah tells Devon that he and Nick are looking into the idea of opening a chain of bars like The Underground. Michael tells Esther that Kevin did not board his flight to Tahiti. At the same time, Kevin tells Dr. Harris that he and Chloe should return to Genoa City.
Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown, on ABC
World-renowned wildlife expert Jack Hanna counts down the top 10 fascinating animal facts in this docu-series. Hanna shines a spotlight on a variety of creatures, from armored beasts to deceptively dangerous critters and adorable baby animals.
New Releases for the week of July 9-15
The Fate of the Furious
While enjoying his honeymoon, street racer Dominic "Dom" Toretto (Diesel) is approached by a mysterious woman named Cipher (Theron), who convinces him to work for her cyberterrorist organization. While he and his team of street racers are performing a heist for the government, Dom betrays his longtime friends and makes off with the device that they'd been hired to steal, taking it to Cipher instead. With Dom now working for the enemy, his loyalty to his crew is thrown into doubt, and the strength of their friendship is tested like never before.
Director: F. Gary Gray. Stars: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris. 2017. 136 min. Action.
The Lost City of Z
While surveying the Amazon rainforest, British officer and explorer Percey Fawcett (Hunnam) is told of a magnificent city deep in the jungle that's filled with gold and people. Although dismissive of the story at first, when he finds shards of broken pottery and carved figurines he becomes convinced that the legendary lost city is real. Back in England, he secures funding for a series of expeditions to search for the "Lost City of Z," but the rigors and dangers of the rainforest take their toll on the inexperienced members of his party. Based on true events.
Director: James Gray. Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Edward Ashley, Ian McDiarmid. 2016. 141 min. Adventure.
Smurfs: The Lost Village
When Smurfette (Lovato), the only girl Smurf in Smurf Village, ventures into the Forbidden Forest in pursuit of a strange Smurf-like creature that she saw watching her, she finds only a hat that's been dropped before she is captured by the villainous wizard Gargamel (Wilson). Although she manages to escape, both she and Gargamel are able to learn the location of a hidden Smurf village, which both the wizard and Smurfette set out to find before the other one does.
