Isn't that sweet: Couples face off in the latest season of 'Sugar Showdown'
Josh Elkin hosts "Sugar Showdown"
Quick, it's time for a pop quiz: what sweet baking ingredient do you get if you combine carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in just the right way? If you answered "sugar," congratulations! You have a sweet mind and at least some knowledge of organic chemistry. If not ... well, who said that TV can't be educational?
Recaps for the week of September 12 - 16
Roger Howarth as seen in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Steffy's reaction to the recent development in the Forrester family causes Quinn to grow increasingly concerned. Meanwhile, Rick turns to an influential friend to help him make one of Maya's lifelong dreams come true. Bill gloats to Ridge about having the upper hand in saving Forrester Creations. Eager to start his life with her as soon as possible, Bill surprises Brooke with a wedding planner. Steffy tries to appeal to Eric's emotions regarding his relationship with Quinn and what it's doing to his family. Concerned about Eric's state of mind, his family stages an intervention. When RJ returns, he has a negative reaction to the news of his mother's impending wedding. Soon, RJ takes it upon himself to confront Bill. Wyatt insists that Steffy give him a clear answer as to the state of their marriage. Despite a lack of success, Quinn encourages Ivy to continue with her assignment.
Days of Our Lives
Belle and Shawn have an argument about Chad's job offer. Gabi can't help but ask Paul about Sonny when they catch up. Victor assures Brady he can prove he did not kidnap Tate. In prison, Orpheus, Clyde and Xander stew over the wrongs done to them by people in Salem, and then they escape. People are nervous about the escapees as they get ready for Brady and Theresa's wedding. Eve shares an emotional moment with Theresa as she helps her sister prepare for the wedding. Deimos tries to explain to Chloe why he thinks the baby is his. Theresa and Brady's wedding comes to halt as Orpheus takes Eve hostage and Xander corners Theresa. Kate is on edge when she thinks she spots Clyde. Aiden arranges for Chase to be transferred to a facility in Oregon. Joey, Ciara, Claire and Jade take it easy after their first day of college classes. Steve visits Kayla as she recovers from surgery. Orpheus, Clyde and Xander set up a base of operations and agree to work together to bring down their enemies.
General Hospital
Franco and Jason are reluctant, but they accept the state of things. Ava has a trick up her sleeve. After seeing the good in Hayden, Finn promises to help her out. Franco searches for advice from Kiki. Andre works with the PCPD on the GH patient murder case. Kiki is caught off guard by Morgan. A bitter argument erupts between Carly and Michael. Julian experiences a change of heart as his trial begins. Lulu confides in Kevin, while Jason makes an emotional plea. Alexis has a hard time keeping it together. Nelle provides Carly with some words of advice.
The Young and the Restless
Phyllis tells Jack that she hasn't been fully committed to making their marriage work, and she confesses that she thinks of Marco when she looks at him. Jack tells Phyllis they must confront the truth in order to work on their marriage. Later, Phyllis tells Billy that their affair is over because she can't hurt Jack anymore. As Summer finishes writing her statement at the police station, she sees Luca coming in -- she tells him that they're over and storms off. Sharon expresses her concern for Dylan's safety to Mariah, knowing that he's going after Victor. Paul warns Dylan that his pursuit of Victor will affect his relationship with Nikki. Victor confronts Dylan, insisting he drop the investigation. Sharon becomes nervous when she starts receiving harassing phone calls. Abby is thrown when Stitch tells her he's ready to try for another baby. Abby confides in Summer that she doesn't want to start a family until she repairs her marriage.
Q: What happened to the show "Hollywood Hillbillies"?
"Hollywood Hillbillies," the reality show following a Georgia-born Internet star who moves his family to Hollywood, appears to have been canceled. I say "appears" because it was the sort of show that sort of slips through the cracks, and can disappear without a word -- without an official one, anyway.
All we know for certain is that there haven't been new episodes of the show in well over a year.
A prime place: Ted Danson returns to prime-time NBC in 'The Good Place'
Ted Danson and Kristen Bell star in "The Good Place"
As the weather turns cooler and communities across the nation celebrate homecoming, the television season gets underway with hopeful freshman comedies, seasoned senior dramas and plenty of alumni.
Finding a voice: New family comedy 'Speechless' premieres on ABC
Micah Fowler stars in "Speechless"
Q: What happened to the TNT series "The Librarians"? We thought it was returning, but have not heard any mention of it. My husband and I both enjoyed it.
Rest assured, the secret treasures of the world are still defended, and the basement of New York's Metropolitan Public Library hasn't returned to being a boring old storage area. "The Librarians," about an ancient organization defending the world from magical forces, will return for its third season Nov. 20 on TNT.
Q: In the series "NCIS: New Orleans," coroner Dr. Loretta Wade wears colorful hats in the lab. Where can I purchase them?
Though CBS's online store (at CBSStore.com) has a surprisingly large line of "NCIS"-themed merchandise, including caps, you won't find any of Dr. Wade's colorful scrub hats there.
The hats CCH Pounder ("The Shield") wears as Dr. Wade in "NCIS: New Orleans" are custom made by the CBS wardrobe department -- custom for her, no less.
Stars in the kitchen: 'Worst Cooks in America' is getting a lot more famous
Rachael Ray and Anne Burrell host "Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition"
Q: Judge Joe Brown often talks about having people fined and arrested for any kind of contempt or disrespect in the "courtroom." Does the show actually have the authority to do this, or is it just the expected staging of the series?
As you suspect, Judge Joe Brown's threats of contempt charges are empty. He and his various court-show colleagues can't charge someone with contempt of court, because they're not in court.
The "Judge Judys," "Judge Joe Browns" and "People's Courts" of the TV world are actually performing arbitration, not litigation. Arbitration is a process whereby people agree to let a third party rule on a dispute. The arbitrator has no legal authority beyond the contract signed between the people involved.
Going in 'Blind': NBC's acclaimed 'Blindspot' returns to prime time
Sullivan Stapleton and Jaimie Alexander star in "Blindspot"
The fall television season is undoubtedly the most anticipated of the year, making it highly competitive as networks roll out old and hopefully new favorites. A good lead can make or break a prime-time run as audiences settle into viewing patterns, and NBC hopes to nab viewers early with one of last season's top performers.
