Generation Gap, on ABC/CTV
Kelly Ripa hosts an episode of this reboot of the 50-year-old game show of the same name. The series pits teams of grandparents and their grandchildren against each other as they try to answer pop-culture questions from each other's generations.
The Challenge: USA, on CBS/CTV
T.J. Lavin hosts this unique series that pits fan-favourite reality stars against each other in a battle of strength, determination and wit for a cash prize. Former contestants from "Love Island," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Survivor" compete.
Password, on NBC/CTV
Contestants from varied walks of life are paired up with a celebrity partner and must face off in a battle of words in this game-show reboot. Keke Palmer hosts the series, which premiered last week with a tribute to "Golden Girls" actress Betty White.
Better Call Saul, on AMC
The sagas of Jimmy McGill, Saul Goodman and Gene Takavic (all aliases played by Bob Odenkirk) come to an end in the series finale of this hit "Breaking Bad" spinoff. It's never a dull moment as the criminal defence lawyer bends the law to suit his needs.
Better Call Saul, on AMC
The sagas of Jimmy McGill, Saul Goodman and Gene Takavic (all aliases played by Bob Odenkirk) come to an end in the series finale of this hit "Breaking Bad" spinoff. It's never a dull moment as the criminal defence lawyer bends the law to suit his needs.
Westworld, on HBO
Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton and Aaron Paul star in a new episode of this dystopian series set in an amusement park. As the site's artificial intelligence battle against humankind, they tell a dark story of desire, evolution and consciousness.
Penny pinching: 'Big Bad Budget Battle' is the show for thrifty cooks
Ree Drummond, Catherine McCord, Eddie Jackson and Damaris Phillips in "Big, Bad Budget Battle"
The cost of groceries keeps rising, and for many households, it's getting harder to stretch the food budget. For this reason, it's refreshingly relatable to see competitors on a cooking competition working with limited resources — as do many viewers at home.
New Releases for the week of Auguast 14 - 20
Frank and Penelope
Heartbroken Frank (Budinich) takes a wild journey where he meets Penelope (Cowan), a stripper, and together they hit the road before ending up in a shady motel and diner in Texas. The next morning, after they've robbed the diner, the couple are chased down by the hotel's sadistic proprietor, Chisos (Schaech), whose family describes themselves as "sin-eaters." A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde with a twist, Frank and Penelope are soon thrown into a precarious situation where they must escape the town before they find themselves on the menu of the bloodthirsty cult.
Director: Sean Patrick Flanery. Stars: Caylee Cowan, Billy Budinich, Kevin Dillon, Donna D'Errico, Johnathon Schaech, Lin Shaye, Sean Patrick Flanery, Charley Koontz, Sonya Eddy. 2022. 112 mins. Thriller.
Sniper: Rogue Mission
A corrupt federal agent assists in enabling a human sex-trafficking ring, so sniper and CIA rookie Brandon Beckett (Collins) goes rogue to investigate the case. He teams up with former allies Homeland Security Agent Zero (Robbins) and an assassin named Lady Death (Akimoto) to protect a ring survivor so they can bust the federal agent and put an end to the criminal organization's heinous and illegal activities.
Director: Oliver Thompson. Stars: Chad Michael Collins, Ryan Robbins, Sayaka Akimoto, Brendan Sexton III, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Brener, Jocelyn Hudon, David MacInnis, Paul Essiembre, Erik Athavale. 2022. 96 mins. Action.
Last Seen Alive
Will Spann (Butler) and his wife, Lisa (Alexander), are struggling in their marriage, but when Lisa disappears at a gas station one day, Will is thrown into a panic. Feeling as though the police aren't doing enough, he takes things into his own hands and sets out on a desperate search that takes him through the town's criminal underbelly. Now Will is on the run from the authorities but must still work hard to find his wife before it's too late.
Director: Brian Goodman. Stars: Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander, Russell Hornsby, Ethan Embry, Michael Irby, Cindy Hogan, Bruce Altman, Dani Deetté, Jordan Salloum. 2022. 95 mins. Action.
The Princess, on HBO
This new documentary film from director Ed Perkins tells the story of the "people's princess," Diana Spencer, exclusively through archival footage. As it lays out her heartbreaking story and tragic end, the film sheds light on the Royal Family's darkness.
Children of the Underground, on FX
Faye Yager is on a mission to rescue and protect abused mothers and children in this docuseries from Gabriela Cowperthwaite. When the American legal system failed hundreds of abused people, Yager stepped in and built an underground system to protect them.
