Recaps for the week of July 22 - 26
Steve Burton stars in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Hope gives a delayed answer to Liam's proposal of marriage. After another failed emotional plea to Katie to take him back, Bill comes face to face with his past when he bumps into Quinn. Later, Quinn condemns Hope for stirring up trouble while Bill and Liam follow Wyatt to his place of business in order to get answers about his past. Brooke turns to Eric for comfort after another confrontation with Katie and a lecture from Donna. Meanwhile, Caroline pushes for the scenes between Maya and Carter in the web series script to be even racier. Surprised by the drastic changes, Maya uncovers Caroline as the one responsible and she and Rick confront her about her scheming.
Days of Our Lives
Kristen doesn't know what to make of Brady when he reveals that he still has feelings for her and wants to reconcile. Fearing that he's playing her, Kristen lies to Brady once again. Nicole has words with EJ regarding his implication to Eric that she's in love with him. Adrienne makes a difficult decision to protect her son; Justin disagrees and lambastes her for what she's done. Sami's troubles get even worse as the reception for the new school is rocked by scandal and Will makes a stunning confession to Justin. Kate worries that Rafe won't remember what they had as his memories slowly start to come back, while Rafe becomes distressed when he learns that Sami killed his friend Bernardi. After getting a warning from Jennifer on the job, Theresa sets her sights on getting her hooks into Daniel.
General Hospital
ELQ experiences major shakeups after Ava is confronted about her takeover scheme. As the desperate search for Luke continues, Laura seeks answers about what's really going on from Tracy. Try as she might, Alexis can't remember any details about Sam's father. Kiki is blown away when she receives some shocking news, while Michael comes up with a plan that involves seducing Brad. Meanwhile, Carly threatens to come clean about everything she knows. Patrick holds the fate of a life in his hands as he's forced to perform a risky surgery. Britt and Nik share an intimate conversation.
The Young and the Restless
Kevin works to remove the sex tape of Lauren and Carmine from the internet. At the same time, Michael pulls a gun on Carmine in the alley but stops short of shooting him when Lauren arrives. Later, Michael is arrested for aggravated assault and Carmine uses Fen's phone to lure Lauren into a trap. Alex gives Kevin a woman's phone number to help get his mind off of Chloe, but Kevin doesn't believe it will help. Victoria tells Billy it will take more than one Gamblers Anonymous meeting to start making things up to her. Victor and Nikki argue about Billy as they prepare for the MS Gala, while Jack makes plans to propose to Phyllis. Later, disaster strikes at the Gala and the guests rush to the hospital. Billy enlists Melanie's help in his fight against Adam. Cane and Lily stop to talk to Abby and Tyler while they are out on their date.
Animation Domination, on Fox
Alternative animation gets a new home as part of Fox's programming block. The new quarter-hour shows featured in the block include Dino Stamatopoulos' "High School USA" and "Axe Cop," which was based on the popular graphic novel about a vigilante cop.
Wipeout, on ABC
Another 24 wacky contestants tackle one of the world's most unique obstacle courses. As the hopefuls navigate such obstacles as the Big Balls, co-hosts John Anderson and John Henson provide not-so-flattering commentary.
Joe Rogan Questions Everything, on Space
Delve into the unknown with Joe Rogan in the premiere of this new series. A lifelong paranormal and mystery enthusiast, the intrepid host travels across the country in search of answers.
America's Got Talent , on NBC Citytv
The balance of power shifts in this first live show of the season, which will be judged by viewers. Nick Cannon hosts as 12 of the top 60 acts take the stage at New York's iconic Radio City Music Hall.
Brother vs. Brother, on W Network
Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott find themselves on opposite sides of the fence as they lead two teams in a renovation showdown in this series premiere. The teams try to add value to two homes and the one that does the best job walks away with $50,000.
Whodunnit?, on ABC CTV
Another mystery unfolds and the remaining participants compete to stay in the game in this new episode. Gildart Jackson hosts this unique reality TV series in which strangers live together and try to solve a series of murders.
New Releases for the week of July 21 - 27
Trance
Simon, a fine art auctioneer, gets involved in a plan to steal a work of art from his own auction house -- but the heist leaves him unconscious with no memory of where he has hidden the painting. When his cohorts realize the painting is missing and start asking questions, Simon asks a hypnotherapist to help him remember where he left it.
Director: Danny Boyle. Stars: James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel, Rosario Dawson, Danny Sapani. 2013. 101 min. Drama.
Ginger & Rosa
Best friends Ginger and Rosa are inseparable. Growing up in London during the '60s, the pair did everything together, from skipping school to discussing boys and politics. On the cusp of sexual maturity -- and with the threat of a nuclear catastrophe looming -- their longtime friendship is forever changed by one pivotal event and their conflicting views and desires.
Director: Sally Potter. Stars: Elle Fanning, Alice Englert, Oliver Platt, Christina Hendricks, Annette Bening, Alessandro Nivola. 2012. 90 min. Drama.
Starbuck
Shortly after learning his girlfriend is pregnant, an irresponsible and unambitious man discovers that he has fathered hundreds more children since he started donating sperm to a fertility clinic for money. Of the 533 children David has fathered through artificial insemination, 142 have filed a class action lawsuit to find out the identity of their biological father known only to them as "Starbuck"
Director: Ken Scott. Stars: Patrick Huard, Julie LeBreton, Antoine Bertrand. 2011. 103 min. Comedy.
The Wedding Chapel
Sara, a newly single woman looking for an escape from her problems, decides to take a trip to visit her mother. There she gets involved with a local church in danger of being closed down to make way for a shopping mall. As Sara embarks on a mission to preserve the historic building, she gains a new outlook on life and is able to help her mother reunite with a man from her past.
Director: Vanessa Parise. Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Mark Deklin, Barclay Hope, Shelley Long. 2013. 103 min. Family.
Detention of the Dead
A group of misfit high school students are trapped in detention when their classmates turn into a pack of flesh-eating zombies. The dysfunctional group of teenagers will have to work past their differences and band together to survive.
Director: Alex Craig Mann. Stars: Jacob Zachar, Alexa Nikolas, Christa B. Allen, Justin Chon, Max Adler. 2012. 92 min. Horror.
Unforgettable, on CBS
Carrie believes she may have found her sister's killer when a murder in Syracuse closely resembles that of her sister. Carrie and Al decide to travel upstate to confront the suspected killer, played by guest star Elias Koteas.
Recaps for the week of July 15 - 19
Jane Elliot stars as Tracy Quartermaine in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
With help from Karen, a scorned Katie has Bill fired as CEO of Spencer Publications and takes control of his family's business. Liam tears into Katie for being so vindictive and suggests she give Bill another chance. Later, Bill pleads with Katie and offers her everything she's ever wanted if she'll take him back. Meanwhile, Caroline uses Rick's discomfort at Maya and Carter working so closely together to get him riled up about the possibility of Maya leaving him. Carter steals a moment to express to Maya just how much she means to him. Hope stirs up questions about Wyatt's past, which leads Quinn to warn her son to stay away from her. Liam returns from Paris and tells Hope the real reason Steffy left. Aware that there's another man in Hope's life now, Liam wastes no time setting up an adventure to go on with Hope.
Days of Our Lives
Brady has a difficult time fighting his attraction to Kristen when he confronts her about manipulating him and he seeks out answers from John. Later, he tries to talk things out with Kristen at the opening of St. Luke's school, but she is too busy with her plan to publicly humiliate Eric as revenge against Marlena. Kate feels responsible for Rafe being in critical condition, while Nick and Gabi finalize their annulment. Meanwhile, Abigail is horrified when she learns Theresa was using drugs in Jennifer's office. When Jennifer decides to get back together with Daniel, JJ starts scheming in order to keep them apart. Sami makes things worse for herself when Adrienne tries to talk to her about the video of her with Bernardi. Will struggles with pangs of jealousy as Sonny works closely with Brent on redesigning the coffee house. Marlena fears for her family's safety as the war between EJ and Stefano escalates.
General Hospital
With the memory of his kiss with Olivia fresh in his mind, Sonny is torn between his feelings for both her and Connie. As Maxie decides she's ready to tell the truth about the baby she's carrying, Olivia has a disturbing vision about her. Meanwhile, Michael confesses to Morgan that he kissed Kiki. Carly and AJ carry on a conversation about Ava and they share their suspicions. The residents of Port Charles are in shock as more and more people find out about Luke's medical condition. Dante and Sonny have a serious confrontation, while Sam finds herself in a tough situation regarding Danny. Things get out of hand between Scott and Laura when a disagreement blows up into a massive argument.
The Young and the Restless
Phyllis tries to comfort Summer as she struggles with the news that she's actually Jack's daughter and not Nick's. Kyle sets up a romantic evening to share with Summer, but she arrives with tears in her eyes and explains why they can never be together. After punching Nick and asking for the last 18 years back, Jack tells Summer he'd like to get to know her as a daughter. Meanwhile, Chelsea learns from Avery that Dylan's entire unit was killed in Afghanistan and he was presumed dead. Carmine hires Leslie to defend him and is released due to lack of evidence in relation to Fen's overdose. Chelsea is forced to pay Jeffrey off to keep him quiet about her baby really being Adam's. Chloe thinks that Billy might be gambling again when she sees him talking to someone, but Billy assures her he was speaking with his sponsor and was on his way to a Gamblers Anonymous meeting. Wanting to break old habits, Tyler surprises Abby with a kiss when she shows up at the apartment.