Stars Earn Stripes, on NBC, Global
Retired U.S. General Wesley Clark and Samantha Harris host this special two-hour edition as special operatives guide celebrities through military-inspired challenges in the hopes of winning money for charity.
New Releases for the week of Sep. 2 - Sep. 8
The Five-Year Engagement
Newly engaged couple Tom and Violet discover that getting to the altar might be trickier than they thought. Before they know it, five years has passed and, though they are still engaged, much has changed. Tom and Violet must decide what they really want, and whether marriage is still something that will make them both happy.
Director: Nicholas Stoller. Stars: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Alison Brie, David Paymer. 2012. 124 min. Comedy.
Safe
Cage fighter Luke Wright earns his living throwing fights and taking beatings. After winning a fight he was told to lose, his wife is murdered by Russian mobsters, and he is banished. Homeless and impoverished, he wanders the streets of New York City until he witnesses the same mobsters trying to kidnap a young Chinese girl. Wright dives back into the world of crime and corruption in order to save the girl, avenge his wife, and redeem himself.
Director: Boaz Yakin. Stars: Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Chris Sarandon, Anson Mount. 2012. 94 minutes. Action.
Piranha 3DD
Prehistoric piranhas are migrating from lake to lake via underground rivers and streams, and it falls to Maddy, a student and co-owner of a local water park, to stop the demon fish from devouring a whole town.
Director: John Gulager. Stars: Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Katrina Bowden. 2012. 83 min. Thriller.
High School
Scholar and valedictorian Henry Burke has always followed the rules — until now. The day after he uses marijuana for the first time, his principal introduces a strict, no-tolerance drug policy that requires all students to take a drug test. In order to avoid losing his college scholarship, he enlists the help of a stoner friend, and together they hatch a plan that will have the whole school buzzing.
Director: John Stalberg. Stars: Matt Bush, Sean Marquette, Colin Hanks, Adrien Brody, Michael Chiklis. 2010. 99 min. Comedy.
For the Love of Money
Izek, a young Jewish man, leaves Tel Aviv to escape the crime and violence of his life. In Los Angeles, he finds success in many of his endeavors and the love of a beautiful young woman. Soon, though, the life of crime that he tried so hard to leave behind begins to catch up with him.
Director: Ellie Kanner. Stars: Edward Furlong, James Caan, Jonathan Lipnicki, Oded Fehr, Paul Sorvino, Jeffrey Tambor. 2012. 100 min. Thriller.
The Chew Presents ABC's Primetime Fall Preview Special, on ABC
"The Chew" co-hosts Daphne Oz, Mario Batali, Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon and Carla Hall bring viewers a sneak peek at ABC's new fall shows through interviews with some of the network's stars.
The Chew Presents ABC's Primetime Fall Preview Special, on ABC
"The Chew" co-hosts Daphne Oz, Mario Batali, Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon and Carla Hall bring viewers a sneak peek at ABC's new fall shows through interviews with some of the network's stars.
Cash Cab, on Discovery
Take a look at some of the most hilarious moments and ear some of the best and worst answers from the past five seasons in this special "Best Of" edition.
Blue Bloods, on CBS CTV
Danny takes on a closed case at the insistence of a 12-year-old, who wants him to investigate the alleged suicide of his firefighter father. Jamie is worried he's blown his cover after a heroic act.
Wipeout, on ABC
Another wacky evening of competition kicks off as thrill-seekers hit the outrageous obstacle course in the hopes of walking away a winner. Co-hosts John Anderson and John Henson provide humorous commentary.
So You Think You Can Dance, on Fox CTV
It's crunch time for the remaining dancers as they attempt to pirouette their way to the finals. With time running out, there's no room for error as the dancers perform choreographed routines for the judges.
Deadliest Catch: Inside the Catch, on Discovery
King crab fishing in the Bering Sea is arguably one of the most dangerous jobs on Earth, and the men who live it have come together to talk about their close calls. Deckhands and captains share firsthand accounts.
Grimm, on CTV NBC
When the daughter of Hank's old friend goes missing, Nick takes the case. His expertise as a Grimm comes in handy when he uncovers disturbing motives for the disappearance.
