I Wanna Marry Harry, on Fox
The women continue to speculate about the identity of the mysterious "Sir" in this new episode. The mystery intensifies when a photograph containing clues to the man's identity surfaces. Later, the dates continue in all their opulent glory.
Q: Gibbs and the "NCIS" team recently went to New Orleans on a case. Is there any chance a spinoff, "NCIS" in New Orleans, may be coming? I really liked that episode and think Scott Bakula and his team would be a great show.
It would seem that the executives at CBS agree with you. They liked the New Orleans episodes enough to order a full series of them, which was the plan all along.
The two-episode arc of "NCIS" which took place in New Orleans was, in fact, intended as a so-called "back-door pilot" for a full series. Back-door pilots are episodes of TV shows made specifically as launch pads for new shows, intended to give network execs a sense of what the new series would be like.
Mistresses, on ABC
The ladies are back with more drama, and this season gets steamier than ever in this new episode. A tight-knit group of best friends, Savannah (Alyssa Milano), Karen (Yunjin Kim), April (Rochelle Aytes) and Josslyn (Jess Macallan) do their best to support each other.
New Releases for the week of June 8 - 14
Non-Stop
A thriller set 40,000 feet in the air, this film centers on an air marshal (Neeson) who receives a number of mysterious text messages during his transatlantic flight insisting the airline transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. In order to save the lives of his fellow passengers -- one of whom will be killed every 20 minutes if he doesn’t deliver -- he must secure the money before time runs out.
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra. Stars: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Lupita Nyong'o, Michelle Dockery, Nate Parker, Scoot McNairy, Corey Stoll, Omar Metwally, Linus Roache. 2014. 106 min. Action.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Jack Ryan (Pine) may seem like a typical New York executive, but after uncovering a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack, this covert CIA analyst must use his skills and smarts to race against time in order to prevent a major global catastrophe from occurring.
Director: Kenneth Branagh. Stars: Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, Kenneth Branagh, Colm Feore, Gemma Chan, Karen David. 2014. 105 min. Action.
Tim's Vermeer
Over a span of eight years, Texas-based inventor Tim Jenison has been on a mission to solve one of the art world’s greatest mysteries. As 17th-century Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer presented the world with countless masterpieces, such as “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” his technique and ability to paint photo-realistically is curious since photography was invented a whopping 150 years later. As Jenison travels to Holland, Yorkshire and even Buckingham Palace, his theories and research bring him closer to solving a jaw-dropping discovery.
Director: Teller. Stars: Tim Jenison, Penn Jillette, Colin Blakemore, David Hockney, Philip Steadman. 2013. 80 min. Documentary.
Kill Zombie!
When a Russian Space station crashes in Amsterdam-West, a deadly virus is released that turns citizens into flesh-eating zombies. Meanwhile, Aziz (Gaier), his brother Mo (Radi) and several strangers are oblivious to the massive bloodshed having only just emerged from jail. But when they receive a desperate call for help, the ex-cons must form an unlikely rescue team with a local police officer and save the day.
Directors: Martijn Smits, Erwin van den Eshof. Stars: Yahya Gaier, Mimoun Ouled Radi, Gigi Ravelli, Sergio Hasselbaink, Uriah Arnhem. 2012. 90 min. Comedy.
Late Laughs for the week June 8 - 14, 2014
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Jimmy Kimmel
Here in Southern California today, we premiered what I think is the first-ever firenado. It's kind of like a sharknado, except instead of sharks in the nado there is fire.
Donald Sterling's attorney sent a letter to the NBA rejecting his lifetime ban and refusing to pay the $2.5 million fine they hit him with. In case you are keeping track, Donald Sterling is 0-for-80 at making good decisions this year.
Sister Wives, on TLC
Kody Brown and his four wives once again allow cameras to document the ups and downs of life as a plural family in this season premiere. Check in with this controversial family and see how their lives have changed since "coming out" as polygamists on national television.
How 'Swede' it is: Poehler power duo crosses the pond
The cast of "Welcome to Sweden"
How "Swede" it is: It's easy to get lost in translation when talking about a show that is predominantly set in a foreign country. For one brother-sister duo, however, it's the universal language of comedy that links two countries together.
Sunday fun day: Rev. Run takes back together time
Rev. Run and his family as seen in “Rev. Run’s Sunday Suppers”
In an age when dinner often consists of microwave meals and fast food takeout, it's not very often you'll hear of families sitting down together to share a meal.
The Blacklist, on NBC
The edge-of-your-seat action/drama series has been renewed for a second season, and NBC presents viewers with a chance to catch up with this rebroadcast. Wanted criminal Raymond Reddington (James Spader) turns himself in to the FBI under fishy circumstances.
The doctors are in: NBC rolls out a new medical drama for summer
The cast of “The Night Shift”
Medical series tend to enjoy great popularity in prime time, and the trend shows no sign of fizzling out any time soon.