TV Episode Premieres for the Week of July 26th, 2010
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Plain Jane: Friend Zone Jane
British fashion expert Louise Roe (“The City,” “E! Oscar Show”) hosts this new summer reality series. In the premiere episode, an uncomfortably shy and messy Jane attempts to shed her “one of the guys” status - along with her plaid flannels - to seduce her longtime crush, who only sees her as a friend -
Masterchef: Auditions #1
Famed chef Gordon Ramsay conducted a nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, and through a series of exciting elimination rounds, will turn one of them into a culinary master. Joining Ramsay on the judging panel are restaurateur and wine maker Joe Bastianich, owner of some of the most-celebrated Italian restaurants across the country; and Graham Elliot, the youngest four-star chef in the U.S. and mastermind behind Chicago’s first “bistronomic” restaurant. In the series premiere episode, home cooks from all over the country present their signature dishes to the three judges in the hopes of being awarded the coveted MASTERCHEF apron, which guarantees them a spot in the next round of competition. -
Lie to Me: Bullet Bump
After a young woman dies at a gubernatorial campaign rally inVirginia, The Lightman (Tim Roth) Group is hired to assess whether the case is a failed assassination attempt or a well-disguised murder plot. -
Hung: A Man, a Plan or Thank You, Jimmy Carter
Tanya (Jane Adams) lands Ray (Thomas Jane) the “white whale” of clients, but an emergency involving Damon (Charlie Saxton), which began with his debut at a poetry slam, threatens to derail the date. With Mike (Gregg Henry) at the end of his teaching rope, Ray decides to promote him to co-manager of the baseball team. Jessica (Anne Heche) is peeved with Ronnie (Eddie Jemison) for being overly suspicious. -
True Blood: Hitting the Ground
Imperiled by Lorena (Mariana Klaveno), Sookie (Anna Paquin) goes to extremes in her attempt to save Bill (Stephen Moyer) – with unforeseen consequences. Sam (Sam Trammell) infiltrates a dogfighting ring to extricate Tommy (Marshall Allman) from his parents’ (J. Smith Cameron, Cooper Huckabee) greedy influence. Jason (Ryan Kwanten) heads to jail to uncover the truth about Crystal (Lindsay Pulsipher); Summer (Melissa Rauch) makes a home-cooked play for Hoyt’s (Jim Parrack) affections; Debbie (Brit Morgan) vows revenge on Alcide (Joe Manganiello); Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) uses Hadley (Lindsey Haun) as bait to get information from Sophie-Anne (Evan Rachel Wood); Russell (Denis O’Hare) turns his back on the Authority, and on the Magister (Zeljko Ivanek). -
Pretty Little Liars: Please, Do Talk About Me When I'm Gone
As Aria, Spencer, Emily and Hanna begin to prepare for Alison’s memorial, they must contend with Alison’s older brother Jason arriving in Rosewood a changed man – the formerly gawky and gothic outsider is now as polished as a preppy politician, and he’s got plenty of plans for the memorial of his own. -
Charlie Rose: Kenneth Feinberg, BP Gulf Fund Administrator; Helen Mirren & Taylor Hackford; Alan Furst
Kenneth Feinberg, BP Gulf Fund Administrator; Taylor Hackford the director, and Helen Mirren the actress, talk about their new film 'Love Ranch'; Alan Furst, the great spy novelist whose new book is called 'Spies of the Balkans' -
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The Secret Life of the American Teenager: The Sounds of Silence
Everyone is worried that Amy is not taking the news about Ben and Adrian so well. Meanwhile, Anne agrees to go on a date with George and George has Donovan help him plan a romantic evening. George pays $1,000 to reserve the back room of a fancy restaurant for his date with Anne. But Anne has to go take care of Mimsy and cancels on George! Luckily, George convinces Ashley (and John and Robbie) to go with him instead. While they’re there, George talks to Ashley about her feelings for Ricky. -
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Huge: Movie Night
Will is still not talking to Ian because she thinks he read her entire journal. Ian is so upset that Will won’t talk to him that its making him feel sick. Ian writes Will a note telling her he really wants to write a song with her. -
So You Think You Can Dance: 1 of 5 Voted Off
On Thursday, one more dancer will be eliminated from the race for the title of America’s Favorite Dancer. Find out who is safe and who will be sent home. -
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Man Shops Globe: Sweden
Keith heads for Bergman country in search of modern Swedish ceramics for Anthropologie’s Kings Road Store in London. His to-do list includes tracking down descendents of the renowned potters who helped make Sweden synonymous with ceramic art and innovation. He’s also on the hunt for the innovators of the 21st Century, and he hits the jackpot when he meets two modern artists, both named Maria. On the road, Keith stumbles across one of the most colorful characters he’s ever met – the Gnome Lady. -
So You Think You Can Dance: Top 5 Perform
On Wednesday, the Top 5 take the stage and try to win the hearts of the judges and America. See which finalists and All-Stars get paired up together and which choreographers they get to work with on. -
The Glades: Mucked Up
Jim is introduced to the intensely competitive world of Florida high school football as the small town of Pahokee prepares for the annual "Muck Bowl," an event that draws national attention because of the many NFL players who came from that area and who have played in that game. When the dead body of a businessman emerges from the muck in a sugar cane field days before the big game, Longworth must figure out who would want the man dead. Pohokee's star player appears to be the most viable suspect, but Longworth's boss, Colleen Manus, warns him not to cause a disturbance in Pahokee since the game means everything to the community. But Longworth is not going to let anything, not a little muck and certainly not a football game, stand in the way of getting the killer or killers. -






