8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules will not be returning for the fall 2005 season.
It's a time for healing and learning to deal with life without family patriarch Paul (the late John Ritter). Cate (Katey Sagal) now finds herself in the precarious position of raising three teenagers on her own while holding down a full time job. She get a little relief thanks to her father, Jim (James Garner), who's been staying at the house since Paul's death. The family is thrown for a loop when Cate's wayward nephew, C.J. (David Spade), moves in and finds it hard to resist getting himself into trouble or offering questionable advice to the kids.
Oldest daughter Bridget (Kaley Cuoco) has matured into a beautiful and popular teenager -- especially with the boys. But since her father's death, she has begun to question the importance of running with the "in crowd" at school. By contrast, middle child Kerry (Amy Davidson) is intelligent and cute, but her continued lack of self-confidence has led her to hide behind a mask of sarcasm, which makes it difficult for her to get in touch with her true feelings. And youngest child Rory (Martin Spanjers), is entering the world of puberty and discovering one of life's true mysteries -- girls.
| 8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage DaughterThe book that inspired the TV show. A nationally syndicated columnist with the Rocky Mountain News, W Bruce Cameron gained national attention with the 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter. The reason is simple: he expresses something very true in a very funny way, examining just what happens when Daddy's little girl becomes a teenager. Beginning with the warning signs (#5: Your car insurance suddenly costs more than the car), the book covers dating (Rule #2: Keep your hands and eyes off my daughter's body or I will remove them), the telephone (seemingly wired to her nervous system), braces (the costliest metal on earth), the first job, and more. |
According to Jim
Tuesdays, 8pm (7 Central)
In this traditional family comedy, Jim Belushi is the quintessential guy and family man. Proud of his mid-west values, Jim is an accessible and likeable everyman. He and his attractive wife, Cheryl (Courtney Thorne-Smith), are crazy about each other and know they're in this marriage for keeps. Blessed with three adorable down-to-earth kids, Jim continues to support his family as a contractor in a design firm with his architect brother-in-law, Andy (Larry Joe Campbell) a loving, neurotic, incurable romantic, persnickety but brilliant guy on the prowl for the lady of his dreams. Dana (Kimberly Williams-Paisley), Cheryl's beautiful sister is unsure of her life, and in her search for the perfect man, she continues to suffer a series of unrequited setbacks.
| Real Men Don't Apologize!In this "guys' guide to life," the star of the hit TV show According to Jim talks about how men can continue to be real men while still managing to make things work with the opposite sex. Jim Belushi's "guy's guy" take on things led to a huge following among both men and women who can't get enough of his irrepressible take on life. Now he's sharing his unique perspective with a funny new book about dating, marriage, and sex that is sure to hit home with every red-blooded American male and the women who love them. |
Alias
Thursdays, 8pm (7 Central)
Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) is a spy. Her dad (Victor Garber) is a spy, as is her mom, and her boyfriend... and pretty much all of her (surviving) friends. It's a tough life, but it does offer ample travel opportunities and costume changes.
| Uncovering Alias : An Unofficial Guide to the Show (Book)Double agents, international terrorist rings, family relationships, and forbidden love are among the themes discussed in this companion guide to Alias, ABC's fast-paced drama series about the life of CIA operative Sydney Bristow. An extensive episode guide and explanation of the complex storylines offers a comprehensive perspective on the series' first three seasons. A map of Rambaldi artifacts uncovered, locations that Sydney visited, profiles of the James Bond-like gadgets used, and a discussion of continuity errors make this roll call of favorite and unknown facts about Alias essential for devotees and new fans of the drama. |
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| Alias: 2006 Wall CalendarThe Alias 2006 Calendar will include images of Jennifer Garner as Agent Sydney Bristow, Michael Vartan as Agent Michael Vaughn, in addition to pictures of the rest of the cast. |
America's Funniest Home Videos
Sundays, 7pm (6 Central)
Starting its 15 seasons to date, America's Funniest Home Videos has given away over $7 million in prize money and evaluated more than half a million videotapes from home viewers. The videos, submitted by viewers are wildly funny or unusual video clips are judged favorites by studio audiences. America's Funniest Home Videos has become a modern tradition.
| America's Funniest Home Videos: Deluxe Uncensored (DVD)Released in 1999, this single DVD is 61 minutes long, and narrated by the original host of America's Funniest Home Videos, Bob Saget. Parental discretion is advised for this uncensored collection. |
The Bachelor
Returning January 2006 on Mondays, 8pm (7 Central)
A reality TV show in which one single guy is introduced to a large number of single women, each looking for their chance to win his heart. The female contestants are eliminated until only one remains.
| The Best of the Bachelor (DVD)Decisions, decisions! What starts as 25 becomes 15, then 8, then 4, then 3, then 2, then the Chosen One in this Exclusive Home Video Edition of Season One of the hit reality series about an exciting quest for love - with over 30 minutes of scintillating Added Never-Before-Seen Footage. Management consultant Alex Michel is the single man who enters a dating minefield of dinners, horseback rides and romantic getaways in which the locales (Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Manhattan and Hawaii's Kona) are exotic, the hopes are high and competition among the 25 ladies sometimes borders on the lowdown. For a must-see " guilty pleasure," make a date with The Bachelor. It's all about taking a chance on love - and as spontaneous as life itself. | |
| What a Difference a Year Makes: How Life's Unexpected Setbacks Can Lead to Unexpected Joy (Book)Bob Guiney, known as the funny guy from ABC's The Bachelorette, may not have won the Bachelorette's hand, but he won America's heart. With five appearances in one month on The Oprah Winfrey Show (a record for any guest in the history of the show), Bob went on to be the Bachelor on ABC's hit series in 2004. He co-owns a branch of a mortgage company in Detroit, Michigan. One Thanksgiving weekend Bob Guiney came home to find a white Post-it(tm) note from his wife informing him that she wanted a divorce. On top of his broken heart, he suffered a series of physical injuries, gained forty pounds, and fell into a deep depression. For the first time in his life, he found himself at rock bottom, unsure of how to pick up the pieces. What a Difference a Year Makes looks, month-by-month, at a devastating year and the wise words and lessons drawn from uncles, aunts, parents, and his best friend: Grandma. "On paper," he writes, "I looked like a failure-no football career, no music career, and a divorce. But actually I'm doing better than I ever have in my life." With the honesty and humor that have made Bob America's favorite bachelor, he explores the simple but valuable life lessons that helped him return to vitality and optimism. The result is a witty and warm book that will touch and inspire anyone who has ever suffered a broken heart. |
Blind Justice
Blind Justice will not be returning for the fall 2005 season.
From Steven Bochco Productions comes an innovative take on the modern police drama. The lead character, New York Detective Jim Dunbar, was blinded in a shootout when his partner failed to cover him. He could have retired with a full pension after his injury, but instead fought to remain on the job, determined to prove he still has what it takes and be an asset. Now, following his reinstatement, he is assigned to a new precinct where he intends to take on cases with the help of his guide dog, Hank.
^ TOPBoston Legal
Tuesdays, 10pm (9 Central)
Alan Shore (James Spader) and Denny Crane (William Shatner) lead a brigade of high-priced litigators in this series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant, but often emotionally challenged attorneys. Joining Shore and Crane is Shirley Schmidt (Candice Bergen), who is coaxed back to the Boston law firm to help bring order to the chaotic office... and to keep an eye on Denny Crane, with whom she has a checkered history.
The firm's other attorneys include Brad Chase (Mark Valley), a consummate guy's guy, who often finds himself in a test of wills with Alan Shore; Lori Colson (Monica Potter), a former prosecutor who tends to see the serious side of things; Tara Wilson (Rhona Mitra), a first-year associate who has become intertwined with Shore - professionally and romantically; Paul Lewiston (Rene Auberjonois), the ultimate straight-laced "lawyer's lawyer" who continually tries to save Crane from himself; and Catherine Piper (Betty White), Shore's somewhat light-headed, always light-hearted assistant who isn't afraid to give him a verbal spanking whenever deserved.
^ TOPCommander in Cheif
Tuesdays, 9pm (8 Central)
Mackenzie Allen has a lot on her plate... She has twin teenagers and a six-year-old at home, an ambitious husband at the office, and she is about to become the first female President of the United States.
Before that happens, however, Mackenzie, who serves as Vice President, has to decide whether or not to go against the dying wishes of the current President, who has asked her to step down and let someone "more appropriate" fill his shoes in the Oval Office. Not only does the President want her to resign, so does the entire party that elected Mackenzie in the first place.
But when the moment of truth arrives, Mackenzie isn't willing to be a mere footnote in history. Instead of allowing her detractors to keep her down, she decides to trust her instincts and accept the most powerful job in the world.
^ TOPCrumbs
Crumbs is a mid-season replacement for the 2005-2006 season.
Family is enough to drive anyone a little crazy. Children keep secrets from their parents so they won't upset them, dads leave for other women and moms try to run over dads with the car. Actually, that was the point when the Crumb family knew Mom was crazy.
Estranged brothers Mitch and Jack Crumb reunite in their small hometown to deal with their mother Suzanne, who is being released from a psychiatric country club and has yet to discover that her ex-husband is about to have a baby with his new girlfriend. They have issues... major issues. Central to everything is the dynamic between these two brothers; Mitch is the prodigal son who is returning home after a failed Hollywood career, and Jack is the older brother who has stayed in the confines of their small New England town to run the family business. Together for the first time as adults, this family will have to stick by one another despite their combustible relationships.
^ TOPDesperate Housewives
Sundays, 9pm (8 Central)
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong). It's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.
Stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Schavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van De Kamp, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, and Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt. The men in these housewives lives include James Denton as Mike Delfino, Steven Culp as Rex Van De Kamp, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Mark Moses as Paul Young, and Jesse Metcalf as John.
| The Complete First Season (2004) DVDTo be released September 20, 2005. Pre-order today! This 6 disk set includes every first season episode, as well as exclusive, unrated deleted scenes, including alternate endings and openings. A "Making of" documentary hosted by Brenda Strong. Commentary on many episodes by executive producer Marc Cherry, and various cast members. "Desparate Housewives Around the World" featurette, "Bree's Dinner Party" with multi-language reel, "The Fashion of Wisteria Lane", and "Secrets of Wisteria Lane Interactive Neighborhood Tour". Region 1 encoding, with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. | |
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Desperate Housewives - Mysteries of Wisteria Lane GameTo be released July 15, 2005. Pre-order today. Based on the hit ABC television show -"Desperate Housewives". Players compete to be the first to guess the identity of the Desperate Housewives Secret Character concealed in the Behind Closed Doors Envelope. Each player begins by assuming the identity of one of six Desperate Housewives. Players then travel around the board visiting each of the houses on Wysteria lane. The more you know about the show, the better your chances of winning - but just like on Desperate Housewives - anything can happen! | |
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Desperate Housewives: Behind Closed Doors (Book)To be released September, 2005. Pre-order today! | |
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Desperate Housewives 2006 Wall (Calendar)The Desperate Housewives 2006 Calendar captures the show's unique style with a full-color image each month. | |
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Emily's Reasons Why Not
Coming January 2006, Mondays, 9pm (8 Central)
Emily Sanders has many things going for her. She's young, single, has terrific friends and a great job in publishing. In fact, she's got the hottest selling book in town. Unfortunately, she's just closed the chapter on her relationship with the roguishly handsome, two-timing author.
Now a lovelorn Emily must face the fact that the self-described "flutter-flutter" of her heart can't be considered a trusted compass. However, like any successful professional, Emily has a plan. From here-on-out, she's going to listen to the "Reasons." Five "Reasons Why Not" and he's history. The "Reasons" will not only guide her in matters of love, but life in general. For instance, steering clear of her back-stabbing former assistant, Glitter.
Based on the bestselling novel of one successful single woman's search for love, this smart and stylish comedy explores life, love and sex in the city from an independent woman's point of view.
| Emily's Reasons Why Not: A NovelHollywood publicity pro extraordinaire Emily Sanders is hitting thirty -- hard -- and she wants the life her best friends seem to have: house, kids, perfect man. But finding true love isn't easy in L.A., where image is everything, and where every beauty pageant winner is an eight in a sea of nines, who all wish they were Julia Roberts. For Emily, boyfriend material has always come in many strange shapes and incarnations -- beautiful young surfer god, aging music executive, boss's boss's boss, and a baseball player with two cell phones (one of which she does not have the number to). With her confidence rapidly heading due south (like everything else on her body), it's time to find a smart, sharp-eyed psychotherapist to help her get past her surefire method for choosing the absolute worst man. With a little help, maybe Emily can learn to narrow her focus from looking for Mister Right to looking out for Mister Wrong. Because she knows that, eventually, "the one" comes for every woman ... even for a disarming, unflappable player in the mad, mad world of entertainment, with the edge of an insider and the heart of a dreamer. |
The Evidence
The Evidence is a mid-season replacement for the 2005-2006 season.
People lie. The evidence doesn't. It's the foundation of every conviction -- with evidence, justice is possible; without evidence, guilty men walk free. Producer John Wells and director Gary Fleder put a fascinating twist on the standard police procedural. At the top of each episode, all of the clues (a locket, a phone, a severed finger) are revealed in a videotaped evidence log. The show then flashes to the day the crime was committed and invites our viewers to play along with our heroes as they find each clue, determine its meaning, put the pieces of the puzzle together and figure out who done it.
No one knows the importance of evidence more than Inspector Sean Cole. After he lost his wife in a brutal murder, the only evidence the cops had was accidentally destroyed, and it ruined his faith in the system. Fortunately his partner and best friend, Bishop, is there for him, pulling him back to work, pushing him forward, as they both try solve these complex cases set against the beautiful streets of San Francisco.
^ TOPExtreme Makover: Home Edition
Sundays, 8pm (7 Central)
Put together one very run-down house, a deserving family, several opinionated designers, seven days and what do you get? The answer is Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The lives of the lucky families are forever changed when they learn that they have been selected to have their home walls moved, their floors replaced and even their facades radically changed. The result should be a decorator's delight... if it can be done in time.
Each episode begins with team leader Ty Pennington's now-famous "Good morning!" wake-up call, when he, along with the other designers, surprises the unsuspecting family with news that their home has been chosen to receive a makeover. Then viewers witness not only the unbelievable transformation of the house, but during the final and emotional reveal, they see how the home makeover has impacted the lives of the deserving families.
| Extreme Makeover - Home Edition (Season 1) DVDThis two disc set includes episodes from season one of the ABC hit series, Extreme Makeover - Home Edition, staring Ty Pennington. | |
| Ty's Tricks: Home Repair Secrets Plus Cheap and Easy Projects to Transform Any RoomExtreme Makeover: Home Edition heartthrob Ty Pennington fuses carpentry with style in this practical and inspirational how-to book for tackling household projects. Ty gives readers a sneak peek at some of the projects he's done in his own home and shows how they can be recreated. He also gives readers the lowdown on great tools-and provides a list of his favorite cheap and easy ways to transform any room. Filled with helpful tips, this inspirational book will help readers to explore their own personal style while building their confidence at the same time. It is a one-of-a-kind, fun, user-friendly guide, from a trusted and admired source. | |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: The Official Companion BookThis book is scheduled to be released on September 28, 2005. Pre-order today! | |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: 2006 Wall CalendarThe Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 2006 Calendar features before and after images of the amazing home renovations as well as a brief synopsis of the family's story. Keeping true to the spirit of the show, this calendar will appeal to fans as well as to home makeover enthusiasts. |
Eyes
Eyes will not be returing for the fall 2005 season.
If someone steals $100 from you, call the police. If they steal $100,000, call the FBI. But if you're the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and your chief financial officer embezzles $100 million on your watch, call Judd Risk Management. Run by sharp-witted, impulsive Harlan Judd (Tim Daly), Judd Risk Management is a discreet, high-tech firm that handles cases with the highest possible stakes, while operating at the absolute fringe of the law. Along with ruthlessly efficient Nora Gage (Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon) and a staff of brilliantly skilled, driven individuals -- some with their own agendas and secrets -- Harlan does whatever it takes to prevail in a world of unsteady alliances and uncertain loyalties.
^ TOPFreddie
Wednesdays, 8:30pm (7:30 Central)
Four women to every man are great odds when you're a single guy out on the town, but not ideal when it comes to your living situation. Freddie is a young, successful chef with his own restaurant and a stylish bachelor pad. The world should be his oyster at this stage in life, but bachelorhood isn't working out exactly as he envisioned.
Freddie loved growing up in a house full of women. He loved the energy of everyone running around, loved cooking for them all, but now he's finally realizing why his father used to lock himself in the bathroom just for some piece and quiet. Still, Freddie believes family always comes first which is why he insisted his sister, sister-in-law, niece and grandmother come live with him after his brother-in-law passed away. Slowly, but surely, they are taking over his domain, and voicing their many opinions about his love life. Freddie will have to learn to balance his role as provider, brother, grandson, and uncle, all while trying to enjoy what should be his swinging single days.
^ TOPGeorge Lopez
Wednesdays, 8pm (7 Central)
Since he became the plant manager at an L.A. airplane parts factory, George has handled a complicated and tumultuous job with his sense of humor intact. His affable and loyal friend and leader, Ernie (Valente Rodriguez) often ribs him, and dealing with his tough and acerbic but loving mother, Benny (Belita Moreno), while sifting through her vast assortment of lies about his childhood, and maintaining a civil relationship presents a constant challenge, both at work and at home.
Fortunately George's devoted wife, Angie (Constance Marie), possesses the patience of a saint and copes surprisingly well with Benny's questionable behavior and insensitive wisecracks, and with George's freewheeling approach to parenthood. Her recent success as a cosmetics salesperson and her drive to pursue a new, more stimulating career tries George's patience, but in the end makes him love and rely upon her that much more. George and Angie's twelve-year-old son, Max (Luis Armand Garcia), is dyslexic and a sarcastic ball of energy, while their 15-year-old daughter, Carmen (Masiela Lusha), struggles against her parents to assert her own independence while dealing with self esteem problems and the tribulations of being a teenage high school girl. George is further tested daily by the arrival of his newly divorced father-in-law, Vic (Emiliano Diez).
| Why You Crying? : My Long, Hard Look at Life, Love, and Laughter (paperback)Abandoned by his California migrant-worker father at the tender age of two months and deserted by his own mother at the age of ten years, Lopez was raised by his grandparents, who viewed love as a four-letter word. "I was angry, alone, teased, and tormented," writes Lopez. "I grew up around Nobodies as a Nobody wanting to be something else." Why You Crying? -- a sentence borrowed from the grandmother who bullied him -- is the story of Lopez's journey to become Somebody. Along the way he riffs on the amusing differences between Chicano and gringo culture, shares his struggle with alcohol and depression, reveals amusing backstage anecdotes, and paints a vivid portrait of a fascinating life and career that have broken barriers of race, culture, and class. Read it and weep! | |
| Original Latin Kings of Comedy (DVD)Shot on tour in El Paso, Texas, at the Abraham Chavez Theater, Original Latin Kings of Comedy delivers raw, edgy and hilarious stand-up comedy from some of the most successful Latino comedians, including Paul Rodriquez, George Lopez, Cheech Marin, Alex Reymundo, and Joey Medina. |
Grey's Anatomy
Sundays, 10pm (9 Central)
Meet Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo). She's a woman trying to lead a real life while doing a job that makes having a real life impossible. Meredith is a first year surgical intern at Seattle Grace Hospital, the toughest surgical residency program west of Harvard. She and fellow first-year interns Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh), Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl), George O'Malley (T.R. Knight) and Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) were students yesterday. Today they're doctors and, in a world where on the job training can be a matter of life and death, they're all juggling the ups and downs of their own personal lives.
The interns are guided by an established team of doctors who are determined to shape them into skilled surgeons or break them: Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson), a senior resident responsible for training them, is so tough that she's nicknamed "The Nazi." Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) is the flirtatious but very capable surgeon who shares a forbidden but undeniable sexual attraction with Meredith. Preston Burke's (Isaiah Washington) arrogance is second only to his skill with a scalpel. Overseeing them all is Dr. Richard Webber (James Pickens, Jr), Seattle Grace's paternal, but no-nonsense chief of surgery.
| Grey's Anatomy (music soundtrack)The Grey's Anatomy soundtrack features an eclectic mix of indie pop and rock artists whose music heard during the first and second seasons of Grey's Anatomy, a wildly popular ABC drama about surgical interns in Seattle. The soundtrack features electrifying music from such beloved indie artists as Rilo Kiley, The Postal Service, Ben Lee, and Medeski, Martin & Wood, as well as undiscovered talent such as London-based electropop duo Psapp, who supply the show's main title song "Cosy in the Rocket." The album's tracks, many of which can be heard during key emotional scenes in various episodes, were chosen by the show's creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes and executive producer Betsy Beers, from a large pool of artists introduced to them by music supervisor Alex Patsavas, who is also the music supervisor of Fox's The O.C.. "We fall in love with the songs," says Rhimes. "We ride around listening to them in our cars. We call each other to talk about them on the phone. We get them into our heads and into our souls. And then we weave them into the show because we can't live without them." Track Listings: 1. The Postal Service "Such Great Heights"; 2. Roisin Murphy "Ruby Blue"; 3. Maria Taylor "Song Beneath The Song"; 4. Tegan and Sara "Where Does The Good Go"; 5. Mike Doughty "Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well"; 6. Get Set Go "Wait"; 7. The Eames Era "Could Be Anything"; 8. Rilo Kiley "Portions For Foxes"; 9. Joe Purdy "The City"; 10. Medeski, Martin & Wood "End of the World Party"; 11. Ben Lee "Catch My Disease" (Live Version); 12. The Ditty Bops "There’s A Girl"; 13. The Radio "Whatever Gets You Through Today"; 14. Inara George "Fools In Love"; 15. Psapp "Cosy In The Rocket" |
Hope and Faith
Fridays, 9pm (8 Central)
Hope (Faith Ford), a down-to-earth, happily married mom of three, had her tidy world up-ended by the arrival of her celebrity sister, Faith (Kelly Ripa). Faith was living the high life in Hollywood as a daytime soap star until her character was suddenly killed off. Afer a year under her roof wreaking havoc, Hope can attest that you can kill the diva off the drama, but you can't take the drama out of the diva.
^ TOPHot Properties
Fridays, 9:30pm (8:30 Central)
Manhattan real estate is a realtor's market. No one ever gets what they want so they're always looking for something better, a concept that applies equally well to relationships.
Ava, Lola and Chloe have taken the cutthroat out of their real estate business by working as a team with the mantra "What Would Oprah do?" Chloe's single and insecure, Ava's a fabulous 40 with a brand new boy toy husband and Sophia's a Latina lovely who recently discovered her husband is gay. All three worked hard to be successful, but today, their world expanded when naive socialite Emerson walked though the door. They were supposed to sell her and her fiance a home, but instead broke up her engagement and got a new partner. She brings to the table her phone book of friends waiting to be housed. Together these four friends will turn over properties while turning heads.
^ TOPIn Justice
In Justice is a mid-season replacement for the 2005-2006 season.
Every year, hundreds of innocent men and women get convicted of crimes they didn't commit. Sloppy police work. False testimony. Biased juries. In the blink of an eye an innocent man can lose his life to the mistakes of an imperfect system. And every year the number of innocents who live without hope behind bars multiplies, while the real criminals walk free.
The innocent have finally found a champion in a blustery but charismatic attorney named David Swayne. A legendary litigator, Swayne is the head of the Justice Project, a high-profile, non-profit organization made up of hungry young associates who fight to overturn wrongful convictions, liberate the falsely accused and discover the identity of those really to blame. Whether the ego driven Swayne is doing this in the pursuit of justice or publicity remains to be seen. Thank goodness he has his partner, crackerjack investigator and ex-cop Charles Conti, to keep him honest. He's the serious to Swayne's swagger and together they work to rectify the mistakes of the justice system one case at a time.
Using real life stories as inspiration, the producers of the critically acclaimed life as we know it have created an intriguing legal drama reminiscent of Reversal of Fortune in which clients who are presumed guilty must ultimately be proven innocent.
^ TOPInvasion
Wednesdays, 10pm (9 Central)
For centuries man has searched the skies for signs of intelligent life... but to no avail. What if the explanation lay in the fact that aliens were already here... already among us? And what if all of the natural disasters we have been experiencing of late were smokescreens designed to mask something far more ominous?
When yet another devastating hurricane threatens Florida, temporarily cutting off a small town at the edge of the Everglades, U.S. Park Ranger Russell Poole takes heroic measures to keep both the town's citizens and his family safe. In the middle of the violent storm, his young daughter is the only one to see small lights floating towards the water, seemingly unaffected by the vicious winds. At the time he thinks nothing of her claim, but begins to suspect that something may indeed be amiss when his missing ex-wife is found naked, with no memory of what happened during the storm.
As the tiny town struggles to recover while his nemesis, the Sheriff, quarantines the entire area, Poole begins to investigate the strange goings on, unwittingly beginning a fight for the survival of the human race.
^ TOPJake In Progress
Returning January 2006 on Mondays, 9:30pm (8:30 Central)
Life moves at a non-stop pace for Jake Phillips (John Stamos), a New-York based publicist-to-the-stars who's the key player at Magnum PR Agency. Handsome, incredibly well-dressed, he's on call 24/7 to meet the needs of his A-list clientele. Whether it's a macho action star caught in an embarrassing clinch, an older actress trying to dump her much-younger (and even more famous) boyfriend, or two warring teen divas - Jake is there to spin the facts and control his client's image, a task that often leads him into unexpectedly funny situations. Complicating his work life even further is his boss, Naomi (Malick), a woman in a people profession who frankly can't stand people, and who often uses Jake to act as her go-between when things get too personal with the staff or the clients. The fact that Naomi is an expectant single mom in the difficult final stretch of her first pregnancy doesn't help matters. Brooke (Bowen) is an office temp who doesn't take any of Jake's BS, and she's one of the few women who has ever said "no" to a date with him.
But the drama in Jake's professional life has nothing on his personal life, as he strives to find the perfect girl to commit to, once and for all. A one-time player, he's determined to find "the one" woman to settle down with. But that's a little difficult for a guy who's so hard to pin down he can't even commit to a home - he lives out of a hotel. He came close to commitment once, but when his fiancee dumped him flat, it left Jake a little vulnerable. His friend since childhood, Adrian (Gomez), a married dentist living in the suburbs, vicariously enjoys Jake's adventures and offers him a sympathetic ear when things don't go right. Then there's Patrick (Hoffman)... he's a performance artist and David Blaine-wanna-be who crossed Jake's path when Jake dated Patrick's old girlfriend. Jake's been trying to get rid of him ever since, without much luck, and he pops up at the oddest times and most difficult moments in Jake's life.
^ TOPLess Than Perfect
Less Than Perfect is not on the fall 2005 schedule, but will be held for a mid-season replacement.
Sara Rue stars as Claudia Casey, an enthusiastic assistant who loves her job working for GNB Network news anchor Will Butler, played by Eric Roberts. After two years, Claude has become more adept at fending off her condescending co-workers, Kipp (Zachary Levi) and Lydia (Andrea Parker), who have been determined to get rid of her to further their own ambitions. Now, while continuing to spar with these snobs, she's being pestered in new ways: Lydia is obsessed with her upcoming wedding to on-air pundit Jeb (Patrick Warburton, new series regular), sharing all the details with everyone at the office -- especially Claude -- and Kipp needs Claude's counsel as he struggles with his new job as Jeb's assistant. Fortunately Claude still has the support of three friends at GNB: the brash and blunt Ramona (Sherri Shepherd), the loyal but idiosyncratic Owen (Andy Dick), and her blowhard next-door neighbor, Carl (Will Sasso), who's also the cafeteria manager.
^ TOPLost
Wednesdays, 9pm (8 Central)
Out of the blackness, the first thing Jack (Matthew Fox) senses is pain. Then burning sun. A Bamboo forest. Smoke. Screams. With a rush comes the horrible awareness that the plane he was on tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island. From there it's a blur, as his doctor's instinct kicks in: people need his help.
Stripped of everything, the 48 survivors scavenge what they can from the plane for their survival. Some panic. Some pin their hopes on rescue. A few find inner strength they never knew they had -- like Kate (Evangeline Lilly), who, with no medical training, suddenly finds herself suturing the doctor's wounds. Hurley (Jorge Garcia) -- a man with a warm sense of humor despite the desperate situation -- does his best to keep his cool as he helps those around him to survive. Charlie (Dominic Monaghan) is a faded rock star who harbors a painful secret. Sayid (Naveen Andrews) is a Middle Eastern man who must wrestle with the racial profiling directed at him by some of his fellow survivors. Jin (Daniel Dae Kim) and Sun (Yunjin Kim) are a Korean couple whose traditions, values and language are foreign and thus causes much to get lost in the translation. Sawyer (Josh Holloway) has an air of danger surrounding him, and his intense sense of mistrust for everyone around him could prove to be fatal to his fellow castaways. Michael (Harold Perrineau) has just gained custody of his nine-year-old son, Walt (Malcolm David Kelley), after the death of his ex-wife -- they are a father and son who don't even know each other. Locke (Terry O'Quinn) is a mysterious man who keeps to himself, and who harbors a deeper connection to the island than any of the others. And self-centered Shannon (Maggie Grace) -- who actually gives herself a pedicure amid the chaos -- and her estranged controlling brother, Boone (Ian Somerhalder) -- constantly bicker and must learn to get along if they are to survive.
The band of friends, family, enemies and strangers must work together against the cruel weather and harsh terrain if they want to stay alive. But the island holds many secrets, including the intense howls of the mysterious creatures stalking the jungle, which fill them all with fear. Fortunately, thanks to the calm leadership of quick-thinking Jack and level-headed Kate, they have hope. But even heroes have secrets, as the survivors will come to learn.
| Lost - The Complete First Season DVDScheduled to be released September 6, 2005. Pre-order now! This 7 disc set includes the entire first season of the mega hit TV show, including the original pilot. Extras include "Tales from the Island" (a behind-the-scenes feature), "Lost Revealed" (an expert panel dissects the series), behind the music, on-set photography, original casting tapes, bloopers, rare deleted scenes, and audio commentaries. | |
| The Lost Chronicles: The Official Companion Book (Book with DVD)Scheduled to be released September 14, 2005. Pre-order now! When Lost debuted, viewers were immediately captivated. On a remote South Pacific Island, 48 plane crash survivors are forced to scavenge what they can and battle cruel weather and, at times, each other. Some panic. Others pin their hopes on rescue. And some find strength they never knew they had. But the island has many secrets -- and hidden dangers -- as more than 17 million viewers are discovering. The Lost Chronicles is the must-have guide for those fans. Filled with a detailed episode guide and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, the fully illustrated book offers plot twists and backstories that will help fans uncover the mysteries of Lost. Also included are reflections and anecdotes from cast members, writers, and executive producer/creator J. J. Abram that readers won’t find anywhere else. In addition, the book comes with an exclusive hour-long DVD containing unaired scenes from the show. | |
| Lost 2006 Wall CalendarThe Lost 2006 Calendar features a full-color image from the show each month. The show's growing legion of fans will delight in reliving the excitement and adventure from their favorite new show |
The Miracle Workers
The Miracle Workers is a mid-season replacement for 2005-2006.
The Miracle Workers are an elite team of physicians who embrace revolutionary medical treatments many never knew existed. Each week, the show will focus on a single patient with a serious medical condition and follow as this dream team of medical professionals changes his or her life forever through treatment. The team will utilize their extraordinary expertise in cutting edge medical technology to restore not only the health but also the hope of the patient. Each episode will feature some of the world's most renowned medical experts performing breakthrough procedures to heal those who need it most, making possible what was previously thought impossible. For individuals who otherwise would never have access to elite medical specialists or the ability to afford costly procedures, The Miracle Workers will make possible what was previously thought impossible.
^ TOPMy Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids will not be returning for the fall 2005 season.
Michael Kyle, a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. As he teaches his three children some of life's lessons, he does so with his own brand of wisdom, discipline and humor.
Damon Wayans stars as Michael Kyle, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Jay Kyle, George O. Gore II as Jr., Jennifer Freeman as Claire Kyle, Parker McKenna Posey as Kady Kyle, Noah Gray-Cabey as Franklin, Andrew McFarlane as Tony and Brooklyn Sudano as Vanessa.
| Bootleg (book)Nothing is too outrageous for Damon Wayans. Whether he's talking about family, celebrities, racism, relationships, politics, or sex, he takes no prisoners. And in Bootleg, Damon brings it all on, uncut and uncensored. Filled with laughs, craziness, and lots of truth, Bootleg will leave you hurting for more! |
The Night Stalker
Thursdays, 9pm (8 Central)
There are things in the dark, things adults deny but children are right to fear... When a pregnant woman is snatched from her home, the shocked citizens of L.A. believe it's an act of domestic violence. But crime reporter Carl Kolchak suspects that the truth is far more complicated. That's because 18 months ago, Kolchak's wife was killed in a bizarre fashion and he has been the FBI's #1 suspect ever since.
Kolchak's determination to find out the truth behind his wife's mysterious murder has led him to investigate other crimes that seem to have some kind of supernatural component. But he's trying to piece together a puzzle that keeps changing its shape. Who or what is committing these crimes? How are they all related? And why do some victims end up with a strange red mark on their hands in the shape of a snake? With sidekick Perri Reed, a sexy if skeptical fellow reporter in tow, Kolchak will go to any lengths to answer these questions. But when he does discover the truth -- will anyone believe him?
^ TOPRodney
Tuesdays, 8:30pm (7:30 Central)
In the middle of real, everyday America, Rodney's life revolves around two things: His family -- wife Trina and their two boys, Jack and Bo -- and his horrible job at a fiberglass plant. He also makes time for his longtime friend, Barry, and his man-hungry sister-in-law, Charlie, a frequent visitor to the Hamilton house.
Rodney stars Rodney Carrington as Rodney Hamilton, Jennifer Aspen as Trina Hamilton, Amy Pietz as Charlie, Nick Searcy as Barry, Oliver Davis as Jack Hamilton and Matthew Josten as Bo Hamilton.
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Sons & Daughters
Sons & Daughters is a mid-season replacement for 2005-2006.
Family is always unpredictable, so why write a family comedy when you can live dangerously and improvise instead? Like real families, you never know what will happen when you give characters total freedom.
Adult siblings Cameron, Sharon, and Jenna have many years of shared history in this small town that includes many mistakes. This is proved by the multiple marriages and many children in their close extended clan. Sharon's postponed her mid-life crisis for the sake of her kids but her sexless marriage and slacker son don't make things easy for her. Jenna, the youngest, wanted to be a singer, but instead is a single mom who still lives at home. Luckily her parents love babysitting their grandson. Middle child Cameron, despite having kids from two marriages is the glue that holds the family together. With all the messy interpersonal relationships, rivalries and religious differences, everyone needs someone to be the family's designated driver.
^ TOPSupernanny
Fridays, 8pm (7 Central)
In each episode of Supernanny, the Supernanny observes how the parents handle their day-to-day obstacles with their children. Once she's assessed the pitfalls, she works with the parents, instilling her tried-and-true methods for transforming unwanted behavior. Then, after demonstrating just how well the new style will work and getting unbelievable results from the children, the parents must fly solo with the Supernanny techniques. For several days they try to implement Jo's suggestions, and she revisits them at the end of the program to help keep them on track for the future.
| Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children (Book)Jo Frost, a.k.a. Supernanny, is the answer to every stressed-out parent's dreams. In ABC's primetime TV series by the same name, Jo works miracles on problem children by dispensing hard-won wisdom and reassuring us that parents really do know best. The Supernanny method gives parents the know-how to tackle problem areas such as mealtime, bath time, bedtime, bedwetting, homework, sibling rivalry, aggressive behavior, or a child who just won't do what he or she is told to do. Divided into action-oriented problem and solution sections, Supernanny will show parents how to restore harmony and authority in the home using the Supernanny's ten basic rules and her effective, no-nonsense approach to problem-solving. | |
| Supernanny: 2006 Page A Day CalendarA parenting tip on each page. |
What About Brian
Coming January 2006 on Mondays, 10pm (9 Central)
Brian is the guy everyone wants as a best friend. He's the guy who'll stand by you at your wedding, drive you to the hospital, cheer your kids on at their little league game... the guy who every wife dotes on and every husband wants to either grab a beer with or live vicariously through. But as all of his friends pair off and Brian emerges as the last bachelor standing, questions begin to arise in his head: Is there such a thing as Mr. or Mrs. Right? Why does love have to be so complicated? What is his problem with commitment? What lies in his future? What about kids? What is going on with him?
At 34, Brian is the last single guy in his group of friends: his best friend Adam was going to break up with picture-perfect Marjorie but proposed instead. Brian's sister, Nic, and her boy-toy husband, Angelo, are trying hard to have kids. The bohemian Dave and Deena have three little girls and no sex life. And, like all married people, they can't wait for Brian to join their "club," though they're not exactly sure why. As for Brian, well, he's a serial monogamist but still holds out hope that one day he'll open the door and be blinded by love.
^ TOPWife Swap
Monday, 8 Eastern, 7 Central, 10 Pacific
Wife Swap is not a competition or a contest. It is a reality show unlike any other, where the battlegrounds are the kitchens and living rooms, child-rearing is a subject of intense and heated debate, and the outcome isn't a cash prize, but a couple's opportunity to re-discover why they love each other and decided to marry in the first place.
