Picks of the week:
ROOKIE BLUE
Thursday, August 5 – 9pm ET/PT
“Hot and Bothered”
A heat wave makes life on the streets even more perilous for the rookies. The squad discovers that a serial rapist may be on the loose, and during a blackout, Andy must take down a vicious predator alone.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Friday, August 6 – 8pm ET/PT *Season Finale*
“Thanksgiving”
In the Season 4 finale, the Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner. Meanwhile, Julie and Landry receive an interesting proposition from a surprise visitor; Tim makes a difficult decision; and East Dillon rallies around the Lions.
**ALL NEW EPISODES**
LIE TO ME
Monday, August 2 – 8pm ET/PT
*Max Martini (The Unit) Guest Stars*
“Headlock”
Lightman risks being exposed as a gambler in an underground fight club when one of the fighters is found dead. Meanwhile, Foster’s romance with Burns (guest star Max Martini) hits a snag when she uncovers a troubling secret.
THE GOOD GUYS
Monday, August 2 – 9pm ET/PT *Summer Finale*
“Don’t Tase Me, Bro”
When Dan accidentally exposes a participant in the Witness Protection Program, it prompts a dangerous crime family to send a hit man after the witness to prevent him from testifying. In order to protect the man, Jack and Dan must join forces with a beautiful yet no-nonsense U.S. Marshal before time runs out.
IN PLAIN SIGHT
Monday, August 2 – 10pm ET/PT
“Death Becomes Her”
A woman from an organized crime family seeks help from Mary when her protection status is threatened.
WIPEOUT
Tuesday, August 3 – 8pm ET/PT
“Knock Knock, Who’s There? Wipeout”
Contestants tackle the Door Knock, Pendulum Shape Shifter and Moving Big Balls.
BIG BROTHER
Wednesday, August 4 – 8pm ET/PT
In this episode, the Power of Veto competition takes place.
100 MILE CHALLENGE
Wednesday, August 4 – 10pm ET/PT *New Series*
“Day 1: The Purge”
Based on the book 100 Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating and hosted by its authors, Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon, this series challenges the citizens of Mission, British Columbia, to consume only food and drink produced within a 100-mile radius for 100 days. In this episode, Smith and MacKinnon examine the participating six families’ eating habits and wonder about their abilities to adapt to a new lifestyle. As the challenge begins, reality soon sets in when the families struggle to figure out what to have for breakfast on their first day.
BIG BROTHER
Thursday, August 5 – 8pm ET/PT *Live Episode*
The fourth house guest is evicted from the Big Brother house and the Head of Household competition takes place.
HAWTHORNE
Thursday, August 5 – 10pm ET/PT
“Trust Me”
The hospital director agrees to take on patients who would normally go to a now-closed ER at another hospital. Among the patients is a study partner of Christina’s daughter, Camille. When the boy is suspected of doing drugs, Christina wonders if Camille is, as well.
BIG BROTHER
Sunday, August 8 – 8pm ET/PT
In this episode, nominations for the next eviction are revealed.
**COMING SOON**
TEEN CHOICE AWARDS 2010
Monday, August 9 – 8pm ET/PT
*Hosted by Katy Perry and the Guys of Glee: Canadian Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, and Mark Salling*
The Teen Choice Awards celebrate the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion. Co-hosting with multi-platinum recording artist Katy Perry are the guys of Glee: Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale and Mark Salling. This year’s ceremony will feature appearances by Jane Lynch, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Channing Tatum, Ellen DeGeneres, Josh Hutcherson, Cat Deeley, Kristen Bell, Miranda Cosgrove, Zac Efron, Ashley Greene, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Zachary Levi, Leighton Meester and Jim Parsons. The two-hour awards show will also include performances by Perry, Jason DeRulo and Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars.
