Below is a chronological listing of detailed programming highlights for July 2 – 8. All programming is subject to change.
“Dignity”
Wilfred’s (Jason Gann) popularity creates problems for Ryan (Elijah Wood).
“Telling Jokes/Set-Up”
Louie (Louis C.K.) has dinner at a friend’s house.
“Untitled”
Comedian Russell Brand (Arthur) shares his unvarnished and unfiltered take on current events, politics and pop culture in front of a live studio audience.
Mantracker: Monday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Hawaiian locals and band mates Brandon and Seth think they have a “6 pack” of tricks to beat the Canadian Mantracker Chad Savage. Will they have to sober up to tackle the rough and wild terrain of Big Island Hawaii?
**Series Premiere**
“Ostrich Races”
In the series premiere “Ostrich Races,”contestants Kalyn and Erin travel to Chandler, Arizona to compete against one another in the Ostriches Races. Feathers fly when the competitors realize how hard it is to balance on a 250 lb bird at 70 km per hour with no saddle or harness. Outside of the competition, Kalyn and Erin have placed an edible side bet, tasking a local chef to help them prepare an unforgettable punishing delight for the loser. The winner will get the glory, and the loser will Get Stuffed.
**Series Premiere**
“Pilot”
**Series Premiere**
“Bricks and Mortals”
In the series premiere “Bricks and Mortals,” haggler extraordinaire and owner of Vancouver’s largest liquidation store, Jeff Schwarz, finds treasure in a trash heap as he picks through the remains of a heavy duty diesel shop. From power tools to forklifts, Schwarz has hit the motherload and decides the best way to sell and make a big profit is through an auction.
**Season Premiere**
“Roller Ghoster”
In the Season 8 premiere, TAPS travels to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, to investigate their first-ever amusement park, where the midway is haunted by a little girl’s spirit. TAPS also helps a family in Antrim, New Hampshire, whose children are being contacted by ghosts. Family and friends fear the home is no longer safe.
“Norway Mountain Part Two”
Proving to be the most difficult survival expedition of survivorman Les Stroud’s 20-year career, he continues his 10-day quest for survival in the Norwegian Mountains. With no food or water, no safety or camera crew, Stroud must haul 65 lbs. of camera gear down the slick wet mountainside in the hope of finding shelter. Scavenging what he can from the barren landscape, exhausted and starving, Stroud draws on his years of experience and the will to survive in order to make it the full 10 days.
***Two Back-to-back Episodes***
“Shannon Doherty”
“Bret Michaels” 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT
Entrepreneur and legendary singer Bret Michaels is in the market for a new pad. Although he’s put his blood, sweat and tears into making his 10 acre Scottsdale, Arizona ranch his dream house, he wants to surprise his family with a new home when they return from vacation. Along with his realtor, Janice, Michaels hits up the real estate in the beautiful Scottsdale desert. Each home is grander than the next but Michaels needs a home that will allow him to keep up his rock star style, while giving him the peace of mind that his family is safe and secure while he’s on the road.


