[Reality-TV-Fanatics] New Shows, Movies, etc for November 2017

 

WHAT NEW SHOWS & MOVIES ARE COMING UP?

FLIP OR FLOP FORT WORTH (HGTV) · [series premiere] · 11/2/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from HGTV's press release, September 2017) Military veterans Andy and Ashley Williams are the newest expert flippers featured in an HGTV Flip or Flop spinoff - Flip or Flop Ft. Worth. Premiering on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the nine-episode season follows Andy, a real estate agent and home renovation expert, and his wife, designer Ashley, as they purchase some of Fort Worth's most rundown properties and transform them into stunning family homes. The couple, who met while serving in the United States Armed Forces in Iraq, are also the parents of two young children. "Each property we buy has its own unique problems," said Andy. "Ashley and I have learned that when doing a flip, we need to make the best use of the home's space. This is the most critical change we can make to add the most value." During the series, Andy and Ashley take the fixer uppers down to the studs while saving the original features that will most appeal to buyers. The series also will highlight the duo's commitment to hiring fellow veterans to assist on their projects, including landscape designer Andrew Turner who helps Andy and Ashley add curb appeal to several homes during the season. "Our flips can get a bit chaotic," said Ashley. "But that's good when flipping a house because it means things are rolling and you're getting closer to selling the home for top dollar."

S.W.A.T. (CBS) · [series premiere] · 11/2/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from CBS's press release, May 2017) Inspired by the television series and feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a locally born S.W.A.T. sergeant newly tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to the streets where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, former Marine Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson (Moore) has everything it takes to successfully bridge the divide between his two worlds and excel at leading his dedicated team of brave men and women as they risk their lives to protect the community. Aaron Thomas, Shawn Ryan, Justin Lin, Neal Moritz, Marney Hochman, Danielle Woodrow and Pavun Shetty are executive producers for Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Television Studios. Lin directed the pilot.

ALIAS GRACE (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 11/3/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's press release, July 2017) The series will be broadcast in Canada on CBC and will stream everywhere else globally on Netflix on Friday, November 3. The story of Alias Grace follows Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), a poor, young Irish immigrant and domestic servant in Upper Canada who, along with stable hand James McDermott (Kerr Logan), was convicted of the brutal murders of their employer, Thomas Kinnear, and his housekeeper, Nancy Montgomery (Anna Paquin), in 1843. James was hanged while Grace was sentenced to life imprisonment. Grace became one of the most enigmatic and notorious women of 1840s Canada for her supposed role in the sensational double murder, and was eventually exonerated after 30 years in jail. Her conviction was controversial, and sparked much debate about whether Grace was actually involved in the murder, or merely an unwitting accessory.

FINDING ESCOBAR'S MILLIONS (DISCOVERY) · [series premiere] · 11/3/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Discovery's press release, October 2017) At one time Pablo Escobar -- the most wanted man on the planet -- buried masses of his estimated multi-billion-dollar fortune all over Colombia. Legends say the vast majority of it has never been found. With never-before-granted access and permission in Colombia, two former intelligence officers armed with the skills and training from 10 years of work in the CIA go on the hunt for the alleged hidden treasure in this all-new series. Discovery's brand-new series, FINDING ESCOBAR'S MILLIONS, premieres Friday, November 3 at 10 pm ET/PT. Doug Laux and Ben Smith, former CIA operations officers who served multiple tours throughout the Middle East, work with the original DEA agents that handled the case to infiltrate Escobar's inner circle in search of the cash. This elite team uses unprecedented access to technology, a never-before-seen CIA tradecraft skill set and numerous inside sources to scour Columbia for the money. Doug and Ben first set their sights on Barrio Escobar, a former trash dump that the drug lord transformed into a neighborhood, providing housing for the poor and homeless during his reign. To this day, Pablo Escobar is highly regarded in the neighborhood, and the residents continue to be loyal to his legacy. Doug and Ben connect with a local and make their way inside the Barrio in an all-out search for Escobar's cash, but curiosity from area residents forces them to scale back their investigation. Throughout the season, Doug and Ben scour Columbia for clues Escobar left behind, but will the two former operatives uncover Escobar's fortune and secrets, or will they come up empty-handed?

ANIMAL CRIBS (ANIMAL PLANET) · [series premiere] · 11/3/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from Animal Planet's press release, October 2017) Designer and animal enthusiast Antonio Ballatore, winner of HGTV's Design Star and lead on HGTV's The Antonio Treatment, has partnered with Animal Planet for the first time to bring his visionary and innovative design aesthetic to pet lovers everywhere in the all-new series, ANIMAL CRIBS, which premieres Friday, November 3 at 9 PM ET/PT. On ANIMAL CRIBS, Antonio, his project manager Grace, and his right hand-dog, Chewie the bulldog, along with a team of Catsperts and Barkitects, transform drab, cramped homes and outside areas into functional, high-style spaces for both pets and the people they love. Antonio's excitement for both design and animals drive him to go the extra mile for his clients and their four-legged, winged, and scaly friends. The newly designed spaces, renovated specifically for the homeowners and their pets, feature design elements that alter homes to become creative and purposeful spaces for all to enjoy. "Antonio's design expertise, along with his fun and fearless personality, plus amazing 'before & after' reveals, make this an entertaining, must-watch series," said Patrice Andrews, General Manager of Animal Planet. "We welcome Animal Cribs and Antonio and his crew to the Animal Planet family and to our Friday night line-up." This season on ANIMAL CRIBS viewers will see a cabin redesign for a family and their blind dog; a complete backyard renovation featuring a pet-safe fire-pit; a man-cave that can accommodate 20 pets; and a room design complete with a soaring sculptural cat climbing wall, among other design transformations.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF ICE (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/4/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Taylor Cole, Damon Runyan, Wendy Crewson; Those years of law school pay off for Emma but not in ways one would expect. When she finds out that her beloved ice-sculpting contest, part of her hometown's Christmas festival, has been canceled, she springs into action. Determined to keep it going, she enlists sponsors and artists. Nick, the town's ace artisan, isn't interested in competing this year, but Emma wants him as her teammate. Considering what she's managed to accomplish, Nick is impressed and signs on. As Emma and Nick work together, she realizes there's more to life than legal briefs. And transformed by Emma's can-do spirit, Nick is invigorated, too. They just might have a shot at winning this very special Christmas contest — and a lot more.

LOST WIFE OF ROBERT DURST, THE (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 11/4/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, July 2017) While Robert Durst has captured headlines with his recent arrest and controversy surrounding the documentary, The Jinx, Lifetime puts his forgotten first wife Kathie at the center of The Lost Wife of Robert Durst. Young and wide-eyed Kathie (Katharine McPhee, Scorpion) falls in love with charming, yet quirky real estate scion Robert Durst (Daniel Gillies, The Originals), only to find their marriage turning stranger, darker and more disturbing as time passes. But when Kathie disappears in 1982, her family and friends are deeply disturbed that her disappearance isn't taken seriously by police. While Durst is currently in jail awaiting trial for the murder of his close friend, journalist Susan Berman, the questions linger as to what really happened to Kathie. The Lost Wife of Robert Durst pulls back the curtain on the world of Robert Durst and explores what may have happened between him and Kathie. Based on the book A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by investigative journalist Matt Birkbeck, the film is executive produced by Lincoln Square Productions' Linda Berman (Madoff) and Rudy Bednar (Final Witness). Emmy Award winner Yves Simoneau (Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee) directs from a script written by Emmy nominee Bettina Gilois (Bessie).

MR. CHRISTMAS (HMC) · [original telefilm] · 11/4/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Starring: Sam Page, Tara Holt; Tom Jacobs has built an entire business around helping clients find the perfect gift for their loved ones. Since his company's busiest time of the year is the holidays, he's earned himself the nickname Mr. Christmas. When Tom's good friend Paul comes to him asking for help in finding a gift for his girlfriend, Jenny, Mr. Christmas finds himself in a bit of trouble. The more he learns about Jenny during his research, the more he likes her, and the guiltier he feels being caught between his heart and his best friend. With Christmas rapidly approaching, Tom dreads his encroaching deadline as it will mean an end to his time with Jenny and perhaps an end to his only chance at being with his one true love.

MISS CHRISTMAS (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/5/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Brooke D'Orsay, Marc Blucas; Holly Kuhn (D'Orsay) is on her annual mission of finding a majestic specimen for The National Tree. While searching for the perfect Christmas fir for the Washington, D.C. Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, Holly receives a letter from a boy detailing why his town boasts the most beautiful evergreen. Holly travels to the boy's quaint New England town, where she meets his handsome uncle, Sam McCary (Blucas). Sam owns the land from which it grows and is a protective steward. It holds such deep meaning for Sam that he's not about to let it be chopped down even for such an honor. Still, Holly finds herself falling for Sam, and they discover the magic that this perfect tree can bring, just in time for the holidays.

GUY'S BIG PROJECT (FOOD) · [series premiere] · 11/5/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from Food Network's press release, September 2017) Guy Fieri has visited thousands of restaurants on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, literally putting food-road shows on the map. Now, Guy is searching for Food Network's next big culinary-travel series. After receiving and sorting through thousands of submissions from hopeful hosts with promising concepts, Guy and his team of food and television experts narrowed it down to a final group of prospects that will vie to have their idea developed into a show on Guy's Big Project. The six-episode journey begins on Sunday, November 5th at 9pm ET/PT and documents every twist and turn as the prospects move from initial pitch through development to network review, to the ultimate end goal - the premiere of a new show on Food Network.

CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR (HMC) · [original telefilm] · 11/5/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Catherine Bell, Eric Close; Lydia, a successful professional organizer, is constantly trying to grow her business, but even her ambition takes a back seat to love when she meets Robert, a frazzled widower with two young children. A toy inventor, Robert is asked to present his new Christmas toy line to a superstore. His challenge is he only has 12 days to get his life and his business in order. Talk about a Christmas rush! Lydia shows Robert that this task goes way deeper than messy junk drawers and encompasses every aspect of his life. While she's intent on helping him straighten out details he had long ignored, Robert teaches the buttoned-up Lydia that messiness can be a delightful part of life.

XSCAPE: STILL KICKIN' IT (BRAVO) · [series premiere] · 11/5/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from Bravo's press release, September 2017) "Xscape: Still Kickin' It" will follow the four original members of the multi-platinum hit 90's girl group, as they make their triumphant return to the stage after nearly 20 years apart. Since the breakup, Kandi has become a sought after Grammy-winning songwriter and successful entrepreneur, but is she ready to share the spotlight again? Putting her music on hold to make family her number one priority, Tiny is keen on relaunching herself in the industry, but just as her music career is on the rise her marriage is tested. LaTocha is all about focusing on the group and pushing them to the next level of super stardom, meanwhile, Tamika who continued in the industry over the years is looking to get back to her roots with where her music career all started. With two sold out shows in Detroit, performances at the BET Awards and Essence Festival, will the group be able to reconcile and look past bubbled up resentments and give their fans the comeback they've been eagerly anticipating?

SMILF (SHOWTIME) · [series premiere] · 11/5/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST

(from Showtime's press release, August 2017) SMILF will take a raw and honest comedic look at a single, 20-something from Southie, Bridgette (Frankie Shaw), whose desires for relationships, sex, and a career collide with the realities of young, single motherhood. Adapting her Sundance Film Festival Jury award-winning short film, Shaw will star, write, produce and direct the semi-autobiographical comedy, with Oscar(R) nominee Michael London (Sideways), Emmy(R) nominees Janice Williams (Confirmation), Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (The Office, Bad Teacher), and Scott King (Difficult People) executive producing. Multiple Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell will co-star in her first series regular TV role as Tutu, Bridgette's prideful Southie mother who lives by her own set of rules. The series is produced by ABC Signature Studios as a co-production with SHOWTIME.

VEGAS CAKES (FOOD) · [series premiere] · 11/5/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Food Network's press release, October 2017) Freed's Bakery in Las Vegas has been making magic happen for fifty-eight years with their famous cakes and Food Network reveals the creativity and skill that goes into these unique creations in the ten-episode series Vegas Cakes. Freed's may look like a neighborhood bakery, but the cake artists in their secret back room make the most fun, outrageous and elaborate cakes in town. From a giant Cadillac Cake for the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly weekend and a stunt man's birthday cake illustrating a legendary record jump to cakes for Las Vegas legends like Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Newton and Penn and Teller, Freed's sugary creations wow their guests every time. Vegas Cakes kicks off with two back-to-back episodes on Sunday, November 5th at 10pm ET/PT. "The sinfully sweet masterpieces on Vegas Cakes are works of art," said Courtney White, Senior Vice President, Programming, Scripps Networks Interactive. "Watching these unique confections take shape is sure to entertain our audience and inspire them to think outside the cakebox."

TOP WING (NICK) · [series premiere] · 11/6/17 at 12:30 PM · [regularly airs] · weeknights from 12:30 PM-1:00 PM EST

(from Nickelodeon's press release, October 2017) Nickelodeon takes adventure to new heights in the brand-new CG-animated preschool series Top Wing (26 episodes), premiering Monday, Nov. 6, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The action-packed series follows a team of eager young birds as they work together to help their island community, go on amazing adventures and earn their wings as full-feathered rescue birds. Produced by 9 Story Media Group, Top Wing features storylines that help preschoolers build self-confidence, and includes lessons about perseverance and hard work. Following its U.S. launch, Top Wing will roll out internationally in 2018. Top Wing follows four best friend rescue birds--Swift, Penny, Rod and Brody--who are training to earn their wings at the Top Wing Academy on Big Swirl Island. With the help of their mentor Speedy, and unique turbo-charged vehicles and high-tech gadgets, the cadets are assigned different missions to sharpen their rescue skills and help those in need while learning valuable lessons along the way.

STOVE TOTS (FYI) · [series premiere] · 11/6/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from FYI's press release, October 2017) In "Stove Tots," viewers will see a first-hand look at the cut-throat world of junior culinary competitions. The series will follow the next generation of cooking masters - young maestros of the kitchen - as they prepare and compete in cook-offs across the U.S. These culinary prodigies have sophisticated palates, impressive knife skills, competitive drives and extremely involved parents. Each episode will feature a new group of culinary wunderkinds, along with their overbearing parents, as they prepare recipes, search for inspiration and deal with the pressures of competition. It all leads up to competition day, where three culinary phenoms will go head-to-head in a two-round elimination tournament. Stove Tots is produced for FYI by Collins Ave.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE CHALLENGE (FOOD) · [series premiere] · 11/6/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Food Network's press release, October 2017) It's the most wonderful time of the year and Food Network is spreading sweet holiday cheer with Holiday Baking Championship on Monday, November 6th at 9pm ET/PT and Christmas Cookie Challenge at 10pm ET/PT. There is no better way to ring in the holiday season, than with decadent baked goods galore and the most irresistible holiday treats! Holiday cookies are a seasonal staple and they are more than mere sweets -- they are gifts, mementos of childhood, and most certainly made with pride. In Christmas Cookie Challenge, premiering Monday, November 6th at 10pm ET/PT, host Eddie Jackson challenges festive and talented cookie makers in this seasonal seven-episode competition. In each episode, five daring cookie makers must prove their holiday skills through two rounds, as lead judge Ree Drummond, joined by a rotating panel of guest judges, including Kimberly Bailey, James Briscione, Damiano Carrara, Dan Langan, Jamika Pessoa, Jordan Pilarski, Aarti Sequeira and Joy Wilson, determine which baker will have the best Christmas ever, walking away with a $10,000 prize.

HEALER, THE (TLC) · [series premiere] · 11/6/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from TLC's press release, October 2017) When Charlie Goldsmith was 18 he discovered that he had an ability to heal people that defies belief and what we know about human capability. An energy healer like no other from Melbourne, Australia, THE HEALER follows Charlie's life and work as he is sought after by athletes, celebrities and people from all walks of life hoping to be cured of their chronic and debilitating ailments. The ability to heal is a power that many are skeptical of, and he's on a path working with scientists and medical professionals to bring credibility to his work. Charlie often visits the United States to continue spreading awareness to his often-misunderstood approach to healing. He has helped relieve people from chronic injuries, auto immune conditions, infections, severe body pain, inflammation, allergies and many other conditions often taking less than 60 seconds. The premiere episode features Diamond, 38 from Apple Valley, CA who suffers from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and heavily relies on her family for all physical tasks; Anthony, 18 and from Glendora, California, who experiences severe joint pain and frequent migraines due to having Lyme Disease and actress Jennifer Grey who has had chronic neck pain since she was in a car accident 30 years ago. THE HEALER is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions for TLC.

FATE/APOCRYPHA (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 11/7/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Netflix's press release, August 2017) Fourteen Heroic Spirits gather for an apocryphal Holy Grail War. In a city called Fuyuki, seven magi and their Heroic Spirits once clashed in a Holy Grail War. But amid the chaos of the Second World War, a magus made off with the Grail. Decades later, the Yggdmillennia clan holds the Grail high and secedes from the Mage's Association, declaring their independence. Angered by the move, the Association sends assassins after them, only to have them wiped out by a Yggdmillennia Servant. The choice is made to fight Servants with Servants, and the Holy Grail War system is expanded to two factions of seven Servants each. A Holy Grail War of unprecedented scale -- a Great Holy Grail War -- begins in Trifas, Romania. The series stars Natsuki Hanae, Maaya Sakamoto, Koki Uchiyama, Miyuki Sawashiro, Junichi Suwabe, Saori Hayami, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Koji Yusa, Ryotaro Okiayu, Makoto Furukawa, Rumi Okubo, Tetsu Inada, Mitsuru Miyamoto, Satoshi Tsuruoka, Ai Nonaka, Kei Shindo and Sakura Tange. Fate/Apocrypha is an ANIPLEX/A-1 Pictures production. The series will be 25 episodes that premiere is the US and Canada on November 7 and everywhere else, except Japan, on December 2.

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE (AMAZON) · [series premiere] · 11/7/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Amazon's press release, September 2017) When you give a mouse a cookie, he'll probably ask for a glass of milk, and then...who knows what he'll ask for next? Based on the beloved books by Laura Numeroff (Dennis the Menace) and Felicia Bond and executive produced by Numeroff, Bond and Emmy Award-winning writer Ken Scarborough (Arthur, Sesame Street, Curious George) who also serves as head writer, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie follows the adventures of Mouse, Oliver, Moose, Pig, Cat, and Dog, as they discover that when you've got a curious Mouse for a friend one thing always leads to another, then another, and then another! The show's learning approach was developed in consultation with authors Mimi Ito and John Seely Brown and revolves around a cause and effect narrative structure that sparks imagination and the creativity engendered by knowing that possibilities are endless. The pilot and beloved book are both rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by customers with 82% 5-star reviews for the pilot and 84% 5-star reviews for the book. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie will feature new recordings by Grammy nominated recording artist Lisa Loeb.

BARGAIN MANSIONS (DIY) · [series premiere] · 11/7/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from DIY Network's press release, September 2017) Home renovator Tamara Day transforms Kansas City's forgotten centuries-old properties into spacious dream homes on DIY Network's newest series Bargain Mansions. Premiering Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the 12-episode series showcases Tamara as she scoops up rundown mansions for a fraction of their worth, uncovers distinctive features hidden by years of decay and incorporates the modern amenities that will attract buyers. "These large old homes just need a little more love to bring them back to their former glory," said Tamara. "Restoring homes is my passion and I'm grateful it's my job too." In each episode, Tamara, a mother of four, teams up with her own father and mentor, Ward, as she takes on challenges common to older homes, including water damage and cracked foundations. She also redesigns unusual layouts to create desirable open-concept spaces. With strict timelines and budgets in place, Tamara saves and restores the authentic features such as pocket doors, stately staircases and exposed brick walls of these historic properties. In addition to original charm, the finished homes boast refreshed exteriors, gorgeous kitchens and spa-like bathrooms.

LONG ROAD HOME, THE (NGC) · [two-hour series premiere - special time] · 11/7/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from National Geographic Channel's press release, October 2017) National Geographic's eight-part global event series The Long Road Home, a gripping and intimate look at the toll war takes on soldiers and their families, will debut with a special two-hour premiere Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at 9/8c. The series moves to its regular date and time of Tuesdays at 10/9c beginning Nov. 14. Based on the New York Times best-selling book by internationally acclaimed journalist Martha Raddatz, The Long Road Home tells the story of "Black Sunday," when a small platoon of soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division was ferociously ambushed in Sadr City, Baghdad, in April 2004. Eight Americans would make the ultimate sacrifice that day and more than 65 would be seriously wounded. No soldier fights alone. The soldiers in this story are no exception. The scripted series offers viewers an intimate window into the experience of war as seen through the eyes and the hearts of the soldiers themselves and their families back home. It is an adrenaline-fueled and emotional journey that follows the action of the battle on two simultaneous fronts - the chaotic, terror-filled streets of Sadr City, where a group of inexperienced young soldiers faces an unexpected and unimaginable attack with bravery they never knew they had, and the homefront at Fort Hood, where family members, desperate for news of their loved ones and fearing the worst, discover their own courage and determination as well. With unprecedented intimacy, the eight-part series tells the stories not only of these courageous soldiers but also of their compatriots involved in the three desperate and deadly rescue missions launched to save them. Across eight hours, reflecting the exact amount of time the soldiers were pinned down, each episode highlights a different character's unique and compelling journey as we come to understand their heroism and humanity.

DAMNATION (USA) · [series premiere] · 11/7/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from USA's press release, September 2017) An epic saga about the secret history of the 1930s American heartland, DAMNATION centers on the mythic conflict and bloody struggle between big money and the downtrodden, God and greed, charlatans and prophets. The pilot introduces Seth Davenport (Killian Scott, "71"), a man masquerading as a small town Iowa preacher in the hopes of starting a full-blown insurrection against the status quo. Focused on his mission, he is unaware that an industrialist tycoon has hired a professional strikebreaker named Creeley Turner (Logan Marshall-Green, "Quarry") to stop the uprising by any means necessary. But unbeknownst to those around them, these two men already share a secret bloody past. The series also stars Sarah Jones, Chasten Harmon, Melinda Page Hamilton, Christopher Heyerdahl and Joe Adler. From executive producers Tony Tost ("Longmire"), Adam Kane ("American Gods"), James Mangold ("Logan") Guymon Casady ("Game of Thrones") and Daniel Rappaport ("Office Space") on behalf of Entertainment 360, the pilot was written and created by Tost and directed by and executive produced by David MacKenzie (Oscar(R) nominated "Hell or High Water"). Universal Cable Productions co-produces the series with Netflix, who will have first-run rights to the series outside of the U.S.

TEXAS METAL (VELOCITY) · [series premiere] · 11/7/17 at 10:00 PM

IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN (FOOD) · [series premiere] · 11/8/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from Food Network's press release, October 2017) The elite Iron Chef culinary society is back on Food Network full-force with fresh competitors, secret ingredients and over-the-top action in the new series Iron Chef Showdown, premiering Wednesday, November 8th at 9pm (all times ET/PT). Hosted by the inimitable Alton Brown and set in the newly renovated Kitchen Stadium, each standalone episode pits two up-and-coming chef competitors against each other, but only one earns the right to face a legendary Iron Chef and answer life's most savory question: "whose cuisine reigns supreme?" The Chairman (Mark Dacascos) and floor reporter Jaymee Sire join Alton as the culinary drama unfolds each week, with Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Jose Garces, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon and newest member Stephanie Izard each taking on talented, determined challengers over the ten-episode season. Preceding Showdown's premiere is the one-hour special Iron Chef: Where Are They Now at 8pm, which explores the latest and greatest achievements of favorite Iron Chefs, followed by the debut of retrospective series Iron Chef: Behind the Battle at 10pm. Online, digital companion series Alton's Ingredient Alchemy rolls out simultaneously with a closer look at some of the latest Iron Chef secret ingredients.

IRON CHEF: BEHIND THE BATTLE (FOOD) · [series premiere] · 11/8/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Food Network's press release, October 2017) The elite Iron Chef culinary society is back on Food Network full-force with fresh competitors, secret ingredients and over-the-top action in the new series Iron Chef Showdown, premiering Wednesday, November 8th at 9pm (all times ET/PT). Hosted by the inimitable Alton Brown and set in the newly renovated Kitchen Stadium, each standalone episode pits two up-and-coming chef competitors against each other, but only one earns the right to face a legendary Iron Chef and answer life's most savory question: "whose cuisine reigns supreme?" The Chairman (Mark Dacascos) and floor reporter Jaymee Sire join Alton as the culinary drama unfolds each week, with Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Jose Garces, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon and newest member Stephanie Izard each taking on talented, determined challengers over the ten-episode season. Preceding Showdown's premiere is the one-hour special Iron Chef: Where Are They Now at 8pm, which explores the latest and greatest achievements of favorite Iron Chefs, followed by the debut of retrospective series Iron Chef: Behind the Battle at 10pm. Online, digital companion series Alton's Ingredient Alchemy rolls out simultaneously with a closer look at some of the latest Iron Chef secret ingredients.

BUSHCRAFT BUILD-OFF (DISCOVERY) · [series premiere] · 11/8/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Discovery's press release, October 2017) Discovery is taking survival to a new level as they search for the most talented bushcrafters from across the country. Hosted by primitive skills master Matt Graham, Bushcraft Build-Off, premiering on Wednesday, November 8th at 10pm ET/PT, is an all-new competition series where elite builders compete in a gruelling, seven-day race against the clock. And this is a bushcraft challenge, so there's no hardware store in sight. The builders can only use the natural materials in their immediate surroundings. This competition will test the primitive building skills that have allowed survivalists to thrive in the wilderness for generations. But is now amplified on the web and through social media as these young masters attempt to outdo one another with more and more elaborate builds. Leading the Bushcraft Build-Off charge is legendary bushcrafter Matt Graham (Dual Survival). Each week, Matt challenges two master bushcrafters to compete head-to-head in builds that test their abilities in different environments, topography and primitive living challenges. Each build pushes the competitors' skills, stamina and creativity to the limit as they try to create eye-popping builds - from bridges to weapons to structures to transportation - using nothing but their hard-won skills, a few simple hand tools and whatever resources nature provides.

JOB INTERVIEW, THE (CNBC) · [series premiere] · 11/8/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST

(from CNBC's press release, October 2017) CNBC's new primetime series "The Job Interview" goes inside one of life's most pressure-filled experiences - where the words you say, the clothes you wear, and even the expression on your face can mean the difference between success and failure. Premiering Wednesday, November 8th with back-to-back episodes at 10PM and 10:30PM ET/PT, this ten-episode observational series brings viewers into the room as real employers conduct real interviews with real candidates, only one of whom will land an offer. As candidates step off the elevator, every bead of sweat, awkward handshake, and nervous laugh is captured on camera. The stakes are high, the interviews are real and somebody's going to get hired.

CROMARTIES, THE (USA) · [series premiere] · 11/9/17 at 10:30 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from USA's press release, September 2017) For the first time in 11 years since being drafted into the NFL, Antonio Cromartie is a full-time dad. Terricka, his wife, loves having Antonio home to help raise their five, soon to be six, kids, but Antonio's OCD, intense competitiveness and his raising their kids the same way he would coach a football team may prove to be too much for the whole house! There's not exactly a playbook for parenting, but as a team, Antonio and Terricka are making their own rules. A Wilshire Studios production, THE CROMARTIES is executive produced by Justin Tucker and Art Lyons.

GLITTER FORCE DOKI DOKI (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 11/10/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

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EXTREME CAKE MAKERS (COOKING) · [series premiere] · 11/10/17 at 11:00 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 11:00 PM-12:00 AM EST

(from Cooking Channel's press release, October 2017) Welcome to the world of extreme cake making, where bakers and sugar craft specialists dream up ever more elaborate ways to satisfy our sweet tooth.

SWEETEST CHRISTMAS, THE (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/11/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Lacey Chabert, Lea Coco, Jonathan Adams; When struggling pastry chef Kylie Watson (Chabert) learns she's made it to the finals of the American Gingerbread Competition, she thinks her competitive spirit has finally paid off and hopes the publicity will help her jumpstart her new café. There's just one problem — the oven she's supposed to use breaks down right before the contest. Determined to enter, she reaches out to Nick Mazannti (Coco), her old boyfriend from culinary school who gave up his dream of being a pastry chef to take over his family's pizzeria. Nick allows her to use his industrial pizza oven at night to craft her ambitious gingerbread confections. As the two reminisce about the dreams of their youth, their romance is rekindled. But just as Kylie is on the cusp of taking the grand prize — and embracing true love — things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend takes drastic steps to win her back. Kylie realizes she must embrace the Christmas Spirit or risk losing both the contest and her new love.

OSCAR PISTORIOUS: BLADE RUNNER KILLER (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 11/11/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, September 2017) Oscar Pistorious: Blade Runner Killer tells the story of the sprint runner dubbed the "Blade Runner," and his rise to fame as a gold medalist Paralympic champion and as the first double-leg amputee to participate in the Olympics. Oscar's (Andreas Damm, Elementary) resilience to overcome his disability combined with his apparent fairy tale relationship with model Reeva Steenkap (Toni Garrn, Under the Bed) turned him into a media favorite. This all shattered one Valentine's Day night when four bullets were fired and Reeva's life was taken. Her brutal death shocked the world and the court room drama that followed consumed the news. Told from the point of view of the people most affected -- Reeva and her mother -- Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer will give the inside scoop of the events leading up to Reeva's killing, the relationship between Oscar and Reeva, the cracks that were forming in it, as well as what allegedly happened on that tragic night and the courtroom trials that followed.

SONG FOR CHRISTMAS, A (HMC) · [original telefilm] · 11/11/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Starring: Rebecca Tobin and Kevin McGarry; Pop superstar Adelaide Kay is so fed up with her controlling manager that she sneaks off the tour bus after their latest squabble. Though exhilarated to be free, she finds herself stranded in the freezing cold of a Pennsylvania winter, with no money and no plan. A local family, the Lapps, take her in. They know the true meaning of the season, even if they're close to losing their dairy farm. No one in the family recognizes Adelaide except Dillon, the oldest son. He figures she's the ticket to fast cash and plots to snap photos of Adelaide around the farm and sell them to the tabs. What he doesn't plan, however, is their mutual attraction.

CAT VS. DOG (ANIMAL PLANET) · [series premiere] · 11/11/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · saturdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Animal Planet's press release, October 2017) When cats and dogs live together under the same roof and chaos ensues, lives can be turned upside down and households torn apart. In CAT VS. DOG, cat expert Jackson Galaxy (My Cat from Hell) and dog expert/trainer Zoe Sandor provide support, direction, key insight and much needed help to families seeking to establish peace between dogs and cats in turbulent homes. CAT VS. DOG premieres Sat., Nov. 11 at 10PM ET/PT. In each episode of CAT VS. DOG, Jackson and Zoe meet pet owners and witness first-hand the dog and cat behaviors negatively impacting their home life. Jackson and Zoe determine the behaviors that need to be addressed by both humans and animals and then they create a long-term plan so cats and dogs can live happily together. Their plans include daily routines and procedures to be carried out over several months with the goal of conflict resolution to create a home where cats and dogs can get along.

ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/12/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega; Weeks before Christmas, interior designer Laura is sent to her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico to remodel a landmark hotel. As Laura is kept busy with the renovations, her 8-year-old daughter Nicole is introduced to the art of salsa dancing at a local dance studio. Laura is surprised to find that the studio's owner is Ricardo, her old high school sweetheart and former salsa dance partner. When Laura and Ricardo reconnect, sparks fly on and off the dance floor. The beautiful Christmas traditions of New Mexico become the backdrop for spirited dancing and unexpected romance.

NO ACTIVITY (CBSAA) · [series premiere] · 11/12/17 at 8:30 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:30 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from CBS's press release, October 2017) CBS All Access, the CBS Television Network's digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today revealed the official NSFW red band trailer and key art for its first original comedy series, NO ACTIVITY. The series will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 12, in conjunction with the chapter one conclusion of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. The first season of NO ACTIVITY will feature eight episodes with new episodes available weekly on Sundays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers. From executive producers Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Funny Or Die, NO ACTIVITY celebrates the mundane in what should be a high stakes sting operation. Set against the world of a major drug cartel bust, the series follows two low-level cops who have spent far too much time in a car together; two criminals who are largely kept in the dark; two dispatch workers who haven't really clicked; and two Mexican tunnelers who are in way too small a space considering they've only just met. The cast of NO ACTIVITY includes Patrick Brammall and Tim Meadows along with guest stars Mark Berry, Arturo Castro, Mackenzie Davis, Bridget Everett, Will Ferrell, Darren Gilshenan, Travis Guba, Jake Johnson, Sunita Mani, Jason Mantzoukas, Adrian Martinez, Jesse Plemons, Fred Pohl, Alex Rodriguez, Amy Sedaris, J.K. Simmons, Courtenay Taylor, Michaela Watkins and Daniel Zolghadri.

ENGAGING FATHER CHRISTMAS (HMC) · [original telefilm] · 11/12/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Starring: Erin Krakow, Niall Matter and Wendie Malick; It's Christmas and Miranda (Krakow) leaves Seattle with a suitcase full of presents to join her long- lost family in Carlton Heath, where she will experience the joyful traditions she missed as a child. Last Christmas, Miranda fell in love with Ian (Matter), a local man who helped her as she searched for her father, James Whitcomb, a famous theatre actor she believed had a connection to the town. At his widow Margaret's (Malick) request, Miranda agrees to keep it a secret to protect the family from scandal. This Christmas, she fears the warm welcome she received from the Whitcomb family will soon turn cold when Miranda receives an anonymous text from someone who threatens to expose her identity.

UNEXPECTED (TLC) · [series premiere] · 11/12/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from TLC's press release, October 2017) TLC explores the ups and downs of three pregnant teen couples and the parents who raised them, in the new one-hour six-episode series UNEXPECTED, premiering Sunday, November 12 at 10/9c. Pulling back the curtain on the complicated family affair that is teenage pregnancy, the series will look at various stages of each pregnancy and the first few weeks of parenthood with teens who happened to have been raised by teens. The series focuses on three teen couples who are entirely unprepared to have a child and their parents or grandparents who must step in and help through this huge life change. Tensions mount between the families as everyone has conflicting ideas for what is best for the young parents and their child - from where they will live to whether or not they should get married. TLC is working in partnership with the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (The National Campaign) to help viewers use UNEXPECTED as a way to spark meaningful conversations about unplanned pregnancies. Teen and unplanned pregnancy have dropped by more than half since the early 1990's, according to the National Campaign. However, nearly one in four girls will get pregnant by age 20, and children of teen moms are more likely to become teen parents themselves. Based on themes covered in the show, The National Campaign is creating discussion-starters, information and tips for families, teens, and other trusted adults to help them talk openly and ensure all young people have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant. These family resources will be available for viewers at TLC.com/Unexpected.

AMC VISIONARIES: ROBERT KIRKMAN'S SECRET HISTORY OF COMICS (AMC) · [series premiere - special night & time] · 11/12/17 at 11:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from AMC's press release, September 2017) AMC announced today that "AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics" will premiere as a two-night television event starting on Sunday, November 12th at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a second episode on Monday, November 13th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, in its regular time slot. The six-part one-hour documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books and features interviews with icons such as Stan Lee, Patty Jenkins, Lynda Carter, Kevin Smith, Famke Janssen, J.K. Simmons, Michelle Rodriguez, and Todd McFarlane, among many others.

ILL BEHAVIOUR (SHOWTIME) · [series premiere] · 11/13/17 at 10:30 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Showtime's press release, October 2017) SHOWTIME has acquired the BBC series ILL BEHAVIOUR, a six-part comedy thriller about the boundaries of friendship and the lengths taken to preserve it. Starring Chris Geere (You're the Worst), Lizzy Caplan (MASTERS OF SEX) and Tom Riley (DaVinci's Demons), ILL BEHAVIOUR focuses on Joel (Geere) who uses any methods, conventional or otherwise, to save Charlie (Riley) when Charlie announces that he is abandoning chemotherapy treatment for his cancer. Written by Sam Bain (Peep Show) and directed by Steve Bendelack (Friday Night Dinner), ILL BEHAVIOUR makes its SHOWTIME debut on Monday, November 13 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. ILL BEHAVIOUR is produced by Fudge Park Productions. In ILL BEHAVIOUR, the recently divorced Joel moves in with best friend Charlie, who sets him up on a date with Nadia (Caplan), a doctor who also happens to be a raging alcoholic. Their connection is complicated by the newest revelation about Charlie's condition, sending the trio and mutual friend Tess (Jessica Regan, Doctors) down a reckless path. Tempers flare, temperatures rise, copious amounts of alcohol are consumed, cross-bows are brandished, friends turn into enemies, enemies turn into lovers and life-long relationships bend, stretch - and shatter.

FUTURE MAN (HULU) · [series premiere] · 11/14/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Hulu's press release, July 2017) Future Man stars Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) as "Josh Futturman," a janitor by day/gamer by night who is recruited by mysterious visitors to travel through time in order to prevent the extinction of humanity.

HUNT FOR THE ZODIAC KILLER, THE (HISTORY) · [series premiere] · 11/14/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from History's press release, October 2017) Throughout the early 1960s and 1970s, the Zodiac Killer, one of history's most famous unidentified serial murderers, terrorized America in a spree of heinous attacks, sending taunting letters and codes filled with bizarre and ancient symbols. This code has baffled some of the greatest minds in cryptology for over 50 years. HISTORY's new nonfiction limited series, "The Hunt For The Zodiac Killer" opens up a new investigation into the mystery of this twisted serial assassin. Premiering on Tuesday, November 14 at 10PM ET/PT, this five-part limited series, features a team of top investigators and code-breakers, working in tandem with a super-computer, known as CARMEL, the first of its kind programmed to think like a killer. This team believes they may have broken a significant portion of the diabolically complicated code, Z340, and have been granted unprecedented access to police files, new witnesses, new clues, and the cooperation of representatives of the CIA and FBI.

TRIXIE & KATYA SHOW, THE (VICELAND) · [series premiere] · 11/15/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST

(from Viceland's press release, September 2017) November 15th @ 10pm marks the premiere of "THE TRIXIE & KATYA SHOW." Born out of their popular YouTube series "UNHhhh", which recently landed a coveted spot on Entertainment Weekly's "Must List" of the Ten Things They Love This Week (EW, 7/28/17). The show is a hilarious hybrid of late night, daytime, and advice shows. Hosted by "RuPaul's Drag Race" fan favorites Trixie Mattel (Season 7's breakout, whose elimination remains one of the most controversial in "Drag Race" herstory) and Katya Zamolodchikova (an All-Stars Finalist and Season 7's "Miss Congeniality"), the girls discuss anything and everything from their distinct points of view. Topics run the gamut from hook-ups and break-ups, fear, God, death and porn, to name a few.

MOST EXPENSIVEST (VICELAND) · [series premiere] · 11/15/17 at 10:30 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Viceland's press release, September 2017) Following the girls on November 15th @ 10:30 PM is the premiere of "MOST EXPENSIVEST" hosted by Grammy winning hip-hop superstar 2 Chainz who takes viewers on a charming and unexpected tour of the culture of excess. Kinetic and completely unpredictable, 2 Chainz "investigates" all manner of products and services, driven by a central question: Is it worth it? Is it sh*t? Or is it "The Sh*t"? Shot in New York City and Las Vegas, "Most Expensivest" dives headlong into the absurdly luxurious and will determine if $4,000 canine cologne, an $800 bottle of beer or $5,000 Chicken Wings are really worth it.

BACK (SUNDANCE NOW) · [series premiere] · 11/16/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from SundanceTV's press release, October 2017) Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service, today announced the new premiere date for "BACK," the scripted original co-production created and written by Oscar nominee Simon Blackwell ("Veep", "In the Loop," "Peep Show"), set to debut exclusively in the U.S. Thursday, November 16th on Sundance Now. The six-part dark comedy is directed by Ben Palmer ("The Inbetweeners") and reunites "Peep Show" co-stars and BAFTA winners, David Mitchell and Robert Webb. The scripted original follows Stephen (Mitchell) as he tries to follow in his recently deceased father's footsteps and take over the family business. But his plans are soon foiled by the unexpected return of his estranged foster brother, Andrew (Webb). Jan Diedrichsen, General Manager of SundanceTV and Sundance Now, commented, "Funny and clever with a strong emotional heart, Back is an auteur-driven series that brings together a unique pairing of some of today's best comedic minds. It is the perfect entrée into comedy for Sundance Now, with its compelling yet relatable characters and hilarious storylines. We are sure that this laugh-out-loud, addictive comedy will have members binge-watching in one sitting." After the death of his father, a pub landlord and local legend, Stephen (Mitchell) - whose only achievements so far have been marriage, followed by divorce, and a slightly disappointing refurbish of a pub - finally has a chance to shine as he is set to take over the family business. But his plans are interrupted when the charming Andrew (Webb), a former foster child briefly raised by Stephen's parents, turns up out of the blue at his father's funeral and is eager to renew his relationship with the closest thing to a family he has ever known. While Andrew quickly charms the rest of Stephen's dysfunctional family, including his mother Ellen, sister Cass and uncle Geoff, Stephen quickly begins to resent Andrew, who he sees as a glib, dangerous sociopath who's about to steal his family, his business and his life.

MARVEL'S THE PUNISHER (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 11/17/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's press release, October 2017) After exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife and children, Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) uncovers a conspiracy that runs far deeper than New York's criminal underworld. Now known throughout the city as The Punisher, he must discover the truth about injustices that affect more than his family alone. The series is executive produced by showrunner Steve Lightfoot (Hannibal), Jim Chory (Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Jessica Jones, Marvel's Luke Cage) and Jeph Loeb (Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Jessica Jones, Marvel's Luke Cage) who also serves as Marvel's Head of Television. Marvel's The Punisher is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. The cast also features Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Girls, The Lake House), Deborah Ann Woll (Marvel's Daredevil, True Blood), Ben Barnes (Westworld, The Chronicles of Narnia), Amber Rose Revah (Emerald City, Indian Summers), Michael Nathanson (The Knick, Wolf of Wall Street), Jaime Ray Newman (Bates Motel), Jason R Moore (A Lonely Place for Dying), Daniel Webber (11.22.63) and Paul Schulze (Nurse Jackie).

STRETCH ARMSTRONG & THE FLEX FIGHTERS (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 11/17/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Netflix's press release, July 2017) Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is flexing more muscle in programming for kids with the announcement of Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters, a new original series from Hasbro Studios premiering on Netflix. The new teenage superhero animated series will reimagine the classic Hasbro brand Stretch Armstrong into a relatable kids adventure that features diverse characters with wacky powers and a playfully humorous storyline. Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters follows high school student Jake Armstrong and his two best friends Nathan Park and Ricardo Perez who are accidentally exposed to an experimental chemical that forever changes their seemingly normal lives, transforming them into unlikely heroes who embark on a series of adventures.

I AM ELIZABETH SMART (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 11/18/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, July 2017) 2017 marks the 15-year anniversary of Elizabeth Smart's abduction. Part of a cross-network event with A&E, Lifetime's I Am Elizabeth Smart is the definitive, authorized movie about the harrowing kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, told from her perspective and with her full participation. In June 2002, Elizabeth Ann Smart (Alana Boden) was a 14-year-old girl when she was abducted from her Salt Lake City home by religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell (Skeet Ulrich). He brought her to a hilly encampment where, with his twisted accomplice Wanda Barzee (Deirdre Lovejoy), he held Elizabeth captive. She was starved, drugged, raped and subjected to bizarre religious rituals until, nine months later, she enabled her own rescue. A film about the kidnapping was rushed on the air shortly after the incident, but it shied away from the reality of what Elizabeth went through. Now, in I Am Elizabeth Smart, Elizabeth herself, as a producer and on-screen narrator, explores how she survived, and confronts the truths and misconceptions about her captivity. I Am Elizabeth Smart is executive produced by Steve Michaels, Jonathan Koch and Joan Harrison of Asylum Entertainment, Allison Berkley and Joseph Freed of Marwar Junction Productions. Barbara Lieberman and Tom Patricia also executive produce the movie with Elizabeth Smart serving as producer. Sarah Walker directs from a teleplay by Tory Walker. The two-part documentary special, Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography debuts on A&E on November 12 and 13.

COMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/18/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Danica McKellar, Neal Bledsoe; Allie Richfield is at a crossroads when she lands a job as house manager for the exquisite Ashford Estate in the Virginia countryside. While preparing the place for sale, Allie plans one final Christmas Eve gala for the Marley family, though they seem to be a family in name only. There's Kip Marley, who never met a party he didn't like; Robert, the handsome but all-business executor of the estate; Sloane, who arrives with her two young children, sans husband, and the 90-year-old matriarch, Pippa, a spitfire who doesn't want to put the house up for sale at all. As Allie is inserted into the home and the lives of the Marley family, she finds herself drawn to Robert -- even as Kip pursues her. Can she navigate her suddenly complicated love life, while helping mend family feuds and maybe teaching all the true spirit of Christmas?

COLD BLOODED: THE CLUTTER FAMILY MURDERS (SUNDANCE) · [two-hour series premiere] · 11/18/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · weeknights from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from SundanceTV's press release, July 2017) SundanceTV today announced that its four-hour documentary series "Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders" from Academy Award(R) nominee Joe Berlinger will air as a two-night special event on Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th starting at 9p/8c. The series focuses on the infamous crime that shocked the nation and was chronicled in Truman Capote's seminal book, In Cold Blood - the November 15, 1959 brutal murder of four members of the Clutter family in their home in a small Kansas farming community, a crime seemingly without motive. An AMC Studios, RadicalMedia and Third Eye Motion Picture Company production, the true crime documentary takes a fresh in-depth look at the legendary case - digging into the resulting investigation, and the convictions and executions of Perry Smith and Richard Hickock. "Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders" draws from the first-hand accounts of relatives, family friends, townspeople and law enforcement -- some of whom have never spoken publicly before. In addition to commentary from surviving Clutter family members, there are new insights from Paul Dewey, son of Alvin Dewey, who was the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's lead detective on the case; Gerald Clarke, Truman Capote biographer and friend; and actor Scott Wilson, who played murderer Richard "Dick" Hickock in the Academy Award-nominated motion picture, among others. The series also presents never-before-seen details such as original photographs, audio recordings, and documents from the case, as well as memoirs and letters from the murderers and their families. Through this immersive investigation, the true crime docuseries deepens our understanding of this notorious crime and explores the role it played in the American psyche.

CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING (HMC) · [original telefilm] · 11/18/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Starring: Julie Benz and Michael Shanks; A military widow (Benz), whose faith in Christmas has lapsed, rents an apartment to a handsome Army Captain, recovering from an injury in battle, and whose faith in Christmas is inspirational. As they team up to save the town's military museum with a Christmas fundraising event, these two 'wounded birds' find themselves falling in love — and being healed by the magic of Christmas.

GIFT TO REMEMBER, A (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/19/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Darcy Archer works in a small bookstore in Manhattan. A daydreamer, she refuses to settle for anything less than being swept off her feet by the perfect man… literally. One day, when cycling to work, Darcy accidentally crashes into a sharply dressed gentleman walking his dog. He is knocked out cold, rushed to hospital and falls into a coma. And his dog gets left behind. Wracked with guilt, Darcy takes the dog and plans to reunite him with his owner, Aidan. As she discovers the mysterious stranger's world of books, travel, adventure and all the wonderful things she's ever dreamed about, Darcy builds a picture of this man and wonders if he could be THE ONE… But when Aiden wakes up, Darcy discovers he had been dog-sitting for his boss when he had the accident, and the picture she had of him is completely wrong!

BRAMBLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS, A (HMC) · [original telefilm] · 11/19/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Starring: Autumn Reeser, David Haydn-Jones, Teryl Rothery; While settling his father's estate, Finn Conrad becomes suspicious as to why the man left a nurse $50,000. His dad knew her for less than two months before he died. Just before Christmas, Finn wants what to reclaim what he considers his family's money, going undercover to investigate the bed and breakfast the nurse has recently taken over. When Finn meets Willa, he discovers she's not a conniving gold digger at all, but a woman in need who put the money to good use. When she discovers his true identity, will it keep Willa from ever trusting him again?

EXTREME HOTELS (TRAVEL) · [series premiere] · 11/19/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Travel Channel's press release, October 2017) Travel Channel's hotel expert, Anthony Melchiorri, is heading off the beaten path in search of extraordinary overnight stays on land and sea. In Travel Channel's new series "Extreme Hotels," premiering Sunday, November 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, Melchiorri explores unique and breathtaking accommodations in bucket-list locales. From snowcapped peaks in the Swiss Alps to the shores of Vietnam, follow along as Melchiorri explores one-of-a-kind hotels in extreme settings. "After dedicating years to rescuing struggling hotels - my new mission takes me to the most beautiful and extreme locations imaginable in search of the ultimate hotel experience," said Melchiorri. "And I must admit that I am enjoying these wild accommodations, not to mention the clean sheets!"

BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES (DISNEY XD) · [one-hour series premiere] · 11/20/17 at 8:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from Disney XD's press release, March 2017) Disney XD has ordered an early second season of the highly anticipated "Big Hero 6 The Series" before the first season premieres this fall, with Emmy Award-winners Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley and Nick Filippi (the team behind the global hit Disney Channel series "Kim Possible") as executive producers. Based on Walt Disney Animation Studios' Academy Award-winning feature film inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, the series stars Maya Rudolph as Aunt Cass, Jamie Chung as Go Go, Scott Adsit as Baymax, Ryan Potter as Hiro, Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon, Khary Payton as Wasabi, Brooks Wheelan as Fred, Alan Tudyk as Alistair Krei, David Shaughnessy as Heathcliff and Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee as Fred's dad. The announcement was made today by Marc Buhaj, senior vice president, Programming and general manager, Disney XD. Buhaj said, "Mark, Bob and Nick have delivered a dynamic adventure series that follows the Big Hero 6 superhero team, led by audience favorites Hiro and Baymax. We are honored to have the opportunity to further expand the elaborate world and engaging characters of 'Big Hero 6 The Series' with this early second season order." The Disney Television Animation-produced series picks up immediately following the events of the feature film and continues the adventures and friendship of 14-year-old tech genius Hiro and his compassionate, cutting-edge robot Baymax. Along with their friends Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Go Go and Fred, they form the legendary superhero team Big Hero 6 and embark on high-tech adventures as they protect their city from an array of scientifically enhanced villains. In his normal day-to-day life, Hiro faces daunting academic challenges and social trials as the new prodigy at San Fransokyo Institute of Technology.

MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS (HULU) · [series premiere] · 11/21/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Hulu's press release, July 2017) Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? Marvel's Runaways is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other but who must unite against a common foe - their parents.

WHO KILLED TUPAC? (A&E) · [series premiere] · 11/21/17 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from A&E's press release, October 2017) A&E Network will premiere the six-part limited series "Who Killed Tupac?" which follows famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as he conducts, for the first time ever, a no-stone-unturned investigation twenty years after the death of the dynamic and influential rapper and actor. This series promises to bring to light confidential, exclusive documents, interviews and information that will be used to both support as well as discredit some of the key theories haunting this murder investigation over the past two decades. In addition, Grammy-nominated rapper, The Game, wrote the series opening song, "Heaven 4 a Gangster" as a tribute to his hero, Tupac Shakur. "Who Killed Tupac?" will premiere on Tuesday, November 21 at 9pm ET/PT on A&E. "Who Killed Tupac?" is a six-hour limited series, focusing on the investigation, twenty years after the death of the prolific and influential rapper and actor, Tupac Shakur. Each installment of this investigative series will include aspects from the legendary artist's life as well as follow famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as he conducts a full-scale, intensive investigation into key theories behind his murder. Crump has represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice and other victims of gun violence who many believe were denied their due process of the law. When Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, who went to high school with Crump's mother, saw that he was fighting for truth and justice for the family of Trayvon Martin, she expressed to him how important that was and that this fight is not just for Tupac and Trayvon, but for all our young black men who didn't get justice. In exploring how Tupac didn't get his due process, Crump seeks to show how it is relevant to what is happening in the social justice movement in America today. Through Tupac's own words and exclusive new interviews with eyewitnesses, family, friends, and colleagues, viewers will come to understand every facet of Tupac Shakur's complex personality. In addition, Crump will have a behavioral analysis completed of the late Orlando Anderson, the man many suspect was involved with Tupac's murder, based off of an archival exclusive interview that was shot prior to his death in 1998. Key interviews also include Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur, his childhood friend E.D.I. Mean as well as other members of his group Outlawz, his first manager Atron Gregory, Al Sharpton, radio personality Big Boy, Christopher Darden, former manager Leila Steinberg, former MTV correspondent Tabitha Soren, executives at Death Row Records, former gang members of the Bloods and the Crips, Quincy "QDIII" Jones III and Digital Underground's Money-B.

CHECKED INN (OWN) · [series premiere - special night] · 11/21/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · saturdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from OWN's press release, October 2017) OWN's new docu-series "Checked Inn," featuring entrepreneur Monique Greenwood and the couples who visit her family-run, upscale bed and breakfast, will have its network premiere on Tuesday, November 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (after an all new episode of Tyler Perry's "If Loving You Is Wrong" at 9 p.m. ET/PT). From Trooper Entertainment in association with Lionsgate TV, the series will air regularly on Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, beginning on November 25. In 1995, Monique Greenwood pursued a newfound love for hospitality by opening her first B&B in Brooklyn, NY while also working as a magazine editor. Then, five very busy years later, she landed a dream job at Essence Magazine, the leading publication for African American women. Monique quickly rose to become Editor-in-Chief - even as she continued to run the B&B. Much to everyone's shock, Monique eventually decided to walk away from her high-profile job at Essence. After juggling two professions for years, she wanted to focus on building the B&B business with her husband, Glenn, with the goal of creating a legacy they could pass on to their daughter, Glynn. Today, Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns is the most successful B&B business on the east coast and Monique remains the hands-on force behind it. She runs her now four inns the only way she knows how - as the heart and soul, the everything planner and the innkeeper. Ever-helpful, Monique even finds herself offering advice to her guests when they confide in her. Set at Akwaaba's Mansion at Noble Lane in the Poconos, Pennsylvania, this former Woolworth estate is where couples go to push back the world, re-ignite passion and celebrate life's most exciting events. Things may not always go smoothly, but Monique - with Glynn under her wing - and the hard-working staff, make sure their guests have an experience they'll never forget. Celebrity guests include two-time Grammy(R) Award-winning singer/songwriter Peabo Bryson, black hair care entrepreneur Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter and Pastor John Gray and his wife Aventer.

GODLESS (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 11/22/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's press release, August 2017) In a seven-part epic western from Academy Award-winner Steven Soderbergh, executive producer Casey Silver, and Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated screenwriter and director Scott Frank, the first-ever original limited series Godless comes to Netflix November 22, 2017, and stars Jeff Daniels, Michelle Dockery, and Jack O'Connell. Notorious criminal Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels) and his gang of outlaws are on a mission of revenge against Roy Goode (Jack O'Connell), a son-like protégé who betrayed the brotherhood. While on the run, Roy seeks refuge with hardened widower Alice Fletcher (Michelle Dockery), an outcast herself, in a worn-down, isolated mining town of La Belle, NM -- governed mainly by women. When word reaches La Belle that Griffin is headed their way, the town bands together to defend against the murderous gang in a lawless western frontier.

SECRETLY SANTA (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/22/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Emilie Ullerup, Aaron O'Connell; Just how secret does an office secret Santa have to be? In Melanie's case, she finds it's just a little too covert. The assignments were distributed for Secret Santa, and Melanie is a little worried but very excited that she was given her crush, Donovan. She comes up with thoughtful gifts and spot-on notes. Donovan is so taken by his Secret Santa, he starts to fall in love — only someone else is stealing her credit, pretending to be his Secret Santa. Now Melanie must work to prove to Donovan that she is the right one as far as Santas and girlfriends go.

SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 11/23/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Netflix's press release, October 2017) Thirty years ago, Spike Lee burst onto the independent filmmaking scene with his groundbreaking look at one free-spirited artist making it happen for herself in Brooklyn, New York. Now, Miss Nola Darling returns in Spike Lee's first series, an update of the visionary Oscar(R) -nominated writer-director's She's Gotta Have It. She's Gotta Have It will debut globally on Netflix on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. The seriously sexy comedy stars breakout actress DeWanda Wise as Nola Darling, an uncompromising woman in her late twenties struggling to define herself and divide her time among her Friends, her Job and her Three Lovers: The Cultured Model, Greer Childs, The Protective Investment Banker, Jamie Overstreet and Da Original B-Boy Sneakerhead, Mars Blackmon. Nola is not who you want her to be. Nola is now - she is outspoken, complicated, progressive, unapologetic, passionate, sexual.. Spike Lee directs all 10 episodes of the series, he created and produced the show. Tonya Lewis Lee is Executive Producer. Barry Michael Cooper and Lynn Nottage are also Producers. She's Gotta Have It was SPIKE's landmark film which he shot in 12 days during the long hot summer of 1986. The film signaled a change of how African Americans are portrayed in movies. The new She's Gotta Have It is his first TV series.

MISTLETOE INN, THE (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/23/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Alicia Witt, David Alpay, Casey Manderson; When aspiring romance novelist Kim Rossi is unceremoniously dumped by her soon-to-be-published romance novelist boyfriend, Kim takes stock and decides to take a leap. She signs up for a romance writing retreat at a quaint Vermont Inn shortly before Christmas, where a top romance novelist is scheduled to attend and read the work of one lucky writer. Shortly after arriving, she crosses paths with Zeke, whom she initially finds to be intrusive and, naturally, ends up being her assignment partner. Worse yet, her ex is also at the retreat. Despite these bumps in the road, Kim steps outside her comfort zone and plunges into the writing exercises, surprising herself. Equally unexpected is the attraction that seems to be building between her and Zeke that promises to take her down a road she never imagined traveling. Based on the book by Richard Paul Evans.

HEY ARNOLD!: THE JUNGLE MOVIE (NICK) · [original telefilm] · 11/24/17 at 7:00 PM

(from Nickelodeon's press release, October 2017) Nickelodeon fans of all ages are getting a Thanksgiving treat this year, as the highly anticipated, brand-new Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie bows Friday, Nov. 24, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a storyline picking up where the original TV series ended in 2004, Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie follows the kids on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents. Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will premiere as a simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons. Co-written and executive produced by the TV series' original creator Craig Bartlett, Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie features original voice cast members Francesca Marie Smith (The Prince of Egypt) as Helga and Anndi McAfee (Tom and Jerry: The Movie) as Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talent Mason Vale Cotton (Mad Men) as Arnold and Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut" Flores, Jr. (Game Shakers) as Gerald. Lane Toran (original voice of Arnold) and Jamil Walker Smith (original voice of Gerald) will supplement the returning cast by lending their voices as Che and Paulo, two members of the boat crew in San Lorenzo, and Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2) stars as resident villain, Lasombra.

FINDING SANTA (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/24/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Jodie Sweetin; Jessica was delighted to start running her New England town's Christmas events after her mom died. The main event is the parade on Christmas Day when the jolly man in red greets the crowd. For the last 30 years, Henry, owner of a famous Santa School, played St. Nick. When Henry falls ill, and everyone else he has trained is already booked, Jessica's in a predicament. The only possible replacement is Henry's son, Ben, an Uber driver who never wanted to follow in his father big black leather boots. Desperate, Jessica sets off 200 miles north to find Ben and lures him to town by hiring him to drive her back. The trek is daunting; the real Kris Kringle makes it around the world easier than Ben and Jessica on their return. Still, once Ben dons the red suit, he feels the spirit of Christmas — and soon begins to realize he may have found the new, real-life Mrs. Claus.

CHRISTMAS TRAIN, THE (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/25/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Danny Glover, Joan Cusack, Kimberly Williams-Paisley; David Baldacci's No. 1 New York Times bestseller comes to Hallmark Hall of Fame: A journalist embarks on a cross-country train ride at Christmas having no idea this journey will take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart as he rediscovers people's goodness, holiday magic, and a love he thought he'd lost.

WRAPPED UP IN CHRISTMAS (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 11/25/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, October 2017) Christmas is one of Heather's (Tatyana Ali, Fresh Prince of Bel Air) favorite times of year but this year, as the manager of the upscale Town Center Mall, she has to be the Christmas Grinch and cancel the leases of under-performing stores. One afternoon, Heather's niece, Molly asks the mall Santa to help find a boyfriend for her beloved aunt. Unbeknownst to Molly and Heather, "Santa" is actually Ryan (Brendan Fehr, Guardians of the Galaxy), who is working at the mall for the holidays and helping his Aunt Patty run her failing toy store. As Heather and Ryan begin to fall for each other, they have no idea of one another's true identity: Heather who is tasked with closing his aunt's store and Ryan who is too ashamed to tell Heather that he is the actually the mall Santa. Will Molly's Christmas wish come true, or will Heather be stuck as the Town Center Grinch? The film also stars Kim Fields, Jasmine Guy, Joseph Marcell, Dan Lauria, Jackee Harry and Mindy Sterling. Wrapped Up In Christmas is produced by ARO Entertainment. Jeff Schenck executive produces. Peter Sullivan serves as a director from a script by Jennifer Notas Shapiro.

VERY MERRY TOY STORE, A (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 11/26/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, October 2017) Connie Forrester (Melissa Joan Hart, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch), a young single mom, and Will DiNova (Mario Lopez, Holiday in Handcuffs) each run their small, family-owned toy stores in Connecticut. Similar to their families, Connie and Will have been business rivals for year, until both of their livelihoods fall into jeopardy when the big box toy store "Roy's Toys" has its grand opening right before Christmas. In order to save their businesses, Connie and Will band together to save the stores that have defined their families for generations, and in the process, might just find love in time for Christmas. The film also stars Beth Broderick, Brian Dennehy, Billy Gardell, Mario Cantone, Dan Amboyer and Tara Strong. A Very Merry Toy Store is produced by Hartbreak Films. Paula Hart and Melissa Joan Hart executive produce. Paula serves as a director; David Breckman serves as a writer.

SWITCHED FOR CHRISTMAS (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 11/26/17 at 8:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Stars: Candace Cameron Bure; Just because they are identical does not mean these twins even like each other. Estranged twin sisters get together for an obligatory pre-Christmas lunch, a year after their mother died. Both women are unhappy and frustrated with their own lives. Though not close, each is envious of the other's life. What's a twin to do but take advantage of this? And who would be the wiser? They do what any identical twins in need of new outlooks would do -- they swap lives until Christmas Day. And by doing so, each woman discovers the true meaning of her life and gains a deeper perspective and appreciation for what she already had.

JOYOUS CHRISTMAS, A (HMC) · [original telefilm] · 11/26/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Hallmark Channel's press release, October 2017) Joy may be down-on-her-luck, but her humanity is intact. She jumps to the aid of a stranger, rescuing the woman from a terrible accident. The woman who nearly died is quite successful and learns a great lesson from her accident: Helping others is the key to true success and could be the path to finding true love as well.

SNOWMANCE (ION) · [original telefilm] · 11/26/17 at 9:00 PM

(from ION Television's press release, October 2017) No man is perfect enough for Sarah Groves, except perhaps the impressive snowmen she sculpts annually with her childhood pal, Nick. In mid-December, her snowman disappears, and in his place, materializes Cole, who seems too perfect for Sarah to be true.

ANGRY ANGEL (FREEFORM) · [original telefilm] · 11/27/17 at 9:00 PM

(from Freeform's press release, October 2017) Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network, in association with Sony Pictures Television, today announced that its first original Christmas movie, "Angry Angel," will premiere Monday, Nov. 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EST), during the network's annual "Countdown to 25 days of Christmas" extravaganza. Directed by Jamie Travis ("Scream: The TV Series," "Faking It"), teleplay by David Iserson ("Mr. Robot," "New Girl"), and from executive producers Richard Schwartz ("The Michael J. Fox Show") and Will Gluck ("Easy A," "Friends with Benefits"), the two-hour holiday movie stars Jason Biggs ("Orange Is the New Black"), Brenda Song ("Pure Genius"), Ricky Mabe ("Preacher"), Andrew Bachelor ("Meet the Blacks") and Andy Favreau ("Aquarius"). Set in New York City, "Angry Angel" follows a young woman-turned-angel, Allison Pyke (played by Song), who is stuck on Earth and can't seem to ring the right bells in order to pass through those pearly gates into heaven. When the love of her life, Patrick (played by Mabe), shows up in New York City, it complicates Pyke's journey as well as frustrates her angel mentor, Jason Biggs (played by Biggs). The not-so-merry situation also turns into an unexpected love triangle with her friend with sometimes benefits, Barker (played by Favreau).

MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, THE (AMAZON) · [series premiere] · 11/29/17 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Amazon's press release, October 2017) Amazon announces The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, from renowned show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls) and Executive Producer Daniel Palladino (Family Guy), will premiere on Wednesday, November 29, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The series, written and directed by Sherman-Palladino, stars Rachel Brosnahan (House of Cards) as Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a 1958 New York City woman who has everything she's ever wanted - the perfect husband, two kids, and an elegant Upper West Side apartment perfect for hosting Yom Kippur dinner. But her perfect life suddenly takes an unexpected turn and Midge discovers a previously unknown talent - one that changes her life forever. She charts a course that takes her from her comfortable life on Riverside Drive, through the basket houses and nightclubs of Greenwich Village as she storms the world of stand-up comedy... a course that will ultimately lead her to a spot on Johnny Carson's couch. "Amy and Dan have made the rare, special series that's as funny as it is beautiful. From the direction to the writing to Rachel's incredible performance, every element is beyond what anyone could hope for," said Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy, Drama & VR, Amazon Studios. "We can't wait for customers to see it soon." The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel also stars Golden Globe winner and three-time Emmy winner Tony Shalhoub (Monk) as Midge's father Abe Weissman, Alex Borstein (Family Guy) as Susie Myerson, Michael Zegen (Boardwalk Empire) as Midge's husband Joel Maisel and Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men) as Midge's mother Rose Weissman.

SHEFFIELD REAL ESTATE (FYI) · [series premiere] · 11/30/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from FYI's press release, October 2017) Armed with the support of her husband, baseball legend Gary Sheffield, "Sheffield Real Estate" follows DeLeon Sheffield and her family as she manages her fast-growing real estate business, all while raising three rowdy young boys. DeLeon and her outspoken business partner and mother Debbie, help upscale clients find their dream home in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Sheffield Real Estate is produced for FYI by Pink Sneakers Productions and Releve' Entertainment.

MENENDEZ MURDERS, THE: ERIK TELLS ALL (A&E) · [series premiere] · 11/30/17 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from A&E's press release, October 2017) For the first time in over a decade, Erik Menendez opens up with his most in-depth interview to date in "The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All," a new documentary series that re-examines one of the most fascinating true crime tragedies of the past century through the lens of one of the convicted killers. This riveting series includes extensive phone interviews with Erik as well as rare emotional footage, never-before-seen photos and new interviews with prosecutors, law enforcement, close family, friends and medical experts that chronicle the story you thought you knew. "The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All" premieres on A&E starting Thursday, November 30 at 10:00 pm ET/PT. "My only hope in speaking out is that people may have a more complete understanding. A more complete understanding of the events that led up to my actions on the night of August 20th, and really a fuller picture of what really happened in my life. All I can hope for is that people will come to realize that the truth is not a simple, one-line explanation that many people have tried to make it out to be. That really, that my life was this unfolding of a complicated life that I lived had all of these things that came into being and that led up to my involvement and responsibility for what is an ongoing and enduring family tragedy. The tragedy didn't end on that night, as devastating as that night was. It didn't end there for my family, and it continues on to this day, and that sadness is something that I am trying to make up for with them and with my parents for the rest of my life. It will never end," said Erik Menendez from prison on the timing of this interview. "Through unparalleled personal access to Erik Menendez, this series takes a deeper look inside a case that stunned the nation," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E Network. "'The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All' is a prime example of how A&E continues to be the home to timely and provocative true crime dramas.

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