NBC announces its PRIMETIME SCHEDULE for Sunday August 16, 2015 - Saturday August 22, 2015:
"HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT"
"EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSIE"
08/16/2015 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday) : THE COMPETITION HEATS UP - JANE LYNCH HOSTS - Two contestants will lead a team of three celebrities, which include Rosie O'Donnell, Rocco Dispirito, Constance Zimmer, Nate Berkus, Kevin O'Leary and "Weird Al" Yankovic, in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize. A series of unique party games will bring out the best, funniest and most competitive sides of some of Hollywood's most beloved stars in this hilarious no-holds-bar competition hosted by Jane Lynch.
TV-14 D, L
?
"NBC SPECIALS"
"ED SHEERAN - LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM"
08/16/2015 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : Chart-topping singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran gives television audiences a front row seat to his sold out summer headlining shows at London's Wembley Stadium in a one-hour
NBC special. "Ed Sheeran - Live at Wembley Stadium" shows the global superstar performing his biggest hits, including his breakthrough Grammy-nominated single "The A Team" and worldwide #1 smash "Thinking Out Loud," as well as a one-of-a-kind duet with Sir Elton John. "Ed Sheeran - Live at Wembley Stadium" also features unseen documentary footage with exclusive access that captures the build up around Sheeran's historic record-breaking shows at the iconic venue, where he played to 240,000 fans across three memorable, sold-out nights.
?
"AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR"
"ORLANDO FINALS"
08/16/2015 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : 'AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR' PRESENTS THE ORLANDO FINALS AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT- "American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Orlando, Florida's Universal Orlando Resort where the top 30 competitors from the Orlando Qualifier tackle the Orlando Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Orlando Qualifier, contestants will face the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley,
HELIX Hang and Invisible Ladder. Top competitors Flip Rodriguez, Drew Dreschel and Shaun Murray will take on the course. The Orlando competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
TV-PG
"AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR"
"MILITARY FINALS"
08/17/2015 (08:00PM - 10:01PM) (Monday) : 'AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR' PRESENTS THE MILITARY FINALS - "American Ninja Warrior" travels back to San Jose, California where the top 30 competitors from the Military Qualifier tackle the Military Finals course. In addition to the obstacles from the Military Qualifier, contestants will face Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch and Spider Climb. Top competitors Army National Guard Caption Ryan Stratis, active Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dustin McKinney and Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Robin Pietschmann will take on the course. The Military competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $1,000,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host as Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
TV-PG
?
"RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS"
"ZAC EFRON"
08/17/2015 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : SERIES PREMIERE - ZAC EFRON JOINS FAMED ADVENTURER AND SURVIVALIST ON NBC'S INSPIRING, LARGER-THAN-LIFE ADVENTURE REALITY SERIES -- World-renowned survivalist Bear Grylls ("Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls," "Man vs. Wild") leads Zac Efron ("Neighbors") on a non-stop extreme survival journey into the Northeast Appalachian mountain range wilderness. With Bear's help, Zac challenges himself physically as well as mentally on an awe-inspiring journey he could never have imagined.
TV-PG L
?
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"LIVE ROUND 2"
08/18/2015 (08:00PM - 10:01PM) (Tuesday) : 12 ACTS PERFORM LIVE FOR AMERICA'S VOTE IN NEW YORK CITY
Judging is turned over to the American viewing audience as 12 of the Top 36 acts perform live at Radio City Music Hall for the chance to win the $1 million prize. Starring celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern. Hosted by Nick Cannon (1017).
?
"HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT"
"THE SCOTT WOLF OF WALL STREET"
08/18/2015 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : TEAMS FACE OFF IN AN EXPLOSIVE NIGHT OF COMPETITION -- Two contestants will lead a team of three celebrities, which include Scott Wolf, Mary Lynn Rajskub, David Walton, Mena Suvari, Kate Flannery and David Giuntoli, in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize. A series of unique party games will bring out the best, funniest and most competitive sides of some of Hollywood's most beloved stars in this hilarious no-holds-bar competition hosted by Jane Lynch.
TV-14 L
?
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"LIVE RESULTS 2"
08/19/2015 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : SEVEN ACTS MOVE ON TO THE SEMI-FINALS
The votes are in and seven acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semi-final round of competition. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by using Google Instant Save. Also featuring a surprise guest performance. Hosted by Nick Cannon and starring Howard Stern, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel (1018).
?
"MR. ROBINSON"
"CAN'T BUY ME LOVE"
08/19/2015 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Wednesday) : A FUNDRAISING AUCTION JUST MIGHT GIVE CRAIG ANOTHER CHANCE WITH VICTORIA - MEAGAN GOOD GUEST STARS - After being told that he and Jimmy (Ben Koldyke) may lose their jobs due to budget cuts, Craig (Craig Robinson) and the teachers plan an auction to raise money. But when Victoria's (guest star Meagan Good) boyfriend asks her to move to New York, Craig puts everything into a last-ditch effort to win her over, and hopefully save his job in the process. Samir (guest star Asif Ali) also hopes to use the auction for romantic purposes, and takes suggestions from Craig and Jimmy on how to get out of the "friend zone" with Ashleigh (Spencer Grammer). Meanwhile, Halle (Amandla Stenberg) and the other students come up with their own plan to raise money for their favorite class, but they'll first need help from a tyrannical Ben (Brandon T. Jackson). Peri Gilpin and Tim Bagley also star. Dante Brown, Ethan Lee, Francesca Maia, LaMonica Garrett, Aidan Cullen, Alvin Cowan and Michelle Betts guest star.
TV-14 D, L
"MR. ROBINSON"
"SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER"
08/19/2015 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : CRAIG GETS THE OFFER OF A LIFETIME -- EARTH, WIND AND FIRE GUEST STAR - Craig (Craig Robinson) is planning a Nasty Delicious summer tour, and the faculty is excited to come along for the fun. But when Earth, Wind and Fire shows up and invites Craig, and Craig alone, on a year-long tour, he must decide whether he's willing to ditch his brother, Ben (Brandon T. Jackson), his friends and his students. Meanwhile, Samir (guest star Asif Ali) sees Ashleigh (Spencer Grammer) in her other job as a stripper, and tries to even the score to make up for his guilty conscience. Peri Gilpin, Ben Koldyke, Amandla Stenberg and Tim Bagley also star. Dante Brown, Ethan Lee, Franchesca Maia, Michelle Betts, Matt Pittenger, Calvin Tenner, Leslie Clark, Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson guest star.
TV-14 D, L
?
"LAST COMIC STANDING"
"THE SEMIFINALS - PART 1"
08/19/2015 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : The first of 2 semifinal shows. Twenty comics take the stage to battle for a spot in the Top 10. A-list comedian and Executive Producer Wanda Sykes serves as guest mentor.
Five comics are selected for the Top 10. Anthony Jeselnik hosts with judges Roseanne Barr, Norm MacDonald and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
?
"FOOD FIGHTERS"
"WHIZ KID IN THE KITCHEN"
08/20/2015 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) : TWELVE-YEAR-OLD HOME COOK COMPETES AGAINST POPULAR PASTRY CHEF DUFF GOLDMAN- After her Mom was diagnosed with cancer, twelve-year-old Danielle McNerney learned to cook with the goal of creating food that was healthy and still tasted good. This week, the whiz kid chef tries to win $100,000 racing against the clock to compete against five culinary experts specializing in everything from Southern soul food to Caribbean cuisine to Mexican dishes. In the end, she'll test her skills against popular pastry chef Duff Goldman.
TV-PG
?
"DATELINE THURSDAY NIGHT MYSTERY"
"TH2448"
08/20/2015 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) :
?
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"LIVE ROUND 2"
08/21/2015 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : 12 ACTS PERFORM LIVE FOR AMERICA'S VOTE IN NEW YORK CITY
Judging is turned over to the American viewing audience as 12 of the Top 36 acts perform live at Radio City Music Hall for the chance to win the $1 million prize. Starring celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern. Hosted by Nick Cannon (1017).
?
"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2448"
08/21/2015 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :
?
"RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS"
"MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ"
08/22/2015 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Saturday) : 'FURIOUS 7' STAR MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ HEADS TO THE NEVADA DESERT WITH BEAR GRYLLS FOR A REMARKABLE 48-HOUR ADVENTURE-- Bear takes Hollywood bad girl Michelle Rodriguez ("Furious 7") to one of the harshest desert in all of North America- The Red Deserts of Nevada- for a rigorous and scenic adventure. The two make a breathtaking free fall skydive from 10,000 but unexpected high winds push Michelle off course. They navigate down a massive peak and work together to survive as they repel and free climb up and out of the dangerous slot canyons to reach the desert floor. With water in scarce supply, they must come up with clever ways to stay hydrated in the punishing environment. Rodriguez has lived a daring life but learns that Mother Nature shows no mercy and sometimes slow and steady is a better strategy than Fast & Furious.
TV-PG L
?
"AQUARIUS"
"OLD EGO IS A TOO MUCH THING"
08/22/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) : HODIAK MUST MOVE ON THE PLEA DEAL FOR WALT BEFORE WALT CAN CHANGE HIS MIND-Hodiak (David Duchovny) continues to deal with the repercussions of his son Walt's (Chris Sheffield, "The Last Ship") rebellion. Emma's (Emma Dumont) confrontation with Sadie (Ambyr Childers) is interrupted when Mary (Abby Miller, "Justified") and her baby have complications. Meanwhile, Karn (Brían F. O'Byrne) falls back under Manson's (Gethin Anthony) spell. Grey Damon and Claire Holt also star. Michaela McManus, Chance Kelly, Jodi Harris, Spencer Garrett and Xander Berkeley ("Salem," "24") guest star.
TV-14 V
?
"HANNIBAL"
"THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST IS 666..."
08/22/2015 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : A RISKY PLAN TO LURE THE RED DRAGON PUTS EVERYONE AT RISK - RICHARD ARMITAGE, RUTINA WESLEY, RAUL ESPARZA, NINA ARIANDA AND LARA JEAN CHOROSTECKI GUEST STAR -Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and the FBI enlist the expertise of Dr. Fredrick Chilton (guest star Raul Esparza) in the hopes of luring Francis Dolarhyde (guest star Richard Armitage) into an ambush, using Freddie Lounds (guest star Lara Jean Chorostecki) as their mouthpiece. As Will's empathy for Dolarhyde begins to affect his fragile psyche, Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson) warns that the killer Will should be most concerned about at the moment is himself. Meanwhile, Dolarhyde senses that the FBI is closing in and launches a horrifying endgame. Mads Mikkelsen and Laurence Fishburne also star.
TV-14 V
?
Comments
To post a comment, you must
register and
login.
