HDTV Magazine Daily Programming Guide — January 17, 2004

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Liar Liar

Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) is a smooth-talking, successful lawyer and habitual liar whose over-the-top court performances and "little" white lies have won him many cases. For Fletcher, lying is a part of normal court proceedings; and his demanding and seductive boss, Miranda (Amanda Donohoe) is counting on him to rack up his court victories with a promise to make him partner at the firm. But Fletcher's lying is not winning him any cases at home -- especially with his vulnerable, adoring young son, Max (Justin Cooper, "Dennis the Menace Strikes Again"), and his ex-wife, Audrey (Maura Tierney), who still harbors some feelings for Fletcher. Fletcher disappoints Max so much with his many excuses for not spending time with him that Audrey plans to relocate the family and marry her dull but nice boyfriend, Jerry (Cary Elwes). When Fletcher lies to Max again about his reason for not coming to his fifth birthday party, Max is heartbroken. As he blows out the candles on his birthday cake, he makes a wish that his father cannot tell a lie for 24 hours. Magically, his wish comes true and it throws Fletcher's life into a comic tailspin!

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Monk

"Mr. Monk Goes Back to School"
When an English instructor dies of an apparent suicide, Adrian Monk signs on as a substitute teacher
 

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9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Hack

"Calibrated Arguments"
Olshansky runs after a mugger who stole his fare money and accidentally kills him. Meanwhile, Jamie purchases a gun for protection for his new job as a cab driver, which sets off a chain of violence.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
The District

"Breath of Life"
Mannion is upset when it appears that one of his men failed to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to his gay partner when the partner is rundown by a car while on the job.
 

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Surprise By Design II
Our guests surprise a loved one with a makeover of part of their home or yard, with the help of designers Robert Verdi and Rebecca Cole. Armed with some paint, a slide rule or two, and their own brand of creative ingenuity, Robert and Rebecca depend on the kindness of strangers — in this case, the homeowner's family and friends — to get the job done. In one day. With a budget that can't exceed $2,500. In each episode, they squeeze in a "Quick Change": a super-fast, and super-cheap, smaller project. Now in Hi-Definition every weekday on Discovery HD Theater.

Starting January: Monday — Friday every week, 1 p.m. ET/PT

South Georgia Island: Life Under the Furious Fifties
An island lost at the end of the world. A land battered by the furious winds of the Arctic. A cemetery of ships and whaling settlements. Witness nature's struggle for survival on one of the most remote and unforgiving islands on the planet.
 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Van Gogh's Van Goghs

Explore the collection of Van Gogh's at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., on loan from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The historical background given, together with his technique show these paintings in a new light.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Nuremburg: Infamy On Trial

"Episode 1"
Alec Baldwin stars in this gripping look at the 20th-century's most important trial. Following Germany's defeat in WWII, the Allies and the USSR form a tribunal to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Big Cat Magic

The Cat Whisperer follows Dirk Arthur as he examines how attitudes toward animals in entertainment have evolved throughout the centuries. With charismatic trainer-breeder-illusionist Arthur as our guide, we will go behind the scenes to show how today's trainers work with dangerous animals, showing the same respect as they would show colleagues or friends...and the animals responding in kind.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Pennsylvania: Bryant Court

Laurie declares herself "zany for zinnias" in a floral painted bedroom for two little girls. Meanwhile Hildi's homeowners think she's gone plain crazy when she paints a dining room black. Amy Wynn is busy working hard to get her projects finished.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Hollywood Spotlight

"Episode 7"
No Description Available.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Golf Escapes

"Episode 3"
No Description Available.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
An Inside Look: Inside The Volcano

"Inside the Volcano" is a visually driven half-hour of high-definition television in which viewers get the closest look possible into the depths of one of these living mountains. Our cameras go above and below the Earth's crust and under the surface of the sea as we follow a group of volcanologists and geology experts as they unlock the science and mystery of one of nature's most impressive phenomena.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Thunder On The Brazos

Enter the world of drag boat racing. Top fuel hydros are the fastest boats, with the power to accelerate three and half to four G's.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Inside The Space Station

Meet individuals from across the world who have banded together to construct the world's first home in space. Trace the technological and cultural hurdles these space pioneers have overcome as computer imagery takes you inside the space station itself.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Secrets Of Glacier National Park

Explore a land of exhilarating beauty where no one mountain dominates, it's just one spectacular snow capped chorus of peaks. Icebergs float in aquamarine colored pools and rivers wind through dense forests into pristine lakes and waterfalls.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Revolution On Wheels

From the bike-jammed streets of Sturgis to the country roads of the Isle of Man, motorcycles have run the landscape since the early 1900s. Explore the development of the motorcycle, from its invention to the latest advances in racing technology.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

"Peru: Bear Necessities"
Wild experiences with a guy who loves adventure as much as he loves wild animals. A television series with a goal...to explore the planet in search of the most fantastic wildlife and wildest adventures before they disappear.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Press Secretary, The

The internet and 24-hours news channels have changed the rules for the White House Press Secretary. Go behind the scenes during the last months of the Clinton presidency to examine Joe Lockhart's role in briefing the president and the media.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Kyoto"
Travel along the not so beaten path into the heart of some of the most beautiful and ancient cities in China, India, Indonesia and Japan. This six-part series explores the geography, landmarks and history of these historic sites.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Secrets Of Hawaii's National Parks

Discover a land where the awe-inspiring, pyrotechnics of earth-in-the-making meets a tropical paradise. Travel to the edge of one of the world's most active volcanoes and marvel at a black sand beach where giant sea turtles bathe in the sun.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Nuremburg: Infamy On Trial

"Episode 2"
Alec Baldwin stars in this gripping look at the 20th-century's most important trial. Following Germany's defeat in WWII, the Allies and the USSR form a tribunal to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Beijing"
Surrounding Beijing's Imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, are complex networks of alleyways formed over 700 years ago. With the 2008 Olympic games to be held there, the area is slated for redevelopment and it's history is in jeopardy.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Nuremburg: Infamy On Trial

"Episode 2"
Alec Baldwin stars in this gripping look at the 20th-century's most important trial. Following Germany's defeat in WWII, the Allies and the USSR form a tribunal to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Beijing"
Surrounding Beijing's Imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, are complex networks of alleyways formed over 700 years ago. With the 2008 Olympic games to be held there, the area is slated for redevelopment and it's history is in jeopardy.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
California: Dusty Trail

The designers hit the dusty train in Travuco Canyon, California. Genevieve Gorder is in the kitchen with homeowners John and Becky and Doug Wilson takes on Ryan and Kim's master bedroom.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Nuremburg: Infamy On Trial

"Episode 2"
Alec Baldwin stars in this gripping look at the 20th-century's most important trial. Following Germany's defeat in WWII, the Allies and the USSR form a tribunal to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Beijing"
Surrounding Beijing's Imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, are complex networks of alleyways formed over 700 years ago. With the 2008 Olympic games to be held there, the area is slated for redevelopment and it's history is in jeopardy.

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
HDNet This Month

January 2004 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly programming and specials. HDNet This Month also gives you a sneak peak at the films you can see this month on HDNet Movies. HDNet is television like you've never seen before.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Holiday Pops Concert

Holiday event of the season! Orchestral arrangements of favorite holiday music and a sing-along. Special guest artist soprano Laurie Granlund will be featured. The Irving Chorale will also be performing with the orchestra in this holiday spectacular. Maestro Hector Guzman, Conductor & Music Director.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Les Miserables

The story of the fall and redemption of Jean Valjean, arrested for stealing some bread for his starving family. An ill-fated, student-led revolution makes for the mother of all climaxes for this beauty of a production.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Over® Ireland

From the rough-hewn beauty of its towering bluffs and weathered granite tors to the ancient mystery of its Celtic monasteries and storybook cottages, this program reaches far back in the Ireland's history, landmarks, literature and culture. Truly a rare view of the island that has captivated so many people for centuries.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Designing America

Janine Turner - Todd Oldhams' artistic brother Brad Oldham, plus actress Janine Turner and her daughter Juliette.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Weekend Explorer

Cascades, Pacific Northwest - Go on an off-roading adventure to some beautiful mountain vistas, enjoy a picnic on the trail with some friendly llamas, and take a relaxing bike ride along a scenic river. Explore mud pots, fumeroles, beautiful blue pools of boiling water, and other volcanic activity in spectacular Lassen National Park.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
HDNet's Across America

Ron Kruck goes to NY City and attends DJ scratch school. Then join fans of anime at Anime USA 5 in Tyson's Corner, Virginia.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
High School Basketball

Southwest Christian Academy @ Landmark Christian High School - The nation's top two high school prospects, Dwight Howard and Randolph Morris square-off when Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy battles Landmark Christian
Special Encore Presentation

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
NHL Hockey

Los Angeles @ Columbus
Special Encore Presentation

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Border Battle 9-Ball Challenge

Final
Match 10 - Singles Play
Alain Martel - Canada
Johnny Archer - USA

5:30PM ET/3:00 C
White Hot Winter

Eastern Townships (Sutton, Owl's Head, Orford) - A quick 45-minute drive south of Montreal, Quebec's charming Eastern Townships is a winter playground. With five ski hills in the region, you're never far from hitting the slopes. In the Eastern Townships, White Hot Winter spends an afternoon with a race-car driver at North America's only 'ice' car race. Plus, meet a group of Washington DC tourists getting sweet at an old-fashioned Sugar Shack.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Travis Tritt Live & Kickin

Travis Tritt performs live at the historic Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
True Music

True Music's Katie Daryl will be debuting the latest HD music video from DJ Acucrac. Performing on the show this week will be the indie-rock sound of Switchfoot, a fresh band signed to Columbia Records. Plus, the hip-hop act Hydroponic Sound System let us tag along as they performed at a benefit concert.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Hotlines Premiere

Hawaii II - In Hawaii, Stacy, Deirdre and Ivana conquer sea and sky as they windsurf the locals only Sprecklesville Beach before heading to the heights of Kona for an out-of this-world helicopter adventure and ATV wilderness journey. A night shark fishing expedition tops off their South Pacific dream adventure.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Higher Definition Premiere

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Director John Woo, to talk about his new movie, Paycheck, plus, how his style has become such an influence on other filmmakers; and, Neve Campbell stops by to talk about the making of her new movie, The Company, which was shot entirely in HD.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
College Basketball LIVE!

ASU @ USC

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
HDNet Movie Night

Bullet to Beijing - When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg, Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's future, which is threatened because a deadly biochemical weapon called the Red Death has been stolen from him. He'll pay Harry handsomely to retrieve it. An ex-spy friend tips Harry off that it's being sent to Beijing by train, aboard which we begin to learn whose side everyone's really on.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Hotlines

Hawaii II - In Hawaii, Stacy, Deirdre and Ivana conquer sea and sky as they windsurf the locals only Sprecklesville Beach before heading to the heights of Kona for an out-of this-world helicopter adventure and ATV wilderness journey. A night shark fishing expedition tops off their South Pacific dream adventure.

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Director John Woo, to talk about his new movie, Paycheck, plus, how his style has become such an influence on other filmmakers; and, Neve Campbell stops by to talk about the making of her new movie, The Company, which was shot entirely in HD.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
College Basketball

ASU @ USC
Special Encore Presentation

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Equal Justice

End Game - Searls confronts Bauer in a bid to win a death-sentence conviction against a 17-year-old. Julie contends with obnoxious but attractive Detective Frank Mirelli.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
That's Life

Behind Closed Doors - While catering an anniversary party for a gay couple, Frank runs into Jimmy Slovic who is shocked to learn that Slovic is gay; Lydia has found a new apartment so she can find her independence.
 

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6:45AM ET/5:45 C
Her Alibi

PG - 1:34
Cast: Tom Selleck, Paulina Porizkova, William Daniels Director: Charlie Peters
While seeking inspiration for his latest novel, a successful writer becomes an alibi to a Romanian immigrant accused of murder.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
The Music Man

NR - 2:31
Cast: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett Director: Morton DaCosta
A con man travels to River City, Iowa and convinces the town to finance a children's marching band. He plans on stealing the money before the instruments arrive, but falls in love with the town librarian.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
Strange Brew

PG - 1:30
Cast: Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Max Von Sydow Director: Rick and Dave Thomas Moranis
Bob and Doug MacKenzie take over the family's brewery, and battle with the brewmaster.

12:45PM ET/11:45 C
City Slickers 2: The Legend Of Curly's Gold

PG-13 - 1:56
Cast: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby Director: Ron Underwood
Three friends return to the wild west after discovering Curly's treasure map, and begin a new adventure.

2:45PM ET/1:45 C
A Chorus Line

PG-13 - 1:57
Cast: Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Vicki Frederick Director: Richard Attenborough
Film version of the Broadway musical about a group of dancers auditioning for a chorus line.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Pocket Money

PG - 1:42
Cast: Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, Strother Martin Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Two down on their luck actors make a deal with a sinister farmer to boost their careers.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Heart and Souls

PG - 1:44
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Charles Grodin, Alfre Woodard Director: Ron Underwood
A man, whose body is inhabited by four lost souls, deals with their loose ends before they go to Heaven.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Prizzi's Honor

R - 2:08
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Anjelica Huston Director: John Huston
Nicholson and Turner are excellent as star crossed lovers who also happen to be professional hitmen hired to kill each other.

10:15PM ET/9:15 C
The Border

R - 1:49
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine Director: Tony Richardson
When a little girl is kidnapped and winds up for sale on the black market, a border agent decides to change his crooked ways.

12:15AM ET/11:15 C
Postman Always Rings Twice

R - 2:02
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos Director: Bob Rafelson
A remake based on a depression-era novel about the tumultuous affair between a drifter and a married woman that eventually leads to murder.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
To Kill A Priest

R - 1:57
Cast: Ed Harris, Christopher Lambert, Cherie Lunghi Director: Agnieszka Holland
A young priest speaks out against his church and is killed for it.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Raising Cain

R - 1:31
Cast: John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer Director: Brian De Palma
A man's deadly alter ego emerges when he catches his wife cheating on him.

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6:45AM ET/5:45 C
Casablanca

PG Time:102
One of the greatest films of all time! Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are unforgettable as the wartime lovers who meet again in Casablanca. Nominated for eight 1943 Oscars(R), it won three, including Best Picture. With Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Chain Of Command

R Time:95
An executive-level Secret Service agent is put to the ultimate test in this harrowing action-thriller. Patrick Muldoon is the fed whose duty it is to protect the U.S. president's briefcase--which contains the power to launch a nuclear attack. When the president and his team are taken hostage during a meeting with Taiwan's president, Muldoon must risk everything to prevent all-out nuclear war. Also with Michael Biehn, Susan Blakely and Maria Conchita Alonso.

10:05AM ET/9:05 C
Hero

PG13 Time:118
He's the perfect media hero-handsome, modest and likable. Problem is, Andy Garcia's not the guy who saved 54 people from a burning airplane. That guy is small-time con man Dustin Hoffman, who just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Nobody likes him-not even his kid. But Hoffman's the real hero...and deserves the million dollar reward. Geena Davis co-stars in this comedy-drama about fame inAM ET/:00 Cerica as a beautiful TV reporter who falls in love with one of the competing heroes. Directed by Stephen Frears (The Grifters).

12:05PM ET/11:05 C
Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever

R Time:91
Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu star in this "white-knuckle thriller" (All Movie Guide) about a lethal government assassin who plots revenge against her devious boss while a former FBI agent is lulled out of retirement to stop her. Sever (Liu) is the trained killer who leaves a trail of mayhem everywhere she goes; Ecks (Banderas) is a top Fed who quit after his wife's death, but returns for this one last job when his boss reveals that she may not be dead. The action is fast and furious as it builds towards an inevitable confrontation between Ecks and Sever...but should they be fighting each other or joining forces to battle the mutual enemy that evades them? With Gregg Henry, Talisa Soto, Roger R. Cross and Ray Park. Directed by Kaos.

1:45PM ET/12:45 C
Double Bang

R Time:103
A cop whose corrupt partner has been killed by a hit man gets involved in mob business with revenge on his mind in this thriller. Seeking retribution and trying to protect a female witness, Brennan (William Baldwin) goes straight to the top to try to bring down the young mob boss responsible for his partner's death, while at the same time trying to assist his partner's bereaved family. With Elizabeth Mitchell (Frequency), Jon Seda, Adam Baldwin.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Catch Me If You Can

PG13 Time:140
Frank Abagnale Jr. was a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. Not bad for a guy with no license, no degrees--and who had not even graduated from high school. From director Steven Spielberg comes this dazzling, humorous tale starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the young con-man who forged jobs, checks and identities on a daily basis while outwitting the FBI throughout the late 1960s. Tom Hanks co-stars as the driven FBI agent who makes stopping Abagnale his personal quest. Also with Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen and Nathalie Baye. Written by Jeff Nathanson and based on the book by Stan Redding and the real Frank Abagnale Jr.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Eraser

R Time:114
"Ah-nuld" is back, flexing his muscles and ready for action! As a tough U.S. Marshal in the Witness Protection Program, it's his job to "erase" the identities of exposed witnesses. But his latest case-a cool lady exec with the goods on a hot political scandal-is almost as tough as he is. A lean, mean, brawny movie, packed with rough stuff, dynamite special effects, and the nastiest electromagnetic gun you'll ever see. With Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn and Robert Pastorelli (Murphy Brown).

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Batman Forever

PG13 Time:121
Batman's back and he's got double trouble on his hands! Arch-villains Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and The Riddler (Jim Carrey) team up to terrorize Gotham City and uncover the Caped Crusader's identity. But Batman's part of a team, too...he's got Robin on his side! The action is swift, the sets are stunning, and Jim Carrey "is great fun here, channeling every ounce of malevolent energy into ruining Batman's day" (Ne

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
I Spy

PG13 Time:96
Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson team up as the classic mismatched spy duo who must retrieve a valuable stolen aircraft from an international felon in this comical remake of the hit TV show. Murphy and Wilson reprise the roles made famous by Bill Cosby and Robert Culp as the international espionage partners who pursue global villains for the U.S. government. When the President reports a vital U.S. Stealth plane called the Switchblade stolen, Kelly Robinson (Murphy), a suave boxing champ, is paired with Alex Scott (Wilson) a socially awkward, but bright government agent to find the criminals and recover the high-tech jet. Co-starring Famke Janssen and Malcolm McDowell. Directed by Betty Thomas; based on a story by Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley; screenplay by Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley and Jay Scherick & David Ronn.

11:45PM ET/10:45 C
Intimate Sessions 03:

"Celeste"
TVMA Time:28
Thirteen women tell their innermost secrets--and seek help for their most intimate problems--in this sizzling adult series.
 

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6:35AM ET/5:35 C
Stealing Home

PG13 Time:97  
A struggling professional baseball player is forced to confront his past after the suicide of a childhood friend. "Mark Harmon is flinty, tough and engaging" (Hollywood Reporter) in this bittersweet romantic drama as the man whose memories may hold the key to his future. With Jodie Foster, Harold Ramis, Blair Brown and Jonathan Silverman.

8:15AM ET/7:15 C
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

PG Time:152  
The highly anticipated first film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's immensely popular novels is "a rip-roaring tale of supernatural adventure" (Roger Ebert). Directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire) and overflowing with tremendous special effects, the film follows eleven-year-old Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) as he is whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to fulfill his destiny of becoming a great wizard. Joined by two young cohorts (Emma Watson, Rupert Grint) and led by his tremendous, but unharnessed magical prowess, young Harry finds fun, adventure, trouble and a dangerous mystery that puts his powers to the ultimate test. With Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Ian Hart and John Cleese.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Inside The Nfl 2003-2004 19

TVPG Time:58  
The road to Super Bowl XXXVIII comes through HBO! It's win or go home in the NFL this month and this Emmy(R)-winning football series returns with exciting new weekly editions that will provide all the coverage you expect for each round of the playoffs and, of course, the Super Bowl. Each show blends hard-hitting features, in-depth interviews and profiles, and exclusive NFL Films highlights of the preceding week's action. Now airing every Wednesday at 10 PM/9C, Inside the NFL is hosted by Cris Carter, Cris Collinsworth, Bob Costas and Dan Marino. "This may be the best pro football show on television" (L.A. Times).

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
The Glass Shield

PG13 Time:110  
A young cop's attempt to fit in as the first black recruit at an inner-city L.A. police station results in an innocent man being sentenced to death in this "powerful moral drama" (Variety). Written and directed by Charles Burnett (To Sleep With Anger). Starring Richard Anderson, Michael Boatman, Bernie Casey, Elliott Gould, Don Harvey, Ice Cube, Michael Ironside, Natalija Nogulich, Lori Petty, M. Emmet Walsh and Gary Wood.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Juwanna Mann

PG13 Time:91  
When star basketball player Jamal Jefferies (Miguel A. Nunez Jr.) is fired from the NBA for his on- and off-court arrogance and offensive behavior, he immediately loses his girlfriend, his home and his party lifestyle. Jamal vows to get his life back and is inspired by neighborhood girls playing ball. Wearing a big wig and falsies, Jamal cross-dresses into Juwanna Mann (a woman!) to join the all-female pro basketball league. Juwanna instantly becomes the star player, but fame doesn't come easy as he learns through a series of comic gender-benders--including awkward shower scenes and falling in love with a teammate (Vivica A. Fox)! With Tommy Davidson, Kevin Pollak, Ginuwine, Kim Wayans and 'Lil Kim.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

PG Time:94  
Nia Vardalos stars as a single girl who creates a major stir within her traditional Greek family by falling for a guy who has one fatal flaw--he's not Greek! John Corbett co-stars as the handsome gentleman who gets swept up in a big Greek love story in this riotous 2002 Best Original Screenplay Oscar(R) nominee that has become one of the most successful independent films ever made. Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine and Gia Carides co-star. Written by Nia Vardalos, directed by Joel Zwick.

5:15PM ET/4:15 C
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

PG Time:152  
The highly anticipated first film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's immensely popular novels is "a rip-roaring tale of supernatural adventure" (Roger Ebert). Directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire) and overflowing with tremendous special effects, the film follows eleven-year-old Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) as he is whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to fulfill his destiny of becoming a great wizard. Joined by two young cohorts (Emma Watson, Rupert Grint) and led by his tremendous, but unharnessed magical prowess, young Harry finds fun, adventure, trouble and a dangerous mystery that puts his powers to the ultimate test. With Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Ian Hart and John Cleese.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Ghost Ship

R Time:90  
The crew of a salvage boat thinks their ship has finally come in after they claim an abandoned ocean liner in international waters--until they discover it's a floating house of horrors! On board the empty vessel, the salvagers discover a treasure trove of gold, but strange visions begin to plague them, and when their own boat is mysteriously destroyed, they find themselves stranded on the open sea with the bloodthirsty spirits of a bygone era. Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies (TV's E.R.), Ron Eldard, Desmond Harrington and Isaiah Washington star. Directed by Steve Beck.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Sex And The City 88: The Ick Factor

TVMA Time:28  
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10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Robin Williams: Live On Broadway

TVMA Time:98  
No Description Available.

11:45PM ET/10:45 C
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

PG Time:94  
Nia Vardalos stars as a single girl who creates a major stir within her traditional Greek family by falling for a guy who has one fatal flaw--he's not Greek! John Corbett co-stars as the handsome gentleman who gets swept up in a big Greek love story in this riotous 2002 Best Original Screenplay Oscar(R) nominee that has become one of the most successful independent films ever made. Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine and Gia Carides co-star. Written by Nia Vardalos, directed by Joel Zwick.
 

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Breakfast At Tiffany's

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
TVPG 1h 55m
A New York City playgirl (Audrey Hepburn) is courted by a young writer (George Peppard) but they're kept apart by their more lucrative relationships in director Blake Edwards' sparkling adaptation of Truman Capote's novella. The film won two Academy Awards for Henry Mancini's hauntingly lovely music.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Look Who's Talking Too

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
PG13 1h 21m
Baby Mikey (voice of Bruce Willis) returns in this comedy sequel that has the precocious youngster dealing with a new addition to the family: a cranky baby sister (voice of Roseanne Arnold). Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, Olympia Dukakis, Elias Koteas and Damon Wayans (as the voice of baby Eddie, Mikey's best pal) costar, while comic Gilbert Gottfried and bandleader Paul Shaffer put in special appearances.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Roxanne

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
CCAP
PG 1h 47m
Brilliantly funny modern twist on "Cyrano de Bergerac" starring writer/actor Steve Martin as C.D. Bales, a small-town fire chief convinced that the only thing standing between him and a lovely astronomer (Daryl Hannah) is his lengthy nose. A hopeless romantic, C.D. places his passion aside to help his lady love find happiness with a handsome dolt (Rick Rossovich) - but fate has other ideas in mind. Shelley Duvall, Fred Willard, John Kapelos and Michael J. Pollard costar.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Green Card

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
PG13 1h 48m
American gardener Bronte (Andie MacDowell) and French composer Georges (Gerard Depardieu) are strangers that marry for convenience. She wants a rooftop apartment in a couples-only co-op; he wants an immigration green card. When the INS starts asking questions, however, they're forced into each other's company - and find that sometimes, opposites really do attract. Bebe Neuwirth and Robert Prosky costar in this romantic comedy from director Peter Weir ("The Truman Show").

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
The Favor

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 38m
Bored with her marriage, a wife (Harley Jane Kozak) asks her best friend (Elizabeth McGovern) to look up and sleep with an old high-school beau so that she can experience the affair vicariously. Needless to say, things don't work out quite as planned in this romantic comedy costarring Brad Pitt, Bill Pullman, Ken Wahl, Larry Miller and Holland Taylor.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Married To The Mob

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 44m
Michelle Pfeiffer stars in this comic mob story from director Jonathan Demme ("Something Wild," "The Silence of the Lambs") as Angie Demarco, a grieving widow who wants to start life over after her philandering husband (Alec Baldwin) is whacked by Mafia boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo (Dean Stockwell). But Tony now has his eyes set on the beautiful Angie, while she's developing a gradual affection for her nerdy neighbor (Matthew Modine) - a seemingly nice guy who's really an FBI agent trying to nab Tony. Mercedes Ruehl and Nancy Travis costar.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
The Candidate

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TV-14 45m
When Chris's favorite free parking spot at the public beach is designated a "red zone," he vows to fight for civil liberties and, with the support of his band and singer Michelle Branch, enters the election race for parking commissioner.

1:20AM ET/12:20 C
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 45m
The slacker supporting-character heroes of "Clerks," "Chasing Amy" and "Dogma" get their own cinematic vehicle with this goofball comedy starring Jason Mewes and writer/director Kevin Smith as the eponymous duo that's trekking to Hollywood, where they hope to cash in on the movie being made about their comic book alter egos. The jaw-dropping lineup of costars includes Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Carrie Fisher, George Carlin, Shannen Doherty, James Van Der Beek, Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Chris Rock, Judd Nelson and many more!

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Thursday

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 28m
Ex-drug dealer Casey Wells (Thomas Jane of "Deep Blue Sea") has given up his errant ways and started life over as a successful Houston, Texas architect, happily married to Christine (Paula Marshall) and hoping to adopt a child. But Casey's life changes forever when a former crony (Aaron Eckhart) shows up at his door with a sizable stash of heroin and thugs on his trail. Glenn Plummer, Paulina Porizkova, James LeGros, Mickey Rourke and Michael Jeter costar in this crime thriller from writer/director Skip Woods.
 

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7:35AM ET/6:35 C
Awakenings

Using a new drug, a doctor rouses patients from years of catatonic sleep.

9:45AM ET/8:45 C
Enemy Mine

Outerspace enemies Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett are stranded on a barren planet, must coexsist.

11:45AM ET/10:45 C
Reign Of Fire

After the apocalypse, two men (Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale) team up to fight dragons who have taken over the earth.

1:35PM ET/12:35 C
Hero

A ne'er-do-well (Dustin Hoffman) saves a TV reporter (Geena Davis) in a plane crash, and an imposter (Andy Garcia) takes the credit.

3:45PM ET/2:45 C
The Guru

Heather Graham and Marisa Tomei headline this energetic romantic comedy that has both women falling under the spell of a fake master of love guru.

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
The Crush

An obsession with an older man prompts a teenage girl to extreme behavior.

7:05PM ET/6:05 C
Maid in Manhattan

Handsome politico mistakes hotel maid for entrepreneur and falls for her, threatening to derail his senate campaign and her aspirations to management.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The 25th Hour

Edward Norton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Pepper and Rosario Dawson star in the Spike Lee directed crime drama about a man's last hours of freedom before he starts serving a seven-year prison term for drug dealing.

11:20PM ET/10:20 C
Reign Of Fire

After the apocalypse, two men (Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale) team up to fight dragons who have taken over the earth.
 

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