HDTV Magazine Daily Programming Guide — October 2, 2003 with PBS HD Schedule Commentary

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Coupling
9:30PM ET/8:30 C


"Size Matters"
Susan (Rena Sofer) asks Steve (Jay Harrington) to her place for dinner, and both camps discuss whether or not this invitation implies just dinner or dinner and sex. Meanwhile, Susan explains to Sally (Sonya Walger) exactly what she meant by calling her ex, Patrick (Colin Ferguson), a "donkey" -- and it wasn't a commentary on his intellect or his political affiliation. Although Sally has sworn to never have sex with a Republican, she can't help but accept his invitation to what she hopes will be a very large car show. Elsewhere, Jane (Lindsay Price) is back in the saddle with a date (guest star Paul Satterfield) of her own, leaving him to fear she too might have gotten the wrong idea. Christopher Moynihan also stars.

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9:59PM ET/8:59 C

"The Lost"
Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle) returns to the Congo to search for the body of a fellow doctor and reunites with several associates but the chaos, stench and danger of the country's long civil war threaten to curtail his efforts -- and again put him in harm's way. Elsewhere in the strife-torn country, Dr. Kovac (Goran Visnjic) is seen in flashbacks as he battles debilitating malaria while he ministers to the sick and dying in a land where life is cheap at best.

11:35PM ET/10:35 C
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno

Guests
Lucy Liu, Dame Edna, Bonnie Raitt

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What I Like...
9:00PM ET/8:00 C



Val quits her job, starts her own business. The girls need a new office space so Holly visits' Tina's neighbor in jail to convince him to rent them his loft. 

The Loft
Due to the financial strain after Val (Jennie Garth) quit her job and started her own business, the girls need new office space and a new apartment. Holly (Amanda Bynes) takes it upon herself to visit Tina's (Allison Munn) neighbor in jail to convince him to rent the girls his beautiful loft in the city.

Wesley Jonathan and Leslie Grossman also star. Shelley Jensen directed the episode written by Rosalind Moore.

Run Of The House
9:30PM ET/8:30 C

Pranks abound during Homecoming. However, when the Franklin house gets egged, Kurt and Chris decide to fight back. Meanwhile, Sally is forced to bake sweets for the dance.

Twas the Night Before Homecoming

On the eve of Homecoming, the annual tradition of pranks between the two competing high schools continues. However, when the Franklin house gets egged, Kurt (Joseph Lawrence) and Chris (Kyle Howard) decide to step in and take action. Meanwhile, when Sally (Sasha Barrese) has to spend her Friday night baking cupcakes for the Homecoming Commitee, she gets needed help from a fellow volunteer (guest star Justin Guarini).

Mo Gaffney also stars. Bob Berlinger directed the episode written by Mark Hentemann.

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PBS SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER

Sundays at 2:30 PM ET October 5-26 check local listings	JAKERS! THE ADVENTURES OF PIGGLEY WINKS Note: High Definition
Sundays at 7:00 PM ET October 5-26 check local listings	AMERICAN FAMILY Note: High Definition
October 5 9:00 PM ET check local listings	EXXONMOBIL MASTERPIECE THEATRE'S AMERICAN COLLECTION: Our Town Note: High Definition
October 6 2:00 PM ET check local listings	BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE OUTLAW TRAIL Note: Widescreen Standard Definition
October 8 8:00 PM ET check local listings	SECRETS OF THE DEAD: The Great Fire of Rome Note: Widescreen Standard Definition
October 9 10:30 PM ET check local listings	SOUNDSTAGE Note: High Definition
October 15 8:00 PM ET check local listings	CHURCHILL Note: Widescreen Standard Definition
October 19 8:00 PM ET check local listings	NATURE: Hippo Beach Note: Widescreen Standard Definition
October 20 10:30 PM ET check local listings	RIVER OF IRON: DREAMS OF THE GRAND CANYON RAILROAD Note: High Definition
October 22 9:00 PM ET check local listings	LAWRENCE OF ARABIA: THE BATTLE FOR THE ARAB WORLD Note: Widescreen Standard Definition
October 29 9:30 PM ET check local listings	AMERICAN MASTERS: James Brown: Soul Survivor Note: Widescreen Standard Definition

The more public spirited people always get involved with PBS.  

6:00AM ET/5:00 C

Van Gogh's Van Goghs

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Beyond All Limits

Capsized Barge & Bomb Disposal

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8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Giant Cranes

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8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Meteors Messengers

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9:00AM ET/8:00 C
A Bridge to Mars

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10:00AM ET/9:00 C
A Wedding Story"

Anya & Stan"

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10:30AM ET/9:30 C
A Wedding Story

"Nicole & Jason"

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11:00AM ET/10:00 C
A Makeover Story

"Sophisticated Mommies"

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11:30AM ET/10:30 C
A Makeover Story

"April Wedding Shower"

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12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Weird Homes

"Creative Collectors"

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12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Weird Wheels

"Wheels of Art"

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1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Insectia

"Time Travellers"

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1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Margaree"

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2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Mischievous Meerkats

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3:00PM ET/2:00 C
A Wedding Story

"Anya & Stan"

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3:30PM ET/2:30 C
A Makeover Story

"Sophisticated Mommies"

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4:00PM ET/3:00 C
A Bridge to Mars

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5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Beyond All Limits

"Capsized Barge & Bomb Disposal"

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6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Great Moments in Italian Art

"Michelangelo"

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7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Insectia

"Life in the Desert"

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7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Churchill"

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The Jeff Corwin Experience
8:00PM ET/7:00 C

"Peru: Bear Necessities"

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Insectia
9:00PM ET/8:00 C

"Insects at the End of the World"

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Insectia
9:30PM ET/8:30 C

"Entomology Is Catching"

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African Garden of Eden

10:00PM ET/9:00 C

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"Peru: Bear Necessities"
11:00PM ET/10:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

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"Insects at the End of the World"
12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Insectia

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12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Insectia

"Entomology Is Catching"

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1:00AM ET/12:00 C
African Garden of Eden

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2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Insectia

"Life in the Desert"

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2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Churchill"

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3:00AM ET/2:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

Peru: Bear Necessities

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4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Insectia

"Insects at the End of the World"

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4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Insectia

"Entomology Is Catching"

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5:00AM ET/4:00 C
African Garden of Eden

 

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Farther Than The Eye Can See

NR
Runtime: 1:17

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6:30AM ET/5:30 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Train Ride In The Sky: The Copper Canyon

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

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7:30AM ET/6:30 C
A Dog's Day In Manhattan

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

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8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Broadway Remembers

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:59

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9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Hallmark HD Movie: The Oksana Baiul Story

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:33

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11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Discoveries...Ireland: A Celtic Treasure

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

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12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Texasville

R
Runtime: 2:03

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2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Farther Than The Eye Can See

NR
Runtime: 1:17

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4:00PM ET/2:00 C
Texas Independence

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

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5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Texasville

R
Runtime: 2:03

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7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Texas Wild

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:27

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The Cure: Live In Berlin
8:00PM ET/7:00 C

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:59

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Toto: Live In Amsterdam
9:00PM ET/8:00 C

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:44

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In Theaters
11:00PM ET/10:00 C

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

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On The Edge #3
11:30PM ET/10:30 C

TV-MA
Runtime: 0:29

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The Cure: Live In Berlin
12:00AM ET/11:00 C

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:59

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1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Toto: Live In Amsterdam

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:44

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3:00AM ET/2:00 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

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3:30AM ET/2:30 C
On The Edge #3

TV-MA
Runtime: 0:29

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4:00AM ET/3:00 C
The Tenant

R
Runtime: 2:28

 

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Kamui Of The Okhotsk

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

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7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Anime: You're Under Arrest

TV-14
Runtime: 1:31

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9:30AM ET/8:30 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

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10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Inside With The President's Photographers

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:45

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11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Chicago By "L"

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:58

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12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Discoveries...America: Wyoming

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

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1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Broadway Remembers

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:59

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2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Kamui Of The Okhotsk

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

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

R
Runtime: 2:28

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5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Anime: You're Under Arrest

TV-14
Runtime: 1:31

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7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Fish Face At Sea Exhibition

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20

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7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Penguins: Antarctic & Sub-Antarctic

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

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In Theaters
8:00PM ET/7:00 C

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

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Anime: Noir # 1
8:30PM ET/7:30 C

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

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Broadway Remembers
9:00PM ET/8:00 C

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:59

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Vincent Van Gogh And Provence
10:00PM ET/9:00 C

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:26

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Kamui Of The Okhotsk
10:30PM ET/9:30 C

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

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Cliff Diving From Lanai, HI

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

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Fish Face At Sea Exhibition
11:30PM ET/10:30 C

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20

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Anime: Noir # 1
12:00AM ET/11:00 C

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

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12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Texas Wild

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:27

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1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Texasville

R
Runtime: 2:03

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3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Train Ride In The Sky: The Copper Canyon

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

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4:00AM ET/3:00 C
The Cure: Live In Berlin

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:59

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
HDNet's Across America

Nature's Treasure - Artists, collectors and spectacular bronze sculptures transform the town of Loveland, Colorado each year, during the annual Bronze Show. And an old currency takes on a new look--the $20-bill gets a facelift.

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6:30AM ET/5:30 C
HDNet's Across America

Pennsic War - Across America goes back to medieval times for Pennsic War 32. Over ten thousand people gather in rural Pennsylvania, dress up in full amour and beat each other up in full contact battles.

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Urban/Wild: New York

From the air, New York looks like every square inch is built up, but the wild thrives in the City. Within a short distance of the inner city subway, New Yorkers can observe as diverse a number of animals as anywhere in North America. Urban/Wild: New York shows you where to look, in all seasons, to find nature in the city.

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8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Floating Shrines of Gion

The citizens of Kyoto, Japan tryi to keep their historical traditions and customs alive by celebrating the Gion Festival throughout the month of July. The highlight of the festival is the Yamahoko Junko which is a parade of traditional floats through the streets.

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9:00AM ET/8:00 C
HDNet This Month

Previews and highlights of this month's HDNet programming.

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10:00AM ET/9:00 C
A Caribbean Workout 2003

In Carlisle Bay on the southwest corner of Barbados features Pilates.

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10:30AM ET/9:30 C
The Desert Speaks

Cactus Capital of the World - Eighteen species of columnar cacti grow in the Valley Tehecuan (as opposed to three in Arizona, eight in Sonora), all of them used one way or another by native peoples. Each June, residents harvest the luscious fruit of the giant cacti as they have for generations.

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11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Beautiful Landscapes of Japan

Amami Oshima, Kagoshima

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11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Beautiful Landscapes of Japan

Neo Valley, Gifu

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12:00PM ET/11:00 C
HDNet World Report

Ethiopia: The Green Famine - The people of Ethiopia have been plagued with yet another drought, one where the vegetation remains green...but carries no crops. The world's charities have yet to provide effective help, but one group is working hard in a unique way to make the people self sufficient in good weather and bad.

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12:30PM ET/11:30 C
HDNet World Report

Ethiopia's Twin Killers: Starvation & AIDS - The second program takes you to Ethiopia with an American delegation seeking to help the people overcome by the famine and the ravages of AIDS. People there already weakened by the famine are easy prey for AIDS. The American delegation learn the hard realities of the famine and struggle to use their skills to help the victims. A touching, people-to-people story.

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1:00PM ET/12:00 C
True Music

True Music captures an exclusive acoustic jam session with the LA based band Maroon 5. Plus a performance from a group made up of members from the Ramones and Black Flag, known as the Misfits, followed by the incredible guitarist Chris Duarte.

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1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Hogan's Heroes

Reservations Are Required - Hogan's task of arranging for the escape of 20 men is complicated by an overeager sergeant with escape plans of his own.

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2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Hogan's Heroes

Hello, Zolle - Hogan gets unexpected help from the Gestapo when he tries to detain a German general at Stalag 13 for 24 hours.

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2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Square Pegs

Square Pigskins - High school sports takes a giant step backwards when an enthusiastic Lauren encourages a skeptical Patty to join her on the Weemawee girls' football team -- convince it's the "perfect" way to meet boys.

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3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Big Apple

Mike takes his sister out for an evening while trying to prevent an informant from getting killed by the Russians.

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4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Major League Soccer

Kansas City Wizards @ Los Angeles Galaxy
Special Encore Presentation

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6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Minnesota Extreme

The frozen winter of Minnesota has spawned the evolution of two new sports. Minnesota Extreme travels to Lake Minnetonka for the first ever Red Bull Kite Freeze event. Then its up to Duluth the home of hockey for the Red Bull Crashed Ice, a blend of downhill speed skating and skier cross on skates.

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6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Performance Power Boating on Lake Havasu

Watch almost 200 elite boats gather at Lake Havasu, Arizona for 2 days of fun, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition. With speeds in excess of 155 mph and price tags reaching $',',000 this is not an everyday hobby...

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7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Harlem Globetrotters in Bermuda

HDNet travels with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters as they bring the magic of basketball to the beautiful island of Bermuda. From great action on the court to fun in the sun, the globetrotters take in this island paradise. Hosted by HDNet's Kandace Krueger.

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Equal Justice
8:00PM ET/7:00 C

The Price of Justice - Eugene Rogan puts his career at stake when he attempts to prosecute the murderer of a high-priced prostitute; Julie and Briggs team to keep a man guilty of child abuse, behind bars.

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Thieves Premiere
9:00PM ET/8:00 C

Casino - Johnny and Rita are sent to Atlantic City to uncover a secret crime ring. The risks are great when the agents must steal a briefcase from a corrupt gambler. Meanwhile, Johnny tries to make Rita jealous with a highly paid escort. Tone Loc guest stars as Agent Al Trundel.

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The Fugitive Premiere
10:00PM ET/9:00 C

St. Christopher's Prayer - To visit his dying father in Pennsylvania, Kimble risks exposure by his uncle, betrayal by an ambitious reporter and, ultimately, arrest by Lt. Gerard.

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Tracks Ahead
11:00PM ET/10:00 C

Indian Pacific - The Indian Pacific Railroad is one of the longest rail journeys in the world. Join Tracks Ahead as they explore Southern Australia. Then visit artist John Bromley and examine a large O gauge layout in Washington DC.

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Discoveries...Spain: El Corazon
11:30PM ET/10:30 C

Featuring Madrid, its museums and nightlife, and the Palacio El Escorial. Also, Toledo, Avila and Segovia are three of the most spectacular cities in Spain with extremely well preserved castles walls and ruins. All within driving distance of Madrid.

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12:30AM ET/11:30 C
HDNet World Report

California: A Most Entertaining Election - World Report takes a unique look at the election that seemingly has interest for everyone. The state's unusual recall laws have meant a virtually out-of-control list of candidates. Some famous...some not. And, no matter who wins, there is serious business ahead for all Californians.

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1:00AM ET/12:00 C
HDNet's Across America

Gleason's Gym - Times have changed for the world's oldest gym. In the ring where the Raging Bull got his start, teachers, doctors and accountants are now putting on the gloves!

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1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Bikini Destinations

California - From the desert to the edge of the sea, it's California dreaming for Bikini Destinations.

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2:00AM ET/1:00 C
True Music: Extended Play

Spoonfed Tribe - Sit back and enjoy the experience known as The Spoonfed Tribe. This 30 minute special is dedicated to the unique sound and look surrounding this one of a kind musical act. The Spoonfed Tribe has an underground following that is forcing its way to the surface and is bound to break into mainstream. Compared to the Grateful Dead and Phish, The Spoonfed Tribe will inspire your body to move.

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2:30AM ET/1:30 C
HDNet This Month

Previews and highlights of this month's HDNet programming.

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3:30AM ET/2:30 C
HDNet Movie Night

Winners Take All - An insecure but likable dirt bike racer shows what he is made of when he competes against an old friend turned rival. It illustrates the intense racing using exciting motorcross footage.

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5:00AM ET/4:00 C
The USAF Thunderbirds

Meet the pilots of the USAF Thunderbirds Aerial demonstration team, and watch them in action during a recent air show in Colorado Springs, CO.

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5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Train Ride in the Sky: The Copper Canyon

Journey to America's largest canyon and meet its inhabitants on a 400 mile journey.

6:45AM ET/5:45 C
The Left Handed Gun

NR - 1:42
Cast: Paul Newman, Lita Milan, John Dehner, Director: Arthur Penn
Real story of the strange teen-age desperado known to legend as "Billy the Kid".

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8:30AM ET/7:30 C
War of the Buttons

PG - 1:34
Cast: Gregg Fitzgerald, John Coffey, Colm Meaney, Director: John Roberts
Rival gangs of young Irish kids enjoin in constantly escalating battles that ultimately entails the removal of the buttons from the clothes of captured losers. The two leaders nonetheless develop an estranged friendship.

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10:15AM ET/9:15 C
The Stars Fell On Henrietta

PG - 1:45
Cast: Robert Duvall, Aidan Quinn, Frances Fisher, Director: James Keach
A 1930's promoter convinces an impoverished farmer to become his partner in an exploratory drilling operation.

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12:15PM ET/11:15 C
Coma

PG - 1:53
Cast: Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Director: Michael Crichton
A female doctor discovers murder and corpse-nabbing at her Boston hospital, defies her male bosses, and determines to find out what's going on before more patients die.

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2:15PM ET/1:15 C
War of the Buttons

PG - 1:34
Cast: Gregg Fitzgerald, John Coffey, Colm Meaney, Director: John Roberts
Rival gangs of young Irish kids enjoin in constantly escalating battles that ultimately entails the removal of the buttons from the clothes of captured losers. The two leaders nonetheless develop an estranged friendship.

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4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Meeting Venus

PG13 - 1:58
Cast: Glenn Close, Maria de Madeiros, Erland Josephson, Director: Istvan Szabo
An up-and-coming conductor's hapless and chaotic attempts to stage a minor opera with a multi-national company in Paris.

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6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Coma

PG - 1:53
Cast: Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Director: Michael Crichton
A female doctor discovers murder and corpse-nabbing at her Boston hospital, defies her male bosses, and determines to find out what's going on before more patients die.

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Gung Ho

PG-13 - 1:51
Cast: Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Director: Ron Howard
When a Japanese car company buys an American plant, the American liason must mediate the clash of work attitudes between the foreign management and native labor.

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Intersection
10:00PM ET/9:00 C

R - 1:38
Cast: Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, Lolita Davidovitch, Director: Mark Rydell
Successful architect is torn between his wife and his mistress.

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Freeway
11:45PM ET/10:45 C

R - 1:42
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon, Wolfgang Bodison, Director: Matthew Bright
Little Red Riding Hood for the 1990's: After her mom and step-dad are arrested, 15-year-old Vanessa Lutz decides that instead of once again being put into a foster home, she'd rather go and search for the grandmother she's never met, and live with her.

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1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Dust Devil

R - 1:27
Cast: John Matshikiza, Robert John Burke, Terri Norton, Director: Richard Stanley
A shape shifter comes from the desert in search of victims, a spirit the locals call the dust devil.

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3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Dead Ringers

R - 1:57
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Genevieve Bujold, Heidi Von Palleske, Director: David Cronenberg
Twin gynecologists with opposite personalities share everything, until one special woman enters their lives, triggering a rift in their unusual bond that leads to sexual confusion, drugs and madness.

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5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Chain Reaction (aka: Nuclear Run)

NR - 1:33
Cast: Steve Bisley, Mel Gibson, Arna-Maria Winchester, Director: Ian Barry
An accident at a central repository for nuclear waste occurs in central Australia. Spillage pollute a water supply, and a technician is terminally exposed to radiation. The plant worker evades capture and tries to warn the public.