Summary

This issue of HDTV Magazine presents the nightly high-definition television programming schedule for Friday, October 17, 2003, covering ABC, CBS, NBC, and The WB networks. Listings include episode summaries for primetime shows broadcast in HD that evening.

Source document circa 2003 preserved as-is


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George Lopez

"Carmen's Dating"
Carmen begins seeing the most popular boy in school, but when he won't be seen in public with her, George and Angie intervene to set him straight.


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8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Married to the Kellys

"Lewis May Have a Girlfriend"
Tom sets shy Lewis up on a date with a girl he met in a clothing store.


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9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Hope & Faith

"Summary Judgment"
Faith must pay her former employer $5,000 for damages due to arson -- or go to jail. It seems she "accidentally" burned down sets in the studio after she was fired from the soap opera. To earn money, diva Faith must work as housewife Hope's personal assistant, a prospect that horrifies both sisters.


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9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Life with Bonnie

"No Matter Where You Go, There You Are"
Bonnie accidentally gets involved in Mark's boss' marital problems when they learn she's having the famous marriage therapist, Dr. Bill, on Morning Chicago.

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Joan of Arcadia

"The Boat"
Joan enthusiastically tackles her God-given project to build a boat, but despite believing it’s a school assignment, Helen fears her daughter is becoming a bit eccentric. Meanwhile, the Will encourages Kevin to join a wheel-chair basketball team, which provokes the former high school sports star to start acting out against his father.


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9:00PM ET/8:00 C
JAG

"The One That Got Away"
Mac defends a Marine whose actions may have caused the deaths of two fellow Marines and the capture of the rest of his team, while the accused found his way to safety 200 miles away. Meanwhile, what starts out as a test flight for Harm in the CIA’s top-secret, super-sonic Aurora spy plane turns into a dangerous mission to take photos over North Korea to see if they’re preparing for an invasion of South Korea.


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

"Body of Evidence"
Heather goes undercover as a prostitute in order to stop a psychotic pimp on a killing spree. Meanwhile, Darnell and Lily pose as a bickering couple sent into a bar to stall the owner while the FBI installs a bug in his car.

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Miss Match

"Kate In Ex-tasy"
Kate (Alicia Silverstone) agrees to help an engaged couple warm their cold feet by setting them up with dates to see what is out there before they go through with their wedding. At first, she sets them up on what she thinks are "safe" dates, mistakenly thinking that this will allow her to stay in control of the situation. Unfortunately, Connie (Jenna Fischer, "What I Like About You") and Scott (Eddie Kaye Thomas, "American Wedding") both decide that they want another date, with a real candidate this time, and things quickly spin out of control. After a date with Nick (James Roday), Connie realizes that something may have been missing from her relationship while Scott's date with a beautiful, but rather superficial model leads him to the conclusion that Connie is definitely the girl for him. As Kate struggles to repair the damage her intervention has caused in Scott and Connie's relationship, her ex-boyfriend Brian (David Alan Basche, "Full Frontal") tries to re-kindle their relationship. They give couples therapy a try and in their lessons on listening to each other, Kate gains some insight into her own heart as well as some valuable advice on how to help her divorce client (Richard Kind, "Spin City") get the answers he is looking for from his ex. Ryan O'Neal, Lake Bell and Jodi Long also star.


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10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

"Loss"
When a drug enforcement agent is raped and brutally murdered while working deep undercover investigating a Colombian drug cartel, Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Christopher Meloni) attempt to find her killer. However, when the DEA becomes involved in the case in order to protect several other uncover officers, the squad must keep their investigation under raps to avoid federal interference. A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March) faces the toughest case of her career as she must stand up to a dangerous web of drug dealers. Fred Thompson (NBC's "Law & Order") guest stars as D.A. Arthur Branch. Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, and Ice-T also star.


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

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Guests Are:


Will Ferrell

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Reba

When Reba lets Barbra Jean and Cheyenne hold a "communications workshop" in her living room, Brock and Van are not happy about having to share their feelings in a group setting.

When Reba (Reba McEntire) lets Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman) and Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia) hold a "communications workshop" in her living room, Brock (Christopher Rich) and Van (Steve Howey) are not happy about having to share their feelings in a group setting. However, when the counselor, Todd (guest star Martin Mull), forces Reba and Kyra (Scarlett Pomers) to join the group, everyone is surprised by Kyra's true feelings.

Mitch Holleman also stars. Will Mackenzie directed the episode written by Christopher Case.


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8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Like Family

To avoid a fight with his mom, Keith goes to Ed for advice. Meanwhile, Tanya is stunned when she discovers that Ed may have given up his dreams of playing in a band for her.  

When Keith (J Mack Slaughter) and Maddie (Diane Farr) clash over his decision to join a band rather than take a PSAT class, Keith goes to Ed (Kevin Michael Richardson) for guidance and gets some unexpected advice. Ed gets a chance to rejoin his old band, and his behavior causes Tanya (Holly Robinson Peete) to worry that he gave up on his own dreams of performing to start a family.

B.J. Mitchell and J. Anthony Brown also star. Barnet Kellman directed the episode written by Al Sonja L. Rice.


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All About The Andersons

When Anthony discovers that Tuga has lied to his teachers about Anthony's flailing career as an actor, Anthony tries to land a job that will make his son proud. 

Anthony (Anthony Anderson) discovers that Tuga (Damani Roberts) has lied to his teachers about Anthony's profession, which makes Anthony realize that his son doesn't understand what he does for a living. Even after Anthony lands a job, he must make a decision about the role in order to make his son proud.

John Amos, Roz Ryan and Aimee Garcia also star. Joe Regalbuto directed the episode written by Tommy Carey.

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PBS SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER

Sundays at
2:30 PM ET
October 5-26

check local listings


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Coming

Sundays at
7:00 PM ET
October 5-26
check local listings
 

AMERICAN FAMILY
Note: High Definition

 
 
October 19
8:00 PM ET
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NATURE: Hippo Beach

Note: Widescreen Standard Definition
 
October 20
10:30 PM ET
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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
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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent was the most sought after portraitist in England and America admired for capturing the elegance of the aristrocracy. A further exploration into his work reveals a much deeper essence of the man and artist.


7:00AM ET/6:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

"Australia: Going Bats Down Under"
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.


8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Insectia

"Life In The Desert"
Find out how insects can stay alive in the arid expanses of the Sahara desert by preserving their precious water supply. Locusts, Desert Beetles, and many other insects store this resource to survive the Moroccan sun.


8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Insectia

"Weavers' Island"
Meet a spider that spins a miracle fiber baffling scientists the world over and a woman who weaves it into blankets for the dead. Also find out how scientists "milk" a spider silk for use in research in products from surgical supplies to parachutes.


9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Wild Nights

"A Night Underwater"
Hidden within the coral of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are a myriad of sea creatures. Specially adapted to nocturnal activity, they wait for darkness to fall, then emerge from their slumber and begin their nightly hunt for food.


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

"Cher & Johnny"
No Description Available.


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

"Naomi And Myles"
No Description Available.


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

"Richmond Ringdance"
No Description Available.


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

"Ringside Revealed"
No Description Available.


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

"Off The Grid"
Living life "unplugged" calls for all of your creative juices. Meet a man who hasn't had a utility bill in fifteen years, a trailer park couple who would make gypsies jealous, and a man who's so far off the grid he forgets what century he's in.


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

"Anything Goes"
Discover a fascinating collection of wheeled wonders that are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.


1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Insectia

"Masquerade"
Meet insects playing an unusual game of hide-and-seek using biomimicry. This highly refined camouflage tactic can mean the difference between life and death for some very special insects in the lush tropical jungle of Costa Rica.


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

"The St. Croix"
Located in picturesque, historic western New Brunswick, the St. Croix International Waterway has been an important travel way for close to 12,000 years. Since 1798, it has marked the boundary between the United States and Canada.


2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Nature's World: Africa's Lions And Wildebeests

Explore the complex nature of Africa's great migration. Follow a massive herd of wildebeests as they travel across the plains to experience the animal kingdom's circle of life.


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

"Cher & Johnny"
No Description Available.


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

"Richmond Ringdance"
No Description Available.


4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Wild Nights

"A Night Underwater"
Hidden within the coral of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are a myriad of sea creatures. Specially adapted to nocturnal activity, they wait for darkness to fall, then emerge from their slumber and begin their nightly hunt for food.


5:00PM ET/4:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

"Australia: Going Bats Down Under"
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.


6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Art Forms Of The Orient

"Episode 2"
In Japan the line between art and life is often hard to determine. Discover the patience and dedication it takes to create traditional Japanese art forms and how cultural values are such a strong influence.


7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Insectia

"Symphony For Hexapods"
Explore the music of the insects as Georges Brossard compares the sounds of Madagascar's species and musical instruments used by humans. Hear the melodies of the click beetles, cicadas, and hissing cockroaches.


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

"The Margaree"
The Margaree's southwest branch begins at Lake Ainslie and the northeast arm rises in the wilds of the Cape Breton Highlands. These two meet, and make their way over waterfalls, through deep salmon pools and across floodplains to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.


8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Leopard Son, The

A mother leopard raises her cub on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Filmed entirely on location to capture the cub's first three years of life in its natural habitat, witness an intimate portrait of this elusive cat.


9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Aurora

The aurora borealis has fascinated, and often terrified, humans for thousands of years. During the 20th century scientists made great progress in understanding and explaining this northern hemisphere phenomena.


10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Greatest Fireworks On Earth

Experience pyrotechnique displays around the world from a Las Vegas extravaganza to ceremonial rituals in Valencia, Spain.


11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Leopard Son, The

A mother leopard raises her cub on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Filmed entirely on location to capture the cub's first three years of life in its natural habitat, witness an intimate portrait of this elusive cat.


12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Aurora

The aurora borealis has fascinated, and often terrified, humans for thousands of years. During the 20th century scientists made great progress in understanding and explaining this northern hemisphere phenomena.


1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Greatest Fireworks On Earth

Experience pyrotechnique displays around the world from a Las Vegas extravaganza to ceremonial rituals in Valencia, Spain.


2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Insectia

"Symphony For Hexapods"
Explore the music of the insects as Georges Brossard compares the sounds of Madagascar's species and musical instruments used by humans. Hear the melodies of the click beetles, cicadas, and hissing cockroaches.


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

"The Margaree"
The Margaree's southwest branch begins at Lake Ainslie and the northeast arm rises in the wilds of the Cape Breton Highlands. These two meet, and make their way over waterfalls, through deep salmon pools and across floodplains to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.


3:00AM ET/2:00 C
The Leopard Son

A mother leopard raises her cub on the Serengeti plains of Africa. Filmed entirely on location to capture the cub's first three years of life in its natural habitat, witness an intimate portrait of this elusive cat.


4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Aurora

The aurora borealis has fascinated, and often terrified, humans for thousands of years. During the 20th century scientists made great progress in understanding and explaining this northern hemisphere phenomena.


5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Greatest Fireworks On Earth

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DATE SPORT EVENT TIME [ET]
10/18 College Football Teams TBD 7:45
10/21 ESPN Original Entertainment PLAYMAKERS episode 9 9:00PM, 10:00PM, 12:00AM
10/25 College Football

Teams TBD

7:45
10/26 National Football League

Buffalo @ Kansas City

8:30
10/28 ESPN Original Entertainment PLAYMAKERS episode 10 9:00PM, 10:00PM, 12:00AM
11/1 College Football Teams TBD 7:45
11/2 National Football League Green Bay @ Minnesota 8:30
11/4 ESPN Original Entertainment PLAYMAKERS episode 11 9:00PM, 10:00PM, 12:00AM
11/8 College Football Teams TBD 7:45
11/9 National Football League Baltimore @ St. Louis 8:30
11/15 College Football Teams TBD 7:45
11/16 National Football League Dallas @ New England 8:30
11/22 College Football Teams TBD 7:45
11/23 National Football League Washington @ Miami 8:30
11/27 College Football TBA TBA
11/30 National Football League Tampa Bay @ Jacksonville 8:30
 

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Day In The Life Of Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50


7:00AM ET/6:00 C
U.S. Open: Night of Sept. 4

NR
Runtime: 1:55


9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Daring Divine Peaks

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50


10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Space

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:24


10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Henri Matisse And Midi

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:26


11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Over Philadelphia

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50


12:00PM ET/11:00 C
U.S. Open: Night of Sept. 4

NR
Runtime: 1:55


2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Elvis Meets Nixon

PG-13
Runtime: 1:43


4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Space

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:24


4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Beyond The Poseidon Adventure

PG
Runtime: 2:02


7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Brain Game #3

TV-G
Runtime: 0:22


7:30PM ET/6:30 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28


8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Being There

PG
Runtime: 2:10


10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Sibling Rivalry

PG-13
Runtime: 1:28


12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Moving

R
Runtime: 1:29


1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Being There

PG
Runtime: 2:10


4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Sibling Rivalry

PG-13
Runtime: 1:28
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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Elvis Meets Nixon

PG-13
Runtime: 1:43


9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Alaska: Last Frontier

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20


9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Penguins: Antarctic & Sub-Antarctic

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Minnesota Extreme

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Vincent Van Gogh And Provence

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:26


11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Discoveries...Ireland: The Emerald Isle

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50


12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Alaska: Last Frontier

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20


12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Penguins: Antarctic & Sub-Antarctic

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Minnesota Extreme

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Vincent Van Gogh And Provence

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:26


2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Being There

PG
Runtime: 2:10


4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Vincent Van Gogh And Provence

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:26


5:00PM ET/4:00 C
U.S. Open: Night of Sept. 4

NR
Runtime: 1:55


7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Alaska: Last Frontier

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20


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

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Minnesota Extreme

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Anime: Noir # 6

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25


9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Discoveries...Ireland: The Emerald Isle

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50


10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Alaska: Last Frontier

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20


10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Penguins: Antarctic & Sub-Antarctic

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Minnesota Extreme

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25


11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Anime: Noir # 6

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25


12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Beyond The Poseidon Adventure

PG
Runtime: 2:02


2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Elvis Meets Nixon

PG-13
Runtime: 1:43


4:30AM ET/3:30 C
U.S. Open: Night of Sept. 4

NR
Runtime: 1:55

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Journey to the U.S. Olympic Team

2003 Speedo FINA Diving Grand Prix


8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Wyoming Wild

A stunning close up experience with the wild animals that roam freely throughout the breathtaking state of Wyoming.


8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Over® Beautiful British Columbia

From the majestic Canadian Rockies to the rugged Pacific coast, don't miss this beautiful aerial tour.


9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Tracks Ahead

Northlandz - Tracks Ahead takes a look at the gigantic layout called Northlandz. Ride with author and Chicago Sun Times literary critic Henry Kisor as he travels the Rocky Mountains. Check out an HO layout with an European flair.


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

In gorgeous Almond Beach, Barbados features Chi Ball exercises.


10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Smart Travels Europe

Genoa and the Italian Rivera - It's off to seek La Dolce Vita in one of the world's most romantic places. Visit Pisa's leaning tower, tour palaces for a taste of old-world elegance, and investigate the famous resort of Portofino.


11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Discoveries...Spain: North Coast

Experience the north coast of Spain, which has a surprisingly strong Celtic heritage. In Camarinas, local fishermen talk about fishing conditions while their wives, mothers and daughters create lace using an intricate and exciting lace making technique handed down from mother to daughter. Travel through the Basque country, where a cultural & tourist revolution is occurring with the Frank Geary designed Guggenheim Museum.


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

Iowa Steak Fry: Politics & Beef - In September, 7 of 10 candidates for the Democratic nomination for President gathered on an Iowa balloon field to fry up some steak and carve out support for their run for the White House. What made this event unusual was that they would share the stage with an old friend of the Democrats, President Bill Clinton. Each candidate shook hands, kissed babies, and spoke from the stump, but no one captured more attention from the 9500-plus attendees than Bill Clinton.


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

Old Faithful: What Makes Geysers Go? - World Report takes you to the geysers near "Old Faithful." But after years and years of predictability there are changes in and under the park. Learn first hand what could happen to change things in the very near future.


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

True Music has a star studded show this week, featuring the hit band (hed)PE with a "Rage Against the Machine" type sound. Then, to mellow things out a bit, sit back and enjoy an acoustic set from Fastball. Finally, the band to follow this week is Radiant, a band that could teach Coldplay a thing or two!


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

The Crittendon Plan - Hogan is frustrated by both friend and foe when he attempts to destroy an important Nazi convoy.


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


Some of Their Planes Are Missing - The Germans scheme to hoodwink the Royal Air Force by sending pilots over England in captured British planes.


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

A Child's Christmas in Weemawee -- Part 1 - Patty and Lauren's well-laid plans to crash all the popular holiday parties could be ruined when Patty's estranged father decides their relationship needs some holiday togetherness. Leave it to Beaver start Tony Dow guests.


3:00PM ET/2:00 C
First Monday

Right to Die - The Court must decide if a wife can have her husband, who's in a coma, taken off life support. Meanwhile, his daughter still sees signs of life in her dad.


4:00PM ET/3:00 C
HDNet World Report

The Pope's 25th Anniversary - The Vatican honors Pope John Paul II for his 25 years as Pope and HDNet World Report is in Rome for this unique event, providing coverage of all the pomp and pageantry.


5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky catches up with Jack Black to talk about his new movie School of Rock, and his musical influences. Director Carl Franklin and actor Sanaa Lathan drop in for a chat about their new film Out of Time, plus, previews of what's coming soon in HDNet Entertainment.


5:30PM ET/4:30 C
Nothing But Trailers

Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So HDNet presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new in HDNet's collection.


6:00PM ET/5:00 C
SuperMoto Race

Join the biggest names in motorcycle racing in this event that combines dirt and asphalt! The list includes seven time Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath, Motocross champion Jeff Ward, World Superbike champion Scott Russell, World GP champion Kevin Schwantz and X Games champion Mike Metzger (first to do a back flip on a motorcycle).


7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Sting - Inside: The Songs of Sacred Love

Filmed in Malibu and Los Angeles, California, this special contains all new interviews, documentary footage and live performances of songs from Sting's new album "Sacred Love" as well as other Sting/Police classics. Watch as Sting brings his new songs from the studio to the stage for the first time.


8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Bikini Destinations Premiere

France - Oui Oui!!!! From the Cannes film festival to San Tropez, join the Bikini Destinations models shopping and strutting on location in the south of France.


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

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky catches up with Jack Black to talk about his new movie School of Rock, and his musical influences. Director Carl Franklin and actor Sanaa Lathan drop in for a chat about their new film Out of Time, plus, previews of what's coming soon in HDNet Entertainment.


9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Heart: Alive in Seattle

The first ladies of rock & roll return! Ann, Nancy & the band perform all of their hits, 4 new songs, plus some surprises in this state of the art, hi-definition concert shot last summer in their home town of Seattle.


10:30PM ET/9:30 C
NHL Hockey LIVE!

Ottawa @ Anaheim


1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Bikini Destinations

France - Oui Oui!!!! From the Cannes film festival to San Tropez, join the Bikini Destinations models shopping and strutting on location in the south of France.


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

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky catches up with Jack Black to talk about his new movie School of Rock, and his musical influences. Director Carl Franklin and actor Sanaa Lathan drop in for a chat about their new film Out of Time, plus, previews of what's coming soon in HDNet Entertainment.


2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Heart: Alive in Seattle

The first ladies of rock & roll return! Ann, Nancy & the band perform all of their hits, 4 new songs, plus some surprises in this state of the art, hi-definition concert shot last summer in their home town of Seattle.


3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Vocal Jazz

Traditional jazz singing is experiencing a return to popularity. We watch one up-and-coming singer, Tierney Sutton, in the studio, making a new album, a tribute to Frank Sinatra. We also visit a vocal jazz camp where aspiring singers come to learn their trade under the guidance of established artists.


4:00AM ET/3:00 C
The Hitman's Handbook

Five hit men must compete for the largest contract of their lives. As a condition of the contract, they have to do a taped interview.


4:30AM ET/4:30 C
Next Stop, Eternity

A whimsical look at the bumpy ride from afterlife to eternity, starring Cathy Moriarty as a woman reluctant to let go of the material world, and Seymour Cassel as an ambitious angel who's her guide.


5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky catches up with Jack Black to talk about his new movie School of Rock, and his musical influences. Director Carl Franklin and actor Sanaa Lathan drop in for a chat about their new film Out of Time, plus, previews of what's coming soon in HDNet Entertainment.


5:30AM ET/4:30 C
A Solar Encounter

Discover the mysteries of the Earth's neighbors Mars, Jupiter, and Venus. And what would 17th Century astronomer Johannes Kepler have seen if he had had today's advanced technology? Join us on a 3-D journey through a computer graphic visualization of space.

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7:30AM ET/6:30 C
The Great Santini

PG - 1:56
Cast: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Director: Lewis John Carlino
Story of a gung-ho Marine pilot, who battles on the domestic front with his loving but bullied family, particularly his adolescent son.


9:30AM ET/8:30 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.


11:30AM ET/10:30 C
The F.B.I. Story

NR - 2:29
Cast: Jimmy Stewart, Vera Miles, Nick Adams, Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Drama-documentary tells the history of the FBI, told throughthe eyes of one agent and his family.


2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Let's Do It Again

PG - 1:52
Cast: Bill Cosby, Sidney Poitier, Jimmie Walker, Director: Sidney Poitier
An Atlanta milkman and his pal, a factory worker, bilk two big-time gamblers out of a large sum of cash. They need the money to help build a new meeting hall for their fraternal lodge.


4:00PM ET/3:00 C
The Great Santini

PG - 1:56
Cast: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Director: Lewis John Carlino
Story of a gung-ho Marine pilot, who battles on the domestic front with his loving but bullied family, particularly his adolescent son.


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.


8:00PM ET/7:00 C
American Ninja

R - 1:35
Cast: Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Director: Sam Firstenberg
American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.


9:45PM ET/8:45 C
Enter The Ninja

R - 1:34
Cast: Franco Nero, Susan George, Sho Kosugi, Director: Menahem Golan
After just completing his training at a ninja school, an army vet (Franco Nero) travels to the Phillippines and finds himself battling a landgrabber.


11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Blue Velvet

R - 2:00
Cast: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Director: David Lynch
An innocent young man discovers that a dark underworld exists beneath the surface of his seemingly quiet hometown.


1:35AM ET/12:35 C
O Lucky Man

R - 2:58
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Sir Ralph Richardson, Helen Mirren, Director: Lindsay Anderson
Story about the rise and fall and rise of a young coffee salesman.


4:35AM ET/3:45 C
M. Butterfly

R - 1:40
Cast: Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Ian Richardson, Director: David Cronenberg
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling - but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
The Body

PG13 Time:108
Jonas McCord wrote and directed this film about the discovery of what may be the body of Jesus Christ. Based on a novel by Richard Ben Sapir, the story follows a Catholic priest (Antonio Banderas) and the Israeli archaeologist (Olivia Williams) who discovered the body as they find themselves caught between the worlds of religion and politics in their efforts to ascertain the true identity of the remains. Also with John Shrapnel, John Wood and Jason Flemyng.


9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Glitter

PG13 Time:104
Mariah Carey hits all the high notes in this heartwarming rags-to-riches tale that follows the life of a beautiful young singer. Billie Frank (Carey) is a struggling back-up vocalist until she meets a handsome, successful DJ named Dice (Max Beesley). Through his help and her lungs, Billie makes a meteoric rise to the top of the music charts. Along the way, she experiences the highs and lows of fame and fortune, love and loss...while always searching for the one piece of her childhood she desperately needs. With Da Brat, Tia Texada, Valarie Pettiford and Terrence Howard. Directed by Vondie Curtis Hall; written by Kate Lanier (What's Love Got to Do With It).


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11:15AM ET/10:15 C
The Tuxedo

PG13 Time:98
Jackie Chan takes dressing for success to a comical new level in this action-comedy about a hapless cab driver who dons a high-tech tuxedo that transforms its wearer into a martial arts master. Jimmy Tong (Chan) is the easy-going cabbie whose job chauffeuring a wealthy secret agent takes a hilarious turn when the man is injured and Jimmy is forced to put on the battle-ready threads in an effort to stop an arch-villain with plans to control the world's water supply. Jennifer Love Hewitt co-stars as a sexy, straight-laced scientist who thinks Jimmy is the real secret agent. Also with Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar and Peter Stormare. Directed by Kevin Donovan.


1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Buffy The Vampire Slayer

PG13 Time:85
As Hemery High's head cheerleader, blonde Valley Girl Buffy should be practicing her cheers and shopping at the mall. But a mysterious stranger informs her that she's the latest in a long line of vampire slayers and she has to practice, like, killing. Gross! Kristy Swanson plays the resourceful Buffy in this tongue-in-cheek horror comedy that inspired the popular series. Luke Perry (TV's Beverly Hills 90210) plays the handsome hunk who proves he's no slouch with a stake. With Donald Sutherland, Rutger Hauer and Paul Reubens.


3:30PM ET/2:30 C
The Freshman

PG Time:102
A class in high comedy you won't want to cut, this star-studded romp is sheer movie fun. Matthew Broderick plays a film student new to New York--and the ways of con men. He gets a job offer he can't refuse from The Godfather's Marlon Brando, deliciously mocking his famous role as a mafia kingpin. From picking up a live lizard at Kennedy Airport to hiring bumbling government agents to crash a gourmet club, Broderick's got one wacky job...but will it lead him to the hand of the don's amorous daughter? With Bruno Kirby (City Slickers) and Bert Parks in a cameo.


5:15PM ET/4:15 C
Glitter

PG13 Time:104
Mariah Carey hits all the high notes in this heartwarming rags-to-riches tale that follows the life of a beautiful young singer. Billie Frank (Carey) is a struggling back-up vocalist until she meets a handsome, successful DJ named Dice (Max Beesley). Through his help and her lungs, Billie makes a meteoric rise to the top of the music charts. Along the way, she experiences the highs and lows of fame and fortune, love and loss...while always searching for the one piece of her childhood she desperately needs. With Da Brat, Tia Texada, Valarie Pettiford and Terrence Howard. Directed by Vondie Curtis Hall; written by Kate Lanier (What's Love Got to Do With It).


8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Pulp Fiction

R Time:154
"A spectacularly entertaining piece of pop culture" (Variety). Quentin Tarantino's 1994 crime thriller has become a modern classic thanks to a superb combination of style and gritty action that weaves together a series of interrelated stories. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson star as philosophical assassins, Bruce Willis plays a boxer on the run, Ving Rhames is a dangerous crime lord and Uma Thurman is his drug-troubled wife. Harvey Keitel, Christopher Walken, Tim Roth and Amanda Plummer co-star. "Four stars" (New York Daily News). Tarantino and Roger Avary won the 1994 Best Original Screenplay Oscar(R).


11:30PM ET/10:30 C
The Tuxedo

PG13 Time:98
Jackie Chan takes dressing for success to a comical new level in this action-comedy about a hapless cab driver who dons a high-tech tuxedo that transforms its wearer into a martial arts master. Jimmy Tong (Chan) is the easy-going cabbie whose job chauffeuring a wealthy secret agent takes a hilarious turn when the man is injured and Jimmy is forced to put on the battle-ready threads in an effort to stop an arch-villain with plans to control the world's water supply. Jennifer Love Hewitt co-stars as a sexy, straight-laced scientist who thinks Jimmy is the real secret agent. Also with Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar and Peter Stormare. Directed by Kevin Donovan.


2:15AM ET/1:15 C
Under Heavy Fire

R Time:117
A group of former Marines are lured by a TV producer to the Vietnamese village where most of their unit was massacred in a vicious ambush. Most of the men blame their captain for the fiasco, but will the truth come out before blood is spilled once again on the jungle floor? Casper Van Dien, Carre Otis, Martin Kove and Jaimz Woolvett star. Directed by Sidney J. Furie (The Boys in Company C).

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12:50PM ET/11:50 C
The Slugger's Wife

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
PG13 1h 44m


2:35PM ET/1:35 C
A Shot at Glory

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
STEREO / CCAP
R 1h 54m
In the tradition of "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" comes this rousing sports drama about a Scottish soccer coach (Robert Duvall) forced by his team's new owner (Michael Keaton) to accept the addition of his talented but volatile former son-in-law (Ally McCoist) to his struggling team's roster. Soon the rag-tag footballers, accompanied by their American goalie (Cole Hauser), are on their way to a showdown with Glasgow's legendary Rangers. Kirsty Mitchell costars in this inspiring international success boasting a score by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler.


4:30PM ET/3:30 C
The Maldonado Miracle

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 39m
Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek ("Frida") makes her directorial debut with this Showtime Original Picture about a fading Southern California town that is reinvigorated by a seemingly miraculous spiritual event - a sensational manifestation that has less than divine origins, but a tangible effect on the local economy. Peter Fonda, Mare Winningham, Rubén Blades and Eddy Martin star in this ensemble drama.


9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Street Time: #211

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP
TVPG 1h 39m
Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek ("Frida") makes her directorial debut with this Showtime Original Picture about a fading Southern California town that is reinvigorated by a seemingly miraculous spiritual event - a sensational manifestation that has less than divine origins, but a tangible effect on the local economy. Peter Fonda, Mare Winningham, Rubén Blades and Eddy Martin star in this ensemble drama.


10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Jeremiah: Letters Form The Other Side (part 2)

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
TV14 44m
Kurdy meets the mysterious Mister Smith. Reluctantly, they join others from Thunder Mountain in Lee Chen's danger-ridden plan to rescue Jeremiah, Markus and Erin from Valhalla Sector.


12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Free For All: #5

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
TVMA 26m
Clay's finances are frozen by the IRS so he starts a business with Johnny, Omar and Dad in order to make money; Grandma finds out she has an STD and must inform all of her previous sex partners.


4:15AM ET/3:15 C
Dead Heat

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
SURROUND / CCAP / ESP
R 1h 37m
Well-meaning retired cop Pally (Kiefer Sutherland) is only trying to help out his stepbrother Ray (Anthony LaPaglia) when he agrees to bankroll a long-shot racehorse. But a big-time Mob figure (Daniel Benzali) also has an interest in the animal and before you can say "conflict of interest," Pally and Ray are mired in business with some very shady figures. Lothaire Bluteau and Radha Mitchell costar in this superb crime drama from writer/director Mark Malone ("Dead of Winter," "Hoods").

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