Summary

This daily HD programming guide lists evening broadcasts for December 3, 2003 across ABC (720p), CBS (1080i), NBC (1080i), WB (1080i), and PBS (1080i). Featured programs include The West Wing, Law & Order, Smallville, and Angel, with PBS offering a November HD schedule for nature and documentary specials.

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ABC in 720P

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
My Wife and Kids


"Meet the Parents"
Grandparents-to-be Michael and Jay must figure out a way to stand up to Vanessa's gregarious parents, who are trying to bully them into buying things that will benefit them, not the baby.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
It's All Relative


"Swangate"
Philip and Simon initially oppose State Senatorial candidate Charlie Carson's plans to tear down an historical theatre, while Mace supports the politician's plan to build a hotel in its place. But Mace questions his support when he learns that Carson supports gay marriage, which causes Philip and Simon to change their minds and support him. When a dead swan threatens to land the candidate in hot water, Philip and Mace try to help him resolve the messy situation, but soon regret their decision when an attractive, young intern pays the candidate a visit.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Karen Sisco

"Nobody's Perfect"
Karen is assigned to track down a fugitive accountant on the lam for murder and the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from his high-end fashion boss. Meanwhile, Marshall meets an attractive woman who wants him to investigate her husband's infidelity.
 

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CBS in 1080i

 

9:00PM ET/10:00 C
The King of Queens


"Secret Garden"
Carrie is thrilled with her new gynecologist, but her future with the doctor is put in jeopardy when Danny charges him more than he quoted for some landscaping work.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Becker


"Afterglow"
Becker decides that Chris is smothering him so he comes up with a list of boundaries for their relationship. Meanwhile, Jake receives a shipment of dirty magazines sent in error and wants them sent back immediately, however, Hector sees a moneymaking opportunity.

 

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NBC in 1080i

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Ed


"Therapy"
Troubled by his awkward relationship with a now New-York-based Carol (Julie Bowen), Ed (Tom Cavanagh) seeks professional counseling and ends up with peculiar Dr. Soper (guest star Bruce Altman) as he tries to sort out how their newfound love hit a pothole once she took her new job -- and he receives a startling revelation from the doc. Likewise, a perplexed Eli (Daryl Mitchell) finds solace with his wise physical therapist (guest star Raphael Nash Thompson) as he dissects his simmering romance with "pie lady" Jennifer (Marcy Harriell). Not to be left out of the kissing conundrum, Molly (Lesley Boone) seeks Nancy's (JanaMarie Hupp) advice when she is attracted to the most unlikely of Stuckeyville's males. Josh Randall, JanaMarie Hupp, Lesley Boone, Rachel Cronin and Michael Ian Black also star.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The West Wing


"Separation Of Powers"
As the President's (Martin Sheen) staff wrangle with Speaker Haffley (guest star Steven Culp) over the pending federal budget, Toby (Richard Schiff) dispatches former Supreme Court clerk and personal friend Joe Quincy (guest star Matthew Perry, NBC's "Friends") to check on the condition of the stricken Chief Justice (guest star Milo O'Shea) -- an ancient Supreme Court icon who has Washington wondering if he will finally step down. As the clock ticks on a new budget, hard-charging Angela (guest star Michael Hyatt) faces a mighty challenge as she tries to hammer out an agreement that could compromise Bartlet's campaign promises. But the President is also focused on a crucial national TV interview that Zoey (Elisabeth Moss) has agreed to tape with a well-known newswoman (guest star Kathrin Lautner) with a knack for exposing raw emotions. Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney, Dule Hill, Janel Moloney, Stockard Channing and Josh Malina also star.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Law & Order


"Floater"
When an unidentified body is found in the Hudson River, Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) search for an identity for this "floater," discovering her to be missing wife in the middle of a shaky marriage. Believing the victimÓs husband to be the prime suspect, the detectives investigate his alibi only to have their suspicions drawn to the court where she worked and a possible corruption scandal involving several high-priced divorce attorneys and a judge. Sam Waterston, Elisabeth Rohm, Fred Thompson and S. Epatha Merkerson also star.



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


Penelope Cruz, Sarah Mclaughlan
 

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WB in 1080i

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Smallville


Hot-shot singer-songwriter Josh Kelley performs while Clark tries to save Lana from her dangerous new boyfriend and Lex tries to turn Chloe against Lionel. more...

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Angel


Angel finds himself in deep trouble when the offices of Wolfram & Hart are attacked by cyborg assassins and Wesley gets a surprise visit from his estranged father. more...
 

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PBS in 1080i


SCHEDULE THROUGH NOVEMBER

Sundays at
2:30 PM ET
November 2-30
check local listings

JAKERS! THE ADVENTURES OF PIGGLEY WINKS
Note: High Definition

Sundays at
7:00 PM ET
November 2-30

check local listings

AMERICAN FAMILY
Note: High Definition

November 12 at
8:00 PM ET and
November 14 at
10:00 PM ET (repeat)

check local listings

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: "The Bridge on the River Kwai"
Note: Widescreen Standard Definition

November 16 at
9:00 PM ET and
November 19 at
8:00 PM ET (repeat)

check local listings

COYOTE WAITS: AN AMERICAN MYSTERY! SPECIAL
Note: High Definition

November 19
10:00 PM ET

check local listings

GRAND CANYON, A NAKED PLANET SPECIAL
Note: Widescreen Standard Definition

November 23
8:00 PM ET

check local listings

NATURE: Cloud's Legacy: The Wild Stallion Returns
Note: Widescreen Standard Definition

November 23
9:00 PM ET

check local listings

SKINWALKERS: AN AMERICAN MYSTERY! SPECIAL
Note: High Definition

November 24
10.30 PM ET

check local listings

CROWN OF THE CONTINENT
Note: High Definition

November 25
8:00 PM ET

check local listings

NOVA: Volcano Above the Clouds
Note: High Definition

November 25
9:00 PM ET

check local listings

KILIMANJARO, A NAKED PLANET SPECIAL
Note: Widescreen Standard Definition

November 27
9:00 PM ET
check local listings

FARM AID 2003: A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT (w.t.)
Note: High Definition (surround sound)

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Discovery in 1080i

 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Sacred Monuments Of Asia


"Bhutan To Katmandu"
Travel to Bhutan and Katmandu to visit many of the temples and monuments used by Buddhists and Hindus.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Washington, D.C.: Our Nation's Capital


Experience the grandeur, history and vitality that gives Washington, D.C. its character. Tour the Smithsonian and all the landmark monuments then journey out to the surrounding countryside to view the sites of legendary battles.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Over Ireland


Take a journey to Ireland and soar over famous landmarks from the Cliffs of Moher to the Giant's Causeway. View the country's fabled four provinces through a flow of stunning imagery showcasing its landscapes.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Over Beautiful British Columbia


Take a spectacular scenic tour of Canada's Pacific province. Savor the grandeur of British Columbia in this helicopter adventure, from elegant Victoria to rugged Fort Nelson. Visit Whistler, Okanagan shores, Mount Robson and Queen Charlotte Islands.

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


"Heather & Tim"
No Description Available.

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


"Barbara And Miguel"
No Description Available.

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


"Bedazzlers"
No Description Available.

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


"Marathon Moms"
No Description Available.

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


"Home Alone"
Meet three bachelors who have created unique environments that perhaps only a man could love.

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


"Off To The Races"
Win or lose, it's all about the race for these folks. However, they might be breaking the tape the weird way - by hand-built soap-box, by chariot (lacking only for gladiators) or by outhouseÂ…for when you really have to go.

1:00PM ET/12:00 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.

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


"The Grand"
The Grand River and its tributaries comprise the largest watershed in Southern Ontario. Ecompassing 4 climatic zones in its 290K course from the Dundalk Plateau to Lake Erie, it provides nesting habitat for waterfowl and power generation for communities.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Before We Ruled The Earth: Hunt Or Be Hunted


1,700,000 million years ago in Africa, Homo ergaster, an ancient predecessor of modern humans had to scavenge to survive. They lived in the elements, and among the monsters of the day, like the sabretooth cat.

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


"Heather & Tim"
No Description Available.

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


"Bedazzlers"
No Description Available.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Over Beautiful British Columbia


Take a spectacular scenic tour of Canada's Pacific province. Savor the grandeur of British Columbia in this helicopter adventure, from elegant Victoria to rugged Fort Nelson. Visit Whistler, Okanagan shores, Mount Robson and Queen Charlotte Islands.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
WAshington, D.C.: Our Nation's Capital


Experience the grandeur, history and vitality that gives Washington, D.C. its character. Tour the Smithsonian and all the landmark monuments then journey out to the surrounding countryside to view the sites of legendary battles.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Impressionists On The Seine


The Phillips Collection presented an Impressionist exhibit based around their Renoir painting, "Luncheon of the Boating Party." An in-depth history of this painting is given, as well as comparisons of many others from that period.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Great Books


"Upton Sinclair's The Jungle"
"The Jungle" explores the story of meatpacking in Chicago that forced Congress to pass food safety laws, and enraged Americans on issues from poisoned meat to child labor.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Insectia


"Life In A Single Tree"
Join Georges Brossard in the Amazon where trees provide everything necessary to support an entire insect community. Among the many inhabitants are bark bugs using the surface for camouflage while termites and ants create vast roadways inside the trunk.


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


"Miramichi, The"
The Miramichi, the largest producer of Atlantic Salmon in North America forms a 13,000 square kilometer watershed spread out over a quarter of New Brunswick. The Miramichi valley is dotted with small settlements that have thrived for centuries.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Day In The Life Of The Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, A


The cutter Mohawk is one of 13 Cost Guard ships patrolling America's waters defending it shores, enforcing its laws, and rescuing its citizens. Learn about every aspect of the crew's life and work, from early morning revelry to taps at night.

9:00PM ET/8:00 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.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Extreme Machines: Bridges


Bridges are among our most impressive engineering accomplishments. This program will examine the rigorous design and safety features that must be built into the world's largest bridges.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Day In The Life Of The Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, A


The cutter Mohawk is one of 13 Cost Guard ships patrolling America's waters defending it shores, enforcing its laws, and rescuing its citizens. Learn about every aspect of the crew's life and work, from early morning revelry to taps at night.

12:00AM ET/11:00 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.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Extreme Machines: Bridges


Bridges are among our most impressive engineering accomplishments. This program will examine the rigorous design and safety features that must be built into the world's largest bridges.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Insectia


"Life In A Single Tree"
Join Georges Brossard in the Amazon where trees provide everything necessary to support an entire insect community. Among the many inhabitants are bark bugs using the surface for camouflage while termites and ants create vast roadways inside the trunk.

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


"Miramichi, The"
The Miramichi, the largest producer of Atlantic Salmon in North America forms a 13,000 square kilometer watershed spread out over a quarter of New Brunswick. The Miramichi valley is dotted with small settlements that have thrived for centuries.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Day In The Life Of The Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk, A


The cutter Mohawk is one of 13 Cost Guard ships patrolling America's waters defending it shores, enforcing its laws, and rescuing its citizens. Learn about every aspect of the crew's life and work, from early morning revelry to taps at night.

4:00AM ET/3:00 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.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Extreme Machines: Bridges


Bridges are among our most impressive engineering accomplishments. This program will examine the rigorous design and safety features that must be built into the world's largest bridges.


 

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ESPN HD in 1080i


SCHEDULE THROUGH NOVEMBER
DATE SPORT EVENT TIME [ET]
11/15 College Football LSU @ Alabama 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
11/29 College Football TBD TBA
11/30 National Football League Tampa Bay @ Jacksonville 8:30

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INHD in 1080i

 

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Twilight Zone #18: Mr. Motivation


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
TNA Xplosion # 5


TV-14
Runtime: 0:58

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Dreamscape


PG-13
Runtime: 1:39

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York


PG
Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci
Runtime: 2:00

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
In Theaters


TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

PG
Runtime: 1:53

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Dreamscape


PG-13
Runtime: 1:39

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York


PG
Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci
Runtime: 2:00

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


TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Cliff Diving From Lanai, HI


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Twilight Zone #19: Sanctuary


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:19

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Girl


R
Runtime: 1:39

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
In Theaters


TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
On The Edge #6


TV-MA
Runtime: 0:29

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Daring Divine Peaks


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Girl


R
Runtime: 1:39

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
In Theaters


TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
On The Edge #6


TV-MA
Runtime: 0:29

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Daring Divine Peaks


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Twilight Zone #19: Sanctuary


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:19

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore


PG
Runtime: 1:53
 

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INHD2 in 1080i

 

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Farther Than The Eye Can See


TV-14
Runtime: 1:17

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Fool's Fire


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:55

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Space


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:24

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Cliff Diving From Lanai, HI


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
U.S. Open: Capriati vs. Henin-Hardenne


NR
Runtime: 3:20

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
In Theaters


TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Discoveries...Ireland: A Celtic Treasure


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Tower On The Hill


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
A Dog's Day In Manhattan


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
The Song Of Africa


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
U.S. Open: Capriati vs. Henin-Hardenne


NR
Runtime: 3:20

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


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Land Of The Giants


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Cliff Diving From Lanai, HI


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Twilight Zone #19: Sanctuary


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:19

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Discoveries...Ireland: A Celtic Treasure


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Tower On The Hill


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
A Dog's Day In Manhattan


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Twilight Zone #19: Sanctuary


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:19

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
The Song Of Africa


TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Dead Ringers


R
Runtime: 1:55

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore


PG
Runtime: 1:53

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Alfredo Kraus


TV-G
Runtime: 0:52
 

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HDNET in 1080i

 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Wild Secrets


Leopard: Family Trees - This is a touching tale of a female leopard's struggle to raise two cubs in the harsh Savannah. For two months we follow the family's fight to stay alive.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
The Desert Speaks


Baja People: Oases/Mountains - Adorning the walls in a dry cave are the musing and memories of the ancient people who eked out a living in this inhospitable land. These pictographs are world famous for their depiction of the lives and legends of the ancient, vanished Cochimi Indians. Halfway across the peninsula, our group visits the top of the Sierra del San Francisco Mountains. Nearing the Pacific side of the peninsula, the ocean begins to dominate the landscape, the plants, and the lives of people that live near it.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
HDNet's Across America


Taos, New Mexico - It's a town known for its art, culture and centuries of traditions. But as the community and population continue to grow, commercial businesses are making their way into the town. Can tradition and commercialism mix? Find out as host Ron Kruck explores Taos, New Mexico.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Bass Champs


2003 Summer Team Event On Cedar Creek Lake - Cedar Creek Team event. And an interview with the Skeeter pro team

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Tracks Ahead


Trains of Cuba - Explore the beauty of western and central Cuba. Then it is off to New Hampshire, to ride a portion of the remaining Maine Central Railroad, now the Conway Scenic Railway.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
HDNet This Month


November 2003 - HDNet This Month features an overview of our best programming. From live sports like NHL Hockey and Major League soccer to documentaries, news and network comedies, HDNet This Month has it all.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave


The goofy stuntman and his sidekicks set out to perform the most daring, death-defying stunt he's ever tried - all to save a sick little boy's life.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Discoveries...Argentina: Nature's Spectacle


From the subtropical north to the Patagonia region, experience the land of hundred of species of birds, monkeys, whales, and more.

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


Western Wildfires: A Record Setting Disaster - World Report's cameras bring you an unusual look at the fires ravaging California and Colorado.

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


'Jason Mraz' headlines this True Music episode. This young self taught guitarist is making waves across the country with his hit song Remedy. Patrice Pike is another great guitarist joining the show this week. Pike's magic fingers on the guitar and amazing story telling lyrics will leave you staring blank at your HD set! Also featured this week is the award winning goup Isola, an up and coming alternative rock act ready to explode on the music circuit.

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


The Commandant Dies at Dawn - Col. Klink is condemned to die before a firing squad for unwittingly giving away a military secret.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Love and Money


A Night at the Opera - Effie takes Finn with her to the opera after her escort, Jerry, cancels. At the opera, she runs into her gossipy "best friend," Kiki Farrington -- who is with Jerry.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Bette


I Love this Game - Bette tells Roy that she got him Lakers tickets for his birthday present. During her pursuit to find him actual tickets she runs into an usher from her past, is injured by the Laker girls, and dislocates Kobe Bryant's finger.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
That's Life


Photographs - After the death of one of her friends, Dolly divides her possessions between her kids while Lydia tries to spend some quality time with her; Lydia has trouble with a photography assignment; Paulie suffers an embarrassing on-the-job injury.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
NHL Hockey


Vancouver @ Minnesota
Special Encore Presentation

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
HDNet This Month


November 2003 - HDNet This Month features an overview of our best programming. From live sports like NHL Hockey and Major League soccer to documentaries, news and network comedies, HDNet This Month has it all.

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Higher Definition


Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky talks with actor Jason Priestley about his new movie Die, Mommie, Die and his passion for television. Bob Odenkirk, of Mr. Show fame stops by to talk about his new film Melvin Goes to Dinner. Pus, previews of what's coming soon in HDNet entertainment.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
HDNet's Across America Premiere


You've heard of car clubs...for Maserati, Jaguar, or Porsche owners. Across America joins a Hearse Club for a cemetery tour in Denver. Then host Ron Kruck takes a leap (or doesn't he?)...bungee jumping in Las Vegas.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
HDNet World Report Premiere


Short-Order Army: Defending the New Iraq - When Saddam Hussein was forced from power, his army was dismantled. Today, a new Iraqi defense force must be created to protect the country and keep the peace. HDNet World Report goes to boot camp inside Iraq to follow the new Iraqi recruits and the US soldiers who train them.

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


The Doom - The battle of Stalingrad has lasted 53 days and doom appears to be spreading among the 240,000 German soldiers trapped by the Red Army. For the first time ever, the Battle of Stalingrad - which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and marked the tuning point of World War II - is portrayed not only from a German perspective. Hear eyewitness accounts of a name forever associated with the horrors of war: Stalingrad.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Wild Secrets Premiere


Ostrich: Ultimate Survivors - When the dry season comes to the Savannah, most inhabitants move on to greener pastures. Three remote controlled cameras capture rare footage of egg-laying and chick raising in this harsh environment. We witness the dramas and dangers of parenthood and discover some interesting behaviors adopted by ostriches to protect their young.

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Tracks Ahead


Cable Cars - One of America's historic treasures is found in San Francisco. The colorful cable car attract not just tourists, but city residents as well. Visit the steam trains of the hundred year old Heber City Railroad in Utah and the Twin Cities Model railroad club.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
HDNet's Across America


You've heard of car clubs...for Maserati, Jaguar, or Porsche owners. Across America joins a Hearse Club for a cemetery tour in Denver. Then host Ron Kruck takes a leap (or doesn't he?)...bungee jumping in Las Vegas.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
HDNet World Report


Short-Order Army: Defending the New Iraq - When Saddam Hussein was forced from power, his army was dismantled. Today, a new Iraqi defense force must be created to protect the country and keep the peace. HDNet World Report goes to boot camp inside Iraq to follow the new Iraqi recruits and the US soldiers who train them.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Stalingrad


The Doom - The battle of Stalingrad has lasted 53 days and doom appears to be spreading among the 240,000 German soldiers trapped by the Red Army. For the first time ever, the Battle of Stalingrad - which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and marked the tuning point of World War II - is portrayed not only from a German perspective. Hear eyewitness accounts of a name forever associated with the horrors of war: Stalingrad.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Wild Secrets


Ostrich: Ultimate Survivors - When the dry season comes to the Savannah, most inhabitants move on to greener pastures. Three remote controlled cameras capture rare footage of egg-laying and chick raising in this harsh environment. We witness the dramas and dangers of parenthood and discover some interesting behaviors adopted by ostriches to protect their young.

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Tracks Ahead


Cable Cars - One of America's historic treasures is found in San Francisco. The colorful cable car attract not just tourists, but city residents as well. Visit the steam trains of the hundred year old Heber City Railroad in Utah and the Twin Cities Model railroad club.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Major League Soccer


Western Conference Semi-Finals - Colorado @ Kansas City
Special Encore Presentation

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave


The goofy stuntman and his sidekicks set out to perform the most daring, death-defying stunt he's ever tried - all to save a sick little boy's life.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Red Bull Flugtag, Austin


Contestants launch themselves off of a 30-foot high ramp into Town Lake in their own human powered machines for cash and prizes.

 

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HDNET Movies in 1080i

 

6:15AM ET/5:15 C
Reflections In a Golden Eye


NR - 1:48
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Brian Keith Director: John Huston
Intriguing melodrama of repressed love and obsession set in a Southern army base.

8:05AM ET/7:05 C
55 Days at Peking


NR - 2:30
Cast: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven Director: Nicolas Ray
Set in 1900, the small garrison protecting the legations of world powers in Peking is attacked. They withstand 55 days of continual bombardment, and are saved when allies get through with reinforcement.

10:35AM ET/9:35 C
Saving Grace


PG - 1:52
Cast: Tom Conti, Edward James Olmos, Fernando Rey Director: Robert M. Young
A youthful Pope, seeking adventure, discovers a whole new world when he travels incognito to a small Italian village where he assumes the role of its priest.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Gypsy


NR - 2:29
Cast: Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood, Ann Jillian Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Musical version of the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee tells the story of her devotion to her two young daughters, as she vows to make each of them the star that she never was.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
City Heat

PG - 1:37
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander Director: Richard Benjamin
A hard-nosed cop and a wisecracking gumshoe are both on the trail of some bad gangsters.

4:40PM ET/3:40 C
Saving Grace


PG - 1:52
Cast: Tom Conti, Edward James Olmos, Fernando Rey Director: Robert M. Young
A youthful Pope, seeking adventure, discovers a whole new world when he travels incognito to a small Italian village where he assumes the role of its priest.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Fandango


PG - 1:31
Cast: Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Chuck Bush Director: Kevin Reynolds
Five college buddies from the University of Texas circa 1971 embark on a final road trip across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.

8:05PM ET/7:05 C
Intersection


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

9:45PM ET/8:45 C
A Show Of Force


R - 1:33
Cast: Amy Irving, Andy Garcia, Robert Duvall Director: Bruno Barreto
An American journalist in Puerto Rico in 1978 investigates the death of nationalists who may have been murdered by the police.

11:20PM ET/10:20 C
Intersection


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

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
A Show Of Force


R - 1:33
Cast: Amy Irving, Andy Garcia, Robert Duvall Director: Bruno Barreto
An American journalist in Puerto Rico in 1978 investigates the death of nationalists who may have been murdered by the police.

2:35AM ET/1:35 C
City Heat


PG - 1:37
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander Director: Richard Benjamin
A hard-nosed cop and a wisecracking gumshoe are both on the trail of some bad gangsters.

4:15AM ET/3:15 C
Saving Grace


PG - 1:52
Cast: Tom Conti, Edward James Olmos, Fernando Rey Director: Robert M. Young
A youthful Pope, seeking adventure, discovers a whole new world when he travels incognito to a small Italian village where he assumes the role of its priest.

 

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8:15AM ET/7:15 C
Divine Secrets Of The Ya-ya Sisterhood


PG13 Time:116
Ellen Burstyn and Sandra Bullock star as a lifelong feuding mother and daughter whose troubled relationship can only be saved with the help of her childhood best friends. Siddalee Walker (Bullock) is a successful New York playwright whose interview with Time magazine pinpoints her mother Vivi's (Burstyn) shortcomings and ignites a bitter feud between the two. After hurling hurtful words and angry promises, Sidda is drugged and kidnapped by Vivi's old pals, the Ya-Yas, who bring Sidda back to Louisiana where they unlock the secrets of Vivi's past in order to give Sidda a better understanding of her mother's eccentric and obstinate ways. With Ashley Judd, Dame Maggie Smith, Shirley Knight, James Garner and Fionnula Flanagan. Based on the novel by Rebecca Wells.

10:15AM ET/9:15 C
Quiz Show


PG13 Time:132
"Four stars" (New York Post). Nominated for three Oscars(R) including Best Picture and Director (Robert Redford), this acclaimed 1994 drama details the shocking television quiz-show scandal of the late 1950s. John Turturro stars as Herbert Stempel, a Jewish man from Queens whose incredible reign as champion on the wildly popular game show Twenty-One was brought to a surprising end when he failed to answer a simple question. New champion Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes)--a handsome intellectual from a well-to-do literary family--would go on to achieve national fame...until Stempel revealed that he had been paid to lose, resulting in an explosive national scandal and a congressional investigation. Also with David Paymer and Best Supporting Actor Oscar(R) nominee Paul Scofield.

1:45PM ET/12:45 C
Shallow Hal


PG13 Time:113
The outrageous Farrelly brothers (There's Something About Mary) stage the ultimate "battle of the bulge" in this riotous comedy that stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Black. Rosemary (Paltrow) is an obese young woman who would never seem to have anything in common with Hal (Jack Black), a pompous womanizer who only dates stick-thin beauties. But a chance encounter with self-help guru Tony Robbins leaves Hal under a strange spell--he can now only see the beauty inside of a woman--and sets the stage for an unlikely love affair with the sweet-natured Rosemary. Jason Alexander (TV's Seinfeld), Joe Viterelli, Rene Kirby and Bruce McGill (HBO's 61*) co-star.

3:45PM ET/2:45 C
The Adventures Of Pluto Nash


PG13 Time:94
Eddie Murphy inspires intergalactic laughs in this loony lunar comedy about a maverick former space smuggler who transforms a seedy nightclub on the moon into a thriving business. Set in the late 21st century on a colony on the moon, the film chronicles the adventures of Pluto Nash, the notorious smuggler-turned-club-czar who finds himself on the run from greedy mob goons who torch Pluto's livelihood. Rosario Dawson co-stars as Pluto's lovely lounge singer and Randy Quaid plays his robotic bodyguard. Also with Joe Pantoliano (HBO's The Sopranos), Jay Mohr and Luis Guzman. Directed by Ron Underwood.

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
Divine Secrets Of The Ya-ya Sisterhood


PG13 Time:116
Ellen Burstyn and Sandra Bullock star as a lifelong feuding mother and daughter whose troubled relationship can only be saved with the help of her childhood best friends. Siddalee Walker (Bullock) is a successful New York playwright whose interview with Time magazine pinpoints her mother Vivi's (Burstyn) shortcomings and ignites a bitter feud between the two. After hurling hurtful words and angry promises, Sidda is drugged and kidnapped by Vivi's old pals, the Ya-Yas, who bring Sidda back to Louisiana where they unlock the secrets of Vivi's past in order to give Sidda a better understanding of her mother's eccentric and obstinate ways. With Ashley Judd, Dame Maggie Smith, Shirley Knight, James Garner and Fionnula Flanagan. Based on the novel by Rebecca Wells.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Carnivale 09: Insomnia


TVMA Time:45
Ben tries to stave off the torments of his dreams by staying awake, but the lack of sleep is taking its toll. Samson looks to drum up new business by resurrecting several tried-and-true scams, including "turtle boy" and "man eating chicken"; Lodz warns Ben about the dangers of not practicing his "gift"; Sofie worries that her mother is losing touch with reality; Ben marvels at Ruthie's snake-charming routine; and Lodz's psychic act gets a jolt from a mysterious source. In Mintern, Iris reaches out to Brother Justin over the radio airwaves, and Tommy gets a surprise reaction when he reaches out to Iris.

12:10AM ET/11:10 C
The Adventures Of Pluto Nash


PG13 Time:94
Eddie Murphy inspires intergalactic laughs in this loony lunar comedy about a maverick former space smuggler who transforms a seedy nightclub on the moon into a thriving business. Set in the late 21st century on a colony on the moon, the film chronicles the adventures of Pluto Nash, the notorious smuggler-turned-club-czar who finds himself on the run from greedy mob goons who torch Pluto's livelihood. Rosario Dawson co-stars as Pluto's lovely lounge singer and Randy Quaid plays his robotic bodyguard. Also with Joe Pantoliano (HBO's The Sopranos), Jay Mohr and Luis Guzman. Directed by Ron Underwood.

1:50AM ET/12:50 C
Kissing Jessica Stein


R Time:96
A straight single girl whose life is all about perfectionism finds herself swirled in a romantic dilemma when she begins a relationship with a bisexual woman in this "charming and witty" (San Francisco Chronicle) romantic comedy. Jennifer Westfeldt stars as Jessica, a copy editor whose blossoming romance with gallery manager Helen (Heather Juergensen) is slowed by endless interruptions and Jessica's hesitation to reveal the details of her new partner's gender! Also with Scott Cohen, Jackie Hoffman and Tovah Feldshuh (A Walk on the Moon) as Jessica's mother.

5:15AM ET/4:15 C
Witness Protection


R Time:100
What's it like to say goodbye to everyone and everything you've ever known? Find out in this intense drama that takes an inside look at one family's experience in the witness protection program over the course of five shattering days. Facing heat from the mob and the Feds, Boston gangster Bobby "Bats" Batton (Sizemore) takes his wife and children and cuts a deal with the FBI--he'll turn state's evidence in exchange for a new life, a new identity, a new home...all in just five days.
 

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9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Longshot


WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo
PG13 1h 33m
A gigolo fitness instructor (Tony DeCamillis) is blackmailed by a wealthy businessman (Paul Sorvino) into wooing a beautiful widow (Hunter Tylo) with insider financial information. Joey Schulthorpe and Danielle Fishel costar in this campy, high-energy crime caper that features cameos from such teen music sensations as Britney Spears, *N Sync, O-Town, LFO and Take 5.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Partners (2001)


WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1
R 1h 31m
After he's overheard indiscreetly revealing his plan to rip off his boss to the tune of seven figures, a geeky computer programmer (David Paymer) is forced to team up with a blue collar hood (Casper Van Dien) as they try to unload a valuable program on the black market. Vanessa Angel costars in this crime caper.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Moll Flanders


WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1
PG13 2h 3m
Writer and director Pen Densham's new take on Daniel Defoe's 18th-century novel stars Robin Wright as a prostitute who is befriended by her madam's noble servant (Morgan Freeman) and loved by an impoverished artist (John Lynch). Stockard Channing costars in this memorable period picaresque.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Pipe Dream


WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 34m
Dave Kulovic (Martin Donovan) is a plumber who has trouble meeting women because of his less-than-glamorous profession. Thanks to a case of mistaken identity, Dave discovers that the road to romance is much smoother when he pretends to be a struggling film director and soon he's staging phony casting calls and swiping the screenplay of a neighbor (Mary-Louise Parker), a writer whose script happens to be quite good. Kevin Carroll and Rebecca Gayheart costar in this comic indie hit from writer/director John C. Walsh ("Ed's Next Move").

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Rollerball


WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1
PG13 1h 38m
Chris Klein, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos and LL Cool J star in this fast-paced sci-fi remake about a brutally violent new sport of the future. The game's biggest star is Jonathan Cross (Klein), a talented athlete savoring his fame and fortune - until he learns the truth about the sinister corporate manipulation that's behind Rollerball's bloody trademark: increasingly lethal but crowd-pleasing injuries. Jean Reno costars in this revamping of a cult classic from director John McTiernan ("Die Hard," "The Hunt for Red October").

9:45PM ET/8:45 C
Scary Movie 2


WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1
R 1h 23m
Hilarious horror spoof that follows the first "Scary Movie" by lampooning haunted house and possession flicks. A creepy professor (Tim Curry) invites a quartet of students to spend the weekend at his spooky mansion for a sleep-deprivation study that quickly takes a back seat to supernatural shenanigans! Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Tori Spelling, James Woods and Andy Richter star in this ghostly comedy.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Valentino


WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo
R 2h 8m
Ken Russell ("Women in Love, "Gothic") directed this absorbing biography of ill-fated screen legend Rudolph Valentino (played by Russian ballet superstar Rudolf Nureyev) and his rise to fame and fortune as a swarthy leading man of the silent movie era. Leslie Caron, Michelle Phillips and Carol Kane costar in this sexy, soapy look at the cinema's first hunk.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Pipe Dream


WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 34m
Dave Kulovic (Martin Donovan) is a plumber who has trouble meeting women because of his less-than-glamorous profession. Thanks to a case of mistaken identity, Dave discovers that the road to romance is much smoother when he pretends to be a struggling film director and soon he's staging phony casting calls and swiping the screenplay of a neighbor (Mary-Louise Parker), a writer whose script happens to be quite good. Kevin Carroll and Rebecca Gayheart costar in this comic indie hit from writer/director John C. Walsh ("Ed's Next Move").
 

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