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Monday, March 10, 2008
Reality on TV: New, almost new and returning shows this week
Here’s a list of new, almost new and returning reality TV shows to checkout this week (Mar. 10-15)
Monday The Bachelor: Where are they Now? - ABC -8-9 p.m. Fans of this reality TV series will get the chance to catch-up with the former Bachelor winners and players. “How has life been treating popular past Bachelors Andrew Firestone and Aaron Buerge? Fans will get an opportunity to find out where some of their favorites Bachelors and Bachelorettes are right now. Have they found true love? Or are they still searching for that special someone?” abc.com
Tuesday Beauty and the Geek - CW (Series Premiere) - 8-9 p.m. “The CW’s hit reality show “Beauty and the Geek” returns with an outrageously competitive fifth season, where the new contestants learn they will be competing not as beauty/geek pairs but beauties vs. geeks.” cw.com
Last Restaurant Standing - BBC - 9-10 p.m.
Calling all foodies… this one is for you (after Top Chef that is)
“Starting out with little or no professional cooking experience, each couple must take over an empty restaurant, make it their own, and open it to the public within a week. Every decision, every argument, every mistake they make is caught on camera. The couples are working and living together 24 hours-a-day, under enormous pressure - and only one will succeed.” BBC.com
Gene Simmons Family Jewels (New Season) - A&E - 10-11 p.m. He’s and his wacky family are back for season three. “In addition to revealing the truth behind the rock star’s storied sex life, the new season will feature a Gene Simmons Roast in which Gene gets verbally assaulted by friends and today’s hottest comedians, the first ever KISS concert where the band performs as a trio, behind the scenes with Gene on NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice, Gene and Shannon’s official “Happily UNmarried” honeymoon in Hawaii, Nick and Sophie abroad in Mexico and much, much more.” A&E
American Idol - Fox - 8-10 p.m. the Drama continues - week 4
Wednesday Top Chef: Chicago - Bravo - 10-11:15 p.m. Back for a fourth season, ‘Top Chef’ chef’s set about on challenges including a quick fire challenge to remake a Chicago favorite, deep dish pizza.
America’s Next Top Model - CW 8-9 p.m. Tyra is on a mission to take over the world. Watch her wield her diva power.
Wife Swap - ABC - 8-9 p.m. You know the drill. The wives are swapped - drama ensues.
Moment of Truth - Fox - 8-9 p.m. (Are you watching this one… does it go too far?) seems a little on the staged side of things.
Lewis Black’s Root of all Evil - Comedy Central - 10:30-11 p.m. “A rotating group of comedians take the stage and argue who or what is most evil with Black making the final decision.” The premiere debate taking the stage is Oprah or the Catholic Church” - which is the root of all evil?” Some of the other episode topics will include Donald Trump vs. Viagra, Paris Hilton vs. Dick Cheney, Beer vs. Weed, YouTube vs. Porn and more.
Thursday American idol Extra - Fox reality (not the regular Fox Channel) - 7-8 p.m.
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (Finale) - BBC America - 8-9 p.m. YEAH it’s over.
Tell us which reality TV shows are keeping you watching and why.
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