TV Episode Summaries for
12th October 2007

My Name Is Earl Season 3, Episode 4

The Frank Factor

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on NBC

When Earl meets his old friend Frank in prison, flashbacks show Earl, Frank and Randy planning a heist on an Indian casino, that finally went unexpectedly wrong.

Other flashbacks show Joy looking for someone to take care of her baby, Darnell entering witness protection class and Catalina illegally immigrating to the USA.

Smallville Season 7, Episode 3

Fierce

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on The CW

Kara takes to life in Smallville by entering the Miss Sweet Corn Pageant as a contestant, overruling Clark's objections. However, Lex takes an interest in her and three of the other contestants discover she has super-powers and decide to use her to steal a valuable time capsule.

Survivor Season 15, Episode 4

Ride the Workhorse Till the Tail Falls Off

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on CBS

The Zhan Hu tribe discovers that some of their rice has mold on it which makes it in-edible and causes Dave and Sherea to clash. Meanwhile on Fei Long, tree mail says both tribes are to meet at Tribal Council for a challenge, and the tribe thinks food and a big meal is involved.



The Fei Long tribe wins the reward of a fisherman's family helping them with some fishes and spices. While Dave is kidnapped, he gets to know the other tribe better and is excited about learning about the hidden immunity idol and gives the clue to Todd.



At Zhan Hu, the tribesmates are happy with the decision that Fei Long kidnapped Dave as there is now less conflict. However, without Dave the tribe is not getting as much work done. On Fei Long, when the fisherman's family arrives, Jean Robert is able to use his knowledge of the Mandarin language to communicate with the family.



The Immunity Challenge is won by Fei Long and on Zhan Hu, the tribe is torn between Dave or Sherea as to who should be voted out.

Ugly Betty Season 2, Episode 3

Betty's Wait Problem

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on ABC

Even though Henry is kind of back in her life, Betty finds herself annoyed and yet intrigued by the new sandwich guy, Giovanni. Meanwhile, everyone at Mode prepare for the Meades' Black and White Ball. Wilhelmina tries to get her wedding back on track. Amanda prepares to make her first appearance as Fey Sommers' birth child and fugitive Claire Meade invites herself to Wilhelmina's wedding.

CSI Season 8, Episode 3

Go to Hell

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on CBS

The team investigates a girl whose whole family had been killed and she is supposedly possessed by the devil.

Greys Anatomy Season 4, Episode 3

Let The Truth Sting

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on ABC

A woman named Marcy brings in her son, Hunter, because she finds his change in behavior suspicious. A patient named Connie may lose her ability to talk unless Mark and Richard can perform a radical new surgery. George impresses the other interns at work but at home he is trying to deal with his guilt about having sex with Izzie. Meredith and Lexie work on a patient. The doctors meet a unique intern.

Law & Order: CI Season 7, Episode 2

Seeds

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on USA Network

Genetics drive the murder of a doctor and the subsequent investigation.

The Office (US) Season 4, Episode 3

Launch Party

Airs: 1:00am - 1:30am on NBC

It's the launch of the new Dunder Mifflin Infinity website, and Michael is anticipating going to the launch party in NYC. Back in Scranton, Angela and the Party Planning Committee plan a satellite party. Meanwhile, Dwight competes against the website to be top seller of paper in a day.

Supernatural Season 3, Episode 2

The Kids Are Alright

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on The CW

Sam and Dean go after demons targeting mothers and their children. While on the hunt, Dean runs into Lisa, a woman from his past, who has a son that reminds Dean of himself at that age. The son, Ben, soon goes missing and Dean and Sam uncover that a Changeling is kidnapping kids from the small town and taking over their form. Meanwhile, Ruby meets up with Sam and reveals startling information about his mother.

American Chopper Season 4, Episode 21

Iowa Farm Bureau Bike 1

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on TLC

OCC shucks some corn and plows into their next project, the world's first renewable fuel chopper for the Iowa Farm Bureau. The Teutuls check in on OCC's new world HQ, and NASCAR champ Tony Stewart stops by to check on his bike.

30 Rock Season 2, Episode 2

Jack Gets in the Game

Airs: 1:30am - 2:00am on NBC

When Jack discovers that his boss is retiring, he decides to get in the competition for his position. Meanwhile, Jenna begins to enjoy her fame for being fat and along with Jack encourages Liz to get her act together. Finally, Kenneth makes it his mission to get Tracy and Angie back together.

ER Season 14, Episode 3

Officer Down

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on NBC

Two wounded police auxiliary officers present challenges in the ER. A recovering Neela settles in at Abby's and offers to help with Joe. Pratt and Bettina consider their relationship. Gates tries to get a patient on a drug trial. Morris receives a phone call that leaves him preoccupied and shaken.

Without a Trace Season 6, Episode 3

Res Ipsa

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on CBS

The team searches for a missing mother who they believe may be searching for her son, who is also missing.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 3, Episode 9

Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on FX

Dee gets involved with a famous local rapper who might be mentally challenged, and whose success inspires the rest of the gang to start a band.

Mad Men Season 1, Episode 12

Nixon vs. Kennedy

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on AMC

The staff at Sterling Cooper pull an all nighter as they watch the Nixon-Kennedy election returns. Also, Pete's ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don.

Big Shots Season 1, Episode 3

The Good, The Bad, and the Really Ugly

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on ABC

James is back to dating but finds it's not as easy as it used to be. After Dontrelle is arrested Duncan asks Brody to help him get Dontrelle's little black book which mentions Duncan. Karl and Marla get worried when they find out that Wendy has hired a private investigator who now has photos. Terrence offers Cameron a job which doesn't set well with his rival Duncan.

The Daily Show Season 12, Episode 130

Howard Kurtz

Airs: 3:00am - 3:30am on Comedy Central

Tonight, journalist and author of Reality Show: Inside the Last Great Television News War, Howard Kurtz.



Jon begins tonight reporting on the state of globalization and trade around the world as Mexico gets its first taste of Taco Bell.



Next, Jon reports on Congress' draft of a resolution declaring the mass killings of Armenians by Turkey during WWI as genocide, in a segment called "That Armenian Strife". Bush intends on vetoing the resolution due to the fact that Turkey is a key strategic ally in the Iraq War. Senior Armeniologist Aasif Mandvi talks with Jon about how those that join the Iraq War coalition get their past historical mistakes rewritten.



Finally, Jon looks at the media's drumbeat to war from 2003 with the use of a loud menacing voice combined with scary graphics used to induce fear, such as MSNBC's morph of the mushroom cloud of a nuclear bomb into the NBC logo.

The Colbert Report Season 3, Episode 130

Chris Jordan

Airs: 3:30am - 4:00am on Comedy Central

Tonight Stephen welcomes photographer and author of Katrinas Wake: Portraits of Loss from An Unnatural Disaster, Chris Jordan.



Also Stephen talks with the founder and president of the Center for Security Policy, Frank Gaffney, about not investing in companies that work with hostile nations.

Wizards of Waverly Place Season 1, Episode 1

Crazy Ten Minute Sale

Airs: 8:00pm - 8:30pm on Disney Channel

Alex duplicates herself so she can be in magic class and at a sale at the same time. Meanwhile, Jerry gives Max his first wand.

Have I Got News for You Season 34, Episode 1

Kirsty Young, Robert Harris, Ross Noble

Airs: 9:00pm - 9:30pm on BBC One

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young, and guest panellists Robert Harris and Ross Noble.

QI Season 5, Episode 5

Europe

Airs: 9:30pm - 10:00pm on BBC TWO

Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, David Mitchell and Dara Briain join Stephen Fry in a Quite Interesting show. This episode has a European theme.

Not Going Out Season 2, Episode 6

Dating

Airs: 9:30pm - 10:00pm on BBC One

As Lucy and Guy grow closer Lee decides to try speed dating after being encouraged by Barbara.
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