TV Episode Summaries for
17th February 2003

Charmed Season 5, Episode 15

The Day the Magic Died (aka Special Delivery)

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

A prophecy foretells that all magic will go dormant for a short period leading up to the birth of Leo and Piper's twice-blessed child. This leaves Piper's soon-to-be-born child at risk from the leaders of the kingdom of evil, who have plans to abduct the baby and indoctrinate him into the underworld.

Becker Season 5, Episode 14

The Pain in the Neck

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

John gets upset when a patient refuses to take any more medication because he believes God is healing him through prayer. At the diner, Bob brags that he is part Native American and tries to cash in on his newfound heritage, and Linda attempts to keep up the charade in her 'long-distance' relationship with a fellow New Yorker.

The Simpsons Season 14, Episode 11

Barting Over

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

Lisa dreams of being honored as one of three great Americans, only to be waken by Marge's vacuum. Marge and the rest of the family have begun spring cleaning. Bart finds a box of old videotapes. He and Lisa start watching the tapes that are boring them, until Lisa finds a tape labeled "BART SAD." They put in the tape, which features an episode of Perfect Strangers and a commercial for a product that fights bad breath for babies. The baby featured in the ad is none other than Bart, leading Lisa to realize the tape should have been titled "Bart's Ad." The baby in the ad is referred to as "Baby Stinkbreath," which opens Bart up to name calling by his siblings. Bart confronts his parents about the ad and Homer tells him he was going to tell him on his "death bed." They tell him he enjoyed making the commercials and he made a lot of money that Homer invested in a college trust fund. Homer confesses that he used the money to buy back incriminating photos. Bart demands the return of his money; Milhouse suggests that he get a lawyer. He finds a lawyer and tells him he wants a divorce from his parents. In court, Judge Harm renders her verdict, Bart is emancipated and half Homer's salary is to go to Bart. Bart moves out and into a loft apartment. His first night alone he is scared by a rat and runs to the elevator that takes him up instead of down. The doors open to a loft apartment that contains skateboard ramps, "skate boarding legend Tony Hawk" and the band "blink - 182" playing live in the corner. The family comes to visit Bart at his new home, where Bart appears to be living the good life. Homer makes a plea for his return, but Bart tells them he is taking off for six months to go on the "Skewed Extreme Sports Tour." At the Springfield stop of the tour, Homer talks Tony Hawk into losing to him in a skateboarding contest so that Homer might win back Bart's affection. When Homer wins the contest, Bart informs him it wasn't about being cool, it was really about Homer not caring about how he felt. With a bit of advice from Tony Hawk, Homer makes an apology and gets a lucrative commercial endorsement for "Viagra-Gain" which allows him to repay Bart, who returns home.

The Simpsons Season 14, Episode 12

I'm Spelling As Fast As I Can

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

The kids are getting ready to go back to school. On the first day, Principal Skinner holds an all school Spelling Bee, which Lisa easily wins, allowing her to go to the state spelling finals. If she wins there, she can then go Spellympics. Meanwhile, Homer has been trying Krustyburger's new "Ribwich" and enjoying it immensely. At the state Spelling Bee Lisa wins, but is disappointed with Homer who tells her that "very serious Daddy business" is going to keep him away from her celebration. Homer's daddy business consists of getting more Ribwiches. He is disappointed when the Ribwich is no longer available. Another Ribwich fan (and member of Ribwich Nation) informs Homer that the sandwich is going to be tested in other markets and he shows him the tour schedule. For a moment, Homer considers joining them on their bus tour. For her spelling efforts, Lisa is rewarded with a double-wide locker and she prepares for the Spellympics. At the Spellympics, Lisa makes it to the finals. Homer regrets that he won't be able to attend the finals, as he will be in San Francisco for the last day of the Ribwich. George Plimpton talks to Lisa about getting her to throw the spelling bee so that a more popular competitor can help keep spelling a viable sport. For throwing the bee, Lisa is offered a full scholarship to one of the seven sister's college of her choice. Lisa wrestles with her conscience. In San Francisco, Krusty stops by and tells the crowd they will no longer be making the Ribwich and he tosses them the last one. Homer catches it, and offers are made to him for the last one. He realizes that he's forsaken his daughter's big day for a sandwich and he trades it for a car, which he drives off to Lisa's big event. At the Spellympics, Homer arrives just in time for Lisa to do her final word. With her dad present, she blows the lid off of the rigged contest, but then misspells her word in the process. She loses the contest, but back home in Springfield she is celebrated as "the biggest winner this town has ever had." They even have her likeness carved into the side of a mountain.

King of the Hill Season 7, Episode 13

Queasy Rider

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

Hank makes weekend plans without consulting Peggy, and the fallout drives them to a marriage counselor. The therapist learns that one of the couple's dreams is to own his-and-hers motorcycles, and suggests they buy one and share it in an effort to bring them together. His plan backfires when, on the advice of a middle-aged biker couple, the pair head to Sturgis, S.D., for an annual biker gathering. Hank refuses to share the driving with Peggy, fearing that he will be mocked, but when Hanks glasses get trampled, and he can't see...he has no alternative but to take a back seat.

Law & Order: CI Season 2, Episode 14

Probability

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on USA Network

While probing the seemingly random murders of several homeless men, Goren and Eames uncover a scam involving a crooked insurance agent. However, an unsual twist leads the detectives to an unlikely suspect.

Degrassi Season 2, Episode 21

Tears Are Not Enough (1)

Airs: 3:00am - 3:30am on MTV

The school year is coming to an end, and Craig gets a visit from his dad. J.T. has Liberty tutor him in exchange to be her date for an upcoming dance.

The Dead Zone Season 2, Episode 6

Scars

Airs: 3:00am - 4:00am on USA Network

Johnny's decision to join the reelection campaign of Stillson's chief opponent, Harrison Fisher, has unintended consequences.

Oz Season 6, Episode 7

Junkyard Dawgs

Airs: 3:00am - 3:55am on HBO

Three new inmates arrive, one of whom is close to the O'Reilys; Busmalis and Rebadow prove to be 'true Romeos'; the Keller-Beecher-Schillinger triangle gets more pointed; and an awards banquet ends in a fateful discovery.

The Venture Bros. Season 1, Episode 0

The Terrible Secret of Turtle Bay

Airs: 4:30am - 5:00am on Adult Swim

Everyone at the Venture compound is off to NYC so that Dr. Venture can introduce his Ooh Ray at the United Nations. Meanwhile, a ninja named Otaku Senzuri has discovered this and wants the invention, and at the same time the Monarch wants to get back at Dr. Venture. Oh, and Hank and Dean meet a prostitute.
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