TV Episode Summaries for
8th January 2013

Adventure Time Season 5, Episode 6

Jake the Dad

Airs: 12:30am - 12:45am on Cartoon Network

Jake finds fatherhood challenging.

Tron: Uprising Season 1, Episode 16

Welcome Home

Airs: 12:30am - 1:00am on Disney XD

Beck tries to rescue a fleeing government scientist from being derezzed before Paige and the Occupation finds her. But when Paige and Beck become passengers on the same runaway train, Beck must figure out a way to save the innocent programs on the train and prevent Paige from capturing the runaway scientist - all without revealing his identity as The Renegade.

Switched at Birth Season 2, Episode 1

The Door to Freedom

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

A newly wealthy Angelo buys expensive presents for everyone. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn contemplate entering the political arena; Bay faces cheating accusations; and Daphne lands in hot water because of Jeff.

The Biggest Loser Season 14, Episode 2

Keep Moving

Airs: 1:00am - 3:00am on NBC

This week, the contestants are encouraged to "Get Moving", and find themselves pushed to new limits when they are introduced to the new outdoor gyms that each trainer has custom designed. The stakes are high, with another red line looming for whoever loses the least amount of weight, and the dreaded "week 2 curse" that has instilled fear in all the contestants. Dr. H visits the ranch, giving the adult players an eye-opening wake-up call about just how unhealthy they really are, and one trainer has a heart-to-heart talk with their team to try and get them on track. Later, NFL star and San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates cheers on the adult contestants and kids at a football-themed challenge testing the speed, agility and strength of the adults as they compete for a special prize for the child on their team. Plus, the trainers do a special fitness test with the kids and season 10 winner Patrick House makes a special appearance before the dreaded red line at an emotional weigh-in sends another player home.

The Bachelor Season 17, Episode 1

Week 1 (S17)

Airs: 1:00am - 3:00am on ABC

Spurned Dallas businessman Sean Lowe seeks a second chance at love as the matchmaking contest's Season 17 bachelor. In the opener, Sean chats with fellow "Bachelorette" alum Arie Luyendyk Jr. before arriving at the mansion to meet 26 female contenders at the first cocktail party. After the rose ceremony, seven of the women are sent home.

The Layover Season 2, Episode 6

Dublin

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on Travel Channel

Anthony spends 36 hours in Dublin, Ireland, during which time he checks out the food scene and dines on sweetbreads, pork stew and lamb.

Bunheads Season 1, Episode 11

You Wanna See Something?

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

Michelle readjusts to life in Las Vegas and finds work as a magician's assistant. Elsewhere, Ginny take charge of her mom's real-estate company; Melanie and Boo look after family members; and Sasha delays her return home after her summer away.

The Mob Doctor Season 1, Episode 13

Life and Death

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

Grace's world crumbles as her family remains in jeopardy, the FBI closes in and Constantine reveals something that rocks her to the core. Meanwhile, longtime mobster Al Trapani becomes increasingly involved in Constantine's business, and Franco's secret leaks. As the walls begin to close in on Grace and the duality of her life cuts deeper than ever before, she makes a desperate attempt to settle her role in both worlds in season finale episode.

Murdoch Mysteries Season 6, Episode 1

Murdoch Air

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

Murdoch investigates the crash of a flying machine that killed a man, uncovering conspiracy and sabotage.

Mr. D Season 2, Episode 1

Gerry's Evaluation

Airs: 2:30am - 3:00am on CBC

When Gerry is evaluated by a member of the board, he must go out of his way to prove that he is great at his job, or risk severe punishment.

Catfish Season 1, Episode 7

Joe & Kari Ann

Airs: 3:00am - 4:00am on MTV

Nev helps Joe meet the girl he's been talking to who says she is former Miss United States Teen 2003, Kari Ann.

Castle Season 5, Episode 10

Significant Others

Airs: 3:00am - 4:00am on ABC

When a powerful divorce attorney who only represented women is murdered, Castle and Beckett are confronted with a plethora of angry ex-husbands, any one of whom could be the murderer. Meanwhile, Castle's ex-wife, Meredith, moves into the loft to take care of Alexis while she recovers from Mono, and to make matters worse, Beckett is also forced to move in while her apartment is being fumigated, causing tension, humor and more than a little awkwardness.

Deception Season 1, Episode 1

Pilot

Airs: 3:00am - 4:00am on NBC

The death of wealthy party girl Vivian Bowers doesn't add up for FBI agent Will Moreno (Laz Alonso), especially in a family as suspicious as the Bowers. Convinced that the tabloid staple's death was a homicide, he recruits his former SFPD partner and Vivian's childhood best friend, Joanna Padget Locasto (Meagan Good) to re-establish ties with the Bowers. Determined to find justice for her estranged best friend, Joanna infiltrates the dynasty she once considered family, and quickly begins to uncover why Vivian's life was very much in danger.

The Daily Show Season 18, Episode 1

Anne Hathaway

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

Anne Hathaway

Conan Season 3, Episode 1

Courteney Cox, Chris D'Elia

Airs: 4:00am - 5:00am on TBS

Courteney Cox, Chris D'Elia, Dan Soder

The Colbert Report Season 9, Episode 1

Kathryn Bigelow

Airs: 4:30am - 5:00am on Comedy Central

Kathryn Bigelow

Late Show [Letterman] Season 20, Episode 68

Michael Strahan, Jessica Chastain

Airs: 4:35am - 5:35am on CBS

Michael Strahan, Jessica Chastain, Conor Maynard

The Tonight Show [Leno] Season 21, Episode 4

Bill Maher, Nicole Polizzi, Jenni Farley

Airs: 4:35am - 5:35am on NBC

Bill Maher, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Miguel

The Late Late Show Season 9, Episode 1

Billy Gardell, Krysten Ritter

Airs: 5:35am - 6:35am on CBS

Billy Gardell, Krysten Ritter

Holby City Season 15, Episode 13

Hanssen/Hemingway

Airs: 8:00pm - 9:00pm on BBC One

Jac ends up travelling to Sweden to try and find Hanssen. After she finds out the reason behind Hanssen's actions, she has to decide whether to follow through with Serena's instructions or to side with Hanssen. Luc is put on a short leash by Michael following the events of the previous week. Luc is still be haunted by events from the past and despite Michael and Sacha's best efforts, it looks like he will go off the rails.

The Undateables Season 2, Episode 1

Michael, Brent and Sarah

Airs: 9:00pm - 9:50pm on Channel 4

Twenty-six-year-old Michael is determined to find someone to love, but is struggling to hold down a relationship. Despite having had 17 girlfriends in the past, some of whom lasted only a few days, his autism means that even holding a conversation with a girl can be a huge challenge.

He goes to a speed-dating evening and then, after a pep talk from his mum, he pulls out all the stops on a blind date with Helen.

Twenty-one-year-old Brent, from Plymouth, has been single for nearly a year since coming out of a long-term relationship. Meeting girls can be hard when he doesn't know what might come out of his mouth on a date. Brent's Tourette's syndrome includes shouting, swearing and involuntary movements, but dating can help with his condition. He goes on a date with Lizzie and they then go snow-boarding.

Sarah from Hertfordshire was 18 when she suffered a stroke during an English lesson. Three and a half years later, she has a condition called expressive aphasia which makes communication extremely difficult. Any kind of social interaction is a huge challenge, let alone dating. Sarah goes boating with city worker Gary; could he be the man she's been looking for?

Death In Paradise Season 2, Episode 1

A Murder on the Plantation

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

DI Richard Poole struggles to muster that loving feeling for the local voodoo festival celebrating romance and friendship. However, an understanding of the nature of love, friendship and the ties that bind, proves vital in solving a mysterious murder at a local sugar plantation.
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