TV Episode Summaries for
9th April 2008

Beauty and the Geek Season 5, Episode 5

From Geek to Chic

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

The highly anticipated geek makeover has arrived and the remaining guys shock the beauties with their new looks. The teams turn up the heat on the set of the Emmy Award-winning daytime drama "The Young and the Restless", as cast members Michelle Stafford and Joshua Morrow appear to judge the teams on their acting chops. A twist at the stair ceremony lets one team off the hook but leaves the remaining teams in the lurch.

NCIS Season 5, Episode 12

Stakeout

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

The NCIS team goes on a stakeout in a warehouse to catch a suspected thief of a high-tech naval radar, but they accidentally end up witnessing a murder. Meanwhile, Ducky hides a secret from the rest of the team.

Hell's Kitchen (US) Season 4, Episode 2

14 Chefs Compete

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

The season's first challenge finds the contestants slicing halibut into thin 6 ounce fillets. One member of each team must serve as a maitre d' during the dining service, and one contestant will be eliminated at the shows conclusion.

American Idol Season 7, Episode 28

The Top 8 Finalists Perform

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

Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.



Tonight's Theme Is: Inspirational Songs



Performing Tonight are:

David Archuleta

Jason Castro

David Cook

Kristy Lee Cook

Michael Johns

Syesha Mercado

Carly Smithson

Brooke White

Dancing With the Stars Season 6, Episode 9

Episode 604A

Airs: 12:00am - 2:00am on ABC

The results are revealed for the third session of the series. Guest performers include singer Sheryl Crow, and ballroom dance champions Delyan Terziev and Boriana Deltcheva, plus two teams of 9 year olds compete.

The Biggest Loser Season 5, Episode 15

In the last episode before the live finale, the final four contestants return from Australia without their trainers and attempt to train themselves for their last week on the ranch. Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito visits again to teach the contestants how to make healthy versions of their favorite dishes before heading home, and the final four all watch videos of their most memorable moments on campus. At the weigh-in, two of the four players fall below the yellow line, but there's one last surprising twist. For the first time ever in Biggest Loser history, America will determine who the third finalist will be by voting online on the two that fall below the yellow line. Who they choose to be a finalist - and who they choose to eliminate - will be revealed at the live finale on April 15.

NOVA Season 35, Episode 14

Cracking The Maya Code

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

The story of how experts deciphered the hieroglyphs of the ancient people who lived in the area of Southern Mexico and Central America known as the Mayans.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels Season 3, Episode 7

Something's Fishy

Airs: 1:00am - 1:30am on A&E

Gene goes on a business trip, and brings along Shannon, Tracy and her twins. Shannon and Tracy end up getting food poisoning, so it's up to Gene to take the boys to Seaworld, where he ends up all wet.

Boston Legal Season 4, Episode 15

Tabloid Nation

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

Alan and Jerry take a court case having to deal with a TV tabloid talk show when a woman rejects an ex-boyfriend's wedding proposal on air and then gets murdered. Shirley defends an old friend who happens to be a war veteran and shoots seals in order to live off of.



Meanwhile, Denny tries to win Shirley's affection back by resorting to drastic measures while going out to dinner with her. Also, Lorraine thinks Alan should get some help after learning that he used to "murder" his toys as a child.

The Riches Season 2, Episode 4

Slums of Bayou Hills

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

As Wayne struggles to deal with Doug's past, Dahlia has struggles of her own while trying to live an honest life.

The Universe Season 2, Episode 15

Wildest Weather Of The Cosmos

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on History Channel

Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a planet, or winds sweeping across a planet but blowing at 6,000 miles per hour! How about rain... .made of iron? Sounds like science fiction, but this type of weather is occurring daily in our solar system. Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of these planets and their atmospheres. Can this research help scientists solve long unanswered questions that we have about Earth? As our own planet churns with the effects of global warming, it's natural to look into the heavens and wonder about the rest of the real estate.

The Daily Show Season 13, Episode 45

Cokie Roberts

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

Tonight, political commentator and author of Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation, Cokie Roberts.



Jon begins the show with a segment called "Dick Move of the Week" as Obama's campaign hands out free tickets to a Dave Matthews concert on the same day and on the same campus that Bill Clinton was giving a speech.



Next, Jon talks about the recent airline groundings and repair problems in a segment called "Airplane!". Senior Washington Correspondent Jason Jones talks with Jon about the FAA's failure to inspect planes.



Finally, Lewis Black in "Back in Black" talks about celebrity endorsements of presidential candidates.

The Colbert Report Season 4, Episode 45

Madeleine Albright

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

Tonight Stephen welcomes former Clinton Secretary of State and author of Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, Madeleine Albright.

Underbelly Season 1, Episode 9

Suffer the Children

Airs: 12:30pm - 1:30pm on Nine

Jason Moran returns from self-imposed exile, determined to destroy his rival Carl Williams. Death stalks a children's football match. Taskforce Purana finally gets the resources it needs to defeat the criminals. With Benji under constant police surveillance, Carl is forced to find a new accomplice. Carl and Roberta celebrate their daughter's christening with a lavish party.

Bleach Season 8, Episode 15

Ichigo pulls out his Hollow mask and Grimmjow releases his sword, Pantera. With both in their most powerful forms, the battle begins in earnest again. The fight is intense with both sides exchanging strong blows. As Ichigo's mask breaks apart bit by bit, Nel urges a frightened Orihime to cheer for Ichigo since he is doing it for her.

The Apprentice (UK) Season 4, Episode 3

Series 4, Episode 3

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

This week the candidates are set the task of running a pub and turning it in to a themed restaurant for the day.
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