NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday July 20, 2014 - Saturday July 26, 2014
"AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR"
"VENICE BEACH FINALS"
07/20/2014 (07:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : ‘AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR’ PRESENTS THE VENICE FINALS - "American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Venice, California where the top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course. They will face the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Body Prop and Spider Climb. The Venice competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja Biamila hosts as Jenn Brown co-hosts.
TV-PG L
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"COMIC PERVERSION"
07/20/2014 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Sunday) : A COMEDIAN’S WORDS PROVE DANGEROUS WHEN A STUDENT IS ASSAULTED BY HIS FANS.
Popular comedian Josh Galloway (guest star Jonathan Silverman) is faced with student protestors after a set at Tompkins Square University. His demeaning jokes about women and rape become more serious when a student is assaulted by two of Galloway’s fans. Though Barba (Raúl Esparza) can’t arrest him for speaking his mind, he charges the SVU to find proof that Galloway’s actions reflect his words. When TSU student Carly Rydell (guest star Laura Slade Wiggins) accuses Galloway of rape, Sergeant Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is happy to arrest him. But Barba finds major roadblocks in the he-said she-said case, and thinks Benson should have chosen her battle more carefully. Meanwhile, a detective from Chicago (guest star Sophia Bush) seeks help from the NYPD. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro) and Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins). Also guest starring Elizabeth Marvel (Counselor Rita Calhoun), Skyler Day (Renee Clark) and Dean Winters (Detective Brian Cassidy).
TV-14 DL
"CHICAGO PD"
"CONVENTIONS"
07/20/2014 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : SVU AGENTS FIN AND ROLLINS PAY A VISIT TO CHICAGO TO HELP THE INTELLIGENCE UNIT TRACK DOWN A SERIAL RAPIST/MURDERER – Voight (Jason Beghe) and Antonio (Jon Seda) enlist the help of agents at the Special Victims Unit in New York, Fin (guest star Ice T) and Rollins (guest star Kelli Giddish), to help track down the culprit of a series of rape/murders. Burgess (Marina Squerciati) has an opportunity to prove herself to Intelligence. Elsewhere Lindsay (Sophia Bush) enlists the help of Halstead (Jesse Lee Sopher) to act as her date for her high school reunion to get back at an old rival. Elias Koteas, Patrick Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkins and Archie Kao also star. Ice T, Kelli Giddish and David Eigenberg guest star.
TV-14 DLV
"LAST COMIC STANDING"
"CHALLENGE 3 - UNIVERSAL TRAM EXPERIENCE"
07/21/2014 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Monday) : HOWIE MANDEL MENTORS THE COMICS – The seven remaining comics face their third challenge – serving as tour guides on the famed Universal Studios tram tour. Guest mentor Howie Mandel, an expert improviser, helps the comics prepare, and the tram guests choose the winner. Then two comics face off in a head-to-head stand-up showdown. Judges Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Russell Peters determine which comedian is the winner, and which comic is going home.
"AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR"
"ST. LOUIS FINALS"
07/21/2014 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : ‘AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR’ PRESENTS THE ST. LOUIS FINALS - "American Ninja Warrior" travels back to St. Louis, Missouri where the top 30 competitors from the St. Louis Qualifier tackle the St. Louis Finals course. They will face the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Crazy Cliffhanger and Spider Climb. The St. Louis competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja Biamila hosts as Jenn Brown co-hosts.
TV-PG
"FOOD FIGHTERS"
"ELISHA JOYCE"
07/22/2014 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : WORLD CLASS CHEF LORENA GARCIA GUEST STARS -- It’s the perfect recipe for the ultimate food battle when the best amateur cooks in America put their signature dishes to the test against five professional chefs in this high-stakes culinary game. Armed only with their treasured family recipes, they’ll square off against an expert chef who will have to cook the same dish. The completed dishes will then be sampled in a blind taste test by culinary judges known as "The Dinner Party." If the home cook wins, they earn a cash prize. Even if they don’t win, they still get to face off again against another culinary expert, climbing a money ladder with increasing cash prizes for every professional chef they knock out. This week, a married mother of three tries to win up to $100,000 as she faces off one by one against five culinary pros, including acclaimed celebrity chef Lorena Garcia. Television personality, author and food enthusiast Adam Richman ("Man Vs. Food," "Fandemonium") is the host of this series that takes culinary sparring to an exciting new level.
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"BOOT CAMP (1)"
07/22/2014 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : ACTS COMPETE AT JUDGMENT WEEK FOR A SPOT IN THE LIVE PERFORMANCE SHOWS
Celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern narrow down the competition during Judgment Week in New York City. Nick Cannon hosts this top-rated summer series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to perform at the famed Radio City Music Hall and win the $1 million prize. (908)
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"BOOT CAMP"
07/23/2014 (08:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) : TOP 48 ACTS ARE ANNOUNCED DURING JUDGMENT WEEK
Judgment Week continues as celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern narrow down the competition. Nick Cannon hosts this top-rated summer series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to perform at the famed Radio City Music Hall and win the $1 million prize. (909)
"TAXI BROOKLYN"
"AMBUSH"
07/23/2014 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : A Department of Corrections prisoner transport van is attacked by two SUVs. Two female prisoners are killed and four female inmates escape. One of the escapees is Eleanor Wilson (Erin Wilhelmi), a witness to the murder of Cat’s (Chyler Leigh) father. Cat and Leo (Jacky Ido) track down the escapees and Cat finally uncovers what actually happened to her father, bringing her one step closer to finding his killer.
Also Starring: Raul Casso, James Colby, Jennifer Esposito, Bill Heck, Caterina Murino, Ally Walker and Jose Zuniga
TV-14 V
"HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT"
"LYNCH...JANE LYNCH"
07/24/2014 (08:00PM - 09:01PM) (Thursday) : WHO WILL REIGN SUPREME? – Two contestants will lead a team of three celebrities, which include Seth Green, Monica Potter, Jenna Elfman, Dave Foley, Michael Ealy and Katy Mixon, in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize. A series of unique party games will bring out the best, funniest and most competitive sides of some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars in this hilarious no-holds-bar competition hosted by Jane Lynch.
TV-14 DL
"WELCOME TO SWEDEN"
"PROVING LOVE / LÄGENHET"
07/24/2014 (09:01PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) : BRUCE AND EMMA MUST PROVE THEIR LOVE AT THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE BUT IT ISN’T QUITE AS EASY AS THEY HAD HOPED–AMY POEHLER AND AUBREY PLAZA GUEST STAR–Bruce (Greg Poehler) and Emma (Josephine Bornebusch) move into an apartment in Stockholm and Bruce tries his best to introduce himself to the neighbors. Meanwhile, the couple is forced to prove their relationship at the immigration office, but the interviews don’t go quite as planned. Elsewhere, Emma suspects one of Bruce’s former clients, Aubrey Plaza (guest starring as herself), may be stalking him, while another, Amy Poehler (guest starring as herself), is in desperate need of his professional assistance. Lena Olin, Claes Månsson, Patrick Duffy, Illeana Douglas, Christopher Wagelin and Per Svensson also star.
TV-PG
"WORKING THE ENGELS"
"JENNA'S FRIEND"
07/24/2014 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : When Jimmy (Benjamin Arthur) gives their grandmother’s ring to a stripper, Jenna (Kacey Rohl) is forced to intervene to get it back – and makes an unlikely friend in the process. Meanwhile, Sandy (Azura Skye) wins free mother/daughter hip-hop classes and brings Ceil (Andrea Martin) along, but they quickly realize the class isn't meant for them. Ceil is ready to get out of there, until a former friend makes fun of Sandy, and then Ceil is determined not only that they stay, but that they win the dance competition. Rachel Wilson, Rebecca Dalton and Shawn Byfield guest star.
TV-14 D
"LAST COMIC STANDING"
"CHALLENGE 4 – ROAST"
07/24/2014 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : JEFF ROSS AND GILBERT GOTTFRIED GUEST STAR -- The six remaining comics face their final challenge in the "challenge rounds" – a roast of Gilbert Gottfried. Guest mentor and roastmaster, Jeff Ross helps the comics prepare for a no-holds barred, hilarious night of comedy at the Avalon Ballroom in Hollywood. Then two comics face off in the final head-to-head showdown that will send one comedian home – and leave the final five players competing for the coveted title of "Last Comic Standing." JB Smoove hosts the series, which stars judges Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Russell Peters.
"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2344"
07/25/2014 (08:00PM - 10:01PM) (Friday) :
"CROSSBONES"
"BEGGARMAN"
07/25/2014 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) : With few alllies left in Santa Compana, things take a turn for the worse for Lowe (Richard Coyle) when Nenna’s (Tracy Ifeachor) plans for escape puts him in her deadly crosshairs. Meanwhile, Balfour (guest star Peter Stebbings) makes an unexpected alliance that could cost both him and Lowe their lives. Also starring John Malkovich, Claire Foy, Yasmine Al Massri, David Hoflin and Chris Perfetti.
TV-14 V
"DATELINE SATURDAY NIGHT MYSTERY"
"SA2344"
07/26/2014 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) :
"THE BLACKLIST"
"IVAN"
07/26/2014 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : A HIGH-TECH CYBER DEFENSE ASSET IS STOLEN BY A MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT – MARK IVANIR ("ROYAL PAINS") GUEST STARS – When a new cyber defense asset gets stolen all roads lead to a Russian cyber terrorist known only as "Ivan" (guest star Mark Ivanir). With Red’s (James Spader) assistance, Liz (Megan Boone) discovers a huge cover-up. Meanwhile, new evidence surrounding the disappearance of Jolene (guest star Rachel Brosnahan) helps unravel some of the mystery behind Tom (Ryan Eggold). Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix and Parminder Nagra also star.
TV-14 V
"AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR"
"VENICE BEACH FINALS"
07/20/2014 (07:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : ‘AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR’ PRESENTS THE VENICE FINALS - "American Ninja Warrior" travels back to Venice, California where the top 30 competitors from the Venice Qualifier tackle the Venice Finals course. They will face the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Body Prop and Spider Climb. The Venice competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja Biamila hosts as Jenn Brown co-hosts.
TV-PG L
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"COMIC PERVERSION"
07/20/2014 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Sunday) : A COMEDIAN’S WORDS PROVE DANGEROUS WHEN A STUDENT IS ASSAULTED BY HIS FANS.
Popular comedian Josh Galloway (guest star Jonathan Silverman) is faced with student protestors after a set at Tompkins Square University. His demeaning jokes about women and rape become more serious when a student is assaulted by two of Galloway’s fans. Though Barba (Raúl Esparza) can’t arrest him for speaking his mind, he charges the SVU to find proof that Galloway’s actions reflect his words. When TSU student Carly Rydell (guest star Laura Slade Wiggins) accuses Galloway of rape, Sergeant Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is happy to arrest him. But Barba finds major roadblocks in the he-said she-said case, and thinks Benson should have chosen her battle more carefully. Meanwhile, a detective from Chicago (guest star Sophia Bush) seeks help from the NYPD. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro) and Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins). Also guest starring Elizabeth Marvel (Counselor Rita Calhoun), Skyler Day (Renee Clark) and Dean Winters (Detective Brian Cassidy).
TV-14 DL
"CHICAGO PD"
"CONVENTIONS"
07/20/2014 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : SVU AGENTS FIN AND ROLLINS PAY A VISIT TO CHICAGO TO HELP THE INTELLIGENCE UNIT TRACK DOWN A SERIAL RAPIST/MURDERER – Voight (Jason Beghe) and Antonio (Jon Seda) enlist the help of agents at the Special Victims Unit in New York, Fin (guest star Ice T) and Rollins (guest star Kelli Giddish), to help track down the culprit of a series of rape/murders. Burgess (Marina Squerciati) has an opportunity to prove herself to Intelligence. Elsewhere Lindsay (Sophia Bush) enlists the help of Halstead (Jesse Lee Sopher) to act as her date for her high school reunion to get back at an old rival. Elias Koteas, Patrick Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkins and Archie Kao also star. Ice T, Kelli Giddish and David Eigenberg guest star.
TV-14 DLV
"LAST COMIC STANDING"
"CHALLENGE 3 - UNIVERSAL TRAM EXPERIENCE"
07/21/2014 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Monday) : HOWIE MANDEL MENTORS THE COMICS – The seven remaining comics face their third challenge – serving as tour guides on the famed Universal Studios tram tour. Guest mentor Howie Mandel, an expert improviser, helps the comics prepare, and the tram guests choose the winner. Then two comics face off in a head-to-head stand-up showdown. Judges Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Russell Peters determine which comedian is the winner, and which comic is going home.
"AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR"
"ST. LOUIS FINALS"
07/21/2014 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : ‘AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR’ PRESENTS THE ST. LOUIS FINALS - "American Ninja Warrior" travels back to St. Louis, Missouri where the top 30 competitors from the St. Louis Qualifier tackle the St. Louis Finals course. They will face the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Crazy Cliffhanger and Spider Climb. The St. Louis competitors will vie for a chance to compete in the Las Vegas finals, to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title of "American Ninja Warrior." Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbaja Biamila hosts as Jenn Brown co-hosts.
TV-PG
"FOOD FIGHTERS"
"ELISHA JOYCE"
07/22/2014 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : WORLD CLASS CHEF LORENA GARCIA GUEST STARS -- It’s the perfect recipe for the ultimate food battle when the best amateur cooks in America put their signature dishes to the test against five professional chefs in this high-stakes culinary game. Armed only with their treasured family recipes, they’ll square off against an expert chef who will have to cook the same dish. The completed dishes will then be sampled in a blind taste test by culinary judges known as "The Dinner Party." If the home cook wins, they earn a cash prize. Even if they don’t win, they still get to face off again against another culinary expert, climbing a money ladder with increasing cash prizes for every professional chef they knock out. This week, a married mother of three tries to win up to $100,000 as she faces off one by one against five culinary pros, including acclaimed celebrity chef Lorena Garcia. Television personality, author and food enthusiast Adam Richman ("Man Vs. Food," "Fandemonium") is the host of this series that takes culinary sparring to an exciting new level.
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"BOOT CAMP (1)"
07/22/2014 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : ACTS COMPETE AT JUDGMENT WEEK FOR A SPOT IN THE LIVE PERFORMANCE SHOWS
Celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern narrow down the competition during Judgment Week in New York City. Nick Cannon hosts this top-rated summer series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to perform at the famed Radio City Music Hall and win the $1 million prize. (908)
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"BOOT CAMP"
07/23/2014 (08:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) : TOP 48 ACTS ARE ANNOUNCED DURING JUDGMENT WEEK
Judgment Week continues as celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern narrow down the competition. Nick Cannon hosts this top-rated summer series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to perform at the famed Radio City Music Hall and win the $1 million prize. (909)
"TAXI BROOKLYN"
"AMBUSH"
07/23/2014 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : A Department of Corrections prisoner transport van is attacked by two SUVs. Two female prisoners are killed and four female inmates escape. One of the escapees is Eleanor Wilson (Erin Wilhelmi), a witness to the murder of Cat’s (Chyler Leigh) father. Cat and Leo (Jacky Ido) track down the escapees and Cat finally uncovers what actually happened to her father, bringing her one step closer to finding his killer.
Also Starring: Raul Casso, James Colby, Jennifer Esposito, Bill Heck, Caterina Murino, Ally Walker and Jose Zuniga
TV-14 V
"HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT"
"LYNCH...JANE LYNCH"
07/24/2014 (08:00PM - 09:01PM) (Thursday) : WHO WILL REIGN SUPREME? – Two contestants will lead a team of three celebrities, which include Seth Green, Monica Potter, Jenna Elfman, Dave Foley, Michael Ealy and Katy Mixon, in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize. A series of unique party games will bring out the best, funniest and most competitive sides of some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars in this hilarious no-holds-bar competition hosted by Jane Lynch.
TV-14 DL
"WELCOME TO SWEDEN"
"PROVING LOVE / LÄGENHET"
07/24/2014 (09:01PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) : BRUCE AND EMMA MUST PROVE THEIR LOVE AT THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE BUT IT ISN’T QUITE AS EASY AS THEY HAD HOPED–AMY POEHLER AND AUBREY PLAZA GUEST STAR–Bruce (Greg Poehler) and Emma (Josephine Bornebusch) move into an apartment in Stockholm and Bruce tries his best to introduce himself to the neighbors. Meanwhile, the couple is forced to prove their relationship at the immigration office, but the interviews don’t go quite as planned. Elsewhere, Emma suspects one of Bruce’s former clients, Aubrey Plaza (guest starring as herself), may be stalking him, while another, Amy Poehler (guest starring as herself), is in desperate need of his professional assistance. Lena Olin, Claes Månsson, Patrick Duffy, Illeana Douglas, Christopher Wagelin and Per Svensson also star.
TV-PG
"WORKING THE ENGELS"
"JENNA'S FRIEND"
07/24/2014 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : When Jimmy (Benjamin Arthur) gives their grandmother’s ring to a stripper, Jenna (Kacey Rohl) is forced to intervene to get it back – and makes an unlikely friend in the process. Meanwhile, Sandy (Azura Skye) wins free mother/daughter hip-hop classes and brings Ceil (Andrea Martin) along, but they quickly realize the class isn't meant for them. Ceil is ready to get out of there, until a former friend makes fun of Sandy, and then Ceil is determined not only that they stay, but that they win the dance competition. Rachel Wilson, Rebecca Dalton and Shawn Byfield guest star.
TV-14 D
"LAST COMIC STANDING"
"CHALLENGE 4 – ROAST"
07/24/2014 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : JEFF ROSS AND GILBERT GOTTFRIED GUEST STAR -- The six remaining comics face their final challenge in the "challenge rounds" – a roast of Gilbert Gottfried. Guest mentor and roastmaster, Jeff Ross helps the comics prepare for a no-holds barred, hilarious night of comedy at the Avalon Ballroom in Hollywood. Then two comics face off in the final head-to-head showdown that will send one comedian home – and leave the final five players competing for the coveted title of "Last Comic Standing." JB Smoove hosts the series, which stars judges Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Russell Peters.
"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2344"
07/25/2014 (08:00PM - 10:01PM) (Friday) :
"CROSSBONES"
"BEGGARMAN"
07/25/2014 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) : With few alllies left in Santa Compana, things take a turn for the worse for Lowe (Richard Coyle) when Nenna’s (Tracy Ifeachor) plans for escape puts him in her deadly crosshairs. Meanwhile, Balfour (guest star Peter Stebbings) makes an unexpected alliance that could cost both him and Lowe their lives. Also starring John Malkovich, Claire Foy, Yasmine Al Massri, David Hoflin and Chris Perfetti.
TV-14 V
"DATELINE SATURDAY NIGHT MYSTERY"
"SA2344"
07/26/2014 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) :
"THE BLACKLIST"
"IVAN"
07/26/2014 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : A HIGH-TECH CYBER DEFENSE ASSET IS STOLEN BY A MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT – MARK IVANIR ("ROYAL PAINS") GUEST STARS – When a new cyber defense asset gets stolen all roads lead to a Russian cyber terrorist known only as "Ivan" (guest star Mark Ivanir). With Red’s (James Spader) assistance, Liz (Megan Boone) discovers a huge cover-up. Meanwhile, new evidence surrounding the disappearance of Jolene (guest star Rachel Brosnahan) helps unravel some of the mystery behind Tom (Ryan Eggold). Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix and Parminder Nagra also star.
TV-14 V
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