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Global highlights for week of March 28
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(TORONTO - Wednesday, March 23, 2005) Please note the following highlights for the week of March 28 on the Global Television Network. Programming is subject to change. Check local listings for times.
Monday, March 28
Fear Factor: Contestants swing between speeding trucks and dine on special stuffed doughnuts.
Las Vegas: Ed relies on human ingenuity when cutting-edge technology fails to catch a thief in the act. Mary and Mike intervene when a cheating husband is caught red-handed.
Available in HDTV
Zoe Busiek: Wild Card (Rebroadcast): Zoe is visited by the ghost of her sister to help her find some answers to mysteries of the past.
Tuesday, March 29
House: Dr. House and his team blame an adverse reaction on diet pills when an obese 10-year-old girl is admitted after having a heart attack, but ultimately they find another cause for her illness. Chi McBride guest stars.
Available in HDTV
House (Pilot Rebroadcast): A young kindergarten teacher who suffers from seizures collapses in her classroom and is taken to Dr. House and his team of experts.
Available in HDTV
Wednesday, March 30
That '70s Show: Eric decides to try being a chiropractor, but comes to his senses when he nearly cripples Donna.
Will & Grace (Rebroadcast): Will is reluctant to bring Vince to a dinner party at his boss's (guest star Lily Tomlin) home, fearing it will spoil his chances of making partner at the firm.
Gilmore Girls (Rebroadcast): Wanting to make peace with Rory, Christopher shows up at Yale. When Lorelai learns that Christopher's father has died, she spends the evening at his place trying to comfort him. Emily and Richard are briefly reconciled when they find and take in a lost dog.
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab Five's mission: to rock Wayne out of the closet with a newfound style and the confidence to put it to use in more social settings.
Thursday, March 31
Joey (Rebroadcast): Joey's producer (guest star Lucy Liu) tries to keep him from falling for his on-screen daughter. Joey and Michael are roped into judging a lasagna cook-off between Gina and Alex.
Survivor: Palau: The ninth castaway is eliminated.
The Apprentice: The remaining eight candidates must create a new style of pizza for Domino's and test their sales ability on the streets of Manhattan.
Without a Trace: When a member of a church choir suddenly goes missing, detectives investigate and soon discover that she has been trying to hide a dark secret.
Available in HDTV
Friday, April 1
Last Chance for Romance: Hayley and Adrian: Hayley is sarcastic and Adrian is sensitive. They need to revise their approach to resolving problems and try to turn their fight pattern into a more constructive dialogue. The 13-part series is hosted by Cheryl Hickey and features relationship expert Joe Rich.
Whose Design Is It Anyway?: Designer and host Jason Cass goes head to head with homeowners to redesign an area in their home. The winning design will be selected by family, partners and spouses of the homeowners, and a renowned home décor expert.
Arrested Development (Rebroadcast): When Gob agrees to be the company figurehead, his showmanship and ludicrous ideas impress the board and drive Michael crazy. Meanwhile, George Sr. is arrested in Mexico for a crime that Oscar committed, and Oscar takes George Sr.'s place in a way no one could have predicted.
Available in HDTV
Arrested Development (Rebroadcast): When the bounty hunter hired by Lucille delivers the news that George Sr. is dead, each Bluth copes in their own way: Gob tries to pull off an elaborate illusion, Maeby tries to set up Lindsay with the bounty hunter, and Michael tries to mend his son's relationship. Henry Winkler guest stars.
Available in HDTV
Saturday, April 2
Pure Adventure (Special): This one-hour documentary follows the action-packed adventures along a 2,000-mile race to Tuktoyaktuk, located at the Arctic Circle. Competitors from around the world participate in a series of extreme winter sporting events that pit teams against each other and the elements, including temperatures of more than -40 degrees.
Saturday Night Live: With host Topher Grace and musical guest The Killers.
Sunday, April 3
The Contender: The one-hour unscripted series explores the human drama in and outside of the boxing ring as 16 aspiring boxers pursue their dream of becoming a champion prizefighter and winning $1 million (US) in prize money.
The Simpsons: To prove to Shelbyville that Springfield is not a hick town, Marge convinces the townsfolk to fund a concert hall designed by Frank Gehry (guest starring as himself). Opening night turns disastrous and ultimately leads the hall to bankruptcy. Mr. Burns assumes the debt and turns the hall into a state prison. Homer is locked up after a lab test mix-up and is marked as a snitch by an inmate (guest star Joe Montegna).
Arrested Development: When George Michael gives Ann a promise ring, Michael is concerned it's too much, too fast and decides to talk to her parents. But when his plan backfires, Michael takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, George Sr. enlists Gob's help in abducting Lucille and taking her to renew their vows in order to get her away from Oscar.
Available in HDTV
The Simpsons (Rebroadcast): When Moe's Tavern is shut down by the health department, Homer decides to refinance the house to save the bar. Marge decides to protect her investment and takes an active role as Moe's partner, giving the bar a facelift and boosting the clientele.
Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show: The half-hour comedy series features quick-fire puns, gags, one-liners and sketches that showcase the comedic talents of Kaitlin Olsen, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Paul F. Tompkins, Malcolm Barrett and Lee Mack. Shot both on location and in front of a studio audience, the series is executive produced by Kelsey Grammer and is based on the critically acclaimed and award-winning U.K. series.
Available in HDTV
Crossing Jordan: Garret is quickly ensnared in the web of the daughter (guest star Gina Gershon) of a local jazz legend when she is accused of orchestrating multiple black widow-style murders. Jordan, Woody and Nigel uncover a secret of biblical proportions when a young, pregnant nun is found dead in a cloistered convent. Sandra Bernhard guest stars, reprising her role as Detective Framus.
Available in HDTV
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