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Television Academy
2015 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot
Outstanding Comedy Series
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A to Z
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About A Boy
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Alpha House
004
Awkward
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Baby Daddy
006
The Big Bang Theory
007
Billy & Billie
008
black-ish
009
Black Jesus
010
Broad City
011
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
012
The Comeback
013
The Comedians
014
Community
015
Cristela
016
Deadbeat
017
Devious Maids
018
Episodes
019
Faking It
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Outstanding Comedy Series
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The First Family
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Fresh Off The Boat
022
Galavant
023
Getting On
024
Girls
025
Glee
026
The Goldbergs
027
Grace And Frankie
028
Ground Floor
029
HAPPYish
030
Hart Of Dixie
031
Hot In Cleveland
032
The Hotwives Of Orlando
033
House Of Lies
034
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
035
The Jack And Triumph Show
036
Jane The Virgin
037
The Last Man On Earth
038
Last Man Standing
039
The League
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Outstanding Comedy Series
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Looking
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Louie
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Man Seeking Woman
043
Maron
044
Married
045
Marry Me
046
The McCarthys
047
Melissa & Joey
048
The Middle
049
Mike & Molly
050
The Mindy Project
051
Modern Family
052
Mom
053
Mozart In The Jungle
054
Mr. Box Office
055
The Neighbors
056
New Girl
057
Nurse Jackie
058
The Odd Couple
059
One Big Happy
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Outstanding Comedy Series
060
Parks And Recreation
061
Real Husbands Of Hollywood
062
Selfie
063
Shameless
064
Silicon Valley
065
Sirens
066
Sullivan & Son
067
Survivor's Remorse
068
Togetherness
069
Transparent
070
Two And A Half Men
071
2 Broke Girls
072
Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse
073
Tyler Perry's Love Thy Neighbor
074
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
075
Undateable
076
Veep
077
Weird Loners
078
Workaholics
079
You're The Worst
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Outstanding Comedy Series
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Young & Hungry
081
Younger
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Outstanding Drama Series
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The Affair
083
American Odyssey
084
The Americans
085
Arrow
086
Backstrom
087
Banshee
088
Bates Motel
089
Battle Creek
090
Being Mary Jane
091
Better Call Saul
092
Black Sails
093
The Blacklist
094
Bloodline
095
Blue Bloods
096
Boardwalk Empire
097
Bones
098
Bosch
099
The Bridge
100
Broadchurch
101
Castle
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Outstanding Drama Series
102
Chasing Life
103
Chicago Fire
104
Chicago P.D.
105
Constantine
106
Criminal Minds
107
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
108
CSI: Cyber
109
Dallas
110
Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove
111
Defiance
112
Dominion
113
Downton Abbey
114
Elementary
115
Empire
116
Extant
117
The Fall
118
Falling Skies
119
Finding Carter
120
The Flash
121
The Following
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Outstanding Drama Series
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Forever
123
Fortitude
124
The Fosters
125
Game Of Thrones
126
Gang Related
127
Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce
128
The Good Wife
129
Good Witch
130
Gotham
131
Graceland
132
Grey's Anatomy
133
Grimm
134
Halt And Catch Fire
135
Haven
136
Hawaii Five-0
137
Helix
138
Hell On Wheels
139
Hindsight
140
Hit The Floor
141
Homeland
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Outstanding Drama Series
142
House Of Cards
143
How To Get Away With Murder
144
The 100
145
iZombie
146
Justified
147
The Killing
148
Kingdom
149
The Knick
150
The Last Ship
151
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
152
The Leftovers
153
Legends
154
The Librarians
155
Longmire
156
The Lottery
157
Mad Men
158
Madam Secretary
159
Major Crimes
160
Manhattan
161
Marco Polo
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Outstanding Drama Series
162
Marvel's Agent Carter
163
Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
164
Marvel's Daredevil
165
Masters Of Sex
166
The Mentalist
167
Mr. Selfridge (Masterpiece)
168
Murder In The First
169
The Mysteries Of Laura
170
Nashville
171
NCIS
172
NCIS: New Orleans
173
The Newsroom
174
The Night Shift
175
Once Upon A Time
176
Orange Is The New Black
177
The Originals
178
Orphan Black
179
Outlander
180
Parenthood
181
Peaky Blinders
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Outstanding Drama Series
182
Penny Dreadful
183
Person Of Interest
184
Power
185
Powers
186
Pretty Little Liars
187
Ray Donovan
188
Rectify
189
The Red Road
190
Reign
191
Resurrection
192
The Returned
193
Revenge
194
Rizzoli & Isles
195
Rogue
196
The Royals
197
Salem
198
Scandal
199
Scorpion
200
Secrets And Lies
201
Sleepy Hollow
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Outstanding Drama Series
202
Sons Of Anarchy
203
Stalker
204
State Of Affairs
205
The Strain
206
Suits
207
Supernatural
208
Switched At Birth
209
Teen Wolf
210
True Blood
211
TURN: Washington's Spies
212
12 Monkeys
213
Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong
214
Tyler Perry's The Haves And The Have Nots
215
Tyrant
216
Under The Dome
217
Unforgettable
218
The Vampire Diaries
219
Vikings
220
The Walking Dead
221
When Calls The Heart
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Outstanding Drama Series
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White Collar
223
Witches Of East End
224
Z Nation
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Outstanding Limited Series
225
A.D. The Bible Continues
April 5, 2015 - June 21, 2015
Set in a world of bloody Roman oppression, deadly persecution and bitter political rivalries. The Apostles,
Pontius Pilate, Caiaphas, The Zealots and the Herod Family struggle to control the Holy Land.
[Starring: Richard Coyle, Vincent Regan, Adam Levy]
226
American Crime
March 5, 2015 - May 14, 2015
The lives of the participants in a trial with significant racial motives are forever changed during the legal
process.
[Starring: Timothy Hutton, Felicity Huffman]
227
American Horror Story: Freak Show
October 8, 2014 - January 21, 2015
Jupiter, Florida-1952. A troupe of curiosities has just arrived, coinciding with the strange emergence of a dark
entity that savagely threatens the lives of townsfolk and freaks alike. This is the story of the performers and
their desperate journey of survival amidst the dying world of the American carny experience.
[Starring: Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Emma Roberts, Denis
O'Hare, Angela Bassett, Michael Chiklis, Finn Wittrock, John Carroll Lynch, Naomi Grossman, Mat Fraser,
Matt Bomer, Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LaBelle, Gabourey Sidibe, Wes Bentley, Lily Rabe, Mare Winningham,
Danny Huston, Grace Gummer]
228
Ascension
December 15, 2014 - December 17, 2014
A covert U.S. space mission launched in the 1960s sent hundreds of men, women and children on a
century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. But the mysterious murder of a
young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.
[Starring: Tricia Helfer, Brandon Bell, Brian Van Holt, Gil Bellows, Andrea Roth]
229
Babylon
January 8, 2015 - February 12, 2015
BABYLON shows the clash of cultures and age, the embrace of transparency and technology as well as the
real underbelly of the relationship between media and government.
[Starring: Brit Marling, James Nesbitt, Bertie Carvel, Paterson Joseph, Nicola Walker, Adam Deacon, Jill
Halfpenny, Johnny Sweet, Ella Smith, Andrew Brooke, Nick Blood, Daniel Kaluuya]
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Outstanding Limited Series
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The Book Of Negroes
January 7, 2015 - February 11, 2015
Kidnapped in West Africa, and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate her way
through the American Revolution in New York, the soured refuge of Nova Scotia, and the treacherous
jungles of Sierra Leone before ultimately securing her freedom in England at the dawn of the 19th century.
[Starring: Lyriq Bent, Aunjanue Ellis, Cuba Gooding Jr., Louis Gossett Jr., Ben Chaplin, Jane Alexander,
Shailyn Pierre Dixon]
231
The Casual Vacancy
April 29, 2015 - April 30, 2015
With cobbled streets and an ancient abbey, the town of Pagford, England appears idyllic, but behind the
façade is a town at war. Based on the novel by J.K. Rowling, THE CASUAL VACANCY brings to life the
deeply woven conflicts between rich and poor, parents and children, wives and husbands.
[Starring: Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Rory Kinnear and Abigail Lawrie]
232
Cucumber
April 13, 2015 - June 1, 2015
CUCUMBER explores 21st century gay life in all its powerful, witty, dark and uplifting guises. Eight episodes
explore the lives and misadventures of Henry Best and his long-suffering boyfriend Lance. After a disastrous
date night, Henry's life shatters, and he embarks on a new life with unfamiliar rules.
[Starring: Vincent Franklin, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Freddie Fox, Cyril Nri, James Murray, Fisayo Akinade,
Ceallach Spellman, Con O’Neill]
233
DIG
March 5, 2015 - May 7, 2015
When FBI agent Peter Connelly (Jason Isaacs) investigates the murder of a young American in modern-day
Jerusalem, he becomes embroiled in an international mystery delving into the Holy Land’s darkest secrets.
Working alongside his boss, Lynn (Anne Heche), they discover a conspiracy that threatens to change the
course of history.
[Starring: Jason Isaacs, Anne Heche, Ori Pfeffer, Alison Sudol, Omar Metwally, Regina Taylor, David
Costabile, Angela Bettis, Zen McGrath, Richard E. Grant, Lauren Ambrose, Guy Selenik]
234
The Divide
July 16, 2014 - August 27, 2014
An impassioned case worker with The Innocence Initiative delves into the case of a death-row inmate she
believes was wrongly convicted of a young family’s heinous murder. She chases down new evidence and
confronts an equally passionate district attorney whose view of justice is colored by shades of gray.
[Starring: Marin Ireland, Damon Gupton, Nia Long, Paul Schneider, Joe Anderson, Clarke Peters]
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Outstanding Limited Series
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Full Circle
March 25, 2015 - May 27, 2015
Jimmy Pererra, a former Chicago cop who, 18 years ago, blew the whistle on police corruption, which
resulted in sending his father-in-law, Bud O'Rourke, the Chief of Detectives to prison. Now Bud is getting out
of prison and intent on revenge.
[Starring: David Crane, Stacy Keach, Eric McCormack, Terry O'Quinn, Kate Burton, Calista Flockhart, Patrick
Fugit, Brittany Snow, Rita Wilson]
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Gracepoint
October 2, 2014 - December 11, 2014
When a young boy is found dead, Detectives Emmett Carver (David Tennant) and Ellie Miller (Anna Gunn)
begin a police investigation in the California seaside town where the tragedy occurred. Soon deemed a
homicide, the case turns neighbor against neighbor and upends the lives of the town’s residents.
[Starring: Anna Gunn, David Tennant, Nick Nolte, Virginia Kull, Josh Hamilton]
237
The Honorable Woman
July 31, 2014 - September 18, 2014
A global political thriller starring Maggie Gyllenhaal. The kidnapping of a young Palestinian boy from a
wealthy Anglo-Israeli family, unravels long-held secrets and an international conspiracy.
[Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Stephen Rea, Janet McTeer, Lindsay Duncan, Andrew Buchan, Katherine
Parkinson, Eve Best, Lubna Azbal, Tobias Menzies, Igal Naor]
238
Houdini
September 1, 2014 - September 2, 2014
The tale follows Harry Houdini as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists, and encounters
the greatest names of the era, from US presidents, to Arthur Conan Doyle and Rasputin. This drama
chronicles his life through his stunts, his visions, and his mastery of illusion.
[Starring: Adrien Brody, Kristen Connolly, Evan Jones]
239
The Lizzie Borden Chronicles
April 5, 2015 - May 24, 2015
A fictionalized account of actual events surrounding Lizzie Borden, who lives in newfound celebrity after her
controversial acquittal of the double murder of her parents. As people close to her start to die under strange
circumstances, Pinkerton detective Charlie Siringo becomes determined to prove Lizzie’s involvement in
their demise.
[Starring: Christina Ricci, Clea DuVall, John Heard, Cole Hauser, Jonathan Banks]
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Outstanding Limited Series
240
The Missing
November 15, 2014 - January 10, 2015
When five year-old Oliver Hughes disappears while on holiday in France, it sets off a nearly decade-long
search for his whereabouts. THE MISSING is a dramatic thriller that takes you inside the mind of a father,
Tony, who embarks on an obsessive quest to locate his lost son.
[Starring: James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor, Tcheky Karyo, Ken Stott, Jason Flemyng, Arsher Ali, Said
Taghmaoui, Titus De Voogdt, Emilie Dequenne, Eric Godon, Anastasia Hille]
241
Olive Kitteridge
November 2, 2014 - November 3, 2014
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, OLIVE KITTERIDGE tells the story of a seemingly placid New
England town wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit
and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center.
[Starring: Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, Bill Murray]
242
The Red Tent
December 7, 2014 - December 8, 2014
Based on Anita Diamant's novel, THE RED TENT is a sweeping tale that takes place during the times of the
Old Testament, told through the eyes of Dinah, the daughter of Leah and Jacob.
[Starring: Minnie Driver, Rebecca Ferguson, Debra Winger, Morena Baccarin]
243
The Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe
May 30, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Marilyn Monroe became the face and voice of an era, yet yearned to be someone’s mother and little girl.
This is the story of the unknown Marilyn who, by masking the truth with an image, gives her greatest
performance, as the personification of sex while hiding a fragile artist.
[Starring: Kelli Garner, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Susan Sarandon, Emily Watson]
244
The Slap
February 12, 2015 - April 2, 2015
At his 40th birthday party, Hector’s cousin slaps a child who is not his own. Everyone is understandably
stunned, and the party ends with the child’s parents vowing legal action. This moment will ignite a chain of
events that will uncover long-buried secrets within this group of friends and family.
[Starring: Zachary Quinto, Peter Sarsgaard, Uma Thurman, Thandie Newton, Thomas Sadoski, Brian Cox,
Melissa George]
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Outstanding Limited Series
245
Sons Of Liberty
January 25, 2015 - January 27, 2015
Before America was one nation, an aging generation of British loyalists maintained diplomacy with the King,
but a defiant and radical group of young men (Sam Adams, John Hancock, John Adams, Paul Revere,
Patrick Henry, Benedict Arnold) banded together in secrecy to change the course of history.
[Starring: Ben Barnes, Dean Norris, Henry Thomas, Jason O'Mara, Ryan Eggold, Marton Csoka, Michael
Raymond-James, Rafe Spall, Emily Berrington]
246
Texas Rising
May 25, 2015 - June 15, 2015
The Alamo was not the end, it was only the beginning, and TEXAS RISING details what followed in the fight
for an independent Texas. General Sam Houston, his Rangers and the legendary "Yellow Rose of Texas,”
lead this story of the will to fight for independence despite nearly insurmountable odds.
[Starring: Bill Paxton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olivier Martinez, Rhys Choiro, Ray Liotta, Christopher McDonald,
Jeremy Davies]
247
24: Live Another Day
May 5, 2014 - July 14, 2014
The limited series follows the life-saving missions of heroic agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland).
[Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Yvonne Strahovski, Tate Donovan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, William Devane,
Gbenga Akinnagbe, Giles Matthey, Michael Wincott, Benjamin Bratt, Kim Raver]
248
Wolf Hall
April 5, 2015 - May 10, 2015
WOLF HALL follows the complex machinations and backroom dealings of Thomas Cromwell (Mark
Rylance), the brilliant, enigmatic consigliere to Henry VIII (Damian Lewis) as he navigates the deadly
political intrigue of the Tudor court, the king’s tempestuous relationship with Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy), and
the religious upheavals of the Reformation.
[Starring: Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, and Claire Foy]
249
The Wrong Mans
December 24, 2014 - December 24, 2014
Office workers Phil (James Corden) and Sam (Mathew Baynton) have a knack for being in the wrong place at
the wrong time. From being dragged into a deadly criminal conspiracy to being thrown into witness
protection, THE WRONG MANS is full of plot twists and enemies at every turn.
[Starring: James Corden, Mathew Baynton]
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Outstanding Television Movie
250
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Curtain, Poirot’s Last Case
August 25, 2014
In post-war 1940s England, an ailing Poirot reunites with Captain Hastings at Styles, the place where they
solved their first murder thirty years prior. Knowing that one of the guests is a killer, Poirot tries to prevent
another murder, understanding that his own death is nearing.
[Starring: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Helen Baxendale, Anne Reid, Aidan McArdle, John Standing, Philip
Glenister, Shaun Dingwall, Claire Keelan, Anna Madeley, Matthew McNulty and Alice Orr-Ewing]
251
Bad Hair Day
February 13, 2015
The adventure buddy comedy, BAD HAIR DAY follows Monica, a high school tech-whiz whose prom day
abruptly shifts into a wild ride across town, thanks to a down-on-her-luck cop and a jewel thief.
[Starring: Laura Marano, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Christian Campbell]
252
Beautiful & Twisted
January 25, 2015
Set in Miami, against the backdrop of money, hotel and excess, BEAUTIFUL & TWISTED is based on the
true story of Ben Novack Jr., millionaire heir to the Fountainebleu Miami Beach hotel fortune, whose brutal
murder shook the city's elite to their core.
[Starring: Rob Lowe, Paz Vega]
253
Bessie
May 16, 2015
Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, whose immense talent took her from anonymity
in the rough world of vaudeville to the 1920s blues scene and international fame. From professional highs to
personal lows, Bessie was a tenacious spirit who, despite her own demons, became a celebrated legend.
[Starring: Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mike Epps, Tory Kittles, Mo'Nique, Khandi Alexander,
Tika Sumpter]
254
Big Driver
October 18, 2014
Mystery writer, Tess, faces a long drive home on a desolate New England road. When her tire blows out,
she is relieved when another driver stops to help, but Tess quickly discovers her savior is actually a serial
killer who brutally assaults her. Her mind shattered, Tess seeks revenge.
[Starring: Maria Bello, Olympia Dukakis, Ann Dowd]
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Outstanding Television Movie
255
BoJack Horseman: Sabrina's Christmas Wish
December 19, 2014
BoJack and Todd watch a special Christmas episode of "Horsin' Around" titled SABRINA'S CHRISTMAS
WISH in which his youngest adopted daughter Sabrina who, upon discovering Santa's existence, wishes for
her parents to be alive. The ending brings much confusion to Todd, who suggests Bojack to watch the
series' other Christmas specials.
[Starring: Will Arnett, Aaron Paul, Alison Brie]
256
A Bone To Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery
April 4, 2015
Aurora Teagarden is a librarian known around her town as a master sleuth. When her friend Jane
unexpectedly dies and leaves Aurora everything in her will, she also leaves a troubling murder mystery
haunting her neighborhood.
[Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Lexa Doig, Marilu Henner, Bruce Dawson, Peter Benson, Sonya
Salomaa, Dan Payne, Miranda Frigon, Stephen Huszar]
257
The Christmas Shepherd
November 23, 2014
A successful children’s book author and Army widow loses her late husband’s German Shepherd, Buddy,
only to later find him adopted by a new family – a single father and his daughter.
[Starring: Teri Polo, Martin Cummins, Jordyn Ashley Olson, Jill Teed, Jody Thompson, Quinn Dubois, Jeff C.
Ballard, Ace as Buddy the Dog]
258
Christmas Under Wraps
November 29, 2014
When a doctor doesn’t get her desired job she relocates to a town, hiding one big holiday secret and gives
way to love.
[Starrinig: Candace Cameron Bure, David O’Donnell, Kendra Mylnechuk, Brian Doyle-Murray, Robert Pine,
Joyce Cohen, Page Petrucka]
259
Cleveland Abduction
May 2, 2015
Michelle Knight, a single mother who becomes the first victim of kidnapper Ariel Castro finds herself trapped
in his home for 11 years, where she eventually becomes a friend and sister to two other women who are
taken captive.
[Starring: Taryn Manning, Raymond Cruz]
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Deliverance Creek
September 13, 2014
A revenge drama set two years into the Civil War. Lauren Ambrose stars as Belle Gatlin Barlowe, a widowed
young mother who faces uncertainty as she attempts to defend her family's land by any means necessary.
[Starring: Lauren Ambrose, Wes Ramsey, Yaani King, Caitlin Custer, Christopher Backus, Riley Smith,
Katherine Willis, Christopher Baker]
261
Derek Special
April 3, 2015
Derek centers around Derek Noakes, a tender, innocent man whose love for his job at a retirement home
shines. In the special, Tom has a new job and spends more time with Hannah. Derek is upset with Hannah
for upsetting Kevin, who goes missing, while Vicky takes on more responsibilities.
[Starring: Ricky Gervais, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Brett Goldstein]
262
Drumline: A New Beat
October 27, 2014
The new story follows female lead Danielle “Dani” Raymond an upper class Brooklyn girl who defies her
parents in order to attend Atlanta A&T so she can join and revitalize their once prominent drumline.
[Starring: Alexandra Shipp, Jeff Pierre, Jordan Calloway, Jasmine Burke, Scott Shilstone, LeToya Luckett,
Deray Davis, Nick Cannon]
263
Fear Files
March 13, 2015
FEAR FILES explores three tales of love, revenge and murder and the consequences that occur when
supernatural forces take over the lives of three unsuspecting victims.
[Starring: Robin Givens, Columbus Short, Nadine Ellis, Lynn Whitfield, Clifton Powell, Sean Blakemore]
264
Foyle’s War: Elise, The Final Mystery
February 16, 2015
After their colleague Hilda Pierce is nearly killed in an attempted assassination, Foyle and his loyal driver
Sam must re-examine Hilda’s top secret role during WWII to find out if there was a traitor at the heart of the
Special Operations Executive.
[Starring: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Ellie Haddington, Rupert Vansittart, Conleth Hill, Daniel
Weyman, Tim McMullan, Hermione Gulliford, Jeremy Swift]
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265
Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters
October 26, 2014
A sleuthing garage sale maven gets embroiled in a criminal investigation when a storage facility is the
scene of a murder—and she is a key eyewitness. Suddenly thrown into danger, she discovers the evidence
right under her own fingertips, and races to save a life before it’s too late.
[Starring: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Brendan Meyer, Kevin O’Grady]
266
Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room
April 11, 2015
A sleuthing garage sale maven suspects foul play when her friend dies in an old house with a cursed
reputation. Putting her keen instincts to work, she examines a few key suspects and, as she digs into this
deadly mystery, she uncovers clues that bring her closer to the truth.
[Starring: Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Brendan Meyer, Kevin O’Grady, Eva Bourne, Janet
Kidder, David Lewis, Brenna O’Brien, Richard Harmon, Gabrielle Rose]
267
A Gift Of Miracles
February 15, 2015
A PhD candidate finds a list of items to give away written by the late mother she never knew, and while she
attempts to return everything on the list, she begins to encounter unexplainable coincidences that lead her to
understand the world’s smallest marvels have the greatest meaning.
[Starring: Rachel Boston, Rita Moreno, Jesse Moss, Andrew Airlie, Sarah Jane Redmond]
268
Gourmet Detective
May 16, 2015
Famed culinary consultant Henry Ross is a food industry insider. When suspicious sabotage ends in a
murder at his friend’s restaurant, Henry is put on the case with strong-willed police detective Maggie Price.
Despite Maggie’s protests, they must work together and investigate all of San Francisco’s top culinary pros.
[Starring: Dylan Neal, Brooke Burns, Matthew Anderson, Marc Senior, Ali Skovbye, Laura Mennell]
269
Grace Of Monaco
May 25, 2015
Six years after her celebrated "wedding of the century," GRACE OF MONACO is an intimate snapshot of a
year in the life of actress-turned-princess Grace Kelly as she reconciles her past as a Hollywood darling and
her present as Prince Rainier III’s wife.
[Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth, Frank Langella, Paz Vega]
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Hello Ladies: The Movie
November 22, 2014
When gawky web-designer, Stuart learns his ex-girlfriend Trudy is planning to visit LA, Stuart sets out to
prove she made a mistake by leaving him. When his initial plan fails, Stuart convinces Jessica to pose as
his girlfriend—a ruse that leads to hilarious encounters and an unexpected denouement.
[Starring: Stephen Merchant, Christine Woods]
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How To Build A Better Boy
August 15, 2014
HOW TO BUILD A BETTER BOY follows best friends Gabby Harrison (China Anne McClain) and Mae
Hartley (Kelli Berglund), two tech-whizzes who computer-program Albert, the perfect virtual boyfriend for Mae.
However, when Albert inadvertently comes to life as an advanced robotic soldier, they wind up triggering a
national incident.
[Starring: China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund, Marshall Williams]
272
Just The Way You Are
May 9, 2015
When a professional matchmaker’s marriage loses its spark, she recharges the relationship by asking her
husband on a blind date. As Mother’s Day approaches their romance starts to rekindle, she wonders if her
career-driven husband will learn to put his family’s needs before his job.
[Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Ty Olsson, Farryn VanHumbeck, Natasha Calis, Kristine Cofsky]
273
Killing Jesus
March 29, 2015
KILLING JESUS follows the events leading up to the murder of the most influential man in history. The film
takes viewers inside the life of Jesus of Nazareth, recounting the seismic political and historical events that
made his death inevitable and changed the world forever.
[Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Haaz Sleiman, Stephen Moyer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Alexis Rodney, Eoin
Macken, Rufus Sewell]
274
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder Mystery
May 2, 2015
Hannah Swensen is an expert baker-turned-crime-solving-sleuth when a murder at her bakery shocks her
town, just as she is caught in a romantic mystery of her own. The film is based on the New York Times
bestselling book Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke.
[Starring: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Lisa Durupt, Toby Levins, Juliana Wimbles, Barbara Niven]
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Nightingale
May 29, 2015
NIGHTINGALE delves deeply into one man's obsession and mental unraveling. The film follows Peter
Snowden, played by David Oyelowo, as he records his private thoughts and feelings -- his nightingale song
-- in the days leading up to a reunion with an old army buddy.
[Starring: David Oyelowo]
276
Northpole
November 15, 2014
NORTHPOLE is a holiday adventure taking viewers right into the magical world of Santa’s enchanting
hometown.
[Starring: Tiffani Thiessen, Josh Hopkins, Bailee Madison, Max Charles, Candice Glover, Robert Wagner,
Jill St. John]
277
Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs
June 28, 2014
The true story of the fundamentalist Mormon leader who spent more than a year on the FBI's "10 Most
Wanted List" for unlawful flight on charges related to his alleged arrangement of illegal marriages involving
underage girls. Based on the bestseller, When Men Become Gods.
[Starring: Tony Goldwyn]
278
Sharknado 2: The Second One
July 30, 2014
In SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE, a freak weather system turns its deadly fury on New York City,
unleashing a Sharknado on the population and its most cherished iconic sites – and only Fin (Ian Ziering)
and April (Tara Reid) can save the Big Apple.
[Starring: Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Vivica A. Fox, Mark McGrath]
279
Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas
November 23, 2014
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED FOR CHRISTMAS is a holiday story that follows the Postables working
overtime to help a struggling family find hope on Christmas Eve, and in turn, the Postables themselves are
changed forever.
[Starring: Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson]
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280
Splitting Adam
February 16, 2015
After accidentally stumbling into his uncle's mysterious "tanning bed," Adam learns the answer to all of his
problems - multiple Adams. With his new collection of clones, Adam is hopping on one wild summer ride with
an epic splash.
[Starring: Jack Griffo, Jace Norman, Chris Gauthier]
281
Stockholm, Pennsylvania
May 2, 2015
Abducted 17 years ago, Leia is miraculously found and returned home to her parents. Having long forgotten
her family, after being raised by her captor, Leia finds herself unable to connect with her biological parents.
[Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Jason Isaacs, Cynthia Nixon, David Warshofsky]
282
The Whale: Revenge From The Deep
November 26, 2014
Based on the true life events that inspired MOBY DICK, the film portrays a time when some of the sea’s most
epic and bloody battles were waged against magnificent creatures of the deep. But one voyage ended
differently when a whale sought to claim the ultimate revenge.
[Starring: Charles Furness, Martin Sheen, Jonas Armstrong, Adam Rayner, Jolyon Coy, Jassa Ahluwalia,
David Gyasi, John Boyega]
283
Whitney
January 15, 2015
Chronicling the relationship between Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown from the time they first met at the
very height of their celebrity to their courtship and tumultuous marriage. Difficulties followed the superstar
couple dealing with the fame and fortune created by Houston’s meteoric rise that would soon overshadow
them.
[Starring: Yaya DaCosta, Arlen Escarpeta, Yolanda Ross, Suzzanne Douglas]
284
Wishin' and Hopin'
December 6, 2014
Set in 1964 at a small Connecticut town, we follow Annette Funicello’s little cousin Felix, a Catholic school
fifth-grader. Studies move to the back burner with the sudden arrivals of a French-Canadian substitute
teacher and feisty new Russian student as Felix recalls his best Christmas ever.
[Starring: Chevy Chase, Molly Ringwald, Danny Nucci, Annabella Sciorra, Meat Loaf, Conchata Ferrell, Cheri
Oteri, Blanche Baker, Wyatt Ralff, Quinn McColgan]
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285
With This Ring
January 24, 2015
After attending their friend Elise's wedding on New Year's Eve, Trista, a career--driven talent agent, Viviane,
a successful gossip columnist, and Amaya, a struggling actress, make a pact to get married within the year
to either a new love or a man waiting in the wings.
[Starring: Regina Hall, Brooklyn Sudano, Eve Jeffers Cooper, Jill Scott]
286
Worricker: Salting the Battlefield
November 16, 2014
Johnny Worricker and Margot Tyrell are now on the run together across Europe. With the net fast closing in,
Worricker knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront his nemesis - the
prime minister, Alec Beasley.
[Starring: Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Judy Davis]
287
Zapped
June 27, 2014
Based on the book "Boys are Dogs," ZAPPED follows Zoey Stevens, a skilled dancer and model student,
whose well-ordered life is up-ended when her mom remarries and she now has three rambunctious
step-brothers and an unruly dog. Zoey's life turns around when she discovers her smartphone can magically
control boys.
[Starring: Zendaya, Chanelle Peloso, Spencer Boldman]
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288
@midnight With Chris Hardwick
289
The Colbert Report
290
Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee
291
CONAN
292
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
293
The Eric Andre Show
294
Jimmy Kimmel Live
295
Last Call With Carson Daly
296
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
297
The Late Late Show With James Corden
298
Late Night With Seth Meyers
299
Late Show With David Letterman
300
The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore
301
No, You Shut Up!
302
Real Time With Bill Maher
303
Tom Green Live
304
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
305
Watch What Happens Live
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306
Adam Devine's House Party
307
Comedy Bang! Bang!
308
Drunk History
309
Friends Of The People
310
The Grace Helbig Show
311
The Half Hour
312
Inside Amy Schumer
313
Key & Peele
314
Kroll Show
315
The Meltdown With Jonah And Kumail
316
Nathan For You
317
Portlandia
318
Saturday Night Live
319
The Soup
320
This Is Not Happening
321
Tim And Eric's Bedtime Stories
322
Tosh.0
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323
ACM Presents: Superstar Duets
May 13, 2015
An Academy of Country Music special featuring collaborations by Alabama & Eli Young Band, Brooks &
Dunn & Reba, Darius Rucker & Sara Evans, Dierks Bentley & Kip Moore and more.
324
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Jane Fonda
June 14, 2014
Meryl Streep kicks off AFI's Tribute to Jane Fonda, the highest award for a career in film. With appearances
from Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Michael Douglas, Ron Kovic, Dolly Parton, Robert Redford, Vanessa
Redgrave, Wanda Sykes, Lily Tomlin, including a musical performance and emotional finale written by Eve
Ensler.
325
Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live In Concert
April 3, 2015
In a concert special featuring highlights from her recent album Nostalgia, Annie Lennox reveals another
dimension to her talent, performing a selection of American songbook classics.
326
Ari Shaffir: Paid Regular
January 16, 2015
One-hour stand-up comedy special with Ari Shaffir
327
Artie Lange: The Stench Of Failure
October 18, 2014
One-hour comedy stand-up special with Artie Lange
328
Aziz Ansari: Live At Madison Square Garden
March 6, 2015
In Live At Madison Square Garden, Ansari covers topics ranging from the struggle of American immigrants to
the food industry to relationships to gender inequality.
329
Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way
December 5, 2014
Bill Burr takes the stage of the Tabernacle in Atlanta for his fourth special, I'M SORRY YOU FEEL THAT
WAY. He escapes the zombie apocalypse in his getaway helicopter, explores how nothing ruins great sex
like rom-coms, and explains how too many childhood hugs may be the downfall of man.
330
Bill Maher: Live From D.C.
September 12, 2014
BILL MAHER: LIVE FROM D.C. is Bill Maher's tenth stand-up comedy special. It is aired live at the Warner
Theater in Washington, D.C.
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331
Billy Joel: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize
January 2, 2015
BILL JOEL: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE honors the singer-songwriter’s receipt of the
Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, featuring Tony Bennett, Kevin Spacey, LeAnn Rimes,
John Mellencamp, Boyz II Men, Josh Groban, and more, with an all-cast finale led by the Piano Man.
332
Billy Porter: Broadway & Soul (Live From Lincoln Center)
April 3, 2015
The star of Kinky Boots, Tony-winning actor/singer Billy Porter offers an inimitable portrait of the artist and the
man, drawing from a diverse range of pop music, Broadway show stoppers, spirituals and originals.
333
Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas
February 20, 2015
Filmed at the Palms Casino Resort, this special event goes behind the scenes as Millan entertains a live
theater audience. We get a front row seat at canine auditions as Cesar’s team selects a few fans who get the
opportunity of a lifetime: to interact with Millan live on stage.
334
Chelsea Handler: Uganda Be Kidding Me, Live
October 10, 2014
In UGANDA BE KIDDING ME, LIVE Chelsea Handler uses personal photos to enrich her stories and
comedy. Handler regales audiences with absurd tales of her global travels and ridiculous characters in her
life, offering signature unabashed opinions on subjects ranging from her expectations of sexual partners to
dolphin rape.
335
Chelsea Peretti: One Of The Greats
November 14, 2014
Filmed live at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, this special opens a window into the Brooklyn
Nine-Nine star’s singular voice and showcases her diverse talents as an actor, standup, writer, and
motorcycle enthusiast.
336
Chris D'Elia: Incorrigible
April 17, 2015
Stand-up comedian Chris D'Elia covers everything from how to improve the NFL to why dating is evil and that
babies should grow up before they're born.
337
Christmas In Rockefeller Center 2014
December 3, 2014
The annual Christmas tree lighting in Rockefeller Center hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker
and Natalie Morales. Featuring performances from Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Cyndi
Lauper, Seth MacFarlane featuring Sara Bareilles, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes, the Rockettes,
Prince Royce, Darius Rucker, and Trisha Yearwood.
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CMT Crossroads: Katy Perry And Kacey Musgraves
June 13, 2014
Katy Perry joins Grammy-winning country star Kacey Musgraves on the CMT CROSSROADS stage, marking
the 50th episode of CMT Crossroads. The two stars swap lyrics and anecdotes, and collaborate on songs
including “Roar,” “Teenage Dream,” “Follow Your Arrow” and “Merry Go ‘Round.”
339
Comedy Central Roast Of Justin Bieber
March 30, 2015
Justin Bieber was roasted on his 21st birthday by roastmaster Kevin Hart and roasters Martha Stewart,
Snoop Dogg, Jeff Ross, Shaquille O’Neal, Hannibal Buress, Chris D’Elia, Pete Davidson, Ludacris, Natasha
Leggero and Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy.
340
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
November 27, 2014
Comedy Central talent comes together to celebrate the holidays.
341
The Concert For Valor
November 11, 2014
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR took place live on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Veteran’s Day.
The event was a first-of-its-kind concert to honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans and their
families.
342
Dancing With The Stars: 10th Anniversary Special
April 28, 2015
Celebrating the last decade of DWTS, nine performances across the night feature over 45 stars including the
judges, hosts, current and returning pros, and 15 celebrity alums. Amongst highlights, seven Super Bowl
champions dance together in a unique NFL inspired routine and Grammy® winner Patti LaBelle performs.
343
Dane Cook Troublemaker
October 17, 2014
Dane Cook returns to the stage with DANE COOK TROUBLEMAKER. Filmed in front of a raucous audience,
Cook skewers aspects of everyday life and human behavior.
344
Dennis Miller: America 180
June 13, 2014
Dennis Miller examines the current state of our Union. From the antics of those running Washington, to the
blunders of Obama's healthcare initiative, to our wild efforts to save the planet one light bulb at a time.
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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2015 With Ryan Seacrest
December 31, 2014
The iconic New Year’s celebration was held live from Times Square. Highlights included the Midnight
countdown by Ryan Seacrest with Jenny McCarthy, live performances by Idina Menzel, Florida Georgia
Line, Magic! and Taylor Swift, and coverage of the Times Square crowd ringing in the New Year.
346
The Essence Black Women Of Hollywood Awards
February 21, 2015
Gathering annually, the Essence Awards spotlight the top African-American women who are pushing the
limits, raising the bar and breaking through barriers in both film and television. This year's event honors
African-American history while looking forward to the future, with Oprah Winfrey, Lupita Nyong'o, David
Oyelowo, among others.
347
Half Like Me
January 22, 2015
Prompted by a family reunion, The Daily Show’s Al Madrigal goes on a quest to learn how to be a better
Latino and finally understand what it means to be HALF LIKE ME.
348
2014 HALO Awards
November 30, 2014
The HALO Awards honored five kids who do amazing things by helping and leading others in their
communities. Hosted by Nick Cannon, the HALO Awards was a multi-stage, indoor music festival filled with
music, entertainment and interactive experiences for one unforgettable night to remember.
349
Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot
January 23, 2015
Iliza Shlesinger hits the stage of the Gothic Theatre in Denver, Colorado. The comedian brings her fresh,
intelligent and honest perspective into universal gender struggles. Shlesinger reveals women’s best kept ugliest - secrets.
350
Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)
May 22, 2015
Jen Kirkman delivers some sharp, hilarious truths about divorce, kids, sex and turning 40, in this comedy
special.
351
Jerrod Carmichael: Love At The Store
October 4, 2014
Jerrod Carmichael hilariously subverts such subjects as poverty, wealth, crime and race, and presents his
unique take on female empowerment, why talent is more important than morals and more.
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Jim Jefferies: BARE
August 29, 2014
Filmed live at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, Jim Jefferies is back and fired up as ever in his newest comedy
special. No one is safe from Jim’s hilarious and shocking observations about politics, new fatherhood,
orgies and Neil Diamond.
353
Jim Norton: Contextually Inadequate
April 24, 2015
Comedian Jim Norton tackles the twisted state of the 21st Century, including how modern technology affects
everything from free speech to hooking up.
354
Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High
November 21, 2014
One-hour stand-up comedy special with Joe Rogan
355
Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife
August 16, 2014
Katt Williams delivers an hour of frenetic stand-up comedy, covering such topics as the allure of California
weed dispensaries, how America handles tragedies, getting rid of racism in 2014, being sent to a mental
institution, the pros and cons of being single and more.
356
The Kennedy Center Honors
December 30, 2014
Celebrating Tom Hanks, Al Green, Patricia McBride, Sting and Lily Tomlin for career achievement. Starring
Christine Baranski, Lady Gaga, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Jennifer Hudson, Garrison Keillor,
David Letterman, Bruno Mars, Reba McEntire, Kate McKinnon, Kelli O’Hara, Martin Short, Steven Spielberg,
Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep and Usher. Host: Stephen Colbert.
357
Kevin Hart Presents: Keith Robinson, Back Of The Bus Funny
February 21, 2015
BACK OF THE BUS FUNNY refers to Keith Robinson’s term for one of the toughest audiences he ever
faced, the other kids that sat in the back of the school bus.
358
Kevin Hart Presents: Plastic Cup Boyz
April 11, 2015
From the Kevin Hart Laugh at My Pain and Let Me Explain tour. Joey Wells, Will Spank Horton and Na'im
Lynn are The Plastic Cup Boyz.
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359
Key & Peele Super Bowl Special
January 30, 2015
Key and Peele host a one-hour sketch-comedy Super Bowl special.
360
Kurt Metzger: White Precious
July 11, 2014
One-hour stand-up comedy special with Kurt Metzger
361
Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff Better
January 23, 2015
One-hour stand-up comedy special with Kyle Kinane
362
The Lincoln Awards
May 22, 2015
Enjoy a concert in celebration of THE LINCOLN AWARDS, which recognize outstanding achievement and
excellence in providing opportunities and support to veterans and military families.
363
Louis C.K.: Live At The Comedy Store
January 27, 2015
Louis C.K. does his stand up, at the intimate Comedy Store in Los Angeles, a throwback to when he
performed in smaller settings, and set out to just have fun and make people laugh.
364
Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4, 2014
Celebrate the nation’s birthday with the 39th annual MACY'S 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR with
the Brooklyn Bridge serving as the stage for dazzling pyrotechnics. Featuring musical performances from
Ariana Grande, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert and Lionel Richie on America’s Birthday Enrique Iglesias
and Zac Brown Band.
365
Matt Braunger: Big Dumb Animal
February 7, 2015
Braunger delves into why being 39 is lamer than being 40, the absurdity of a quiet Jägerbomb, why his
hometown of Portland is too nice of a place, and what it is to be a big dumb animal with an anger problem.
366
Mel Brooks Live At The Geffen
January 31, 2015
The irrepressible Mel Brooks takes the stage sharing intimate stories of his childhood in Brooklyn, his
courtship and marriage to actress Anne Bancroft, and illustrious film and television career. Brooks also
performs signature tunes, including “Blazing Saddles” and “High Anxiety,” and fields questions from the
audience (including guest, Carl Reiner).
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367
Michael Bublé's Christmas In New York
December 17, 2014
Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer Michael Bublé celebrates the holiday season with his fourth annual
Christmas special. This time from Radio City Music Hall, the show includes a spectacular opening that
integrates Michael into classic holiday films and a group of guests including Barbara Streisand, Ariana
Grande, Miss Piggy and the Rockettes.
368
46th NAACP Image Awards
February 6, 2015
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 46th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS celebrated and uplifted the
accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honored
individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.
369
Nashville: On The Record 2
March 25, 2015
A concert special featuring the cast of Nashville and superstar guest, Reba McEntire, as they take the stage
of the world famous Grand Ole Opry House and share stories of life in Music City.
370
New Years Eve With Carson Daly 2014
December 31, 2014
Carson Daly will ring in the new year with Ken Marino, Terry Crews, Chrissy Teigen and musical
performances from Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Seth MacFarlane, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell
Williams.
371
NFL Honors 2015
January 31, 2015
Hosted by Seth Myers, the NFL HONORS saluted the best players and plays from the 2014 season, as
voted by the NFL and Associated Press. Held the night before the Super Bowl, highlights included
announcing the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees.
372
Night Of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together For Autism Programs
March 8, 2015
Comedy's brightest stars fundraise through unique auctions (including "Commit a Crime with John Oliver")
and reunions (Adam Sandler and Bob Barker). Hosted by Jon Stewart with Louis CK, Paul Rudd, Maya
Rudolph, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Steve Carrell, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Larry David, Martin
Short, Gilbert Gottfried and more.
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Outstanding Variety Special
373
Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way
January 18, 2015
Oprah Winfrey hosts a gala celebrating "Selma" and honoring some of the legendary men and women of
civil rights, who made history and redefined what was possible for everyone. Honorees included Berry
Gordy,Jr., Rev. C.T. Vivian, Diane Nash, Dick Gregory, Rev.Jesse Jackson, Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier,
Harry Belafonte, among others.
374
Ralphie May: Unruly
February 27, 2015
Very little is off-limits in Ralphie May’s Unruly. Filmed live in front of a raucous, fist-pumping crowd at Cobb
Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, May unleashes his hilariously raunchy, no-holds-barred
perspective on everything from airline travel and news media, to Chick-fil-A and everybody being a little
racist when driving.
375
Red Nose Day
May 21, 2015
RED NOSE DAY, a popular fundraising event in the UK, comes to America to support 12 poverty-fighting
charities. Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Sam Smith, Christina Aguilera and many Hollywood stars line up for a
night of comedy, music and more, all for a good cause.
376
2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
May 30, 2015
With heartfelt speeches and once-in-a lifetime musical performances and
collaborations, the 30th annual ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
celebrates 2015’s honorees: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Ringo Starr, Green Day, Bill
Withers, Lou Reed, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Stevie Ray Vaughan and The “5”
Royales.
377
Rosie O’Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
February 14, 2015
Rosie O’Donnell takes the stage to share hilarious insights about her life, and to offer a deeply personal
recounting of the heart attack she survived over two years ago — an experience that opened her eyes and
inspired her to become a women’s heart-health advocate.
378
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
November 28, 2014
Comedian, actor and center of his own universe Russell Brand explores our cultural craving for heroes, icons
and divine wisdom. From the lasting influence of figures like Jesus and Gandhi to the omnipresence of
Ronald McDonald, Brand lays waste to convention in an outrageous 90-minute special that holds nothing
sacred.
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379
The Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special
February 15, 2015
A star-studded celebration of SNL’s 40 years. Three and a half hours includes new iterations of iconic
sketches “Wayne’s World” and “Celebrity Jeopardy”; a medley of the show’s history from Timberlake and
Fallon; a digital short and clip packages. Musical guests include Paul Simon, Miley Cyrus, McCartney, and
Kanye.
380
Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life - An All-Star GRAMMY Salute
February 16, 2015
Bookended by an opening medley featuring Beyonce, Gary Clark, Jr. and Ed Sheeran and concluded by a
hits medley by honoree Wonder, this two hour homage to one of music's most legendary
composer/performer was filled with performances by many of pop music's most exciting artists.
381
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE!
October 24, 2014
When Tony Bennett meets Lady Gaga, it’s time to face the music and dance as these two
generation-spanning superstars join forces for a concert of American Songbook classics from their #1 album
“Cheek to Cheek.”
382
VH1 Storytellers: Ed Sheeran Live
January 24, 2015
For the first time, the critically acclaimed music franchise, VH1 STORYTELLERS, will be broadcast live from
a venue of special meaning to the performing artist.
383
Whitney Cummings: I Love You
June 28, 2014
Whitney Cummings discusses relationships, men, love, and the effect that her sitcom had on her personal life
in her second one-hour comedy special.
384
Wyatt Cenac: Brooklyn
October 21, 2014
From the iconic Union Hall stage in Brooklyn, Daily Show alum Wyatt Cenac shares his subtle, and
not-so-subtle observations from the point of view of a single man living in the ever-gentrifying Brooklyn.
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385
Alan Alda And The Actor Within You: A YoungArts Masterclass
September 16, 2014
Every year, emerging talents across the country audition for the chance to be mentored by some of the
world’s greatest artists. In ALAN ALDA AND THE ACTOR WITHIN YOU: A YOUNGARTS MASTERCLASS,
the acclaimed actor leads six gifted mentees through workshops in improvisational acting exercises and
techniques.
386
Austin & Ally
AUSTIN & ALLY follows Austin, a national musical sensation, and Ally, a multi-talented singer and songwriter
and their two best friends, Trish and Dez. The foursome embarks on their senior year of high school and
focuses on the newly remodeled music shop, now a place to mentor young, aspiring musicians.
387
Becoming
October 26, 2014
Featuring the extraordinary journeys of athletes from around the world, NBA champion Lebron James tells
the inspirational story of his trajectory to the top including some of the most defining and triumphant moments
of his life.
388
Bella And The Bulldogs
The life of cheerleader Bella Dawson takes an unexpected, but long-desired, twist when she becomes
quarterback of her school’s football team. Now Bella must navigate the boys club of Texas football and
cheerleader friends who worry she’ll leave them forever all while going through the everyday trials of middle
school.
389
Degrassi
DEGRASSI tackles tough issues in a realistic way and explores a diverse group of adolescents going
through the trials and tribulations of teendom at Degrassi Community School.
390
Dog With A Blog
DOG WITH A BLOG follows step-siblings Tyler, Avery and Chloe and their parents, as they live together as
a blended family. The biggest adjustment comes with their adopted dog, Stan, who talks and blogs. Stan
helps the siblings navigate everyday situations, and is ultimately the tie that binds the family.
391
Every Witch Way
EVERY WITCH WAY follows a teen witch and her supernatural friends as they secretly save the human
world from magical evildoers while managing the high and lows of high school.
392
Girl Meets World
GIRL MEETS WORLD, follows Riley and her best friend Maya who together, are learning how to deal with
first crushes, quirky classmates and family, all while leaning on each other. To add to the mix, the girls'
middle school history teacher happens to be Riley's dad.
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393
Henry Danger
13-year-old Henry Hart lands a part time job as Kid Danger, the sidekick-in-training to superhero Captain
Man. After promising to keep his new identity a secret, Henry must navigate a double life, balancing the
challenges of 8th grade with the crazy adventures of a real-life crime fighter.
394
Jessie
Jessie Prescott, a Texas girl with big dreams, embarked on the adventure of a lifetime when she left home
for New York City. Thrilled to be on her own, she accepted a job as a nanny for a high-flying couple and their
four children, Emma, Ravi, Luke and Zuri Ross.
395
K.C. Undercover
The live-action comedy K.C. UNDERCOVER follows K.C. Cooper, a high school math whiz and karate
black-belt, who learns her parents are spies when they recruit her to join them in the secret government
agency. Now, K.C. balances life as an everyday teenager while protecting the country as a super spy.
396
Kid President: Declaration Of Awesome
June 21, 2014
KID PRESIDENT, the self-appointed tiny voice of a generation, is on a mission to make the world more
awesome and give the world a reason to dance.
397
Kirby Buckets
The series follows Kirby, his two best buds, Fish and Eli, and his imaginative animated characters as they
navigate the ups and downs of everyday high school life and their wacky town of Forest Hills while trying to
stay off Kirby's sister, Dawn, and her best friend, Belinda's, radar.
398
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Season four takes the Lab Rats to Davenport's Bionic Academy, a training facility on a remote island that
brings higher stakes and over-the-top missions for Leo and his super-human step-siblings, Chase, Adam
and Bree.
399
Liv And Maddie
LIV AND MADDIE follows identical twins Liv Rooney, a former television star back home in Wisconsin and
Maddie Rooney, an outstanding student and basketball phenomenon respectively. To complicate their
teenage lives, both parents work at their high school and their younger brothers are always stirring up
trouble.
400
Make It Pop
MAKE IS POP is a comedic, music-infused daily scripted show following three unique girls rooming together
at boarding school. When bookish Corki, fashion forward Jodi and social media maven Sun Hi meet DJ
hopeful Caleb, these four friends create a one of a kind sound inspired by K-Pop and EDM.
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401
Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: Coming Out
October 7, 2014
Gay. Kids. A proper topic for a kids’ show? Yes. Young people are coming out earlier and more often.
Ignoring this doesn’t make it go away. Here, students share their stories — without anyone else’s judgment or
interference. Just some kids with some stories. And the courage to tell them.
402
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
NICKY, RICKY, DICKY & DAWN are quadruplets with only two things in common: their birthday and parents.
This dynamic foursome battle sibling rivalry at every turn, but in the end when they are together, nothing can
stop them.
403
100 Things To Do Before High School
November 11, 2014
With the pressures of high school in their near future, CJ and her two best friends decide to embark on a
series of middle school adventures while they can still take risks and have fun.
404
Open Heart
The rebellious daughter of a fractured family of doctors uses her stint as a hospital volunteer to secretly
investigate the mysterious disappearance of her father.
405
Saving My Tomorrow
December 15, 2014
From the children who will inherit the planet comes a collection of songs, activism, and heartfelt tips for
protecting the earth. SAVING MY TOMORROW celebrates the wonders of the natural world and is a call from
kids to kids to help take care of the environment.
406
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Invasion
September 26, 2014
Leo and Donnie disagree about their plan to stop the Kraang invasion. When Leo makes a critical mistake,
he is separated from the team and Donnie must step up as a leader.
407
The Thundermans
Phoebe and Max Thunderman are twins who appear to be regular teenagers but they’re actually
superheroes. While Max embraces the dark side plotting to take over the world, Phoebe strives to be normal
and use her powers for good, but can life ever be normal in a family of superheroes?
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Outstanding Informational Series Or Special
408
Aerial America
This series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking
heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history and the pageantry of our amazing
country, which is as diverse as the people who occupy it.
409
Anarchy Afterword
Following the final episodes of "Sons of Anarchy," creator Kurt Sutter and the cast discuss the artistic vision
behind each episode, their approaches to epic death scenes and saying goodbye to the series.
410
Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown
The series follows the world-renowned chef and bestselling author as he travels the globe to uncover the
little-known, off-the-road, and seemingly-familiar areas of the world in a celebration of their diverse foods and
culture.
411
The Big Picture With Kal Penn
THE BIG PICTURE WITH KAL PENN finds the unexpected realities in the world at large and our own
backyard, revealed by crunching the numbers and finding new ways to visualize data. Host, Penn, shows
viewers how things like money, sex, food, sports and crime influence our daily lives.
412
Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern
Chef, food writer and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern treks the globe in search of the world’s most bizarre
foods. From markets and restaurants to home cooked family meals, Andrew discovers that the true flavor of
any culture is found in its food and the people who make it.
413
Booze Traveler
BOOZE TRAVELER is Jack Maxwell's search for the world's most interesting drinks, and the people who
drink them.
414
Brad Meltzer's Lost History
Host Brad Meltzer and viewers are on the hunt for lost and stolen history, including the iconic Ground Zero
Flag from 9/11, Harry Truman’s multimillion dollar sword collection and the incredible story of John Dillinger’s
stolen tommy gun.
415
Brain Games
Exploring the hidden layers of the mind, BRAIN GAMES sizes up the human brain using mind-blowing
experiments, optical illusions, interactive brain-busters and hard science. Wonder junkie Jason Silva, along
with other top experts, will give the “why” behind the “wow,” demonstrating how the brain can be easily fooled.
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416
Breaking Borders
Seasoned journalist Mariana van Zeller and acclaimed chef Michael Voltaggio travel to conflict zones,
gathering people from all sides to break bread and discover the issues that divide them. They meet people
affected by the unrest, while exploring the history and culture that has created it.
417
Caring For Mom & Dad
CARING FOR MOM & DAD is the story of baby boomers taking care of their parents, and how being
caregivers has changed everything.
418
Cause For Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular
Hosted by Jane Lynch and Hilary Swank, this first-ever televised dog-a-thon was created to change the
perception of rescue dogs and promote adoption. Educational segments about fostering,
spaying/neutering, senior and special-needs dogs were presented. Viewers could adopt dogs featured on
the program, representing the 8 million animals in shelters today.
419
A Chef's Life: The Holiday Special
Chef Vivian Howard provides a glimpse into the restaurant world, where hectic holidays rarely allow time for
her own celebrations. As a mother of twins, Vivian is eager to create new family traditions, mining her region
and culture, her husband’s Jewish upbringing, and the vibrancy of the South.
420
Chef's Table
CHEF'S TABLE features six of the world’s most renowned international chefs, and offers viewers the
opportunity to go inside the lives and kitchens of these culinary talents.
421
The Director's Chair With Robert Rodriguez
THE DIRECTOR'S CHAIR features one-on-one conversations between Robert Rodriguez and some of
cinema's most iconic filmmakers. The series features exchanges about the world of filmmaking.
422
Dogs Of War
DOGS OF WAR chronicles the fog of PTSD that veterans find themselves in after serving in combat, and the
service dogs that bring them out of it. They take an emotional journey out of darkness, through rigorous
training and emotional support, so the veteran can integrate back into normal life.
423
Expedition Unknown
EXPEDITION UNKNOWN chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic
stories across the globe. Gates begins by uncovering recent developments in the story, then springboards
into a fully immersive exploration. These journeys lead Gates closer to the truth behind these stories.
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Outstanding Informational Series Or Special
424
Feedback Kitchen With Mario Batali
FEEDBACK KITCHEN pairs Mario Batali with legendary musicians to unravel the similarities in the creative
process that both musicians and chefs share. Each episode features a unique dish inspired by the
musician and an equally unique musical performance. Guests: The Edge, Flea, Patti Smith, Perry Farrell
and Josh Groban.
425
Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways
In New York City, the Foo’s record at “The Magic Shop.” We discuss the beginnings of the record business
all the way to the birth of hip-hop. Influenced by the pressures of gentrification, the studio adapts by also
restoring vintage recordings. President Obama discusses the diversity and wealth of American-music.
426
The Grantland Oscar Preview
The Grantland Oscar Preview will cover a wide-ranging discussion on the most notable movies of the year,
favorite performances as well as insightful commentary surrounding nominee selection criteria.
427
Guitar Center Sessions
An intimate performance and interview with the legendary musicians with host Nic Harcourt.
428
Inside American Crime
A documentary featuring an intimate discussion regarding family, race relations and the development of the
project with creator John Ridley, executive producer Michael J. McDonald, and stars Timothy Hutton and
Felicity Huffman.
429
Inside Comedy
Hosted by David Steinberg, INSIDE COMEDY reveals the inspirations, influences and idols of some of the
most successful comics of our time. Film stars, living legends and up-and-comers share rare footage,
personal struggles and career-defining moments.
430
Inside The Actors Studio
INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO, hosted by James Lipton, welcomes actors, directors, writers and musicians
to discuss their crafts.
431
Morgan Spurlock Inside Man
Morgan Spurlock tells compelling stories from an insider's perspective on a diverse range of topics - from
America's trash epidemic to living on Bitcoin.
432
The New Environmentalists: From Ithaca To The Amazon
THE NEW ENVIRONMENTALITS share a common goal - safeguarding the Earth’s natural resources from
exploitation and pollution. The program features portraits of six passionate and dedicated activists from
around the globe who have placed themselves squarely in harm’s way to fight for environmental justice.
Robert Redford narrates.
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Outstanding Informational Series Or Special
433
Oprah Prime
Oprah Winfrey takes an in-depth look at some of the most important issues facing us today as well as
headline-making current events through thoughtful discussions with newsmakers, celebrities and luminaries
in OPRAH PRIME.
434
Oprah's Master Class
Hand-picked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world, true modern masters including: Barbara
Walters, Cicely Tyson, Lionel Richie, Robin Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, Tim McGraw and more, share their
greatest life lessons with first-person insight and never-before-told stories.
435
River Monsters
This season, Jeremy Wade, freshwater detective, biologist and extreme angler, is breaking the surface and
diving into the lairs of aquatic beasts. Unexplored realms take him around the world in search of the greatest
river monsters in exotic locales including Botswana, Fiji, Cambodia, Alaska and Canada.
436
So You Think You'd Survive
In each self--contained, hour--long program, we feature crazy situations and offer three different options on
how to survive, all of which may seem viable, but only one is the right thing to do. Play along and see if your
choice would have helped you escape disaster!
437
Stand Up To Cancer
Broadcast live on 40 networks, the entertainment community came together to share SU2C's mission to fund
groundbreaking cancer research. Films showing the life-saving success of SU2C's clinical trials, celebrities
sharing their personal cancer stories, and musical performances inspired donations to reach an all-time high
of 100 million dollars.
438
Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial Of Our National Anthem
A two-hour patriotic special, co-hosted by John Lithgow and Jordin Sparks and featuring a diverse
star-studded line up of entertainers, including Smokey Robinson, Train, Melissa Etheridge, Kristin
Chenoweth and others paying tribute to the 200th birthday of our national anthem.
439
StarTalk With Neil deGrasse Tyson
Based on Neil deGrasse Tyson’s podcast of the same name, the series infuses pop culture with science,
while bringing together comedians and celebrities to delve into a wide range of topics. Each week, Dr.
Tyson explores the ways science and technology have influenced the life and livelihood of his guests.
440
Talking Dead
TALKING DEAD is the live show in which host Chris Hardwick further dissects episodes of the enormously
popular zombie epic "The Walking Dead" post-mortem with guests, including celebrity fans, cast members,
and crew from the series.
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Outstanding Informational Series Or Special
441
This Is Life With Lisa Ling
In THIS IS LIFE, journalist and author Lisa Ling takes a journey to far corners of America. Ling introduces
sub-cultures and communities that are unusual, extraordinary and sometimes dangerous; often getting
people to share things that they haven't shared with their closest friends or even family members.
442
Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman explores the deepest mysteries of existence — the questions that have puzzled mankind
for eternity. By bringing together the brightest minds and the best ideas from the very edges of science,
THROUGH THE WORMHOLE seeks to reveal the mind-bending truths of our Universe.
443
Vice
VICE is an original documentary-style series exploring global news, culture, and politics. From battlefields to
environmental hotspots and lawless borders, VICE goes beyond the spotlight to take viewers into the heart
of the stories that matter most in our changing world.
444
Virunga: Gorillas in Peril
Soledad O'Brien hosts this behind-the-scenes look at the documentary "Virunga." Included in the special are
clips from the film, news footage and new interviews with the filmmakers, as well as experts including
Jonathan Baillie, director of conservation at the Zoological Society of London, among others.
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2015 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot
Outstanding Structured Reality Program
445
Antiques Roadshow
America’s leading antiques and collectibles specialists travel the country offering free appraisals.
ROADSHOW cameras capture tales of family heirlooms, flea market finds, and objects saved from attics
and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these items.
446
Bar Rescue
World-renowned bar and nightlife expert, Jon Taffer, gives failing businesses nationwide one last shot at
success in BAR RESCUE.
447
Best Bars In America
BEST BARS IN AMERICA follows comedians, best friends, experienced cocktail connoisseurs and hosts
Jay Larson and Sean Patton as they celebrate our country’s greatest watering holes.
448
Catch A Contractor
CATCH A CONTRACTOR follows Adam Carolla and his team as they track down shady, evasive
contractors and drag them back to the scenes of their crimes to face the music and fix the disasters they left
behind.
449
Cold Justice
COLD JUSTICE follows former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and former crime-scene investigator Yolanda
McClary as they travel to small towns around the country in order to help local law enforcement look into
murder cases that have lingered for years without answers or closure.
450
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants that have
been doing it right for decades. It might be a shack on the side of the highway in Texas or a bar in Vegas
famous for stromboli, these are the places that make America great.
451
Extreme Weight Loss
EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS documents the amazing makeovers of courageous, obese individuals who set
out to safely lose half of their body weight over the course of a year. Trainer/transformation specialist Chris
Powell guides each participant to make sure they get the proper nourishment and exercise movement
necessary.
452
Hotel Impossible
Hospitality expert Anthony Melchiorri is relentless when he helps struggling hotels become successful. His
expertise coupled with his no-nonsense approach can transform even the most hopeless properties.
Anthony really cares, so he pushes owners hard to get it right, as his skills, emotions and patience are
tested.
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Outstanding Structured Reality Program
453
Impractical Jokers
Best friends Sal, Joe, Q, and Murr compete to embarrass each other in a series of hilariously humiliating
challenges and outrageous dares, all of the amusement and consternation of the general public. At the end
of each episode, the loser must endure a punishment of epic proportions.
454
Iyanla: Fix My Life
Author, life coach, television host and living testament to the power of acting on faith, Iyanla Vanzant has lived
a life filled with struggles. In this series, Iyanla works with people and communities in crisis, helping confront
unresolved issues, breaking negative patterns and providing tools to fix their own lives.
455
Love It Or List It
Torn homeowners decide that their houses don't fit their lifestyle anymore and call on Designer, Hilary Farr
and Realtor, David Visentin. Realtor David finds them a new place that fulfills all their current needs, while
designer Hilary renovates their current house. Will they love it, or will they list It?
456
Love, Lust Or Run
LOVE, LUST OR RUN features women with major fashion mishaps as they come to Stacy London for help in
turning their over-the-top looks from WTF to WOW. Stacy coaches each woman on her questionable fashion
and, under Stacy's tutelage; discovers what impact wardrobe choices have on her life.
457
Lucha Underground
Ancient tradition, high flying athleticism and theatrics combine in LUCHA UNDERGROUND and introduces
American audiences to the explosive experience that has come to define the distinctive wrestling techniques
of Lucha Libra, one of Mexico's most popular sports.
458
The Millionaire Matchmaker
THE MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER follows love guru Patti Stanger as she sets up wealthy and famous
clients on dates. With a brutally blunt approach and a big heart, Patti and her staff give their millionaire clients
complete love transformations with the help of experts and sometimes, a reality check.
459
MythBusters
After 12 years, 245 episodes, 43 miles of duct tape and 13 tons of explosives, MYTHBUSTERS continues
the quest for truth! Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman mix the scientific method with gleeful curiosity and
plain old-fashioned ingenuity to verify or debunk myths everywhere.
460
No Limits
Eric Young is a champion pro wrestler who’s mastered the world of extreme fishing. In his new series, NO
LIMITS he’ll take his giant beard and unique sense of humor on the road, to search for America’s most
extreme individuals and ultimate physical challenges.
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Outstanding Structured Reality Program
461
The People's Couch
THE PEOPLE'S COUCH enters the living rooms of households and films real people watching and
commenting on popular shows and news from the past week. The series showcases avid TV watchers in
their homes as they laugh, cry, talk, gasp, and scream at their TVs.
462
The Profit
THE PROFIT features entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, who saves struggling businesses while investing his
own cash in the process. Each episode Lemonis makes an offer impossible to refuse; his cash for a piece of
the business. Once inside, he’ll do almost anything to save the business and make himself a profit.
463
Property Brothers
Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott help families find and buy a house to transform into their dream home.
Drew helps them to find a house, and Jonathan turns it into their dream home.
464
Repeat After Me
REPEAT AFTER ME enlists stars to follow the instructions of the series' host, Wendi McLendon-Covey.
McLendon-Covey will instruct her celebrity friends, via remote ear piece, to interact with everyday people in
hidden-camera situations.
465
Sex Box
SEX BOX offers an unprecedented way for couples in crisis to heal their sexual and emotional issues.
Couples bring their pressing concerns to our expert therapists. To help reveal the root of their problems, the
couples have sex in front of a studio audience in a specially designed, soundproof chamber.
466
Shark Tank
The Sharks -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire tycoons -- continue their search to invest in the best
businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks give people from all walks of life the chance
to chase the American dream, and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires.
467
Storage Wars
STORAGE WARS is packed with dramatic bidding, intense rivalries and quirky personalities, as treasure
hunters Darrell, Brandon, Jared and Brandi seek to score big in the high stakes world of storage auctions.
468
Tiny House Nation
TINY HOUSE NATION follows host John Weisbarth and renovation expert Zack Giffin traveling across
America to show off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them. Along the way, they
help families design and construct their own mini dream homes, no larger than 500 square feet.
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Outstanding Structured Reality Program
469
Undercover Boss
UNDERCOVER BOSS is a reality series that follows high-level corporate executives as they slip
anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own companies. Each week, a different executive will leave the
comfort of their corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their corporation.
470
Wake Up Call
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will lend a helping hand to everyday people who are facing enormous
challenges in their lives in WAKE UP CALL.
471
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Two real-life friends work to decipher what went wrong in some of the most outrageous internet fail videos.
With diverse backgrounds – Grant is a Marine veteran and Kevin is a metallurgist – the two combine their
expertise to recreate each experiment.
472
Who Do You Think You Are?
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? follows celebrities as they embark on personal journeys of self-discovery
to trace their family trees.
473
The Women Tell All
The 17 bachelorettes from this season confront each other and Chris one last time. Then, take a sneak peek
at the season finale.
474
World's Funniest Fails
WORLD'S FUNNIEST FAILS is a hilariously irreverent clip show featuring the craziest viral videos of
strangers failing in the most entertaining ways possible.
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Television Academy
2015 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
475
Alaska: The Last Frontier
ALASKA THE LAST FRONTIER is a docu-series based on the modern day Kilcher Homestead and the
family that lives on and around that land. Yule Kilcher, the late patriarch, homesteaded the land 70 years ago
and it is still in use by the family today.
476
Alaskan Bush People
Deep in the Alaskan wilderness is a family of nine who lives wild. With kids ranging from 12 to 32 years old,
the self-proclaimed wolf pack rarely leaves each other's side and often go months without seeing an
outsider. Simply put, they are unlike any other family in America.
477
Arranged
ARRANGED follows modern-American singles from across the country, whose cultural traditions include an
arranged marriage, as they are united in matrimony by their families. Each couple’s journey is documented
from the lead-up to their weddings, to several months after the reality of married life sinks in.
478
Bachelor In Paradise
Former fan favorites and controversial characters from the “Bachelor” franchise are back looking for a
second chance at love. They all left “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette” with broken hearts but now they’ll
travel to a romantic paradise hoping to turn a potential summer fling into the real thing.
479
Barely Famous
BARELY FAMOUS is a docu-style series featuring multi-hyphenate producers, actresses and writers, Erin
and Sara Foster. The series centers around two sisters who say they would never do a reality show, but are
being filmed by a camera crew as they navigate the treacherous LA waters of career and dating.
480
Behind The Mask
BEHIND THE MASK takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes adventure into the never-before-seen world of
sports mascots. The docu-series takes a look at sports' unsung heroes, as told from four mascots’
perspectives. It tells the stories of these real-life Clark Kents, capturing their highs and lows, both inside and
outside the suit.
481
Below Deck
BELOW DECK follows a group of crew members living and working aboard a mega-yacht. The upstairs and
downstairs worlds collide when this young and single crew, known as “yachties,” live, love and work together
on-board the luxurious, privately-owned yacht while tending to the ever-changing needs of their wealthy,
demanding charter guests.
482
Bering Sea Gold
Nome, Alaska. For over a 100 years people have sought their fortunes here, but the Bering Sea does not
give up her gold easily. Under 6-feet of ice in the winter and in treacherous weather during summer, families
of dredgers battle the elements and each other to strike it rich.
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Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
483
Boomtowners
BOOMTOWNERS plunges into the modern-day “gold rush” that's attracting thousands of people from all
over the country to the Bakken, a region of North Dakota. The series chronicles the lives of those at the
epicenter of the oil boom and examines how both landscapes and communities have been changed
forever.
484
Botched
Famed plastic surgeons, Dr. Terry Dubrow & Dr. Paul Nassif, re-make the victims of plastic surgery
disasters.
485
Braxton Family Values
BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES follows the rambunctious, tight-knit Braxton sisters — Grammy© Award-winning
artist Toni Braxton, Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar — and their headstrong mother, Evelyn, and offers an
inside look at their lives and the drama of family chaos.
486
Bring It!
Coach Dianna Williams and her dancers refuse to lose and push themselves to the limit in the relentless
pursuit of victory at high-powered dance competitions throughout the U.S. The program highlights the
triumphs and struggles of competition, errors aren’t tolerated, mediocrity isn’t excused and only a win is
acceptable.
487
Candidly Nicole
In CANDIDLY NICOLE, Nicole takes audiences on a fun and intimate ride through her own amusing
point-of-view based on her outlandish reflections on social media. The show details her daily adventures
and gives insight into her decisions on style, relationships, her work life and her journey into adulthood.
488
Cesar 911
Cesar Millan is back, and he’s bringing his unmatched canine abilities to communities terrorized by unruly
hounds. Each week, Cesar travels to a new neighborhood in desperate need of his help. He’s summoned
by relatives, friends and neighbors who “blow the whistle” on a four-legged menace that’s turned lives upside
down.
489
Chrisley Knows Best
CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST follows the entertaining lives of Atlanta-based outspoken and overprotective, but
very loving husband and father, Todd Chrisley and his colorful clan, including his lovely wife Julie, two
teenagers, Chase and Savannah, eight-year old son Grayson and two-year old granddaughter Chloe, who
live together all under one roof.
490
Comic Book Men
Master fanboy Kevin Smith and the charismatic men of Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash are back for antics
and fun in COMIC BOOK MEN. Join Kevin, Walt, Bryan, Mike and Ming as they geek-out over rare pop culture
memorabilia and welcome new friends to the Red Bank, NJ comic store.
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Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
491
Connected
CONNECTED features the personal stories of six New Yorkers woven together into one of the most intimate
series ever. This groundbreaking show changes the nature of storytelling by giving each character a
camera to document their lives over the course of six months. We are all universally Connected.
492
Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn
Four new celebrity couples check into therapy with Dr. Jenn Berman for an intense experience that will
change their relationships, and their lives, forever. One couple has been the source of public scrutiny this
past year.
493
The Curse Of Oak Island
Finding the 17th century Spanish coin in Oak Island’s drained swamp near the “Mercy Point” last summer
was a game-changer. Now, Rick and Marty Lagina have real evidence that may make their multi-million
dollar investment pay off; returning this year, re-energized, searching for the answers that lie beneath Oak
Island.
494
Dance Moms
The ALDC's fifth dance competition season is off to a rocky start when a key member disappears. With one
dancer M.I.A., Abby calls in an old friend. Abby's world comes crashing down when an ex-student threatens
legal action and could jeopardize the ALDC's big plans for the season.
495
Deadliest Catch
In the far northern reaches of the planet a rare breed of fishermen hunt the Bering Sea. Adventure is their call,
crab is their prey and a one hundred million dollar plunder is their reward. Skippers and their crews endure
storms and body-crushing working conditions in search of the treasured crab.
496
Deions Family Playbook
A day in the life of single father and sports figure Deion Sanders
497
Donnie Loves Jenny
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy’s romance has unfolded in the public eye, from the first time they met,
to their first kiss, to the news of their engagement. The series follows the pair as they navigate through life as
newlyweds, including blending their families and balancing their busy schedules.
498
Duck Dynasty
Don’t be fooled by their bushy beards and backwoods lifestyle; this close-knit clan has built a multi-million
dollar sporting empire. The Robertsons face everything from beavers to business deals in their own special
way with a twist of downhome practicality and a sharp sense of humor.
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Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
499
Fixer Upper
Chip and Joanna Gaines are helping homebuyers to look past the superficial - convincing them to buy the
worst house on the best block and then make it beautiful. They’ll design, construct and transform the
diamond in the rough into the home of their client’s dreams.
500
Flex And Shanice
Nineties pop star, Shanice Wilson, and her actor/comedian husband, Flex Alexander, were both first
generation millionaires who lived the good life until the checks stopped coming in and they lost everything.
With nine family members under one roof, they’re taking one last shot at reviving their careers.
501
Flip Or Flop
In each episode of FLIP OR FLOP, Tarek and Christina flip a new property. From the frustrating renovations,
to maddening showings, to the giddy acceptance of an offer, we'll follow along as these two flippers try their
hand at the toughest game in town.
502
Gold Rush
The ambitious gold miners are back at it again and the stakes have never been higher. This season,
everything has changed - new miners, new claims, new machines and new ways to pull gold out of the
ground. But will big risks lead to an even bigger pay out?
503
High Profits
The series follows Brian Rogers and Caitlin McGuire, a young Colorado couple with a dream to build the
world's first legal marijuana empire.
504
Human Resources
This docu-comedy gives an inside look at TerraCycle, a company whose mission is to “eliminate the idea of
waste.” This series documents the company’s innovative work, as well as the unique, funny, and often
awkward social dynamics around the office.
505
The Incredible Dr. Pol
Dr. Pol travels across rural Michigan to care for every animal in need of his expertise and kindness … and no
health insurance required! A local legend making farm calls, Dr. Pol serves his patients with unmatched
compassion, humor and expertise, treating all animals no matter their size or condition.
506
Intervention
INTERVENTION profiles people whose uncontrollable addiction drugs, alcohol or compulsive behavior has
brought them to the brink of destruction and has devastated their family and friends. It brings attention to the
enormous social, economic and environmental costs of addiction.
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507
Keeping Up With The Kardashians
Even though things are changing for the Kardashian family in ways they never expected, they are
determined to remember that family always comes first.
508
Kendra On Top
From her busy home life as a loving wife and mother to her professional responsibilities as a model, a
best-selling author and an entrepreneur, KENDRA ON TOP follows the life of Kendra Wilkinson Baskett —
part wild child, part global celebrity, part suburban housewife — and a full-time force of nature.
509
Leah Remini: It's All Relative
Leah Remini is proving that real life is funnier than fiction with her docu-series LEAH REMINI: IT'S ALL
RELATIVE. Joined by her fun-loving, unfiltered family and friends, Leah’s world is occasionally outrageous,
but always filled with love.
510
Life Below Zero
LIFE BELOW ZERO follows the daily challenges of Alaskans living in the state’s remotest corners where
every day is a battle. Living at the ends of the world’s loneliest roads and subsisting off the land, they face
snow storms, wildlife, frozen terrain and limited resources through long and bitter winters.
511
Little Women: LA
LITTLE WOMEN follows the lives and personal journeys of a group of unabashed and unapologetic women
who refuse to be held back or defined by their small stature.
512
Married At First Sight
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT is an extreme social experiment where four experts match who they believe are
three perfect couples, based on scientific matchmaking. Six brave souls yearning for a life-long partnership
agree to a provocative proposal: getting legally married the moment they first meet.
513
Million Dollar Listing New York
MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK follows Fredrik Eklund, Luis D. Ortiz and Ryan Serhant, three of
Manhattan’s most ambitious realtors as they give viewers an inside look into the aggressive, high-stakes
world of New York City’s elite real estate market.
514
Mob Wives
MOB WIVES follows the lives of a group women establishing their own identities and carry on while their
loved ones do time for Mob-related activities. Along the way they battle their friends, families and each other
as they try to do what's best for themselves, their children, and their future.
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515
My Big, Fat, Fabulous Life
MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE follows self-proclaimed fat girl Whitney Thore and her family and friends as
she navigates life, love and dance with an attitude that is larger than life in a world that judges people for their
size.
516
Naked And Afraid
Two strangers, one man and one woman, both experienced survivalists, have chosen to take on the Everest
of survival challenges. They'll have no water, no food, and no clothes… But they must find a way to work
together and survive in the wilderness for 21 days, NAKED AND AFRAID.
517
Nightwatch
New Orleans, police officers, fire fighters and EMT’s working the overnight shift answer as many as a
thousand emergency calls a night. NIGHTWATCH follows the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
unit who cover the intense and unpredictable period as they battle time and circumstance to save lives.
518
Pit Bulls & Parolees
Tia Torres dedicated the past two decades to building the largest pit bull rescue center in the U.S. Torres
gives a new lease on life to dogs that were discarded, demonized and abused. She also offers a fresh start
to parolees trying to get their life on the right track.
519
The Prancing Elites Project
THE PRANCING ELITES PROJECT follows the personal lives of five best friends who form an African
American, gay and gender non-conforming dance team from Mobile, Alabama. The group challenges
societal norms while overcoming obstacles with passion and wit as they fight for acceptance in the
female-dominated dance culture of J-Setting.
520
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERY HILLS offers a glimpse inside the world of luxurious wealth and
pampered privilege, but things are not always as they appear. These women are in the center of it all and
they have the mansions, the cars and the diamonds to prove it.
521
The Real World - Skeletons
Seven strangers start a new life in a Chicago loft, but have no clue that visitors from their troubled pasts will
soon be moving in with them. These Skeletons will force the roommates to work though unresolved issues
from their past, and leaves them wondering “who’s coming for me?”
522
Rehab Addict
Nicole Curtis is saving historic houses, one broken-down fireplace at a time. Whether it's managing her
rugged crew or wrangling city officials, this single mom wields her hammer with skill and returns condemned
properties to their place as the pride of the neighborhood.
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523
Rugged Justice
In the vast terrain of Washington State, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are on the front lines. From
the city, to the coast, to the desert, this elite force protects both wildlife and people. No matter the danger, the
Fish and Wildlife Police will tirelessly enforce the law.
524
Running Wild With Bear Grylls
Famed adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls takes six celebrities (Zac Efron, Ben Stiller, Channing Tatum,
Deion Sanders, Tom Arnold, Tamron Hall) one-on-one into the most remote locations in the U.S. and around
the world for a 48-hour, high-octane, empowering adventure. Surviving the elements, they share intimate life
moments with Bear.
525
Somebody's Gotta Do It With Mike Rowe
Mike Rowe, one of the nation’s most unique storytellers, introduces viewers to fascinating tradespeople,
innovators and entrepreneurs who bring a wonderful passion to their work.
526
Southern Charm
SOUTHERN CHARM goes behind the walls of Charleston, South Carolina's most aristocratic families to
reveal a world of exclusivity, money and scandal. The fast-paced, drama-filled docu-series follows six
Charlestonians struggling with the constraints of this tight-knit, posh society.
527
Teen Mom OG
TEEN MOM OG picks up where the hit series left off, following Catelynn, Maci, Amber and Farrah as they
face the evolving challenges of young motherhood. This time around, we’ve pulled back the curtain to
expose their experiences living in the public eye and their relationships with producers and crew.
528
Total Divas
Docusoap following the professional and personal lives of WWE Divas as they train, tour, and fight to stay
on top.
529
The Vanilla Ice Project
Pop icon Vanilla Ice and his crew renovate a neglected waterfront mansion and flip it for a profit.
State-of-the-art amenities like a new infinity-edge pool, boat dock, kitchen, home theater and star-gazing
observatory will sweeten the deal.
530
Wahlburgers
In the city that witnessed the family’s rags-to-riches story become a reality, all eyes are on the Wahlbergs
who are determined to make their restaurant a success in Boston and beyond.
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531
Wicked Tuna
WICKED TUNA follows a group of salty fishermen from the nation’s oldest seaport, Gloucester, Mass., as
they make their living the way it’s been done for centuries — rod and reel fishing, one catch at a time — all in
pursuit of bluefin tuna.
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532
The Amazing Race
THE AMAZING RACE is a reality-competition series in which eleven 2-person teams, each with a
pre-existing relationship, race around the world while struggling to avoid elimination and vying to win a grand
prize of one million dollars.
533
America's Funniest Home Videos
AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS, celebrates its 25th season with the same mission: bringing families
together each Sunday with genuinely funny entertainment. Tom Bergeron, in his final season as host, is
funnier than ever, with an abundant supply of new clips to keep families laughing from coast to coast.
534
America's Got Talent
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT returned for its 9th season with outstanding acts from around the country
auditioning for celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howard Stern. Nick Cannon returned
as host with the live shows once again taking place from the iconic Radio City Music Hall.
535
American Idol
AMERICAN IDOL, the original music show hosted by Ryan Seacrest empowers contestants and viewers to
share their voices in deciding who will be America’s next singing superstar, with the help from judges Jennifer
Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr.
536
American Ninja Warrior
The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle the world’s toughest obstacle courses.
Athletes that survive the early rounds advance to the national finals in Las Vegas and compete for a
one-million dollar prize. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila are hosts.
537
The Bachelor
This season on The Bachelor, Chris Soules, 33, the sexy and successful farmer from Iowa, gets his own
chance to find love.
538
Beat Bobby Flay
Skilled chefs compete for the opportunity to cook against culinary master Bobby Flay in BEAT BOBBY
FLAY. The action starts with two talented cooks going head-to-head in a culinary battle, and the winner
proceeds to round two for the ultimate food face-off against the famed chef.
539
Big Brother
BIG BROTHER follows a group of strangers living together in a house outfitted with over 70 cameras and 100
microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One by one, the HouseGuests
battle until one HouseGuest remains and walks away with the $500,000 grand prize!
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540
The Biggest Loser
Twenty former athletes, including NFL players and Olympic gold medalists, aim to change their lives on the
16th season of THE BIGGEST LOSER. This season, eliminated contestants have a chance to return to the
competition when they are sent to "Comeback Canyon" to train with Bob Harper.
541
Brother Vs. Brother
Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, go head-to-head – each mentoring a team of five talented
designers renovating, decorating and increasing property value in a competition of sibling rivalry. Each
week, the weakest contestant is eliminated until only one remains, winning $50,000 and earning one of the
brothers bragging rights.
542
The Celebrity Apprentice
A variation of the popular Apprentice franchise pits actors, musicians, athletes and even politicians against
one another in business-related tasks. Instead of vying for a job with Mr. Trump, the celebrities compete to
raise money for charities of their choosing.
543
The Chair
THE CHAIR follows two first-time feature film directors from very different backgrounds, Shane Dawson and
Anna Martemucci, who are given the opportunity to direct separate films adapted from the same original
screenplay. The creation, marketing and theatrical release of both films is documented.
544
The Challenge - Battle Of The Exes II
In the 27th season of The Challenge, former lovers must battle through heartache, and work together during
extreme challenges, in order to claim their share of $350,000! This season marks final appearances of
favorites Diem and Knight who tragically passed away before the season premiered.
545
Child Genius
Children who have been certified genius from across the nation come together in a competition for a
$100,000 college scholarship.
546
Chopped
CHOPPED is a cooking competition show that is all about skill, speed and ingenuity where four
up-and-coming chefs compete before three expert judges and take everyday items and turn them into an
extraordinary three-course-meal. Course by course, the chefs will be chopped from the competition until only
one winner remains.
547
Cutthroat Kitchen
CUTTHROAT KITCHEN hands four chefs $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping
themselves or sabotaging their competitors: Ingredients will be thieved, utensils destroyed and valuable
time on the clock lost when these chefs compete to cook delicious dishes while also having to out plot the
competition.
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548
Dancing With The Stars
A reality dance competition program where professional dancers are paired with celebrities and challenged
to learn and perform new ballroom dances each week. Judges score and viewers vote to determine who
stays and who goes. With a crew of over 350, and two live shows each week, anything can happen!
549
Dating Naked
The series will play with the idea of what it really means to be naked in the search for love. There's no
clothing, no jewelry, no phones and no conventions of society. Just you.
550
Ellen's Design Challenge
Ellen DeGeneres puts the country’s most promising and talented furniture designers to the test in this
competition series. Each week, contestants tackle an ambitious build challenge. One by one, they are
eliminated until the final designer is awarded a $100,000 cash prize and wins ELLEN'S DESIGN
CHALLENGE.
551
Face Off
FACE OFF is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the
unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art.
552
Fake Off
Hosted by actor/dancer Robert Hoffman, FAKE OFF is a performance art competition show that combines
Kabuki theater, acrobatics, dance, costume, and illusion as teams are challenged to recreate and reimagine
iconic moments in pop culture, all in hopes of being named America’s Fake-Off champion.
553
The Fashion Fund
Anna Wintour oversees a competition in which 10 designers get a chance to work alongside industry
luminaries to prove they have what it takes to be named Fashion Fund Designer of the Year
554
500 Questions
An all-new game show event where the smartest people in the country try to achieve the seemingly
impossible task of answering 500 of the most difficult general knowledge questions ever devised. There’s
only one simple rule: never get three wrong in a row — or you’re gone.
555
Food Fighters
Hosted by Adam Richman, FOOD FIGHTERS is a high-stakes culinary competition series where
home-based amateur cooks put their five best recipes on the line against five mystery professional chefs. If
the home cook is able to out-cook the pros, they walk away with up to $100,000 in cash.
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556
Food Network Star
Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay host the search to discover the best and brightest new
faces in food television. Twelve contestants kick off the biggest audition of their lives to find out who has the
personality, charisma and kitchen chops to helm their own show.
557
Guy's Grocery Games
Host Guy Fieri sends four chefs running through the aisles in a high stakes, high skills, grocery store cooking
competition. The chefs are hit by real-world challenges like finding solutions when the essential ingredients
are "out-of-stock" or having to create a masterpiece with "5 items or less"!
558
Hell's Kitchen
HELL'S KITCHEN features renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay as he puts 18 aspiring chefs through an intense
culinary boot camp to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand
prize: a head chef position at Caesars Atlantic City.
559
Hollywood Game Night
Two contestants lead a team of three celebrities, which include Krysten Ritter, Wynonna, Judd, Johnny Weir,
Leah Remini, Nick Swardson and Scott Foley, in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize. Jane Lynch hosts
as the teams play games like Block Busters, Clue-Boom, Back to Back and Little Picassos.
560
House Of DVF
Ten young fashionistas compete for their dream job, the opportunity to work for legendary designer and pop
culture icon, Diane von Furstenberg. The stakes are high as only one will win the chance to serve as Global
Brand Ambassador for her eponymous label, DVF.
561
Ink Master
This season every artist is not only putting their art on the line, they’re putting their pride on the line as they
face off against their rival. Each artist comes into the competition knowing one of their opponents.
562
King Of The Nerds
KING OF THE NERDS is a comedic competition reality series where competitors, spanning the full nerd
spectrum, come together to face challenges that will test their intellect, ingenuity, skills and pop-culture
prowess as they compete for a cash prize and the title of “King of the Nerds.”
563
Knife Fight
Stakes for bragging rights have never been higher as Ilan Hall’s raucous after-hours cooking competition
gets shaken up in a new tournament that will crown one ultimate champion of Season 3.
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564
Last Comic Standing
With new celebrity judges Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Russell Peters, LAST COMIC
STANDING resumes its search for the funniest comic in the country. The top 100 comics are handpicked to
audition by invitation only, each hoping to secure a coveted spot as a semi-finalist. Hosted by JB Smoove.
565
Lip Sync Battle
LIP SYNC BATTLE features two celebrities going head to head – lip synching the songs of their choice. Lip
Sync Battle is hosted by LL Cool J with commentary by super model Chrissy Teigen.
566
MasterChef Junior
Hosted by Gordon Ramsay, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR is a culinary competition series for talented kids
between the ages of 8 and 13 who love to cook.
567
On The Menu
ON THE MENU gives viewers the chance to taste the winning dish after every episode. Each weekly
competition will challenge a group of passionate home cooks to create a new signature dish for that week's
featured restaurant.
568
Pawnography
Hosted by comedian Christopher Titus, the half-hour game show PAWNOGRAPHY features contestants
competing against each other and the Pawn Stars—Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin “Chumlee”
Russell—in three fast-paced rounds of trivia style questions to win money and coveted items from the World
Famous Gold & Silver Pawnshop.
569
Project Runway
Season 13 continued to be the gold standard fashion-competition series. Co-hosted by Heidi Klum and Tim
Gunn, the judges included Nina Garcia and Zac Posen, from last season and guest judges, including Julie
Bowen, Elisabeth Moss, Lindsey Vonn, Dita Von Teese, Christian Siriano and Emmy Rossum.
570
Project Runway All Stars
Past designers come back to compete for another chance to be the winner of Project Runway.
571
The Quest
THE QUEST is a completely immersive reality competition series where reality and fantasy collide to create
the first ever show that gives contestants the opportunity to inhabit a mythical world, and transform
themselves into real-life heroes.
572
Restaurant Startup
Restaurateur & TV personality Joe Bastianich and chef/restaurateur Tim Love vie against each other to
invest their own money in food concepts they believe will make millions. Each week, two teams compete for
a shot at making their dreams come true.
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573
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPAUL'S DRAG RACE is an over-the-top reality competition series featuring the most talented drag
performers from across the country vying for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar." RuPaul judges,
mentors, and serves as the ultimate inspiration for this new generation of drag queens.
574
Sing Your Face Off
SING YOUR FACE OFF is the variety talent competition featuring celebrities transformed and trained to
perform as legendary musical icons. Over the course of the series, the five celebrities take on the identity of
an iconic music performer.
575
The Sing-Off
A cappella competition special where each group performed show-stopping numbers with no lip-synching,
backup bands or safety net. It's "hit the right notes or go home" in this competition, as the celebrity judges
critique the performers.
576
Skin Wars
This body painting competition seeks to find the most talented and versatile body painters in the country.
Flesh and finesse combine as talented painters transform human beings into amazing works of art. Hosted
by Rebecca Romijn, with judges RuPaul Charles and body painting icons Craig Tracy and Robin Slonina.
577
So You Think You Can Dance
A grueling 9-week competition to find America’s favorite dancer. Dancers competed in all forms of dance
from contemporary to jazz, ballroom and hip-hop, broadway to bollywood and everything in between.
Judges evaluated and America voted weekly until the finale, when Ricky Ubeda was declared America’s
Favorite Dancer.
578
Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge
Each week men and women from across the country battle it out in physically and mentally grueling
challenges until only one is left standing. That person earns the chance to win $10,000 by beating the new
and improved Skullbuster, a harrowing obstacle course designed by Austin himself.
579
Survivor
The 30th season of SURVIVOR divides the castaways into three tribes based on occupation: White Collar
vs. Blue Collar vs. No Collar. The White Collars find a liar in their midst. A Blue Collar gets sick eating a
scorpion. And a No Collar develops a creepy crush on a tribemate.
580
The Taste
16 competitors from pro chefs to home cooks battle it out in the kitchen to impress 4 culinary superstars with
just one bite of food. Every challenge is judged blind; the Mentors have no knowledge of who cooked it or
how it was prepared.
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581
Top Chef
The culinary competition series showcases aspiring chefs who put their skills to the test and reputations on
the line in hopes of becoming TOP CHEF. This season, the chefs battled it out in the Birthplace of the
American Revolution, Boston.
582
Ultimate Survival Alaska
Twelve rugged survivalists are dropped in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness and given 60 hours to make
their way to the landing zone for that leg of the expedition. No electronic devices or “reality show” prize. Like
the original National Geographic explorers, this is about well-fought pride.
583
The Voice
THE VOICE features the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the blockbuster
vocal competition show with celebrity musicians and coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina
Aguilera,Gwen Stefani, and Pharrell. Carson Daly continues to serve as host.
584
Wipeout
Contestants navigate an extreme obstacle course designed to provoke an unprecedented number of
crashes, face-plants and wipeouts, with one competitor taking home a $25,000 prize each week. Hosts John
Anderson, John Henson, and Jill Wagner call the play-by-play and interview contestants on the course.
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