In the hot seat: Actress Brooke Shields and Desperate Housewives star Neal McDonough. – The View, SABC3 at 11:30.
Oh, how gross: You definitely don’t want to be having supper during tonight’s episode of CSI – the three murders featured are quite icky. – CSI, M-Net at 20:30.
Missing people: While the team is looking into the case of a missing psychic, Vivian is home for health reasons. – Without a Trace, SABC2 at 22:30.
Local legend: Tune in for a tribute to the legendary SA diva Dolly Rathebe. There’s also an insert on the jazz clubs in Cape Town. – Afro Cafe, SABC2 at 22:00.
Another crime to solve: A mobster is targeting a shock jock. – Law & Order, SABC3 at 22:45.
MOVIE! A mobster is not pleased when the DJ he hired to protect his daughter falls in love with her. Starring Usher Raymond. – In the Mix (PG13VL), M-Net at 23:00.
Reconnecting: Dr Phil talks to professional people-finder Troy Dunn about the realities and heartaches of reunions. – Dr Phil, SABC2 at 12:30.
Famous Face: Trainspotting actor Ewen Bremmer(Spud) stars as the dysfunctional Raynard in tonight’s episode – My Name is Earl , M-Net at 19:00.
The search is on: Tom and Cassy are drawn into a secret project searching for alien life. – Silk Stalkings , e.tv at 22:30.
New Show: Cal Lightman is a human lie detector, who uses psychological techniques to help solve crimes. – Lie to me, M-Net at 20:00.
Hairy Problems: Novelette comes up with an amusing way of dealing with Joy and Starr’s continuous fighting – Da Kink in My Hair, SABC1 at 20:30.
Angry Neighbours: Gys infuriates the neighbours, and Clive has anger management issues. – Konsternasie Oppie Stasie, SABC2 at 18:00.
MOVIE! The gay son of a wealthy heir stands up to his mother, who wants to “cure” him. Starring Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane. – Savage Grace (16), SABC3 at 19:30.
New show: A struggling
Facing off! Catch shock jock 5fm DJ Gareth Cliff’s new talk show tonight. His first guests are First Daughter Dudu Zuma, singer Kurt Darren and comedian Trevor Noah. – The Gareth Cliff Show, M-Net at 20:00.
Missing: The team searches for a 71-year-old man who went missing after getting into a car with two unknown men. – Without A Trace, SABC2 at 22:30.
MOVIE! An attorney tries to help a man suffering from amnesia – until more than one wife turns up to claim him. Starring Molly Ringwald. – The Wives He Forgot (PG), e.tv at 22:30.
Money matters:
Faking the love: Chuck and Sarah must pose as a married couple living happily together in the suburbs. – Chuck, M-Net at 19:30
Stress alert: Noli panics about her upcoming presentation and gets no support from Victor. –
MOVIE! During their farewell concert, a band discovers someone wants to kill them. They must stick together to get out alive – but can they trust each other? Starring Sean Cook and Jason McKee. – The Choke (16VL), e.tv at 22:30.
Comedy night: Seven comedians perform their original routines. – So You Think You’re Funny, SABC1 at 19:00.
Animal tricks: A difficult Roadblock task forces one member of each team to deal with camels. – The Amazing Race, SABC3 at 20:00.
Awards night: Don’t miss this year’s red carpet glamour, and see which TV stars are honoured with Emmys. – 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards, M-Net at 21:30.
MOVIE! Moses and Linda both think that their two daughters are fine, but all is not as it seems. Starring Patrick Shai. – Noah’s
New look: Amos hires an image consultant to give Station Siyaya a much- needed facelift. – Konsternasie Oppie Stasie, SABC2 at 18:00.
School days: Jay gets involved with Kady’s schooling activities and volunteers to be the kindergarten class play director. – My Wife and Kids, SABC1 at 19:00.
Fresh start: A woman needs a makeover in order to start dating again. – Style By Jury, e.tv at 19:30.
MOVIE! Four couples on holiday discover they all have marital issues. Starring Tyler Perry. – Why Did I Get Married, M-Net at 20:30.
A-List guests: Comedians Chris Rock and Ben Stiller are in the house, joining Oprah on her couch. – Oprah, SABC3 at 17:30.
The drama starts: Thandeka discovers Youngblood’s financial woes. – Home Affairs, SABC1 at 20:30.
Family values: Nora tries to find out more about Ryan, her husband’s illegitimate son, before Holly does. – Brothers and Sisters, M-Net at 20:30.
MOVIE! Two opposing divorce attorneys wake up after a night of drinking, and discover they’re married. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore. – Laws of Attraction, e.tv at 20:00.
Still a star: Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband/ producer Emilio Estefan appear in today’s episode – The View, SABC3 at 11:30.
New start: The search is on for South Africa’s Latin dance champions in this new reality show. – Superdance South Africa, e.tv at 21:30.
Health Issues: Vivian has a health scare that forces her to check into a hospital after she collapses at work – Without a Trace, SABC2 at 22:30.
MOVIE! A street performer gets into a dance school with the help of the directors brother. Starring Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman. – Step up 2, M-Net at 23:20.
Shocking revelations: Victor is shocked when he discovers what Bruce has been shipping out of SA – Montana, SABC1 at 20:30.
Happy Birthday: Tonight, CSI: Miami celebrates its 150th episode! The team investigates a baby kidnapping case. – CSI: Miami, M-Net at 20:30.
Deadly love: The team looks into a complicated case involving a woman accused of murdering her husband’s lover. – Law & Order, SABC3 at 22:15.
MOVIE! Singer Bobby Darin becomes obsessed with making a film about his life. Starring Kevin Spacey. – Beyond the Sea, M-Net at 23:00
First impressions: Roxy tries to make an impression on the principal of a school she wants her son to attend. - Army Wives, M-Net at 19:30.
Still part of the team: Jonas and his team are in Bulgaria to help a former team member. - The Unit, SABC1 at 22:00.
Fact Finders: Tom and Casey investigate the case of a teacher who decided to take her own life, without obvious reason. - Silk Stalkings, e.tv at 22:30.
MOVIE! A white prison warden's life is changed by Nelson Mandela, the man under his guard. Starring Dennis Haysbert and Joseph Fiennes. - Goodbye Bafana (PG13), SABC2 at 22:00.
Jail bird: Mrs Van Tonder finds prison difficult. – Home Affairs, SABC1 at 20:30.
Mining mayhem: An aeroplane filled with gold takes off from
No, no, no!: Scotty’s disapproving parents visit. – Brothers & Sisters, M-Net at 20:30.
MOVIE! After being dumped by his fiancée, an artists hides out in a small-town hotel. Things go well – until his ex-fiancée arrives in town. Starring Colin Firth and Heather Graham. –
Back in Jail: Catch the start of Prison Break season three. Tonight, Michael looks for an inmate named Whistler. – Prison Break, SABC3 at 21:00.
Secrets unveiled: Suraya discovers Dineo and Ofentse have a personal relationship outside parliament. –
Bad Behavior: Andy discovers one of his brother’s old bank accounts, and tries to come up with a way to gain access to it. – Weeds, M-Net at 22:30.
MOVIE! Take a trip back in time, to see where it all started for the Queen of Pop. Starring Terumi Matthews, Wendie Malick – Madonna: Innocence Lost, (PG13L), M-Net at 23:00.
New neighbour: Joy is determined to win an expensive necklace, and Earl and Randy get a new neighbour. – My Name is Earl, M-Net at 19:00.
Bridal issues: Gabrielle prepares for her wedding, and Bree returns from her honeymoon. – Desperate Housewives, SABC3 at 21:00.
Success talks: Khanyi Dhlomo chats about her successful career in the media and business worlds. – Motswako, SABC2 at 21:30.
MOVIE! A young student battles drug addiction while studying theology. Starring Bernie Hamilton, Bert Hoffman. – Walk the Walk (16), SABC2 at 22:00.
Meet Hope: When a weary Beth wanders off, she ends up at Brooke’s house, where she meets her granddaughter, Hope. – Bold and Beautiful, SABC1 at 18:00.
Welcoming change: There is a possibility the station may close down, and Thabisile is looking to a change in fortune. – Konsternasie Oppie Stasie, SABC2 at 18:00.
Reconnecting: Ted tries to reconnect with his daughter, and a co-worker of a coroner is a suspect in a murder case. – Life, M-Net at 19:30.
MOVIE! In this highly-acclaimed film that’s often voted movie fans’ all-time fav
urite, two prisoners keep their humanity behind bars while one patiently plans his escape. Starring Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins. – The Shawshank Redemption (16LV), SABC3 at 19:30.
Get help: Get some advice from Dr Phil on what to do if you’re a woman in an abusive relationship. – Dr Phil, SABC2 at 12:30.
Ego-friendly: JD’s ego gets a boost when everyone in the hospital turns to him for help. – Scrubs, M-Net at 19:00.
Dealing with fame: Vuyo returns from the Beijing Olympics with a bronze medal, but finds it hard to cope with all the attention – The OC, SABC3 at 22:15. MOVIE! After her divorce, a writer travels to Italy and jumps at the opportunity to start a new life when she buys an ancient villa on a whim. Starring Diane Lane, Sandra Oh. – Under the Tuscan Sun (13L), e.tv at 20:00.
Bad luck: Samantha runs out of money in Las Vegas. Watch out for Billy Zane in this episode. – Samantha Who?, M-Net at 19:00.
Big decisions: The friends go to college orientations. – The OC, SABC3 at 22:15.
She’s hiding it: Martin gets angry when Samantha doesn’t want to tell their friends about their relationship. – Without a Trace, SABC2 at 22:30.
MOVIE! A student moves in with a rich, troubled couple to be nanny to their young son. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney. – The Nanny Diaries (PG13L), M-Net at 23:25.