By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Saturday, August 15, 2015
AMC's long anticipated spin-off of "The Walking Dead" finally arrives on Sunday, August 23.
Dubbed "Fear the Walking Dead," it features a family coping with the very beginning of the zombie apocalypse hitting Los Angeles.
Timing wise, "The Walking Dead" really began when Rick Grimes woke up from a coma at least three weeks after hell broke loose. And while the Georgia-based drama has been rural and suburban, the L.A. show is fully urban. Plus, now we know far more than the characters do about the nature of this mess.
If you want something lighter, on Saturday night, Lifetime offers its latest "unauthorized" movie about a popular 1990s show. A few months back, they tried "Saved By the Bell." Now, they are delving into the ABC series "Full House."
Among series finishing their seasons: TNT's "Proof" (Tuesday), A&E's "Duck Dynasty "(Wednesday), Spike's "Lip Sync Battle" (Thursday) and HBO's "Ballers" (Sunday).
And for Atlanta-based shows, "Survivor's Remorse" returns Saturday on Starz.
This covers Monday, August 17, 2015 through Sunday, August 23.
Credit: Rodney Ho
Credit: Rodney Ho
MONDAY
"American Ninja Warrior" 8 p.m. NBC — The top 30 competitors from the Military Qualifier tackle the Military Finals course.
"36 Hours " 8 p.m. Travel (new series) — A 1983 film of a mock-alert exercise by the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division's rapid-deployment team.
"Bachelor in Paradise " 8 p.m. ABC — Samantha and Joe are confronted about their relationship and their history together.
"So You Think You Can Dance " 8 p.m. Fox — The top 10 perform.
" Devious Maids " 9 p.m. Lifetime — Marisol believes Taylor is hiding something about the murder.
"Murder in the First " 10 p.m. TNT — A high-ranking officer is taken into custody by Terry and Hildy.
"Yard Crashers " 10:01 p.m. DIY (14th season finale) — An uninviting yard is remade with a New Orleans flavor.
TUESDAY
"America's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — Twelve of the Top 36 acts perform at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
"Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" 8 p.m. Fox — The manager of a fast-food restaurant and an aerospace engineer compete for $1 million.
" Deadliest Catch " 9 p.m. Discovery (two-hour 11th season finale) — Jake acts quickly to save the Saga from sinking; Josh heads towards the ice pack.
" Rizzoli & Isles " 9 p.m. TNT — A dog trainer is killed at home and her champion dog surfaces as the prime suspect.
" Zoo " 9 p.m. CBS — The team discover a terrifying rat infestation when a cargo ship carrying the bloodthirsty rodents washes up off the coast of Massachusetts.
"Clipped " 10 p.m. TBS (first season finale) — The gang revisit their adolescence at a high-school reunion.
"Playing House " 10 p.m. USA — Maggie and Emma accompany Tina to a woodworking class that's being taught by a sexy teacher.
"Proof " 10 p.m. TNT (first season finale) — Carolyn makes a game-changing choice as her personal life, professional life and proof investigations veer toward a perilous culmination.
"Real Husbands of Hollywood " 10 p.m. BET (fourth season debut) — Kevin is tricked into thinking that Nick died after he failed to donate a kidney to him and is encouraged to make a big donation to an organ donor organization.
"Scream " 10 p.m. MTV — Emma is shaken by another death; and uncovers a secret from the past.
"Tyrant " 10 p.m. FX — Barry prepares for a mission even though his forces have been depleted.
"Wags " 10 p.m. E! (new series) — Cousins Natalie and Olivia enter into a rivalry with former WWE Diva Barbie Blank.
"Hollywood Game Night" 10:01 p.m. NBC — The celebrity players are Scott Wolf, Mary Lynn Rajskub, David Walton, Mena Suvari, Kate Flannery and David Giuntoli.
WEDNESDAY
"America's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — Seven acts advance.
"Masterchef " 8 p.m. Fox — Coffee is a main ingredient when the remaining cooks compete in the next mystery box challenge.
"Kevin From Work " 8 p.m. ABC Family — Audrey plays matchmaker for Kevin and her friend.
"Extant " 9 p.m. CBS — Memories resurface as Molly succumbs to the virus.
"Suits " 9 p.m. USA — Rachel and her mom plan for Rachel's dream wedding.
"Duck Dynasty " 9 p.m. A&E (eighth season finale) — John Luke and Mary Kate get married.
"Home Free " 9 p.m. Fox —Mike tests each couple's construction know-how.
" Mr. Robinson " 9:30 p.m. NBC (first season finale) — Craig looks forward to a Nasty Delicious summer tour, but soon considers ditching those plans.
"The Jim Gaffigan Show " 10 p.m. TV Land —Jim upsets Jeannie when he celebrates Dave's birthday instead of hers, even though Jeannie requested no celebration for her.
" Last Comic Standing " 10 p.m. NBC — The semifinal round opens with 20 comics taking the stage to do battle. Wanda Sykes serves as guest mentor.
"Mr. Robot " 10 p.m. USA — The Evil Corp hack is threatened by a mystery man from Elliot's past
"Celebrity Wife Swap " 10 p.m. ABC — Tommy Davidson and Corey Feldman swap wives.
THURSDAY
"Food Fighters" 8 p.m. NBC — A 12-year-old girl competes in culinary battles against top chefs. Pastry chef Duff Goldman is featured.
"Big Brother" 9 p.m. CBS — Atlanta's Shelli Poole is out - for now .
"Mistresses" 9 p.m. ABC— Karen shares her baby news with Alec and Vivian.
"Project Runway" 9 p.m. Lifetime — Tracee Ellis Ross is the guest judge.
"Alone" 10 p.m. History (first season finale) — Georgia survivalist Alan Kay is one of the two finalists vying for $500,000.
"Documentary Now" 10 p.m. IFC (new series) — A program that features mockumentaries about faux people and events begins with a spoof of "Grey Gardens," which examines an unusual mother-daughter duo who live as recluses in a run-down mansion.
"Rookie Blue" 10 p.m. ABC — The officers try to move beyond the corruption scandal.
"Graceland" 10 p.m. USA— Mike questions Briggs' motivations in the Sarkissian case.
"Lip Sync Battle" 10:30 p.m. Spike (first season finale) — Part 2. "Empire" co-stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson go head-to-head.
"Under the Dome" 10 p.m. CBS — A surprising alliance forms in hopes of attacking the Dome, but Big Jim and Julia remain wary.
FRIDAY
"Defiance" 8 p.m. Syfy — Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop invulnerable Kindzi from waking and transporting more Omec to Earth.
"We Day" 8 p.m. ABC — Inspiring young Americans are featured, with stars such as Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato and Paul Rudd joining in.
"Cold Justice: Sex Crimes" 9 p.m. TNT— Part 2 of 2. Casey and Alicia work on cases in Flint, Mich. Included: a violent rapist who terrorized a family.
"Atlanta Plastic" 10 p.m. Lifetime —Dr. Crawford sees a patient in need of a major breast reduction
"Strike Back" 10 p.m. Cinemax — The team exposes the truth behind Li-Na's plans and race to squash the deal between the Yakuza and Office 39.
"Kendra on Top" 10 p.m. WE (fourth season debut) — Kendra travels to London for a little work and play.
WEEKEND
"Cedar Cove" 8 tonight Hallmark — Paul tries to play peacemaker between Olivia and Will.
" The Unauthorized Full House Story" 8 tonight Lifetime — The cast of "Full House" deal with the pressures of starring in a hit sitcom, while trying to balance their TV personas with their real lives.
"Aquarius" 9 tonight NBC (first season finale) — Hodiak grapples with fallout from his son's rebellion.
"Blunt Talk" 9 tonight Starz (new series) — A comedy about an opinionated British broadcaster in Los Angeles begins with a drunken escapade landing him in jail.
"Hell on Wheels" 9 tonight AMC — Cullen and Mei take a dangerous journey through the California wilderness.
" Survivor's Remorse" 9:30 tonight Starz (second season debut) — The Calloways have moved from the penthouse to a regal new mansion in Buckhead.
"Show Me a Hero" 8 p.m. Sunday HBO — Mayor Wasicsko manages some success by getting a housing plan through after a difficult vote.
"Talking Dead" 8 p.m. Sunday AMC — A preview of the upcoming season of "The Walking Dead."
"Fear the Walking Dead" 9 p.m. Sunday AMC (new series) — In this "The Walking Dead" spin-off, a dysfunctional blended family is forced together when they realize a reported virus is actually the start of the zombie apocalypse.
"The Last Ship" 9 p.m. Sunday TNT — Ramsey broadcasts a message implicating the Navy in a disaster.
"Ray Donovan" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Ray is contacted by Romero; Bunchy joins Mickey against the Minassians.
"Ballers" 10 p.m. Sunday HBO (first season finale) — Spencer faces a tough decision when Joe has an idea for a new venture.
"Falling Skies" 10 p.m. Sunday TNT — Tom gains a powerful new weapon against the Espheni.
"Masters of Sex" 10 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Masters and Johnson are interviewed when they take on an exotic new patient.
"The Strain" 10 p.m. Sunday FX — Eph returns to New York intent on going after the individual responsible for his friends' deaths.
"The Brink" 10:30 p.m. Sunday HBO (first season finale) — The first season ends with a looming global crisis.
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