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Programming Highlights - April 2013

Families

Families
Celebration of Gospel, BET
Celebration of Gospel
Premiere: 4/7/13 (TENTATIVE)
Airs: Sunday, 8-10pm ET/PT; 7-9pm CT on BET

BET invites viewers to "Rise Up! Renew! Rejoice!" this April for the 13th annual "Celebration of Gospel." The highly anticipated music special brings together gospel superstars and R&B legends to share the stage in not often seen dynamic and exclusive performances. Past performances and appearances have included the very best that gospel and secular music has to offer, including Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Holliday, Faith Evans and Dr. Bobby Jones.

Mythbusters
Season Premiere: 4/7/13 (TENTATIVE)
Airs: Sundays, 8-9pm ET/PT; 7-8pm CT on Discovery Channel
Season Finale: 5/12/13 (TENTATIVE)
Number of Episodes: 6 (TENTATIVE)

Back and better than ever, "Mythbusters" continues its mad scientific quest to discover the truth behind popular myths and urban legends. Hosted by quirky special effects experts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, this mentally tantalizing series takes on the myths and uses modern-day science to show what's real and what's fiction.

Girl Rising
Premiere: April 2013 (TBA)
Airs: TBA on CNN

"Girl Rising" is the first documentary acquired by CNN Films. The film, which inspired a global action campaign to promote girls' education called 10x10, tells the extraordinary stories of several girls from around the globe, fighting to overcome impossible odds to realize their dreams. The film includes voice performances by Academy Award Winner Meryl Streep, Academy Award Nominee Anne Hathaway, Kerry Washington and Selena Gomez.

2013 TV Land Awards
Premiere: 4/28/13 (TENTATIVE)
Award Show: Sunday, 9-10:30pm ET/PT; 8-9:30pm CT on TV Land
Post-Show: Sunday, 10:30-11pm ET/PT; 9:30-10pm CT on TV Land

The "TV Land Awards" pays tribute to classic and contemporary luminaries of television, music and movies. The 90-minute telecast features exhilarating musical performances and will reunite some of the most iconic celebrity TV casts. Past presenters have included some of the biggest names in Hollywood, past and present. Tune in this year to see who will be on hand to pay homage to some of television and music's biggest stars.

DIYers (Men 35-54)

DIYers
Mad Men, AMC
Mad Men
Season Premiere: 4/7/13, Sunday, 9-11pm ET/PT; 8-10pm CT on AMC
Regular Time Period: Sundays, 10-11pm ET/PT; 9-10pm CT on AMC
Season Finale: 6/23/13
Number of Episodes: 13

AMC's critically acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning drama, "Mad Men," will return for its sixth season on Sunday, April 7 with a special two-hour premiere written by creator and executive producer, Matthew Weiner, and directed by executive producer Scott Hornbacher. Following the premiere, on Sunday, April 14, "Mad Men" will return to it's regular time period at 10pm ET/PT with an episode written by Jonathan Igla and Matthew Weiner, and directed by Jon Hamm.

Spies of Warsaw
Series Premiere: 4/3/13
Airs: Wednesdays, 9-11pm ET/PT; 8-10pm CT on BBC America
Season Finale: 4/10/13
Number of Episodes: 4

"Spies of Warsaw" is based on New York Times bestselling author Alan Furst's acclaimed novel. David Tennant and Janet Montgomery star in the thrilling spy story set up in Poland, Paris and London in the years leading up to the Second World War. The drama finds French and German intelligence operatives locked in a life-and-death struggle. At the French embassy, the new military attache, Colonel Jean-Francois Mercier is drawn into a world of abduction, betrayal and intrigue in the diplomatic salons and back alleys of Warsaw.

Deadliest Catch
Season Premiere: 4/9/13 (TENTATIVE)
Airs: Tuesdays, 9-10pm ET/PT; 8-9pm CT on Discovery Channel
Season Finale: 7/16/13 (TENTATIVE)
Number of Episodes: 15 (TENTATIVE)

Alaskan crab-wranglers fight the most dangerous working conditions, including 40-foot waves and 80 MPH winds, in the gripping original series "Deadliest Catch." Far in the Bering Sea's frigid waters, 250 boats tempt fate and nature in "The Last Rodeo" season trying to bring in a season's catch of the highly coveted and lucrative Alaska king crab.

The Moment
Series Premiere: 4/11/13
Airs: Thursdays, 10-11pm ET/PT; 9-10pm CT on USA Network
Season Finale: 6/6/13
Number of Episodes: 9

Each week, the show's host, Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner, will give someone a second chance to pursue the career they've always wanted. From race car driving to orchestra conducting to deep sea diving, everyday people will leave behind the comforts of home and leap into a whirlwhind of training under the expert guidance of world-class mentors. If they succeed, they will either accept the job that will change their lives forever, or return to their loved ones, realizing that they've been living the dream all along.

Household CFOs (Women 25-54 with Kids)

Household CFOs
The Real Housewives of Orange County, Bravo
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Season Premiere: 4/7/13 (TENTATIVE)
Airs: Sundays, 9-10pm ET/PT; 8-9pm CT on Bravo
Season Finale: TBA
Number of Episodes: TBA

Bravo's original series that started the hit franchise, "The Real Housewives of Orange County," returns for Season 8. Reeling from the repercussions of last season's surprises and dissolving friendships, the series once again ventures behind the gates for a scandalous look at the loves and lives unfolding inside one of Southern California's wealthiest communities.

After All These Years
Premiere: April 2013
Airs: Saturday, 8-10pm ET/PT; 7-9pm CT on Hallmark Channel

A scorned wife's life is turned upside down when she is the primary suspect in her soon-to-be ex-husband's murder in "After All These Years." Audrey Brandon (Emmy Award Nominee Wendie Malick) has just celebrated her 30th anniversary with her "perfect" husband, Michael, when he leaves her for a younger woman. Soon after, Audrey is shocked to find Michael murdered and when she is named the primary suspect, she becomes a fugitive on the hunt for the real killer. With some help along the way from best friends Anita and Phyllis, former student J.J. and former love David, Audrey investigates the case to clear her name.

HGTV Smart Home 2013
Premiere: April 2013 (TENTATIVE)
Airs: TBA on HGTV

Tune in for a first look at the 2013 "HGTV Smart Home." The 2,400-square-foot HGTV Smart Home 2013 will live like a 4,000-square-foot home, with energy efficiency and home automation features. The design of the HGTV Smart Home 2013 is inspired by shingle-style vacation homes constructed in Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville Beach communities during the early 1900s. Land preservation and water conservation are goals of the HGTV Smart Home 2013 construction process. Careful planning and preparation go into every step of the build, from the home's design to land clearing and construction.

Forever Young
Series Premiere: 4/3/13
Airs: Wednesdays, 10-10:30pm ET/PT; 9-9:30pm CT on TV Land
Season Finale: 5/1/13
Number of Episodes: 5

From the mind of Ashton Kutcher comes a unique social experiment: what happens when fun-loving, uninhibited twenty-somethings are unknowingly picked to live and work with strong-willed, opinionated seventy-somethings? As they compete in challenges designed to bridge the generation gap, they ultimately learn you don't have to be old to be wise or young to be youthful!

Girlfriends on the Go (Women 18-49)

Girlfriends on the Go
Inside Amy Schumer, Comedy Central
Inside Amy Schumer
Series Premiere: 4/30/13
Airs: Tuesdays, 10:30-11pm ET/PT; 9:30-10pm CT on Comedy Central
Season Finale: 7/2/13
Number of Episodes: 10

"Inside Amy Schumer" is the new series featuring comedian Amy Schumer's provocative and hilariously wicked mind, as she explores topics revolving around sex, relationships, and the general mess that is life. Through a series of scripted vignettes, stand-up comedy, and man-on-the-street candid interviews, Schumer tackles various themes such as "Denial," "Getting Your Way," and "Threesomes." "Inside Amy Schumer" premieres Tuesday, April 30.

2013 MTV Movie Awards
Premiere: 4/14/13
Pre-Show: Sunday, 8-9pm ET/PT; 7-8pm CT on MTV
Award Show: Sunday, 9-11pm ET/PT; 8-10pm CT on MTV

The "MTV Movie Awards" will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Broadcasting live from Los Angeles, the cinematic showcase will highlight all of your favorite films from the year with an extra oomph of playhouse pizzazz to honor the industry. Our star, the incomparable Aussie Rebel Wilson, known for her scene-stealing roles in "Pitch Perfect" and "Bridesmaids," is sure to provide a major dose of LOLs that'll hit your funny bone hard. Psyched for the show already, aren't ya? Mark your calendars now!

Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life
Series Premiere: April 2013
Airs: TBA on MTV
Season Finale: TBA
Number of Episodes: TBA

MTV has announced it has ordered "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life," a new all-access music docu-reality series that will follow singer Ke$ha during her intimate and wild moments in the studio, at home and on the road. "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life" will feature the popular artist as she "navigates the drama, madness and euphoria of her professional and personal life while recording a new album and traveling the globe," according to the network. The series, scheduled to premiere in April, will give viewers an inside look into Ke$ha's "real and raw" personality and multi-platinum recording career.

Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids
Season Premiere: 4/5/13 (TENTATIVE)
Airs: Fridays, 9-10pm ET/PT; 8-9pm CT on TLC
Season Finale: TBA
Number of Episodes: TBA

TLC's hit series, "Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids," returns with all-new episodes this April. The series gives a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the booming bridesmaids salon at Atlanta's Bridals by Lori. Viewers will continue to see the drama behind finding a gown that meets the expectations of a diverse group of demanding (and sometimes difficult) bridesmaids. With the help of a diverse group of demanding (and sometimes difficult) bridesmaids. With the help of a group of outspoken consultants, these wedding day divas must come to an agreement on a look that pleases the entire party. Unfortunately, the style disagreements, opinionated bridesmaids, and hefty price tags are enough to cause the bride's fantasy wedding to turn into her worst nightmare.

Gadget Gurus (Men 18-39)

Gadget Gurus
Men at Work, TBS
Men at Work
Season Premiere: 4/4/13
Airs: Thursdays, 10-10:30pm ET/PT; 9-9:30pm CT on TBS
Season Finale: 6/6/13
Number of Episodes: 10

"Men at Work" returns to TBS this April for its second season. Created by Breckin Meyer, "Men at Work" centers on four buddies who work together at a magazine. Danny Masterson plays the recently dumped Milo, whose friends are determined to help him get back in the dating game. James Lesure is Gibbs, a photographer and successful ladies' man. Michael Cassidy plays Tyler, a features writer who brings a dose of style and sophistication to the group. And Adam Busch is Neal, a somewhat nerdy ad salesman and the only one in the group with a steady girlfriend.

The Ultimate Fighter 17 (Season Finale)
Premiere: 4/13/13
Airs: Saturday, 9pm-12am ET/PT; 8-11pm CT on FX

Season 2 of "The Ultimate Fighter" on FX ran for 13 consecutive weeks and featured some of the world's most talented and determined mixed martia artists. Now the series culminates with a championship fight on April 13, in a three-hour finale airing live from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The eventual winner of the season will receive a six-figure contract from the UFC and will be crowned "The Ultimate Fighter."

Defiance
Series Premiere: 4/15/13, Monday, 9-11pm ET/PT; 8-10pm CT on Syfy
Regular Time Period: Mondays, 9-10pm ET/PT; 8-9pm CT on Syfy beginning 4/22
Season Finale: 7/1/13
Number of Episodes: 13

Syfy's highly-anticipated "Defiance" will have its series premiere Monday, April 15 at 9pm with a two-hour episode. "Defiance," an unprecedented approach to storytelling, will unite scripted television and online gaming for the very first time. Both the series and the game feature an interconnected world and storylines that will launch in early April with the release of the game and continue seamlessly with the series premiere on the 15th. "Defiance" stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene and Mia Kirshner.

Who Gets the Last Laugh?
Series Premiere: 4/16/13
Airs: Tuesdays, 10-10:30pm ET/PT; 9-9:30pm CT on TBS
Season Finale: 6/11/13
Number of Episodes: 9

Donald Faison is coming to TBS as host of "Who Gets the Last Laugh?," the latest series from Punk'd co-creators Jason Goldberg and Ashton Kutcher. The series will feature some of the most well known comedians and comedy actors in entertainment today competing to pull the most outrageous practical jokes. "Who Gets the Last Laugh?" puts a new twist on the comedy format by pitting three comedians against each other in the ultimate hidden camera comedy sketch challenge. The guest comedians must dream up the funniest and most outrageous sketches possible and then successfully unleash them on the unsuspecting public.

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