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VUZU.TV PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS – OCTOBER ‘12
Please note: The line-up is subject to change*Green = new show, season or special
MONDAY 01 OCTOBER Basketball Wives Season 3 at 19h30 and 20h30
[Episodes 3 and 4]
3. Royce's father raises concerns about his daughter's new boyfriend. Also, Evelyn checks out a fertility clinic as she prepares to begin a family with Chad Ochocinco.
4. Jen's curiosity and suspicions are piqued when Eric wants to take a meeting with Suzie. Also, more than mallets are swinging when Tami and Meeka get into it at an upscale polo event.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 3: Glamazons vs Champions]The queens team up to create commercials for RuPaul's albums Glamazon & Champion. With extra special guest judges Glee's Amber Riley and Grammy Award winner, Natalie Cole.
The Office Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode 16: Threat Level Midnight]Michael finally finishes his movie "Threat Level Midnight" and screens it for his employees at Dunder Mifflin, but Holly is less than enthusiastic for his finished product.
TUESDAY 02 OCTOBER Platinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[Episode 2: Dance Floor Royalty]The songwriters must step up their game as they write dance club anthems that will be judged by the disco queen herself, Donna Summer. The contestants perform their songs at a Hollywood hotspot to see if they can get the dance floor moving, but one songwriter proves to be a dud in the club.
Top Shayela: Reality Check Season 2 at 20:30
[Episode 4: Da Les]Who would have known that Da Les, like an onion had layers? In this episode, the tippy-toes rapper peels off his Foam Posits and puts on the gummies as he navigates his way around a restaurant kitchen. Can he handle the heat or will he “cry me a river”?
Clifton Shores Season 1 at 21:00
[Episode 7: Last Man Standing]Katy is distraught over Max’s departure as Jamillette prepares Claire for her first date with Brett. Destiny organises a girls’ night out on the town to bring the girls closer together.
Its Shawn’s last night in South Africa, and he tells Kathy that if she’s not faithful, she won’t get another chance. Rikki invites Judd, who makes it his business to put a serious spoke in between Kathy and Shawn. Shawn begins to doubt Kathy’s story again, and she tries to convince him that Judd is the liar.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 4: Queens Behind Bars]
The dolls go to jail when they star in a sitcom acting challenge, Hot in Tuckaho, coached by Will & Grace Co-creator Max Mutchnick. With extra special guest judges Max Mutchnick & MadTV's Nicole Sullivan.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode: Frank Reynold’s Little Beauties]
Frank accidentally gets into the child pageantry business and is terrified of coming across as a 'Diddler.' As Dee tries to get revenge on Stage Moms everywhere, Mac, Dennis and Charlie think they've found their dark horse to win 'Frank's Little Beauties.'
WEDNESDAY 03 OCTOBER Jersey Couture Season 2 at 20h00
[Episode 8 – Big Sister Is Watching]
Another day at Diane & Co begins, but will things go smoothly with Kim on maternity leave?
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 2: Diane Von Furstenberg]Demi Lovato drops by the set of this week's photo shoot, where the girls' bodies are painted with a word that describes the type of bullying they have experienced.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 5: Snatch Game]
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show featuring their most fabulous & funny celebrity impersonations. With extra special guest judges comedian Ross Mathews & original Dreamgirl Loretta Devine.
THURSDAY 04 OCTOBER Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 at 19h30
[Episode 17: The Error Apparents]Kandi returns to Nashville to take her country-music career to the next level. Sheree considers a marriage proposal for her daughter Tierra, while NeNe reconsiders her divorce from Gregg.
After causing a spectacle at her sister's anniversary party, Mal attempts to apologise to Cynthia. Phaedra throws her one-year old son, Ayden, a Dwight-inspired party at a water park. Meanwhile, Kim and Kandi work towards healing their damaged friendship.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 3: Patricia Field]Tyra makes a surprise visit to the house to inform the girls they will receive makeovers. Their excitement quickly fades when they realize there is also a surprise elimination upon receiving their new looks.
This week's photo shoot takes place on the beaches of Malibu, where the girls pose as fallen angels for photographer Anne Menke.
FRIDAY 05 OCTOBER LisaRaye: The Real McCoy Season 2 starts at 19h00
[Episode 1: LisaRaye’s Lavida Loca]LisaRaye’s trip to Puerto Rico takes a turn for the worse after her assistant Stacy loses some of her prized possessions. She ponders keeping her after the police recover the valuables.
Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode: Friends Enemies and Husbands]Lynne Curtin's private showing for the ladies of her cuff line comes to a screeching halt thanks to a heated fight between rivals Tamra Barney and Gretchen Rossi.
The camps divide, with Tamra unloading her feelings on her friend, Vicki Gunvalson, while Gretchen tells her side of the story to Jeana Keough and Lynne. Lynne is feeling her loyalties pull in two directions now that she and Tamra Barney have grown closer.
Meanwhile, Simon sells a luxury car to an acquaintance and his wife - Jim and Alexis Bellino - and he invites them on a double date so Alexis can meet Tamra.
Bachelor Pad Season 2 at 20h30
[Episode 4]Contestants try to take down a power couple; the winners of a "best lips' challenge are treated to one-on-one dates.
MONDAY 08 OCTOBER Basketball Wives Season 3 at 19h30 and 20h30
[Episodes 5 and 6]]5. A trip to the Big Apple turns sour as Evelyn and Tami's beef over Ev's t-shirts resurfaces. Also, Jen agrees to her first date since splitting with Eric and Evelyn reconciles with her long-absent father.
6. Shaunie makes waves when she proposes another international girls' trip but excludes Royce from the guest list.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 6: Float Your Boat]The dolls design ship-shaped parade floats for a pride-filled runway extravaganza. With extra special guest judges Kelly Osbourne and NCIS' Pauley Perrette.
The Office Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode 19: Garage Sale]
Michael plans to propose to Holly the day of the Dunder Mifflin garage sale, but Holly may have to take an extended leave of absence to Colorado because her father is sick.
TUESDAY 09 OCTOBERPlatinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[Wheels Up]Sometimes the best muse a songwriter can have is the open road as the contestants are faced with a hook challenge inspired by the classic American road trip.
The contestants hit the highway in search of creativity, but end up testing their patience instead. The pressure hits a breaking point when guest judge Natasha Bedingfield brings one team to the brink of tears.
Top Shayela: Reality Check Season 2 at 20:30
[Episode 5]This time around, instead of only giving audiences the opportunity to get new insight into their favourite personalities, each “Top Shayela” will have to take up the challenge of getting out of their comfort zone. Once in that uncertain space, the true characteristics of the famous and fortunate will come under the spotlight. It’s Top Shayela: Reality Check!
Clifton Shores Season 1 at 21:00
[Episode 8: Double Dilemma]Quinton calls a private meeting with Destiny and tells her she has to fire someone. It’s either Kathy or Raquel – the two worst performers. Destiny battles with her decision as the girls prepare for a Yacht Party.
Katy spreads rumours that Destiny is trying to get rid of someone so she can bring her sister into the company. Destiny leans on Rikki for support while she makes her tough decision.
After the yacht party, Destiny sits Raquel down and tells her she is going home. Raquel is devastated. Destiny then goes to Kathy and tells her: “You’re going home too”. Kathy is shocked…
Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 7: Dragazines]The queens turn the publishing industry on its wig as they launch their own magazines. With extra special guest judges actress Regina King & country legend Pam Tillis.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode: Sweet Dee Gets Audited]
Desperate times call for truly sad and horrific measures as Sweet Dee tries to get out of an IRS audit. Meanwhile, the rest of The Gang institutes a new democratic voting system in Paddy's that's sure to solve all their problems.
WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBERJersey Couture Season 2 at 20h00
[Episode 9: Blinging Sexy Back]
Kim gets a run for her money when a sassy teen comes in looking for a pageant gown. Later, Diane helps a mom get her groove back with the perfect Valentine's Day dress.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 03: Mathew Rolston]
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 8: Frenemies]Paired up with their best "frenemies," the dolls struggle through their differences to pull off live runway duets. With extra special guest stars Pamela Anderson & Jennifer Tilly
THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 at 19h30
[Episode 18 – Fresh Princes]Kroy returns after a month at football camp, and Kim welcomes him back with some home cooking ... prepared by a private chef. NeNe attempts a heart-to-heart with her youngest son about the changes in their family, while Sheree schools her future son-in-law on the kind of engagement her daughter deserves.
Meanwhile, Phaedra throws a lavish church dedication ceremony for her little prince Ayden, but awkwardness ensues when Kim and Cynthia are forced to sit together.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 5: Karolina Kurkova]Jay leads the girls to a tunnel in downtown Los Angeles where they walk in on a conveyor belt runway while wearing designs by Herve Leger.
FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER LisaRaye: The Real McCoy Season 2 at 19h00
[Episode 2: The LisaRaye Brand]LisaRaye decides to take on stunt fighting and military combat training to prove she has what it takes to be the next best action hero. In an effort to expand her brand, she auditions girls to model for her new line of denim jeans.
Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode: It Ends In Coto De Caza]Jeana Keough makes the gut-wrenching decision to pull back from spending so much time with the Housewives in order to concentrate on her real estate business, which is struggling in a sagging economy.
Bachelor Pad Season 2 at 20h30
[Episode 5]The contestants must couple up to compete as couples for the remainder of the season, beginning with this week's challenge - the "Nearly-wed Game".
MONDAY 15 OCTOBER Basketball Wives Season 3 at 19h30 and 20h30
[Episodes 7 and 8]7. It's an Italian vacation complete with extra baggage as Evelyn's reaction to a radio interview given by Jen threatens to end their friendship and Tami and Meeka butt heads over loose talk and leaving Royce behind.
8. The ladies' trip to Italy explodes as Tami's feud with Meeka reaches the boiling point, and one member of the circle calls it quits over the drama.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 9: Frock the Vote]Who will become the 2012 Wig Party candidate? Watch the Queens as they engage in draglarious debates.
The Office Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode 21: Michael’s Last Dundies]Michael hosts his final "Dundies" as the boss at the Scranton branch, but tension is in the air, and Deangelo Vickers, the new boss, is having trouble with his co-hosting duties.
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER
Platinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[Rap Heroes]
The songwriters explore their crossover potential by showing off their rapping skills for guest judge Rodney Jerkins. Some contestants embrace the challenge while others see it as a mere novelty.
Clifton Shores Season 1 at 21:00
[Episode 9: Everything is changing]Destiny tells Kathy she has a week to clean up her act, or she will be going home like Raquel. Kathy begins to understand the gravity of her situation, and starts working furiously to save her job.
Jamillette and Destiny have a huge fight over Destiny’s budding friendship with Quinton, and her firing of Raquel. Destiny thinks she has lost her best friend for good.
As the girls’ prepare to take part in an annual volleyball tournament, Destiny is surprised by her brother Toby and friend Steven from Vegas. After the volleyball tournament, Quinton decides to give Kathy one more chance.
He also tells Destiny that the Quintessential team will be going on a team building safari to see if they can smooth out their differences.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 10: DILFs: Dads I'd like to Frock]
The queens are paired up with sexy dads for a drag runway makeover. With extra special guest judges Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Jennifer Love Hewitt.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode: Frank’s Brother]
The Gang is shocked to meet Frank's long lost brother, Gino, when he unexpectedly arrives at Paddy's Pub and exposes a wealth of family secrets.
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBERJersey Couture Season 2 1 at 20h00
[Episode 10: Jersey Brides]A bride and her conservative mom clash over a racy wedding reception dress. Later, two brides-to-be pump up the crystals and cleavage for their last hoorah as singles.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 06: Patrick Demarchelier]The girls head to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills for this week's photo shoot with legendary fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.
Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 11: The Fabulous B*tch Ball]
The race goes to the dogs, when the queens compete in a pageant of canine inspired couture. With extra special guest judges Wynonna Judd & Rose McGowan
THURSDAY 18 OCTOBERReal Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 at 19h30
[Episode 20 – All Pomp But No Circumstances]
With her apprenticeship at Willie Watkins' funeral home almost complete, Phaedra helps a "real" family through the grieving process.
NeNe travels to LA to meet with the creators of the hit TV show Glee and entertains the idea of moving to the west coast permanently. Kandi continues to juggle her businesses by working on designs for a new Bedroom Kandi sex toy line, while Kroy visits Kim's father to have a very important man-to-man talk.
Later, all the women come out to support Phaedra at a big event at City Hall where she makes an unexpected announcement.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 7: Francesco Carrozzini]During this week's challenge the girls head over to The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles where one of them will be chosen to be a "Grammy Girl" during the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in February 2011.
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBERLisaRaye: The Real McCoy Season 2 at 19h00
[Episode 3: All in the Family]LisaRaye becomes the “Momager” of her daughter Kai as she embarks on a new plus sized modeling career. LisaRaye and friends compete in a burger cook-off with celebrity Chef G. Garvin judging.
Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode: It’s All About Choices]As Vicki Gunvalson's daughter, Briana, recovers from her breakup with her high school sweetheart, Vicki tries to set her up with the son of one of her insurance colleagues. Simon and Tamra Barney attend a BBQ party at the Gunvalsons.
Meanwhile, Gretchen Rossi flies to Michigan to visit with her deceased fiancé's kids. Back in Orange County, Lynne Curtin and her family settle into their new home in Laguna Beach.
New housewife, Alexis Bellino, and her husband, Jim, have their weekly date night to reconnect with each other, and he surprises her with a special gift.
Bachelor Pad Season 2 at 20h30
[Episode 6]The eliminated housemates return to vote on which couple deserves the grand prize; Chris Harrison interviews the next ``Bachelor’.
MONDAY 22 OCTOBERBasketball Wives Season 3 at 19h30 and 20h30
[Episodes 9 and 10]9. Royce's meeting with Eric makes Jen's blood boil, Chad surprises Evelyn with a unique outing, and Jen finds chemistry on a blind date set up by pal Al Reynolds.
10. In the powerhouse season finale, Chad and Evelyn get into it when Evelyn spots him having lunch with another woman. Also, Jen's wild divorce party heats up when her date for the evening arrives.
Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 12: RuPaul Rewind]
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
The Office Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode 16: Goodbye Michael Part 2]
Michael Scott (Steve Carell) prepares to say his final goodbyes to his office mates at Dunder-Mifflin. Though he initially believes he has two days left at work, Michael is informed that he has only one before he has to leave Scranton and move to Colorado.
While he initially has cold feet, Michael eventually becomes resolute and says an individual good-bye to each employee.
TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER
Platinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[The L Word]Sparks fly when the songwriters are challenged to write a love song and a surprise twist changes the game for the first time in the competition. With Grammy winning singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder on the panel, two contestants find out love is a battlefield as they explosively fight it out to see who remains in the competition.
Clifton Shores Season 1 at 21:00
[Episode 10: Walking On Fire]
Quinton takes the Quintessential girls on a team building week and safari at South Africa’s premiere resort, Sun City. While Destiny bonds with Katy and makes amends with Jamillette, Claire and Jamillette get into trouble when their boyfriends arrive to surprise them.
The team building facilitator puts the girls through many gruelling tasks as he makes his assessments. At the end of it all, he tells Quinton that while Destiny is a natural leader, so is Katy, and it looks like Quinton has to choose between the two.
Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 4 at 21h30
[Episode 13: Grand Finale]
The competition reaches epic proportions as the top 3 queens compete in their final challenge starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit “Glamazon”.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode: The Storm of the Century]
With an apocalyptic storm headed to Philly, The Gang joins the panicking masses in a race to secure scarce resources. As Dennis, Mac, Charlie and Dee get caught up in the frenzy, Frank refuses to buy into the media hype about the storm.
WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBERJersey Couture Season 2 at 20h00
[Episode 11: A Hard Sell]Kim faces her toughest appointment ever when a picky Park Avenue princess tests her patience. Later, Chrissy helps an uptight businesswoman unleash her frisky side.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 8: Zac Posen]
Designer Zac Posen surprises the girls at their beach house to inform them they will be wearing his Fall 2010 collection during this week's runway challenge.
THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 at 19h30
[Episode 22 – Happiness & Joy]
Cynthia hosts a model call at the Bailey Agency hoping to find Atlanta's next "it" girl. NeNe makes a major decision about her marriage, and later meets with her "business partner" John, who surprises her with another gift.
Kim is also in the giving spirit and surprises her new fiance with an extravagant birthday present. Meanwhile, Kandi launches her sex-toy line in a big way, but realises it'll take more than masseurs and vibrators to bring "happiness and joy" to the ladies.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 09: Margherita Missoni]Tyra informs the final six girls they will be moving to Italy.
FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER LisaRaye: The Real McCoy Season 2 at 19h00
[Episode 4: Run for her Life]
Before heading to Chicago, LisaRaye trains for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event. She visits her mother’s house for a birthday celebration. LisaRaye becomes aware that a close friend has cancer.
Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode: Friends, Facelifts and Florida]Vicki Gunvalson is focused on repairing her marriage to Donn and schemes a big surprise to celebrate their upcoming 15th wedding anniversary. To teach her 20-month old twin girls the importance of keeping up their good looks, Alexis Bellino takes them for their first mani/pedi at a nail salon.
It's plastic surgery day for the Curtins when Lynne undergoes a face-lift, while her oldest daughter Raquel has a bump removed from her nose. Meanwhile, Tamra Barney jumps back into the real estate game by showing her first house in several years.
Vicki travels to Florida for an insurance convention and invites all the Housewives to join her for a ladies-only getaway. Alexis tells Gretchen that if she goes on Vicki's trip, Jim will definitely be accompanying her. Gretchen begins to wonder about everyone's confining relationships.
The Bachelor Season 16 starts at 20h30
[Episode 1]The bachelor returns to the mansion for the season's first cocktail party; a septuagenarian confesses her love; a bachelorette shows up at the mansion on a horse; one contestant is left in tears; seven of the 25 women are sent home.
MONDAY 29 OCTOBER
Basketball Wives Season 3 at 19h30 and 20h30
[Episodes 11 and 12]
11. Reunion Part 1: John Salley returns to host another exciting reunion with the first ladies of basketball. Volatile topics include Jen and Eric's divorce and Meeka hoping to set the record straight on what REALLY went down this season between her and the cast.
12. Reunion Part 2: In the second half of Season 3's Reunion Special, John Salley coaxes the ladies into dishing more dirt about their drama with Meeka and the status of Evelyn's relationship with Chad is also up for discussion.
The Office Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode: Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager]
When Jim rejects Jo's offer, Dwight becomes acting manager at the Scranton branch, but an accident could cause his tenure to be short-lived.
TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER Platinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[We are Risk Takers]The songwriters display their talents on the mean streets of LA in the riskiest challenge of the season. One songwriter gambles away their chances when a twist forces the contestants to show their artistic versatility in front of the judges including songwriting phenomenal Bonnie McKee.
Clifton Shores Season 1 at 21:00
[Episode 11: Uncertain Destiny]The Quintessential girls return from the team building weekend and Destiny thinks things are back on track. But in their first meeting Quinton tells them there may be some drastic changes in the house, and Katy could be the new boss.
Jamillette tells Destiny she is getting way too boring as a result of all work and no play, and tries to get her to hook up with guys at a club. But Destiny has a secret of her own, a secret she can only tell her brother Toby: she thinks she has feelings for Quinton. She swears him to secrecy and he promises not to tell.
Quinton calls a meeting with Katy in private, where he fires her.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 7 at 22h30
[Episode: Chardee McDennis: The Game of Games]What's The Gang to do on a rainy day but play the most twisted (and self-made) board game ever. Dee and Dennis square off against Mac, Charlie and Frank in this battle of wits, wild cards and wine.
WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER Jersey Couture Season 2 at 20h00
[Episode 12: Weight Loss Beauties]Chrissy helps a slimmed-down beauty shop owner find a daring new look. Later, a mom's search for a sexy, birthday dress shocks her conservative daughters.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 10: Kyle Hagler]
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