Tuesday, August 13, 2019

THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2019 (ALL TIMES ET)

*REVISED*
THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR TUESDAY,
AUGUST 20, 2019 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:
 Programming information has been updated for MYSTERIES
DECODED, “Mothman,” airing Tuesday, August 20 (9:00-10:00pm ET)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
PANDORA
“What Was It You Wanted” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD)
(HDTV)
HACKED AND EXPOSED – When Pilar’s (Banita Sendhu) bio-organic implants are hacked,
Jax (Priscilla Quintana) and Ralen (Ben Radcliffe) lead an investigation to help save their friend
and find out who’s responsible and stop them from continuing to torment Pilar. Jenn Wexler
directed the episode with teleplay by Lisa Klink and story by Mark A. Altman (#106).  Original
airdate 8/20/2019.

MYSTERIES DECODED
“Mothman” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
THE PROPHET OF DISASTER — In 1967, following the deadliest bridge collapse in U.S.
history, rumors began swirling that the appearance of a mysterious winged creature — part bird,
part man — may have been a warning of the impending disaster. In the wake of new evidence,
U.S. Navy veteran turned private investigator Jennifer Marshall and author MJ Banias head to
West Virginia to investigate reports that the Mothman may be back (#102). Original airdate
8/20/2019.

THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF
AUGUST 18, 2019 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:
 The network broadcast series premiere of I SHIP IT, “Somewhere
Magical,” will air Monday, August 19 (9:00-10:00pm ET)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“David Copperfield Vs. Penn & Teller” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL)
(HDTV)
WORLD-FAMOUS MAGICIANS PENN & TELLER ARE BACK FOR SEASON 6 OF FOOL
US! — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-
famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately
try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their
celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV
audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians
featured in the episode include David Copperfield, Jan Reinder, Ondřej Pšenička and Giancarlo
Bernini. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host (#601). Original airdate
6/17/2019.

PANDORA
“Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine)” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
(TV-14, DLSV) (HDTV)
SINS OF THE FATHER – Thomas’s (Martin Bobb-Semple) telepathic father arrives on campus
and tries to enlist his estranged son in a dangerous heist in which nothing is as simple as it
appears. Brett Simmons directed the episode with teleplay by Darin Scott and story by Steve
Kriozere (#105).  Original airdate 8/11/2019.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Magic Meatballs” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DV) (HDTV)

DOG MEAT MAGIC — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and
fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to
immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn &
Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience
and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The
magicians featured in the episode include Anca & Lucca, Tom Stone, Jon & Owen – The Passing
Zone and Horret Wu. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host (#609).
Original airdate 8/19/2019.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jeff Davis 9” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
IT’S A BUNCH OF LAUGHS — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles,
Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jeff Davis, put their comedic skills
to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas
supplied by the studio audience.  The four performers must use the little information they have
and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as
perform songs.  After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four
performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode.  Directed by Geraldine Dowd
(#701).     Original airdate 8/19/2019.

I SHIP IT
“Somewhere Magical” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, S) (HDTV)
SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Ella (Helen Highfield) is a fangirl and aspiring writer.
While working at a boutique shipping agency, Ella writes fanfiction for her favorite TV show,
“Superstition,” and dreams of one day making her fantasies a reality. She works with her
boyfriend, the charming yet albeit-vanilla Tim (Riley Neldam), and lives next door to him with
her best friend Winnie (guest star Jazz Raycole). One fateful day, Ella’s actress friend Sasha
(Yasmine Al-Bustami) places a flower delivery order to the showrunner of “Superstition” and
Ella seizes the opportunity to not only make the delivery but to visit the set of her favorite show
resulting in Ella throwing caution to the wind and quitting her job to become a writer’s PA on
“Superstition.” Her fangirl fantasies being to collide with reality in unexpected ways, in both her
creative life and love life. The episode was written by Yulin Kuang and directed by Mo Perkins.
Original airdate 8/19/2019.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
PANDORA
“What Was It You Wanted” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD)
(HDTV)
HACKED AND EXPOSED – When Pilar’s (Banita Sendhu) bio-organic implants are hacked,
Jax (Priscilla Quintana) and Ralen (Ben Radcliffe) lead an investigation to help save their friend
and find out who’s responsible and stop them from continuing to torment Pilar. Jenn Wexler
directed the episode with teleplay by Lisa Klink and story by Mark A. Altman (#106).  Original
airdate 8/20/2019.

MYSTERIES DECODED
“TBA” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Program information TBA

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
BULLETPROOF
“Episode 3” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
THE CHASE IS ON – Pike (Ashley Walters) and Bishop (Noel Clarke) are outraged when the
Sharp case is moved to another unit and are instead reassigned to take down a local drug gang.
Meanwhile, Arjana (Lashana Lynch) needs money to fund a big opportunity at work, meaning
Pike must swallow his pride and ask his dad for help. The CW original airdate 8/21/2019.

HYPNOTIZE ME
“School” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION — Contestants put their skills to the test as they are sent back
to school and challenged to complete simple tasks all while being hypnotized by Hypnotist Keith
Barry. Participants take a blast to the past as they revisit subjects like art, science, gym, and even
a take a pop quiz. Believing they are a doctor, a schoolgirl with a huge crush, and a gorgeous
supermodel, these alter egos ultimately cause hilarious hurdles that unwittingly sabotage their
success. After each round of hypnoses, host Taye Diggs will inform the audience of the amount
of money earned and later declare the ultimate amount won following the final group challenge.
Directed by Chris Power (#108).     Original airdate 8/21/2019.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
THE OUTPOST
“Where You Go, People Die” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
COMING TOGETHER – Zed (guest star Reece Ritchie) waits for Talon (Jessica Green) after a
mysterious disappearance. Tobin (guest star Aaron Fontaine) faces his despised cousin while
Gwynn (Imogen Waterhouse) makes Tobin an offer he can’t refuse. A surprise visitor to the
Outpost interrupts a royal ceremony. Anand Desai-Barochia also stars. The episode was written
by Jason Faller & Kynan Griffin and directed by Milan Todorovic (#207). Original airdate
8/22/2019.

TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES
“Scion” – (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V)

INSPIRED BY THE VIRAL FAN FICTION OF THE TWO SENTENCE HORROR GENRE –
When a rebellious teen is diagnosed with terminal cancer, his family’s legacy and wealth ensure
him a place in an exclusive, experimental treatment center that has a far more sinister
transformation in mind.  Natalia Lyudin directed the episode written by Sehaj Sethi (#105).
Original airdate 8/22/2019.

TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES
“Gentleman” – (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV)
INSPIRED BY THE VIRAL FAN FICTION OF THE TWO SENTENCE HORROR GENRE —
A serial killer with an obsession for single moms stalks a young mother who rejected him.
Natalia Lyudin directed the episode written by C.S. McMullen (#101). Original airdate 8/8/2019

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
MASTERS OF ILLUSION
“Random Feats of Magic and One Fireball” — (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) (TV-PG)
(HDTV)
DESTINED PREDICTION — Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing
magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills
ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a
studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Tetro, Bill Cook, Anna DeGuzman,
Andi Gladwin, Steve Brundage and Greg Frewin (#610). Original airdate 8/23/2019.

THE BIG STAGE
“Drama on the Silks, Cool Cats and Fifty Shades of Stacey’s Mom!” — (8:30-
9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
WORLDS COLLIDE – The Big Stage is the ultimate non-competitive platform for talented acts
from around the world to display their mastery of performance, with disciplines ranging from
singing and stand-up routines to impressive acrobatics and aerial dance, along with everything in
between. Acts include Maya Kramer, Poreotics, Ryan Goldsher, Ace Young with Diana
Degarmo, and Savitsky Cats. Hosted by Elizabeth Stanton and James Maslow, the episode is
produced by David McKenzie and David Martin for Associated Television International (#110).
Original airdate 8/23/2019.

HYPNOTIZE ME
“School” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION — Contestants put their skills to the test as they are sent back
to school and challenged to complete simple tasks all while being hypnotized by Hypnotist Keith
Barry. Participants take a blast to the past as they revisit subjects like art, science, gym, and even
a take a pop quiz. Believing they are a doctor, a schoolgirl with a huge crush, and a gorgeous
supermodel, these alter egos ultimately cause hilarious hurdles that unwittingly sabotage their
success. After each round of hypnoses, host Taye Diggs will inform the audience of the amount
of money earned and later declare the ultimate amount won following the final group challenge.
Directed by Chris Power (#108).     Original airdate 8/21/2019.

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