Oprah Winfrey Network August 2013 Highlights
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OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK AUGUST 2013 HIGHLIGHTS Visit www.press.discovery.com/us/own for select episodic photography and screeners CONTINUING SERIES (New Episodes) (P) Denotes: Premieres OPRAH’S NEXT CHAPTER (60 Minutes) Sundays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) The award-winning primetime series features Oprah Winfrey as she steps outside of the studio for riveting, enlightening and in-depth conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, thought leaders and real-life families. (P) Sunday, August 4 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Gloria Estefan Oprah sits down for a traditional Cuban-style lunch with seven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan, the most successful Latin crossover artist of all time, at Gloria’s home in Vero Beach, Florida. Oprah discusses Gloria’s upbringing as a Cuban exile, her iconic career and how she got the world listening to Latin music, developing some of music’s biggest stars including Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Marc Anthony. She also shares her journey back from the bus crash in the 1990s that almost stopped her from ever performing again. Gloria is joined by Emilio Estefan, her husband of nearly 35 years and a 19-time Grammy Award winning musician and producer; 18-year-old daughter Emily Estefan; son Nayib Estefan, his wife Lara and their one-year-old son Sasha, the Estefan’s first grandchild; and Lili Estefan, the Estefan’s niece and a television host on Univision. (P) Sunday, August 11 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Lee Daniels’ The Butler Oprah sits down with fellow cast members from “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” including Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker and David Oyelowo along with Academy Award-nominated director Lee Daniels to discuss the making of the highly anticipated feature film. They talk about filming in New Orleans with an all- star cast including John Cusack, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jane Fonda, Terrence Howard, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Robin Williams, James Marsden, Alan Rickman, Vanessa Redgrave and Liev Schreiber and how they were able to depict the journey of one man, Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler. (P) Sunday, August 18 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Lindsay Lohan Oprah and actress Lindsay Lohan come together for an exclusive highly anticipated in-depth conversation. (P) Sunday, August 25 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Tina Turner Oprah travels to the South of France for an intimate conversation with rock and roll legend, Tina Turner. In the only interview following the iconic singer's private wedding ceremony in Switzerland to longtime love Erwin Bach, Oprah joins Tina during a stop on their honeymoon, to talk love, retirement and her private life out of the spotlight. OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (60 Minutes) Sundays (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” tracks down “Oprah” show guests who made you laugh...and made you cry. Find out where they are now, plus see what happened to the biggest newsmakers of all time and how their lives changed after sudden fame and notoriety turned their worlds upside down. (P) Sunday, August 4 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Life After Scandal: Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan, Marla Maples, Danny Bonaduce In 1990, pop duo Milli Vanilli became music’s biggest scandal when it was discovered that they hadn’t sung a note on their own record. Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan tells his side of the story. “The Partridge Family” star Danny Bonaduce talks about being homeless and famous. Plus, Donald Trump’s ex-wife Marla Maples talks about her spiritual side and her relationship with her daughter, Tiffany Trump, and the Trump family. (P) Sunday, August 11 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: American Idols, Brian Dunkleman and Anna Nicole Smith's 6-year-old Daughter Justin Guarini and Ruben Studdard discuss life after “American Idol.” Playboy and Guess model Anna Nicole Smith was the subject of endless fascination even after she died. Larry Birkhead, her past partner and father to their daughter Dannielynn, talks about life without Anna. (P) Sunday, August 18 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Fabio, Todd Bridges, and Erin Brockovich 90’s hunk Fabio talks about why he’s never been married. Erin Brockovich, the single mom who brought down a billion dollar company, reveals the downside of fame. “Diff’rent Strokes” actor Todd Bridges talks about his past and fatherhood. IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE (60 Minutes) Saturdays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) In the popular self-help series, bestselling author, life coach, minister and television host Iyanla Vanzant goes behind closed doors and deep inside the most private parts of people’s lives to uncover what is making them sad, angry, depressed or feeling unfulfilled. Through emotional heart-to-heart conversations and often a dose of tough-love, Iyanla helps individuals confront what is not working in their lives and take the necessary steps to fix what is broken. (P) Saturday, August 3 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Fix My Full House Iyanla responds to a letter from a daughter asking for help with her angry mother and soon realizes that there are far deeper issues threatening her family, including a home packed with 14 houseguests. (P) Saturday, August 10 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Fix My Raging Spouse Belinda and her husband Rosendo confess that their constant fighting has them on the verge of divorce and their two daughters are caught in the middle. Iyanla tries to help the couple move past their tumultuous past and to learn how to trust one another again, before it is too late. (P) Saturday, August 17 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Fix My Hoop Star Life Iyanla travels to Atlanta to help retired WNBA professional basketball player Chamique Holdsclaw who continues to struggle with personal demons that have caused her to snap in the past. (P) Saturday, August 24 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Traci and Andre Iyanla works with parents Traci and Andre, both overwhelmed by disappointment and stress stemming from the life choices their two adult children are making. Iyanla seeks to demonstrate how the parents can love and support their children, even when they do not agree with their decisions. She also helps Traci and Andre's children understand how they should make their own unique choices, even when their parents do not approve. WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S (60 Minutes) Saturdays (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) When Robbie Montgomery, a 1960s backup singer and former Ikette, suffered a collapsed lung and had to stop singing, she decided to pour her talents into another creative venture: a soul food restaurant called Sweetie Pie’s. At her family-centered eateries, which include Sweetie Pie’s at the Mangrove, Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust and the original Sweetie Pie’s established in 1996, which Miss Robbie runs with her son, Tim, both hilarity and drama are offered in equal measure. This docu-series follows the loud, loving and often singing Montgomery family as they work to expand their empire, one soulful dish at a time. (P) Saturday, August 3 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Baby-Proofed As Tim gets his new place ready for his first weekend alone with son TJ, he gives Andre a crash course in the family business. Meanwhile, Charles has a pregnancy scare that seems to panic everyone but him, until Miss Robbie has something to say about it. (P) Saturday, August 10 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Vote for Me, I’ll Set You Free Tim and Miss Robbie fight over co-worker Ike, while Andre selects an unlikely driving teacher in Charles. Meanwhile, Tim tries to boost business with a contest to see who will be the face on the official Sweetie Pie’s t-shirt. (P) Saturday, August 17 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: You Gonna Learn Today! As Tim struggles with a return to the dating scene, he doesn’t hesitate in going ahead with a delivery business without consulting his mom. Meanwhile, Miss Robbie is fed up with Charles, but this time he can’t sweet talk his way out of it. (P) Saturday, August 24 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sweetie Pie’s On-the-Go After getting fired from Upper Crust, Charles takes Tim up on his offer to help him launch a new Sweetie Pie’s delivery service. Meanwhile, Jenae and Monique want to set Miss Robbie up on a date, but her high standards prove challenging. THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS (60 Minutes) Tuesdays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) From prolific writer, director, producer Tyler Perry, “The Haves and the Have Nots” follows the complicated dynamic between the rich and powerful Cryer family and the hired help who work in their opulent mansion set in Savannah, Georgia. (P) Tuesday, August 6 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: In Recovery Candace (Tika Sumpter) and Jim (John Schneider) have an explosive exchange. Amanda (Jaclyn Betham) recovers from a suicide attempt and Katheryn (Renee Lawless) faces surgery. Wyatt (Aaron O’Connell) receives a visit from his past. Veronica (Angela Robinson) assists Benny (Tyler Lepley) and confronts Jim about Candace. (P) Tuesday, August 13 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: What Are You Doing Here? As Veronica (Angela Robinson) is still searching for answers about Benny’s (Tyler Lepley) case, the detective comes across interesting information.