OWN: NETWORK MARCH 2013 HIGHLIGHTS

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NEW SERIES & SEASONS (P) Denotes: Premieres

“OPRAH’S MASTER CLASS” (60 Minutes) Season Premiere - Sunday, March 3 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) "Oprah's Master Class" tells the stories you've never heard from the people you thought you knew best. Hand-picked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world, true modern masters share their successes, their failures, their triumphs, disappointments and heartbreaks. "Oprah's Master Class" offers an unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of the famous people we love, respect and admire. Season two will feature Alicia Keys, Cindy Crawford, Tom Brokaw, and Stevie Nicks. Future Spring episodes will feature Lenny Kravitz, Susan Sarandon, Diahann Carroll and Berry Gordy.

(P) Sunday, March 3 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Alicia Keys Raised by a single mother in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, multi Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys talks about the trajectory of her life; getting bitten by the singing bug, following her passion, being a wife to her husband, Swizz Beatz, a mother to her son Egypt and letting go of the anger she had towards her father.

(P) Sunday, March 10 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Cindy Crawford After losing her brother to leukemia, supermodel/entrepreneur Cindy Crawford learned to find the power in pain. She talks candidly about what her ex-husband Richard Gere taught her, the perfect storm of events that resulted in her rise to becoming one of the world’s top models, how she really feels about aging and her best friend and husband, Rande Gerber.

(P) Sunday, March 17 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Tom Brokaw Legendary journalist Tom Brokaw talks intimately about dropping out of college, the major stories he has covered in his career, the challenges he and his fellow journalists faced on 9/11, competing with respect and taking risks.

(P) Sunday, March 24 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Stevie Nicks Singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks discusses her mother’s recent passing, her bold approach that led to a legendary musical partnership with Lindsey Buckingham, her band Fleetwood Mac, her decision to forgo marriage to pursue her music, the mistakes she has made including marrying her friend’s husband, her challenges with drugs and getting clean.

“OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?” (60 Minutes) Season Premiere - Tuesday, March 19 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Their stories made headlines across America. “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” tracks down memorable “Oprah” show guests who made you laugh...and made you cry. Find out where they are now, plus see what happened to some of the biggest newsmakers of all time and how their lives changed after sudden fame and notoriety turned their worlds upside down. Upcoming episodes feature Dennis Rodman, “Octomom” Nadya Suleman, Gennifer Flowers, Sinbad, Marion Jones and Candace Bushnell.

(P) Tuesday, March 19 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Dennis Rodman, Gennifer Flowers & Nadya Suleman Dennis Rodman was one of the most controversial and flamboyant superstars of the NBA. In the nineties, the notorious 6’8” professional basketball player was the number one rebounder on the court, but he was equally known for his dyed hair, piercings, tattoos and press-grabbing antics on and off the court. It’s been 16 years since Rodman’s appearance on the “Oprah” show. Now, Rodman reveals what his life is like since his days of dominating the spotlight, including his most surprising recent project: writing a children’s book. Then, in 1992, former Arkansas TV reporter Gennifer Flowers was one of the first women to come forward about a political sex scandal. It’s been 21 years since and at her home near New Orleans, Flowers talks about what she thinks men in politics today can learn from her story. Also, a medical first in 2009 made news around the world when Nadya Suleman, better known as Octomom, already a mom of six, gave birth to the world’s longest surviving octuplets. Overnight, Suleman became the most controversial and scrutinized mom in America. Now the octuplets are four years old and Suleman reveals why she agreed to star in an adult movie and why she was forced to move into a new home.

(P) Tuesday, March 26 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sinbad, Disgraced Olympian Marion Jones & Candace Bushnell Sinbad rose to fame in the early nineties as a stand-up comedian and actor most well-known as the loveable character coach Walter Oakes on the hit TV series “A Different World” and his popular HBO comedy specials. After 14 “Oprah” show appearances, Sinbad is back talking about his new band, family, and the greatest lessons he’s learned over the past three decades. Then, Olympic runner Marion Jones was once hailed as the fastest woman in the world and a hero to millions until she was found guilty of lying about using steroids and served six months in federal prison. Four years later, she talks about what life is like for her today, and how she explains to her children about her choices in life. Plus, find out what she has to say about Lance Armstrong’s recent doping confession to Oprah. Then, “Sex And The City” was a cultural phenomenon created by best-selling novelist Candace Bushnell. Sixteen years later, find out about the new novel she is working on, why she prefers to stay away from the limelight, and about her divorce to real life dancer who inspired Mikhail Baryshnikov’s character in the series.

CONTINUING SERIES (New Episodes) (P) Denotes: Premieres

“OPRAH’S NEXT CHAPTER” (60 Minutes) Sundays (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) The 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, March 3 (9 p.m.-10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Wayans Family Oprah Winfrey sits down for a hilarious afternoon with The Wayans, the first family of comedy. Two generations, including Keenan, Kim, Shawn, Marlon, Damon Jr., Damien Dante and Craig, chat about family and the future of comedy.

(P) Sunday, March 10 (9 p.m.-10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Chelsea Handler Chelsea Handler talks to Oprah Winfrey about her successful show, her millionaire beau Andre Balazs, the difficult relationship with her father and how getting a DUI at 21 launched her stand-up career. Later, Chelsea sets the record straight about rapper 50 Cent.

“” (60 Minutes) Sundays (11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET/PT) The Emmy® Award-winning series “Super Soul Sunday" delivers a thought- provoking, eye-opening and inspiring block of programming designed to help viewers awaken to their best selves and discover a deeper connection to the world around them. Home to Oprah’s Book Club 2.0, “Super Soul Sunday" features exclusive interviews and all-new conversations between Oprah Winfrey and top thinkers, authors, filmmakers and spiritual leaders. Exploring themes and issues including happiness, personal fulfillment, wellness, spirituality and conscious living, "Super Soul Sunday" presents an array of perspectives on what it means to be alive in today’s world. Guests who have appeared include Wayne Dyer, Gary Zukav, Debbie Ford, Marianne Williamson, Ram Dass, Caroline Myss, DeVon Franklin, Sarah Ban Breathnach, Michael Singer, Daniel Pink, Thich Nhat Hanh and Oprah’s Book Club author Cheryl Strayed. The series also presents Rainn Wilson’s collection of uplifting short films created under his SoulPancake banner.

(P) Sunday, March 3 (11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Oprah & Don Miguel Ruiz: The Four Agreements Oprah Winfrey sits down with don Miguel Ruiz, author of the New York Times bestselling book "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom." During this candid interview, Ruiz shares how his near death experiences opened him to more profound levels of spiritual awareness. Inspired to guide others on the spiritual path, Ruiz discusses the profound power of each of the four agreements.

(P) Sunday, March 10 (11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Oprah & Dr. Robin Smith Oprah Winfrey interviews best-selling author Dr. Robin L. Smith about her new book “Hungry: The Truth About Being Full.”

“OUR AMERICA WITH LISA LING” (60 Minutes) Tuesdays (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) Journalist Lisa Ling takes viewers along for an in-depth look at some of the most controversial and thought-provoking issues in the United States today. From the real world of BDSM to our nation’s battle with childhood obesity to the loving lifestyle of polyamory to Ling’s own father’s struggle with aging, in each episode Ling immerses herself into the lives of the people she meets and challenges viewers to understand different perspectives and sometimes even question what they themselves have always believed to be true in OUR AMERICA.

(P) Tuesday, March 5 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: I Love You & You...& You Can you imagine being happily married and still dating someone else with your spouse's consent? There are half a million people practicing polyamory in America. Host Lisa Ling meets three families who are pushing the limits of love, commitment and family.

(P) Tuesday, March 12 (10 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Families of Killers Host Lisa Ling meets the Unabomber’s brother, a serial killer’s daughter and a school shooter’s father. She delves behind the curtain of shame and vilification surrounding the families of notorious killers to get a glimpse of the heartbreak, guilt and love.

“” (60 Minutes) Fridays (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) “Police Women of Dallas” follows the lives of four extraordinary women -- three police officers and a detective -- as they provide a first-person account of their intensely demanding and often dangerous lives as officers of the law. Each episode is packed with adrenaline, bringing viewers along for the ride as the women risk their lives to keep the streets of Dallas safe. Every day brings a delicate balance as the women juggle their lives as mothers, sisters and wives against a career that comes with serious risks.

(P) Friday, March 1 (8 p.m.-9 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: He Hit Me First! Yvette gets a scary surprise when an intoxicated man suddenly jumps into the front seat of her car. Tracy responds to a carjacking with multiple suspects. Angela investigates a suspected kidnapping. Cheryl has an unusual run-in with a man and his horse.

(P) Friday, March 8 (8 p.m.-9 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Pretty Good Little Fight Cheryl is forced to draw her gun after a high-speed chase. Yvette handles a hostile suspect during a drug bust. Angela investigates an armed robber with gang ties. Tracy must deal with her fear of dogs during a domestic dispute over a pit bull.

(P) Friday, March 15 (8 p.m.-9 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Good Situation To Get Shot Yvette races with lights and sirens to reports of a man with a gun. Tracy answers a call involving a landlord making threats. Cheryl rolls up on a nasty car accident. Angela investigates a robbery and assault in a parking lot.

“BLACKBOARD WARS” (60 Minutes) Saturdays (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) “Blackboard Wars” centers on a high school tarnished by failing academic performance and stigmatized by a culture of violence. Granted unprecedented access, cameras go behind the scenes to follow education maverick Steve Barr and no-nonsense principal Dr. Marvin Thompson as they embark together on an unpredictable mission to reinvent and revive the struggling school. Throughout the series, viewers will witness the daily challenges the staff face as their students struggle with a range of emotionally demanding obstacles including homelessness, violence, drug use and teenage pregnancy. Tensions mount as teachers struggle to earn the trust of the students amidst intense scrutiny from the community. The staff must pull together as they strive to establish the new vision for the high school and provide a better future for their students.

(P) Saturday, March 2 (9 p.m.-10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Baptism by Fire The mission to transform John McDonogh High School is moving forward, and the pressure is mounting for Principal, Dr. Marvin Thompson. He deals with escalating unrest from the teachers over the lack of a strong disciplinary system in the school.

(P) Saturday, March 9 (9 p.m.-10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode Four As John McDonogh High celebrates Homecoming week, growing resistance to the charter organization by certain members of the community is threatening to derail the school’s progress.

(P) Saturday, March 16 (9 p.m.-10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode Five The faculty at John McDonogh High School are shaken when one of their students is involved in a shooting. Meanwhile, a motivational speaker is brought in to speak with seniors about their future.

(P) Saturday, March 23 (9 p.m.-10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode Six The school goes on high alert when a student threatens to commit suicide.

“HOME MADE SIMPLE” (60 Minutes) Saturdays (9-10 a.m. ET/PT) Each week host Paige Davis and her team of experts meet a couple who find themselves stuck in their quest of making over a room, tackling a once-in-a- lifetime event or repurposing that favorite antique. Whether our couples are married, best friends, sisters or mother/daughter, our host and experts guide them through a series of clever ideas, renewed recipes and surprisingly simple do it yourself projects as they build to the big reveal. With teamwork they learn to complete their transformations and the “Home Made Simple” experts show our couples short cuts to simplify their homes, so they can live their best lives.

(P) Saturday, March 2 (9 a.m.-10 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: Patio Made Simple Host Paige Davis and her team of experts turn a back porch into a paradise resort for a hardworking family complete with a Zen fountain, hanging wood recliner and deck furniture that comes alive. Plus, viewers get a look at bento box kid food and a baby blanket beanbag chair.

(P) Saturday, March 9 (9 a.m.-10 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: Get the Baby Out of the Bathroom! Like many families across America, the Nolette's are faced with trying to find room for their ever-expanding clan. Funny enough, Mom and Dad solved their space problem by turning their bathroom into a nursery for baby number two. Now it's time for the toddler to get a big girl bed and an updated room. Host Paige Davis and her team come up with some great ideas for the family.

(P) Saturday, March 16 (9 a.m.-10 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: Heart of Home Needs Help, Stat! Hollywood takes over “Home Made Simple.” Reclaimed wood from an iconic celebrity’s home is used to build a table and an accent wall. To top it off, a famous Tinsel Town chef cooks a special gluten-free breakfast.

(P) Saturday, March 23 (9 a.m.-10 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: New York Style Invades Teen Rooms The Robley's let New York styles take over their kids’ bedrooms and a surprise from a teen sensation has the boys literally spraying graffiti on their walls. In addition, Chef Jesse is presented with the challenge of a three-course meal under $25 for the whole family.

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PUBLICITY CONTACTS:

Domenic Morea [email protected], 323.602.5516 Our America with Lisa Ling

Staci R. Collins Jackson [email protected], 312.633.5262 Oprah’s Master Class, Oprah’s Next Chapter

Leah Sparkes [email protected], 312.633.5270 Oprah: Where Are They Now?, Super Soul Sunday

Chelsea Hettrick [email protected], 323.602.5632 Blackboard Wars, Oprah’s Next Chapter

Jessica Boyer [email protected], 323.602.5624 Home Made Simple, Police Women of Dallas