OWN: NETWORK JULY 2014 HIGHLIGHTS

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NEW SERIES & SEASONS (P) Denotes: Premieres

WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S Season Premiere - Saturday, July 12 (9 p.m. - 10 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, July 12 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: 301 Sweetie Pie's is on a roll as Miss Robbie & Tim shift gears away from Houston, heading down to check out a possible restaurant on Beale Street in Memphis. Meanwhile, back in St. Louis, Tim’s new hire has tough new rules that has Mangrove’s old timers asking where they fit in.

(P) Saturday, July 19 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: 302 With only five weeks to open in Memphis, Tim tries to convince Miss Robbie to let a culinary school staff the kitchen. Meanwhile, Michelle & Danielle continue to clash with their new boss, and Jenae & Tim have strong differing opinions on preschools for TJ.

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

OPRAH’S MASTER CLASS Sundays (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) The acclaimed, Emmy nominated series "Oprah's Master Class" returns for its fourth season featuring unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers we love, respect and admire, with modern masters hand-picked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world. From award-winning actors and musicians to groundbreaking journalists, "Oprah's Master Class" tells the stories you've never heard from the people you thought you knew best. This season includes Justin Timberlake, , Tim McGraw, Robin Roberts, Barbara Walters, Lionel Richie, Vanessa Williams, Billy Bob Thornton and Sharon Stone.

(P) Sunday, July 13 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Vanessa Williams Vanessa Williams, award-winning singer and actress, opens up about her Miss America controversy, her Grammy-nominated hit single, “Save the Best for Last,” motherhood and how she believes success comes from ‘giving your whole heart.’

(P) Sunday, July 20 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Billy Bob Thornton Academy Award-winning actor, director, screenwriter and musician, Billy Bob Thornton is a story teller at heart and describes how, in his own words, he’s ‘lived a thousand lifetimes.’ From his humble beginnings growing up in an Arkansas town with a population of 110, Billy Bob opens up about his family, relationships, success, and gives advice on how to keep the artist inside alive.

(P) Sunday, July 27 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sharon Stone Award-winning actress Sharon Stone opens up about her illustrious career, fighting to survive a brain aneurism and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way, offering a beautiful example of staying in gratitude and focusing on joy.

OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Sundays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” features updates on some of the biggest newsmakers and most memorable Oprah show guests of all time.

(P) Sunday, July 6 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Geraldo, Scott Wolf, Elvira, Terry McMillan, & The Shark Attack Survivor Updates with television host and journalist Geraldo Rivera; “Party of Five’s” Scott Wolf; Elvira, Mistress of the Dark; author Terry McMillan and the survivor of a brutal shark attack.

(P) Sunday, July 13 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Mel B., Yanni & An Update on the Wife Who Left Her Husband for a Woman Updates with Spice girl Mel B., New Age music superstar Yanni checks in while on his 2014 world tour, and the wife who left her husband for another woman.

(P) Sunday, July 20 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Jaclyn Smith, Sheila E. & Louie Anderson Updates with “Charlie’s Angels” star and designer Jaclyn Smith, comedian Louie Anderson, and Grammy-nominated Prince protégé Sheila E.

(P) Sunday, July 27 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Nicole Richie, Fran Drescher & Tom Green Oprah interviews television personality and fashion designer Nicole Richie, plus fascinating updates with “The Nanny’s” Fran Drescher and comedian Tom Green.

THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Tuesdays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) From prolific writer, director, producer , “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. The series stars John Schneider (“Dukes of Hazzard”) and Tika Sumpter (“”).

(P) Tuesday, July 1 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Sarandon Hotel After Candace (Tika Sumpter) gets free from her kidnappers, she seeks out the assistance of Warlock to help her get even with Jim Cryer (John Schneider). Also, Jeffery (Gavin Houston) gets seduced by Melissa and has a one-night stand.

(P) Tuesday, July 8 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Again and Again Tensions are high as Jim (John Schneider) plots to clear Wyatt’s (Aaron O’Connell) name, Candace (Tika Sumpter) panics about Quincy, and Veronica (Angela Robinson) catches David (Peter Parros) in a compromising situation.

(P) Tuesday, July 15 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Something’s Wrong With Amanda Katheryn (Renee Lawless) panics when she discovers that Amanda (Jaclyn Betham) has left the estate with Quincy. D.A. Sallison continues her pursuit of Wyatt (Aaron O’Connell) and Jim (John Schneider). Meanwhile, Candace (Tika Sumpter) hides out at Jeffery’s (Gavin Houston) apartment.

(P) Tuesday, July 22 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Norman Hewens Jim (John Schneider) saves Wyatt (Aaron O’Connell) from going to jail when a news report claims that there is another individual responsible for the hit-and-run. Also, Jim gets a visit from Carlos, who claims Jim is his father.

(P) Tuesday, July 29 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Checkmate Katheryn (Renee Lawless) plans a celebratory dinner at the Cryer estate that goes awry when Quincy shows up. Candace (Tika Sumpter) exacts her revenge on Jim (John Schneider).

OPERATION CHANGE Series Premiere - Monday, June 23 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) “Operation Change” follows Bill & Tani Austin and their son Steven Sawalich from the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a global non-profit organization that gives free hearing aids to those in need, as they are joined by celebrities and philanthropists to tackle some of the most challenging issues plaguing our world today. The series features former President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, Sir Elton John, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Donna Karan, and Harry Connick, Jr. among many others, each working to benefit a different region and local organization. From the West Bank of Palestine to the wilds of Papua New Guinea, this documentary series reveals the untold stories of some of the world’s seemingly insurmountable challenges, as well as its greatest heroes.

(P) Monday, July 7 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Tazania The last remaining traditional tribe of Africa, the Maasai, is battling lions and hyenas for one resource: water. Far removed from modern-day conveniences, volunteers work to obtain a sustainable supply of water and are supported there by football players Greg Jennings, Tommie Harris, Larry Fitzgerald, Ray Lewis and the non-profit organization WorldServe.

(P) Monday, July 14 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Colombia The team immerses themselves in one of the most dangerous slums in Bogota, Colombia. They focus their efforts on building a community center out of plastic bottles for displaced refugees, who fear for their lives at the hands of guerrilla militia. Here, the team works with former President Bill Clinton, actress Marlee Matlin and the non-profit organization Nukanti Foundation for Children.

(P) Monday, July 21 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Lebanon Beneath the bombed-out shell that hides the ‘Paris of the Middle East,’ thousands fear that tomorrow will never come. As the team fights for sustainability, they join local activists to build a skate park and save an endangered community outlet on the brink of being shut down. The team works with non-profit organizations including Ayadina and Lebanese Skateboarding Association.

(P) Monday, July 28 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: South Africa Beyond bringing HIV/AIDS medication to the wild bush lands, the team travels out to aid local clinics that work to provide much-needed food, water and education before the epidemic claims another life. The team works with Sir Richard Branson and non-profit organizations including Virgin Unite, Bhubezi Health Centre and Ulusaba Pride ‘N Purpose.

LIFE WITH LA TOYA Saturdays (10 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) “Life With La Toya” takes viewers inside the outrageous world of —the wild card of one of showbiz’s most famous families—as she juggles her career, love and maybe even marriage, all on her own unpredictable terms. In this season, La Toya is taking charge of her life and finds that life on top also comes with its challenges. She tackles some long- harbored issues in therapy, giving her a newfound confidence, which presents an issue for her business partner and constant companion, Jeffré, who’s not used to sharing her with anyone.

(P) Saturday, July 5 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Runaway Bride La Toya and Jeffré finally reveal the news of their engagement to close friends Brenda and Tresa, but when a nervous La Toya refuses to try on a wedding dress, they begin to suspect she has cold feet.

(P) Saturday, July 12 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: How To Lose A Guy In One Episode After shocking Jeffré with news of her cold feet, La Toya decides it's time to get back to work, hitting the studio to record a new single. But will Jeffré think her new plan is a hit, or will he see it as her way of dealing with their stalled engagement?

(P) Saturday, July 19 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: If My Heart Could Speak To Your Heart… La Toya is finally ready to go ahead with the engagement, so after she finds the perfect wedding dress, Jeffré convinces her to take the next big step and move in together. But after years as friends, how well do Jeffré and La Toya really know each other?

(P) Saturday, July 26 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Lights, Cameras, Jackson! When La Toya agrees to do her first video in 20 years, it brings up insecurities about her dancing. Jeffré suggests doing a live show to boost her confidence, but it's a strategy that could backfire when technical problems threaten to ruin the show.

OUR AMERICA WITH LISA LING Thursdays (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) After 44 episodes, the acclaimed series --- known for its thought-provoking look at American life and in-depth explorations of the nation’s most controversial issues --- will cap its last season with 10 one-hour episodes. With new topics including gun violence in Philadelphia, ADHD in American families, the largest foster care system in the country, criminal informants, the HIV epidemic in the African American community and the emotional story of a woman held captive for months, the new season features some of the most powerful episodes in the series’ four-season history.

(P) Thursday, July 3 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Children of the System Los Angeles County's foster care system is the largest in the country. Host Lisa Ling investigates what happens to a child after they've been removed from their family, the actions parents take hoping to reunify, and how the system is holding up under the strain.

(P) Thursday, July 10 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Under The Gun Host Lisa Ling travels to Philadelphia, a city where seven people are shot each day, to meet the crusaders who are determined to end gun violence on their streets. As these activists battle on, Philly's citizens hope and pray that together, they can find peace.

(P) Thursday, July 17 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Labeled For Life: 18 Months Later Host Lisa Ling travels back to Texas to see how 18 months on the Sex Offender Registry has affected Travis Iosue, and finds him on the cusp of a major break in his case -- one that could mean the end of parole and a reprieve from a lifetime on the registry.

(P) Thursday, July 24 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Teen Mom Nation: 2 years Later In season two of Our America, host Lisa Ling met four very different pregnant teens, all forced to grow up too fast. Two years later we revisit Latanya and Sophie to see how their youthful decisions on motherhood have changed their lives.

(P) Thursday, July 31 (10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Missing In the series finale, host Lisa Ling explores the world of missing persons. She meets a woman in Philadelphia who is struggling to recover from a notorious kidnapping; and a mother in our nation's capital trying to keep the hunt for her missing daughter alive.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (30 Minutes) Wednesdays (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) “Tyler Perry’s Love Thy Neighbor,” the situation comedy by writer and director Tyler Perry, is a wonderfully fresh show about a middle-class family and their daily joys, struggles, triumphs, and fumbles. Hattie Mae Love (Patrice Lovely) lives in the simple home that she and one of her husbands bought some time ago. Linda (Kendra C. Johnson), her daughter, splits her time between Hattie’s home and the apartment she sometimes shares with her on-again, off-again husband, Lionel. Danny (Andre Hall), Linda’s son, is his mother’s pride and joy. He is young, handsome, smart, and adjusting to life after college. Floyd (Palmer Williams, Jr.), the uncle, through his late brother’s marriage to Hattie Mae, is an ever- present thorn in the family’s side. Like old luggage, they can never seem to get rid of him.

P) Wednesday, July 2 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Will and Philip Linda (Kendra C. Johnson) is surprised when she finds her new crush Philip playing cards with the crew in Hattie’s (Patrice Lovely) kitchen.

(P) Wednesday, July 9 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Love Thy Competition Linda's (Kendra C. Johnson) main man, Will, breaks up with her after he catches Linda and her new crush, Philip, kissing.

(P) Wednesday, July 16 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Tornado Named Linda Danny (Andre Hall) drops by the Love Train Diner to check on his mother Linda (Kendra C. Johnson), who is in a terrible mood after Will suddenly ends their relationship.

(P) Wednesday, July 23 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Lucky Socks Danny (Andre Hall) asks Hattie (Patrice Lovely), if he, his Uncle Floyd (Palmer Williams) and whole gang of friends can crash at her house after being temporarily evicted.

(P) Wednesday, July 30 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Makeup Linda (Kendra C. Johnson) tells her new crush Philip she's decided to heat things up again with her old flame Will and no longer wants to date him.

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