February 2014 Highlights
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OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK FEBRUARY 2014 HIGHLIGHTS Visit http://press.discovery.com/us/own/ for select episodic photography and screeners CONTINUING SERIES (New Episodes) (P) Denotes: Premieres 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 Savannah’s wealthy Cryer family, headed by judge Jim Cryer (John Schneider) and his scorned wife Katheryn (Renee Lawless), whose lives have become intimately and inextricably linked with the families of their hired help. As the new season unfolds, Jim Cryer mounts a campaign for governor despite escalating family problems and the vengeful actions of his former mistress Candace Young (Tika Sumpter). Jim’s wife despises him; his son Wyatt’s (Aaron O'Connell) heroin addiction leads to a terrible crime; and his daughter Amanda (Jaclyn Betham) sinks into a world of mental delusion. Meanwhile, Cryer housekeeper Hanna Young (Crystal Fox) searches for justice regarding a terrible accident involving her son Benny (Tyler Lepley); and rehab counselor Jeffrey Harrington (Gavin Houston) stands up for himself after coming out as gay to his parents David (Peter Parros) and Veronica Harrington (Angela Robinson). All of the scandals and lies come to a head in an explosive season when the worlds of “The Haves” and “The Have Nots” collide. (P) Tuesday, February 4 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Why Didn’t You Tell Me? As Benny (Tyler Lepley) clings to life, Candace (Tika Sumpter) begs Jim (John Schneider) to move him to a private hospital. (P) Tuesday, February 11 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Protecting Wyatt Jim (John Schneider) informs Wyatt (Aaron O’Connell) that he is going to clean up his mess and keep him out of jail. Hanna (Crystal Fox) is served with court papers for an emergency hearing. (P) Tuesday, February 18 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Amanda’s Revenge Amanda (Jaclyn Betham) makes a bold move when she sneaks into the professor’s bedroom and taunts him while his family is sleeping. Candace (Tika Sumpter) shows up in court and represents Hanna (Crystal Fox) to keep Benny (Tyler Lepley) on life support. (P) Tuesday, February 25 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Maggie’s Plan Jim (John Schneider) prepares to announce his candidacy amidst the turmoil of Wyatt’s (Aaron O’Connell) actions and Candace’s (Tika Sumpter) threats. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR (30 Minutes) Wednesdays (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) From prolific writer, director, producer Tyler Perry, “Love Thy Neighbor" is a half- hour comedy set at The Love Train Diner, a family run restaurant where every day the menu serves up good food, great laughs, valuable life lessons and a whole lot of love. Diner owner and feisty family matriarch Hattie Mae Love (Patrice Lovely) has her hands full not only managing her customers but her family drama, too. Her daughter Linda (Kendra C. Johnson), recently moved into her mama Hattie's home after finally giving her philandering husband the boot. Linda’s son Danny (Andre Hall), a recent college grad, moves into a bachelor pad with his best friend Sam (Jonathan Chase) and lands a job at a hot internet design firm. He quickly establishes himself as a rising star…that’s when he’s not distracted by Sam’s hard-partying ways and their beautiful co-workers Marianna (Zulay Henao) and Drew (Darmirra Brunson). Meanwhile, Uncle Floyd (Palmer Williams) is an ever-present thorn in the Love family’s side. Like old luggage, they can never seem to get rid of him. As the new season unfolds Linda finally jumps back into the dating scene. Her decision will scare her son Danny almost to death, but will yield great results as she meets two handsome suitors. It is feast or famine when it comes to dating for Linda, but when she meets Will (Thai Douglas) and Phillip (Tony Grant), the famine is officially over. It turns out that Hattie’s tough love pays off as Linda comes roaring back to her vibrant self. (P) Wednesday, February 5 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Duped Part 2 Linda (Kendra C. Johnson) remains in denial when Hattie (Patrice Lovely) and the gang try to inform her that her boyfriend has duped her. (P) Wednesday, February 12 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Linda to the Rescue When a young girl is chased into the diner by bullies, Hattie (Patrice Lovely) and Linda (Kendra C. Johnson) come to her rescue. (P) Wednesday, February 19 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Fair to Middlin’ Hattie (Patrice Lovely) helps Linda (Kendra C. Johnson) get over her recent heartbreak by forcing her to go to work. (P) Wednesday, February 26 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Missed Calls Linda (Kendra C. Johnson) confronts her beau about scamming her out of three thousand dollars. OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (60 Minutes) Fridays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” tracks down “Oprah” show guests who made you laugh...and made you cry. Coming in January are updates featuring William Shatner, “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio, singer Kenny Loggins, Marie Osmond, “The Facts of Life” stars Lisa Welchel and Mindy Cohn, Kristin Chenoweth, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Susan Lucci, Lou Ferrigno and The Village People, plus many more. 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) Friday, February 7 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Village People, America’s Got Talent Winner Terry Fator, and Andre Leon Talley (P) Friday, February 14 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Lisa Marie Presley, Jane Seymour and Adam Ant (P) Friday, February 21 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Brooke Burke Charvet, Robbie Benson and Jackée Harry THE DIAMOND COLLAR (30 Minutes) Fridays (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT) “The Diamond Collar” follows the day-to-day life of James Guiliani, a former street enforcer for the mafia, who spent years running with John Gotti's crew. But after a life-changing encounter with a stray dog, James found a new purpose, and now runs a top dog grooming parlor in Brooklyn - The Diamond Collar – pampering pooches with the love of his life, Lena Perrelli, and rescuing abused and abandoned animals throughout the borough. But life as Brooklyn’s top dog groomer and rescuer is more complicated than it ever was in the mob. With a constant battle to pay the bills, stick to the right side of the law and a revolving door of colorful and demanding customers, James and Lena have their hands full. From old “associates” to unpredictable rescue missions and unruly employees, James and Lena try to maintain some semblance of normalcy in their bizarre, heartfelt and hilarious life. (P) Friday, February 7 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Curtis the Pig The boys take James to Coney Island to celebrate his birthday as only they can, while Lena’s surprise gift for him ends up being quite the affair. In another first for James, he rescues his messiest and most unusual animal yet. (P) Friday, February 7 (10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Best Dressed Dog James hatches a last-second plan to hold a best dressed dog contest to raise money for an animal sanctuary, but things quickly turn chaotic as he begins to realize he may be in over his head. (P) Friday, February 14 (10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: No More Room at the Inn When a dog owner breaks James’ cardinal rule, James must confront his past to make things right. With his kennels at max capacity, Dr. Pernice gives James three days to move all his rescues out, so James and Lena vow to find a place of their own. (P) Friday, February 14 (10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Ready for Adoption James and Lena finally find a place to keep their rescues, but much work needs to be done before it can open. At The Diamond Collar, Tanell fears the worst when James and Lena call her in for her assessment. RAISING WHITLEY (60 Minutes) Saturdays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) “Raising Whitley” is a humorous and poignant docu-series following actress and comedienne Kym Whitley and her riotous collective of friends – whom she calls "The Village” – as they attempt to do something none of them has ever done before: raise a child…together. As the new season unfolds, Kym must adjust to life with a new tenant taking up all the “Manspace” in her house, Rodney. Joshua, now two and a half, is no longer a baby, and Kym faces new challenges and milestones like potty training and Joshua’s first swimming lessons as she balances her busy acting career. The Village members are still around to help, as Kym’s “Hollywood Husband,” Wendell, contemplates leaving Palm Springs to be closer to Kym and Joshua. Meanwhile, Joshua’s surrogate dad, Rodney, must decide if and when he’s going to move out, receiving a little extra motivation when Kym’s love life heats up.