OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK DECEMBER 2013 HIGHLIGHTS Visit http://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) “Oprah’s Next Chapter” is the award-winning primetime series featuring 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, December 1 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Magic and Cookie Johnson Oprah joins basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson at his Los Angeles home to talk about the retired NBA star’s historic career with the L.A. Lakers, his HIV diagnosis that shook the world and the person who helped him get through one of the most challenging times of his life. He also talks about his business empire and how his 17 schools are giving high school drop outs a second chance. Also, Cookie Johnson, Magic’s wife of 22 years, joins the conversation as they discuss their support for their openly gay son E.J. and Magic’s health today. (P) Sunday, December 8 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Powerhouse Performances with Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael B. Jordan Oprah talks to the stars behind some of the year’s best performances including Idris Elba (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom), Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) and Michael B. Jordan (Fruitvale Station). (P) Sunday, December 15 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: TBA (P) Sunday, December 22 (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: TBA 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, December 1 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Pat Benatar, Actor Christopher Atkins, and Dustin Diamond’s Biggest Regrets 1980s screen hunk Christopher Atkins, “Little House’s” Alison Arngrim, rocker Pat Benatar with husband Neil Giraldo, and “Saved by the Bell’s” Dustin Diamond share fascinating updates. (P) Sunday, December 8 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Snooki, 80s Heartthrob Willie Aames and Lottery Winners Former TV heartthrob Willie Aames reveals his new occupation and the pen pal who captured his heart, reality star Snooki shares about life as a new mom and actress Nikki Blonsky addresses the rumors about her post-“Hairspray” life. (P) Sunday, December 15 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Dallas Star Linda Gray, Melissa Joan Hart and Former Prosecutor Marcia Clark “Dallas” star Linda Gray, Melissa Joan Hart (“Sabrina the Teenage Witch”) and former OJ Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark talk about their lives today. (P) Sunday, December 22 (10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: 90210’s Ian Ziering, Ivana Trump, and Project Runway Winner Christian Siriano Ian Ziering talks “Sharknado” and stripping, Ivana Trump fesses up about her penchant for dating younger men, Christian Siriano shows off his fab NY apartment, and Debby Boone (“Project Runway” winner) confesses her love for Sin City. SUPER SOUL SUNDAY (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. (P) Sunday, December 1 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Oprah & Karen Armstrong: Twelve Steps to Compassion Oprah sits down with bestselling author, religious expert and TED prize winner Karen Armstrong to talk about the thread that Karen says is common to all the world’s great religions: compassion. (P) Sunday, December 8 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Oprah & Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz: Building a Business with Soul Oprah interviews Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz who shares the story of his inspiring rise from housing projects to becoming the innovative leader of a company committed to fostering the human spirit “one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.” (P) Sunday, December 15 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Oprah & Jack Kornfield: The Awakened Life Oprah interviews leading Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield about the basic principles involved in mindful living. (P) Sunday, December 22 (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Soul to Soul 2: Asking Life's Big Questions In this special edition of “Super Soul Sunday,” Oprah sits down with today’s top thinkers, teachers, and spiritual leaders to discuss life’s big questions. Plus, surprise appearances by rock and soul queen Tina Turner, filmmaker George Lucas, and more. HOME MADE SIMPLE (30 Minutes) Saturdays (9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET/PT) Whether giving a room a much-needed revamp, planning and pulling off a major family event, or throwing a party to remember, "Home Made Simple" pairs a deserving family with a team of professionals who help identify and facilitate practical and affordable solutions to transform household projects into completed successes. In addition to time, money and space-saving tips, participants and viewers alike are exposed to current decorating trends, creative party planning, recipe ideas for entertaining and easy to complete craft projects. Hosted by Soleil Moon Frye ("Punky Brewster"). (P) Saturday, December 7 (9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: Decking Out With Southern Charm Host Soleil Moon Frye and the team bring southern charm to a wonderful teacher's back deck with bright hand-painted stencils, a hanging lounge fit for a queen, turning a second-hand table to a shabby chic dream and they add a pop of color through one-of-a-kind flower spheres. (P) Saturday, December 14 (9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: The House That Mom Built A Habitat for Humanity homeowner is rewarded with a living room as bright as her future. Host Soleil Moon Frye and the team create a stunning reclaimed wood focal wall, sunny Roman shades, a gold leafed coffee table and an easy kitchen redo with a big surprise. (P) Saturday, December 21 (9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET/PT) Episode: Grilling Up a New Living Room Host Soleil Moon Frye and the team transform a drab living room into a luxurious lobby with a 3D wood accent wall and glass bottles turned into light fixtures. Also, a celeb chef stops by to grill up some spicy twists on backyard favorites. FOR BETTER OR WORSE (30 Minutes) Wednesdays (9 - 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Written, directed, executive produced and created by Tyler Perry, “For Better or Worse” centers on successful salon owner Angela Williams (Tasha Smith, “Why Did I Get Married?,” “Why Did I Get Married Too?,” “Couples Retreat”) and her husband of 13 years, former professional football player Marcus (Michael Jai White, “Why Did I Get Married?,” “Why Did I Get Married Too?,” “Spawn”). Marcus is partnered with Richard Ellington (Kent Faulcon, “American Beauty”) and Joseph Jetson (Jason Olive, “Raising Helen”) on a new sports news program called “C-Sports Now.” Marcus’ business relationship with Richard and Joseph is complicated, however, by the fact that Richard is married to Keisha (Kiki Haynes, “Nora’s Hair Salon”), Marcus’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of his teenage daughter. In addition, Joseph’s ex-girlfriend, successful real estate agent Leslie Norris (Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008), is Angela’s best friend. More often than not, the friends and couples find it impossible to keep their business and private lives from mingling. (P) Wednesday, December 4 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: The Automatic Teller Machine – Part 2 On a visit to the ATM, Richard (Kent Faulcon) is surprised to find Keisha (Kiki Haynes) kissing another man. (P) Wednesday, December 4 (9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: A Woman Scorned Angela (Tasha Smith), Leslie (Crystle Stewart) and Jennifer (Cocoa Brown) discuss the incident between Keisha (Kiki Haynes) and Richard (Kent Faulcon). This conversation leads the ladies to reminisce about how they behave in relationships. (P) Wednesday, December 11 (9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Sleep Talking After hearing Marcus (Michael Jai White) talk about another woman in his sleep, Angela (Tasha Smith) believes he is having an affair. Although Marcus admits that he has been dreaming the woman from the cleaners, he denies the notion of wanting to have an affair with her. (P) Wednesday, December 11 (9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Episode: Stalked – Part 1 Joseph (Jason Olive) displays a bit of erratic behavior when he feels Leslie’s (Crystle Stewart) life may be in danger. Joseph follows Leslie keeping track of her every move. IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE (60 Minutes) Saturdays (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET/PT) Bestselling author, spiritual life coach and host Iyanla Vanzant goes behind closed doors to help people in crisis whose relationships and lives have broken down.