This week: ‘The Bachelorette’ concludes; ‘Jersey Shore’ returns; Craig Ferguson goes to Paris
Craig Ferguson and Kristen Bell dance in front of the Eiffel Tower on 'The Late Late Show.' Photo credit: Reglain Frederio/CBS
Reality series will continue to gain most of the attention this week.
Yet if you’re an admirer of ABC News’ Bob Woodruff, take note of “Primetime Nightline: Beyond Belief.” He was seriously injured in an Iraq bombing in 2006 and has frankly shared details of his hard-fought recovery. In “Beyond Belief,” ABC says Woodruff “recalls his own out-of-body experience and discusses the topic with theologians, preachers, scientists and other people who report the same occurrence.” The program airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
On the reality front, ABC gives over all three hours of Monday prime time to “The Bachelorette.” The two-hour series finale starts at 8 p.m., and Ashley will choose between Ben F. and J.P. But In Touch Weekly has reported that J.P. isn’t over an ex. Perhaps that mystery will be cleared up in the “After the Final Rose” special that follows at 10.
ABC rolls out its next big reality series, “Take the Money & Run,” at 9 p.m. Tuesday. The premise: Two contestants hide a briefcase containing $100,000, then face questioning by two investigators. If the investigators find the money, it’s theirs. If not, the contestants get it. How do you like that premise? The show comes from Jerry Bruckheimer and the folks behind “The Amazing Race,” the gold standard in reality television.
“Jersey Shore” starts its fourth season at 10 p.m. Thursday on MTV. The show shifts to Florence, Italy, so the scenery should be spectacular. The personal interactions? Maybe not so pretty.
In another going-to-Europe story, CBS’ “Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson” heads to Paris for the week. Here’s the schedule: Ferguson tours the Eiffel Tower on Monday. Ferguson on Tuesday talks to Kristen Bell, Eddie Izzard and Jean Reno. On Wednesday, Ferguson visits the Louvre and talks to Jean-Michel Cousteau. Ferguson tours the Palace of Versailles on Thursday. Ferguson performs at the Moulin Rouge on Friday. Sounds promising.
“So You Think You Can Dance” welcomes actress Christina Applegate and choreographer Lil’ C as judges on Wednesday’s show, which starts at 8 p.m. on Fox. “American Idol” favorite Pia Toscano will sing “This Time” on the results show at 8 p.m. Thursday.
In daytime, “The View” will welcome Lady Gaga on Monday and Katie Couric on Wednesday. The program airs at 11 a.m. weekdays on ABC.
The most-watched show of the week is likely to be “America’s Got Talent.” Twelve more of the top 48 acts perform on the 9 p.m. Tuesday show on NBC. The results will be announced at 9 p.m. Wednesday.