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What’s New Tonight – Friday Aug 20, 2021

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Aug 20, 2021 Posted by Kyle Nolan in What's On | Comments

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Secret Celebrity Renovation

Secret Celebrity Renovation – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Paula Abdul” (#7)

Paula Abdul gifts her childhood dance teacher, Dean Barlow, with a state-of-the-art dance studio.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

The Greatest #AtHome Videos

The Greatest #AtHome Videos – (9:00pm-10:00pm)

“Let Paula Be the Judge” (#11)

Singer and choreographer Paula Abdul helps surprise a shy, college-bound babysitter who went viral thanks to a covert video capturing her stellar singing voice.

2ND SEASON PREMIERE

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Blue Bloods (R)

Blue Bloods – (10:00pm-11:00pm)

“Happy Endings” (#1112)

Business becomes personal for Frank and his team when Baker is assaulted; Erin asks her ex-husband to represent a defendant she’s prosecuting; Eddie wonders if she’s being too stubborn after she publicly undermines one of Jamie’s decisions at work.

(Originally Aired: Friday Apr 16, 2021)

American Ninja Warrior (R)

American Ninja Warrior – (8:00pm-10:00pm)

“Semifinals 3” (#466)

The semifinals continue as competitors face up to 10 obstacles, including the new obstacle Drop Zone; for Split Decision, the ninjas must choose between an upper-body and balance obstacle; the top two runs of the night face off on the Power Tower.

(Originally Aired: Monday Aug 16, 2021)

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC – (10:00pm-11:00pm)

Compelling mysteries, powerful documentaries, in-depth investigations.

Burden of Truth

Burden of Truth – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Scorched Earth” (#404)

Joanna races to find evidence to dismiss the charges against her before her end-of-day hearing; her relentless pursuit of evidence will lead into conflict with her legal team; Billy searches for a lead in the case against the mine.

(Originally Aired: Thursday Feb 18, 2021)

Dynasty

Dynasty – (9:00pm-10:00pm)

“She Lives in a Showplace Penthouse” (#415)

With Fallon occupied by her business ventures, Liam is left feeling neglected; Dominique tries her hand at haute couture and bonds with Cristal in the process.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

The First 48: Catching a Killer

The First 48: Catching a Killer – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Tracked” (#393)

When a father of three is executed on his front porch, Gwinnett County Homicide discovers that those closest to him are hiding a dark secret.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Cold Case Files

Cold Case Files – (9:00pm-10:01pm)

“The Voice in the Lake” (#11)

When 31-year-old real estate appraiser Mike Williams mysteriously vanishes while duck hunting in the Florida swamps in December of 2000, authorities suspect he accidentally drowned.

2ND SEASON PREMIERE

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

American Justice

American Justice – (10:01pm-11:05pm)

“Friends Til the End” (#372)

When 19-year-old aspiring artist Sarah Stern goes missing just weeks before Christmas 2016, investigators initially suspect she may have committed suicide or run away from home.

30TH SEASON PREMIERE

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Below Deck Mediterranean

Below Deck Mediterranean – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Galley Talk 608” (#678)

A peek into the homes and friendships of some favorite yachties gathered to watch the latest episode of "Below Deck Mediterranean."

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

What Happens in Vegas

What Happens in Vegas – (9:00pm-11:00pm)

Following a night of wild partying, two strangers (Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher) awake and find that they have married each other and won a jackpot.

(Originally Aired: Tuesday Jan 01, 2008)

Gold Rush

Gold Rush – (8:00pm-9:04pm)

“Winter’s Fortune: Gold Moves” (#535)

Tony Beets sets his sights on a $3.5-million monster dozer; Dave Turin hunts for a claim with his new prospecting machine; Rick Ness tests a pioneering drilling technique.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Dino Hunters

Dino Hunters – (9:04pm-10:06pm)

“This Thing is a Monster” (#10)

Hoping to salvage his season, Clayton Phipps hunts for valuable Trike horns, while Mike Harris and his team believe they might be on to a world-record find. And fossil hunter Andre Lujan follows a 90 year-old map to a massive mammoth site.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Rediscovering T.rex

Rediscovering T.rex – (10:06pm-11:07pm)

T.rex is the most famous predator to have ever walked the Earth. This icon continues to capture the imagination of generations, but how much do we really know about this legendary creature?

Disney’s Magic Bake-Off

Disney’s Magic Bake-Off – (8:00pm-8:45pm)

“Disney Theme Parks” (#103)

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Spin

Spin – (8:45pm-10:20pm)

Rhea is an Indian-American teen whose life revolves around her friends, her family’s Indian restaurant and her tightknit family. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max, and her long-lost fervor for music is reignited.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Disney’s Magic Bake-Off (R)

Disney’s Magic Bake-Off – (10:20pm-11:05pm)

“Descendants” (#101)

The bakers create "Descendants"-themed wedding cakes for Mal and Ben’s special day.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 13, 2021)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (R)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – (8:00pm-8:30pm)

“Fresh Fish and Funky Chicken” (#2112)

In Des Moines, Iowa, unique smoked wings and an apple dumpling dessert; in West Des Moines, an Ecuadorian spot serving chicken with rice and pork with hominy; in Eugene, Ore., fresh caught Dungeness crab and crawfish pie.

(Originally Aired: Friday Dec 05, 2014)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (R)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – (8:30pm-9:00pm)

“Roadtrippin'” (#2205)

In Atlantic City, N.J., crab-stuffed flounder and a legit spin on cannelloni; in Phoenix, a pizza shop fires up pies topped with everything from baked ziti to chicken Marsala; in Bakersfield, Calif., tri-tip and grilled chicken.

(Originally Aired: Friday Feb 27, 2015)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – (9:00pm-9:30pm)

“Triple D Nation: From Chicken to Chorizo” (#640)

Guy Fieri starts off revisiting a spot on Maui for smoked chicken and killer cornbread; there’s a breakfast of sweet potato hash with chorizo at a Wisconsin diner and jumbo wings in soy ginger sauce at a Chicago BBQ joint.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (R)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – (9:30pm-10:00pm)

“Mom and Dad” (#528)

In Logan, Utah, a family-run Indian spot hooked up to a gas station with Dad handing out specialties from his homeland; in Burlington, Vt., a dumpling house made from a legendary food cart where mother and daughter are serving authentic flavor.

(Originally Aired: Friday Mar 06, 2020)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (R)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – (10:00pm-10:30pm)

“Triple D Nation: Beef, Barbecue and Bar Food” (#SP87)

Guy Fieri’s trip is all about the three B’s: beef, barbecue and bar food.

(Originally Aired: Friday Apr 05, 2019)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (R)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – (10:30pm-11:00pm)

“Unlikely Partners” (#1611)

In Los Angeles’s Korea Town, duck in the fries and in the French dip; in Toronto, Canada, French toast, cornflake chicken club and a pie milkshake.

(Originally Aired: Monday Mar 11, 2013)

Ancient Aliens (R)

Ancient Aliens – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Top 10 Mysterious Sites” (#1704)

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 13, 2021)

Ancient Aliens

Ancient Aliens – (9:00pm-10:03pm)

“Top Ten Alien Cover-Ups” (#269)

A countdown of the world’s top 10 alien cover-ups, from the famous Roswell Incident to a secret military base rumored to be housing ET technology to recently released UFO videos captured by cameras on Navy fighter jets.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Ancient Aliens: Declassified

Ancient Aliens: Declassified – (10:03pm-12:03pm)

“Extraterrestrials on Earth” (#165)

In numerous sacred traditions, the number twelve holds a divine significance.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Ridiculousness

Ridiculousness – (8:00pm-8:30pm)

“Chanel and Sterling CCCLXIII” (#2233)

Heinz, Rob, Chanel and Steelo take a look at some "Surprising Dips," talk about the times they’ve been "Slapped by the World" and discuss how everything tastes good with "Just Add…"

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Ridiculousness

Ridiculousness – (8:30pm-9:00pm)

“Chanel and Sterling CCCXLII” (#2209)

Rob, Chanel and Steelo get swindled by "False Advertising," play some "Indoor Sports" and add some names to the "No Fly List."

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

MTV Cribs (R)

MTV Cribs – (9:00pm-9:30pm)

“Big Sean & TJ Lavin” (#1801)

Big Seans Zen’d out Los Angeles mansion; TJ Lavin shows his remodeled bachelor pad turned happy home in Las Vegas.

(Originally Aired: Wednesday Aug 11, 2021)

MTV Cribs (R)

MTV Cribs – (9:30pm-10:00pm)

“Martha Stewart; Nick Young; Jordyn Woods” (#1802)

We visit NBA Champion Nick Young and his family at their swaggy LA home, then head over to Calabasas to hang out with Jordyn Woods, and finish the tour with the undefeated homemaker, Martha Stewart at her legendary east coast estate.

(Originally Aired: Wednesday Aug 18, 2021)

Ridiculousness (R)

Ridiculousness – (10:00pm-10:30pm)

“Chanel & Sterling LVIII” (#1101)

Rob, Chanel and Steelo watch some videos and get freaked out by pet lovers in Man’s Best Friends With Benefits."

(Originally Aired: Sunday Aug 12, 2018)

Ridiculousness (R)

Ridiculousness – (10:30pm-11:00pm)

“Zara Larsson” (#729)

Singer Zara Larsson; "Beast Catching"; "Beyonce Tears"; "Worstest Love of All."

(Originally Aired: Thursday Jun 30, 2016)

Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog (R)

Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Pack Attack” (#8)

Cesar faces the ultimate red zone case: a hound that killed her pack mate.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 13, 2021)

Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog

Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog – (9:00pm-9:59pm)

“Twin Trouble” (#5)

Cesar helps a breed close to his heart and a pooch that’s gone off-script.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog

Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog – (9:59pm-11:00pm)

“Dogs v. Cats” (#6)

Cesar rehabilitates a territorial rottweiler and a high prey drive Pitsky.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Rugrats (R)

Rugrats – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Second Time Around” (#999)

Tommy leads the babies on a daring adventure to help Chuckie after Chuckie’s big attempt to be brave goes horribly wrong.

(Originally Aired: Thursday May 27, 2021)

Nick Shorts Showcase

Nick Shorts Showcase – (9:00pm-9:09pm)

“Muscle Fish; King of the Chair” (#111)

Lincoln and Clyde teach Muscle Fish how to be less ‘extreme’ after destroying Flip’s Food ‘N’ Fuel; trying to not repeat history, the Loud siblings promise not to destroy Dad’s new chair.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

SpongeBob SquarePants (R)

SpongeBob SquarePants – (9:09pm-9:30pm)

“Back to the Past” (#135A)

SpongeBob and Patrick go back in time to see the young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.

(Originally Aired: Monday Feb 15, 2010)

Friends (R)

Friends – (9:30pm-10:00pm)

“The One With the Birth” (#23/456672)

Carol (Jane Sibbett) begins labor; Ross and Susan (Jessica Hecht) clash.

(Originally Aired: Thursday May 11, 1995)

Friends (R)

Friends – (10:00pm-10:30pm)

“The One Where Rachel Finds Out” (#24/456673)

Rachel discovers Ross’ feelings for her when he goes out of town on a business trip.

(Originally Aired: Thursday May 18, 1995)

Friends (R)

Friends – (10:30pm-11:00pm)

“The One With Ross’ New Girlfriend” (#25/457301)

Rachel decides to look up her former boyfriend (Cosimo Fusco) when she is distraught over Ross’ new girlfriend (Lauren Tom).

(Originally Aired: Thursday Sep 21, 1995)

Put a Ring on It (R)

Put a Ring on It – (8:00pm-9:00pm)

“Vision of Marriage: Cheers to Closure” (#.0/2)

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 06, 2021)

Put a Ring on It (R)

Put a Ring on It – (9:00pm-10:00pm)

“Vision of Marriage: Sabotage” (#20)

Longtime couples embark on the ultimate relationship test over nine weeks.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 13, 2021)

Put a Ring on It

Put a Ring on It – (10:00pm-11:00pm)

Title Unknown (#21)

LaRhonda, Jessica and Eric’s dates all complicate their relationships; in group session, Shon has a breakthrough moment about his father; Jessica’s words leave Eric feeling heartbroken.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?

90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? – (8:00pm-10:00pm)

“More to Love: Tell All Part 1” (#321)

With bonus scenes; Natalie faces Mike after months apart; Ronald admits the real reason he exploded on Tiffany; Brandon’s parents give an enticing offer; an enraged Angela storms off set.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?

90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? – (10:00pm-10:30pm)

“First Look: Tell All Part 2” (#322)

First look; Asuelu faces his mom and sister for the first time in months; Elizabeth and Andrei get into it with Charlie; a nervous Yara says she hasn’t had her period in months.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

Darcey & Stacey

Darcey & Stacey – (10:30pm-11:30pm)

“Pillow Talk: Tears and Tantrums” (#31)

"90 Day" favorites watch the latest episode of "Darcey & Stacey"; Molly and Cynthia, Kalani and Kolini, Robert and Anny, and Tom and Emma are watching along, and no one is holding back.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

xXx: Return of Xander Cage – (8:00pm-10:00pm)

Daredevil operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) springs into action when four dangerous criminals steal Pandora’s Box, a device that controls every military satellite in the world.

(Originally Aired: Sunday Jan 01, 2017)

SurrealEstate

SurrealEstate – (10:00pm-11:00pm)

“Roman’s Six” (#6)

The Roman Agency steps in when some open house visitors are murdered one by one.

(Originally Aired: Friday Aug 20, 2021)

On Streaming:

Amazon – Annette (Feature)

Apple TV+ – Truth Be Told Season 2

HBO Max – Reefa (Documentary), Reminiscence (Feature)

Netflix – Comedy Premium League Season 1, Everything Will Be Fine Season 1, Man In Love (Feature), Sweet Girl (Feature), The Chair Season 1, The Loud House Movie (Feature)

Paramount+ – Paw Patrol: The Movie (Feature)