What To Watch: Bryan Cranston's Sneaky Pilot, Real Time And More
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On TV this Friday: Bryan Cranston, Margo Martindale and Giovanni Ribisi get Sneaky, Bill Maher returns from summer vacation, Dark Matter's own faces a dangerous ambush and Strike Back searches for a vicious foe. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for August 7, 2015
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Sneaky Pete
Amazon Prime
Pilot premiere: The onetime CBS pilot from Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and David Shore (House) gets a second chance at life as part of Amazon's viewer review process. The drama follows a con man (Giovanni Ribisi, Ted) who assumes the identity of his former cellmate and begins work in the bail bonds business. Marin Ireland (Homeland), Margo Martindale (Justified), Peter Gerety (Prime Suspect), Libe Barer (Parenthood) and Shane McRae (Still Alice) co-star. (Watch trailer.)
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BUNK'D
Disney Channel
Week 2 at Camp Kikiwaka finds Ravi suspicious of Xander and Emma's date plans. Meanwhile, Jorge and Zuri sell candy and video games to campers.
Defiance
Syfy
Despite Nolan's concerns, Amanda welcomes Votanis Collective representatives to Defiance; T’evgin makes a giant leap in his acclimation to life on Earth.
Masters of Illusion
The CW
This week's crop of magicians include Saved by the Bell vet Ed Alonzo, Californian illusionist John Gabriel and magic historian Mike Caveney.
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Girl Meets World
Disney Channel
Riley, Maya, Lucas and Farkle attempt to prove their yearbook superlatives wrong, taking on somewhat new identities.
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Cold Justice: Sex Crimes
TNT
O'Neill and Garrett assist Louisiana police on two cases involving the sexual assault on women in public venues.
Killjoys
Syfy
John and Dr. Pawter are forced to take shelter with vicious criminals during a toxic black rain storm in Westerly.
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Dark Matter
Syfy
Four walks directly into an ambush after abandoning ship to reclaim his past.
Real Time With Bill Maher
HBO
Summer premiere: Guests include meteorologist Michael Mann, social critic Caitlin Flanagan, political strategist Mary Matalin, Cal. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and political analyst Steve Schmidt.
Strike Back
Cinemax
Following the bombing at the British Embassy, Section 20 goes in search of Ray McQueen's employer.
