One Tree Hill

Saturday December 10 at 6.00pm on ARENA

The journeys of those who hail from the town of Tree Hill have been vast, from Nathan and Haley’s first kiss to marriage, a son and, most recently, Nathan’s return to the basketball court; from Brooke’s dedication to her clothing line, Clothes over Bros, to opening y g herself to the possibility of love with Julian; and from Mouth’s battle to win back Millie to Dan’s battle to win back his family – and his life. Now in its seventh season, One Tree Hill continues to explore the journeys of its beloved characters, while seamlessly introducing new favourites. As the series jumps ahead 14 months, these new relationships infuse the history of Tree Hill and change the lives of those who live there. Through it all, these friends and family members realise that life always leads you right where you belong.

W – SHAMELESS
SEASON 1
Commercial Free
Sundays from December 4 at 9:20pm – Australian Exclusive Premiere
William H. Macy stars in this racy and edgy adaptation of the long-running, BAFTA Award winning British family drama as Frank Gallagher, the alcoholic patriarch of a large, unconventional, blue-collar family.

W – THE GLADES
SEASON 2
Commercial Free
Sundays from December 4 at 8:30pm – Australian Exclusive Premiere
In the second season of The Glades, Australian actor Matt Passmore returns as the attractive, brilliant yet hard to get along with homicide detective Jim Longworth. While trying to sort out his more than complicated love life, Jim will be faced with Cuban mobsters, poisonous snakes and a community populated with the descendants of human-sideshow oddities.

BIO – THE DAY JOHN LENNON DIED
Sunday, December 4 at 8.30pm
Subscription TV Premiere
On December 8 1980 the news that John Lennon had been shot dead caused shock waves around the world. The Day John Lennon Died is a brand new documentary that commemorates the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death by revisiting the key moments of that fateful day.

CRIME & INVESTIGATION NETWORK – AMERICAN OCCULT
Three-part Series
Sundays from December 4 at 7.30pm – Australian Exclusive Premiere
Hiding in the shadows of major cities and rural communities across America are groups of people seeking power, thrills and acceptance through worshipping the devil. These are true stories of how people involved in occults use devil worship and its rituals to intimidate enemies, satisfy twisted desires and justify heinous, bloody and sadistic crimes.

MAIN EVENT – COTTON vs MARGARITO II
LIVE from the USA
Sunday, December 4 at 1.00pm LIVE – Australian Exclusive Premiere
Three division world champion and the Pride of Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto will make the second defense of his WBA super welterweight title in this long-awaited rematch against professional rival and three times welterweight world champion, Antonio ‘The Tijuana Tornado’ Margarito of Mexico on Dec 4 at the boxing Mecca, Madison Square Garden.

W – LAW & ORDER
SEASON 19
Commercial Free
Mondays from December 5 at 9:30pm – Subscription TV Premiere
Filmed entirely on location in New York, the realistic program looks at crime and justice from a dual perspective.

BIO – EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
SEASON 1
Weekdays from Monday, December 5 at 3.00pm – Channel Premiere
Extreme Makeover Home Edition is extremely uplifting, it’s extreme transformation and it’s extremely communityoriented. See dingy kitchens get completely tricked out, spa-inspired bathrooms built where icky ones once were, and Olympic-sized swimming pools installed in what were once shabby overgrown yards. Host Ty Pennington and his crew do it from the ground up.

111 HITS – BONES
SEASON 1
Weeknights from Monday, December 5 at 7.30pm – Channel Premiere
Here’s your chance to see the series from the start.
Based on the real-life experiences and best-selling works of novelist-forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, who solves crimes using evidence supplied by skeletal remains. The show follows Dr. Temperance Brennan, a bones specialist, doing her best to solve crimes for the FBI and Homeland security.

THE HISTORY CHANNEL – THE GLADIO: FOOT SOLDIERS
One-hour Special
Monday December 5 at 7.30pm – Channel Premiere
Explore the influence of Gladio, a secret terrorist network operating in Europe. Discover the development in the 1980s of a type of terrorism which used the media in order to influence public opinion and destabilise democratic society. The programme includes an examination of the kidnap and subsequent murder of the former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro.

W – WHITE COLLAR
SEASON 2
Tuesdays from December 6 at 8:30pm – Subscription TV Premiere
White Collar is about the unlikely partnership of a con artist, Neal Caffrey, and an FBI agent, Peter Burke. The second season kicks off with all new cases, more intrigue and more bromance!

THE COMEDY CHANNEL – OLIVIA LEE: DIRTY, SEXY, FUNNY
SEASON 2
Tuesdays from December 6 at 10.00pm – Subscription TV Premiere
Dirty, Sexy, Funny … and you can add cheeky, cruel and totally off-the-hook as BALLS OF STEEL’s Olivia Lee shows her skill for on-the-spot comedy, naughty hi-jinks and outrageous pranks.

FOXTEL ON DEMAND – Wednesday, December 7
GREEN LANTERN (M) – DAY & DATE PREMIERE
A test pilot is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe. Stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
TREE OF LIFE (PG) – DAY & DATE PREMIERE
The story centers around a family with three boys in the 1950s. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence. Stars Brad Pitt and Sean Penn
TREASURE BUDDIES (G) – DAY & DATE PREMIERE
Disney’s talking puppies embark on a mission to Egypt.

W – DAMAGES
SEASON 4
Wednesdays from December 7 at 8:30pm – Australian Exclusive Premiere
Ellen Parsons returns to Hewes & Associates to pursue a lawsuit against military contractor High Star Security and its powerful CEO, Howard Erickson. Turning to an ex-employee for information about a secret High Star mission gone awry in Afghanistan, plunges Ellen into a side of the war on terror that’s rife with torture and deceit.

THE COMEDY CHANNEL – THE MIDDLE
SEASON 1
Wednesdays from December 7 at 8.30pm
Subscription TV Premiere
Emmy® winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations.

CRIME & INVESTIGATION NETWORK – MOTORWAY COPS
SEASON 3
Wednesdays from December 7 at 7.30pm – Australian Exclusive Premiere
Motorway Cops is returning for a third thrilling series.

FOXTEL ON DEMAND – Thursday December 8
JANE EYRE (M) – DAY & DATE PREMIERE
A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he’s hiding a terrible secret. Stars Aussie Mia Wasikowska.
SENNA (M) – DAY & DATE PREMIERE
A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.

W – ARMY WIVES
SEASON 5
Thursdays from December 8 at 8:30pm – Australian Exclusive Premiere
The women’s friendships continue to grow stronger as they band together through their most difficult challenges yet, including life with a newborn, career changes and the tragic loss of a loved one.

W – LIE TO ME
SEASON 3 (Final Season)
Fridays from December 9 at 8:30pm – Subscription TV Premiere
Season three focuses on testing the relationships and dynamics of The Lightman Group as a wedge is driven between Lightman and Foster, creating devastating consequences for the group’s future.

CRIME & INVESTIGATION NETWORK – OCEAN FORCE
SEASON 1
Fridays from December 9 at 8:30pm – Subscription TV Premiere
It’s real hard-driving action direct from some of the world’s most beautiful, and sometimes most dangerous, beaches. Handling everything from drunken brawls to dangerous open water rescues, see why life’s a beach for the lifeguards who never stop working to make playtime safe.

ARENA – ONE TREE HILL
SEASON 7
Saturdays from December 10 at 6.00pm – Channel Premiere
Now in its seventh season, One Tree Hill continues to explore the journeys of its beloved characters, while seamlessly introducing new favourites. As the series jumps ahead 14 months, these new relationships infuse the history of Tree Hill and change the lives of those who live there.

CRIME & INVESTIGATION NETWORK – MURDER SHE SOLVED
SEASON 2
Saturdays from December 10 at 9.30pm – Australian Exclusive Premiere
Murder She Solved takes you into the minds of female criminal investigators as they reveal the untold stories behind the capture of the most notorious killers.

Edelstein leaving House

House actress Lisa Edelstein has announced that she will be leaving the medical drama. Edelstein, who plays Dr Lisa Cuddy, confirmed that she will not be returning for the show’s eighth season.

CSI: NY renewed, Criminal Minds spinoff axed

CSI: NY has been renewed by CBS for another season while Criminal Minds spinoff Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour has been given the axe. The Forest Whitaker –starring spinoff lasted only one season on the air.

One Tree Hill renewed for ninth season

Teen drama One Tree Hill has been renewed by the CW in the US for a ninth season. 

Fox to guest on Curb Your Enthusiasm

Michael J. Fox will guest star on an episode of Larry David’s comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm. The former Spin City actor will play himself during his appearance.

Brosnan to feature in new TV series

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan will reportedly star in a new TV project being developed by Sony Pictures Television. It is said the actor will both produce and act in the series which follows the exploits of an international operative.

US man gets angry, shoots TV

A 67-year-old Wisconsin man has taken a shotgun to his TV following a performance by a contestant on the American version of Dancing with the Stars. The man was so enraged by the fact that controversial politician Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol was still in the competition that he pumped a shotgun round into his TV screen before conducting a 15-hour standoff with local police.

Original Dallas stars for re-boot series?

The original cast of classic TV series Dallas are reportedly negotiating deals for a re-boot series. Various websites are reporting that Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Grey are all considering returns to their iconic characters after an update of the series was announced in September this year by American network TNT.

Reality star promoted to series regular 

Former Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County reality star Stephen Colletti has been promoted to a series regular on teen drama series One Tree Hill. Colletti, who featured on the MTV reality series beside The Hills’ Lauren Conrad, joined One Tree Hill in its fourth season in a recurring role.

I used to absolutely love one tree hill, I mean the type of love where every time you meet someone called Lucas, Nathan, Brooke, Haley, Peyton (ok, maybe not so much), you can’t help but think of the characters. And every time you hear a song from the show you are brought back to the exact scene it played. The whole drama was real, the characters interesting, yet relateable, but somehow its all gone down since there.

Seasons 1-4 are classic, and in my mind it will be very hard for another teen drama to beat that. Season 5 was when all the teenagers were all grown up, 4 years later and something about it just wasn’t the same. I still love season 5 but it did slowly start to get worse from here. Now, in its seventh season, and without Lucas and Peyton- the destined-to-be-together highschool sweethearts, the show just isn’t the same. All the drama has gone down hill, resorting to cliched story lines and the original spunk of the show has pretty much gone out the window.

Saturday October 10 3.00pm

This week we busily try and hold down lunch as the giddy Lucas and Peyton busily plan their upcoming nuptials. Thankfully, Brooke things back down to earth when she sails in with a face full of bruises from her attack last week. Shaken and scared, the feisty shop owner seeks out help to ensure she stays safe and in charge.

And while Nathan turns to Skills to help him out with his basketball game, it’s Skills’ games with Jamie’s grandmother that’s got his attention.

Saturday October 3 3.00pm

We know what’s been missing from your weekend. A good, old fashioned boy-loves-girl, loses-girl-to-best-mate, marries-best-mate’s-mum-out-of -spite, dies-and-is –brought-back-to-life drama.

Lucky for you, One Tree Hill returneth to our screens. Equal parts cheesy, bitchy, and raunchy, the new series premiere doesn’t disappoint.

We return to find Lucas still plagued by the question: Brooke, Peyton, or Lindsey? This episode, he finally makes the decision about which girl is Miss Right. Naturally, the next step is a shotgun wedding in Vegas.

Elsewhere: Nathan is keeping his lingering back problems hidden from his family; Brooke must fight to keep control over her company; two favourites depart; and Dan makes it to the top of the transplant list, only to be run down by crazy nurse Carrie.

Jump right in…the water is shallow.

[Updated to reflect new information received Sept 18]

[Updated to reflect changes to Australian Idols' time slot as well as other flow on changes.]

Channel 10 programming for the week starting September 27.

1. Sunday Sept 27, 7.30pm. P!nk night has been moved back one week to Oct 4. Sept 27 is 80′s night. Rove follows at 9.30pm.

2. Monday Sept 28, 7.30pm. On Are You Smarter than a 5^th Grader, Ian Thorpes appearance draws to a close. He is then followed by Ian “Dicko” Dickson and Dave Hughes later in the show.

3. Monday Sept 28, 10.00pm after Good News Week. Originally it was planned that the season 5 premiere of Supernatural was to air with its 1^st episode, picking up where the last season left off. This is one week after it’s US premiere.

As a result of the Australian Idol time slot change, Little Britain USA and Nurse Jackie will be moving to Monday nights after Good News Week which means they will usually air from 10pm. STILL No word yet as to where Supernatural will end up. The two shows will not air on Sunday Sept 20. Mon Sept 28 will be their second episodes.

4. Tuesday Sept 29, 8.30pm. Also fast tracked, will be the premiere of season 7 of NCIS – just one week after they see it in the US. This is followed by a repeat episode scheduled for 9.30pm

5. Wednesday Sept 30, 7.30pm. Celebrity Masterchef kicks off. Returning to judge the 18 celebrity contestants will be Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston whose opinions, judgement and commentary will not change with this new realm of contestants.

6. Wednesday Sept 30, 8.30pm. The premiere of the new NCIS franchise, NCIS: LA starring Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. At 9.30, a repeat of NCIS will follow.

7. Saturday Oct 3, 3pm. One Tree Hill is back for season 6.

8. Dexter is no longer on Monday nights, being moved to 11.30 Saturday from Oct 4.

9. LIE TO ME confirmed for its season 2 return at 9.30 Tuesday Oct 6, after new NCIS. That brings the NCIS episode count back to 3 per week. One new NCIS, new NCIS:LA and one repeat after NCIS:LA.

Programming subject to late change.

4.00pm sunday / November 2

Brooke invites Tric bartender Owen to come and see her business in New York but finds, Rachel, a girl from her past, in her apartment having taken an overdose. With Owen’s help they manage to persuade her to enter a treatment program. Nathan and Lucas attend Dan’s hearing while they try to protect Jamie from him. Mia gets an offer from Peyton’s former employer. Elsewhere, Haley and Nathan’s marriage is on the rocks as Carrie does her damnedest to split them up leading to Jamie falling into the pool.

4.00pm sunday / october 26

It’s the first game of the season and it’s Mouth’s big chance to impress with his coverage of the game. Meanwhile, Haley, Brooke, Peyton, Lindsey and Mia get locked in the Tree Hill High library and a lot gets said particularly between Lindsey and Peyton. Elsewhere, Nathan and Lucas endeavour to tell both Haley and Lindsey about their indiscretions.