Summer heats up next week with three intense season finales on USA! On Monday, catch an explosive episode of WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW live from Barclays Center just days after U.S. Champion John Cena defends his title at Summer Slam on August 23rd. On Tuesday, two WWE champions are crowned on the season finale of WWE TOUGH ENOUGH at 8/7c – tune in to see the next Superstar and Diva in action. After the WWE excitement, hang out with your favorite besties in an all-new episode of PLAYING HOUSE at 10/9c. On Wednesday, two hit dramas bring their seasons to a dramatic close with the season 5 finale of SUITS at 9/8c and the season 1 finale of MR. ROBOT at 10/9c. On Thursday, catch an action-packed episode of GRACELAND directed by the esteemed Lucy Liu (“Kill Bill,” “Lucky Number Slevin”). Throughout the week, enjoy a hilarious block of MODERN FAMILY on Friday, two special marathons of NCIS and a full week of hilarious bloopers from Cat Greenleaf’s iconic stoop on TALK STOOP.
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TALK STOOP “Bloopers on the Stoop” Week – Weekdays 11-3PM
Join Cat Greenleaf on her iconic Brooklyn stoop for a week of interviews with celebrities, taste-makers and innovators having the kind of conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Highlights from next week include interviews with The Roots, Jason Biggs, Arianna Huffington, Martha Stewart and more.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
NCIS “Revenge” Marathon – 12pm/11c
After working so many shocking cases, the NCIS gang knows that if there’s one constant in the unpredictable world of crime, it’s that revenge is the best motivator. Tune in as criminals, civilians and servicemen alike succumb to the tempting notion of getting even! In every life, there comes a day of reckoning.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW – 8pm/7c
Fresh off the heels of Summer Slam, the Superstars and Divas from the World Wrestling Entertainment® Universe take the stage live in front of thousands in attendance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY and the millions of fans watching at home. RAW Superstars and Divas include John Cena, CM Punk, AJ Lee, Daniel Bryan, Kane, The Miz, Eve and Zack Ryder.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
WWE TOUGH ENOUGH – “A Champion is Crowned” – 8pm/7c *Season Finale*
The time has come for viewers to vote for the ultimate WWE superstar and Diva. Who will have the personality and physical attributes to win? Host Chris Jericho is joined by a panel of experts comprised of WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan and WWE Diva Paige. Throughout the competition, the contestants will be trained by WWE Legends Booker T, Billy Gunn and Lita.
PLAYING HOUSE – “Employee of the Month” – 10pm/9c
Maggie (Lennon Parham) runs into an old friend and struggles with a career that might have been. Emma (Jessica St. Clair) and Mark (Keegan-Michael Key) rekindle their friendship. Guest stars: Lindsay Sloane, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kyle Bornheimer, Matt Walsh.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
SUITS – “Faith” – 9pm/8c *Season Finale*
With their backs against the wall, Jessica (Gina Torres) and Louis (Rick Hoffman) make a last-ditch effort to rally the support of the partners, as Daniel Hardman (guest star, David Costabile) and Jack Soloff (guest star, John Pyper-Ferguson) attempt a takeover of the firm. Meanwhile, Mike (Patrick J. Adams) and Harvey (Gabriel Macht) must each face down the demons of their past in order to make potentially life-altering decisions. The series also stars Sarah Rafferty and Meghan Markle. Guest stars: Rebecca Schull, Russell Hornsby, James McAffrey, Billy Miller, Christina Cole, Aloma Wright, Laura Allen and Scott Michael Campbell.
MR. ROBOT – “eps1.9_zer0-day.avi” – 10pm/9c *Season Finale*
a brave new world. but where are mr. robot (Christian Slater) and tyrell (Martin Wallström)? & 1 of elliots (Rami Malek) past hacks comes back to haunt him. TEOTWAWKI? The series also stars Portia Doubleday and Carly Chaikin. Guest stars: Michel Gill, Stephanie Corneliussen, Gloria Reuben, Sunita Mani, Ron Cephas Jones, Azhar Khan, Michael Cristofer, Aaron Takahashi.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
GRACELAND – “Master of Weak Ties” – 10pm/9c *Directed by Lucy Liu
As Ari (guest star Rhys Coiro) rises up through the ranks of the Armenian mafia, Briggs (Daniel Sunjata) must dodge new suspicions from his housemates. Back in Florida, Charlie (Vanessa Ferlito) and Jakes (Brandon Jay McLaren) move one step closer to taking down Germaine (guest star Hal Ozsan). The series also stars Aaron Tveit, Serinda Swan and Manny Montana. Guest Stars: Mahedi Rakib, Katherine Crawford, Val Lauren, Rey Gallegos.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
MODERN FAMILY “TGIMF” Marathon – 7pm/6c
Thank goodness it’s Friday! Start your weekend off on the right foot with a hilarious stack that will sure to bring the laughs and keep a smile on your face.
MODERN FAMILY episodes listed below:
“Run for Your Wife” (Season 1, Episode 6) – 7/6c
“Dance Dance Revelation” (Season 2, Episode 10) – 7:30/6:30c
“The Musical Man” (Season 2, Episode 19) – 8/7c
“Go Bullfrogs!” (Season 3, Episode 6) – 8:30/7:30c
“See You Next Fall” (Season 2, Episode 23) – 9/8c
“Tableau Vivant” (Season 3, Episode 23) – 9:30/8:30c
“Schooled” (Season 4, Episode 2) – 10/9c
“The Butler’s Escape” (Season 4, Episode 4) – 10:30/9:30c
“Career Day” (Season 4, Episode 21) – 11/12c
“First Days” (Season 5, Episode 2) – 11:30/10:30c
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
NCIS “Boys of Summer” Marathon – 12pm/11c
Don Henley sings about “The Boys of Summer” after they are gone, but don’t worry, we’ve still got them right here. Tune-in to catch our “boys of summer” guest stars: Antonio Sabato Jr., LL Cool J, Chris O’Donnell and Scott Wolf.
UPCOMING PREMIERES/FINALES:
PLAYING HOUSE Season 2 Finale: 9/8/2015
GRACELAND Season 3 Finale: 9/17/2015
COLONY Season 1 Premiere: 1/14/2016
DONNY! Season 1 Premiere: 11/10/2015
CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST Mid-season Premiere: 11/10/2015
SATISFACTION Season 2 Premiere: 10/16/2015
