August 08, 2012 UPDATES-NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday August 12, 2012 - Friday August 24, 2012
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UPDATES-NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday August 12, 2012 - Friday August 24, 2012

"ANIMAL PRACTICE"

(X) "PILOT"

08/12/2012 (10:38PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : When successful veterinarian Dr. George Coleman (Justin Kirk, "Weeds") learns that his ex-girlfriend Dorothy Crane (JoAnna Garcia Swisher, "Better with You") has inherited the hospital where he works and is now his boss, he is less than thrilled. George, who would rather spend time with his animal patients than with their human owners, is a stark contrast to the cheerful and optimistic Dorothy, who immediately inserts herself into the hospital business. As the sparks fly between George and Dorothy, the rest of the staff members struggle to maintain composure and do their jobs, including Dr. Doug Jackson (Tyler Labine, "Reaper," "Sons of Tucson"), Dr. Yamamoto (Bobby Lee. "Harold & Kumar"), Juanita (Kym Whitley, "We Bought A Zoo"), Nurse Angela (Betsy Sodaro, "The Nick Show Kroll") and last but not least, "Dr. Rizzo," the resident capuchin monkey at Crane Animal Hospital and George's closest companion (Crystal, "The Hangover II," NBC’s "Community").

"STARS EARN STRIPES"

(X) "101/102 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT"

08/13/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : The "Stars Earn Stripes" cast gather at a remote training facility where they are introduced to their partner, a current or former member of a military branch or one of our first-responder forces. The teams are challenged to execute a complicated "mission" inspired by actual military exercises. The two teams with the slowest times will compete against one another in a shoot-out and the winning team will move onto the next round of the competition. Hosted by General Wesley Clark (ret) former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and presidential candidate and Samantha Harris ("Dancing with the Stars"), the show stars Laila Ali, Dean Cain, Terry Crews, Nick Lachey, Todd Palin, Dolvett Quince, Picabo Street and Eve Torres.

"GRIMM"

(X) "BAD TEETH"

08/13/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : A FOREIGN AGENDA TO HUNT DOWN NICK IS REVEALED AS THE BODY COUNT IN PORTLAND RISES --BRIAN TEE, JAMES FRAIN AND MARY ELIZABETH MASTRANTONIO GUEST STAR -- After their face-off with Kimura (guest star Brian Tee), Nick (David Giuntoli) finds himself trying to come to grips with the return of his mother, Kelly Burkhardt (guest star Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). A trail of brutal murders unveils a foreign conspiracy to hunt down Nick, leading to several revelations about his past. Meanwhile, Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) still lies in her mysteriously-induced coma as Rosalee (Bree Turner) and Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) work tirelessly to bring her out of it safely. Elsewhere, Hank (Russell Hornsby) struggles with the shocking truths he’s recently seen and Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) deals with unexpected family issues when his estranged brother (guest star James Frain) comes back into his life. Reggie Lee also stars.

"STARS EARN STRIPES"

(X) "101/102 RECAP"

08/14/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : The "Stars Earn Stripes" cast gather at a remote training facility where they are introduced to their partner, a current or former member of a military branch or one of our first-responder forces. The teams are challenged to execute a complicated "mission" inspired by actual military exercises. The two teams with the slowest times will compete against one another in a shoot-out and the winning team will move onto the next round of the competition. Hosted by General Wesley Clark (ret) former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and presidential candidate and Samantha Harris ("Dancing with the Stars"), the show stars Laila Ali, Dean Cain, Terry Crews, Nick Lachey, Todd Palin, Dolvett Quince, Picabo Street and Eve Torres.

"THE OFFICE"

(X) "FUNDRAISER"

08/16/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : ANDY MAKES A SPLASH AT A LOCAL FUNDRAISER— A local animal shelter is honoring the Senator (guest star Jack Coleman) and everyone in the office attends. Erin (Ellie Kemper) decides to bring Andy (Ed Helms) to the event and causes some uncomfortable moments with Robert California (two-time Emmy winner James Spader). Meanwhile, Oscar (Oscar Nunez) wonders if he has been hit on by a married man. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Zach Woods and Catherine Tate also star.

Joanne Park

"PARKS AND RECREATION"

(X) "THE DEBATE"

08/16/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) : LESLIE FINALLY GETS HER DEBATE WITH BOBBY NEWPORT -- PAUL RUDD ("OUR IDIOT BROTHER") GUEST STARS -- DIRECTED BY AMY POEHLER. Leslie (Amy Poehler, who also wrote and directed) goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport (guest star Paul Rudd) in their big televised debate. Ann (Rashida Jones), Tom (Aziz Ansari), and Chris (Rob Lowe) work in the media spin room, while Ron (Nick Offerman) goes the extra mile to save a party for Leslie's donors. Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

Joanne Park

"SAVING HOPE"

(X) "BEA, AGAIN"

08/16/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : With Charlie removed from his ventilator, all he and Alex can do is wait and ask themselves: is this really it? But when a patient comes in for a routine follow-up, her new symptoms could lead Alex and Charlie to making a discovery about Charlie’s coma. Meanwhile, Joel cannot operate after breaking his hand, and Maggie and Gavin deal with the aftermath of their kiss.

"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"

(X) "081612"

08/16/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) :

"GRIMM"

(X) "BAD TEETH"

08/17/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : A FOREIGN AGENDA TO HUNT DOWN NICK IS REVEALED AS THE BODY COUNT IN PORTLAND RISES --BRIAN TEE, JAMES FRAIN AND MARY ELIZABETH MASTRANTONIO GUEST STAR -- After their face-off with Kimura (guest star Brian Tee), Nick (David Giuntoli) finds himself trying to come to grips with the return of his mother, Kelly Burkhardt (guest star Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). A trail of brutal murders unveils a foreign conspiracy to hunt down Nick, leading to several revelations about his past. Meanwhile, Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) still lies in her mysteriously-induced coma as Rosalee (Bree Turner) and Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) work tirelessly to bring her out of it safely. Elsewhere, Hank (Russell Hornsby) struggles with the shocking truths he’s recently seen and Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) deals with unexpected family issues when his estranged brother (guest star James Frain) comes back into his life. Reggie Lee also stars.

"DATELINE NBC"

(X) "FR2148"

08/17/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :

"STARS EARN STRIPES"

(X) "101/102 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT"

08/18/2012 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : The "Stars Earn Stripes" cast gather at a remote training facility where they are introduced to their partner, a current or former member of a military branch or one of our first-responder forces. The teams are challenged to execute a complicated "mission" inspired by actual military exercises. The two teams with the slowest times will compete against one another in a shoot-out and the winning team will move onto the next round of the competition. Hosted by General Wesley Clark (ret) former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and presidential candidate and Samantha Harris ("Dancing with the Stars"), the show stars Laila Ali, Dean Cain, Terry Crews, Nick Lachey, Todd Palin, Dolvett Quince, Picabo Street and Eve Torres.

"DATELINE NBC"

(X) "SU2148"

08/19/2012 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday) :

"STARS EARN STRIPES"

(X) "103 - SEARCH AND DESTROY"

08/20/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) :

"GRIMM"

(X) "THE KISS"

08/20/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : TWO GRIMMS ARE BETTER THAN ONE AS NICK JOINS FORCES WITH HIS MOTHER TO TAKE DOWN HIS GREATEST THREAT YET – JAMES FRAIN, JESSICA TUCK, MIKE DOPUD AND MARY ELIZABETH MASTRANTONIO GUEST-STAR – As Nick (David Giuntoli) and his mother (guest star Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) continue to battle the Mauvais Dentes (guest star Mike Dopud), Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner) fight against the clock to save Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch). More details are revealed about the source of Juliette’s illness, resulting in an epic showdown. Back at the precinct, Hank (Russell Hornsby) senses that something is amiss when Nick lands in hot water with the FBI. Meanwhile, Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) continues to reveal himself as he deals with his estranged brother (guest star James Frain). Reggie Lee also stars.

"STARS EARN STRIPES"

(X) "103 - SEARCH AND DESTROY"

08/21/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :

"THE OFFICE"

(X) "TURF WAR"

08/23/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : WHO GETS ALL THE CLIENTS LEFT BEHIND— Andy (Ed Helms) takes a break from flambéing cherries and composing rock operas to jumpstart his Dunder Mifflin comeback. When Robert (two-time Emmy winner James Spader) drunkenly shuts down a nearby branch, Jim (John Krasinski) and Dwight (Rainn Wilson) join forces to outsmart a salesman from Scranton’s uglier sister city. Chris Bauer guest stars. Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Zach Woods, and Catherine Tate also star.

Joanne Park

"PARKS AND RECREATION"

(X) "BUS TOUR"

08/23/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) : LESLIE'S LAST STAND -- PAUL RUDD ("KNOCKED UP") GUEST STARS. Leslie (Amy Poehler) goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign, and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes

away. Meanwhile, Andy (Chris Pratt) susses out a security threat, and Chris (Rob Lowe) finds an unlikely cure for his depression. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Retta, and Jim O'Heir also star.

Joanne Park

"SAVING HOPE"

(X) "EPISODE 10"

08/23/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : When Joel gets cold feet in the OR, Kinney takes him with her on a Continuing Medical Education assignment in her hometown to help clear his head. During their field trip, a woman gets pinned underneath a truck and Joel and Kinney lead the rescue effort. Meanwhile, Charlie meets a newly deceased therapist who suspects it’s an emotional block that is keeping him in his coma. Encouraged by Charlie breathing on his own, Alex continues her rounds and diagnoses a fitness buff with a rare condition.

"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"

(X) "082312"

08/23/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) :

"GRIMM"

(X) "THE KISS"

08/24/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : TWO GRIMMS ARE BETTER THAN ONE AS NICK JOINS FORCES WITH HIS MOTHER TO TAKE DOWN HIS GREATEST THREAT YET – JAMES FRAIN, JESSICA TUCK, MIKE DOPUD AND MARY ELIZABETH MASTRANTONIO GUEST-STAR – As Nick (David Giuntoli) and his mother (guest star Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) continue to battle the Mauvais Dentes (guest star Mike Dopud), Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner) fight against the clock to save Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch). More details are revealed about the source of Juliette’s illness, resulting in an epic showdown. Back at the precinct, Hank (Russell Hornsby) senses that something is amiss when Nick lands in hot water with the FBI. Meanwhile, Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) continues to reveal himself as he deals with his estranged brother (guest star James Frain). Reggie Lee also stars.

"DATELINE NBC"

(X) "FR2149"

08/24/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :

( X Denotes Changes/Addition)

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