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| Showcase Unveils its Fall 2007 Schedule |
| Posted
on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 12:07 PM |
Showcase introduces new "Showcase at 10pm" programming with Saving Gracee, the fourth season of Rescue Me, Jekyll, season 4 of The L Word, the second season of Weeds as well as the third season of It's always Sunny in Philadelphia premiering in november. They also have a new original series called Exes & Ohs and returning with a second season, Rent-A-Goalie as well as the fourth season of Kenny vs. Spenny.
Saving Grace
Showcase at 10pm ET/PT
(Canadian Premiere)
Mondays at 10pm. ET/PT beginning August 27 (13 x 60min) [HD]
Academy Award®-winning actress Holly Hunter (The Piano) takes on the role of a cynical police detective facing a personal crisis of divine proportions in the provocative new drama series Saving Grace. In her television series debut, Hunter stars as Grace Hanadarko, a tormented, fast-living Oklahoma City police detective who, despite being at the top of her field, takes self-destruction to new heights. After seeing tremendous tragedy in her life, Grace lives life hard and fast. She drinks too much, sleeps with the wrong men and defies authority. It all catches up with her one night when, as she’s driving too fast after too many drinks, she hits a man who is walking along the road. In an uncharacteristic moment, Grace asks for help, and she gets it – in the form an unconventional angel named Earl (Leon Rippy, Deadwood). Earl gives Grace a last chance at redemption. Also stars Laura San Giacomo (Just Shoot Me). Saving Grace airs exclusively on Showcase in Canada.
Rescue Me, Season 4
Showcase at 10pm ET/PT
(Canadian Premiere)
Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT beginning August 28 (13x60min) [HD]
The critically acclaimed FX series starring Denis Leary returns for a fourth blistering season. After surviving the beach house fire, volatile firefighter Tommy Gavin (Leary) finds himself in hot water. Given his violent history and spotty memory, he’s under suspicion from the insurance company for arson. Word of the investigation is spreading like wildfire through the FDNY, putting Tommy’s job at risk. At home, things aren’t cooling off – Tommy’s estranged wife, Janet (Andrea Roth), is worried that her newborn son favours Tommy. Tommy suspects his late brother may have fathered the latest Gavin male. The rest of the crew at New York City’s Truck Company 62 is feeling the heat as well as they deal with their own relationships. Guest stars this season include Larenz Tate (Ray), Jerry Adler (The Sopranos), and Jennifer Esposito (Welcome To Collinwood). Academy Award®-nominated Susan Sarandon reprises her role as Alicia. Rescue Me airs exclusively on Showcase in Canada.
Jekyll
Showcase at 10pm ET/PT
Canadian Premiere – 6 x 60min
Wednesdays beginning August 29 [HD]
There’s a new Dr. Jekyll, with an old problem – Mr. Hyde. Though they share a body, Jekyll (James Nesbitt) has managed to keep his wife and two kids a secret from the vicious Hyde. But what neither of them knows is that an organization with limitless wealth and power is monitoring their every move.
The L Word, Season 4
Showcase at 10pm ET/PT
(Canadian Premiere)
Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT beginning August 30 (12 x 60min) [HD]
The L Word examines the romantic, professional and social exploits of a group of women – some straight, some gay – living in Los Angeles. In the fourth season, Cybill Shepherd (Moonlighting) and Oscar® winner Marlee Matlin (West Wing) join the cast. This season, the war in Iraq becomes an integral part of Alice’s (Leisha Hailey) life as she struggles to move on after the death of Dana. Helena (Rachel Shelley) tries to find financial independence and come to terms with leaving behind a world of privilege. Phyllis Kroll (Cybill Shepherd) – a married university executive who courageously comes out of the closet late in life – risks everything that has defined her life up to now. Bette (Jennifer Beals) has to deal with Jodi Lerner (Marlee Matlin), a woman who confronts her head-on about her Type-A personality. Guest stars include Rosanna Arquette and Jane Lynch.
Deadwood
Showcase at 10pm ET/PT
(Network Premiere)
Saturdays at 10 pm ET/PT beginning September 1 (12x70min)
HBO's Emmy®-, Peabody- and Golden Globe-winning series Deadwood rolls into town. Created and executive produced by David Milch (NYPD Blue), Deadwood blends profane historical fact and famous frontier figures with compelling television drama. Set in the teeming outlaw camp of Deadwood in 1877, the landscape explodes with violent power struggles and shifting alliances. Cast regulars include Timothy Olyphant as the new lawman Seth Bullock, Ian McShane as the ruthless town boss Al Swearengen, John Hawkes as Sol Star and Canadian Molly Parker as Alma Garret.
Spaced
Showcase at 10pm ET/PT
(Canadian Premiere)
Sundays at 10pm ET/PT beginning September 2 (14x30min)
Fate throws Daisy Steiner, a wannabe journalist, and Tim Bisley, a lovesick skateboarder, together. Defeated by the horrors of flat-hunting they decide to pose as a professional couple and share accommodation in order to get a bargain flat. Spaced is an exciting comedy which chronicles the agony and the ecstasy of Tim and Daisy, two disillusioned Generation X-ers adrift in a world where reality is as subjective as their taste in shoes.
After a riotous houseparty which turns into an explosive mix of sex, guns, fists, tin foil and celery Tim and Daisy get down to the business of living together and weathering the storms of twenty-something life. Boyfriends, great job offers, ex-girlfriends, vivisectionists and big nights out all rear their head in this light-hearted look at the perils of modern life.
Moose TV
New Series
A quirky community turns the cameras on itself. Life in the sleepy town of Moose will never be the same when an abandoned TV station is revived by an ambitious prodigal son full of big-city ideas. Starring Adam Beach, Nathaniel Arcand, Jennifer Podemski and Gary Farmer, the 8 episode half-hour series Moose TV follows the hijinks and struggles of a group of eccentric individuals attempting to produce a slate of local programs. The world broadcast premiere of Moose TV airs
Exes & Ohs
Canadian Premiere - 6 x 30min
Premieres Thursday, October 11 @ 10pm
Regular time slot is Thursdays @ 9:30pm [HD]
Sincere but misguided Jenniferembarks on a search for true love. Jen shares quirky rules for lesbian dating in frank "to camera" moments.
Rent-A-Goalie - Season 2
First two episodes Sunday, November 4 @ 9pm
Regular time slot Sundays @ 9:30pm beginning Nov. 11. [HD]
Hockey-crazed, recovered-from-everything-to-go-guy Cake has won over the patrons of Café Primo but things start to heat up when he has to deal with his resurfacing past, a goalie strike, and a Tie Domi charity event that turns ugly. Joining the team are hockey greats Phil and Tony Esposito, Darryl Sittler, Mike Palmateer, Tie Domi and Paul Coffey.
Kenny vs. Spenny
Tuesdays @ 9:30pm beginning November 6 [HD]
Matt Stone and Trey Parker are executive producers for this new season.
To view Showcase's Official fall schedule, please visit falltvpreview.com
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