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Simulcast Mini-Series Premiere!
WAR & PEACE
The epic WAR & PEACE, reimagined for a new generation, is a four-week limited-series event premiering on Lifetime, A&E and HISTORY and featuring an all-star, award-winning cast that includes SAG Award® and Film Independent Spirit Award winner Paul Dano (Love and Mercy), Lily James (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), James Norton (Happy Valley), Oscar®, Golden Globe and BAFTA winner Jim Broadbent (Iris), Golden Globe® winner Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) and others.
Set against in the backdrop of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, WAR & PEACE is the ultimate story of passion and romance, scandal and deceit, following the rise and fall of fortunes of five aristocratic families — the Bezukhovs, Bolkonskys, Rostovs, Kuragins and Drubetskoys — all jockeying for top position in the waning days of imperial Russia. The dashing Andrei Bolkonsky (Norton) yearns for glory of war, but finds only heartbreak and disillusionment, which may be cured by the lovely young Natasha Rostov (James), who desperately needs to marry well to save her family from financial ruin. Meanwhile, Pierre Bezukhov (Dano) suddenly finds himself in possession of great wealth at the mercy of fortune hunters eager to take advantage of his naïveté.
PART 3
Airs Monday, February 1 at 9:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
On a Rostov family trip to Moscow, Natasha starts to doubt Andrei’s love for her. Natasha later meets Helene and Anatole at the opera and finds herself quickly charmed by Anatole and tells Mayra she wants to break off her engagement to Andrei. Hearing of the incident, Pierre threatens to kill Anatole if he doesn’t leave Moscow immediately. Suffering extreme heartbreak, Pierre attempts to comfort Natasha, but is unable to tell her how much he truly loves her. As French army approaches Russia, Andrei advises his father to leave for Moscow before Napoleon reaches Bald Hills, which Bolkonsky defiantly refuses. Prince Bolkonsky suffers a stroke and and Marya finds herself unable to flee. Nikolai offers his assistance to escort her to Moscow. Pierre arrives in Borodino to assist in the Russian effort and seeks to convince Andrei to make things work with Natasha.
PART 4
Airs Monday, February 8 at 9:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
Pierre gets a firsthand look at the war but proves to be largely useless on the battlefield. The battle with Napoleon is fierce and costly for the Russians, but Napoleon is forced to withdraw his army and regroup. Andrei suffers a great injury. Natasha opens up her home to the wounded soldiers as the Rostovs prepare to flee. Pierre is shackled and brought before a French general. In Mytishchi, the Rostovs take shelter at a cottage, and Natasha is unexpectedly reunited with Andrei. Unaware Pierre is held captive and can’t answer her wishes to grant her an annulment, Helene cannot hide her pregnancy much longer. Denisov and Dolokhov rescue a band of prisoners, including Pierre, from the French. The harsh winter foils Napoleon, and Kutuzov victoriously chases the French out of Russia.
“DANCE MOMS”
Named Favorite Reality Show by the Kids’ Choice Awards, Lifetime’s hit docuseries Dance Moms (#DanceMoms) returns for its sixth season with new episodes, new dance moves and of course, the infamous Abby Lee Miller. With her LA studio now open for business, Abby is determined to ensure her team won’t have another dismal competition season. To keep her girls focused, Abby issues a ban on anything other than dance. In a move to keep her empire alive and grow new stars, Abby makes the controversial decision to form a new Mini Elite Competition Team that will learn from the older girls. With Abby’s legal woes on the horizon, will the Abby Lee Dance Company be able to get back on top?
Abby’s Replaceable (#605)
Airs Tuesday, February 2 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
After resigning the previous week, Abby locks the team out of her LA studio. Debbie Allen extends an invitation to the ALDC to work with her, proving that everyone is replaceable including Abby. Special guest choreographer Nakul includes the minis in a difficult Bollywood routine. Kalani and Nia are pushed to their breaking point with an inspired duet while mini Peyton and her mom Kerri struggle with the pressure of two dances. With no leader, the moms fear a disaster is inevitable.
Abby’s New Favorites (#606)
Airs Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
Abby is back but her focus is only on the minis. With only four girls on the unofficial mini team, a new mini and her mother show up to audition and they rub Melissa the wrong way. With the original junior team only competing in one routine, the moms complain when “Maddie’s replacement” Brynn is chosen to dance the lead role. With Maddie set to return for good next week, Brynn’s future at the ALDC depends on a win.
Premiere: To Be Announced (#607)
Airs Tuesday, February 16 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: To Be Announced (#608)
Airs Tuesday, February 23 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
“PITCH SLAPPED”
Lifetime's puts singing in the spotlight with new docu-series Pitch Slapped (#PitchSlapped). The eight hour-long episodes reveal what it's really like in the intensely competitive world of high school a cappella. The pressure is on when two cross-town rival teams from New Jersey are given the chance to work with the world’s best coaches and face off in weekly competitions, crescendo-ing in a champion sing off. Vocal powerhouse Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect) will stop at nothing to get his team, Stay Tuned from Cherry Hill, to come out of their shells and get them in-tune while a cappella rock-star and performance coach Diana Preisler (Blue Jupiter) guides The Voices from Allendale, to harmonize their way to a win.
Sharon is contemporary a cappella’s most prolific arranger and currently producing The Sing-Off worldwide. He also served as arranger, on-site music director and vocal producer for the highly successful feature films Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2. Sharon is the founder, director and arranger for the pioneering a cappella group House Jacks. Preisler’s background as a singer, voice-over actress and performance coach has garnered her a reputation as one of the most respected a cappella coaches in the industry. Preisler has toured the world as the manager, artistic director and lead female singer of successful a cappella group, and international vocal sensation Blue Jupiter, and has been featured on Nickelodeon, the Huffington Post and Oprah.
Eliminations Begin (#105)
Airs Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
This week brings the first elimination round of the Summer Invitational so now the stakes are even higher. Highlands Voices continues to disagree with some of Diana’s choices while Stay Tuned is lacking the confidence they need to nail their next performance.
Rise of the Underclassmen (#106)
Airs Tuesday, February 9 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
It’s the second week of eliminations and Diana and the Highlands Voices will do whatever it takes to come back from their loss the week before. Meanwhile, Deke and Stay Tuned go for a number that speaks to an iconic in high school experience but will it spark unhappy memories and low scores from the judges?
Deke Plays with Fire (#107)
Airs Tuesday, February 16 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
Deke tries a new tactic and decides to play it safe in the semi-finals of the Summer Invitational. Meanwhile, Diana is hoping some to take her group to the next level with some professional help. With an elimination on the line, which coach will have the winning strategy?
It A-Comes Down to This (#108) SEason Finale!
Airs Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
After eight weeks of competition, everything is on the line in the championship of the Summer Invitational. After a loss last week, Diana and Highlands Voices are throwing everything they have into this week’s performance to try to take home the trophy. Meanwhile, after highs and lows throughout the season, Deke’s perennial underdogs, Stay Tuned, rely on their biggest strength – their emotion – in their final effort to win the title. Who will come out on top?
“LITTLE WOMEN: LA”
Little Women: LA is back for a fourth season and the relationships between the cast members are more volatile than ever. After ending last season with a touching vow renewal, Preston and Elena find themselves back in LA and they are now at odds over Elena's preoccupation with launching her fashion line and DIY makeup tutorials. Christy and Todd are finally pregnant, but fearing the backlash from the little people community, they have yet to reveal that they have pre-selected an average size baby through IVF. Meanwhile, Tonya and Jasmine continue their on-again, off-again friendship and Tonya's relationship with Ja becomes stronger than ever. Will there finally be wedding bells for Tonya? The heart, drama, comedy, and unique storytelling style of Little Women: LA will all combine to make this fourth season the most explosive, unforgettable season yet.
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#402)
Airs Wednesday, February 3 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#403)
Airs Wednesday, February 10 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#404)
Airs Wednesday, February 17 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#405)
Airs Wednesday, February 24 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
“LITTLE WOMEN: ATLANTA”
Lifetime’s popular Little Women franchise heads to the south with Little Women: Atlanta. These new little ladies turn it up wherever they go, especially with club promoter Emily leading the charge with identical twins Andrea and Amanda, Brianna , Ashley and Tiffany. There is no shortage of drama with these friends as cat-fights erupt with their feisty personalities among the power struggles within the group. With one little lady with a baby on the way, this clique is not afraid to get into it with each other, but together they face the daily challenges that come with being a little person while proving they are the queens of Atlanta.
JUICY GOSSIP (#102)
Airs Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
As tensions continue to escalate between the Twins and Cheeks, Emily decides it’s time to reveal her pregnancy to the group. Meanwhile Minnie confronts Miss Juicy about her lies!
TINY TWINS TAKEOVER (#103)
Airs Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
Emily invites all the girls horseback riding, causing Amanda and Andrea to doubt whether she's really pregnant. Bri wants more from her relationship with her baby daddy Wooda, but when he won’t commit, she goes looking for someone who will.
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#104)
Airs Wednesday, February 17 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#105)
Airs Wednesday, February 24 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
“CHILD GENIUS”
Lifetime’s competition series, Child Genius (#ChildGenius) returns for Season 2, featuring America’s most extraordinary and gifted children as they prep for the ultimate battle of the brains. The competition, created in cooperation with American Mensa, takes place over ten weeks and tests the nation’s brightest young minds on their knowledge in categories such as math, spelling, geography, and current events. With a $100,000 college fund and the title of Child Genius 2016 at stake, the kids – and their families – will stop at nothing to make it to the top of the class. Former NASA astronaut, Leland Melvin, returns as the host.
Good is Not Gonna Cut It (#205)
Airs Thursday, February 4 at 8:00PM-9:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
This is an Outrage! (#206)
Airs Thursday, February 11 at 8:00PM-9:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
I Really Seriously Really Wanna Win (#207)
Airs Thursday, February 18 at 8:00PM-9:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Mom, You're Confusing Me! (#208)
Airs Thursday, February 25 at 8:00PM-9:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Season Finale!
“PROJECT RUNWAY: JUNIOR”
It’s time for a different set of school supplies scissors, sewing machines and fabric! The new school year brings the freshman class of young designers in the inaugural season of Project Runway: Junior (#ProjectRunwayJunior). This next generation of upandcoming fashionistas, ages 13 to 17, will be mentored by Emmy® Award winner Tim Gunn who cohosts alongside supermodel Hannah Davis. Kelly Osbourne, designer Christian Siriano and executive fashion editor at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Magazine Aya Kanai, serve as judges to determine who will make the grade. Actress Bella Thorne joins panel as guest judge for the final challenge.
FINALE, PART 2 (#110)
Airs Thursday, February 4 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET)
The teen designers put the final touches on their collections and then show at New York Fashion week. The winner of the very first Project Runway: Junior is announced!
“BRING IT!”
All bets are off when Bring It! returns with the Dollhouse divided for Season 3. The Dancing Dolls must bring their “A " game with tougher judges and bigger, badder rivals. Miss D finds herself with new dancers that need a lot of work to get into winning shape. Can newcomer Faith save the team or will her outspoken mother push Miss D to her breaking point? With the title of ‘best all around dancer’ being added to the Battle Royale, everyone must do their best to impress Miss D to get the honor.
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#306)
Airs Friday, February 5 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#307)
Airs Friday, February 12 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#308)
Airs Friday, February 19 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#309)
Airs Friday, February 26 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
“THE RAP GAME”
The next big rap star is about to be unleashed beginning New Year’s Day when five emerging young hip hop artists, ages 12 to 16 years old, are given the opportunity to rhyme and flow with highly sought after producer, Jermaine Dupri in the allnew Lifetime unscripted series, The Rap Game (#TheRapGame).
These young rappers will be immersed in the Atlanta hip hop scene with Dupri at the helm as their mentor. Queen Latifah and her partner Shakim Compere will executive produce under the Flavor Unit umbrella along with Dupri on the series. Each week, special guests such as Usher, Ludacris, Da Brat, T.I. and Silentó will join Dupri to help mold the kids into the next big, young rap star.
SHAKIN’ THINGS UP (#106)
Airs Friday, February 5 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
Jermaine Dupri puts the managers’ skills to the test in a marketing challenge with an unexpected twist. One manager bombs, while another becomes a major momager.
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#107)
Airs Friday, February 12 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Premiere: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#108) Season Finale!
Airs Friday, February 19 at 10:00PM-11:02PM (ET)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Season Premiere!
“PROJECT RUNWAY ALL STARS”
Thirteen of television’s most memorable and talented designers make their way back to the workroom to try to sew up a win on season five of Lifetime’s hit series Project Runway All Stars (#PRAllStars). The designers will have a new twist to contend with this season as Alyssa Milano, Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman will be judging an "anonymous runway" for the very first time and won't know which designer created each garment. Zanna Roberts Rassi returns as the designers’ mentor.
Joining the judges to weigh in on who should win are musicians Ke$ha, Boy George, Little Big Town and actresses Debra Messing, Vanessa Hudgens, Megan Hilty and Debi Mazar. The designers will also face Project Runway’s Nina Garcia and Zac Posen, supermodel Coco Rocha, celebrity stylist Johnny Wujek, and TV personalities Kristin Cavallari and Brad Goreski.
WHAT MAKES AN ALL STAR? (#501)
Airs Thursday, February 11 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
13 All Stars return for the toughest season yet. Designers tap into their past to create a look inspired by a life moment that kick started their fashion career.
LET IT FLOW (#502)
Airs Thursday, February 18 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
A wind machine runway challenges the All Stars to create dramatic, elegant looks that showcase the movement of fabric. Vanessa Hudgens guests.
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT ROCK N ROLL (#503)
Airs Thursday, February 25 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET)
Country music super group ‘Little Big Town’ team up the designers to create ‘opposites attract’ red carpet gowns for the Academy of Country Music Awards.
“MANSON’S LOST GIRLS” (World Premiere)
Premieres Saturday, February 6, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET)
The psychedelic summer of 1969 comes to life in the Lifetime Original Movie, Manson’s Lost Girls, featuring the next generation of Hollywood stars MacKenzie Mauzy, (Into the Woods), Eden Brolin (I Dream Too Much), Greer Grammer (Awkward) and Christian Madsen (Divergent). The film paints a new picture of Charles Manson's (Jeff Ward, The Mentalist) world, as told through the stories of Linda Kasabian (Mauzy) and the other women who fell under his demonic spell to create one of the most famous cults of all time.
Manson’s Lost Girls follows Linda as she first arrives at the seemingly idyllic Spahn Ranch hippie commune where she is embraced with open arms. Seduced by the group’s free-love lifestyle, Linda revels in the sisterhood and acceptance. Taken with Manson, he soon draws her into criminal activities, including late-night “creepy crawls” to steal from lavish homes. Linda reluctantly becomes an accomplice in Manson’s “Helter Skelter,” a drug-fueled murder spree that included the brutal death of actress Sharon Tate. She ultimately breaks away and turns herself in as a witness for the prosecution and helps to convict Manson.
Stars Mackenzie Mauzy, Jeff Ward, Eden Brolin, Greer Grammer and Christian Madsen. (2015)
“WRONG SWIPE” (U.S. Television Premiere)
Premieres Saturday, February 13, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET)
Anna’s had a tough time getting close to people ever since her father died five years ago and her relationship with her boyfriend ended. Having lost interest in dating, she focuses on school and taking care of her mom and sister, Sasha. With Anna’s best interest at heart, Sasha creates a profile for her on Swipe--a new dating app that matches users via GPS. Though she is reluctant, Anna gives the app a try. Several potential suitors message her, but they all pale in comparison to handsome and charming Pete. Then Anna starts to get disturbing messages and notifications that a match is very close to her proximity when no one should be. Becoming anxious and paranoid, she pushes Pete away. Not knowing who to trust, Anna is pitted against a stalker who looks to be a match from hell prepared to kill for love.
Anna Hutchison, Karissa Staples, and Rhys Ward star. (2015)
“PREGNANT AT 17” (World Premiere)
Premieres Saturday, February 20, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET)
After witnessing a brutal crime, things are finally starting to look up for 17 year old high school dropout Chelsea. She's fallen madly in love with Jeff, an older and accomplished man who is promising to give her the life she can only dream of; there's only one hitch...he's still married! To make matters worse, Chelsea finds out she is pregnant and Jeff wants nothing to do with the baby. Being withdrawn, Jeff's wife Sonia suspects he is having an affair and discovers not only is the other woman just 17 but she is pregnant too. When Sonia meets Chelsea she feels sorry for her and decides to help her out but when a dark figure from Chelsea's past returns it puts all three of them in danger, including her unborn baby!
Josie Bissett, Zoé De Grand Maison and Roark Critchlow star. (2015)
“NIGHTMARE NURSE” (U.S. Television Premiere)
Premieres Saturday, February 27, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET)
After Brooke and her boyfriend Lance have a car accident, Lance’s leg injury requires him to be bedridden with at-home care. When an attractive nurse, Chloe, is recommended to them, she seems perfect for the task. However, when her troubled past comes to light, it becomes apparent to the happy couple that someone is out to destroy their lives.
Stars Sarah Butler, Steven Good, Lindsay Hartley, and Traci Lords. (2015)
