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-ORIGINAL SERIES-
“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. 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?
mINI Mayhem (#623)
Airs Tuesday, October 4 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
· After last week's fight between the elite and the mini moms, Abby attempts to unify the two teams by assigning the elites and minis duets as partners. With Abby's continued favoritism toward the minis, the elites are once again forced to choreograph their own group dance. Both teams feel the pressure when Abby announces that the first solo of the season will be awarded to a dancer from the winning duet.
Abby, you’re fired! (#624)
Airs Tuesday, October 11 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
· Abby punishes the minis for their poor performance and awards the elites their first solos of the season. Jill infuriates Abby when she makes a major decision about Kendall's music. No one feels safe when the media uncovers secrets from a mom's past.
jojo is a no show (#625)
Airs Tuesday, October 18 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
· When tragic news from Kira and Kalani's hometown hits the ALDC, Abby choreographs one of her most emotional dances ever to help bring awareness to teen suicide. The minis try to make a comeback with their group number after being benched last week. JoJo and Kendall are assigned a difficult ballet duet that tests JoJo beyond her limits, leading to the most dramatic turn of the season.
aldc for sale? (#626)
Airs Tuesday, October 25 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET/PT)
· Abby goes on the warpath after her trial hits the news again and a call from Debbie Allen has the moms speculating about the ALDC's future. Brynn is put to the test with her first solo of the season and the elites are tasked with one of their most challenging dances ever. However, the little bit of attention that Abby can muster goes to the minis.
“LITTLE WOMEN: LA”
The ladies of Little Women: LA are back with more at stake than ever before. With new babies on the horizon for many of the ladies, the new season follows the ladies as they come face to face with the hard truth about themselves and their relationships. The curtain has been pulled back, exposing all the lies, deceit and backstabbing to reveal more than the women ever expected.
premiere: to be announced (#513)
Airs Wednesday, October 5 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
premiere: to be announced (#514)
Airs Wednesday, October 12 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
premiere: to be announced (#515)
Airs Wednesday, October 19 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
premiere: to be announced (#516)
Airs Wednesday, October 26 at 9:00PM-10:00PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
“LITTLE WOMEN: ATLANTA”
Lifetime's top new unscripted series of 2016, Little Women: Atlanta is back for its second season, diving deeper into the relationships and rivalries that surround the ladies. After a tumultuous season of fighting, backstabbing and lies, the girls must now face the consequences. When the Queen of Atlanta herself, Ms. Juicy, takes center stage to shake up the lives of these Little Women, no one will be safe.
Bachelorette Show Down (#213)
Airs Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00PM-11:00PM (ET/PT)
· Tensions build when Andrea confronts Chris about his lack of help taking care of their daughter Aubrey. As the girls celebrate Monie's bachelorette, Monie makes an unexpected wedding announcement that puts her and Ms. Juicy's friendship on the line.
LITTLE WOMEN, BIG HAIR (#214) Season Finale!
Airs Wednesday, October 12 at 10:00PM-11:00PM (ET/PT)
· Amanda comes to Andrea’s rescue when Chris reverts to his old ways. As Bri grapples with a decision that threatens to divide her family, Monie prepares to share some big news with the group. And the girls wig out as they take the runway at Atlanta's premiere hair show!
REUNION, PART 1
Airs Wednesday, October 19 at 10:00PM-11:00PM (ET/PT)
· (Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
reunion, part 2
Airs Wednesday, October 26 at 10:00PM-11:00PM (ET/PT)
· (Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
“PROJECT RUNWAY”
More than a decade after Project Runway rocked the fashion world, Lifetime’s Emmy®-nominated series returns for its milestone fifteenth season. Year after year, Project Runway hopefuls have competed stitch by stitch for the chance to make their mark on the world of fashion. Having propelled aspiring designers into the style spotlight, Project Runway has left no sequin un-sewn. Continuing to uphold the runway legacy, this celebratory season will take fashion to a whole other level with 16 new designers. Determining whether they’ve created a fashion feat or faux pas are returning judges Heidi Klum, Marie Claire’s creative director Nina Garcia, creative director for Brooks Brother Women, fashion designer Zac Posen and mentor Tim Gunn, who once again will have the power to “save” one designer from elimination.
To help decide which designer will be crowned fashion royalty and who will be “cut” from the competition are guest judges, actresses Priyanka Chopra, Emily Ratajkowski, Nina Dobrev, Camilla Belle, Jaime King, Shiri Appleby, Sabrina Carpenter and Carly Chaiken. Additional influencers joining the judges panel are The Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie, fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, Project Runway Junior judge Kelly Osbourne, model Lucky Blue Smith and Editor in Chief of Marie Claire, Anne Fulenwider.
The winner of Project Runway will receive $100,000 to launch his or her business. Sally Beauty will supply a year’s worth of products along with a $25,000 cash prize. Travel and hotel accommodations to inspiring destinations around the world from Best Western Hotels and Resorts will also be provided, and from Mary Kay, the winner will receive an entire year’s worth of beauty products for their fashion shows and professional makeup artist services for their debut show. The winner will also receive a new Lexus IS sedan and a complete sewing and crafting studio from Brother Sewing and Embroidery. The winning designer and model will receive a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine.
SINK OR SWIM (#1504)
Airs Thursday, October 6 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
There’s No “I” in “Team” (#1505)
Airs Thursday, October 13 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
premiere: to be announced (#1506)
Airs Thursday, October 20 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
premiere: to be announced (#1507)
Airs Thursday, October 27 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Series Premiere!
“project runway: fashion startup”
Fashion and entrepreneurialism are brought to a whole new level with Lifetime’s Project Runway: Fashion Startup. The series showcases aspiring fashion and beauty entrepreneurs as they pitch their concepts for the chance to secure funds from a panel of expert investors to help grow their budding ventures.
The panel includes Katia Beauchamp, the Co-Founder & CEO of beauty retailer Birchbox; tech marketplace maven and Founder and CEO of plus-size clothing rental startup Gwynnie Bee, Christine Hunsicker; celebrated fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff; and business mentor of the CFDA Incubator program, CEO of Hilldun Corporation and Chairman of Interluxe Holdings LLC, Gary Wassner. With their own time and money on the line, the experts give each entrepreneur tough love and sage advice as they pitch their concepts with hopes of securing an investment. With so much at stake, Project Runway: Fashion Startup could be the beginning of a beautiful partnership for some, or the end of a dream for others. Special appearances by renowned fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger; Founder and President of the Rodial Group, Maria Hatzistefanis; Co-Founder of SoulCycle, Julie Rice; and Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founder and Head of Logistics at Rent the Runway, will be made throughout the series, among others.
premiere: to be announced
Airs Thursday, October 20 at 10:30PM-11:30PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
premiere: to be announced
Airs Thursday, October 27 at 10:30PM-11:30PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
—MOVIES-MOVIES-MOVIES—
“MY HUSBAND IS MISSING” (U.S. Television Premiere)
· Premieres Saturday, October 1, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
· A woman finds herself and her teenage daughter in danger when she helps the police investigate the kidnapping of her husband.
· Stars: Daphne Zuniga, Aaron Pearl, Nicole Munoz (2016).
“MOMMY’S SECRET” (U.S. Television Premiere)
· Premieres Saturday, October 8, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
· When a teenage girl discovers her own mother is behind the recent rash of nearby bank robberies, she's determined to help her come clean.
· Stars Charisma Carpenter, Sarah Grey, Amos Mitchell (2016).
“SUITE FRANCAISE” (World Television Premiere)
· Premieres Monday, October 10, at 10:00PM-12:02AM (ET/PT)
· In Nazi-occupied France, Lucille Angellier (Michelle Williams) waits for news of her husband, along with her domineering mother-in-law (Kristin Scott Thomas). When a regiment of German soldiers arrive in the town, they soon move into the villagers' homes. Lucille tries to ignore Bruno (Matthias Schoenaerts), the German commander who has been posted at her house, but she soon falls in love with him.
· Stars Michelle Williams and Kristin Scott Thomas (2014)
“SURVIVING COMPTON: DRE, SUGE, AND MICHEL’LE” (World Television Premiere)
· Premieres Saturday, October 15, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
· Celebrated hip-hop recording artist Michel’le will speak up and speak out about the darker side of Compton hip-hop as she narrates the Lifetime Original Movie, SURVIVING COMPTON: DRE, SUGE & MICHEL'LE, based on her life story. The first lady of Ruthless Records, who triumphed over a life riddled with abuse and adversity, is ready to share her story with the world. SURVIVING COMPTON: DRE, SUGE & MICHEL'LE stars Rhyon Nicole Brown as Michel’le, newcomer Curtis Hamilton as Dr. Dre and R. Marcos Taylor, who reprises his role as Suge Knight after having starred as the music executive in last year’s feature film, Straight Outta Compton. Jamie Kennedy also stars as music manager Jerry Heller. Discovered at a young age, the shy, squeaky-voiced Michel’le (Brown) was plucked straight from South Central, Los Angeles and catapulted into the spotlight while riding N.W.A.’s rocket ride of early success. Surrounded by industry visionaries from Eazy-E to Tupac Shakur, Michel’le quickly climbed the charts; but, her musical sccesses were soon overshadowed by betrayal and corruption. A nearly decade-long romance with the infamous Dr. Dre (Hamilton) pushed her into a life tarnished by alcohol, drugs and violence until her savior came in the unlikely form of Suge Knight (Taylor), co-founder of Death Row Records and Dre’s business partner. Friendship would turn into a courtly romance, but the union Michel’le thought they had did not end happily-ever-after. With children from both men and a career to protect, Michel’le’s voice became silenced by Compton’s biggest power players. Until now. (2016)
“A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY” (World Television Premiere)
· Premieres Monday, October 17, at 8:00PM-10:00PM (ET/PT)
· A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velazquez Story is a documentary following the inspiring journey of 26-year-old, 58-pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. Born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Velasquez was first bullied as a child in school for looking different and, later online, as a teenager when she discovered a YouTube video labeling her "The World's Ugliest Woman." The film chronicles unheard stories and details of Lizzie's physical and emotional journey, and follows her pursuit from a motivational speaker to Capitol Hill as she lobbies for the first federal anti-bullying bill.
· Stars Lizzie Velasquez (2016)
“DEATH OF A VEGAS SHOWGIRL” (World Television Premiere)
· Premieres Saturday, October 22, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
· In a story of sex, lies and betrayal, two incredibly talented dancers, Jason "Blu" Griffith and showgirl Debbie Flores, become involved in a tumultuous relationship that spirals into obsession and spins horribly out of control. On the eve of achieving her dream, a starring role on the Vegas stage, she vanishes without a trace. The investigation into her disappearance reveals the twisted depth of this love story gone wrong that ends in a sordid death that shocked Las Vegas and the world with its gruesome and tragic details.
· Stars Roselyn Sánchez and Danso Gordon (2016)
“AMISH WITCHES: THE TRUE STORY OF HOLMES COUNTY” (World Television Premiere)
· Premieres Saturday, October 29, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
· When a reality TV crew moves into Holmes County, Ohio to document the lives of an isolated sect of Swartzentruber Amish, production is halted by the death of a Brauchau, an Amish witch. Following her unconsecrated funeral, a small group of young Amish women solicit the TV crew's help in attempting to document the inexplicable events plaguing them. But as everyone soon discovers, the powerful malevolent force haunting them has deadly intentions.
· Stars Hayley Palmaer, Evangeline Young, Michelle Young, Kaylyn Scardefield, Caleb Carlson, Nicole Rodenburg. (2016)
