NBC
Deal Or No Deal
When: Returns on August 25; airs Monday nights at 8/7c on NBC.
Main Players: Howie Mandel
What’s it all about?: Contestants bet that their case is the one that holds $1 million, as opposed to the other 25.
Where’d we leave off?: Not really sure, to be honest. I remember there were holiday specials, guest stars, and Mandel showing up to people’s houses. It went haywire for a while there. From all indications, though, we’re back to business, and as per the promos, the ultimate prize will finally be pocketed in the first few episodes. After that? Can’t say for sure what’s left for the show to accomplish.
NBC
Lipstick Jungle
When: Returns on September 24; airs Wednesday nights at 10/9c on NBC.
Main Players: Brooke Shields, Kim Raver, Lindsay Price, Andrew McCarthy, Paul Blackthorne, David Alan Basche, Julian Sands, David Norona
What’s it all about?: Three high-profile friends weather the ups and downs of lives lived at the top of their game.
Where’d we leave off?: Nico ended up feeling good about her marriage for once, but only after her husband suffered a heart attack, Wendy was in the middle of dealing with a very difficult scriptwriter, and Victory got used to the idea of Joe as her boss instead of boyfriend. More fabulous and chaotic storylines will certainly follow in round two.