Michael Portillo arrives in Manassas, scene of two crucial battles during the American Civil War - the first railroad battles in US history. In Fredericksburg, Virginia, he tries his hand at bottling bourbon corn whisky and learns how it became the nation's spirit. In Richmond, a plate of ham and eggs with southern grits sets Michael up for a tour of the Virginia state capitol building, where he learns about the terrible dilemma faced by one of its most famous sons, General Robert E Lee. Charmed by the English heritage of this former colony, Michael puts on his dancing shoes and heads for a cotillion ball, where it seems manners are the name of the game.
Armed with only basic tools and the ancient skills of the Maasai, Hazen must climb 7,000 feet to the summit of an active volcano.
The remaining 12 of the Top 24 get their chance to shine as they perform for the judges' votes.
Reed, pursuing a career as a singer-songwriter, comes home from Nashville for an album release party. Though his long hair, tattoos, and broken-down 1960s-era van catch Jase and Missy by surprise, they and the rest of the family turn out to show their support. Willie brings in professional wrestler Kurt Angle to help toughen River up, but Jep's hero worship and Willie's competitive streak get the better of them both on the wrestling mat.
Tara must save Otto by playing Cupid with his ex-girlfriend, Valentina. Meanwhile Esmerelda and Lacie turn the Everines to stone in the search for the third fated villager.
BFF's rule in this super tight race around paradise where three teams must Hula their way over to the pool to find lost treasures.
On this leg, Michael soaks up some old-school jazz in Washington's U Street neighbourhood, where the big band jazz king, Duke Ellington, was born and began his career. He also grabs a bite at Ben's Chili Bowl, the legendary diner chosen by President Obama for a snack before his inauguration. He follows his guidebook to the United States Naval Observatory, the nation's timekeeper, where he discovers how and why the railroads established four time zones across the continent in 1883. Heading south to Alexandria, Virginia, Michael explores a former slave market and hears how African Americans were bought and sold. He ends this leg in Mount Vernon, the Palladian home of the nation's first president, George Washington, where he gets into a spot of bother at an archaeological dig.
Mechanics undertake extreme car engineering challenges, beginning by transforming an Aston Martin into a supercharged racing car that is also road legal.
The guys make a beer cake for a local Oktoberfest celebration. Plus, the hospital where all four Valastro kids were born has a special cake order.
Buddy makes a spy cake for a gaming convention in Las Vegas. Plus, Mauro's little brother and one of the Carlo's decorators are getting married.
Whilst Kondo And Katsura attempt to break out of prison, Hijikata must decide which path to walk.
Oliver and team uncover HIVE’s plan to take out Team Arrow once and for all. With HIVE’s next attack imminent, Lance wonders if Donna is safer without him in her life. Meanwhile, with the wedding fast approaching, Oliver begins to feel guilty that he hasn’t told Felicity about his son.
Mob Wives is an American reality television series on VH1 that made its debut April 17, 2011. It follows six Staten Island women after their husbands or fathers are arrested and imprisoned for crimes connected to the Mafia.
Phil feels unappreciated as Claire is busy running the closet business. A life-size standee of Gloria for her hot sauce display receives some unsavory attention. Cam and Mitch feel suspicious of their new renters.
Old grievances bubble to the surface when The Lawyer agrees to sue Bill Ponderosa on behalf of the Liam McPoyle and his lost eye.
Nick Holt, a plumber from East Lancashire, lettings agent Natasha Conti from Salisbury and local communications officer Tracey Waters from Brighton battle it out for a place in the final.
Kimberly Mangrum always lived life in the fast lane, but when she becomes a stepmother, this biker chick becomes hell on wheels. She tightens her grip on the family, but no one is prepared for the path of murder and destruction she will leave in her dust.
The search for Britain's best amateur interior designers. Working in a variety of architectural styles, the contestants have three days to impress both the judges and the homeowners.