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 According to Jim
Jim Belushi stars as Jim, the macho everyman, with a soft spot for his beautiful wife, Cheryl (Courtney Thorne-Smith), and their three precocious kids -- Ruby (Taylor Atelian), Gracie (Billi Bruno) and Kyle (Conner Rayburn). A success at his construction business and the family breadwinner, at home Jim seems to keep Cheryl in constant turmoil with his boyish bravado and ever-willful antics. But their underlying love for each other guarantees they are in this marriage for keeps.
 Blind Date
The original “reality dating” show, Blind Date continues to mesmerize TV audiences with its combination of comedy and relationships. With bold personalities, exotic locales, risqué situations and amusing pop-ups Blind Date continues to deliver the trials and tribulations of singles searching for love. This season, relationships will get a whole lot funnier!
 Bernie Mac
Emmy & Peabody Award winning series The Bernie Mac Show stars stand-up comic, Bernie Mac.
 Caribbean Vibrations
Let host Royette Baptiste take you back to the islands each week on Caribbean Vibrations, a 30 minute entertainment programme that regularly explores exciting new community events – from carnivals to jazz festivals and culinary happenings – from Canada and around the world. While exploring different places, Royette interviews established and emerging artists, and offers travel tips for vacationers. The programme also features the foods of the various islands, Caribbean Music Countdowns and highlights new album releases.
 Cold Case
The executive producers of the hit shows "Without a Trace" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,"Jerry Bruckheimer and Jonathan Littman, along with Meredith Stiehm ("ER," "NYPD Blue"), explore an equally absorbing facet of law enforcement in this fascinating drama series. Headstrong and resourceful, Detective Lilly Rush works on "cold cases" for the Philadelphia Police Department, reopening dormant, unsolved homicides that occurred years or even decades ago, making use of today's science and finding fresh clues to crimes once thought to be unsolvable.
 E-ZONE
Saturdays at 1:00am on OMNI.1
The E-Zone (E for Entertainment) takes you on a roller coaster ride of the people, places, faces, foods and festivals of the Caribbean and West Indian Diaspora. From Notting Hill Carnival in the United Kingdom to the World Creole Music Festival in Dominica, Crop Over Barbados, and Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, visit the exotic islands of the Caribbean and its dynamic festivals around the world. Visit us at www.ezonett.com.
 Family Guy
The Emmy-award winning series, Family Guy, continues to serve up the distinctively twisted and irreverently outrageous trials and tribulations of Peter Griffin and his not-quite--so average family. Lois is Peter’s loving wife, who struggles to maintain a modicum of normalcy in their home. Then there are the kids: angst ridden, 16 year old Meg, who only really wants to get noticed; 13 year old Chris, a sweet natured slacker and 1 year old Stewie, a diabolically clever baby who’s already bent on world domination. Rounding out the Griffin household is Brian, the brainy family dog who likes his martinis as dry as his dog food.
 Friends
The success of the half hour sit-com, Friends owes as much to its writers as it does to its tight-knit ensemble cast of actors. The comedy series that is set in Manhattan and traces the lives of six friends taps into all manner of timely trends, phobias, stereotypes and mannerisms while keeping the laugh factor in high gear. The characters include Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Monica (Courtney Cox-Arquette), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Ross (David Schwimmer), Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Joey (Matt LeBlanc). These friends, nanve and emotionally available are obsessed with each other! Viewers quickly become engaged with the show and its incredible cast of characters as they stay in, hang out and get involved! Friends will always keep you smiling and wanting more with its witty banter and quirky situations.
 Home Improvement
Stand-up comic Tim Allen, who specialized in "macho" humor, brought his act to television in this light TV comedy about family man Tim Taylor. Home Improvement revolves around Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, the accident prone host of a Detroit, Michigan cable TV show, Tool Time, a cheerful mix of fix-it advice and family humor.
 In the Black
In the Black is an award-winning weekly series that unveils the previously untold stories and platforms the accomplishments of those from the community – from key contributors to unsung heroes -- who’ve made a difference to Canadians.
 Islam 101
Islam 101 covers the basics of Islamic teaching and also delves deeper, highlighting various individuals such as lawyers, professors and doctors that play a pivotal role in the Muslim Canadian community.
 Jamie Foxx Show
Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers. On the job, he annoys co-worker Braxton P. Hartnabrig, the up-tight accountant, and tries to win the attention of gorgeous desk clerk, Francesca "Fancy" Monroe, who has made it clear that she is not interested in an office romance. Nevertheless, Jamie is determined to maintain his skills as an entertainer and move into the limelight.
 Jury Duty
Charismatic, savvy and opinionated, Bruce Cutler holds court as presiding Judge over real-life small claims court cases on the brand new celebrity courtroom series Jury Duty. Having made a name for himself as a tough defense attorney for John Gotti in New York, Bruce Cutler has shifted from practicing law as an attorney to hop on the bench into television to host the syndicated series premiering across the country on Monday September 17, 2007. Judge Bruce Cutler brings his trademark tough wit and wisdom to the half hour series that takes viewers inside a television courtroom where justice is dispensed with a deliberating celebrity jury.
 King Of The Hill
An animated portrait of small town dynamics, King of the Hill follows the day-to-day activities of Hank Hill, his 'average' family and their neighbours in a suburban Texas town where it's everybody's business to know everybody else's business.
 Kojak
Emmy, Golden Globe and People's Choice Award-winning Telly Savalas stars in his greatest role, Lt. Theo Kojak, the quintessential New York City cop: street-wise and tough, but underneath he cares. The stories, the action, the characters all come together with gritty realism making Kojak fast-paced, powerful drama. In fact, all these ingredients mesh so well they prompted a 1978 Wall Street Journal editorial: "The truth is that Kojak was the best series ever on television - the program's pedigree is first class." True then, true now.
 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
From the producers of the Emmy Award-winning Law and Order, the longest running drama on television, comes a compelling series detailing the extraordinary crime-solving techniques and exploits of the elite Major Case Squad. In the NYPD, Detective First Grade Robert Goren is the best there is, called in by Captain James Deakins for special high profile crimes and hard-to-crack cases that must be solved, whatever it takes, by exposing 'Criminal Intent.'
 Law & Order: SVU
This spin-off of the original Law & Order drama series has achieved its own critical success and loyal audience. Law & Order: SVU (Special Victims Unit) stars Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T and Dann Florek (from the original Law & Order) as members of an elite squad of NYPD detectives who investigate those crimes particularly difficult to resolve. Created by Dick Wolf, it has the same grittiness and edge as its host series and allows the viewer to follow cases being investigated from the initialcrime scene to the resulting conclusion. It is an hour that both entertains and educates.
 Mad TV
MADtv is a late night sketch comedy television show. MADtv premiered in 1995 and, over the years, has become famous for its sharp parodies of film, television and music. During its 12 year history MADtv has produced well over 2000 sketches and 280 plus episodes.
 Maury
Maury Povich explores the compelling issues that impact teens, their parents and society as a whole. A veteran journalist, Povich is well known for his ability to get to the heart of the matter. He is also a husband, father and grandfather, whose compassion has helped him form a natural bond with guests and viewers.
 Merv Griffin's Crosswords
Merv Griffin’s Crosswords is a fast-paced, new-generation “Q & A” game show in the great tradition of the genre from the legendary “master of the game” Merv Griffin (Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!).
 Metropia!
Metropia! is an exciting new drama series about a group of multicultural, multi-ethnic, hip and happening, twenty-somethings living in Toronto. The series reflects the diverse cultural make up of Toronto and deals with young adult contemporary themes - university, jobs, social and cultural issues and of course sexual themes.
OMNI Culture
Recently honoured for its excellence by the Canadian Ethnic Journalists' & Writer's Club, OmniCulture is a groundbreaking series that combines OMNI News features with reports produced by OMNI'S Diversity Programming Unit. The hour long programme covers unique human-interest stories that originate in ethnocultural communities throughout Ontario and provides a close-up perspective on the rich diversity that surrounds us.
OMNI NEWS: South Asian Edition
A one hour LIVE English language newscast broadcast each weekday, focusing on local, national and international events of importance to Ontario's South Asian community. Satellite feeds from throughout the South Asian diaspora bring viewers the latest news on the international scene.
Out There
Out There is a fun, light-hearted tale of the trials and tribulations of a pop culture television entertainment journalist. From the latest buzz on the movies to what’s hot and happening in the music scene, Out There offers a compelling spin on the world of entertainment. Out There stars well known celebrity interviewer Melissa DiMarco. Melissa already has an incredible track record for getting up close and personal with hundreds of the most coveted celebrities in the world and for unraveling interesting pop culture stories. This fun, quirky show combines entertainment interviews with the behind-the-scenes story of what happens leading up to and following the interviews.
 Pasquale's Kitchen Express
Pasquale's Kitchen Express is a fast-paced, fun half hour of cooking, singing (and eating!) that will appeal to everyone. In each episode, Chef Pasquale Carpino shows the audience his own brand of haute cuisine as he philosophizes and serenades us with light opera while preparing a full course meal for four people, in record time.
 Path to Enlightenment
Produced in English for maximum accessibility across language and culture, Path to Enlightenment is a 13 part series that documents how Buddhism is lived and practised in Canada today. Each weekly half hour will introduce a different aspect of Buddhist philosophy, expand the viewers’ understanding through interviews with special guests from the local Buddhist community and ultimately, explore how the ancient principles of Buddhism maintain their relevance in contemporary society.
 Planet Africa Television
Planet Africa Television covers the topics that interest, affect and challenge the local English speaking African Canadian community, including: current affairs, community development, cultural heritage and entertainment. The programme also serves a cross-cultural educational purpose, regularly featuring the rich diversity that exists among African Canadians.
 Quincy M.E.
Seasoned actor, Jack Klugman stars as Los Angeles coroner, Quincy M.E. in a show that is both entertaining and educational. Quincy never leaves a stone unturned when it comes to getting to the bottom of a criminal investigation. He delves beyond the obvious, superficial evidence and peels back the layers of suspicion to reveal the details which might have escaped lesser men.
 Rockford Files
James Garner stars as Jim Rockford, an ex-con turned private investigator who specializes in cases considered "unsolvable" by the police. Co-starring veteran actor Noah Beery as Rockford's crusty father, with featured regulars Joe Santos at Lt. Becker and Stuart Margolin an Angel, Rockford's buddy. Generally regarded as one of the finest private eye series of all time; consistently ranked at or near the top in polls of viewers, critics, and mystery writers. Created by producer Roy Huggins and writer, Stephen J. Cannell.
Signature Series
Premiering in September, 2004, OMNI Television's Signature Series is a new block of programming airing on both OMNI.1 and OMNI.2. The series will showcase an array of compelling documentaries that provoke new thinking, are rich in diversity and reflect Canada's ethnocultural make up. These are all new engaging and entertaining stories that have yet to be shared with English Canada.
Studio C
Inspired by OMNI’s multilingual re-versioning of Canada: A People’s History, Studio C interviews historians, professors and other experts to provide insights to the development and contribution of ethnocultural communities in Canada. OMNI worked with the Multicultural History Society of Ontario on the segments, which reflect a total of 18 Canadian ethnocultural communities. Hosted by Anthony Sherwood of In The Black.
 The King of Queens
Set in the working-class suburb of Queens, New York, the show follows an amiable delivery man and his spit-fire wife as they explore the everyday challenges of love, life, family and marriage. In the classic manner of The Honeymooners, The King Of Queens finds inspiration in life's everyday situations
 The Late Show with David Letterman
Since its debut, Late Show with David Letterman has been consistently praised for its innovative and inventive contributions to comedy, and honoured with an impressive list of awards. Its unique brand of humour - from the popular Stupid Pet Tricks to the famous Top Ten Lists - combined with a fascinating array of guest interviews, has led to a complete change of late night viewing habits for millions of people.
 The Montel Williams Show
Entertaining, spontaneous and always challenging, Montel Williams encourages provocative discussions while maintaining his own point of view on important issues facing us all. A Daytime Emmy Award winner, Montel empowers the audience like no other talk show.
 The OC
When Ryan Atwood, a tough, guarded, fiercely intelligent 16-year-old, plunges headlong into the wealthy, privileged community of Newport Beach, California, he soon discovers that the ruling families of Orange County are every bit as territorial as the tough crowd with which he ran on the streets of Chino. For Sandy Cohen, the idealistic public defender who takes Ryan in; his wife, Kirsten, the linchpin of O.C. society; their awkward adolescent son, Seth; and the beautiful, troubled girl next door, Marissa Cooper--Ryan's presence will forever change their lives.
 The Simpsons
Award-winning and critically acclaimed, The Simpsons has changed the face of television and transformed popular perception of animation and comedy series, forever. Renowned for its 'underground comic book sensibility,' the series uses social/political satire and edgy humour to deliver solid messages about family, society and the environment.
 Two and A Half Men
This Emmy Award-nominated comedy is about men, women, sex, dating, divorce, mothers, single parenthood, sibling relations, surrogate families, money and, most importantly, love. More specifically, it's about the lives of two brothers, one brother's son (Jake), and the many women who surround them. Despite the complexities of their lives and their own strained relationship, the brothers have one thing in common--they both love Jake and want what's best for him. As a result, they manage to create a little family unit that promises to make each of them a better man.
 Tyra Banks Show
Tyra Banks brings her youthful energy and compassion to TV talk, as she addresses the issues that real women face every day. Already a role model for young women, Tyra has found success as a television producer, host, supermodel, author, philanthropist and businesswoman. Tyra invites viewers to join her this fall as she continues her journey, inspiring others along the way.
Wok With Yan
Master chef Stephen Yan delightfully and deliciously 'puns' his way through culinary adventures of his own creation, featuring wok recipes and film clips from the Orient.
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