INFLUENZA delves into the astonishing and little-understood history and impact of this constantly evolving virus, which is often tragically underestimated as merely a cousin to the common cold. The episode explores the complex science behind influenza’s constantly changing nature, and investigates the ongoing significant threat it poses to the world, both in its seasonal and pandemic varieties.
SMALLPOX tells the story of what many people agree is medical science’s single greatest accomplishment, the complete eradication of the worst disease known to humankind, a scourge responsible for an estimated 500 million deaths in the 20th century alone. However, after its disappearance in 1980, the threat of smallpox never fully abated, it transformed – from a feared and deadly disease into one of the most significant bioterror threats facing humankind.
EBOLA looks back at the perfect storm of the 2014 West Africa outbreak that resulted in 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths and shows the devastation that can result when we underestimate and are not prepared for emerging threats. The episode also tells the little known success story of the outbreak - the first effective Ebola vaccine.
Toni’s back in the studio with beau, Birdman. When Miss Evelyn speaks to the press about Tamar’s volatile relationship with Vince, Tamar goes into hiding. Trina & Traci’s epic party bus to Vegas is a fail when an unexpected visitor arrives.
British artists Charli XCX and Rita Ora battle it out as pop icon Boy George serves as the DJ.
A Canadian reality television show in which a group of contestants, known as "house guests", are sequestered in the Big Brother House, under the surveillance of cameras and microphones, for the chance to win a grand prize of $100,000 by being the last remaining house guest. Each week, the house guests vote to evict one of their own until two house guests remain on finale night. The winner is decided by the last seven evicted house guests, known as the Big Brother Jury.
A new series begins in Charleston, SC, where Kevin and the team introduce two projects: a brick 1840s “single house” – unique to Charleston’s historic downtown district – and a multi-generational 1890s home in a nearby transitioning neighborhood.
Grace brings Will for support when she goes home to celebrate her deceased mother's birthday; Jack's faith in love is crushed after a breakup; a secret in Karen's marriage is uncovered.
Fearing Ji-an's recklessness, Do Jun-yeong does some digging of his own to find out who he's dealing with. Dong-hoon's brothers launch a new business.
Nyssa Al Ghul returns to Star City to warn Thea that a group of renegade League of Assassins members are planning to attack her. This group, led by Athena, is intent on finding a mysterious box that Malcolm left behind and will stop at nothing to get it. Nyssa helps Oliver come to a life-changing realization.
Jack finds out his ex-girlfriend Meredith needs a venue for a charity fundraiser and has the perfect place: his student Victor's house. Victor and the other kids are inspired by Jack to party for the first time.
Vince, Michael, Matthew and the rest of the staff struggle to figure out why they're losing female members.
Nick and Katrina Weidman explore the Cambria County Jail in Pennsylvania, which once housed the area's worst criminals, staging executions in its early days.
Sal, Joe, Murr and Q take a spin in a motorized chair, hoping the kindness of strangers will keep them on track; the night's big loser walks away bruised and battered after being forced to clear some tables in an unusual way.
When Sophia feels like she is no longer the cutest kid in the Short family, she tries frantically to regain her status. Also, Joan gives Jen a beautiful necklace, forgetting she already gave it to Heather for her Sweet 16, and now she has to get it back; Greg tries to fit in with his new young coworkers but takes things too far; and Colleen and Tim bond when he helps her administer the hormone injections for her IVF treatment.
Upon the arrival of Batallion Chief Frankel, Jack begins his first shift as co-captain and continues to butt heads with Andy on leadership styles. Captain Pruitt has a difficult time following doctor’s orders and winds up back at the station to take on administrative duties. Meanwhile, the rest of the team at Station 19 responds to an attic fire at JJ’s apartment building and a call to a pool house party.
Larry, Rachel and Hugh attempt to bounce back after the disappointment of Mr. First Lady. Rachel meets Michael and Ethan’s new neighbor. A joke about a sitcom based upon Larry’s life becomes more than a joke when Ben and Melissa get involved.
Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's imminent arrival causes a stir on the estate, especially with Walter's wife Agnes, who believes he may be a bad influence.