THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 20, 2018 (ALL TIMES ET)

THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF
AUGUST 20, 2018 (ALL TIMES ET)

MONDAY, AUGUST 20
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Teller’s Gambling Problem” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their
best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick
only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to
perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to
figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Will Bradshaw, Eric
Dittelman, Christian Engblom and Compagnie des Dragonfly. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met
Your Mother”) serves as host (#511). Original airdate 8/20/2018.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jeff Davis 6” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
ADVENTUROUS COMEDY — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles,
Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jeff Davis, put their comedic skills
to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas
supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have
and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as
perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four
performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd
(#601). Original airdate 8/20/2018.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jonathan Mangum 4”— (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
CAN’T STOP THE COMEDY — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles,
Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jonathan Mangum, put their
comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only
by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little
information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of
scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points
to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine
Dowd (#611). Original airdate 7/9/2018.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
THE FLASH
“Null and Annoyed” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
DANNY TREJO RETURNS AS BREACHER; KEVIN SMITH DIRECTS — Barry (Grant
Gustin) and Ralph (guest star Hartley Sawyer) take different approaches to finding the remaining
bus metas before DeVoe gets to them. However, Ralph’s cavalier attitude frustrates Barry and
the two clash about what it means to be a hero. Meanwhile, Breacher (guest star Danny Trejo)
returns to ask Cisco (Carlos Valdes) for a favor. Kevin Smith directed the episode written by
Lauren Certo & Kristen Kim (#417).  Original airdate 4/10/2018.

THE OUTPOST
“The Book of Names” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
GWYNN’S REAL IDENTITY IS DISCOVERED – Talon (Jessica Green) promises to find the
mysterious “Book of Names.” Gwynn’s (Imogen Waterhouse) true identity is revealed. Talon
agrees to escort Janzo (Anand Desai Barochia) to meet the Worm’s colipsum supplier outside the
walls of the Outpost. Jake Stormoen, Andrew Howard, Michael Flynn and Philip Brodie also
star. Jason Faller & Kynan Griffin wrote the episode, directed by John Lyde (#106).  Original
airdate 08/21/2018.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
BURDEN OF TRUTH
“Witch Hunt”— (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
SALEM OR MILLWOOD? – When the sick girls decide to challenge their prime suspect in
court, the employees of the industrial site worry that their jobs are on the line. Meanwhile, the
town’s people continue to ostracize the girls because of their fear of the illness, as well as their
anger over the lawsuit against many of their own. The episode was directed by James Genn and
written by Brad Simpson & Eric Putzer (#105). The CW original airdate 8/22/2018.

SUPERGIRL
“The Faithful” (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DV) (HDTV)
CHAD LOWE GUEST STARS— Kara (Melissa Benoist) investigates a secretive new group
whose leader, Thomas Coville (guest star Chad Lowe), has a mysterious connection to Supergirl.
Meanwhile, Samantha (Odette Annable) feels like she’s letting Ruby (guest star Emma
Tremblay) down, and J’onn (David Harewood) confesses an old secret. Jesse Warn directed the
episode written by Paula Yoo & Katie Rose Rogers (#304). Original airdate 10/30/2017.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
SUPERNATURAL
“The Thing” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
TRUST NO ONE – Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) continue to collect the
pieces necessary to open a rift to the other world in order to save their family. Their latest quest
leads them to a Men of Letters bunker from the 1920s and a hungry God from another
dimension. Meanwhile, Ketch (guest star David Hayden-Jones) makes a shocking decision about
Gabriel (guest star Richard Speight Jr.) after an unruly encounter with Asmodeus (guest star
Jeffrey Vincent Parise). John Showalter directed the episode written by Davy Perez (#1317).
Original airdate 4/5/2018.

THE ORIGINALS
“God’s Gonna Trouble the Water” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V)
(HDTV)
THE RETURN TO NEW ORLEANS — Ivy (guest star Shiva Kalaiselvan) reveals some
startling news to Klaus (Joseph Morgan) about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away
from his family. Elijah (Daniel Gillies) turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s
(guest star Jaime Murray) life. Danielle Rose Russell, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel and
Steven Krueger also star. Carl Seaton directed the episode written by Bianca Sams & Julie Plec
(#507). Original airdate 6/6/2018.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
MASTERS OF ILLUSION
“The Fastest Illusion in the World…and More!”— (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) (TV,
PG) (HDTV)
METAMORPHOSIS — Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic
performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging
from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a studio
audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Titou, Greg Frewin, Spidey, Billy Kidd,
Jibrizy, Chris Randall, George Iglesias and Murray SawChuck (#503). Original airdate
7/13/2018.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION
“A Self-Inflicted Slice, Creepy Crawlies and Passing Glass”— (8:30-9:00 p.m.
ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
CREEPY, CRAWLY MAGIC — Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing
magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills
ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a
studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Xavier Mortimer, Michael
Grandinetti, George Iglesias, Jeki Yoo, The Surrealists, Henok Negash and Eric Jones (#502).
Original airdate 7/6/2018.

PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Teller’s Gambling Problem” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their
best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick
only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to
perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Will Bradshaw, Eric
Dittelman, Christian Engblom and Compagnie des Dragonfly. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met
Your Mother”) serves as host (#511). Original airdate 8/20/2018.