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Better Half

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:26:48 -0500

A competition series, in which experts in various different professions teach their spouses to take over their jobs.

Better Half: Party Planners

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:35:25 -0500

For expert event planners Erica and Jeff, work's a blast - at least that's what their men at home think. But Michael and Oskar are about to discover the agony behind their ecstasy. In only two days, these clueless dudes must learn the ins and outs of partying from their professional partners in the business. Timing, textures, moods, and menus must all be taught and taken in - and the novice that throws a successful shindig will celebrate with a $20,000 prize. With frustrations following much of the festivities, will the parties ultimately prosper? After all is said and done, only one of these rookies can be the Host with the Most and declare The Better Half. Guest Judges: Marcy Blum, Peter Otero & Majorie Gubelmann-Raein.

Better Half: Fitness Trainers

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:08:01 -0500

Workout warriors Deborah and Peyton are about to face their biggest challenge. Given only two days, these experts in exercise must whip their loved ones into shape and prepare them to lead an aerobics class of their own. Finally these women will force their two out-of-shape doctor darlings to practice what they preach. With $20,000 at stake, these two fitness fanatics transform into boot camp colonels - lifting weights is only half the battle. Will David and Andrew be able to withstand the intense emotional workout as their relationships are stretched to the limit? Facing a panel of sculpted celebrities, these men must flex their newfound skills for a packed house of hard-bodies. Both men will sweat it out, but only one will have what it takes to become The Better Half. Guest Judges: Jackie Warner, David Kairsch, Denise Austin.

Better Half: Hairstylists

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:32:43 -0500

Timothy and Lenny are total opposites: a personal trainer and a plumber, one pumps and the other plunges. Now, both of their worlds are about to be flushed down the drain when the ladies they love, both sought-after hairstylists, are given two days to teach them everything they know about hair. Cut, color, and counsel: these women will turn their men into skilled stylists who must work with actual clients and prove to some of hair?s hottest trendsetters that they?re up to the cut. Twenty Thousand dollars is on the line and tensions will be razor sharp as these clashing couples head toward a total blow out. In the end, both men will be armed with the skill, the style and the scissors to shape even the most difficult ?dos. One of these guys will be left tangled up in knots, as only the competitor with the quintessential coif can be named The Better Half. Guest Judges: Ted Gibson, Mark Garrison & Rita Hazan.

Better Half: Photographers

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:08:51 -0500

Heather and Maria's careers are about to change focus. In a flash, they will be asked to learn everything there is to know about photography from their boys in the business ? professional picture-takers Alex and Daniel. Given only two days, these expert artists are expected to model their skills for their partners, preparing them to stage their own shoots.The two novices must out-snap one another for a shot at the $20,000 prize, but can these competitive couples overcome their rivalry long enough to tough through the teaching? After all the lights, the lenses, and the lessons, these ladies must prove to a panel of famous photographers that they have developed their skills ? but only one woman can win the final shutter-showdown to become The Better Half. Guest Judges: Ron Galella, Maggie Rizer & Patrick McMullen.

Better Half: Chefs

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:13:25 -0500

Top New York chefs Paolo and Kyle are about to reach their boiling point. They have always kept their love lives separate from their linguine, but all of that is about to change. Now, they must let their ladies into their kitchens and prep them for the ultimate culinary competition. When Ellen and Sarah - a gemologist and a bartender - join their master-chef men in the kitchen, issues ignite and feuds flare-up. Can these couples handle the heat? With $20,000 at stake and just two days to teach filleting, frying, broiling, baking, slicing and spicing, these cooks are cutting it close. When the time comes for the amateurs to face-off and serve a dining room full of hungry diners and three famous foodie judges, one must get burned, and the other will be named The Better Half. Guest Judges: Gael Greene, Donatella Arpaia & Harold Dieterle.

Better Half: Comics

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:45:22 -0500

For Ardie and Joe, work's a laugh. They're successful comedians who perform at New York City's top clubs. But now the joke's on them. There's $20,000 at stake, and to win it they have just two days to make stand-up comics out of two complete novices. Sounds difficult? but that's not the half of it: they know their students better than most teachers ? they live with them. Ciara and Stephanie ? a model and a scientist - wouldn't know funny if they were married to it. Teaching one's craft is a labor of love, and these guys will push their relationships to the limit to transform their humorless homebodies into spotlight stars. With a packed house at a famed New York comedy club and a panel of expert judges, both women must take the stage - but only one will leave The Better Half. Guest Judges: Joy Behar, Eddie Brill & Sommore.