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13 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 15 SEPTEMBER 2019 LISTINGS TV & FILM TODAY The Night Stalker (2016) [Film] 8pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312 An attorney must face her past as she tries to discover the secrets of the serial killer who murdered 14 people and terrorised Los Angeles in the summer of 1985. MONDAY Mimic (1997) [Film] 8:50pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) When a cockroach-spread plague threatens to decimate the child population of New York City, evolutionary biologist Susan Tyler (Mira Sorvino) and her research associates rig up a species of "Judas" bugs and introduce them into the environment, where they will mimic the diseased roaches and infiltrate their grubby habitats. So far so good ... until the bugs keep on evolving and learn to mimic their next prey – humans. TUESDAY Ski-Jinks [Documentary] 9pm on Discovery Science (Channel 402) Johnny Galecki hosts this fun-filled programme that uses cutting edge science to perform outrageous pranks, stunts and practical jokes! Joined by fellow pranksters, Tamara Robertson and Jason Latimer, together they orchestrate a team of clever and inventive scientists who draw on their knowledge of chemistry, physics and engineering to perform never-before-seen pranks that introduce viewers to remarkable and unusual scientific discoveries. From showcasing energetic chemical reactions under the guise of a cooking show, to 'controlling' objects with the power of the mind – these pranks are full of real science as well as a healthy dose of chaos! WEDNESDAY How Do You Know (2010) [Romantic Drama] 9pm on Melita More (Channel 315) Lisa Jorgenson's (Reese Witherspoon) entire life has been defined by softball, but at 31, she is deemed too old to play and cut from the team. After being cast adrift, she begins a fling with Matty (Owen Wilson), a charming womanizer who plays professional baseball. About the same time, she goes on a blind date with George (Paul Rudd), a businessman on the hook for stock fraud. Caught in a romantic triangle with the two men, Lisa ponders the meaning of love. THURSDAY Chains of Gold (1991) [Film] 9:40pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) Scott Barnes (John Travolta) is an alcoholic turned social worker hellbent on saving a 13-year-old boy named Tommy (Joey Lawrence) from self- destructing when he finds out he has begun selling crack in an organization called YIP, run by Carlos (Benjamin Bratt). When the boy disappears, Scott must infiltrate the drug ring himself. FRIDAY Grown Ups (2010) [Film] 8pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) A single man who drinks too much. A father with three daughters who he rarely sees. A guy who is overweight and unemployed. A hen-pecked househusband. A successful Hollywood agent married to a fashion designer. What do these five men have in common? They used to play for the same basketball team at school. Now their former coach has died, and they are reunited at his funeral. Will the group rediscover old bonds? How will they relate to each other now as grown ups? Starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James.. SATURDAY Expedition Unknown – Season 6 [Documentary] 8pm on Discovery Channel (Channel 400) Adventurer and avid explorer, Josh Gates, investigates the truth behind the world's most iconic and captivating legends in this globe-trot ting series. Josh's adventures take him around the world as he immerses himself in the core locations linked to each myster y. Inter viewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments in the stor y, Josh embarks on a fully immersive exploration to lead him closer to the truth behind these unanswered global enigmas. Whatever the destination, ever y historical myster y is an adventure for Josh. What to watch this week Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms Red Oaks Amazon Prime Red Oaks is a coming-of-age web television comedy series streamed by Amazon Studios. The pilot was directed by David Gordon Green, who also executive produced it with writer-creators Joe Gangemi and Gregor y Jacobs. Red Oaks is a coming-of-age web television comedy series streamed by Amazon Studios. The pilot was directed by David Gordon Green, who also executive produced it with writer- creators Joe Gangemi and Gregor y Jacobs. Dark Netflix When t wo children go missing in a small German town, its sinful past is exposed along with the double lives and fractured relationships that exist among four families as they search for the kids. The myster y-drama series introduces an intricate puzzle filled with t wists that includes a web of curious characters, all of whom have a connection to the town's troubled histor y -- whether they know it or not. The stor y includes supernatural elements that tie back to the same town in 1986. Dark The Night Stalker Red Oaks