Spike TV Television Highlights - May 2008

    NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ --

    * Note:  Spike TV HD includes
             "Star Wars"
             "CSI: NY"
             "DEA" -- all airings
             "The Ultimate Fighter" -- all airings
             "GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley"
             The Powerblock
             "1000 Ways to Die"
             Spike Movies


     PREMIERES/ FINALES

    -- DEA - Season Finale (HD: TV14-VL)
       Premieres Wednesday, May 7 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT);  Encores
       Friday, May 9 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT), Saturday, May 10 (2:00 -
       3:00 PM, ET/PT) & Tuesday, May 13 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

       "DEA" underscores the danger Special Agents experience on a daily basis
       in order to do their jobs.  Viewers will witness first-hand what it is
       like for Special Agents to go out on undercover missions and pose as
       drug dealers.  Spike TV is there when the DEA busts down doors as
       Special Agents execute drug raids that put their lives directly in the
       line of fire.   The series also takes a look at the complex
       relationship that DEA Special Agents have with informants, revealing
       the strange kinship they share with these criminals who see themselves
       not as arch enemies, but rather as opponents in "the game" of the
       illegal drug trade.

    -- 1000 WAYS TO DIE - Two Part Special - (HD:TV14-V)

       Part I premieres Wednesday, May 14 (11:00 - 11:30 PM, ET/PT);  Encores
       Wednesday, May 14 (11:30 PM - Midnight, ET/PT), Friday, May 16
       (Midnight - 12:30 AM, ET/PT). Wednesday, May 21 (11:30 PM - Midnight,
       ET/PT), Friday, May 23 (Midnight - 12:30 AM, ET/PT) & Saturday, May 24
       (2:00 - 2:30 PM, ET/PT).

       Part II premieres Wednesday, May 21 (11:00 - 11:30 PM, ET/PT);  Encores
       Friday, May 23 (12:30 - 1:00 AM, ET/PT) & Saturday, May 24 (2:30 - 3:00
       PM, ET/PT).

       "1000 Ways to Die" combines the science of living and the randomness of
       death with a dash of Darwinism. What actually happens when a
       rattlesnake's venom enters a human's bloodstream? How do Nitrogen
       bubbles affect the body after long exposure under water then
       immediately to 2 miles up into the sky? These questions and many more
       will be answered in this original special in glorious CGI effects.
       Forensic experts, pathologists, toxicologists, herpetologists, and
       other experts offer eloquent explanations of mortality.  All the cases
       included in the special are based on true stories of actual deaths.

    -- UFC 84 COUNTDOWN (TV14-VL)
       Premieres Tuesday, May 20 (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT);  Encores
       Thursday, May 22 (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT) & Saturday, May 24 (6:00 -
       7:00 PM, ET/PT).

       A preview of the upcoming PPV event on May 24, 2008 at the MGM Grand
       Garden Area in Las Vegas.  Go behind the scenes as BJ Penn and Sean
       Sherk prepare for their lightweight championship battle.


    MARATHONS/ SPECIALS

    -- DEA MARATHON (HD: TV14-VL)
       Telecasts Saturday, May 3 (5:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT).

       Catch up just in time for the "DEA" finale Wednesday, May 7, with
       Saturday a marathon featuring all five previous episodes.

    -- STAR WARS SUNDAYS (HD)
       "Star Wars" Sundays continue in May as the exclusive home of the "Star
       Wars" movie Franchise, Spike TV, will telecast a movie every Sunday
       back-to-back.  Schedule is as follows:

        - Sunday, May 4 - 8:00 - 11:00 PM & 11:00 PM - 2:30 AM, ET/PT

          Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005, PG-V)

          Three years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi
          Knights have been leading a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide
          battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a
          thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and
          from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin
          Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the
          Emperor's new apprentice -- Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as
          Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding. The only
          hope for the galaxy are Anakin's own offspring -- the twin children
          born in secrecy who will grow up to become Luke Skywalker and
          Princess Leia Organa.  Starring Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor
          and Natalie Portman.

        - Sunday, May 11 - 8:00 - 11:00 PM & 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT

          Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977, PG)

          Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is
          thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan
          Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of
          Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke's Jedi training as Luke joins him on a
          daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia
          from the clutches of the evil Empire. Although Obi-Wan sacrifices
          himself in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader, his former
          apprentice, Luke proves that the Force is with him by destroying the
          Empire's dreaded Death Star.  Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
          and Carrie Fisher.

        - Sunday, May 18 - 8:00 - 11:00 PM & 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT

          Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980, PG)

          Three years after the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces
          continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion's defeat on the
          ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with
          Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the
          Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth
          Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin.
          In the midst of a fierce lightsaber duel with the Sith Lord, Luke
          faces the startling revelation that the evil Vader is in fact his
          father, Anakin Skywalker.  Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and
          Carrie Fisher.

        - Sunday, May 25 - 8:00 - 11:00 PM & 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM, ET/PT

          Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983, PG)

          In the epic conclusion of the Saga, the Empire prepares to crush the
          Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while the Rebel fleet
          mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker
          confronts his father Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before
          the evil Emperor. In the last second, Vader makes a momentous
          choice: he destroys the Emperor and saves his son. The Empire is
          finally defeated, the Sith are destroyed, and Anakin Skywalker is
          thus redeemed. At long last, freedom is restored to the galaxy.
          Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

    -- THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM RAMPAGE VS TEAM FORREST
       MID-SEASON MARATHON (HD: TV14-VL)
       Telecasts Saturday, May 10 (5:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

       Catch up on the new season of Spike TV's "The Ultimate Fighter:  Team
       Rampage vs. Team Forrest" with a mid-season marathon featuring the
       first six episodes.

    -- MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MOVIE MARATHON

        - Saturday, May 24

          9:00 AM - Noon, ET/PT & 1:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT
          WINDTALKERS (HD: 2002, Action/Drama)
          Two U.S. Marines in WWII are assigned to protect Navajo Marines who
          use their native language as an unbreakable radio cypher.  Starring
          Nicolas Cage, Adam Beech and Peter Stormare.

          3:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT
          HEARTBREAK RIDGE (HD: 1986, Action/Drama)
          A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his
          superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon
          platoon with a bad attitude.  Starring Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason
          and Everett McGill.

          7:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT
          SNIPER 3 (HD: 2004, Action)
          Sniper Thomas Beckett is hired by NSA officials, William Avery and
          Richard Addis to perform a covert operation to eliminate a suspected
          terrorist.  Starring Tom Berenger, Byron Mann and John Doman.

        - Sunday, May 25

          2:30 - 5:00 PM, ET/PT
          KILL BILL: VOLUME I (HD: 2003, Action/Drama)
          The Bride wakes up after a long coma. The baby that she carried
          before entering the coma is gone. The only thing on her mind is to
          have revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her -- a team
          she was once part of.  Starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu and Vivica A.
          Fox.

          5:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT
          KILL BILL: VOLUME II (HD: 2004, Action/Drama)
          The murderous Bride continues her vengeance quest against her ex-
          boss, Bill, and his two remaining associates; his younger brother
          Budd, and Bill's latest flame Elle.  Starring Uma Thurman, David
          Carradine and Lucy Liu.

    -- MEMORIAL DAY CSI MARATHON
       Telecasts Monday, May 26 (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

       Forget the beach, take advantage of your day off and tune-in to watch
       "CSI" all day.  Schedule is as follows:

        - 9:00 - 10:00 AM, ET/PT & 6:00 - 7:00 PM, ET/PT
          NESTING DOLLS

        - 10:00 - 11:00 AM, ET/PT & 7:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT
          UNBEARABLE

        - 11:00 AM - Noon, ET/PT & 8:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT
          KING BABY

        - Noon - 1:00 PM, ET/PT & 11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT
          BIG MIDDLE

        - 1:00 - 2:00 PM, ET/PT & Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT
          COMPULSION

        - 2:00 - 3:00 PM, ET/PT
          SPARK OF LIFE

        - 3:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT
          4 X 4

        - 4:00 - 5:00 PM, ET/PT
          HOLLYWOOD BRASS

        - 5:00 - 6:00 PM, ET/PT
          COMMITTED

    -- THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM RAMPAGE VS TEAM FORREST
       MARATHON (HD: TV14-VL)
       Telecasts Saturday, May 31 (2:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

       Spike TV presents "The Ultimate Fighter:  Team Rampage vs. Team
       Forrest" end of the season marathon, featuring episodes 1-9.


    ORIGINALS

    -- THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM RAMPAGE VS TEAM FORREST (HD: TV14-VL)
       New episodes premiere Wednesdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT);  Encores
       Thursdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT) & Saturdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM,
       ET/PT).

       "The Ultimate Fighter" features thirty-two men from across the
       Americas, who travel to Las Vegas with one dream, one goal -- to become
       "The Ultimate Fighter."  Coached by Forrest Griffin and Rampage
       Jackson, only one fighter from the welterweight class will succeed.

    -- TNA: iMPACT! (TV-14LV)
       New Episodes Premiere Thursdays (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT);  Encores
       Saturdays (11:00 PM - 1:00 AM, ET/PT).

       TNA Wrestling delivers a distinct brand of high-risk, athletic
       entertainment. TNA's roster includes the biggest names in wrestling
       today, such as Kurt Angle, Booker T, Kevin Nash and Christian Cage, as
       well as the hottest new stars in the business: A.J. Styles, Samoa Joe,
       The Latin American Xchange and the Motor City Machineguns.  TNA
       features the innovative six-sided ring and the high flying X-Division,
       as well as concept matches such as "Ultimate X," "King of the
       Mountain," "Six Sides of Steel," "Lethal Lockdown" and "Elevation X,"
       considered the most dangerous match in professional wrestling.

    -- UFC UNLEASHED (TV14-V)
       Telecasts Wednesdays (9:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT).  New episode premieres
       Wednesday, May 14 (9:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT).

       "UFC Unleashed" is the best of the best from the UFC archives.  "UFC
       Unleashed" features the semifinals and finals of The Ultimate Fighter,
       Best of the PPV fights, quickest Knockouts, legendary fighters and
       fights, and much more.

    -- GAMETRAILERS TV WITH GEOFF KEIGHLEY (HD: TV-14)
       New Episodes Premiere Fridays (1:00 - 1:30 AM, ET/PT);  Encores Fridays
       (1:30 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).

       Designed from the ground up to be the most entertaining and informative
       on-air resource for fans of the thriving video game industry,
       "GameTrailers TV" is a weekly magazine-style show focusing on the
       industry's hottest titles, coolest events and biggest stars. Fast-
       paced, energetic and offering the access and insight millions of
       viewers have come to expect from the GameTrailers brand, "GameTrailers
       TV" delivers the best of the best from the world of video games while
       highlighting the cultures of gaming from around the globe.

    -- MANSWERS (TV-MADLS)
       Telecasts Fridays (12:30 - 1:00 AM, ET/PT).

       Whether its questions about booze, sex, or violence, "MANswers" is
       trivia for men that delivers real answers that guys need to know.  In
       each episode, "MANswers" races through re-enactments, expert one-on-
       ones and man-on-the-street interviews to educate Spike viewers on the
       taboo topics in terms only guys can relate to.  The truth is never what
       you would expect and will inevitably end up being talked about around
       the water cooler the next day.

    -- MURDER (TV-14V)
       Telecasts Monday - Wednesday (1:00 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT) beginning April 28
       and ending May 14 and Thursday, May 15 (3:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).

       Following in the dramatic tradition of "CSI," Spike TV's "Murder,"
       follows real people as they try to solve a real homicide pulled
       directly from police files.  Two groups of civilians are brought into
       an exact replica crime scene pulled from the files of a solved homicide
       case.  Every pertinent detail available to the original detectives
       has been recreated and available to the groups, who then assess the
       crime scene and collect evidence.  The groups are given a list of
       potential suspects, an opportunity to analyze the suspect's
       interrogation tapes and then meet with a coroner to review the findings
       of the original autopsy report.  Contestants are given 48 hours to
       complete their investigation, collect and catalogue their evidence and
       use their own smarts and instincts to find the murderer.

    -- BULLRUN (TV-14L)
       Telecasts Monday - Friday (2:00 - 3:00 AM, ET/PT & 3:00 - 4:00 AM,
       ET/PT) beginning Monday, May 19 and ending Friday, May 23.

       Twelve teams, driving their own cars, embark on a grueling 4000 mile
       road rally with huge cash on the line. Teams compete in a challenge
       where they have to hit rows of exploding targets with their cars.

    -- MXC (TV-14D)
       Telecasts Fridays (Midnight - 12:30 AM).

       Spike TV's acclaimed original comedic series, is described as a wacky
       combination of "Fear Factor," "Jackass," "Iron Chef," with a touch of
       "Mystery Science Theater 3000." Using the actual footage from one of
       the most popular primetime Japanese reality game shows, Takeshi's
       Castle, MXC is re-written to create an entirely new comedic storyline.
       The series is not dubbed and there is not a single trace of literal
       translation from the original show.

    -- I BET YOU WILL (TV-14)
       New episodes premiere Thursdays (Midnight - 12:30 AM & 12:30 - 1:00 AM,
       ET/PT) beginning Thursday, May 1 and ending Thursday, May 15.

       It's a game played through the ages in various forms - truth or dare,
       would you rather, or just two guys betting each other to do stupid
       stuff. Now see what happens when people are challenged to put up for
       the pay out. Hosts, armed with a wad of cash, convince people to do
       funny, gross, and embarrassing bets for cash payment on the spot. From
       betting someone to get a tattoo without knowing the design to eating
       questionable animal parts, I Bet You Will proves that people will do
       anything for money.

    -- SPIKE'S MOST AMAZING VIDEOS (TV-14V)
       Telecast Mondays - Fridays (1:00 - 2:00 PM, ET/PT, 2:00 - 3:00 PM,
       ET/PT & 3:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT) & Thursdays (1:00 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT).
       Pre-empted Memorial Day.

       "Spike's Most Amazing Videos" delivers a combination of real and rare
       footage of some of the most heart-pounding and unbelievable moments
       ever captured on film.

    -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT: VIDEO ON PATROL (TV-14LV)
       Telecasts Mondays - Fridays (11:00 AM - Noon, ET/PT & Noon - 1:00 PM,
       ET/PT) & Thursdays (2:00 - 3:00 AM, ET/PT).  Pre-empted Thursday, May
       22 & Memorial Day.

       Features fiery car crashes, high-speed chases and roadside drug busts.
       Spike TV takes you for a ride in this adrenaline-packed series with
       all-new outrageous video footage pulled from precincts across the
       country.


    MOVIE PREMIERES

    -- PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES (1987, Comedy)
       Premieres Saturday. May 17 (8:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT)

       A man struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving, with an obnoxious slob
       of a shower ring salesman as his only companion.  Starring Kevin Bacon,
       John Candy, and Steve Martin.

    -- A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (2005, Action/ Drama)
       Premieres Monday, May 26 (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).

       An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits
       a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner. Starring Viggo Mortensen,
       Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt.

    -- TOY SOLDIERS (1991, Action/ Drama)
       Premieres Saturday, May 31 (9:00 - 11:00 AM, ET/PT).

       After federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the
       cartel leader's vicious son storms a prep school and takes its wealthy
       students hostage. The villain and his group of deadly mercenaries,
       however, haven't taken into account one important thing: just how tough
       these kids can be in a crisis.  Starring Sean Astin.


    ACQUIRED SERIES

    -- CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (TV-14)
       Telecasts Mondays - Fridays (6:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT) Mondays -
       Wednesdays (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT) & Tuesdays (9:00 - 10:00 PM,
       ET/PT).

       "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" revolves around a team of forensic
       Crime Scene Investigators in the Las Vegas police department's
       Criminalistics Bureau.  By relentlessly analyzing every detail at the
       scene of a crime, no matter how seemingly irrelevant or grotesque in
       nature, the team has science and experience on their side to solve the
       case.  The series stars William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary
       Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox and Paul Guilfoyle.

    -- THE SHIELD (TV-MADLV)
       Telecasts Mondays - Fridays (10:00 - 11:00 AM, ET/PT) & Thursdays (3:00
       - 4:00 AM, ET/PT).  Pre-empted Thursday, May 15, Thursday, May 22 &
       Monday, May 26.

       The story of in inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of
       the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their
       associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests
       intact.  Starring Emmy Award(R) winner Michael Chiklis and Catherine
       Dent.


    WEEKEND PROGRAMMING

    -- WEEKEND POWERBLOCK
       Sexy car enthusiast Courtney Hansen hosts Spike TV's "Power Block"
       lineup, a weekend (Saturdays Noon - 2:00 PM, ET/PT and Sundays 11:00 AM
       - 1:00 PM, ET/PT) two-hour block of auto related programming.  Pre-
       empted Saturday, March 29.


           Saturdays:

           Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT
           HORSEPOWER TV (HD: TV-G)
           Host Joe Elmore and tech expert Mike Galley work out of their to-
           die-for performance garage sharing speed secrets on how to
           transform everyday cars into road burners and how to get the most
           out of them on the street and at the strip.  This series captures
           the performance lifestyle taking viewers to America's best events,
           rallies and races.

           12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT
           MUSCLE CAR (HD: TV-G)
           Celebrating America's love affair with these fabled '60's and 70's
           era muscle cars, the series focuses on finding, restoring and
           modifying iconic Detroit iron like the Pontiac GTO, the Hemi Cuba,
           the Boss Mustang and the Chevelle SS.

           1:00 - 1:30 PM, ET/PT
           TRUCKS! (HD: TV-G)
           This how-to/new vehicle series addresses the light truck market
           with special emphasis on pickups and sport utility vehicles.  From
           the wildest jet drag trucks and monster trucks to the world's most
           radical 4x4 rock crawlers and customs, each episode takes viewers
           step-by-step modifying, customizing, restoring and testing classic
           and sport trucks, off-roaders and race trucks.

           1:30 - 2:00 PM, ET/PT
           XTREME 4X4 (HD: TV-G)
           Hosted by Ian Johnson and Jessi Combs, this series features
           hardcore 4x4 build-ups and off-road truck projects, plus extreme
           action events -- rock crawling, desert racing, sand drags, mud
           racing, and trail riding adventure.


           Sundays:

           11:00 - 11:30 AM, ET/PT
           HORSEPOWER TV (HD: TV-G)

           11:30 AM - Noon, ET/PT
           MUSCLE CAR (HD: TV-G)

           Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT
           TRUCKS! (HD: TV-G)

           12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT
           XTREME 4X4 (HD: TV-G)