Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

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Week of March 30

Rach's 500th Episode

April 1, 2009

We're celebrating Rachael's spectacular 500th episode with Barbara Walters, Matthew McConaughey, David Letterman, Harry Connick, Jr. and so many other celebrity guests we can't even list them all! It's an hour packed with surprises, huge giveaways, unexpected dinner guests and more! Don't miss the huge celebration that's nearly three years in the making!
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"Going Too Far?" with Bill O'Reilly

April 2, 2009

He's been called everything from a bully to a big mouth, but when two viewers square off in a round of "Going Too Far?", controversial commentator Bill O'Reilly gets caught in the middle! Then, meet a woman whose hair is stuck in a time warp. Can Gretta's mullet-busting makeover pull this viewer out of the '80s for good? And for dinner, Rachael turns French onion soup into a pizza!
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Teen "Sexting" & Anna Kournikova

April 3, 2009

Listen up, parents: This is the one episode you don't want to miss. Do you know what "sexting" is? Nancy Grace explains the shockingly common trend among teens and tells you how to protect your children. Plus, tennis star Anna Kournikova serves up snacks from the set, and Rachael takes two of the cheapest ingredients around to create a gourmet meal.
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Week of April 6

Mary Tyler Moore & March Menu Mania

April 6, 2009

She can turn the world on with her smile ... and now 7-time Emmy®-winner Mary Tyler Moore is lighting up Rachael's studio! TV's most enduring leading lady reveals her surprising must-watch shows, and her idea of the perfect girls' night out with her alter-ego Mary Richards. Then, after beating out thousands of entries in a month-long battle, our two "March Menu Mania" finalists compete in a recipe showdown to win $5,000 in free groceries!
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Alyssa Milano's Wedding Plans

April 7, 2009

Red hot actress Alyssa Milano has finally found Mr. Right! So how did her fiancé "charm" this star's heart? Plus, she's bringing gifts for Rachael because they share the same obsession - find out what it is! Then, meet two sisters-in-law who look so similar even their men can't keep them straight! Gretta is on a mission to transform these ladies with dramatic makeovers in less than an hour. And for dinner, it's an affordable steak and potato supper in under 20 minutes!
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Mariah Carey's Secret Talent

April 8, 2009

The megastar opens up about her rules to live by, her secret talent, and the whirlwind romance with her husband. Then, a viewer who's a dead ringer for Sarah Palin gets made over by Gretta to have a look of her own, and Rachael whips up a super easy, super affordable black bean soup for dinner!
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Valerie Bertinelli's Bikini Body

April 9, 2009

She wowed the world with her sizzling People magazine bikini cover ... and now Valerie Bertinelli answers the questions everyone wants to know! Plus, join her at the gym for an exclusive look at the workout that helped transform her into a swimsuit model at 48! Then, from "friending" to "poking," find out everything you need to know about Facebook, including how you can become a fan of our show!
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Miley Cyrus

April 10, 2009

She may be the most popular teen on the planet, but Miley Cyrus is a bargain shopper! Find out about her celebrity crush, her 20-year-old boyfriend, her hidden talent and more! Plus, her dad Billy Ray gives an impromptu performance and they're whipping up a Cyrus family recipe.
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Week of April 13

Bob Barker & a Big Giveaway

April 13, 2009

Daytime legend Bob Barker comes out of retirement and challenges our audience to a pricing showdown with over $1,000 worth of prizes! Then, Dancing with the Stars hunk Gilles Marini has our staff swooning, and our "Hey, Can You Cook?!" champ is back to collect the ultimate prize. And, if your annual spring cold has you feeling less than springy, Rachael's lemon garlic chicken noodle soup is just the medicine you need.
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Vivica A. Fox & Cougar Confessions

April 14, 2009

Sexy star Vivica A. Fox has a thing for younger men and she isn't the only one. Our audience reveals their downright shocking cougar confessions! Plus, we're putting two infomercial pitchmen to the ultimate test: Can these masters of the hard sell make a deal when we turn them loose on the streets of New York City? Then, for dinner Rachael cooks up her latest and greatest burger!
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Look 20 Pounds Thinner Instantly

April 15, 2009

It's everyone's dream to lose weight without exercising or going on a diet ... so we're cracking a revolutionary fashion code that can help you look 20 pounds thinner instantly! Then, she plays a hairdresser on TV, but what happens when we put Ugly Betty's Ana Ortiz to work in a real salon? And, Art Smith's cooking is good enough for Oprah and the Obamas, but can this star chef solve your picky eater problems?
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Debra Messing & Steak on a Budget

April 16, 2009

Are you missing Will & Grace? Then don't miss this show! See what happens when Debra Messing matches up real-life Hollywood exes in a game called "The Ex Factor." Then, Jarod the animal guy loves to torture Rachael, but this time she's getting some sweet revenge! And for dinner, Rachael's got 5 affordable ways to serve your family steak tonight.
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"Stump the Rach" with Joan Rivers

April 17, 2009

The notorious Joan Rivers is here for an uncensored red carpet roundup, and no celebrity is safe! She's also bringing along copies of her new book Men Are Stupid ... and They Like Big Boobs. Then, the hit movie Benjamin Button fascinated millions with its story of a man who ages backwards. But what's it like in real life to look nothing like your actual age? See two women who are living it as 10 Years Younger host Kyan Douglas tries to transform them in one hour!

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Week of April 20

Bob Saget and a Fast-Food Diet

April 20, 2009

Full House's lovable dad is back on the block in Surviving Suburbia ... but can he survive a round of Rachael's "Going Too Far?" Then, meet a viewer who lost 15 pounds by eating McDonald's three times a day for a whole month, and for dinner treat yourself to a five-star dish without the five-star price.
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Jillian Michaels and a $5 Dinner

April 21, 2009

When The Biggest Loser trainer comes by, Rachael makes a deal she might regret! Plus, Jillian Michaels shares her four unbreakable rules for dining out on a diet, and we send her to a burger joint to put her to the test. Then, we're turning Rachael's studio into a piano bar and challenging Law & Order: Criminal Intent's Jeff Goldblum to sing for his supper. Plus, one of the "Smartest Savers in America" has tips for feeding your entire family for just $5.
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In the Kitchen with Mary J. Blige

April 22, 2009

Did the queen of hip-hop soul lose her cool when she performed in front of the Obamas? Mary J. Blige is sharing stories from her most unforgettable performance, and then she's heading into Rachael's kitchen to cook! Plus, is your voice saying all the wrong things about you? We're giving a Hollywood voice coach two weeks to pull off three total vocal makeovers. And get ready to kick off grilling season with Rachael's tips, including the recipe for the perfect shish kebabs.
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Paula Deen and CSI's Marg Helgenberger

April 23, 2009

Red-hot Marg Helgenberger is tough as nails on CSI, but find out how she does when it comes to a real-life crime scene! Then, Southern chef Paula Deen is stirring up trouble in the kitchen, and see if you can spot the difference in Gretta’s $0.99 vs. $999 makeovers for twin sisters!
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Jennifer Lopez

April 24, 2009

Megastar mom Jennifer Lopez gets real about life with hubby Marc Anthony, their twins, how she got her mind-blowing body back, and the stories behind her sexy outfits! Plus, he's one of the world's biggest cooking stars, and now the "Rachael Ray of India" is cooking up a 1-minute meal in Rachael's kitchen!
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Week of April 27

Hey, Can You Cook?! 4

April 27, 2009

Our cooking challenge is back and the competition is fierce! The drama kicks off on the high seas with five challenges and our first-ever double elimination. Watch the show to hear Rachael's announcement about how you can enter for a chance to win a 4-night cruise to the Bahamas!
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TV's Hottest Matchmaker

April 28, 2009

Want to know what guys are really thinking? We've got your go-to dating guide with TV's hottest matchmaker! Find out the dos and big-time don'ts of dating in your 20s, 30s and 40s. Then, how about a go-to guide for home repairs? Hunky handyman Carter Oosterhouse goes door-to-door in our handy van doling out tips! Plus, Rachael surprises a viewer with her latest "Kitchen Calls," and then she's got you covered with a go-to pasta supper.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Human Lab: Back Pain

April 29, 2009

Four Olympic champions put back pain products to the ultimate test ... but are they gold-medal worthy? Plus, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down for some girl talk with Gabby Reece, including how the 48-year-old mother of two gets it all done and looks so great! And for dinner, it's an affordable chicken and rice meal with a Spanish sizzle.
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Sexiest Swimsuits for Your Body with Kim Kardashian

April 30, 2009

Gear up for summer with our beach season blowout! Are lumpy love handles keeping your dream bikini from becoming a reality? Let Gretta help you find the suit that suits you! Then, a woman who definitely knows how to handle her curves, Kim Kardashian, is dropping by, and Bobby Flay shares a refreshing summer treat. For dinner, it's a no-pasta lasagna that's perfect for swimsuit season!
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