Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

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Mon 8/3/09: Human Lab: Facial Hair We’re kicking off an entire week of “Human Labs!” Whether your mustache drives you crazy or you’re practically growing sideburns, find out if the cutting-edge products that claim to zap, rub and tug away your unwanted hair really work. Plus, head behind the scenes of Sex and the City with Cynthia Nixon, and a special surprise from one of her sexy co-stars! And for dinner, it just might be Rachael’s easiest recipe yet!	4	23
Tue 8/4/09: Five Affordable Steak Dinners Comedian Jay Mohr puts Rachael through an out-of-control round of "Stump the Rach," and then it's our hunkiest "Human Lab" yet! See what happens when three firefighters strip off their gear to put sweat-busting products to the test. And what's better than an affordable steak dinner? How about five super-affordable steak recipes!	2	7
Wed 8/5/09: Mario Lopez and Dinner Under $3 Got a small budget but want big flavor? At $2.23 a person, Rachael really has a Meal for a Steal! Plus, we're playing matchmaker with Mario Lopez, and our "Human Lab: Hair-fomercials" reveals if the products you see on TV really work.	2	5
Thu 8/6/09: Ted Danson & Chicken Pot Pie Hate your puffy eyes? At least you’re not on TV at 5 in the morning like the three sleep-deprived news anchors who are testing products in our "Human Lab: Tired Eyes!" Then, Emmy® winner Ted Danson gets the VIP treatment like you've never seen, and for dinner Rachael makes the ultimate comfort food.	2	5
Fri 8/7/09: Instant Human Lab: Manscaping Head behind the scenes of reality TV! First, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Kyan Douglas helps three men – including Rachael’s husband John! - battle body hair in our “Human Lab: Manscaping.” Then, we're going inside the top secret casting room at Wife Swap and the stars of Little People, Big World are in the kitchen with Rachael	2	10
Mon 8/10/09: Salma Hayek & Chicken Soft Tacos She's an actress, producer and an activist ... but is Salma Hayek also a pushover mom? Find out how she's tackling her new role as mommy, and spicing up the small screen with Alec Baldwin! Then, don't miss an unimaginable story of life and death that has the entire country rallying behind a single dad and his baby girl. And for dinner, taco night is about to get a whole lot sweeter!	8	12
Tue 8/11/09: “Beauty Virgin” Makeovers Hilary Duff reveals the truth behind her Hollywood feud with Faye Dunaway, and answers the questions you want to hear. Then, American Idol's top stylist is ready to dish on Randy, Ryan, Paula and Kara - including what Simon really says when the cameras stop rolling! Plus she's helping out three women who have avoided lipstick, foundation and hair coloring their entire lives with one of the most spectacular makeovers we've ever had on this show!	2	4
Wed 8/12/09: Dinner for 4 Under $10 Do you think your chin is a no-win? Get the 10-second exercise that can save you from surgery! Then, what do you think about being charged $55 to make a 911 call? Or human barbells who get paid to do nothing? Tune in to see if Jeff Foxworthy thinks it's "Going Too Far?" And for dinner, Rachael debuts two new burgers and a restaurant-quality Italian dinner that'll feed the family for under $10!	1	1
Thu 8/13/09: Jimmy Fallon & America’s Smartest Savers Late Night's Jimmy Fallon stops by for a game called "Mystery Voices" - see if he can nail six celebrity imitations to win a prize for the audience - which you have a chance to win too! Plus, one of the "Smartest Savers in America" is revealing her secrets for getting everything you need for less. And for dinner, one of our most popular recipes is rolled into a brand new meal.	1	4
Fri 8/14/09: Rachael and John’s Kitchen Rescue She's usually sassy, outspoken and unpredictable, but Chelsea Handler totally loses her cool when she finds out that President Obama is a fan! Then, Rachael and John step in to help a couple whose cooking leaves them both feeling "burned," and for dinner we're making steak on a budget!	7	20
Mon. 8/17/09: Rachael's Panini party Rachael is cooking up three kinds of paninis to welcome her latest Mystery Taster! This one is a five-time Emmy®-winner and an Oscar®-nominee that you don't want to miss. Then, it's the experience every woman can relate to but no one ever talks about it: their first period. We're not holding back, and you won't believe some of these stories!	3	5
Tue. 8/18/09: Mary J. Blige and Summer Shish Kebabs Did the queen of hip-hop soul lose her cool when she sang 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 for dinner, Rachael goes Greek with shish kebabs!	4	8
Wed. 8/19/09: Gordon Ramsay and Decorating on a Budget Straight from Hell's Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay faces off against 10 of our bravest audience members! But is this tough-talking chef a big softie when it comes to his kids? Then, think you can't afford to remodel your home? See how to give your space new life without spending a dime. And Rachael is bringing you two affordable gourmet dinners on one plate!	4	11
Fri. 8/21/09: Kathy Griffin & a Kid-Friendly Supper No celebrity is safe when controversial comic Kathy Griffin goes on a rampage ... except Oprah! Find out why she's the one A-list star who makes the queen of the D-List quiver! Then, it's a thermostat throwdown as a mom who says she's always hot puts her family in a deep freeze. Can our home improvement expert end their cold war once and for all? And for dinner, Rachael turns your favorite party dip into an affordable, nutritious and kid-friendly meal!	0	0
Mon 8/24/09: Mystery Taster Cast & a One-Pot Meal We've got an entire "Mystery Taster" cast in the elevator from one of TV's most beloved shows! Plus, they're bringing a giveaway you'll love. Then, get more for your money with three double-duty tips, and for dinner Rachael has a meal in one hearty pot to soothe your soul.	3	11
Tue 8/25/09: Tim Gunn’s 30-minute Makeovers Three of the hottest men from one of this year's biggest movies are coming by! Patrick Wilson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Billy Crudup are in for one blockbuster of a surprise! Then, Gretta and Project Runway's Tim Gunn give two women who look half their age a 30-minute makeover, and for dinner it's a citrus twist on stir fry that's great for chicken, shrimp or pork!	4	4
Wed. 8/26/09: Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Potatoes & Buffalo Chix Pizza Tough times don't have to take a toll on your marriage! Hear what Dr. Phil has to say about keeping your family strong, and how to explain money troubles to your kids. Then, Gretta shares the best summer bargains for anyone's budget – even under $20! And Rachael has you covered with a meal for a steal inspired by our most downloaded recipe ever, plus a dish for the meat and potato lovers!	2	3
Thu. 8/27/09: Joan Rivers’ Celebrity Dish Everyone's favorite red carpet ranter is back with the best, the worst and the brutal lowdown on some of your favorite stars! Then, get the tools to turn your old junk into treasures, and meet a viewer whose unusual diet plan is changing thousands of people's lives. Plus, Rachael has a three-ingredient fakeout that's perfect for your next summer party!	2	13
Fri. 8/28/09: Miley Cyrus’ Hidden Talent She may be the most popular teen on the planet, but Miley Cyrus is a bargain shopper! She reveals her strategy and then tells Rach her hidden talent, along with her celebrity crush! Plus, her dad Billy Ray gives an impromptu performance and they're whipping up a Cyrus family recipe. Then, Rachael swaps chicken for your favorite weekend roast to save you time and money with your dinner!	4	6
Mon 8/31/09: Accessories Intervention & Pasta Night Meet a woman who can't leave the house until she piles on 40 different bracelets, earrings and necklaces! Can Gretta pull off an accessories intervention and transform this woman's style? Then, Rachael resorts to bribing a "Mystery Taster" when she can't guess who it is, and for dinner, it's a feast feast that gives sweet pea and prosciutto pasta a whole new look!	2	5