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Blueprint | NYC

$9.99

Who says you can’t have fun in New York City for less than ten bucks a day? $9.99 is touring the City, showing you everything that’s fun, free and inexpensive in the Big Apple. Watch $9.99 and treat yourself to New York’s most interesting neighborhoods - on the cheap!
Total: 26 Episodes 

Astoria and Long Island City
Host Julie Laipply explores one of New York City’s most diverse neighborhoods and discovers all sorts of fun and inexpensive things to do.
TRT 22:00

Downtown Manhattan
Watch as host Julie Laipply explores all the fun, free and inexpensive things to do in Manhattan below Houston Street.
TRT 22:00

Staten Island
This Staten Island episode explores a multitude of inexpensive attractions that can be found in New York City’s third largest but least populated borough.
TRT 22:00

Manhattan Above 96th Street
Join host Julie Laipply as she ventures uptown and discovers a bevy of inexpensive attractions.
TRT 22:00

Tribeca
Known as the “Triangle Below Canal,” Tribeca is home to the Tribeca Film Festival and the center for art, design and much more! Join host Cat Greenleaf as she hits the cobblestone streets of Tribeca to discover what’s fun, free and inexpensive.
TRT 22:00

Madison Avenue
Think Madison Avenue is expensive? Think again! Join host Julie Laipply as she uncovers free and low cost things to do on New York City’s premier shopping avenue.
TRT 22:00

Chelsea and the Meatpacking District
Marc Jacobs cookies and Asian relaxation? What? Enjoy all this and more as host Miryam Basir explores tons of fun, free and inexpensive things to do in this cool and colorful neighborhood.
TRT 22:00

Midtown Manhattan
Let host Miryam Basir show you how to get around Midtown. Half-priced specials at Fashion Soup, Picassos and wine tasting are but a few of the adventures that await viewers in this episode.
TRT 22:00

Brooklyn Waterfront
In this episode host Julie Laipply takes you from Brighton Beach to the Promenade in Brooklyn Heights. Whether you’re biking in Bay Ridge or sitting down to tea at Tatiana’s, this edition of $9.99 is 100% BK, baby!
TRT 22:00

Eastern Queens
What do a fully operational farm, a merry-go-around and modern art have in common? Not much, unless you’re talking about this wild and wacky episode of $9.99 with host Brian McMullan. Join him as he explores this especially diverse corner of New York City.
TRT 22:00

The Northern Bronx
Hosts Julie Laipply and Brian McMullan team up to unearth hidden treasures that few outside The Bronx know exist. You won’t need more than $9.99 for this trip up North.
TRT 22:00

Cobble Hill and Park Slope
Join host Miryam Basir as she goes bargain hunting through this beautiful section of Brooklyn. Tune in to discover inexpensive attractions in two of Brooklyn’s most charming neighborhoods.
TRT 22:00

The Upper East Side
Ritzy? Expensive? White-gloved doormen? No way, this is $9.99! In this episode we’re moving on up to the East Side for less than ten dollars a day.
TRT 22:00

The Lower East Side, Unscripted!
WARNING: This show is totally unscripted. In this episode, host Brian McMullan poses as a tourist and goes bargain hunting in one of New York City’s hottest neighborhoods.
TRT 22:00

Southwest Manhattan
Join host Julie Laipply on her Southwest adventures. Watch as she discovers Irish Rock, buys a gift at the City Store and visits Latin Café - all for under $9.99! 
TRT 22:00

The G-train
What is the only New York City subway line that doesn’t run through Manhattan? It’s the G-train and you’re a passenger in this episode of $9.99. Follow host Miryam Basir along the “G” line as she shuttles between Brooklyn and Queens.
TRT 22:00

Dieters Beware!
Follow special guest host Rich Collier around the City as he shows you all the fantastic things you can feast on, spending less than ten dollars in the process.
TRT 22:00

The Music Lovers
Watch as host Miryam Basir explores all types of great music in New York City. If you love music, you won’t want to miss this tip-filled insider’s guide to the best the City has to offer for music lovers of all types.
TRT 22:00

Made in New York
Join host Julie Laipply for a tour of New York City locations that have served as a backdrop for countless films and television programs shot in the city.  But this is no tear-jerker because you’ll see it all for less than the cost of a movie ticket.
TRT: 22:00

The Other Islands of New York
In this fun and exciting episode, host Brian McMullan explores the Big Apple’s other islands. He visits Roosevelt Island, City Island, Hart Island and even Governor’s Island, which is undergoing a dramatic transformation.
TRT 22:00

The Haunted $9.99
Don’t be scared…well maybe a little bit. This episode is dedicated to fun, free and spooky things you can do here in the Big Apple. And don’t forget, the only thing you’ll need on this trip is ten dollars and a sense of adventure. 
TRT 22:00

Winter Wonderland
Snowflakes, hot chocolate and glittering lights are all signs of a Winter Wonderland of fun in New York City. Join host Julie Laipply as she tours the Big Apple for fun, free and inexpensive things to do during the holiday season.
TRT 22:00

Kids Special Edition
New York City is definitely a kid’s town. Join $9.99’s very own “Kid Experts” Tatiana and Danielle as they co-host with Julie Laipply and show how New York City can be fun, free and inexpensive for kids.
TRT 22:00

Chinatown
Red dragons, tapioca pearls and Tai Chi. New York City’s Chinatown is brimming with culture. Join host Julie Laipply for a tour of Chinatown and explore the ancient culture of China without ever leaving the City.
TRT 22:00

Little India
74th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens is the heart of a small Indian community affectionately known as “Little India.” Come explore the exotic world of India with host Julie Laipply as she spends less than ten dollars.
TRT 22:00

Get Fit NYC
Getting in shape doesn’t have to be a costly endeavor. Join host Brian McMullan as he hikes up hills, stretches into a pretzel and pumps it up in New York City parks, all without spending more than $9.99.
TRT 22:00

Harlem
New York City’s Harlem is famous for great jazz, art, dance and unique culinary delights. Join host Julie Laipply as she explores New York’s’ uptown treasures for under ten bucks.
TRT: 22:00