Blue curve cannot record first showing

GWickstrom
Grasshopper

Doesn't matter what show, what channel mostly all PVR recording I've set up either in the guide or just by pulling up the show will very rarely record on the first showing. It's usually on the 3 or 4th time it's aired it records. Recent example I wanted to give that "Will Trent" show a whirl, it airs around 6 on multiple channels but won't record till midnight unless I pick one of the shows at 6 and then try to update the recording, but it never sticks. No conflicts or other recordings happening at this time. I've refreshed the pvr and updated it. This is frustrating and annoying. One would of thought this would be a simple thing, nope!