[Reality-TV-Fanatics] New Shows & Movies Premiering in January

 

CIRCLE, THE (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/1/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Be yourself -- or someone else? In this lighthearted and strategic competition show, the players must choose, all while chasing a cash prize.

MESSIAH (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/1/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) When a man in the Middle East appears to be performing miracles, a rift breaks out over whether he's the Messiah or a fraud in this suspenseful drama.

SPINNING OUT (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/1/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) After choking during an important performance, a competitive skater dealing with family issues and her own inner demons struggles to revive her career.

KILLER BODS (ID) · [series premiere] · 1/1/20 at 8:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from Investigation Discovery's press release, December 2019) Who would kill for the perfect body? And what happens when a "hot" body turns up cold? The three-part series KILLER BODS explores what happens when fitness gurus, bodybuilding experts and aerobics instructors turn from their diets and instead, turn deadly. This series profiles three cases that have more twists and turns than a Pilate's class. Add a dash of sex, drugs and desire and it's the perfect protein shake-up of unforgettable people in untenable situations.

ESCAPING MY STALKER (LMN) · [original telefilm] · 1/1/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

1000-LB SISTERS (TLC) · [series premiere] · 1/1/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

N/A

EXPLOSION SHOW, THE (SCIENCE) · [series premiere] · 1/1/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Science Channel's press release, November 2019) Subscribing to that old axiom that everything is better with explosions, whether it's million-dollar movie stunts or state-of-the-art fireworks, a new Science Channel series will be ringing in the New Year with a BANG! Two notorious explosion experts - MythBuster and master of blowing things up, Tory Belleci, along with Nitro Circus daredevil and stuntman, "Streetbike" Tommy Passemante - host THE EXPLOSION SHOW premiering Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 10 pm ET on Science Channel. In addition to watching the series on Science Channel, viewers can check out new episodes each week by downloading the Science GO app. There are few who appreciate the sweet thrill of blowing stuff up as much as Tory and Tommy. Tory was one of the technical wizards behind some of the most memorable explosions on MythBusters. Streetbike Tommy is best known for his antics with Nitro Circus, the thrill seekers known for performing insanely dangerous stunts. Together, they're on a mission to take audiences on an unpredictable ride, hanging with the experts, daredevils and professionals who are in the business of making things explode.

ALASKA PD (A&E) · [series premiere - special night & time] · 1/1/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from A&E's press release, November 2019) "Alaska PD" brings viewers to America's Last Frontier, where the line between civilization and lawlessness can be razor thin. Chronically shorthanded police departments across the state must turn to officers from the Lower 48 to fight a soaring crime rate. For the "newbies" it is a trial by fire as they learn first-hand that policing, like everything else, is different in Alaska. In a state where guns are carried as part of everyday life, officers often have to protect an entire town by themselves while enforcing laws many are unwilling to follow. They face numerous dangers found only in Alaska, not just from people who want to be free from the rules of society, but also from encounters with predatory animals roaming through town and sub-zero conditions that can be deadly and unrelenting. The series will follow Alaska's law enforcement in Fairbanks, Kodiak, Kotzebue and Petersburg. New episodes will air Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT.

THIEVES OF THE WOOD (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/2/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy of 18th-century Belgium.

HER DEADLY REFLECTIONS (LMN) · [original telefilm] · 1/2/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

DEPUTY (FOX) · [series premiere] · 1/2/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from FOX's press release, October 2019) Entering its eighth season, hit comedy LAST MAN STANDING returns to FOX with all-new back-to-back episodes, beginning Thursday, Jan. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). The series stars Tim Allen as MIKE BAXTER, a happily married father of three daughters, who finds himself the odd man out as he tries to maintain his manliness in a home dominated by women. The series also stars Nancy Travis, Amanda Fuller, Molly McCook, Christoph Sanders, Jordan Masterson, Jonathan Adams, Krista Marie Yu and Hector Elizondo. Following LAST MAN STANDING, a new sheriff comes to town on the all-new police drama DEPUTY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). From director/executive producer David Ayer ("Training Day," "End of Watch," "Suicide Squad"), DEPUTY brings the spirit of a classic Western and a gritty authenticity to the modern cop drama. When the Los Angeles County's Sheriff dies, an arcane rule forged back in the Wild West thrusts the most unlikely man into the job: a fifth-generation lawman (Stephen Dorff, "True Detective"), more comfortable taking down bad guys than navigating a sea of politics, who won't rest until justice is served. DEPUTY also stars Yara Martinez ("Jane the Virgin," "The Tick"), Brian Van Holt ("Cougar Town"), Danielle Moné Truitt ("Snowfall"), Bex Taylor-Klaus ("13 Reasons Why"), Shane Paul McGhie ("Unbelievable") and Mark Moses ("Desperate Housewives").

MY FEET ARE KILLING ME (TLC) · [series premiere] · 1/2/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from TLC's press release, November 2019) Dr. Ebonie Vincent and Dr. Brad Schaeffer have never met a foot too funky to fix. TLC, the #1 cable network for women in primetime, proudly introduces these dynamic foot docs as the stars of its new nine-part medical transformation series MY FEET ARE KILLING ME, premiering Thursday, January 2 at 10PM ET/PT, after the return of DR. PIMPLE POPPER. MY FEET ARE KILLING ME follows these expert podiatrists and surgeons as they bring their warm bedside manners to the task of restoring their patients' confidence and getting them back on their feet. Throughout the series, viewers will immerse themselves with both doctors - one west coast and one east coast - as they juggle all sorts of eye-popping cases, from wart clusters and funky fungus, to toe amputations and foot reconstructions.

JAMES MAY: OUR MAN IN JAPAN (AMAZON) · [series premiere] · 1/3/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

N/A

DEADLY PRICE FOR HER PRETTY FACE, A (LMN) · [original telefilm] · 1/3/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

GHOST LOOP (TRAVEL) · [series premiere] · 1/3/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Travel Channel's press release, November 2019) When paranormal entities terrorize the living through endless and repetitive supernatural cycles, manifesting again and again in the same location, it is known as a "ghost loop." Now, a team of highly specialized paranormal experts, who focus on this distinct type of haunting, are stepping in to help both the living and the dead. In Travel Channel's new eight-episode series, "Ghost Loop," premiering on Saturday, January 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the team will attempt to break cycles of trapped paranormal activity and restore peace by drawing out each spirit through re-created trigger environments. In each hour-long episode, the "Ghost Loop" team of experts - paranormal investigator and medium Sean Austin, empath Kris Star, researcher and tech advisor Chris Califf, design specialist Eric Vitale and tech support Matt Lytle - first examine and research their client's property and history and perform a preliminary paranormal investigation. Taking their facts and findings, they formulate a plan they believe will help stop the haunting. Whether it's building a 1900s-era train compartment, replicating a tavern from the 1850s, or constructing a 19th century baby's nursery, the team uses each emotionally charged setting to draw out the entities during intense follow-up investigations. Hoping to engage the spirit, the group aims to release the energy and break the loop once and for all - bringing peace to everyone involved.

DRACULA (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/4/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · saturdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) This retelling of the classic story follows Dracula from his origins in Eastern Europe to his battles with Van Helsing's descendent and beyond.

GO! GO! CORY CARSON (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/4/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · saturdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Join kid car Cory Carson on his adventures around the winding roads of childhood in Bumperton Hills! Based on the hit toy line Go! Go! Smart Wheels.

SAY YES TO THE DRESS AMERICA (TLC) · [series premiere] · 1/4/20 at 8:00 PM · [regularly airs] · saturdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from TLC's press release, July 2019) TLC, the premier destination for all things wedding, today announced the TLC all-stars and special guests who are joining forces to pull off the wedding event and series of a lifetime, SAY YES TO THE DRESS: AMERICA. Iconic bridal expert Randy Fenoli, bridal designer Hayley Paige, CAKE BOSS's Buddy Valastro, Emmy Award-winning host and style expert Lilliana Vazquez and fashion industry veteran Joe Zee will lend their talents to help 52 couples - one from every state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico - tie the knot this summer in an extraordinary group wedding at a quintessential New York landmark: Central Park. Ten brides will be prominently featured throughout the 10-part series which is slated to premiere in January 2020, culminating in a two-hour wedding special. A mainstay of TLC's long-running wedding series, SAY YES TO THE DRESS, Randy Fenoli is taking on dual duties during the wedding extravaganza. In addition to overseeing the numerous dress appointments at Kleinfeld Bridal, Randy will also serve as the wedding officiant, marrying all 52 couples during the group ceremony. Fellow bridal designer Hayley Paige will take on the role of America's bridesmaid and focus on styling the brides on the day of the wedding; she also custom-designed bridal veils for the big day. The CAKE BOSS himself, Buddy Valastro, will create and hand deliver one of his unique and eponymous confectionary creations: a wedding cake fit for 104 newlyweds! Rounding out the wedding crew are Lilliana Vazquez, TV personality and style expert, and Joe Zee, renowned fashion stylist & journalist, who will coordinate last-minute details with the brides and grooms, before serving as announcers and commentators as the brides debut their gowns during their walk down America's aisle. The 52 brides participating in SAY YES TO THE DRESS: AMERICA will represent their hometowns in a wedding experience like none other. Each bride will receive an all-expense paid trip to NYC, a private shopping event at Kleinfeld Bridal where they will be gifted a wedding gown from a curated selection and the group wedding at Central Park.

WINTER IN VAIL (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 1/4/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

WEDDING DO OVER, THE (UPTV) · [original telefilm] · 1/5/20 at 7:00 PM

(from UPtv's press release, December 2019) Wedding planner Abby specializes in fixing weddings that went wrong, but when she is forced to work with her ex-fiancé, she begins to question whether their relationship was the disaster she remembers.

ABDUCTED ON AIR (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 1/5/20 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, December 2019) Sasha Bruder has always wanted to be a star news reporter. Working her way up the ladder at a local TV station, she often covers community events but dreams of covering a bigger story. However, when she is kidnapped and held captive, she has all of a sudden become the story. Her dramatic escape soon becomes all anyone can talk about, and yet, who would want to kidnap Sasha and why? Sasha soon learns that she might not be as safe as she thought. Nothing is as it seems in the cutthroat world of TV news and the threat may be closer to home than originally suspected. Stars Perrey Reeves, Kim Shaw, Gord Rand, and Bruce Dinsmore (2019).

JEOPARDY! THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (ABC) · [series premiere] · 1/7/20 at 8:00 PM · [regularly airs] · weeknights from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from ABC's press release, November 2019) On the heels of the iconic Tournament of Champions, "JEOPARDY!" is coming to ABC in a multiple consecutive night event with "JEOPARDY! The Greatest of All Time," premiering TUESDAY, JAN. 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. Hosted by Alex Trebek, "JEOPARDY! The Greatest of All Time" is produced by Sony Pictures Television. Harry Friedman will executive produce. This epic television event brings together the three highest money winners in the long-running game show's history: Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer. The "JEOPARDY!" fan favorites will compete in a series of matches; the first to win three receives $1 million and the title of "JEOPARDY! The Greatest of All Time." The two runners up will each receive $250,000.

HOT & HEAVY (TLC) · [series premiere] · 1/7/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from TLC's press release, December 2019) Men who love plus-size women don't have a fetish, they have a preference, just like some men prefer blondes, others want more to love. But, it doesn't come so easily. This new docu-series follows three men who defend the honor of their significant others and face judgment due to their mixed-weight relationships. These couples endure difficult challenges both inside and outside of their relationships, as they're forced to answer the ultimate question: can love conquer all? HOT & HEAVY follows three couples in three one-hour episodes premiering Tuesday, January 7 at 10PM ET/PT.

FBI: MOST WANTED (CBS) · [series premiere] · 1/7/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from CBS's press release, May 2019) From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind FBI and the "Law & Order" franchise, FBI: MOST WANTED is a high-stakes drama that focuses on the Fugitive Task Force, which relentlessly tracks and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau's Most Wanted list. Seasoned agent Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon) oversees the highly skilled team that functions as a mobile undercover unit that is always out in the field, pursuing those who are most desperate to elude justice. Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski are executive producers for Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television in association with CBS Television Studios. Fred Berner directed the pilot from a script by Balcer.

ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST (NBC) · [series premiere - special night & time] · 1/7/20 at 10:01 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from NBC's press release, May 2019) In this joyous and celebratory drama, Zoey Clarke is a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco. After an unusual event she starts to hear the innermost wants and desires of the people around her through songs. At ?rst, she questions her own sanity but soon realizes this unwanted curse may just be an incredibly wonderful gift. The cast includes Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Peter Gallagher, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart, Carmen Cusack and Mary Steenburgen.

CHEER (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/8/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) In the small town of Corsicana, Texas, hard-driving head cheer coach Monica Aldama demands perfection from her squad of competitive college athletes.

TRUE LIFE CRIME (MTV) · [series premiere] · 1/8/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

N/A

AMERICA'S TOP DOG (A&E) · [series premiere] · 1/8/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from A&E's press release, November 2019) In each one-hour episode of "America's Top Dog," four police K9 teams, including fan-favorites from the hit series "Live PD," and one civilian team will face off for the title of "Top Dog" in three rounds of high velocity, furry competition. The skilled teams will be tested on their speed, agility, scenting ability, and teamwork by completing a series of expert tasks on one of the biggest and toughest K9 obstacle courses ever assembled - designed by experts to mimic real-life challenges that these furry heroes face every day on the beat. Teams will navigate a complex maze to locate scented items and apprehend a suspect in a bite suit with a takedown, among a variety of other challenges. Each week's winning team will receive $10,000 and an additional $5,000 to donate to the animal charity of their choice. In the final week of competition, top competitors will return to the finale course to battle for the title of "America's Top Dog" and an additional $25,000 cash prize. Series host Curt Menefee is an award-winning veteran studio and game broadcaster who currently co-hosts "Fox NFL Sunday" in addition to wrap-up show "The OT." Alongside Menefee, expert trainer Nick White is both a former US Marine and member of the Secret Service with years of experience working with K9s as the owner of a dog training company with locations across the country. Menefee and White watch the action unfold on the course each week and provide in-depth explanation on the competition rounds. Jamie Little is a seasoned motor sports reporter covering the pit road for FOX NASCAR, as well as an animal rescue ambassador who served as a reporter at the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Little acts as sideline reporter on the course speaking with the teams as they make their way through the competition.

PARTY OF FIVE (FREEFORM) · [series premiere] · 1/8/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from Freeform's press release, November 2019) Highly anticipated drama "Party of Five" will premiere with two episodes on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 (9:00-11:00 p.m.EST). From Sony Pictures Television, the reimagining of the beloved series will follow the five Acosta children as they navigate daily life struggles to survive as a family unit after their parents are suddenly deported back to Mexico. In a new iteration by original series creators Amy Lippman and Christopher Keyser, this beloved story of a young family bound by adversity will be retold through the lens of current-day themes and cultural conversations. The series stars Brandon Larracuente as Emilio Acosta, Emily Tosta as Lucia Acosta, Niko Guardado as Beto Acosta and Elle Paris Legaspi as Valentina Acosta. Bruno Bichir and Fernanda Urrejola star as the Acosta parents, Javier and Gloria. The first episode of "Party of Five" will also be available for a special pre-linear sneak peek on Hulu, Freeform.com, the Freeform App, and on demand beginning Wednesday, Jan. 1.

BABYSITTER'S REVENGE, THE (LMN) · [original telefilm] · 1/9/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

RECLAIMED (DISCOVERY) · [series premiere] · 1/9/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from Discovery Channel's press release, December 2019) Hidden treasure is scattered across the country waiting to be claimed, but it's not buried out at sea or deep in the desert as most would think. Centuries-old mining claims today lay dormant all throughout the United States, with their potential riches in gold and other valuable minerals sitting right beneath the surface undisturbed. In an all new Discovery Channel series, RECLAIMED, homesteaders who have purchased these mining claims for pennies on the dollar are quickly discovering their land is ripe with opportunity and are enlisting two experts to help turn things around. RECLAIMED premieres Thursday, January 9 at 9pm ET/PT as part of Discovery's new 'OFF THE GRID THURSDAYS' featuring back-to-back off-the-grid programming. In addition to RECLAIMED, each Thursday night viewers can catch up with the Raney family during all-new episodes of HOMESTEAD RESCUE premiering January 2 starting at 8pm, followed by a new season of BUILDING OFF THE GRID beginning January 9 at 10pm.

AJ AND THE QUEEN (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/10/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) RuPaul stars in this outrageous series as a down-on-her-luck drag queen traveling across America in a van with a tough-talking 11-year-old stowaway.

GIRI/HAJI (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/10/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Helped by a young Japanese-British hustler, a Tokyo sleuth searches London for his brother, who's involved with the Yakuza and wanted for murder.

MEDICAL POLICE (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/10/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Two American doctors who discover a deadly virus in Brazil are recruited as government agents in a race to find a cure and uncover a dark conspiracy.

LINCOLN RHYME: HUNT FOR THE BONE COLLECTOR (NBC) · [series premiere] · 1/10/20 at 8:00 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from NBC's press release, May 2019) Inspired by the best-selling book "The Bone Collector," former NYPD detective and forensic genius Lincoln Rhyme was at the top of his game until a serious accident at the hands of a notorious serial killer forces him out of the field. When Amelia Sachs, an intuitive young officer who's got her own gift for pro?ling, finds herself hot on the killer's trail, Rhyme in turn finds a partner for this new game of cat and mouse. As the unlikely detective duo joins forces to crack the city's most confounding cases, they must also race to take down the enigmatic "Bone Collector" who brought them together. The cast includes Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, Brían F. O'Byrne, Tate Ellington, Courtney Grosbeck, Ramses Jimenez, Brooke Lyons, Roslyn Ruff and Michael Imperioli.

BABY MONITOR MURDERS (LMN) · [original telefilm] · 1/10/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

OWL HOUSE, THE (DISNEY) · [series premiere] · 1/10/20 at 8:46 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST

(from Disney Channel's press release, November 2019) Disney Channel has ordered a second season of animated fantasy-comedy "The Owl House" ahead of its series premiere FRIDAY, JAN. 10 (8:45 p.m. EST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Created and executive-produced by Dana Terrace (Disney's "DuckTales"), the series follows Luz, a self-assured teenage girl who stumbles upon a portal to a magical realm where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and a tiny warrior, King. Despite not having magical abilities, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda's apprentice at the Owl House and ultimately finds a new family in an unlikely setting. Coinciding with the series premiere, the DisneyNOW app will unveil an adventure game set in the supernatural world of "The Owl House," where players can join Luz on her mission to become a witch by completing tasks, collecting relics and playing mini-games. New shorts featuring Luz, Eda and King will begin rolling out in the spring on Disney Channel and Disney Channel YouTube. An exclusive "The Owl House" t-shirt, designed by the series' art director Ricky Cometa ("Steven Universe"), is currently available at Amazon.com/DisneyChannel, with additional designs debuting in January.

BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS (COMEDY) · [series premiere] · 1/10/20 at 11:00 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 11:00 PM-11:30 PM EST

(from Comedy Central's press release, December 2019) Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers is an all-new stand-up series hosted, curated, and produced by legendary comedian Bill Burr and All Things Comedy. The series features "the best of the new best" comedians, with every episode spotlighting three performers. Each comedian is interviewed by Burr immediately before hitting the stage, opening up about their background and revealing the inspiration behind their comedic material. Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers debuts Friday, January 10 at 11:00PM ET/PT on Comedy Central.

PSYCHO NURSE (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 1/11/20 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, December 2019) Mira and Todd are struggling to come to terms with their son's newly diagnosed condition requiring a special diet and physical treatment in order to live. They hire a live-in nurse, Gwen, who plans to take Todd and their son from Mira in order to become the new mother of the household. When Mira feels constantly fatigued and nauseous, it becomes clear Gwen is an "angel of death" who is intent on turning this family into her forever home. Stars Lyndon Smith, Abbie Cobb, and Sean Faris (2019).

LOVE IN WINTERLAND (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 1/11/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

BRIMMING WITH LOVE (UPTV) · [original telefilm] · 1/12/20 at 7:00 PM

(from UPtv's press release, December 2019) Allie is writing a column on local coffee shop owner, Sam, who is known for his matchmaking abilities. Skeptic Allie agrees to be matched by Sam but proves to be a challenge. The reason may be that she is perfect for the matchmaker.

PSYCHO PARTY PLANNER (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 1/12/20 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, December 2019) When young art gallery owner and mother Kayla Anderson finds herself drowning in work and in need of help planning her daughter Kerry's big upcoming Sweet Sixteen bash, she hires pretty, spirited party planner Lindy Shores to help out, having no clue that Lindy is unstable and recently murdered her husband, and will stop at nothing to make Kerry a daughter of her own. Stars Lindsey McKeon, Katrina Begin, and Cathryn Dylan (2019).

SANDITON (PBS) · [series premiere] · 1/12/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from PBS's press release, November 2019) Experience Jane Austen's last, fragmentary work, where entrepreneurs, love interests, legacy hunters, hypochondriacs and medical mountebanks come together at a struggling resort aiming to be the next fashionable playground in early 1800s England.

OUTSIDER, THE (HBO) · [series premiere] · 1/12/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from WarnerMedia's press release, October 2019) Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel of the same name, this dark mystery follows a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy. The crime, however, leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe to be real, as an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case.

HEALING POWERS OF DUDE, THE (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/13/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) When an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder has to start middle school, he finds strength in a lovable comfort mutt named Dude.

SPOOLIN' UP WITH THE DEBERTIS (MOTORTREND.COM) · [series premiere] · 1/13/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Discovery Channel's press release, November 2019) In addition to the Discovery TWIN TURBOS series on Discovery, the MotorTrend App, the only subscription service dedicated entirely to the motoring world, will follow the DeBertis story in the all-new series SPOOLIN' UP WITH THE DEBERTIS. The spin-off tears down the guardrails to allow Doug and Brad DeBerti to tear it up in one-of-a-kind automotive challenges outside of the shop where they can showcase their skills and try to one-up each other. The DeBertis may not make a dime or earn a seat on a NASCAR team, but they will win a far greater prize: bragging rights. SPOOLIN' UP WITH THE DEBERTIS world premieres on the MotorTrend App January 13, 2020. The MotorTrend App is available for Prime Video customers in the U.S. on Prime Video Channels and on Amazon FireTV. The MotorTrend App is also available on other media players and streaming devices including the newly announced Facebook video subscription service, Apple TV, Roku, Google Chromecast and on the web, as well as across iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile devices.

NEW POPE, THE (HBO) · [series premiere] · 1/13/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from WarnerMedia's press release, October 2019) Created and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this drama will mark his second limited series set in the world of the modern papacy, following The Young Pope.

MEET THE FRASERS (E!) · [one-hour series premiere] · 1/13/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from E!'s press release, November 2019) E! is rolling out fresh pop culture programming in January with new episodes of the "Very Cavallari," starring lifestyle tastemaker and entrepreneur Kristin Cavallari, and the series premiere of new reality sitcom "Meet the Frasers," following Rhode Island celebrity medium Matt Fraser and his family. The third season of "Very Cavallari" premieres Thursday, January 9 at 9:00pm ET/PT, and "Meet the Frasers" premieres Monday, January 13 at 10:00pm ET/PT on E! Matt Fraser, a 28-year-old psychic medium, and his 21-year-old pageant queen girlfriend Alexa Papigiotis are highly visible local celebrities in their hometown of Cranston, Rhode Island. Matt and Alexa are envisioning big things for their future; Matt's captivating live reading events are growing more popular and his book "When Heaven Calls" will soon be published. And while Alexa supports Matt on his coast to coast tour, she's got big dreams of her own. She's setting her sights on winning her next pageant title and procuring a fabulous engagement ring. This couple is definitely on the rise - as long as their overly-involved families don't get in the way. The eccentric family does everything together, from driving to Matt's readings in an SUV emblazoned with his likeness, to debating if there's such a thing as too much bling when Matt decides they need to wear matching jackets while working his events. Matt and Alexa can always count on their families to give them unwavering support and advice - even when they haven't asked for it.

KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/14/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) A sheltered girl gets a crash course in survival when a mutant attack sends her to the surface, far from the safety of her underground home.

LISTING IMPOSSIBLE (CNBC) · [series premiere] · 1/15/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from CNBC's press release, November 2019) When L.A.'s wealthiest put their multi-million-dollar properties up for sale, they sometimes learn that the house of their dreams... isn't anyone else's. And as a result their very, um, unique creations can end up sitting on the market for years. That's where superstar real estate agent Aaron Kirman and his team come in. To fix up the homes and attract the right buyers, they'll need to tell these owners the cold, hard truth - something the rich and powerful don't always like to hear. The eight-episode series is produced by Authentic Entertainment, a division of Endemol Shine North America, with Helga Eike, Sara Reddy and David Tibballs as executive producers. Luke Bauer is the executive producer for CNBC.

68 WHISKEY (PARAMOUNT) · [series premiere] · 1/15/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Paramount Network's press release, November 2019) Paramount Network today released the official trailer for 68 Whiskey, a new scripted, comedic drama from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Television Studios and CBS Television Studios. 68 Whiskey is the first scripted follow-up to Paramount Network's smash hit Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner, cable's #1 original series for the past two summers. 68 Whiskey premieres on Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Paramount Network. Blending intense drama with irreverent humor, 68 Whiskey follows a multicultural band of Army medics stationed in Afghanistan on a base nicknamed "The Orphanage." Together, the medics navigate a dangerous and sometimes absurd world, relying on comradery, various vices, and, occasionally, a profound sense of purpose to carry them through. 68 Whiskey stars Sam Keeley, Jeremy Tardy, Gage Golightly, Cristina Rodlo, Beth Riesgraf, Lamont Thompson, Nicholas Coombe and Derek Theler. Paramount Network today also released "Inside 68 Whiskey," an in-depth look at the new series featuring interviews with Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and the cast and crew.

EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL (PBS) · [series premiere] · 1/15/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from PBS's press release, November 2019) PBS's new 10-episode series EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL reveals there are still parts of our planet yet to be discovered. Explorer and naturalist Steve Backshall pursues incredible journeys and world firsts - unclimbed peaks, unexplored cave systems and uncharted landscapes - setting foot where no human has been before. As the preeminent destination for engaging, enlightening and entertaining science and natural history programming, PBS continues to deliver with this series. EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL premieres on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org and the PBS Video App. "In EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL, PBS gives a glimpse into some of the incredible parts of the world that have yet to be explored," said Bill Margol, Senior Director, General Audience Programming & Development for PBS. "The world is full of surprising discoveries and journeys to be made, and we hope to spark viewers' curiosity and ignite their spirit of adventure." In this global series, adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall ventures into undiscovered territory, endures extreme physical challenges, encounters extraordinary wildlife and teams up with remarkable people along the way. From free-diving in underground river systems and descending deep into the caves of the Maya underworld, to kayaking Himalayan whitewater and scaling unclimbed Arctic peaks, these expeditions push Backshall and his expert crew to the limit. "There are still countless expeditions to be conquered and world discoveries to be made, and I am honored to have had the ability to be among the first to set foot in these incredible places," said Steve Backshall, host. "It is thrilling to not know what you will find next. That's what exploration is all about."

EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY (FREEFORM) · [one-hour series premiere] · 1/16/20 at 8:30 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 8:30 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from Freeform's press release, November 2019) Premiering THURSDAY, JAN. 16 (8:30-10:00 p.m. EST), on Freeform, "Everything's Gonna Be Okay" introduces Nicholas (Josh Thomas), a neurotic twenty-something-year-old visiting his dad and teenage half-sisters (Kayla Cromer and Maeve Press), one of whom is on the autism spectrum. When Nicholas' trip is extended due to his father's untimely death, the siblings are left to cope with not only a devastating loss, but also the realization that Nicholas is the one who will have to rise to the occasion, move in and hold it all together. Navigating autism, budding sexuality, consent, parenthood, adolescence, family and grief, the heartfelt comedy will follow this imperfect family as they discover the importance of finding happiness in the middle of really difficult moments, one awkward conversation at a time. Following its linear debut, viewers will get a preview of what's to come on "Everything's Gonna Be Okay," with the premiere episodes and a sneak peek at the third episode of available on Hulu, Freeform.com, the Freeform App and on demand beginning Jan. 17.

LITTLE AMERICA (APPLE TV+) · [series premiere] · 1/17/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Apple's press release, December 2019) Apple today announced that its highly anticipated new series "Little America" has been renewed for a second season ahead of its season one premiere. The anthology series hailing from Emmy nominated Lee Eisenberg, Academy Award nominees Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, and Emmy Award-winner Alan Yang and Epic Magazine, highlights inspiring, true stories of immigrants. The first season of eight episodes will debut in its entirety on Friday, January 17, 2020, exclusively on Apple TV+. Inspired by the true stories featured in Epic Magazine, "Little America" goes beyond the headlines to bring to life the funny, romantic, heartfelt and surprising stories of immigrants in America.

JUST ADD MAGIC: MYSTERY CITY (AMAZON) · [series premiere] · 1/17/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Amazon's press release, December 2019) In this spinoff of the successful Amazon Original kids series Just Add Magic, we follow the magic cookbook to Bay City as it moves to three new protectors: step-siblings Zoe and Leo, and their upstairs neighbor Ish. Each of the three brings a unique skill to the table, as the cookbook unlocks a centuries-old mystery that takes them on an historical adventure through the city streets in a race to find a secret recipe.

DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT (DISNEY+) · [series premiere] · 1/17/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST

(from Disney+'s press release, August 2019) Told from the narration of her diary, the series follows a Cuban-American 12-year-old girl as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school and her journey to becoming the future president of the United States. Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin) and Emily Gipson (I Can and I Will) will executive produce along with Ilana Pen~a (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend).

ENDLINGS (HULU) · [series premiere] · 1/17/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Hulu's press release, December 2019) From the Emmy Award winning Creator/Director J.J. Johnson, Endlings is a sci-fi action adventure series about four foster kids who come together to save fantastical creatures from across the galaxy who are just like them: alone.

ARES (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/17/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) When her friend suffers a bizarre accident, Rosa realizes the secret student society they've just joined is built on demonic secrets from Dutch history.

IT'S PONY (NICK) · [series premiere] · 1/18/20 at 11:30 AM · [regularly airs] · saturdays from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM EST

(from Nickelodeon's press release, December 2019) Life is more exciting, fun, and unpredictable with a pony, as seen in Nickelodeon's new original animated series It's Pony, premiering Saturday, Jan. 18. The 20-episode series follows the comedic adventures of Annie and her best friend, who just so happens to be an enthusiastic, unpredictable, and carefree pony. Following its premiere, It's Pony will continue to air Saturdays on Nickelodeon and will air internationally in April 2020. The series stars Jessica DiCicco (Adventure Time) as Annie, an optimistic and determined farm girl living in the city with her family and best friend Pony; Josh Zuckerman (Strange Angel) as Pony, who is naïve and impulsive, but loves Annie more than anything; Abe Benrubi (E.R.) as Dad, who treats Pony as a nuisance, but recognizes the special bond he shares with Annie; and India de Beaufort (All Hail King Julien) as Mom, who loves Annie and Pony's relationship and always has a new project in the works. Additional cast members bringing characters to life include: Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle) as Annie's friend Fred; Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live) as Annie's friend Brian; Rosario Dawson (Rent) as Annie's school principal Ms. Ramiro; Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains) as the landlord Mr. Pancks; and Megan Hilty (Smash) as the too-obsessed-with-Pony friend Beatrice. Throughout the season, the series will explore the everyday life and hijinks of two best friends whose optimism and enthusiasm turn any situation from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether making an epic quest down the street to mail a letter, heroically saving the local playground with a bake sale, or simply getting a haircut, Pony and Annie always stick together because life is better as a pair.

LOVE ON ICELAND (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 1/18/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

STOLEN BY MY MOTHER: THE KAMIYAH MOBLEY STORY (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 1/18/20 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, November 2019) In the summer of 1998, Gloria Williams (Niecy Nash), reeling from a recent miscarriage, drove from her home in South Carolina and walked into a Jacksonville, Florida hospital posing as a nurse and took newborn Kamiyah Mobley (Rayven Ferrell) out of her mother Shanara Mobley's (Ta'Rhonda Jones) arms. By the time police were alerted, Gloria was long gone. Renaming the baby Alexis, Gloria raised her as her own, providing her with unconditional love and nurturing. It wasn't until years later, when Alexis applied for her first job and couldn't provide a social security card or a birth certificate, that she realized something was wrong. As questions mounted, Gloria was forced to tell Alexis the truth, that she was really Kamiyah Mobley and abducted as a baby. Despite discovering the mother she knew was really her kidnapper, Alexis kept the secret as long as she could, until an anonymous tip soon led to Gloria's arrest and their world came tumbling down. From Rock'n Robin and Lincoln Square Productions, Robin Roberts Presents: Stolen by My Mother:The Kamiyah Mobley Story is executive produced by Roberts, Linda Berman, Michele Samit, Richard Kletter and Gary Randall. Jeffrey Byrd directs from a script written by Samit and Kletter.

SEVEN WORLDS, ONE PLANET (BBCA) · [series premiere] · 1/18/20 at 9:00 PM · [regularly airs] · saturdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST

(from BBC America's press release, November 2019) Seven unique stories, one landmark event. Announced today, BBC AMERICA's Seven Worlds, One Planet will premiere Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 9pm/8c as a multi-network event airing on BBC AMERICA, AMC, IFC and SundanceTV. Following Emmy(R)-winning series Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II, Seven Worlds, One Planet tells the story of earth's seven spectacular continents and how they shape the extraordinary animal behavior and biodiversity we see today. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and featuring a theme co-composed by Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea, and series score by Jacob Shea for Bleeding Fingers Music, Seven Worlds, One Planet reveals how each distinct continent has shaped the unique animal life found there. The seven-part series features filming firsts including polar bears jumping from rocks to catch adult beluga whales and a firefly spectacle in North America captured with a motion control tracking time-lapse camera, puma successfully hunting adult guanaco in South America, spidaboo mating dance in Australia, grave robbing hamsters in Europe, the largest aggregation of great whales ever filmed in Antarctica and Sir David Attenborough with the last two northern white rhinos on Earth in Africa.

HOPELESS ROMANTIC (UPTV) · [original telefilm] · 1/19/20 at 7:00 PM

(from UPtv's press release, December 2019) Enlisting the help of his friend Liz, Matt tries using classic romantic comedy movies as a model to win back his ex-girlfriend, only to find he might be wooing the wrong girl.

MURDERED BY MORNING (OXYGEN) · [series premiere] · 1/19/20 at 7:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST

(from Oxygen's press release, December 2019) Oxygen, the network for high-quality crime programming, debuts the chilling new series "Murdered by Morning" on Sunday, January 19th at 7PM ET/PT. Each episode follows the true story of a victim whose night took an unexpected turn, resulting in a horrific homicide. As the sun sets, viewers will watch as seemingly blissful evenings transform into the deadliest nights of all. "Murdered by Morning" showcases stories where individuals are unaware that the night in question will be their last. From a girls'-night-out gone bad to an overnight shift at a local toy store that takes an unexpected turn, the series recounts how an average night can quickly turn into a nightmare. By examining each case step-by-step, the series combs through numerous suspects until the killer is eventually caught. In each standalone episode, intrigue around the crime builds, dark secrets are uncovered, and "Murdered by Morning" proves that nothing good happens after midnight.

MURDER IN THE SUBURBS (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 1/19/20 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, December 2019) While on vacation, a happy-go-lucky family become the unsuspected target of a grieving mother and the mystery surrounding her family's tragic death. Stars Nicky Whelan, Anna Hutchison, Alexandria DeBerry, and Trevor Stines (2019).

VIENNA BLOOD (PBS) · [series premiere] · 1/19/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from PBS's press release, November 2019) A student of Sigmund Freud and an Austrian detective team up to solve some of the most mysterious and deadly cases in early 1900s Vienna.

AVENUE 5 (HBO) · [series premiere] · 1/19/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST

(from WarnerMedia's press release, October 2019) Avenue 5 is a space tourism comedy set 40 years in the future when the solar system is everyone's oyster. Hugh Laurie will star as the Captain, and with him in charge, nothing can go wrong.

9-1-1: LONE STAR (FOX) · [series premiere - special night & time] · 1/19/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from FOX's press release, October 2019) FOX's #1 drama, 9-1-1, expands its reach to the city of Austin, TX, with its first-ever new installment, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, which debuts with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, Jan. 19 (10:00-11:10 PM ET/7:00-8:10 PM PT live to all time zones), following the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, and continuing with its time period premiere on Monday, Jan. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Nearly 20 years ago, OWEN STRAND (Emmy Award nominee Rob Lowe, "Parks and Recreation," "The West Wing") was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K. (Ronen Rubinstein, "Dead of Summer"), takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life. The series also stars Liv Tyler ("The Leftovers"), Sierra McClain ("Mindhunter"), Jim Parrack ("The Deuce," "True Blood"), Natacha Karam ("The Brave"), Brian Michael Smith ("Queen Sugar"), newcomer Rafael Silva and Julian Works ("American Crime").

FAKE OR FORTUNE (OVATION) · [series premiere] · 1/20/20 at 7:00 AM · [regularly airs] · weeknights from 6:00 AM-8:00 AM EST

(from Ovation TV's press release, October 2018) In Fake or Fortune, a recognized arts sleuth, a doctor of history, and cutting edge scientists are joining forces to discover the truth behind paintings with a series of real-time investigations.

ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON, THE (NICK) · [series premiere] · 1/20/20 at 10:30 AM · [regularly airs] · weeknights from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM EST

(from Nickelodeon's press release, November 2019) Preschoolers will journey across the pond to London for heartwarming adventures with beloved British bear Paddington in Nickelodeon's brand-new CG-animated series The Adventures of Paddington. Premiering in the U.S. on Monday, Jan. 20, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT), The Adventures of Paddington (26 episodes) centers on a younger Paddington as he writes letters to Aunt Lucy celebrating the new things he has discovered through the day's exciting activities. Following its U.S. launch, The Adventures of Paddington will roll out on the net's international channels and branded blocks beginning March 2020. In advance of the series debut, Nickelodeon will air a holiday presentation of "Paddington Finds a Pigeon/Paddington and the Chores List," on Friday, Dec. 20, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). In the episode, Paddington nurses an injured bird back to health and discovers a new friend in Pigeonton. Then, Mr. Brown creates a list of chores for Paddington, who accidentally picks up the wrong list.

STREET OUTLAWS: FASTEST IN AMERICA (DISCOVERY) · [series premiere] · 1/20/20 at 8:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from Discovery Channel's press release, November 2019) Eight of the fastest teams in America fight for a winner-takes-all purse of $100,000 - the highest payout in street racing history. Welcome to STREET OUTLAWS: FASTEST IN AMERICA, an all-new Discovery Channel series where the best of the best descend on Memphis for a shot to ultimately take on JJ Da Boss and the MSO - with the winner bringing home the big money prize and the prestige of being called the baddest on the streets. High intensity, insane pressure, and extreme emotions rule in this ultimate Street Outlaws showdown, and only the best street racing team will make it to the finish line. STREET OUTLAWS: FASTEST IN AMERICA premieres Monday, January 20 at 8pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel. The series is produced by Pilgrim Media Group, a Lionsgate company. Handpicked by JJ Da Boss, street racing bosses from South Carolina, St. Louis, Kentucky, Mississippi, Detroit, NOLA, Texas and the Northeast - each claiming to be king of the streets - have assembled their teams in Memphis for the chance to prove their racing chops once and for all. With both small and big tire cars, a mixed bag of racers including Texas' Birdman, NOLA's Kye Kelley, and Detroit's Chucky Davis, STREET OUTLAWS: FASTEST IN AMERICA is the ultimate faceoff. To prove they're the fastest in America, these racers will quickly learn it's not a matter of how fast your car goes or what's under the hood - but how much they know about the street and its surface. Along the way, drivers rely on their street-hustle tactics and strategies to get under the skin of their rivals - talking trash to gain the mental advantage.

AMAZING WINTER ROMANCE (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 1/20/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

SPY GAMES (BRAVO) · [series premiere] · 1/20/20 at 10:00 PM · [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Bravo's press release, December 2019) Bravo's newest competition series dives into the world of espionage when "Spy Games" premieres on Monday, January 20 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Inspired by the once-secret World War II government program known as "Station S," in which civilians were assessed and trained to be spies, ten daring individuals come together to compete and attempt to outplay one another in living out the ultimate spy fantasy. Model and martial artist Mia Kang hosts the competition, with real-life intelligence experts assessing the contestants' performances to determine who has what it takes to outwit the game and succeed at one of the world's most mysterious professions.

PANDEMIC: HOW TO PREVENT AN OUTBREAK (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/22/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Meet the women and men on the front lines of the battle against influenza -- and learn about the steps they’re taking to stop the next global outbreak.

AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS (COMEDY) · [series premiere] · 1/22/20 at 10:30 PM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST

(from Comedy Central's press release, December 2019) Comedy Central today released the official trailer for the highly anticipated Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, premiering on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30pm ET/PT. The #1 brand in comedy also unveiled the all-star roster of guest stars including Celia Au, Matthew Broussard, Michelle Buteau, Jamie Chung, Laverne Cox, Deborah S. Craig, Makeda Declet, Jennifer Esposito, Chrissie Fit, Chris Gethard, Bella Heathcote, Carmen M. Herlihy, Stephanie Hsu, David Krumholtz, Simu Liu, Natasha Lyonne, John 'Dumbfoundead' Park, Matt Rogers, Harry Shum Jr., Melissa Villaseñor, Ming-Na Wen and Jaboukie Young-White. This January, creator and writer Awkwafina (The Farewell, Crazy Rich Asians) stars in the half-hour scripted comedy inspired by her real-life growing up in Flushing, Queens. Raised by her Dad (BD Wong) and Grandma (Lori Tan Chinn) alongside her cousin (Bowen Yang), Nora Lin leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.

GHOST BRIDE, THE (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/23/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) In 1890s Malacca, a young woman finds herself in the afterlife and becomes mired in a murder mystery connected to the deceased son of a wealthy family.

OCTOBER FACTION (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/23/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allan tangle with evil ... and family drama with their teenage twins. From the comics by Steve Niles and Damien Worm.

RED SHADOWS, THE (SUNDANCE NOW) · [series premiere] · 1/23/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Banijay Rights' press release, November 2019) The French ratings hit, The Red Shadows (6 x 60'), has also been snapped up by Sundance Now. From H2O Fictions and Gétévé Productions for C8, The Red Shadows tells the story of a young woman who uncovers her mysterious past and meets a family she never knew she had.

OUTMATCHED (FOX) · [series premiere] · 1/23/20 at 8:30 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 8:30 PM-9:00 PM EST

(from FOX's press release, October 2019) New comedy OUTMATCHED premieres Thursday, Jan. 23 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT). From writer/executive producer Lon Zimmet ("LA to Vegas"), and starring Jason Biggs ("Orange Is the New Black," the "American Pie" franchise) and Maggie Lawson ("Lethal Weapon," "Psych"), OUTMATCHED is a multi-camera family comedy about a blue-collar couple in Atlantic City trying to raise four kids - three of whom just happen to be certified geniuses. The series also stars Tisha Campbell ("Dr. Ken," "My Wife and Kids"), Jack Stanton ("The Mick"), Connor Kalopsis ("The Grinder"), Ashley Boettcher ("Lost in Oz") and Oakley Bull ("Beautiful Boy").

STAR TREK: PICARD (CBSAA) · [series premiere] · 1/23/20 at 8:30 PM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 8:30 PM-9:30 PM EST

(from CBS's press release, October 2019) "Star Trek" fans were served the ultimate "Trek" treat at New York Comic Con today when Sir Patrick Stewart debuted a new STAR TREK: PICARD trailer during the series' New York Comic Con panel at Madison Square Garden. In addition, it was announced that the highly anticipated series will premiere on CBS All Access in the U.S. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Following the premiere, new episodes of STAR TREK: PICARD's 10-episode first season will be available weekly on Thursdays, exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers in the U.S. STAR TREK: PICARD features Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The new series will follow this iconic character into the next chapter of his life. Alongside Stewart, STAR TREK: PICARD will also star Isa Briones, Santiago Cabrera, Michelle Hurd, Alison Pill, Harry Treadaway and Evan Evagora. The series is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, James Duff, Patrick Stewart, Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers and Aaron Baiers (Secret Hideout) serves as co-executive producer and Kirsten Beyer as supervising producer. Hanelle Culpepper directed the first two episodes of the series.

RISE OF EMPIRES: OTTOMAN (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/24/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

hybrid docu-drama series which tells the epic story of Mehmed II known as Mehmed the Conqueror; tt chronicles his astonishing and fabled rise from 13-year-old Child Sultan to toppling Constantinople and becoming the ruler of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century

CRYSTAL MAZE, THE (NICK) · [series premiere] · 1/24/20 at 7:00 PM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST

(from Nickelodeon's press release, December 2019) Comedian/writer Adam Conover is the new host of Nickelodeon's upcoming family game show, The Crystal Maze, an all-new version of the legendary UK hit series, premiering Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The Crystal Maze will feature Conover as the Maze Master, charged with guiding one family team through physical and mental challenges set within an elaborate labyrinth of four giant and immersive themed zones: Aztec, Eastern, Futuristic and Industrial. Said Conover, "As the Maze Master, the only thing that gives me greater joy than tormenting our adventurers with devious games is handing out giant cash prizes to the lucky few who manage to escape the challenges inside the crystal maze. This show is the ultimate challenge for families, proving that you have to work together if you want to win, and that's a fact." "We are delighted to welcome Adam Conover into the Nickelodeon family as our first Maze Master. His wit, warmth and pizazz are the perfect attributes to guide families through the exhilarating adventure that is The Crystal Maze," said Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Unscripted Content.

HEARTS OF WINTER (HALLMARK) · [original telefilm] · 1/25/20 at 8:00 PM

N/A

CHRIS WATTS: CONFESSIONS OF A KILLER (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 1/25/20 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, November 2019) When Chris Watts (Sean Kleier) tearfully pleaded to television cameras for the safe return of his missing pregnant wife Shanann (Ashley Williams) and their two young daughters, dark secrets loomed just beneath the surface. As the story spread, hearts went out to the distraught father and husband, who appeared to lead a charmed life. But days later, after failing a lie detector test, Chris confessed to brutally murdering his family and slowly revealed the horrific details of their deaths. Friends and family were left reeling, looking for answers as his double life and secret affair came to light. Brooke Smith portrays CBI agent Tammy Lee, who helped to bring Chris Watts to justice. Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer is produced by Sony Pictures Television. Judith Verno/Peace Out Productions (Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter) serves as executive producer. Michael Nankin (Van Helsing) directs from a script written by Barbara Marshall (The Bad Seed). As part of Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women campaign, a PSA will run following the movie's, driving viewers to resources on domestic abuse, crisis help lines and other valuable information.

LATE BLOOMER (UPTV) · [original telefilm] · 1/26/20 at 7:00 PM

(from UPtv's press release, December 2019) otanist Jenny fled her small town and cruel, popular high school couple Shane and Allison to track rare flowers around the globe. Now back, she’s shocked to find Shane has become a teacher, and even more surprised when he’s determined to make it up to her.

ADOPTED IN DANGER (LIFETIME) · [original telefilm] · 1/26/20 at 8:00 PM

(from Lifetime's press release, December 2019) When a DNA test helps Candace connects with her birth parents, she realizes some family histories are better left untold. Stars Allison Paige, Tyler Johnson, and Christie Burson (2019).

NEXT IN FASHION (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/29/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Designers team up to create visionary looks that work for absolutely everyone in this competition series hosted by Alexa Chung and Tan France.

NIGHT ON EARTH (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/29/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) The wonders of the nocturnal world reveal themselves like never before in this nature documentary series.

OMNISCIENT (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/29/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) In a future where each citizen is monitored 24/7 by a drone, a woman discovers a murder unaccounted by this surveillance system, and investigates why.

AINORI LOVE WAGON: AFRICAN JOURNEY (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/30/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) The love wagon rides again! Seven strangers embark on a journey through the continent of Africa, looking for love in the land of humanity's origins.

STRANGER, THE (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/30/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) Secrets, violence and a conspiracy send family man Adam Price on a desperate quest to uncover the truth about the people closest to him.

LUNA NERA (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/31/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) In 17th century Italy, a teenage midwife accused of witchcraft must choose between a star-crossed love and fulfilling her powerful destiny.

RAGNAROK (NETFLIX) · [series premiere] · 1/31/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Netflix's web site) A small Norwegian town experiencing warm winters and violent downpours seems to be headed for another Ragnarök -- unless someone intervenes in time.

TED BUNDY: FALLING FOR A KILLER (AMAZON) · [series premiere] · 1/31/20 at 3:01 AM · [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST

(from Amazon's press release, December 2019) Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer is a five-part docuseries that reframes infamous serial killer Ted Bundy's crimes from a female perspective, uncovering the disturbing and profound way in which his pathological hatred of women collided with the culture wars and feminist movement of the 1970s, culminating in what is perhaps the most infamous true crime saga of our time. The series is anchored by the story of Bundy's longtime girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall and her daughter Molly, who, after nearly 40 years of silence, are sharing their experiences with new unsettling details about Bundy, the inconceivable pull he had on women, and an abundant archive of never-before-seen family photos. They are joined by a chorus of female voices, including survivors of Bundy's attacks - some of whom are stepping forward for the first time - with chilling accounts that will forever change the Bundy narrative and provoke a discussion around gender politics that hauntingly resonates today. Women featured in the docuseries and featured in the trailer include: Elizabeth Kendall, Bundy's longtime girlfriend; Barbara Grossman, a reporter at KUTV Salt Lake City; Kathleen McChesney, a detective for the King County Sheriff's Department in Seattle; Py Bateman, founder of the Feminist Karate Union at the University of Washington; Phyllis Armstrong, a student at the University of Washington and friend of Bundy victim Georgann Hawkins; Molly Kendall, Elizabeth Kendall's daughter; Karen Sparks, a survivor who is believed to be Bundy's first victim; Polly Nelson, one of Bundy's post-conviction lawyers; and Laura Healy, sister to Bundy victim Lynda Healy.

__._,_.___

---

Posted by: Mary Landers <maryeland@aol.com>

---

Reply via web post

•

Reply to sender

•

Reply to group

•

Start a New Topic

•

Messages in this topic (2)

Visit Your Group

• Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use

.

__,_._,___