Monday January 7, 2008 1:23 am
This Week on TV (1/7-1/13)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Food & Home, Games, Late Night, Mini Series, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Sports, Talk Shows, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, NBC, Syndication, The CW, Daily Show, The, Medium, My Name Is Earl,
(Reminder: You can view the whole Revamped TV Programming Schedule here.)
MONDAY (1/7)
- The View (ABC, check local listings): Elisabeth Hasselbeck returns from maternity leave. I’d gladly sacrifice her to the union gods for an end to the writers’ strike.
- Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (ABC, 8pm): Here’s our chance to see if the DWTS judges can actually teach what they preach.
- American Gladiators (NBC, 8pm): “In the men’s competition, an engineer takes on a radiation-control technician.” The year of the nerd has now officially spilled over into 2008.
- Medium (NBC, 10pm): Season four premiere. “Allison has creepy visions of a boy being kidnapped from a toy store.” I never did trust that Geoffrey Giraffe.
- Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Travel Channel, 10pm): Anthony travels to Singapore for his latest season premiere. I don’t like traveling with crusty people, but I love watching them venture on TV.
- The Daily Show/The Colbert Report (Comedy Central, 11:30pm): Tonight Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will crank out their versions of a writer-less show. God love ‘em for trying.
- One Tree Hill (CW, 8pm): In the two-hour season premiere, the show fast-forwards four years. In this alternate universe, Chad Michael Murray’s real-life fiancee no longer looks like jail bait.
- The Biggest Loser (NBC, 8pm): “A BBQ buffet temps the nine remaining pairs.” Barbecue? Why that just has to be the cruelest challenge ever!
- The People’s Choice Awards (CBS, 9pm): Queen Latifah hosts the 34th annual gala that recognizes fan favorites in movies, TV and music.” Let me end the suspense for you right now: the lame fans always vote for Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts. Always.
- Gossip Girl (CW, 9pm): “Serena is seen purchasing a pregnancy test and this info gets reported on Gossip Girl’s website before the facts are all checked.” Uhh, gossip isn’t necessarily about facts.
- Carpoolers (ABC, 9:30): If a show returns but was never missed, does it get a welcome?
WEDNESDAY (1/16)
- Dr. Phil (syndicated): CANCELED
The caring doc devotes his show today to Britney Spears. I wonder if she should send him a thank you card. - Law and Order: Criminal Intent (NBC, 9pm): Season premiere. Dick Wolf wants to remind CSI which series dominated the airwaves first.
- Cashmere Mafia (ABC, 10pm): Regular day and time. I really hope this show is better than the annoying ‘I am extraordinary’ tune from the commercials.
- Project Runway (Bravo, 10pm): The designers are charged with creating prom dresses for teenage girls. The task sounds so easy, but teenage girls come with hormones. And opinions. And attitude.
THURSDAY (1/10)
- My Name is Earl (NBC, 8pm): New episode. “When his postprison life offers no home, no job and no money, a bitter Earl renounces karma and regresses to his old bad self.” I think going ‘bad’ is Jason Lee’s way of distancing himself from those chipmunks.
- Grey’s Anatomy (ABC, 8pm): New episode. “A surprise visit from George’s mother comes as a shock to both Izzie and Callie.” I sure hope momma’s there to smack her son upside the head.
- Ugly Betty (ABC, 8pm): New episode. “Betty pushes Daniel to use real models during fashion week.” Realizing there is no such thing as a Size 0, he agrees to go with 2’s.
- Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (VH1, 10pm): Screw Dr. Phil - let’s get Brit on this show!
- Make Me a Supermodel (Bravo, 10pm): Another show where models compete to be the next name known in no household.
FRIDAY (1/11)
- Moonlight (CBS, 9pm): New episode. “Mick and Beth attempt to rescue Josh after he is kidnapped by a vindictive drug lord.” Methinks Josh still won’t like the vampire after this.
- Monk (USA, 9pm): Season premiere. “Monk falls under a charismatic cult leader’s spell while solving a murder.” Maybe that cult leader can ‘encourage’ me to watch the show.
- Psych (USA, 10pm): Season premiere. “Shawn investigates a missing-person case that comes from Gus’ wife.” I just might give this series a try. Psych! (Sorry. Had to be said.)
- 20/20 (ABC, 10pm): “The science behind happiness is explored.” If someone figures it out, could they pick me up off the floor?
SATURDAY (1/12)
- Pearl Harbor (ABC, 8pm): Watch this 2001 film again and see if you can spot any sparks between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner way back then.
SUNDAY(1/13)
- The 65th Annual Golden Globes (NBC, 8pm): Reduced to a one-hour presser.
Will it or won’t it happen? If no one shows up, this may be a train wreck I actually find to hard to watch. - The Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX, 8pm): Series premiere. Once men realize ‘Sarah’ is being played by the hot wife from 300, they’ll be tuning in.
- Comanche Moon (CBS, 9pm): Another mini-series based on the Lonesome Dove saga. I didn’t care then, I’m not caring now.
- Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (VH1, 9pm): Season premiere. The groupie who manages to snatch the bandana off Michaels’ head wins.
- Scott Baio is 46…and Pregnant (VH1, 10pm): Season premiere. I really hate the title of the show. It sounds like he’s the one suffering.
- Brothers & Sisters (ABC, 10pm): New episode. “Tommy and Julia try to repair their damaged marriage.” Could we just get rid of Julia already?
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