Sunday, January 4, 2009:
- Saturday Night Live: Sports Extra (NBC, 7/6c, two-hour special)-Another “Saturday Night Live” best of, this time featuring the show’s best sports sketches.
- Confessions of a Teen Idol (VH1, 8/7c, series premiere)-I previewed this show about two weeks ago and I thought it could be a pretty solid show. You can read more about it in the preview but it basically has Scott Baio trying to help seven former idols regain their glory.
- Nostradamus: 2012 (History, 9/8c, two-hour special)-I’m a bit of a paranormal freak but even I don’t believe the 2012 end of the world prophecies. “Nostradamus: 2012″ takes a look at his predictions to see if there is scientific evidence to back up his claims
- Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (VH1, 9/8c, 90-minute 3rd season premiere)
- Superstars of Dance (NBC, 9/8c, series premiere)-I don’t really think we need yet another dance competition show but NBC apparently thinks we do. The show does come from the “American Idol” team so it could be good but I highly doubt it. (Full Preview)
- Jo Koy: Don’t Make Him Angry (Comedy Central, 10/9c, one-hour special)
Monday, January 5, 2009:
- How I Met Your Mother (Lifetime, 7/6c, begins syndication)-Those of you who haven’t watched the best comedy on television now have a chance to catch up from the beginning. Nearly every episode of this show has me laughing out loud. If you are in your twenties or thirties, you absolutely have to give it a try.
- Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (FOX, 7:30/6:30c)
- The Bachelor (ABC, 8/7c, two-hour 13th season premiere)
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family, 8/7, winter season premiere)
- Masters of Illusion (My Network TV, 9/8c, series premiere)-While “Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed” takes a short break, another new magic series takes its place. In this one, top magicians from around the world perform their best illusions in front of a live audience.
- Seven Signs of the Apocalypse (History, 9/8c, two-hour special)
- DietTribe (Lifetime, 10/9c, series premiere)-Yes, another weight-loss reality show. This one is pretty much geared almost exclusively towards women. (Full Preview)
- True Beauty (ABC, 10/9c, series premiere)-A beauty contest that not only judges a person’s looks but also how beautiful they are on the inside. From the clips I’ve seen, they seem to be rather ugly on the inside. (Full Preview)
- Daddy’s Girls (MTV, 10:30/9:30c, series premiere)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009:
- The Biggest Loser (NBC, 8/7c, 7th season premiere)-This is a season of firsts with the oldest couple (63-year-old grandparents), heaviest female contestant (379 pounds), and heaviest contestant ever (454 pounds). The contestants are also in for a big surprise twist at the weigh-in. Let’s hope this season’s contestants work a bit harder and that there are no Vicky’s or Heba’s.
- Homeland Security USA (ABC, 8/7c, series premiere)-I honestly have no idea how ABC thought this show would work on network television. It sounds like something that should be on A&E or History, not ABC. (Full Preview)
- Scrubs (ABC, 9/8c, 8th season premiere)-After years of neglect on NBC, “Scrubs” finally moves to ABC and instantly gets a ton of promotion. Unfortunately, it is more than likely the last season unless it breaks out.
- Vice Squad (My Network TV, 9/8c, series premiere)
- Nip/Tuck (FX, 10/9c, 5th season winter premiere)
- Primetime: What Would You Do? (ABC, 10/9c, season premiere)
- Wreckreation Nation (Discovery Channel, 10/9c, series premiere)-This show showcases some of the strangest past times in America from lawn mower racing to pumpkin hurling and even “chessboxing” (chess mixed with a bit of boxing). (Full Preview)
- 10 Items or Less (TBS, 11/10c, 3rd season premiere)-We here at The TV Legion got a chance to see the first two episodes of the third season. While neither were terrible, they also weren’t good enough to persuade us to watch the rest of the season. (Full Review)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009:
- 13: Fear Is Real (CW, 8/7c, series premiere)-I was able to see the premiere episode early and while I can’t say that it is a great show, it was good enough to make me want to tune in for the second episode. (Full Review)
- The 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards (CBS, 9/8c, two-hour special)-The only panel worst than the Emmy’s at picking nominees and winners is America. Seriously, “27 Dresses” for favorite comedy movie? “Heroes” for favorite sci fi/fantasy show but no “Lost?” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” for favorite competition/reality show even though the show has absolutely no competition in it?
- First Apocalypse (History, 9/8c, two-hour special)
- Ghost Hunters International (Sci Fi, 9/8c, season premiere)-While I prefer the original series, “Ghost Hunters International” is still a very cool show that I would recommend for just about anyone. The biggest ghost skeptics probably won’t be convinced by the evidence but those of you on the bubble will quickly be convinced.
- Damages (FX, 10/9c, 2nd season premiere)-While I liked the season-long mystery element to the show, I thought it was a bit too slow at times. Hopefully that will be corrected in season two.
- The Real World (MTV, 10/9c, 21st season premiere)
- Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns (TBS, 10/9c, series premiere)
Thursday, January 8, 2009:
- FedEx BCS Championship Game (FOX, 7:30/6:30c)-Oklahoma and Florida (both 12-1) battle it out for college football’s biggest prize.
- Dragons’ Den (BBC America, 8/7c, 4th season premiere)
- 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards (VH1, 9/8c, two-hour special)
- Greg Behrendt’s Wake-Up Call (SoapNet, 10/9c, series premiere)
- Snapped (Oxygen, 10/9c, 7th season premiere)
Friday, January 9, 2009:
- Howie Do It (NBC, 8/7c, series premiere)-As a fan of hidden camera comedy shows, I’m definitely going to give this a try even though I didn’t think the clips I watched were very funny. (Full Preview)
- Flashpoint (CBS, 9/8c, 2nd season premiere)
- Monk (USA, 9/8c, 7th season winter premiere)-In the winter season premiere, Monk’s half-brother breaks out of prison and asks Monk to help him find the person who framed him.
- Stargate Atlantis (Sci Fi, 9/8c, series finale)-Even though this is the series finale, “Stargate” fans shouldn’t be worried because a second spinoff called “Stargate Universe” is coming in the summer.
- Psych (USA, 10/9c, 3rd season winter premiere)
Saturday, January 10, 2009:
- Expecting a Miracle (Hallmark, 9/8c, original telefilm)
- My Big Redneck Wedding (CMT, 9/8c, 3rd season premiere)
- Cribs (CMT, 9:30/8:30c, season premiere)
