Howie Do It Series Premiere (8 p.m., NBC) Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel goes undercover to pull pranks on unsuspecting people in this new hidden-camera series.
Stargate Atlantis Series Finale (9 p.m., Sci Fi) In their final voyage, the team rushes to intercept an enemy vessel before it can manage to destroy Earth.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009
Game Show in My Head (8 p.m., CBS) A telemarketer from Detroit puts his people skills to use on the outrageous candid camera game show.
Expecting a Miracle (9 p.m., Hallmark) Jason Priestley and Teri Polo are a couple in turmoil — until an unexpected detour in Mexico puts them back on track.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2009
66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (8 p.m., NBC) Celebrities once again descend on the Beverly Hilton to honor 2008’s best in film and TV in the annual live broadcast — and to allow us to applaud or deride their taste in dresses and hairdos. This year’s Miss Golden Globe? Rumer Willis.
24 Season Premiere (8 p.m., Fox) He sacrificed his own freedom to save the lives of innocent children in Africa. Now Jack Bauer is stateside again — and back on trial — in the series’ explosive two-night premiere.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009
How I Met Your Mother (8:30 p.m., CBS) Marshall gets a little too close to reality TV as Kim Kardashian and The Hills’ Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag stop by.
Kyle XY Season Premiere (9 p.m., ABC Family) Kyle’s life gets complicated when his creators want him to start working for their somewhat less than noble cause.
Two and a Half Men (9 p.m., CBS) Jake and Charlie get in a fight over a cute waitress. Carol Kane guest stars as a receptionist’s overprotective mom.
Samantha Who? (9:30 p.m., ABC) Who wouldn’t want a chance to date her childhood celebrity crush? Samantha and pals are psyched that she’s seeing the rock star heartthrob they all adored in their teens, even if Sam can’t remember hanging his posters in her bedroom!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009
American Idol Season Premiere (8 p.m., Fox) A new judge joins the pack as the star-making series kicks off its eighth season.
Privileged (9 p.m., The CW) Megan tries to spring her sister, Lily, from jail, but has to be the bearer of bad news when their dad decides to teach the wayward one a lesson and refuses to give Megan the cash to bail Lily out.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009
13 — Fear Is Real (8 p.m., The CW) Rats! The contestants make furry friends when their challenge involves getting up close and personal with rodents.
Top Chef (10 p.m., Bravo) The chefs take a trip to the country to serve up a culinary feast to farm workers.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009
Grey’s Anatomy (9 p.m., ABC) Meredith may need medical intervention when she meets Derek’s mother for the first time, while little sis Lexie continues her clandestine affair with Dr. McSteamy.
Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Season Premiere (10 p.m., MTV) Catch the 90-minute kickoff of the reality show where whole teams of dancers compete to be No. 1.
Private Practice (10 p.m., ABC) Addison finds herself inexplicably attracted to her pompous — and persistent — wellness doctor rival, Wyatt.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009
Don’t Forget the Lyrics (9 p.m., Fox) Legendary rocker Meat Loaf had better brush up on his huge hit “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” as he remembers the words and tries to win for charity.
Friday Night Lights Season Premiere (9 p.m., NBC) As the school year starts, Tami Taylor finds herself tackling a new position as principal of Dillon High.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009
Crusoe (8 p.m., NBC) Three warriors hunt Crusoe after stealing a lock of his hair. Must be the shampoo.
Solitary v3.0 Season Premiere (9 p.m., Fox Reality) These players were expecting a little alone time, but the rules change when two people are placed inside the isolation pod.
