Picks of the week includes tonight’s 24 Season premiere (part 2). More highlights follows:
24 *2-HOUR SEASON PREMIERE – PART 2*
Monday, January 18 – 8pm ET/PT
“Day 8: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Day 8: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM”
Jack Bauer becomes further involved in preventing an assassination attempt on visiting president Omar Hassan. As the crisis continues to escalate, the crew at the newly upgraded CTU is challenged by some unexpected complicated circumstances. Meanwhile, tensions run high when an explosive event jeopardizes international security, and Jack is reunited with Agent Renee Walker.
**ALL NEW EPISODES**
HEROES
Monday, January 18 – 10pm ET/PT
“PASS/FALL”
Sylar visits Claire, while Hiro’s past decisions manifest subconsciously due to his brain tumor. Meanwhile, Samuel tries to impress Vanessa, his long-lost love, but things don’t go as planned.
THE DEEP END *SERIES PREMIERE*
Wednesday, January 20 – 10pm ET/PT
“PILOT”
This dramatic comedy follows four young new lawyers who enter one of the most prestigious law firms in Los Angeles, Sterling Law. The four consist of Dylan, Addy, Beth and Liam. Their boss is Cliff Huddle aka The Prince of Darkness, a senior partner at the firm. But when Hart Sterling, returns after a long hiatus, he’s ready to shake things up. Starring Tina Majorino (Big Love), Billy Zane (Samantha Who?), and Matthew Long (Ghost Rider).
BONES
Thursday, January 21 – 8pm ET/PT
“THE PROOF IN THE PUDDING”
Mr. White (guest star Richard T. Jones, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) and his team of government agents put the Jeffersonian Lab on lock down and demand that Brennan and her team determine a cause of death for an unidentified, but highly classified set of remains. Their findings lead them to suspect they are investigating one of the most famous presidential assassinations in history. Meanwhile, Booth’s boss, Andrew Hacker (guest star Diedrich Bader, The Drew Carey Show), helps him break into the lab and determine the motive behind the mystery investigation, and a frustrated Cam worries that Michelle may be keeping a big secret from her.
THE OFFICE
Thursday, January 21 – 9pm ET/PT
“THE BANKER”
When a prospective buyer for Dunder Mifflin visits, everyone looks to impress and Michael gets nostalgic.
Jan 19th UPDATE : Regular progrogramming on Global TV, CTV and CBC are pre-emted with the following:
CANADA FOR HAITI
Friday, January 22 – 7pm ET/PT (8pm AT)
Hosted by Cheryl Hickey, Ben Mulroney and George Stroumboulopoulos, CANADA FOR HAITI will feature exclusive Canadian content, exploring our country’s close relationship with Haiti in this time of need, and performances from top Canadian musicians. Full details will be announced in the coming days.
HOPE FOR HAITI NOW
Friday, January 22 – 8pm ET/PT (9pm AT)
Hosted by George Clooney in Los Angeles, Haitian-born Wyclef Jean in New York City and CNN’s Anderson Cooper in Haiti, the telethon will feature a star-studded line-up of musical performances and celebrity appearances conceived to galvanize the world to donate to the massive Haitian relief effort. Facebook and MySpace have also signed on as official social media partners to help drive donations and telethon viewership.
More information about CANADA FOR HAITIT and HOPE FOR HAITI NOW can be seen here.
16th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTOR’S GUILD AWARDS *2-HOUR SPECIAL*
Saturday, January 23 – 8pm ET/PT
Actors honour their peers in the annual ceremony celebrating film and television success at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. Alec Baldwin, George Clooney, Jane Lynch (Glee), Michelle Monaghan, Chris O’Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles), Anna Paquin, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci will be presenters. Sandra Bullock will present the Life Achievement Award to Betty White.
16×9
Sunday, January 24 – 6:30pm ET/PT
“WAR RESISTERS”
AWOL soldiers taking cover in Canada. 16×9 takes you in to the secret world of war resisters. See where one American deserter is hiding. Plus- the political battle brewing: should war dodgers be allowed to stay, or forced to face their country?
THE DA VINCI CODE *MOVIE SPECIAL*
Sunday, January 24 – 8pm ET/PT
A murder inside the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years — which could shake the foundations of Christianity. Starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou. Directed by Ron Howard.
ET CANADA
Weekdays – 7pm ET/7:30pm PT
On Monday, January 18, Kim D’Eon is in LA with all the latest Golden Globes coverage, plus don’t miss an all-new interview with Mel Gibson. Then on Tuesday, January 19, only ET Canada can give Canadian viewers the first look at the new movie Buried, including an exclusive interview with the film’s star, Ryan Reynolds. On Wednesday, January 20, ET Canada sits down with pop sensation Ke$ha, while on Thursday, January 21, Amanda Seyfried talks about her upcoming film Dear John. And ET Canada’s Sundance Film Festival coverage begins on Friday, January 22, with interviews featuring Malin Ackerman and Canada’s own Sarah Polley.
