Picks of the week:
RAISING HOPE
Wednesday, January 5 – 8pm ET/PT *Series Premiere*
“Pilot”
**Bijou Phillips (Almost Famous) and Cloris Leachman (You Again) Guest Star**
When well-meaning 23-year-old Jimmy Chance has a one-night stand with a wanted felon (guest star Bijou Phillips), he ends up becoming a dad to a bouncing baby girl. Inspired to do the right thing by his daughter, Hope, he has to convince his less-than-enthusiastic parents and great-grandmother (guest star Cloris Leachman) to help him raise her.
Wednesday, January 5 – 8:30pm ET/PT
“Dead Tooth”
**Kate Micucci (Scrubs) Guest Stars**
When Jimmy returns to work, he hires Sabrina’s cousin Shelley (guest star Kate Micucci) – also known as “Dead Tooth” – to babysit Hope. Meanwhile, Burt tries to get Virginia to quit smoking.
37th ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
Wednesday, January 5 – 9pm ET/PT
**Hosted by Queen Latifah with Appearances by Justin Bieber, Robert Downey Jr., Steve Carell and More**
Live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the People’s Choice Awards celebrate fan favourites in music, movies and television. Queen Latifah returns as host and a slew of celebrities will be in attendance including Canadian teen sensation Justin Bieber, Robert Downey Jr., Steve Carell, Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, P.Diddy and more.
**ALL-NEW EPISODES**
HAWAII FIVE-0
Monday, January 3 – 10pm ET/PT
“Ke Kinohi” (“The Beginning”)
When McGarrett’s sister is kidnapped and his father’s Champ tool box is stolen from his apartment, McGarrett and Five-0 discover new clues in his mother’s murder, including possible ties to the Japanese mafia.
WIPEOUT: WINTER WONDERLAND
Thursday, January 6 – 8pm ET/PT
“Over the Big Balls to Nana’s House We Go”
Contestants tackle obstacles including the Snowplow Sweeper, the Big Balls and the Spinning Ski Lift.
MOVIE: THE LAST TEMPLAR
Friday, January 7 – 8pm ET/PT *Part 1 of 2*
Saturday, January 8 – 8pm ET/PT *Part 2 of 2*
**Starring Canadian Victor Garber (You Again), Academy Award® Winner Mira Sorvino (Multiple Sarcasms) and Scott Foley (Cougar Town)**
During a gala museum event featuring precious Vatican artifacts, a group of men posing as Templar knights stage a daring robbery. Their primary interest is obtaining a mechanical decoding device that can supposedly decipher the location of the Templar treasure. Archaeologist Tess Chaykin (Mira Sorvino) reluctantly works with FBI Agent Sean Daley (Scott Foley) to uncover the mastermind behind the plot and possibly locate the treasure.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Saturday, January 8 – 11:30pm ET/PT
Canadian comedian Jim Carrey hosts and the Black Keys perform.
THE SIMPSONS
Sunday, January 9 – 8pm ET/PT
“Moms I’d Like to Forget”
Marge reconnects with a close group of mothers she used to be friends with, but Bart tries to break up their group when his play dates stop being fun.
BOB’S BURGERS
Sunday, January 9 – 8:30pm ET/PT *Series Premiere*
“Human Flesh”
This new animated comedy series follows restaurateur Bob Belcher and his quirky family including his wife, Linda, and three kids, Louise, Gene and Tina. In the premiere episode, a health inspector visits Bob’s burger joint after Louise starts a rumour at school during “show and tell.”
FAMILY GUY
Sunday, January 9 – 9pm ET/PT
“New Kidney in Town”
After years of drinking, Peter needs a kidney transplant. Meanwhile, Chris and Meg write a poem to honour an important visitor.
THE CLEVELAND SHOW
Sunday, January 9 – 9:30pm ET/PT *New Time*
“Ain’t Nothin’ But Mutton Bustin’”
At Donna’s suggestion, Cleveland and Rallo start spending more time together. But Cleveland Jr. soon becomes jealous of Rallo and Cleveland’s new relationship.
BROTHERS & SISTERS
Sunday, January 9 – 10pm ET/PT
“Thanks for the Memories”
Nora and Holly make a shocking discovery about Nora’s past. Meanwhile, Justin becomes jealous and Saul tries to forgive Jonathan.
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ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT
Weeknights – 7pm ET/PT
Next week, Mary Hart welcomes Nancy O’Dell to the Entertainment Tonight studio where O’Dell will share an Oprah exclusive. Also, The Bachelor’s Brad Womack talks about his second attempt at finding love on the hit reality show. Then, don’t miss all the backstage highlights from the 37th Annual People’s Choice Awards. Plus, ET reveals five little-known facts about Hollywood’s leading ladies including Natalie Portman, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway and Nicole Kidman.
ET CANADA
Weeknights – 7:30pm ET/PT
ET Canada’s wall-to-wall awards season coverage kicks off with the 37th Annual People’s Choice Awards next week. From the red carpet glamour to the backstage highlights to the big wins of the night, ET Canada shares all the behind-the-scenes scoops from the awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
