What To Watch: Deputy On Duty, R. Kelly Follow-Up, Last Man Standing And More
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On TV this Thursday: Stephen Dorff is Fox's new Deputy, Michael Strahan interviews Alex Trebek and Lifetime follows up on Surviving R. Kelly. Here are nine programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for January 2, 2020
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Last Man Standing
Fox
Season 8 premiere (two episodes; new night): Mike helps Vanessa deal with empty nest syndrome; Kristin makes a surprise announcement; Mike and Chuck plan to open a classic car renovation service. (Watch the opening scene; get scoop!)
What Is Jeopardy!? Alex Trebek and America's Most Popular Quiz Show
ABC
60 minutes: GMA's Michael Strahan sits down with Trebek and his wife Jean, to discuss Trebek's cancer diagnosis and the legacy of the daytime game show.
Young Sheldon
CBS
Repeat to Revisit: In the Season 3 premiere, Mary is worried about Sheldon's future mental health following Dr. Sturgis' nervous breakdown. (Get return date.)
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Superstore
NBC
Repeat to Revisit: In the fall finale, Jonah and Sandra represent Cloud 9 employees at union contract negotiations. (First Look at Dina's family reunion!)
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Deputy
Fox
Series premiere: A fifth-generation lawman (played by True Detective's Stephen Dorff) suddenly finds himself in charge of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow), Brian Van Holt (Cougar Town), Paul McGhie (What Men Want) and Yara Martinez (Jane the Virgin) co-star. (Watch trailer; view exclusive photos.)
The Great American Baking Show
ABC
Season 5 finale (two hours): after the final five bakers endure six more challenges, one is named "America's Best Amateur Baker."
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
NBC
60 minutes: This special offers a behind-the-scenes look at the long-running procedural, plus interviews with cast members and famous guest stars.
Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning
Lifetime
Three-night event: Tiffany Hawkins, the first person who attempted to hold R. Kelly legally responsible for his actions, breaks her silence. (Continues Friday at 9.)
