What To Watch: Doctor Who Special, Bowl Games, Rose Parade, RuPaul, Cobra Kai Returns And More
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On TV this Friday: The Whoniverse rings in the new year with the Revolution of the Daleks, Cobra Kai and RuPaul's Drag Race kick off new seasons, and Notre Dame takes on Alabama in the annual Rose Bowl. Here are 12 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Season 1B premiere (all 10 episodes): Ned dreams for the first time, hosts his own award show, and speaks with the likes of Ginnifer Goodwin, D'Arcy Carden, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ben Feldman and Mayim Bialik.
Series premiere (eight animated episodes): Former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe takes viewers through the benefits and science of meditation.
The Minimalists: Less Is Now
Netflix
The docu-sequel checks in with longtime friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who share how our lives can be better with less.
The Office
Peacock
All nine seasons of the workplace comedy are now available to Premium subscribers; Seasons 1 and 2 are free of charge. (Best Characters Ranked!)
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Rose Parade
NBC
Sheryl Crow, Tori Kelly, Lady A and Rascal Flatts perform; Emeril Lagasse and Gary Sinise serve as Grand Marshals; Al Roker and Hoda Kotb host.
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Rose Bowl
ESPN
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-1) take on the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-0), live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks
BBC America
In Bradley Walsh and Tosin Cole's final episode, the Doctor remains tucked away in a high-security alien prison, as Yaz, Ryan and Graham uncover a disturbing plan. John Barrowman and Chris Noth reprise their roles as Captain Jack Harkness and the disgraced Jack Robertson. (Watch trailer.)
RuPaul's Drag Race
VH1; simulcast on The CW, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Pop TV
Season 13 premiere: Thirteen new queens must defend their place in the competition with six lip syncs for their lives. (Watch sneak peek.)
Sugar Bowl
ESPN
The Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) play the Clemson Tigers (10-1), live from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
Washington Week
PBS
Robert Costa wraps his run as moderator (to write a book with Bob Woodward), with guests Yamiche Alcindor (PBS Newshour), Peter Baker (New York Times) and Susan Page (USA Today).
