What To Watch: Trump Inauguration, College Football Championship, 9-1-1: Lone Star Returns And More
On TV this Monday: Donald Trump takes the presidential oath of office, the college football season comes to a close, and 9-1-1: Lone Star and Rescue: HI-Surf return from hiatus. Here are eight programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, our monthly streaming guide and master list of Every New TV Show in 2025.)
Showtimes for January 20, 2025
The Inauguration of Donald Trump
Trump gets sworn in as the 47th president of the United States; ABC and CBS kick things off at 9 am, followed by MSNBC and NBC (10 am), PBS (10:30 am) and Fox (11 am).
College Football
Ohio State takes on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
9-1-1: Lone Star
Winter premiere: Judd walks into the line of fire — literally; Marjan introduces her boyfriend to her parents. (Get First Look.)
Kids Baking Championship
The 10 remaining bakers must create two-tiered cakes inspired by the movie Dog Man using a special ingredient: bacon.
The Traitors
Season 3 broadcast premiere: A new batch of reality stars enter host Alan Cumming’s castle for the ultimate game of treachery. (Watch trailer.)
Below Deck Sailing Yacht
After the crew once again ignores the boat's rules, Captain Glenn lays down the law.
Rescue: HI-Surf
Winter premiere: The team responds to an ATV accident; romantic tensions are high between Em and Will, and Kainalu and Hina.
American Dad!
Francine and Roger become addicted to spying on people staying at a mysterious motel.
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