What To Watch: Downton Abbey, The Good Wife, The Donald And Others Return, Galavant Rides In And More
On TV this Sunday: Galavant's musical quest begins, The Celebrity Apprentice tries to Trump the competition, Downton Abbey returns for Season 5 and The Good Wife, Revenge and many others come out of hibernation. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar.
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Showtimes for January 4, 2015
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Shameless
Showtime
Through midnight| The every-episode-ever marathon comes to a close with Season 4. (In case you’ve forgotten, Season 5 bows next Sunday, Jan. 11 at 9/8c).
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Galavant
ABC
Premiere, two half-hour episodes: Exec-produced by Dan Fogelman (The Neighbors) and with music from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater (Tangled), this musical-comedy stars Joshua Sasse (Rogue) as Galavant, a down-on-his-luck knight who begins a quest to win back the love of his life from an evil king (Timothy Omundson, Psych). Mallory Jansen (Young & Hungry), Luke Youngblood (Community), Karen David (Pixelface) and Vinnie Jones (Elementary) also star. Oh, and John Stamos guests in the second ep. You’re welcome! (Read our First Impression.)
The Librarians
TNT
The librarians travel to a town — Storybrooke, perhaps? — where fairytales come to life and attack.
Madam Secretary
CBS
Winter premiere: Elizabeth and Henry’s 25th anniversary is cut short after a Mexican cartel smuggler kills a Texas state trooper.
The Simpsons
Fox
Winter premiere: During a trip to Diz-Nee Land, the Simpsons board the wrong ride and are transported to Kang and Kodos’ home planet.
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Fox
Winter premiere: The team is excited for a detectives-only getaway at Charles’ beach house… until Jake ruins the fun by inviting Captain Holt.
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The Celebrity Apprentice
NBC
Season 14 premiere: Celebrities (and I use that term loosely) including Sharknado’s Ian Ziering, gymnast Shawn Johnson, Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera and ex-reality star Kate Gosselin compete for the charities of their choice.
Downton Abbey
PBS
Season 5 premiere, 75 minutes: When a working-class prime minister is elected, attitudes change within the Crawley family and the staff. (The Manners of Downton Abbey follows at 10:15 pm, in which the show’s historical advisor reveals secrets of the real aristocratic set.)
Family Guy
Fox
Winter premiere: To help Chris ace his history class, Stewie and Brian employ the time-travel machine… and get stuck in the past. Excellent!
The Good Wife
CBS
Winter premiere: Cary hires a consultant (Boardwalk Empire’s Domenick Lombardozzi) to prepare him for incarceration. Meanwhile, Alicia practices for her debate, with the help of English professor Adrian Fluke (Chris Elliott, How I Met Your Mother).
Life Itself
CNN
Making its TV debut, this documentary explores the impact of Roger Ebert's life, from his Pulitzer-winning film criticism to his battles with cancer and the resulting physical disability.
Resurrection
ABC
Winter premiere: Jacob and Margaret go missing as a violent storm hits Arcadia, and a stranger (Jim Parrack, True Blood) with a link to Bellamy shows up in town.
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Bob's Burgers
Fox
Winter premiere: Tina enlists Gene and Louise’s help when she is up for a big hall monitor promotion. (Hall monitors can be promoted?)
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CSI
CBS
The team learns the main suspect in the Gig Harbor killings is being released from jail due to lack of evidence. Mark-Paul Gosselaar returns as twins Jared and Paul, while Mark Valley returns as Detective Shaw.
Revenge
ABC
Winter premiere: As Emily and Victoria grieve, they unite against a common foe, while David protects his loved ones. (See photos… and more photos.)
