What To Watch: Obama's Final State Of The Union, Liars And Shadowhunters Launch Freeform And More
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On TV this Tuesday: President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address, Pretty Little Liars and Shadowhunters help launch Freeform and The CW turns MADtv back on. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for January 12, 2016
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MADtv 20th Anniversary Reunion
The CW
A celebration of Fox's one-time SNL competitor features appearances by Ike Barinholtz, Alex Borstein, Keegan-Michael Key, Bobby Lee, Will Sasso and many more.
New Girl
Fox
Jess falls head over heels... for her beau's folks; Henry Winkler (Arrested Development), Taran Killam (SNL) and Julie Hagerty (Airplane!) guest-star. (Watch sneak peek.)
Pretty Little Liars
Freeform (fka ABC Family)
Season 6B premiere: The Liars return to where everything started five years after identifying "A." (Get scoop on the network name change — and no, you won’t need to adjust your DVR.)
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Grandfathered
Fox
Jimmy gets teased for his newfound role as family man; Bruce shares big news with Sara; Bob Saget (Full House) guest-stars. (View Fuller House photos.)
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Shadowhunters
Freeform (fka ABC Family)
Series premiere: The Mortal Instruments adaptationfollows Clary Fray (Katherine McNamara, The Fosters), a part-angel warrior destined to protect the world from demons. (Watch a sneak peek.)
State of the Union Address
Most major networks
President Barack Obama’s topics are expected to include climate change, gun control, immigration and income inequality.
iZombie
The CW
The star of Liv's favorite show, Zombie High, is killed on set; Ravi delivers bad news; Blaine gets an unexpected visitor. (What's Kristen Bell up to?)
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The Expanse
Syfy
Miller gets intel on a concealed data cube; Holden and crew are flabbergasted by their hosts' hidden agenda. (Already renewed for Season 2.)
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Bravo
Abby's parents show up with an unexpected request; Abby reaches out to Becca; Jo binges on online dates; Phoebe goes out with her professor.
The Shannara Chronicles
MTV
Eretria and Cephalo kidnap Wil and Amberle; Wil must figure out how to make use of the Elfstones before a Fury kills everyone. (View Season 1 photos.)
