What To Watch: Book Of Boba Fett Begins, Wonder Years-Athon And More
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On TV this Wednesday: Disney+ cracks open The Book of Boba Fett, Netflix profiles the Times Square Killer, and ABC gives viewers a second chance to sample the new Wonder Years. Here are nine programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for December 29, 2021
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Anxious People
Netflix
The six-part Swedish miniseries centers on the mystery surrounding a bank robber who holds the visitors of an open house hostage then promptly vanishes, leaving the authorities baffled... and suspicious of everyone.
The Book of Boba Fett
Disney+
Series premiere: The eponymous bounty hunter and mercenary Fennec Shand return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt. (Watch teaser.)
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer
Netflix
The three-part docuseries reveals how the danger and depravity of New York's Times Square in the late '70s/early '80s made it possible for the Torso Killer to prey on women and fulfill his grotesque fantasies.
The Standups
Netflix
Season 3 premiere (all six episodes): Featured comedians include SNL's Melissa Villaseñor, Brian Simpson, Naomi Ekperigin, Mark Normand, Janelle James and Dusty Slay.
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Pinstripe Bowl
ESPN
Virginia Tech faces Maryland, live from Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Cheez-It Bowl
ESPN
Clemson goes up against Iowa State, live from Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
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The Price Is Right Celebrates 50 Years
CBS
Encore presentation: The two-hour special features a look back at the biggest winners, never-before-seen outtakes (the Mountain Climber did what?!) and a salute to Bob Barker.
The Wonder Years Marathon
ABC
Through 11 pm | Featured episodes include the pilot, "Be Prepared," "The Lock In," "Independence Day," "Science Fair" and "The Club." (Get return date.)
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Alamo Bowl
ESPN
Oregon faces Oklahoma, live from Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
