What To Watch: Bowl Games, Rose Parade Spoof, New Bachelor, Lucifer Flashback, Mom-Athon And More
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On TV this Monday: Lucifer kicks off the new year by going back in time, Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon spoof the Rose Parade and a Bachelorette reject gets a second chance at love. Here are 16 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for January 1, 2018
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Lovesick
Netflix
Season 3 premiere (all eight episodes): Evie grapples with her feelings for Dylan; Luke embarks on a new quest for love.
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Chappelle's Show Marathon
Comedy Central
Through Tuesday at 1 am | After bingeing Dave Chappelle's two new Netflix specials, revisit 28 episodes from his landmark sketch comedy series, followed by 2000's Killin' Them Softly (at midnight).
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2018 Rose Parade
ABC and NBC
This year's theme is "Making a Difference"; Gary Sinese serves as Grand Marshal.
The 2018 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord and Tish
Amazon
Former SNL castmates Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon spoof the annual event with this send-up of local-TV coverage. (Watch teaser.)
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Peach Bowl
ESPN
The 50th annual game pits the UCF Knights (12-0) against the Auburn Tigers (10-3).
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Mom Marathon
TV Land
Through 11 pm | Share some laughs with Bonnie and Christy with select episodes from Seasons 1-3.
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Full House Marathon
Hallmark
Through Tuesday at 6 am | New Year's Night is now Tanner Family Fun Night! The classic TGIF sitcom makes itself at home on the network responsible for 85 percent of Candace Cameron Bure's IMDb page. (EP shares Fuller House Season 4 hopes.)
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Rose Bowl
ESPN
In the 104th annual game, the Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) face off against the Oklahoma Sooners (12-1).
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The Bachelor
ABC
Season 22 premiere: Bachelorette Season 8 runner-up Arie Luyendyk Jr. meets with the 29 eligible ladies vying for his heart.
Lucifer
Fox
A flashback reveals Lucifer's arrival in Los Angeles, where Chloe and Dan, still married, investigate an MMA fighter's murder.
The Wall
NBC
Season premiere: Purple Heart veteran Niko and stay-at-home mom Kassie kick off a new year of Giant Plinko.
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Sugar Bowl
ESPN
The Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) take on the Clemson Tigers (12-1) live from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in New Orleans.
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Better Late Than Never
NBC
Season 2 premiere (two episodes): While visiting Sweden, George is surprised by a founding member of ABBA; the gang heads to Lithuania for a goat beauty contest.
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2018
PBS
This festive Great Performances celebration features the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna City Ballet; Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville hosts.
The Gifted
Fox
Tensions flair at Mutant HQ; Reed fears for his family's safety at the compound; Campbell pitches an improved program to Jace.
Valor
The CW
Nora, Gallo and Thea attempt to decode an important message; Haskins contemplates a major change.
