What To Watch: The Rookie Returns, Mayim Bialik Stars In Miranda Redo, Elizabeth Is Missing And More
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On TV this Sunday: Officer Nolan and the Baxters are back, Power Book II: Ghost finishes its freshman run, and new series Call Me Kat, The Great North and The Watch debut. Here are 16 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for January 3, 2021
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Call Me Kat
Fox
Series premiere (special night): A cat café owner (The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik) tries to prove to her mom (Mike & Molly's Swoosie Kurtz) that she can be happy and single at 39; Cheyenne Jackson (30 Rock), Kyla Pratt (One on One) and Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace) co-star. (Episode 2 airs in its regular Thursdays-at-9 time slot; watch trailer.)
Power Book II: Ghost
Starz
Season 1 finale: Tariq stops at nothing to clear his mother's name, despite being backed against the wall by Monet. (Renewed; watch Book III teaser.)
Supermarket Sweep
ABC
Season 1 finale: Contestants from Ohio, Connecticut, Tennessee, Michigan, California and New York face off. (Not yet renewed.)
The Watch
BBC America
Series premiere (two episodes): A group of trolls, werewolves, wizards and other unlikely heroes fight an evil plot to resurrect a dragon that could destroy the world; Richard Dormer (Game of Thrones), Lara Rossi (Flesh and Blood), Samuel Adewunmi (Dixi) and Wendell Pierce (The Wire) star. (Watch trailer.)
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Sunday Night Football
NBC
The Washington Football Team visits the Philadelphia Eagles, live from Lincoln Financial Field.
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The Great North
Fox
Sneak preview: A single dad (Parks and Rec's Nick Offerman) does his best to keep his family together amid their many Alaskan adventures; the voice cast also includes Jenny Slate (Big Mouth), Will Forte (Last Man on Earth), Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) and Alanis Morissette. (Watch sneak peek.)
NCIS: Los Angeles
CBS
A doctor whose work could be developed into advanced weaponry is abducted; Callen tries to have an important talk with Arkady. (Watch sneak peek.)
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Elizabeth Is Missing
PBS
Stateside TV-movie premiere: Maud (A Touch of Class' Glenda Jackson) tries to solve the mystery of her missing friend Elizabeth (EastEnders' Maggie Steed), despite her further decline into dementia.
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
CNN
This two-hour special highlights President Jimmy Carter's many bonds with musicians like Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan.
The Outpost
The CW
Season 3 finale: Talon and Zed find an unexpected ally just as the outpost becomes overrun, but a sacrifice may be their only hope. (Previously renewed.)
The Simpsons
Fox
Special time: The origin story of Comic Book Guy is told when he and his wife debate having a baby. (Watch sneak peek.)
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In the Long Run
Starz
Season 3 premiere: Walter's mom comes to London, bringing about big change for the Easmon family; Bagpipes is reminded of the fragility of life.
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Last Man Standing
Fox
Final season premiere (special night): A time jump takes the Baxters into a post-COVID world; Mandy and Kyle move back in with Mike and Vanessa. (Episode 2 airs Thursday at 9:30 pm; Get First Look.)
Season 3 premiere: Nolan must come to terms with the choices he made in pursuit of the truth about Detective Armstrong. (Get First Look; read preview.)
Your Honor
Showtime
Jimmy and Gina remain committed to avenging their son's death; Michael gets blackmailed.
