What's On Tonight (Sunday): Paul T. Goldman is Paul T. Goldman in Paul T. Goldman

Paul T. Goldman

Twenty Twenty-Three! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, January 1!

Our Top Pick tonight is the premiere of the hard-to-describe hybrid Paul T. Goldman (Peacock, 3 a.m.). Paul T. Goodman was scammed by his ex and a conspiracy was uncovered, and director Jason Woliner tries to tell that story. The 6-episode series is about the making of a movie about Goodman — based on Goldman's own screenplay, adapted from his autobiography, Duplicity — but it risks going off the rails. Goldman stars as himself and offers commentary and notable stars join for various reenactments. From everything I've read, the show is a real hybrid.

Elsewhere, Giancarlo Esposito leads a heist, sheep take over 1923, Hugh Bonneville gets Great in Vienna, The Great North gets crabs, The Simpsons fill your YouTube recommendations, and George & Tammy have divorced.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)

ON THIS SITE

Cancellation League (3 p.m.-ish): The 2022-23 season, part deux!

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

1923 (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): Jacob robs the local candy store. A massive herd of sheep take over the Livestock Council. Next week, they take over the fire station!

60 Minutes (CBS, 7:30 p.m.): The brave journalists behind Radio Free Europe's fearless reporting... Scientists warn about another mass extinction and offer solutions... A new medication for weight loss is wildly expensive and covered by very few insurance companies.

The Chosen (Angel App, 7 p.m.): Two by two, the disciples carry out Jesus’ mission to heal, cast out demons, and preach his words. But upon returning, they struggle with understanding what happened while Simon and Eden struggle to reconnect. 

Kaleidoscope (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SEASON ONE. "Centered around the largest heist ever attempted, the vengeance and betrayals that surround it." Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, and Jai Courtney star.✔️

⭐ Paul T. Goldman (Peacock, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Paul T. Goldman's world is turned upside down when he finds out that his wife has been living a secret double life. His efforts to uncover the truth thrust him into a labyrinth of fraud, deception and criminality that transforms him, in his words, 'from wimp to warrior.' Director Jason Woliner tries to keep the series he thought he was making from going off the rails as Goldman stars in reenactments, changes the script and challenges Woliner's vision."✔️

Tulsa King (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): "Adobe Walls"

WHAT ELSE IS ON

America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.)

Manifesto of a Serial Killer (Oxygen, 7 p.m.): Series premiere

🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL

🎥 Catfish Killer (Lifetime): Hannah joins an online chatroom, where she meets a boy she quickly falls for and things quickly go from great to terrible.

🎥 The Dog Lover's Guide to Dating (Hallmark Channel): Simon believes Chloe is the girl of his dreams, but he can't seem to win over her beloved pup. He soon enlists a dog trainer and finds himself wondering where his real connection might be.

From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration (Great Performances) (PBS): The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with Strauss Family waltzes accompanied by the Vienna State Ballet and hosted by Hugh Bonneville.

The Great North (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): Moon and the Junior Janitors get involved with a teacher scandal. The rest of the family gets involved with a bunch of crabs.

The Simpsons (Fox): Through a series of YouTube recommended videos, the story of the rise and fall of the Simpson family vlog is revealed.

Yellowstone (Paramount Network): Winter finale. Jamie goes through with his plan. John has a request for Monica and lends support to an unexpected friend. The Yellowstone cowboys embark on a big change. A flashback reveals a source of Rip's loyalty... and leads to a new spinoff: Loyal Rip.

WHAT ELSE IS ON

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (TLC)

Dirty Jobs (Discovery Channel)

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom (National Geographic / National Geographic Wild): Season premiere

Our Barbara: A Special Edition of 20/20 (ABC): Special

The Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo)

The Ugliest House in America (HGTV): Season premiere

Worst Cooks in America (Food Network): Season premiere

The Lion King, which is no longer airing tonight (via Giphy)

🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL

🎥 Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (CNN): "Narrated mostly in Ms. Warwick's own velvet-toned voice, Don't Make Me Over blends archival footage with personal photographs and newsreels, telling the story of her music and life, including the backstories behind her many hit songs."✔️

George & Tammy (Showtime): Post-divorce, Tammy finds herself at the top of the charts, while George finds himself at the bottom of a glass. George finds career resurrection. Tammy orchestrates a reunion tour and makes a decision that will change her life.

WHAT ELSE IS ON

Family Karma (Bravo)

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom (National Geographic / National Geographic Wild)

Sewer Divers (Discovery Channel): Series premiere

🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL

🎥 Engaged to Be Murdered (Lifetime): This sounds like an engagement that should be called off.

The L Word: Generation Q (Showtime): Alice wonders whether someone from her past could be the one. Dani tries to hide her true feelings and keep things professional with Dre. Angie confronts a hard truth to take the next step with Hendrix.

WHAT ELSE IS ON

HGTV Dream Home 2023 (HGTV): Special

Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa (National Geographic / National Geographic Wild): Season pre

Sister Wives (TLC)

💤😴 LATE NIGHT 😴💤

📺 Mission: Impossible (MeTV, 3 a.m.): Norman Shields is a Syndicate man controlling the entertainment industry with money supplied by Theodore Dane, and is sending his brother, Benjamin, with the money to finance a takeover. The IMF must get the records and bring Shields down.

Sister Wives (via Giphy)

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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; TV Passport; Zap2it
⭐: Top Pick
🎥: Movie
📺: Throwback

✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!