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Tonight's Top Pick is the premiere of Echo. Just five installments, and it's done. Forty years ago, that would not even be enough for a single-season wonder.
While I pour one out for the "upcoming" retro failures Maggie Briggs, a.k.a. Pablo and Shaping Up, let's see what else TV has to offer us in the here and now for Tuesday, Jan. 9. All times are EST.
STREAMING
Safe House, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "Fleeing her public relations job at a high-profile law firm, 28-year-old Phoebe Rook (Aisha Dee) is looking for meaning in her life. When she secures a job at a free legal service that helps people escaping domestic violence, she thinks she might have found it. Tasked with securing the center's vulnerable funding she quickly becomes entangled in the complicated legal and personal dramas of the lawyers and their clients. But you can't escape your past forever. People discover there is an investigation into misconduct at the firm she used to work at, and the journalists start circling."
Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "The comic Pete Davidson talks about turning 30, love, life, and living in the woods."
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Daniel Kaluuya (The Kitchen), Rob Gronkowski and Beverly Johnson.
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Barry Manilow (composer of Broadway's Harmony, which is likely to close soon).
The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Garcelle Beauvais (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), plus Remember Monday ("Laugh About It").
Karamo, times and stations vary. "Devoted mother Gerri believes that her children, Duane and Deja, constantly disrespect her. China thinks her much-older fiancé, William, is a cheater who sneaks women into their apartment."
This one's for you, Gerri!
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
College Basketball, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Toledo vs. Kent State.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Missouri vs. Kentucky.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Houston vs. Iowa State.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPNU. Yale vs. Brown.
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
The Beach, 7 p.m., Starz.
Into the Wild, 7 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtra.
Terminator Salvation, 7:15 p.m., Syfy.
Proud Mary, 7:27 p.m., StarzEncore.
Angels & Demons, 7:30 p.m., TNT.
Courtesy YouTube.
8 P.M.
NCIS: Sydney, CBS. "Extradition." "When a man in a concealed U.S. Navy jacket drops dead from a cocaine overdose on a crowded bus, the investigation pulls Evie back into her past as an undercover narcotics cop."
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr., PBS. "Forever Young." "Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser explore their family histories."
Celebrity Jeopardy!, ABC. "Semifinal #2." Steven Weber, Katie Nolan and Dulé Hill compete.
Night Court, NBC. "Form Fetish." "Abby and Dan try to undo some drastic budget cuts by taking on City Hall and a bureaucrat who lives to say 'no.' Olivia and Gurgs stumble on a business opportunity and quickly realize why friendship and discontinued soda don't mix."
Extended Family, 8:30 p.m., NBC. "The Consequences of Gaming." "Julia's concern over Jimmy's obsession with a violent video game leads to surprising disciplinary measures."
Name That Tune, FOX. "Absolutely Floored!"
Inside the NFL, The CW.
NBA Basketball, 8:30 p.m., NBA TV. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks.
NHL Hockey, 8:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks.
Movie Night!
Gone in 60 Seconds, AMC.
Michael Clayton, Sho2.
It's Complicated, 8:30 p.m., E! Also airing at 6.
The French Dispatch, 8:30 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10:45 p.m.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, 8:46 p.m., HBO Family.
9 P.M. (CBS has reruns of FBI and FBI: Most Wanted to conclude primetime for tonight.)
La Brea, NBC. Third season premiere. "Sierra." "After the clearing's destroyed in a dinosaur attack, the survivors must find a new home. Gavin discovers a clue about where Eve has been taken, but tracking the lead down results in even more tragic consequences."
Tyler Perry's The Oval, BET. "A Snake In The Grass." "Hunter is ready to go to any length to regain his power, meanwhile tension inside the White House it at an all-time high. With his back against the wall, Jason must decide who he can trust and who he can't." Encore at 10:30 p.m.
Echo, 9:01 p.m., Disney+/Hulu. Series premiere. "Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) ... is pursued by Wilson Fisk's (Vincent D'Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must confront her own family and legacy." Five episodes available.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, 9:01 a.m., Disney+/Hulu. "A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers." "The quest deepens as Percy, Annabeth, and Grover are tasked with a favor from a fearsome opponent."
Hard Knocks: In Season With the Miami Dolphins, HBO. Season finale, 50 minutes.
Independent Lens, PBS. 2 hours. "Beyond Utopia." "Stories of families attempting to escape oppression in North Korea."
Only Murders in the Building, ABC. 2 hours. "The Sting," "Twist" and "To Protect and Serve." "Believing the murderer might be a famous resident whom is difficult to access, the group seeks advice from a renowned podcasting host." Later, "A suspicious Charles and Oliver follow Mabel when she slips away on a solo mission to track the victim's final days." After, "Mabel brings her friends to her childhood home to meet her mother. Detective Williams starts to have her own doubts about the case as she prepares for motherhood."
The Floor, FOX. "This Is the Battle We've Been Waiting For."
Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The CW. Guest starring Mark Ballas. Followed by a rerun.
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Lily Davison & Max Salvador.
College Basketball, CBS Sports Network. Creighton vs. DePaul.
College Basketball, ESPN. Duke vs. Pittsburgh.
College Basketball, ESPN2. Texas A&M vs. Auburn.
Movie Night!
Her, HBO Signature.
Scary Movie, MoreMax.
Man With the Gun, 9:45 p.m., TCM.
Get Hard, 9:50 p.m., HBO.
Extortion, 9:58 p.m., Cinemax.
Courtesy YouTube.
10 P.M. and beyond
Good Trouble, Freeform. "With a Little Help From My Friends." "It's opening night at Haven, and unexpected dinner guests lead to chaos in the kitchen. Malika braces herself to return to work after a setback. Evan surprises Mariana with a unique opportunity."
Fargo, FX. 64 minutes. "The Useless Hand." "The tide turns." Encores at 11:04 p.m., 12:08 a.m. and 1:12 a.m.
Found, NBC. "Missing While Eccentric." "When a confused and battered young woman lands on Zeke's doorstep and says she was kidnapped and her abductor still has her friends, the team races to put the minimal clues together. Gabi shares devastating news with Dhan."
College Basketball, 11 p.m., CBS Sports Network. San Diego State vs. San Jose State.
Johnny Carson, Antenna. Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Carol Wayne (making her last appearance) and The Mighty Carson Art Players are featured in this Jan. 13, 1984, episode.
Movie Night!
Deception, Showtime Extreme.
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche, The Movie Channel.
Pineapple Express, TruTV.
Happy Gilmore, 10:08 p.m., USA.
Warrior Strong, 10:30 p.m., Showtime.
LATE NIGHT TALK
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Daniel Kaluuya, Josh Hutcherson and Ariana Madix.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Gayle King, Charles Barkley and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Jodie Foster, Jeffrey Wright and Duff McKagan.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:35 a.m., NBC. Dua Lipa, Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and Morgan Rose.
Courtesy YouTube.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
Insomnia, 11 p.m., Showcase.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, Google.
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