Monday, January 29, 2024

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): Oh, boy ...

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the return of the new Quantum Leap, which will run four more weeks before being done for the season. Dr. Ben Song might not make it home, but he at least gets to take a vacation.


While I wonder if fighting '90s nerds ever told one another to "take a quantum leap off a short pier," let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, Jan. 30. All times are EST.


STREAMING
NASCAR: Full Speed, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Fueled by passion and NASCAR Cup glory, drivers and their teams compete for the championship and the chance to make history in this sports docuseries." Five episodes available.

Jack Whitehall: Settle Down, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "Jack Whitehall takes the stage at London's O2 Arena to riff on dogs, drinking, dining alone, and finally deciding to settle down and become a father."

A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, 3:01 a.m., Disney+. Premiere. "Series stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri go on a quest of their own while bringing to life the beloved characters from Rick Riordan's award-winning books. Alongside a passionate cast and creative team, A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians follows these three young stars on the set of the Disney+ original series as they step into worlds fit for gods, battle unforgettable creatures and perform legendary feats - all while still going to school."

Death and Other Details, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Hidden." "The ship is on lockdown as the manhunt for Jules intensifies. Imogene uncovers his criminal past … and finds a new witness. Meanwhile, Leila is missing, Anna's locked in a room with her ex, and someone threatens the Governor. In the end, Rufus and Imogene unmask the killer."

Father Brown, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Hermit of Hazelnut Cottage" and "The Last Supper." "Brenda faces ghosts from her past and becomes embroiled in a local dispute that ends in murder." Later, "Father Brown has a lot on his plate when a food fayre comes to Kembleford, bringing murder with it." Two episodes available.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m./1 p.m., ABC. Emma Stone (Poor Things), Megan Thee Stallion ("Hiss"), Bryce Dallas Howard and Catherine O'Hara (Argylle) and the reveal of the GMA Book Club pick for February. Later, "NewBeauty magazine’s editor-at-large Sarah Eggenberger shares some of the best products for winter skin issues. ABC News correspondent Phil Lipof interviews the band members of Young the Giant ("The Walk Home")."

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Howie Mandel (America's Got Talent: Fantasy League) and Sherry Cola (The Tiger's Apprentice and Good Trouble).

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Justin Timberlake ("Selfish") and BLKBOK (9).

Sherri, times and stations vary. Bianca Belair & Montez Ford (Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez), Bishme Cromartie (Project Runway: All Stars) and Sherri's Pop Up Shop from MorningSave.com.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Hockey, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU. Boston University vs. Northeastern.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. VCU vs. St. Bonaventure.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Texas Tech vs. TCU.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Shrek Forever After, 7 p.m., Nickelodeon.
1917, 7 p.m., Showtime Extreme.
The Starling Girl, 7 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme.
No Good Deed, 7 p.m., VH1.
Locke, 7:35 p.m., MoreMax.


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8 P.M. (ABC and CBS both have nothing but reruns tonight.)
Finding Your Roots, PBS. "Hold the Laughter." "Actor Bob Odenkirk and comic Iliza Shlesinger explore their family histories and learn about relatives who took great risks to overcome hardships."

Night Court, NBC. "Wrath of Comic-Con." "When a childhood friend comes to visit, Abby is forced to confront the fact that she might actually dislike someone. Dan embraces Comic-Con and finds a potential love connection with a woman who has sworn to destroy him."

Extended Family, 8:30 p.m., NBC. "The Consequences of Status." "When Trey's high profile gets him out of a speeding ticket, Julia and Jim worry about the message it sends to their children, causing Trey to try to get another ticket on purpose."

Name That Tune, FOX. "Real Housewives Bake American Pie." "Celebrity contestants Erika Jayne, Sunny Anderson, Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci."

Inside the NFL, CW.

Movie Night!
300, AMC.
Avengers: Age of Ultron, FX.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, HBO.
Marry Me, 8:10 p.m., StarzEncore.
The Waterboy, 8:45 p.m., FXM.


9 P.M.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, 9:01 p.m., Disney+. First season finale. "The Prophecy Comes True." "Mount Olympus beckons and Percy must face his greatest battle yet."

Frontline, PBS. 150 minutes. "Democracy on Trial." "A look at the roots of the criminal cases against Donald Trump arising from his 2020 election loss."

The Floor, FOX. "I Did Not See That Coming." "Fifty players remain, and two players are now tied for the most turf. New players try to make their mark. Eight unlucky players get sent home."

Whose Line Is It Anyway?, CW. Kaila Mullady. Followed by a rerun.

Tyler Perry's The Oval, BET. "Bed of Lies." "As secrets begin to spill out around the White House, Priscilla must pick a side. Simone formulates an evil plan to get back at Eli."

La Brea, NBC. "Fire Storm." "When a massive fire breaks out, forcing everyone to flee, Sam and Lucas lead the group's fight for survival. Gavin is kidnapped by a woman with a surprising connection to his old life who may hold the answers about Eve that he's been seeking."

NCAA Basketball, CBS Sports Network. San Diego State vs. Colorado State.

NCAA Basketball, ESPN. Oklahoma State vs. Kansas.

NCAA Basketball, ESPN2. Miami vs. NC State.

Movie Night!
Avatar: The Way of Water, HBO Signature.
You Hurt My Feelings, Paramount+ With Showtime.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre, Starz.
Blue Velvet, 9:35 p.m., The Movie Channel.
The A-Team, 9:40 p.m., HBO2. 2010 movie.


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10 P.M. and beyond
Quantum Leap, NBC. "Off The Cuff." "When Ben leaps into a bounty hunter escorting the world's most slippery criminal, a deadly pursuit forces them to go into hiding. Ben quickly realizes this leap is more than meets the eye. Addison faces a difficult decision."

Good Trouble, Freeform. "It's My Party, I Can Die If I Want To." "Kelly hosts a murder-mystery bash at The Coterie. Stories blur with truth as tensions come to light."

NBA Basketball, TNT. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors.

NCAA Basketball, 11 p.m., ESPN. Loyola Marymount vs. Gonzaga.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Jim Fowler, Bob Nelson, Teresa Ganzel and The Mighty Carson Art Players are featured on this Jan. 22, 1988, episode.

Movie Night!
Cape Fear, TCM. 1962 movie.
Blades of Glory, TruTV. Encore at 12 a.m.
The Promise, 10:06 p.m., Cinemax. 2016 movie.
The Longest Yard, 10:10 p.m., Sho2. 2005 movie.
Honeyland, 10:38 p.m., HBO Family.


LATE NIGHT TALK
The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America/Acorn TV/AMC+. Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and The Last Dinner Party.
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 11:31 p.m., Bravo. Lala Kent and Michael Rapaport.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Donald Glover, Maya Erskine and Bryce Dallas Howard.
The Late Show Starring Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Emma Stone and Jaime Harrison.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Elisabeth Moss, Zach Woods and Jacob Collier.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:35 p.m., NBC. James Corden, Devery Jacobs, Nico Carney and Colleen Clark.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Suzi Barrett, Matt Walsh and Vanessa Gonzalez.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 11 p.m., Paramount.


Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.

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