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It's the year of the snake! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, January 1!
Our Top Pick tonight is Luther: Never Too Much (CNN, 8 p.m.). This documentary profiles the life of soul and R&B singer Luther Vandross, who got his start in the 1970s and quickly rose to prominence in the 1980s.
Elsewhere, PBS continues its Great New Year's tradition, Melissa Villaseñor provides laughs, people remember Jimmy Carter, classic stories get a modern Max retelling, the Allies begin their WWII Liberation, a little sugar gets pour on Notre Dame, Richard Armitage was Missing, and Shetland has a missing one, too.
Elsewhere, PBS continues its Great New Year's tradition, Melissa Villaseñor provides laughs, people remember Jimmy Carter, classic stories get a modern Max retelling, the Allies begin their WWII Liberation, a little sugar gets pour on Notre Dame, Richard Armitage was Missing, and Shetland has a missing one, too.
(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)
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🍽️ Feed Me (Afternoon): A recipe for discussion and to talk about what you're doing in your kitchen.
💲 Jeopardy! Recap (Afternoon): Jay S.'s daily recap of the day's Second Chance episode.
EARLY STREAMING & EVENING
🎥 Reframed: Next Gen Narratives (Max, 3 a.m.): "Six filmmakers adapt classic movies through a contemporary lens, tackling modern-day issues surrounding identity." The classics: A Star Is Born, The Prince and the Pauper, Calamity Jane, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rebel Without a Cause, and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Max & the Midknights (Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.): "Max and the Midknights unwittingly make camp in a graveyard and are surprised when zombies emerge from the ground and attack." I hate it when that happens.
Melissa Villaseñor: Welp...What Now? (YouTube, midnight): "In her first stand-up special, Melissa covers everything from her days at SNL, being the mayor of a digital town, to her life sounding better in Spanish."✔️
Missing You (Netflix, 3 a.m.): LIMITED SERIES. Detective Kat Donovan's (Rosalind Eleazar) world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé (Richard Armitage) on a dating app. Leading her to reopen her father's unsolved murder.
Shetland (BritBox, 3 a.m.): "The team uncovers the sinister truth behind the facility. But the investigation is diverted when Astrid Jakobson goes missing."
WHAT ELSE IS ON
💲 Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity (Amazon Prime Video, midnight)
🎥 Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (Netflix, 3 a.m.)
🇰🇷 The Fiery Priest (Hulu, midnight): Season finale
🎥 Murder Company (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)
💲 Pop Culture Jeopardy (Amazon Prime Video, midnight)
🎥 Slingshot (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)
🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL
Great Performances (PBS): Hugh Bonneville hosts the annual New Year's concert with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Riccardo Muti, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss.
Liberation: D-Day to Berlin (Smithsonian Channel): SERIES PREMIERE. "Experience the liberation of Western Europe from every angle, as astonishingly colorized and expertly restored footage bring the historic turning point of World War II back to vivid life." The first episode covers D-Day and the liberation of France.
⭐🎥 Luther: Never Too Much (CNN): "The captivating story of Luther Vandross, from his early Sesame Street appearances to becoming the indisputable master of the love song. Using rare archives, Vandross shares his own story with insights from his closest collaborators."✔️
WHAT ELSE IS ON
📡 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (ABC / Disney+ now)
🏈 2025 Sugar Bowl (ESPN & ESPN2 & ESPNU, 8:45 p.m.): Notre Dame vs. Georgia
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (TBS)
The Challenge (MTV / Paramount+, Thursday)
HGTV Dream Home 2025 (HGTV & Max): Special
My 600-lb Life (TLC / Max, Thursday)
Walter Payton Man of the Year Special (NFL Network): Special
🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL
Sistas (BET & BET Her): While Danni and Karen face potentially fatal situations, Andi discovers Robin's hidden obsession and reclaims power. News of Gary's stabber spreads quickly.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
American Pickers (History)
Expedition Files (Discovery Channel / Max, Thursday): Season finale
🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL
History Remembers President Jimmy Carter (History): SPECIAL. "A farmer and businessman, Global Humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize winner and the 39th president of the United States. Jimmy Carter's remarkable life is told in his own words and by the people inspired by his legacy."✔️
WHAT ELSE IS ON
Homicide Squad New Orleans (A&E): Series premiere
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| Jimmy Carter (via Giphy) |
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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; TV Passport; Zap2it
⭐: Top Pick
💲: Game show
📡: Linear broadcast
🇰🇷: Korean Drama
🎥: Movie
🎥: Movie
🏈🏀⚾⚽🎾🏌️🏒🏎️: Sportsballs
📺: Throwback✔️: Video/gif/photo included
Happy watching, everyone!
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