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The Top Pick wheel stops on The Rookie, airing its 111th episode. The Rookie is ABC's third longest-running scripted series if you count 9-1-1, which has aired 114 episodes to date. To be fair, though, ABC doesn't have that many scripted series anymore.
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STREAMING
What Drives You With John Cena, 3:01 a.m., Roku. Series premiere. "John Cena is known for his award-winning performances in the ring and on the big screen, but now this global icon is ready to give audiences a front row seat to his two biggest passions: cars and connecting with people. What Drives You is a breakthrough talk format where John will spend time with the most successful celebrities on the planet and talk about what drives them - both on the road and in their hearts." Eight episodes available.
STREAMING
What Drives You With John Cena, 3:01 a.m., Roku. Series premiere. "John Cena is known for his award-winning performances in the ring and on the big screen, but now this global icon is ready to give audiences a front row seat to his two biggest passions: cars and connecting with people. What Drives You is a breakthrough talk format where John will spend time with the most successful celebrities on the planet and talk about what drives them - both on the road and in their hearts." Eight episodes available.
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Dealing with holiday debut, Naomi Watts (Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause), debunking fitness myths and better than takeout meals. Later, smart home upgrades, a preview of "Anne Frank: The Exhibition," Tony Goldwyn (shot in the dark here ... he's joining the case of George Clooney's upcoming Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway), winter garage and driveway essentials, and more better than takeout meals. Finally, guest co-host Scarlett Johansson is on hand for the "Best Friends Five" game, Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Boulevard), a "Level Up Your Look" makeover, the "Cruising to Victory" game, and Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard (Death Becomes Her).
Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. Celebrating 20 years of YouTube includes Glozell Green ("My push-up bra will help me get my man," 2008), David Devore Jr. ("David After Dentist," 2009), and Tay Zonday ("Chocolate Rain," 2007).
The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths, and statements vary. Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and Ben Stiller (Severance) and in the second half, chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Drew make Greek breakfast tostadas.
Courtesy YouTube.
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
TGL Golf, 7 p.m., ESPN. New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Mississippi State vs. Tennessee.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT/TruTV. New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets.
8 P.M. (CBS has reruns tonight.)
St. Denis Medical, NBC. "Gimme the Scuttlebutt." "An 'intimacy in the workplace' discussion leads Joyce to discover she's out of the loop on office gossip. Alex gets self-conscious about her sex life. Bruce tries to fight a new policy about dating co-workers."
Night Court, 8:30 p.m., NBC. "The Jakeout." "After learning that Jake has never been in a long-term relationship, Abby is determined to find his secret dealbreaker. Dan and Julianne go head to head to prove they don't have feelings for each other."
Will Trent, ABC. "Find a New Pond." "A dispute within a family-owned business leads to multiple poisonings, pulling Will and Faith into a tangled web of secrets and corporate intrigue. Angie, eager to rejoin the force, makes a discovery at Waldorf Estates."
Finding Your Roots, PBS. "Stranger Than Fiction." "Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove."
Kitchen Nightmares, FOX. "Voleos." "Gordon tries to revamp Voleo's Seafood Restaurant, a second-generation family-run restaurant struggling to stay afloat following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021."
WWE NXT, The CW. Two hours.
NHL Hockey, ESPN+. Carolina Hurricanes vs. Dallas Stars.
Movie Night!
Crazy Rich Asians, VH1.
Courtesy YouTube.
9 P.M.
The Joe Schmo Show, TBS. Series premiere. "Ben From Baltimore." "A fake reality competition show, 'The Goat,' casts everyday guy Ben, who is unaware of this. Now, actors scripted by a team of writers act around Ben."
High Potential, ABC. "Chutes and Murders." "A nanny is found bludgeoned to death in the park. Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate's party."
Lucy Worsley Investigates, PBS. "The Gunpowder Plot." "The motives behind the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and what might have happened if it succeeded."
Doc, FOX. "Day One." "Amy, allowed to return to work under very strict guidelines, teams up with TJ to treat a patient suffering from mysterious liver problems. Sonya and Jake help an elderly couple navigate the final chapter of their love story."
The Oval, BET. "Grown Woman." "Priscilla proposes a plan to trick Hunter into leaving the residence. Victoria shows Eli footage that could unravel Simone's story."
Deal or No Deal Island, NBC. "Chain of Command." "Secrets are threatened as the remaining 12 players vie for influence. A challenge winner makes a divisive split decision."
College Basketball, ESPN. North Carolina vs. Wake Forest.
2025 Australian Open Tennis, ESPN2. Quarterfinals, from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Movie Night!
WALL-E, Freeform.
10 P.M.
The Rookie, ABC. "Out of Pocket." "Ahead of Bailey's return home, John looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. Tim and Lucy swap rookies. A friendly face resurfaces at the station. Wesley feels unsettled over Angela."
Frontline, PBS. "Trump's Comeback." "Tracing defining moments in Donald Trump's life and career, felony convictions, and how he overcame obstacles and opposition to return to the presidency."
NBA Basketball, TNT/TruTV. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets.
The Irrational, NBC. "Now You Don't." "Alec brings Rose on a date to a magic club he frequents where a friend is the headliner. The evening turns deadly when an audience volunteer is inexplicably killed onstage, and seemingly by magic."
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Bozoma Saint John and Jenna Lyons.
Johnny Carson, Antenna. McLean Stevenson, James Woods, Bum Phillips, and The Mighty Carson Art Players are featured on this Jan. 8, 1981, episode.
Movie Night!
Lady Bird, 10:32 p.m., HBO Signature.
Courtesy YouTube.
LATE NIGHT TALK (After Midnight is likely a rerun.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Sarah Silverman, Bobby Cannavale, and Lola Young.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Michelle Yeoh and Britt Lower.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Sterling K. Brown, Jayson Tatum, and The Milk Carton Kids and Vera Sola.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Adam Scott, Julia Fox, Greg Davies, and Alex Horne.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
Mortal Kombat, 11:20 p.m., Syfy.
Courtesy YouTube.
Sources: The Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.
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