What's On Tonight (Thursday): Just let me hear some of that rock 'n' roll music ...

 

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Happy New Year! Tonight's Top Pick is the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, airing at 8 p.m. on ABC. Because I wasn't going to give it to I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not.

While I see how quickly I can get this post done, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Jan. 1. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Run Away, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "A desperate father searching for his runaway daughter gets caught up in a murder case — and stumbles upon secrets which could destroy his family for good." Eight episodes available.

Shetland, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. Tenth season premiere. "Calder and Tosh travel to Lunniswick to investigate the brutal murder of an elderly woman, whose body has been left exposed to the elements for several days." New episodes weekly through Thursday, Feb. 5.

Red Eye, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Second season premiere. "A murder in the U.S. embassy leads to a lockdown and a race to find the killer before it's too late." Six episodes available?

Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. "Following the discovery of a sigil at the crime scene, Sarah and Maggie determine that they have to dig deeper into the killer's identity. Having discovered Lachlan's identify, Harper grapples with her feelings towards him."

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS AND ADJACENT (Talkin' 'Bout Talk returns Monday.)

137th Rose Parade Presented by Honda, 11 a.m., ABC, NBC, and Peacock.

Capital One Orange Bowl, 12 p.m., ESPN. Oregon Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential, 4 p.m., ESPN. Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Indiana Hoosiers.

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PRIMETIME (CBS, NBC, and The CW have reruns all night. FOX and PBS have reruns at 9.)

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 8 p.m., ABC. Special presentation. Three hours. "Recorded live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, this year's ceremony features rare once-in-a-lifetime performances and moments celebrating the legacy and influence of this year's inductees." Oh, geesh, I didn't even know they stopped performing in Cleveland.

Great Performances, 8 p.m., PBS. "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026." "The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein with the Vienna City Ballet. Hosted by Hugh Bonneville."

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not, 8 p.m., CNN. Special presentation. Two hours. "A bold and deeply human portrait of one of Hollywood's great enigmas, this film charts Chevy Chase's rise from breakout SNL star to box-office royalty, examining the complexities and challenges that have shaped his legacy." Encore at 10 p.m.

The Cult of the Real Housewife, 8 p.m., TLC. Series premiere. Three hours. "It's a Cult," "That's When the Trouble Started," and "A Message of Fear and Control." "Leaked audio of Mary Cosby berating her congregation raises cult concerns. Family and former members discuss Cosby's past and the church's operations." Next, "An investigation into the allegations against reality TV star Mary Cosby and her church, revealing the truth behind the headlines." After, "Examine how Mary and Robert's marriage split Faith Temple in two, sparking claims of cult-like control. As ex-members expose secrets of shame, pressure and manipulation, Mary vanishes from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Three episodes available. Encore at 12 a.m.

Hell's Kitchen, 8 p.m., FOX. "Battle for Black Jackets." "The last seven chefs fight for one of the five coveted black jackets. Three WWE champions give the chefs their first task of the day. The chefs must put their own twist on pizza."

Allstate Sugar Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN. Ole Miss Rebels vs. Georgia Bulldogs.

HGTV Dream Home 2026, 8 p.m., HGTV and HBO Max. Special presentation. "HGTV Dream Home 2026 offers one lucky viewer the chance to win a fully furnished, custom-crafted home on Lake Wylie, North Carolina! This isn't just a home, it's a lifestyle upgrade complete with waterfront elegance and breathtaking panoramic views."

The First 48, 8 p.m., A&E. Twenty-ninth season premiere. Two hours. "Four Shots." "In North Charleston, a construction worker is killed by a stray bullet during an attempted robbery inside a trailer park. As investigators follow the suspects' trail, they discover things are not what they seem." Encore at 12 a.m.

Crime in Progress, 10 p.m., A&E. Series premiere. "Nowhere to Hide." "Body cam and surveillance footage offer a view of high-stakes criminal cases. A routine traffic stop in New Mexico leads to a manhunt when an officer's radio goes silent."

The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America. "New Year's Eve Episode." Tom Hiddleston, Laura Dern, Will Arnett, Owen Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, and Alison Limerick join Graham.

Movie Night!

Scanners, 10:44 p.m., Cinemax Classics.

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LATE NIGHT PICK!

The Crying Game, 11:45 p.m., ShoXBET.

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