Sunday, January 25, 2026

What's On Tonight (Monday): Grateful to no longer be the worst "AI"

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the 24th season premiere of American Idol, featuring host Ryan Seacrest, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan, and, of course, a whole lotta people with no talent.


I'd say I was calling it like it is, but that's been a big chunk of American Idol's watchability from the start. Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, Jan. 26. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Mouth of the Wolf: Amanda Knox Returns to Italy, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Special presentation. "Amanda Knox returns to Italy to confront Giuliano Mignini, the prosecutor who locked her up for a murder she did not commit."

Britain's Most Scenic Counties, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. Third season premiere. "This four-part series showcases the charms of Cheshire through some of the county's proud residents as they live, work and play in the beautiful county they call home. From traditional cheese makers to the famous zoo we follow the locals as the county pops with wonderful autumn color. Exploring the county's industrial and artisanal past, this series reveals a deep history that the residents of Cheshire are proud to be a part of." Four episodes available.

Hidden Assets, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. "After a student's dead body is discovered in Alice Heaslip's Bilbao villa, Claire and Sean are set on a path of investigation that will reveal that all these crimes are connected."

My Life Is Murder, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. "The Top Two Inches." "A lawyer plunges to his death at an exclusive trivia night, and Alexa and Madison go undercover to investigate. But with ruthless competitors, secret wagers, and a powerful widow pulling strings, they race to crack the case before the evening ends."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Rosé (Three-time Grammy nominee, "APT."), Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha (Bridgerton), Spencer Pratt (The Guy You Loved to Hate), plus CBS' James Brown and David Begnaud.

Live With Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. Jason Biggs (Untitled Home Invasion Romance) and more of the "Simple Fix for '26" series.

Karamo, times and stations vary. "Rashay thinks her fiance, Daren, has been cheating on her throughout their 11-year relationship. Daren says he's no cheater and wants to save what they've built." Later, "Da'shelle has been searching for her biological father all of her life and was told that Cornelius is the man. He wanted a DNA test but was denied getting one."


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Men's Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Louisville at Duke.
NCAA Women's Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPNU. Tennessee at Ole Miss.
Peacock NBA Monday, 7 p.m., Peacock. Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers.
Australian Open, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Quarterfinals.


8 P.M. (CBS has reruns tonight.)
American Idol, ABC. Twenty-fourth season premiere. Two hours. "Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan welcome the newest class of hopefuls to Idol University in Nashville, where future stars take their first steps toward becoming the next 'American Idol.'"

Wild Cards, The CW. Third season premiere. "Rack 'Em Up." "Max and Ellis go undercover to catch a pool shark's killer, but the real hustle is at home: Max's mom, Vivienne, is miraculously back from the grave, and she's brought back a vengeful crime lord in pursuit of her, which puts them all in the crosshairs."

Extracted, FOX. Second season premiere. "Alone in the Wild." "Eleven untrained contestants drop into the unforgiving Canadian wilderness."

St. Denis Medical, NBC. "This Isn't Bingo." "Alex hosts a senior health fair. Bruce resuscitates a patient with a DNR. Ron competes with Matt over a patient's homemade fudge." Followed by a rerun of Stumble.

Murdoch Mysteries, Ovation. "Murdoch in Hogtown." "Reporter Louise Cherry investigates a suspicious death of a man in a meat processing plant by going undercover as a sausage maker."

Peacock NBA Monday, Peacock. Portland Trail Blazers at Boston Celtics.

Antiques Roadshow, PBS. "Georgia State Railroad Museum, Hour 1." "A 1901 Alexander Fisher enamel, a 1992 Olga de Amaral 'Lost Image VII' tapestry, and a signed 1936 Gone With the Wind first edition." A rerun follows.

Below Deck Mediterranean, Bravo. "Baby Steps." "The charter season comes to an end and two crew members go all in on a bad decision. A returning visitor has a pleasant surprise. Some crew members get happy endings while others exchange harsh words." Encore at 10:30 p.m.

Don't Hate Your House With The Property Brothers, HGTV. "It's All In Play." "Yosemite and Charlie bought their house three years ago with the dream of being the entertainment hub for their friends. They love having their friends over for games nights and dinners."

WWE RAW, Netflix. No description available.

Movie Night!
Jerry Maguire, BBC America.


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9 & 10 P.M. (The CW has a rerun of Sullivan's Crossing at 9 p.m.)
Memory of a Killer, 9 p.m., FOX. Time slot premiere. "Ferryman." "In the aftermath of the attempted hit on his daughter, Angelo alerts Maria that the man responsible for her mother's death has been released from prison. FBI Agent Linda Grant questions Angelo about the shooting, as he secretly investigates it on his own."

The Wall, 9 p.m., NBC. "Hope & Francis." "While skiing at Mt. Baker, Francis discovered a snowboarder trapped beneath the snow and heroically saved his life. With the help of his wife, Hope, he plays the wall in hopes of winning big."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 9 p.m., Bravo. Capt. Sandy Yawn and Dorinda Medley. Followed by a Vanderpump Rules rerun.

NCAA Men's Basketball, 9 p.m., ESPN. Arizona at BYU.

Peacock NBA Monday, 9:30 p.m., Peacock. Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves.

History's Deadliest With Ving Rhames, 10 p.m., History. "Natural Disasters." "From killer hurricanes and tsunamis to earthquakes, floods and fires, these are the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded."

Brilliant Minds, 10 p.m., NBC. "The Rabbit Hole." "When a college student comes in with a life-threatening illness, Dr. Wolf and his team have to get acquainted with sorority life. Dr. Thorne treats a child who collapsed under mysterious circumstances."

The Rookie, 10 p.m., ABC. Time slot premiere. "Cut and Run." "While out in the city, Nolan and Bailey witness a murder in public and immediately spring into action in the hopes of finding the person responsible. Angela and Wesley have a big life decision that may affect their future."

Independent Lens, PBS. Ninety minutes. "Vivien's Wild Ride." "Film editor Vivien Hillgrove confronts memories of loss and resilience when she starts losing her sight, and reinvents herself as an artist with a disability."

Movie Night!
Clueless, 10 p.m., E!


LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. One hour. Guest TBA.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Pete Davidson, Paris Hilton, and Don Toliver.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Charli XCX and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Margot Robbie and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Chris Hayes and Bob the Drag Queen.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
The Running Man, 11:35 p.m., The Movie Channel. 1987 movie.


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

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