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‘Yellowjackets’ finale, Remembering Marilyn Monroe, Bridget Everett Is ‘Somebody Somewhere,’ NFL Wild Card Weekend
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Showtime’s wild thriller Yellowjackets closes its first season with a cliffhanger. A CNN docuseries takes a new look at the turbulent career of sex-symbol movie star Marilyn Monroe. HBO’s offbeat comedy Somebody Somewhere stars Bridget Everett as a Kansas misfit unexpectedly finding her voice. This is the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend, including a simulcast of CBS’ Sunday game on Nickelodeon.
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Yellowjackets
Season Finale 10/9c
SUNDAY: The buzz around Yellowjackets has been growing all season for one of the most original and disturbing thrillers to hit TV in some time—and it’s only likely to build after the Season 1 cliffhanger, which like the rest of the season plays out in dueling time frames. In 1996, the plane-crash victims wake up from their “Doomcoming” mushroom-enhanced orgy with fateful showdowns looming. At the 25th-anniversary class reunion in the present, the unruly Gang of Four—Shauna (Melanie Lynskey), Natalie (Juliette Lewis), Taissa (Tawny Cypress) and madwoman Misty (Christina Ricci)—have gratefully washed their hands of their latest grisly clean-up, but mysterious forces with a link to their unspoken past are about to remind them that their problems are far from over.
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Reframed: Marilyn Monroe
Series Premiere 9/8c
SUNDAY: A four-part docuseries about the immortal sex-symbol movie star begins with back-to-back episodes, tracing the journey of Norma Jeane Mortenson into the exotic and troubled icon Marilyn Monroe. The opening hour depicts her first encounters with Hollywood’s studio system, and the second finds her overcoming an early sex scandal (a nude calendar photo) to become a major star who was unafraid to leverage her sexuality and popularity.
Somebody Somewhere
Series Premiere 10:30/9:30c
SUNDAY: As quiet and heartfelt as its companion comedy The Righteous Gemstones is raucous and crude, this endearingly offbeat and unexpectedly moving human comedy stars Bridget Everett as Sam, a role that fits the Kansas native very well. As the series open, Sam is adrift in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas after the death of her beloved sister. When her surviving sib Tricia (Mary Catherine Garrison) demands to know “What are you doing with your life?” Sam decides to accept her friend Joel’s (scene-stealing Jeff Hiller) invitation to attend a “choir practice” of non-conformists who meet in a church within a mall to let their freak flags fly through music. As Sam reclaims her voice, we can’t wait to see where she’s headed.
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NFL Playoffs
It’s a bonanza of post-season football action, with six games scheduled through Monday over four networks—five if you count Nickelodeon, and don’t forget live streaming. As No. 1 seeds Green Bay and Tennessee sit out to wait for the playoffs, the fun begins Saturday at 4:30/ET with Las Vegas Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals, followed by another AFC matchup with New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills, 8:15/ET on CBS. The Sunday lineup begins on Fox at 1 pm/ET with Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then for the second year, Nickelodeon will simulcast a wild card game with CBS as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Dallas Cowboys at 4:30/ET. Among the Nick enhancements: special graphics and appearances by Young Dylan’s Dylan Gilmer as sideline reporter and Young Sheldon’s Iain Armitage on hand to help explain the penalty calls during the game. Sunday concludes, as usual, on NBC with Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs in the Sunday Night Football slot at 8:15/ET.
In Memoriam:
On the weekend before what would have been her 100th birthday, gameshow-centric cable channel Buzzr presents a daylong binge (starting at 10:30 am/ET) of Betty White’s many appearances on Password and its various iterations, often alongside husband Allen Ludden , where her gift at wordplay was always hard to beat. TV celebrates the star’s centennial with 12-hour marathons (starting at 6 am/5c) of Hot in Cleveland and The Golden Girls on Saturday and Sunday.
and its various iterations, often alongside husband , where her gift at wordplay was always hard to beat. TV celebrates the star’s centennial with 12-hour marathons (starting at 6 am/5c) of Hot in Cleveland and The Golden Girls on Saturday and Sunday. And in honor of the unexpected passing of Bob Saget on Jan. 9, MeTV accelerates its plans to add Full House to its schedule, with a two-hour tribute planned for Sunday, starting at 2 pm/1c. (The series will regularly air from 2-4 pm ET/PT on Sundays starting next Sunday.)
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14 Things to Watch Next Week: Single Drunk Female, Broadway is Back and Ray Donovan Gets a Movie
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What to Watch: Jan. 14 – Jan. 20
Wondering what to watch next week? Here’s the scoop on what you’ll want to be watching as you head into the weekend of Jan. 14 on network and cable television, streaming and on-demand. Whatever your platform—HBO, Showtime, Acorn, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu—we’ve got you covered with what to watch. Plus, check out what’s new on Blu-ray and DVD, and hot new movies opening next week. Let’s get watching!
All times Eastern.
FRIDAY, Jan. 14
Afterlife
Final season of the comedy-drama about a local newspaper writer (Ricky Gervais) whose life is upended after his wife dies of cancer—and who learns that every end can be a new beginning (Netflix).
Ray Donovan: The Movie
Emmy-nominated Liev Schreiber returns to the role of professional “fixer” Ray Donovan in this full-length movie based on the hit TV series, which left fans—and its production team—in shock with its abrupt cancellation after season seven in early 2020. Other returning original cast members include Eddie Marsan, Kerry Condon, Pooch Hall and Jon Voight (Showtime).
SATURDAY, Jan. 15
Safe Room
A widowed mother (Nicole Ari Parker) tries to protect her autistic teenage son (Nik Sanchez), who sees a break-in across the street and the murder of the homeowner, as the perpetuators work to make sure the evidence of their crime is eliminated (8 p.m., Lifetime).
Love is Trending
Mackenzie (Jen Lilley), a New York marketing executive struggling to keep her clients, learns a valuable lesson when she returns home to a rural maple farm to help her best friend plan her wedding (9 p.m., Hallmark).
SUNDAY, Jan. 16
Two Sentence Horror Stories
Get ready for more staccato burst of scariness in this new installment of the horror anthology series, which begins season three tonight (9 p.m., The CW).
Somebody Somewhere
New comedy series about Joel (Jeff Hiller), whose dreams of faith, family and high-end kitchen appliances are ripped apart after he befriends his high school idol (singer/comedian Bridget Everett, who also produces) (11:30 p.m., HBO).
MONDAY, Jan. 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Movie Marathon
In recognition of the acclaimed civil rights leader, this block of Hollywood films showcases Black excellence both in front of and behind the camera, with BlacKKKlansman, Hidden Figures and The Hate U Give (2 p.m., FX).
Related: 55 of the Best Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes
Summer House
It’s summer again in the Hamptons, and the horny housemates return to their weekend HQ for more epic parties, steamy love triangles and lots of wine (9 p.m., Bravo).
TUESDAY, Jan. 18
How I Met Your Father
Hilary Duff stars in this new comedy series, which begins in the future with a talk with her son—then catapults back in time to show how everything started. Kim Cattrall, Christopher Lowell and Josh Peck have recurring roles (Hulu).
Reopening—The Broadway Revival
Pulling back the curtain on some of Broadway’s biggest hit shows (including Wicked, Aladdin, Tina: The Tina Turner Story, Waitress and Jagged Little Pill), this special event features host Frank Dilella and a cavalcade of stars celebrating Broadway’s triumphant return after its longest hiatus in history due to the COVID pandemic (9 p.m., PBS).
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader
All season one (2007) episodes of the kids-vs.-grownups game show, hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, are available for streaming today (Paramount+).
Alaskan Dinosaurs
Would you be surprised to find out that dinosaurs once thrived in the dark and cold of the Arctic? Follow a group of paleontologists as they investigate the mystery (9 p.m., PBS).
THURSDAY, Jan. 20
Single Drunk Female
New drama series about a 20-something alcoholic (Sofia Black-D’Elia) forced to move back in with her overbearing mother (Ally Sheedy) to avoid jail time after royally screwing up her job at a New York media company (10 p.m., Freeform).
True Story with Ed and Randall
Ed Helms (The Office) and Randal Park (Wandavision) host this new unscripted series, with true stories of real-life comedy from everyday Americans—which are then “dramatized,” Drunk History-style, by a cast of guest stars and comedians, including Terry Bradshaw, Rob Riggle, Terry Crews, Tawny Newsome and Fortune Feimnser (Peacock).
NEW ON DVD
A young fashion designer (Thomasin McKenzie) is mysteriously transported back to 1960s London in the stylish psycho-thriller One Night in Soho (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment), where she encounters a dazzling lounge singer (Anya Taylor-Joy)—and soon finds that the glitz and glamour isn’t all it seems to be.
TV This Weekend: Showtime’s Ray Donovan Movie, After Life, and Archive 81 Headline Weekend TV
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Photos: Showtime, Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Apple TV+
Two years after it unceremoniously got the axe after its seventh season cliffhanger finale, Ray Donovan returns to Showtime this weekend with a wrap-up movie that promises to bring closure for Liev Schreiber’s iconic fixer. Plus, Ricky Gervais’ After Life wraps after three seasons, Netflix brings viewers into the world of dangerous cults and supernatural forces in Archive 81, and Hotel Transylvania jumps to streaming with the fourth film in the franchise. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this weekend:
FRIDAY JANUARY 14
Ray Donovan: The Movie: Original film. After the events of Season 7, Mickey (Jon Voight) remains on the run, but Ray (Liev Schreiber) is determined to find and stop him before he can cause any more damage. The wrap-up film also weaves together present-day fallout from the Donovan/Sullivan feud with Ray and Mickey’s origin story from 30 years ago. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on Showtime (airs again Saturday and Sunday nights)
After Life: Complete third season (series finale). Still devastated by his wife’s death, Tony (Ricky Gervais) goes on a trip to scatter his father’s ashes. Along the way, he takes steps to embrace his future, while slowly letting go of the past. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix
Archive 81: Complete first season. When an archivist (Mamoudou Athie) takes a job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994, he finds himself drawn into a documentarian’s investigation of a dangerous cult and her subsequent disappearance. Dina Shihabi, Martin Donovan, Matt McGorry, and Julia Chan also star. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania: Original film. When Van Helsing’s “Monsterification Ray” goes haywire, Drac and Johnny team up to find a cure before it’s too late. The animated film landed on Amazon after the Delta variant scuttled plans for a October 2021 theatrical premiere. Watch trailer. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
The Expanse: Series finale. After six seasons, the Syfy-turned-Amazon drama ends with an episode that sees all-out war breakout between Marco Inaros’ (Keon Alexander) Free Navy and the united forces against him. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
The Tragedy of Macbeth: Original film. Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand headline Joel Coen’s updated take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The Oscar favorite, which also stars Corey Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, and Bertie Carvel, opened in select theaters on Christmas Day. Watch trailer. Streaming on Apple TV+
The House: Complete first season. Netflix follows three generations of families inhabiting the same otherworldly house in this stop motion animated dark comedy featuring voice work from Matthew Goode, Mia Goth, Miranda Richardson, and Helena Bonham-Carter. Read our review. Streaming on Netflix
Sex Appeal: Original film. An overachieving high school student (Mika Abdalla) sets out to master her sexuality, employing her oldest friend, Larson (Jake Short), as her test subject. The raunchy new teen comedy is the latest film from American High, the indie studio behind Plan B and The Ultimate Playlist of Noise. Watch trailer. Streaming on Hulu
ER: Complete series. Michael Crichton’s iconic medical drama finds a new home on HBO Max, where all 15 seasons are now available to stream. Streaming on HBO Max
Secrets of Sulphur Springs: Season premiere. Griffin (Preston Oliver), Savannah (Elle Graham), and Harper (Kyliegh Curran) find themselves face to face with Harper’s carbon copy, and the Tremont ghost sends Harper and Griffin an important message. Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on Disney Channel
RuPaul’s Drag Race: New episode. 8:00 PM ET on VH1
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Cable premiere. After streaming last year on Paramount+, All Stars Season 6 makes its linear debut on VH1, with episodes airing every Friday night through April. Watch trailer. 10:00 PM ET on VH1
SATURDAY JANUARY 15:
Saturday Night Live: West Side Story star Ariana DeBose makes her hosting debut in SNL’s first show since Omicron shut down production of Paul Rudd’s December 18 episode. With musical guest Bleachers. 11:29 PM ET/8:30 PM PT on NBC
NFL Football: The 2022 playoffs get underway with a host of wildcard games:
Las Vegas Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT on NBC and Peacock
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 8:15 PM ET/5:15 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+
Safe Room: TV movie. After an autistic 14-year-old (Nik Sanchez) witnesses and records a murder across the street, her and his mother (Nicole Ari Parker) will need to use all of their strength and intelligence to outsmart the murderers (Mackenzie Astin and Drea De Matteo) hell-bent on retreiving the evidence of their crime. Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on Lifetime
The Perfect Pairing: TV movie. Hallmark goes for a lighter mood with this romance about a food and wine critic who suffers amnesia after she slips and falls at a winery she once panned . Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on Hallmark Channel
NBA Basketball: The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets jockey for position in the Western Conference in a marquee matchup. 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on NBA TV
SUNDAY JANUARY 16
Somebody Somewhere: Series premiere. Bridgett Everett created and stars in this new comedy series about a Kansas woman’s journey to discover herself through singing. Read our review. 10:35 PM ET on HBO
America’s Funniest Home Videos: New episode. The long-running series is set to pay tribute to Bob Saget with clips and remembrances at the top of this week’s epsiode. Watch preview. 7:00 PM ET on ABC
Britannia: Season premiere. As the Roman invasion of Britain continues, the ruthless General Aulus Plautius (David Morrissey) sets out to capture and kill Cait (Eleanor Worthington-Cox), the Chosen One, leaving her more vulnerable than she could ever imagine. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on EPIX
NFL Football: Wildcard weekend continues with three more games:
Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT on FOX
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT on CBS, Nickelodeon, Paramount+ and Amazon
Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs 8:15 PM ET/5:15 PM PT on NBC and Peacock
Around the World in 80 Days: New episode. Stuck on Yemen’s west coast, Fogg (David Tennant) commits to a dangerous crossing, leaving Abigail Fix (Leonie Benesch) in hostile territory. 8:00 PM ET on PBS
The Real Murders of Atlanta: Docuseries premiere. Oxygen aims to shine a light on “the dark side of the New South” as it explores a series of startling homicide cases in Atlanta. Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on Oxygen
Two Sentence Horror Stories: Season premiere. The fan fiction-inspired series returns with a new batch of horrific tales about evil plants, demonic dolls, and more. Two episodes air back-to-back tonight. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on The CW
Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Docuseries premiere. CNN explores the life and legacy of the Hollywood icon in a four-part series narrated by Jessica Chastain. Two episodes air tonight, followed by two next Sunday. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on CNN
Yellowjackets: Season finale. In 1996, salvation finally comes for the stranded Yellowjackets, but the effects of their 19 months in the wilderness continue to haunt them, 25 years later. Watch preview. 10:00 PM ET on Showtime
Claire Spellberg Lustig is the TV Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.
Bryan ISD All-A Honor Roll: Jan. 13, 2022
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Note: This list was published in the Jan. 13 edition of The Eagle and reflects the names of students submitted by each school and/or school district named to honor rolls for the third six weeks of the school year.