Hello, police? Will you please arrest Chris Harrison for making terroristic threats against me?
This writer has some very good theories about what is behind the reboot boom right now, but cutting through the clutter, and the idea that networks just aren’t being offered premium material make the most sense to me. Speaking of reboots, is Martin next?
Let’s talk about all those amazing Simpsons predictions.
Alan Ball talks about his upcoming HBO series, Here and Now, and how it might be supernatural?
I had an argument with my older son last night about whether or not The Good Place is the best show on network TV right now, which he lost when he realized he had no idea what I was talking about when I said “network TV.” Anyway, last night’s finale just proved me right again. I love that sweet show.
Important: All the celebrities Tahani has name-dropped on The Good Place.
Important: All the hot dads of Riverdale, ranked.
Chuck Norris wants his Walker, Texas Ranger money, y’all.
Alex Trebek is harsh with some nerds:
Daily Groper
Kate Upton’s got something to say about Guess’ founder Paul Marciano:
And in the comments on Upton’s Instagram post about this, a model came forward to accuse Mohammed Hadid — father of Gigi and Bella — of raping her. He calls the charges “outrageous.”
Ryan Seacrest is off the hook.
Female artists and music executives are calling for Academy President Neil Portnow to resign. Instead, Portnow offers, how about a “task force?”
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna started #FemaleFilmmakerFriday on Twitter last week to try to broaden our ideas about who can be directors.
Interesting: The #MeToo movement has inspired actors and crew to speak out about safety issues on set.
Renewals
- Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour has been renewed by A&E.
- OBJECTified has been renewed by Fox News.
- Man v. Food has been renewed for a third season by Travel Channel.
Cancellations
- A Series of Unfortunate Events will end after 3 seasons on Netflix.
In Development
- HBO has ordered Demimonde, a sci-fi drama from J.J. Abrams.
- Moonlight is coming back on CW Seed.
- Russell Brand’s Re:Birth is coming to Netflix.
- DIY has greenlit Boomtown Builder.
- Blumhouse TV is developing drama You Bury Me.
Fox Pilot Orders:
- An adaptation of Gone, Baby Gone.
- An untitled legal drama from the co-creator of Empire.
- Single Parents, a single parent comedy from the creator of New Girl.
- Steps, a divorce comedy also from the creator of New Girl.
Casting News
- Former CIA director John Brennan has become a MSNBC contributor.
- Phillip Rhys has joined Nightflyers on Syfy.
- Christina Martinez will join the cast of Superior Donuts.
Mark Your Calendar
- The Adam Sandler and Chris Rock movie, The Week Of will premiere on Netflix on April 27.
- Night Flight Presents: Dr. Ruth Good Sex Special will air on IFC on February 14.
- Breaking Their Silence: Inside the Gymnastics Scandal will debut on Lifetime on February 5.
- Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars will air on Comedy Central on February 23.
- American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja will air on March 1 on USA.
- Lost Treasures of the Mayan Snake Kings will air on National Geographic on February 6.
- Warren Jeffs: Prophet of Evil will air on February 19 on A&E.
- Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre will air on February 26 on A&E.
- Outrageous Acts of Science will return on the Science Channel on February 28.
- On the Run Eatin’ will be available on Complex and go90 on February 28.
- Feherty returns on the Golf Channel on March 5.
R.I.P.
Louis Zorich, Actor
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FRIDAY
Altered Carbon: For your next binge, enjoy this sci-fi series set in the future where consciousness can be transplanted in other bodies and the trouble THAT makes. Series premiere. Netflix
Absentia: Stana Katic stars as a FBI agent who was declared dead, and has to reclaim her identity and family while also defending herself against allegations that she committed a string of murders. Sounds complicated! Series premiere. Amazon
Coach Snoop: I am not a fan of football, and I am ESPECIALLY not a fan of kids playing football per the CTE problems. But watch the trailer below for this new series about a football league Snoop Dogg created for kids in South Central and tell me you don’t get all weepy. Series premiere. Netflix
#MeToo, Now What?: A discussion about the discussion that is consuming all of society right now. Series premiere. 7:30 p.m., PBS
2 Dope Queens: Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams’ podcast comes to life in this new series and Jon Stewart is their first guest. Series premiere. 10:30 p.m., HBO
Strike Back: Season premiere. 9 p.m., Cinemax
SATURDAY
Saturday Night Live Natalie Portman and Dua Lipa. 10:30 p.m., NBC
The Simone Biles Story: Houston hero gets the Lifetime movie treatment. 7 p.m., Lifetime
SUNDAY
Super Bowl: I mean. 5 p.m., NBC
This is Us: READY TO WATCH JACK DIE? BECAUSE YOU BETTER GET READY. 9:15 p.m., NBC
Puppy Bowl marathon: PUPPIES! 6 a.m., Animal Planet
Kitten Bowl: KITTIES! 11 a.m., Hallmark
Late Night: Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Friday): Chelsea Handler, Desus & Mero, Rob Haze The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: (Friday): Kyle MacLachlan, Deon Cole, Julia Michaels
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Child Support (new) |
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (new) |
20/20 (new) |
| CBS | MacGyver (new) |
Hawaii Five-0 (new) |
Blue Bloods (new) |
| CW | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (new) |
Jane the Virgin (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Hell’s Kitchen (new) |
Local |
| NBC | Blindspot (new) |
Taken (new) |
Dateline NBC (new) |
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| SAT. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |
| ABC | NBA Basketball | News/Local |
| CBS | Bull (repeat) |
48 Hours (repeat) |
48 Hours (new) |
News/Local |
| FOX | The Resident (repeat) |
The Resident (repeat) |
News/Local |
| NBC | Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
NFL Honors | News/Local | Saturday Night Live (Natalie Portman & Dua Lipa) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | The Toy Box (new) |
America’s Funniest Home Videos (new) |
Shark Tank (new) |
Shark Tank (new) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes (new) |
Widom of the Crowd (new) |
NCIS: Los Angeles (new) |
Madam Secretary (new) |
| FOX | Football (repeat) |
The OT (repeat) |
The Simpsons (new) |
Ghosted (new) |
Family Guy (new) |
The Last Man on Earth (new) |
Local/News |
| NBC | Little Big Shots (repeat) |
Little Big Shots (repeat) |
Ellen’s Game of Games (repeat) |
Ellen’s Game of Games (repeat) |