/A\ begins the New Year with the debut of the reality-based program TOUGH LOVE. All-new episodes of several fan favourites return including PRIVATE PRACTICE, THE MIDDLE, LAW & ORDER, FRINGE and CASTLE. /A\ also brings feature films to the small screen including Air Force One, The Matrix Reloaded and Meet the Fockers.
Programming highlights on /A\ include:
• Brooke Shields guest stars on THE MIDDLE (Jan. 6)
• Mother and son Master Matchmakers Steven and JoAnn Ward host a reality series based on a love boot-camp for eight single women on TOUGH LOVE (Jan. 11)
• Alyssa Milano guest stars as Castle’s (Nathan Fillion) old flame on CASTLE (Jan. 11)
• Mike (Neil Flynn) finds himself out of work on THE MIDDLE (Jan. 13)
• Dell (Chris Lowell) struggles with Betsy (Hailey Sole) as they grieve over Heather’s death in Part 2 of the PRIVATE PRACTICE/GREY’S ANATOMY crossover (Jan. 14)
• Catch all the glitz and glamour on the red carpet during the 2010 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL (Jan. 17)
Below is a chronological listing of programming highlights for January 5 – January 17. All programming is subject to change. All times ET/PT (unless otherwise stated).
Tuesday, January 5
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – Air Force One
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
In the film Air Force One, the President of the United States (Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) is on a journey home after making a speech in Moscow. But on the journey, Russian hijackers take over the plane, disguising themselves as newspaper reporters. The hijackers want the President to ring Moscow and release General Redek (Jürgen Prochnow, 24), but they think that the President has escaped in the pod. However, the President is really still on board Air Force One attempting to regain control of the plane and to rescue his wife and daughter.
Wednesday, January 6
8 p.m. – THE MIDDLE – “The Jeans”– ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Frankie (Patricia Heaton) buys a hormonally challenged Sue (Eden Sher) an expensive pair of jeans so she can fit in with her peers, and Mike (Neil Flynn) helps Axl (Charlie McDermott) get a car to impress a girl.
8:30 p.m. – THE MIDDLE – “The Neighbor”– ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9:30 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8:30 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Frankie (Patricia Heaton) must decide whether to confront trashy neighbor Rita (guest star Brooke Shields, LIPSTICK JUNGLE) after a fight between Sue (Eden Sher) and Rita’s sons erupts.
9 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE– Shades of Black – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Inspired by true events and based on the book by Richard Siklos, Shades of Black is a dramatic snapshot taken from the life of Canada’s own Lord Conrad Black of Crossharbour. Starring acclaimed actor Albert Schultz as the legendary Conrad Black and Hollywood actress Lara Flynn Boyle as his equally famous wife Barbara Amiel Black, Shades of Black co-stars Jason Priestley as fictionalized reporter Jeff Sargeant. The two-hour movie is set in the fall of 2004 before Black – business tycoon, financier and biographer – was charged with civil fraud by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Thursday, January 7
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – The Interpreter – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
In the film The Interpreter, political intrigue and deception unfold inside the United Nations, where a U.S. Secret Service agent (Sean Penn, Milk) is assigned to investigate an interpreter (Nicole Kidman, Australia) who overhears an assassination plot.
Friday, January 8
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – Wall of Secrets
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
In the film Wall of Secrets, Nicole Eggert (BAYWATCH) and Dean McDermott (1-800-MISSING) star as a young couple who move into a Chicago apartment, only to find they are being monitored by a mysterious stranger (Bruce Gray, MEDIUM).
Saturday, January 9
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – The Saddest Music in the World
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
In the film The Saddest Music in the World, the legless baroness of the beer industry, Lady Helen Port-Huntley (Isabella Rossellini, The Architect), promotes a contest to choose the saddest music in the world and find where the real drinkers are. Musicians from around the world descend on the city to try and win first place – a $25,000 prize.
10 p.m. – STARGATE ATLANTIS – “No Man’s Land – SEASON PREMIERE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
Because McKay (David Hewlett) is helping the Wraith Hive with the implementation of the retrovirus, Ronan (Jason Momoa) also stays on board. Appearing later on, the Hive betrays the Atlantis Team and the as they try to take out the Daedalus, they both deploy their fighters.
Sunday, January 10
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
In the film Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, the Angels, Natalie (Cameron Diaz, My Sister’s Keeper), Dylan (Drew Barrymore, Whip It), and Alex (Lucy Liu, DIRTY SEXY MONEY) investigate a series of murders that occur after the theft of a witness protection profile database. Their prime suspects? A “fallen angel” (Demi Moore, Mr. Brooks) who was once their ally and the Creepy Thin Man (Crispin Glover, Epic Movie).
10 p.m. – Nip/Tuck – “Don Hoberman” – SEASON PREMIERE – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
In the Season 6 premiere, Sean (Dylan Walsh) and Christian (Julian McMahon) struggle to keep McNamara/Troy successful in this declining economy. Meanwhile, Matt (John Hensley) and Kimber (Kelly Carlson) have mixed results in their career paths, as Sean keeps himself distant from Teddy (Rose McGowan).
Monday, January 11
8 p.m. – TOUGH LOVE – “What Men Really Think” – SERIES PREMIERE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Eight women, struggling to find love, arrive at the Tough Love Boot camp to enlist the aide of mother and son Master Matchmakers, Steven and JoAnn Ward. First impressions are everything, and Steven wastes no time preparing the girls for love as he puts them through their first grueling exercise – learning what men really think of them based on their appearance alone.
9 p.m. – FRINGE – “Unearthed”– ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. MT on ACCESS
A girl with unexpected ties to a missing soldier requires some fringe intervention on a special unearthed episode from Season 1
10 p.m. –CASTLE – “A Rose For Ever After” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
When Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) are called to a wedding to investigate the death of a bridesmaid, Castle is stunned to discover that the bride-to-be is his old flame, Kyra, “the one that got away” (guest starring Alyssa Milano). Complications ensue as Kyra wonders if she’s marrying the right guy. With the nuptials forestalled and the entire wedding party under suspicion, Beckett questions Castle’s ability to be objective about the case. But when it looks to Beckett like Castle and Kyra might rekindle their romance, her judgment may be compromised as well.
Tuesday, January 12
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – The Matrix Reloaded – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
In the film The Matrix Reloaded, Neo (Keanu Reeves, The Day the Earth Stood Still) and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss, Disturbia) from a dark fate in his dreams.
Wednesday, January 13
8 p.m. – NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE – “A Whale of a Tale”– ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
When Christine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) decides to tell her therapist (guest star Eric McCormack, WILL & GRACE) she’s in love with him, his response is not what she expected.
8:30 p.m. – THE MIDDLE – “The Interview”– ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9:30 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8:30 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Mike (Neil Flynn) finds himself out of work and lacking the technological skills needed that will aid him in searching for a job, and it’s Frankie (Patricia Heaton) to the rescue when Brick (Atticus Shaffer) runs for school historian.
9 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – Meet the Fockers
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Having given permission to male nurse Greg Focker (Ben Stiller, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian) to marry his daughter, ex-CIA man Jack Byrnes (Robert Di Nero, Righteous Kill) and his wife (Blythe Danner, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2) travel to Miami to meet Greg’s parents, who this time around are Mr. and Mrs. Focker, (Dustin Huffman, Last Chance Harvey and Barbara Streisand, The Mirror Has Two Faces) who are as different from them as can be.
Thursday, January 14
9 p.m. – FRINGE – “Edina City Limits” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Following an unexplained attack involving disfigured humans, the Fringe team visits Edina City, a small town in upstate New York to uncover leads surrounding the bizarre case. When it’s determined that these disfigured people have managed to hide themselves, the investigation takes an unexpected turn.
10 p.m. – PRIVATE PRACTICE – “Another Second Chance” – ALL-NEW GREY’S ANATOMY/PRIVATE PRACTICE CROSSOVER EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
In Part 2 of the GREY’S ANATOMY/PRIVATE PRACTICE crossover, Mark (Eric Dane) is desperate for Addison’s (Kate Walsh) help and he brings his pregnant daughter to Oceanside Wellness. Meanwhile, Dell (Chris Lowell) struggles with Betsy (Hailey Sole) as they grieve over Heather’s death and Maya (Geffri Maya) continues to push Naomi (Audra McDonald) away. Part 1 of the crossover is the January 14 episode of GREY’S ANATOMY; 9 p.m. ET on CTV.
Friday, January 15
8 p.m. – LAW & ORDER – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Synopsis currently not available.
9 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – NEW to /A\
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Synopsis currently not available.
Sunday, January 17
7 p.m. – THE 2010 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL LIVE – ALL-NEW SPECIAL
Also airs at 8 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
Check out all the exciting celebrity arrivals and the fashion hits and misses on THE 2010 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS RED CARPET SPEICAL airing right before one of Hollywood’s biggest night’s celebrating both television and motion pictures achievements on THE 67TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – The 40 Year Old Virgin
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
In the film The 40 Year Old Virgin, the stock supervisor of Smart Tech store Andy (Steve Carell, THE OFFICE) is a nice guy and good colleague. One night, his colleagues David (Paul Rudd, I Love You, Man), Jay (Romany Malco, WEEDS) and Cal (Seth Rogen, Funny People) invite him for a poker game where they discover that Andy is a 40 year old virgin and want to help him to score. When he meets the divorced Trish (Catherine Keener, Where the Wild Things Are), the owner of “We Sell Your Stuff on eBay” store, he thinks he’s found a solution to his situation.
10 p.m. – Nip/Tuck – “Enigma” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
Christian (Julian McMahon) and Kimber (Kelly Carlson) start doing business together. Meanwhile, Sean (Dylan Walsh) is struggling to find a way to fix his insomnia.