BY RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com, originally filed January 4, 2015
It's a brand new year and plenty of action is to be had, both fresh and not so fresh.
A few aging reality shows come back including the 19th version of "The Bachelor" Monday and 14th version of "American Idol" Wednesday.
Then there are two lightweight awards shows - People's Choice on CBS Wednesday and the Golden Globes on NBC Sunday.
Two highly anticipated broadcast series arrive, too: "Marvel's Agent Carter" on ABC Tuesday and "Empire on Fox Wednesday.
And watch for three shows produced in Atlanta: the second season of Bravo's "The Haves and the Have Nots" Tuesday, the new VH1 show "Hindsight" Wednesday and the sixth season of FX's "Archer" Thursday.
Plus, Fox's final season of "Glee" with 13 episodes returns, buried on Friday after horrid ratings last year. And HBO ("Girls," "Togetherness," "Looking") and Showtime ("Shameless" "House of Lies," "Episodes") each bring a trio of fresh shows to the air on Sunday.
This covers Monday, January 5 to Sunday January 11, 2015.
MONDAY
"2 Broke Girls" 8 p.m. CBS —Max and Caroline grow suspicious of the factory producing their cupcake T-shirts.
"The Bachelor " 8 p.m. ABC (19th season debut) — Farmer Chris Soules, who came in third during Andi Dorfman's "Bachelorette" journey over the summer, is now the man.
"Celebrity Apprentice " 8 p.m. NBC — Count on Kenya Moore to bring on the drama.
"Gotham " 8:30 p.m. Fox — Gordon's assignment at Arkham gets off to a rocky start when a guard is murdered.
"Major Crimes " 9 p.m. TNT — Rusty is forced to act when Jack shows up at Sharon's condo acting recklessly.
" Scorpion " 9 p.m. CBS — Ralph's web game play unintentionally reveals a CIA safe house's location.
" Sleepy Hollow " 9 p.m. Fox — Abbie and Ichabod think an angel named Orion may be able to help them.
" NCIS: Los Angeles " 10 p.m. CBS — Investigation of an arms dealer is interrupted when the suspect's building is overrun by terrorists.
" Watch What Happens Live " 11 p.m. Bravo — Margaret Cho, who spent a lot of time in Atlanta shooting "Drop Dead Diva," talks about her new sex-oriented talk show on TLC.
TUESDAY
"Marvel's Agent Carter" 8 p.m. ABC (new series) — When Howard Stark finds himself being framed, he reaches out to Peggy to help him clear his name.
"Masterchef Junior" 8 p.m. Fox (third season debut) — Nineteen junior home cooks tackle their first mystery box challenge.
"NCIS " 8 p.m. CBS — The team investigates a series of crime scenes that appear to be copycats of previous cases.
"Dance Moms " 9 p.m. Lifetime (fifth season debut) — The dance competition season is off to a rocky start when a key team member disappears.
"The Haves and the Have Nots " 9 p.m. OWN (second season debut) — Hanna hosts a party for Benny; Jim is being held hostage; David resists the temptation.
"NCIS : New Orleans" 9 p.m. CBS — The investigation into an explosion at a Navy-Marine Corp gala reveals Pride was the target.
"New Girl " 9 p.m. Fox — Nick and Coach become concerned when they meet Winston's new training officer.
"Chicago Fire " 10 p.m. NBC — Two members of the firehouse go missing after a routine call; Casey and Dawson seek balance.
"Forever " 10 p.m. ABC — Henry and Jo investigate the death of a financial investment expert.
"Cougar Town " 10:30 p.m. TBS (sixth season debut) — Tom opens a speakeasy in his garage; Grayson uses a baby pig to prepare Travis for fatherhood.
WEDNESDAY
"The Mentalist" 8 p.m. CBS — Abbott's former boss tries to blackmail him to keep quiet about a botched DEA raid.
"The Mysteries of Laura" 8 p.m. NBC — While investigating a case involving the culinary world, Laura develops a crush on a suspect.
"People's Choice Awards " 9 p.m. CBS — At the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, festivities honor fans' favorites in movies, music and TV.
"American Idol " 9 p.m. Fox (14th season debut) — The Nashville auditions.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit " 9 p.m. NBC — After being found unconscious in her hotel bathroom, an Atlanta detective says she was raped.
"Modern Family " 9 p.m. ABC — A near-death experience leads to several members of the family deciding to make life changes.
"Empire " 9:01 p.m. Fox (new series) — The head of a music empire must choose one of his sons to take over his reign.
"Duck Dynasty " 9:30 p.m. A&E — Jase enters an outhouse race; Willie tries to create a tasty bologna sandwich for his Duck Diner.
"Black-ish " 9:31 p.m. ABC — Dre worries Rainbow is questioning his manliness, so Pops tries to help his son save face.
"American Horror Story " 10 p.m. FX — Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood; the twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman.
"Hindsight " 10 p.m. VH1 — The night before her second wedding, a woman has reservations about her life and her fiancé.
"Hot in Cleveland " 10 p.m. TV Land — Joy helps Melanie convince Jenna to attend medical school; Victoria obsesses about a nude scene.
"Top Chef " 10 p.m. Bravo — Chef Jacques Pepin challenges the chefs to create a dish inspired by Julia Child's techniques.
THURSDAY
"American Idol" 8 p.m. Fox — A Clark-Atlanta University graduate will pop up early on and makes an impression.
"The Big Bang Theory" 8 p.m. CBS — The guys agree to do something the girls like; Leonard and Sheldon butt heads.
"The Biggest Loser" 8 p.m. NBC — Tim Gunn and Ken Paves help transform the remaining contestants; Gavin DeGraw performs..
"Two and a Half Men" 9:01 p.m. CBS — Walden discovers how difficult it is to be with women with Louis in the house.
"Archer" 10 p.m. FX (sixth season debut) — Archer must salvage a crashed plane in a jungle filled with relics from World War II.
FRIDAY
"Undercover Boss" 8 p.m. CBS — Phenix Salon INC. founder Gina Rivera must complete a pedicure while under cover.
"Cold Justice " 8 p.m. TNT (third season debut) — Kelly and Yolanda must find the person who brutally stabbed a woman to death.
"Hart of Dixie " 8 p.m. the Cw (third season debut) — Zoe is happy that Wade has decided to stay in town; someone from Brick's past pays him a visit.
"Glee " 8 p.m. Fox (sixth season debut) — When Rachel learns that Sue has banished the arts at McKinley, she decides to get them reinstated.
"Hawaii Five-O " 9 p.m. CBS — After a tourist is murdered, Kono and Chin go under cover into the world of black market art.
"Marriage Boot Camp " 9 p.m. WE (fourth season debut) — And you thought Heidi and Spencer would go away forever. Never!
"Shark Tank " 9 p.m. ABC — A dating app that introduces singles to friends of friends; a new way to eat a bagel.
"Banshee " 10 p.m. Cinemax (third season debut) — Carrie faces backlash in the wake of her revelation about her past; Lucas faces a new threat.
"Blue Bloods " 10 p.m. CBS (100th episode) — A group of highly trained Army veterans rob a bank; a street artist is responsible for a bomb scare.
WEEKEND
"The Eric Andre Show" 12:15 Saturday Adult Swim — Jimmy Kimmel shows up on this fake talk show.
"Sugar Daddies" 8 p.m. Satuday Lifetime — Persuaded by her roommate, a college student makes an arrangement with an older man who pays for her companionship.
"All About Sex" 8 p.m. Saturday TLC (new series) — A panel discussion about sex which includes Margaret Cho.
"The Librarians" 8 p.m. Sunday TNT — A group of competitive high school students start undercutting each other with witchcraft.
"Galavant" 8 p.m. Sunday ABC — A trip to Sid's hometown proves he has not been truthful; King Richard throws a ball.
"Madam Secretary" 8 p.m. Sunday CBS — A Bahraini diplomat is caught holding a maid hostage; Henry's father visits.
"The Golden Globes" 8 p.m. Sunday NBC — Hooters and Twin Peaks have been featured. Now: Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" 8 p.m. Sunday Bravo — Trip time to Puerto Rico.
"Downton Abbey" 9 p.m. Sunday GPB — Rose wants a radio for the house; Sarah tutors Daisy; art historian arries; Anna makes a purchase.
"Girls" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO (fourth season debut) — Hannah and Adam discuss a plan for their relationship; Marnie and Desi perform at a brunch.
"The Good Wife" 9 p.m. Sunday CBS — Peter prepares for a possible riot; Frank Prady and Alicia face each other in an important debate.
"Shameless" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime (fifth season debut) — Fiona balances her day job and a crush on her boss; Lip leaves college and begins a job.
"Resurrection" 9:01 p.m. Sunday ABC — Preacher James returns, bringing a strange energy to the town; something terrible happens to Henry.
"Togetherness" 9:30 p.m. Sunday HBO (new series)— A struggling actor is evicted from his apartment; Michelle Pierson's older sister visits.
"House of Lies" 10 p.m. Sunday Showtimes (fourth season debut) — Marty is eager to grow the business; there is a new normal at Kaan & Associates.
"CSI" 10 p.m. Sunday CBS — A homicide takes place at a convention for people who collect macabre murder memorabilia.
"Episodes" 10:30 p.m. Sunday Showtime (fourth season debut) — Sean and Beverly are forced to return from London to make new episodes of "Pucks."
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