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January 5 - 11, 2025

Scott Wolf (“Party of Five”) returns to series work in “Doc,” a Fox drama premiering Tuesday, Jan. 7. Wolf plays a colleague of a Minneapolis hospital’s internal medicine chief (Molly Parker) who suffers a brain injury in a car accident that erases the past eight years of her memory.

Molly Parker stars in “Doc”

sports this week

BASEBALL

Sunday

3 p.m. CHSN Minor League Baseball 2024: Norfolk Tides at Charlotte Knights. From July 31, 2024.

Monday

10 a.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore 2024: Birmingham Barons at Montgomery Biscuits. From Sept. 24, 2024.

Tuesday

1 p.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore 2024: Birmingham Barons at Montgomery Biscuits. From Sept. 24, 2024.

Wednesday

10 a.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore 2024: Norfolk Tides at Charlotte Knights. From July 31, 2024.

1 p.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore 2024: Durham Bulls at Charlotte Knights. Game 1, from May 16, 2024.

Thursday

10 a.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore

1 p.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore

Friday

10 a.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore 2024: Birmingham Barons at Montgomery Biscuits. From Sept. 24, 2024.

1 p.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore 2024: Birmingham Barons at Montgomery Biscuits. From Sept. 24, 2024.

Saturday

2:30 p.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore 2024: Durham Bulls at Charlotte Knights. Game 1, from May 16, 2024.

BASKETBALL

Sunday

11:30 a.m. CHSN New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.

12 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball Notre Dame at North Carolina. From Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. (L) ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)

1 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Providence at Connecticut. From Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn. (L)

WGN Women’s College Basketball Stanford at Clemson. From Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. (L)

2 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball Oklahoma at Tennessee. From ThompsonBoling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. (L)

ESPN2 Murray State at Drake. From Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (L)

4 p.m. ESPN College Basketball

5:30 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Utah at Iowa State. From Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. (L)

6:30 p.m. CHSN New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.

11 p.m. CHSN New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.

Monday

1 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball Grand Rapids Gold at Windy City Bulls. From NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. (L)

2 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today (L)

3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today

6 p.m.

ESPN2 South Florida at Wichita State. From Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kan. (L)

6:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)

7 p.m. CHSN San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)

8 p.m. ESPN2 TCU at Houston. From Fertitta Center in Houston. (L)

9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)

10 p.m. CHSN San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.

Tuesday

10 a.m. CHSN San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.

2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)

3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today

5:30 p.m. ESPN2 Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Special The midseason top 25 student-athletes.

6 p.m. ESPN Pittsburgh at Duke. From Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (L)

ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)

TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)

6:30 p.m. TNT Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks. From American Airlines Center in Dallas. (L)

7 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball Grand Rapids Gold at Windy City Bulls. From NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

8 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)

9 p.m. TNT Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets. From Ball Arena in Denver. (L)

10 p.m. ESPN2 Loyola Marymount at Saint Mary’s. From University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, Calif. (L)

CHSN San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.

11:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA NBA on TNT Postgame.

12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Brittish is devastated by the addition of her ankle monitor.

12:30 a.m. TNT Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks. From American Airlines Center in Dallas.

1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jackie tries to upstage Jennifer at LA Fashion Week.

Wednesday

2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)

5:30 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (L) CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)

6 p.m. ESPN Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (L)

ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)

CHSN Murray State at Northern Iowa. From McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (L)

8 p.m. ESPN2 Arizona State at Kansas. From Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. (L)

8:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)

8:35 p.m. ESPN San Antonio Spurs at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (L)

10 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Angel decides to prioritize herself and Amani.

1 a.m. ESPN2 Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers. From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

VH1 Basketball Wives Brooke’s husband tries to dissuade her from divorce.

Thursday

2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)

4 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Texas A&M at South Carolina. From Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. (L)

7 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball

10 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball

12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jackie sends one of the guests packing after a fight.

1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jackie has strong feelings about Jennifer’s documentary.

Friday

2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)

7 p.m. WFLD WYZZ UCLA at Maryland. From Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. (L)

9 p.m. CHSN Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)

9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)

10:20 p.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball (L)

12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jen and Jackie’s relationship takes a turn for the worse.

1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives The ladies take a day cruise; Duffey arranges group therapy.

Saturday

10 a.m. ESPN2 College GameDay (L)

11 a.m. ESPN Notre Dame at Duke. From Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (L)

ESPN2 Louisville at Pittsburgh. From Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. (L) WFLD WYZZ Creighton at Butler. From Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L)

12:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD San Diego State at New Mexico. From The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M. (L)

1 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L) WFLD Connecticut at Georgetown. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (L)

2 p.m. WGN Syracuse at Boston College. From the Conte Forum in Boston. (L)

3 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)

4 p.m. WGN Wake Forest at Miami. From Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. (L)

5 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)

7 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L) WFLD WYZZ Indiana at Iowa. From CarverHawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (L)

9 p.m. ESPN UCF at Arizona. From McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Ariz. (L)

12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Brooke struggles with keeping a secret; Duffey reproposes.

1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Reunion. The basketball wives return for one last ponderosa.

FOOTBALL

Sunday

9 a.m. ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown (L) ESPN2 Fantasy Football Now (L)

10 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show WFLD WPWR WYZZ FOX NFL Kickoff (L)

10:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly

11 a.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX NFL Sunday (L)

12 p.m. WBBM WFLD WMBD WYZZ Teams TBA. (L)

3:25 p.m. WBBM WFLD WYZZ Teams TBA. (L)

6 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Football Night in America (L)

6:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ The OT (L)

7 p.m. ESPN NCAA Division III Championship: Mount Union vs. North Central (Ill.). From Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. (L)

7:15 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Teams TBA. (L)

10:30 p.m. WFLD Bears Game Night Live Monday

1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)

2 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)

4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)

5:30 p.m. ESPN College Football Countdown CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)

6 p.m. ESPN FCS Division I Championship: North Dakota State vs. Montana State. From Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (L) 11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

Tuesday

1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)

3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)

3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)

5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)

8 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North

9 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North

9:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show WFLD 1st & North

11:45 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North

12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

12:45 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North

1:30 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live WFLD 1st & North

Wednesday

7 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North

12:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show

3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L) ESPN2 College Football Live (L)

3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

4 p.m. ESPN2 Inside the College Football Playoff

4:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)

8 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show WGN Inside the NFL Week 18. Recapping the greatest moments from week 18.

8:50 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North

9 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

9:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show

11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

Thursday

12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L) ESPN2 College Football Live (L)

3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

5 p.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)

CHSN Big College Football Show (L)

5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)

6:30 p.m. ESPN Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl Teams TBA. From Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (L)

6:40 p.m.

ESPN2 Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl Teams TBA. From Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (L)

9:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

10:10 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Bowl Game Pre/Post Studio (L)

10:20 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

12:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly

1:20 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

Friday

12:30 p.m. ESPN2 The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick

CHSN Big College Football Show

2 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North

3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)

3:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)

CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

5 p.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)

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CHSN Pro Football Weekly

6:30 p.m.

ESPN Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Teams TBA. From Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (L)

ESPN2 Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Teams TBA. From Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (L)

10:10 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Bowl Game Pre/Post Studio (L)

12 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

12:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly

2 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

Saturday

6:30 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Matchup

8 a.m. ESPN2 The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick

8:30 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Matchup

9 a.m. ESPN Postseason NFL Countdown (L)

11 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly

12 p.m. WEEK WMAQ High School Football All-American Bowl. From the Alamodome in San Antonio. (L)

5 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly

7 p.m. WBBM WMBD Wild Card: Teams TBA. (L)

9 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show

9:30 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly

12:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly

Doncic, Irving look for first win against James, Davis in Dallas

In what promises to be yet another exciting Western Conference showdown, the NBA regular season continues as the Dallas Mavericks host the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, Jan. 7, at American Airlines Center in Dallas. All the action broadcasts live on TNT.

The Mavericks have had a fantastic start to their 2024-25 season, sitting fourth place in the Western Conference (at press time) and firing on all cylinders, holding a 48.7 field goal percentage as a team. However, the Mavericks have yet to win against the Lakers this season, with Anthony Davis and LeBron James coming up big in both losses.

The Mavericks are led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who are both having impressive seasons so far. While Doncic has averaged 28.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game, Irving, having truly found his role in Dallas, has proven to be a phenomenal, lethal and dynamic second option with an average of 24.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Against the Lakers, Irving will need to continue looking to exploit mismatches against the Lakers perimeter defense, especially in late-game situations.

The Lakers, meanwhile, started the season on fire, winning 10 of their first 14 games, with Davis and James leading the charge all year. But in recent weeks, the Lakers have dropped to eighth in the Western Conference (at press time) with the team continuing to struggle defensively, allowing 115.8 points per game. In their previous matchup against the Mavericks, James and Davis combined for 60 points. This is the kind of energy they will need to bring again against a high-offensive team, boasting Doncic and Irving, and a team offense that sits fifth in the NBA.

Full name: Kyrie Andrew Irving

Birthdate: March 23, 1992 (32)

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Height/weight: 6-2/195 pounds

Team(s): Dallas Mavericks (2023-present), Brooklyn Nets (2023-2019), Boston Celtics (2019-2017), Cleveland Cavaliers (2017-2011)

GOLF

Sunday

3 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf The Sentry, Final Round. From The Plantation Course at Kapalua in Lahaina, Hawaii. (L)

Tuesday

8 p.m. ESPN TGL Golf New York Golf Club vs. The Bay Golf Club. From SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (L)

Saturday

3 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Sony Open, Third Round. From Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. (L)

GYMNASTICS

Sunday

4 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Gymnastics Michigan at Denver. From Magness Arena in Denver. (L)

Saturday

7 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Gymnastics (L)

HOCKEY

Sunday

11 a.m. CHSN Every Shift

1 p.m. WLS NHL Studio

2 p.m. WLS New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)

3 p.m. WPWR AHL Hockey Rockford IceHogs at Chicago Wolves. From Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (L)

5:30 p.m. CHSN Every Shift 1:30 a.m. CHSN Every Shift

Tuesday

4:30 p.m. ESPN2 The Point (L)

Wednesday

6 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)

6:30 p.m. TNT Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)

9 p.m. TNT Florida Panthers at Utah Hockey Club. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City. (L)

12 a.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT

Friday

5:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)

6 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. (L)

8:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)

10 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

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Honors and achievements: NBA Champion (2016), 8x NBA All-Star (2013-2015, 2017-2019, 2021, 2023), Olympic Gold Medalist (2016), NBA Rookie of the Year (2012)

Saturday

11:30 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

2 p.m. CHSN Every Shift

5:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)

8 p.m. CHSN Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)

8:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)

10 p.m. CHSN Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.

MOTORCYCLE RACING

Saturday

7 p.m. USA AMA Supercross Series Round 1. From Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. (L)

SOCCER

Sunday

8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Fulham vs. Ipswich Town. From Craven Cottage in London. (L)

10:30 a.m. WMAQ Premier League Soccer Liverpool vs. Manchester United. From Anfield in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (L)

Monday

2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Nottingham Forest. (L)

Wednesday

12:55 p.m.

ESPN2 Spanish Super Cup Soccer Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona. Semifinal. (L)

Thursday

12:55 p.m. ESPN2 Spanish Super Cup Soccer Real Madrid vs. Mallorca. Semifinal. (L)

Friday

1:25 p.m. ESPN2 Bundesliga Soccer Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen. (L)

TENNIS

Saturday

9 p.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis First Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (L)

11 p.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis First Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (L)

2 a.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis First Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (L)

NBA: First Overall Draft Picks

1) A French (basketball) revolution! In consecutive NBA drafts, the first overall pick was a player from the French professional league. Victor Wembanyama was first — who followed him in 2024? 2) Nicknamed “The Admiral,” who is the only United States Naval Academy alumnus to be drafted first overall?

3) Basketball is a global game, but it wasn’t until 2006 that a player from Europe was drafted first overall. Who made history as the first European-born player to be taken at the top of the draft? 4) Who was the first player in NBA history to be drafted first overall directly out of high school?

1) Zaccharie Risacher
2) David Robinson (1987)
3) Andrea Bargnani
4) Kwame Brown (2001)

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Doctor’s order: Scott Wolf returns to series work in Fox’s ‘Doc’

Scott Wolf has played doctor before, but not in the way he does in a new series.

The veteran of such shows as “Party of Five” and “Nancy Drew” was a medical man in the then-WB’s “Everwood” and NBC’s “The Night Shift,” and he returns to that profession — and weekly TV work — as a physician with his own agenda in “Doc,” a Fox drama premiering Tuesday, Jan. 7. Based on a fact-inspired Italian series “Doc – Nelle tue mani,” it casts Molly Parker (“Lost in Space”) as Dr. Amy Larsen, a Minneapolis hospital’s no-nonsense internal medicine chief who suffers a brain injury in a car accident, erasing the past eight years of her memory.

She’s shocked by how much she suddenly can’t remember, including her divorce from the facility’s chief medical officer, Dr. Michael Hamda (Omar Metwally, “The Affair”). Her colleague Dr. Richard Miller (Wolf) knows she has damaging information on him that could end his career, though she can’t remember it now; as he assumes her job while she fights to remain a doctor, he worries that she might eventually recall what she knew.

Charlotte Fountain-Jardim (“Ted”) plays the teenage daughter on whom Amy relies to help her fill in missing pieces of her past. “Doc” cast regulars also include Amirah Vann (“How to Get Away With Murder”), Jon-Michael Ecker (“Queen of the South”) and Anya Banerjee (“The Blacklist”).

The executive producers of “Doc” include Barbie Kligman (“Private Practice”) and Hank Steinberg (“Without a Trace”), and they “made it clear that they had no interest in a sort of mustache-twirling, onthe-nose bad guy,” Wolf says. “One of the interesting things about the show is that every character in it, including the central one, is a beautiful but flawed human being. There really are no ‘good people’ or ‘bad people’ here, just people who are doing the best they can to take care of themselves and their families.

“My character happens to be a good person who has wound up in a very bad situation,” the friendly Wolf adds. “Even the most sinister characters within a story never see themselves as bad people. There’s always something guiding them to do what they believe in, and in this case, Richard is living parallel lives ... one that he can show everyone and the other that’s completely hidden from view. He has to manage himself and bear the burden of himself.”

Wolf appreciates that “Doc” lets him continue pursuing the different types of parts he has long sought: “When I finished ‘Party of Five’ years ago, my biggest worry — as I think it is for any actor who comes off a series that’s lasted a significant amount of time — was, ‘Is this the only way that people are going to be able to see me?’ That character, Bailey Salinger, was an earnest person who wore his heart on his sleeve, so I worried, ‘Can I play someone who people can’t trust?’”

Shows including “V” and “The Nine” afforded Wolf such opportunities, he believes, “so I feel like I have been utilized in ways that feel interesting [to] me. What happens when you take someone who had a nice-guy face and put him in a role where you’re not quite sure how you feel about that person? I think that makes for a fun challenge, and not just for me but also for the audience.”

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

competing for trophies, the 82 Annual Golden Globe Awards airs this Sunday, Jan. 5, on CBS, with a full list of nominees available online at goldenglobes.com/articles/nominations-announced-for-82nd-annual-golden-globes/

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Richard Dreyfuss

Q: I enjoy seeing Richard Dreyfuss on Turner Classic Movies, which has shown him in “The Goodbye Girl” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” lately. Was he ever in a weekly series?

A: Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss did quite a bit of TV work early in his career, with guest roles on “Bewitched,” “The Big Valley,” “That Girl,” “The Mod Squad” and “Gunsmoke” among his credits before his movie career really took off with “American Graffiti” in 1973. However, some people may know him for the single line he delivers in the 1967 classic “The Graduate,” in reference to Dustin Hoffman’s Benjamin Braddock: “Should I call the cops?”

Though he did the occasional TV movie afterward — including ABC’s “Victory at Entebbe” (1976), HBO’s “Lansky” (1999) and a CBS version of “Fail Safe” (2000) — it wasn’t until the 2001-02 television year that Dreyfuss became a full-fledged series star. In the CBS drama “The Education of Max Bickford,” Dreyfuss played a professor at an all-women’s college in Massachusetts where his daughter (portrayed by Katee Sackhoff) was a student. The cast also included Marcia Gay Harden, Regina Taylor, Helen Shaver and David McCallum.

With Dreyfuss also among the show’s producers, “The Education of Max Bickford” lasted just one season. While it underwent some changes along the way, particularly with the membership of its creative team, it has a certain place in television history as one of the first series filmed in high definition ... something that has become common for programs since, especially as TV sets have adapted increasingly to that technology.

Scott Wolf in “Doc”
Hosted by comedian and actor Nikki Glaser, this live event celebrates the best from this year’s film and television releases. With stars like Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Glen Powell, Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington
Nikki Glaser hosts the 82 Annual Golden Globe Awards

Premier League Soccer

WMAQ 10:30 a.m.

A big day of sports on NBC kicks off with this exciting matchup between the first place Liverpool and the struggling Manchester United. Can Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United come together to upset Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool?

Worst Cooks in America FOOD 7 p.m.

Sebastian Bach, Cheryl Burke, Frankie Grande, Adam Rippon, Trinity the Tuck, Wes Bergmann, Bartise Bowden, Corinne Olympios, Tiffany Pollard and Rachel Reilly try to prove that they aren’t bad cooks during the latest season of this cooking competition.

82nd Annual Golden Globes

Live from the heart of Hollywood in Los Angeles, stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser hosts the 82nd Golden Globes. During the three-hour telecast, Ted Danson is set to receive the Carol Burnett Award and Viola Davis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Mayfair Witches AMC 8 p.m.

When Lasher (Jack Huston) sets his target on the women in her family, Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) takes it upon herself to subdue the demon she unwittingly birthed into the world in order to protect the family from further tragedy.

When Calls the Heart HALL 8 p.m.

Despite the new Mountie arriving in town, trouble still brews in Coal Valley, Alta. First, Bill (Jack Wagner) and Nathan (Kevin McGarry) search for Lee’s (Kavan Smith) stolen payroll. Then, a mock debate goes off the rails at the local school.

Vienna Blood WTTW 9 p.m.

When a connection is found between a series of murders in Vienna and the leaking of Austro-Hungarian state secrets, Oskar (Juergen Maurer) and Max (Matthew Beard) are tasked with determining the traitor’s identity, no matter the cost.

Matthew Beard in “Vienna Blood”

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T (7:00) <++ Fall ('22) <+ Firestarter ('22)Zac Efron. <++ Old ('21) Vicky Krieps, Gael Garcí a Bernal. <++ Halloween Kills ('21) Jamie Lee Curtis. (:25) <+++ Blade Runner 2049

W < Sharknado 5: Glo < Jeepers Creepers 3 ('17) <++ Halloween Kills ('21) Jamie Lee Curtis. (:25) <+ Prey for the Devil ('22) (:25) <++ Angel Has Fallen ('19)Gerard Butler. Th (7:00) < Come Play <+++ The Northman ('22)Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård. <++ Stillwater ('21) Camille Cottin, Abigail Breslin,Matt Damon. <+++ Nobody ('21)Bob Odenkirk. < Ace Ventura: Pet

F <+++ Nobody ('21) Bob Odenkirk. <+++ Gremlins ('84)Phoebe Cates, Zach Galligan. <++ Ace Ventura: Pet Detective ('94) (:25) <++ Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (:25) <+++ The Mask ('94)

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Nightmare Alley <++ Where the Crawdads Sing ('22) Daisy Edgar-Jones <++
Man Called Otto ('22) Tom Hanks. <+++ Bohemian Rhapsody ('18) Lucy Boynton, Rami Malek.
A-Team ('10)Bradley Cooper, Liam Neeson <+ The Waterboy
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Man ('08) Terrence Howard,Robert

Naked and Afraid XL APL 7 p.m.

When one has no protection, it’s best not to get cocky. However, Malorie is looking for bigger game to hunt after successfully killing a caiman. Meanwhile, Adam reveals a shocking secret: he hasn’t been sharing any of his food with the group.

Kids Baking Championship FOOD 7 p.m.

This season, a new set of kid bakers step up to create all kinds of animal-themed treats. A parrot named Chicken and a cockatoo named Teva help the kids with a jungle-inspired dessert during this season premiere. Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown host.

Mysteries of the Unknown TRAV 7 p.m.

Host Don Wildman unearths a new set of extraordinary artifacts in the latest episode of this docuseries. This time, Wildman searches a witch’s grave, looks for the canary in the coal mine and examines the beheading of President Andrew Jackson.

Antiques Roadshow WTTW 7 p.m.

For this season premiere, the appraisers head to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark., where they inspect the 1976 cover art of Marvel UK Super Spider-Man #175, a 1926 Rogers Hornsby sterling trophy and more.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht BRAVO 8 p.m.

It’s a bad day for Daisy during this latest episode, as she gets emotional when two crew members confront her after the guests complain about her service. Meanwhile, Chef Cloyce makes plans to woo Daisy. However, will Daisy be receptive after a bad day?

Contraband: Seized at the Airport DISC 8 p.m.

Contraband: Seized at the Airport follows Department of Homeland Security officers at five airports across the US. It’s a behind-thescenes look into the shocking world of domestic and foreign contraband investigation, and you’ll never fly the same again!

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Cloyce Martin from “Below Deck Sailing Yacht”

Married at First Sight LIFE 7 p.m.

To celebrate their one-month anniversaries, the couples put together a fun event filled with whiskey tasting, picnics and a tree-lined obstacle course. However, multiple disagreements and a shocking job resignation threaten to derail the event.

Deal or No Deal Island WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.

After making a huge splash with its first season, this unique take on “Deal or No Deal” is back with 14 new contestants, three of which — David Genat, Parvati Shallow and Dr. Will Kirby— already used to the high stakes of reality television. Kitchen Nightmares

Gordon Ramsay’s road to Super Bowl LIX continues, as he takes another New Orleans-based restaurant under his guidance to prepare them for the biggest week in sports. Along with Ramsay, each episode will feature appearances by current and former NFL stars.

Will Trent WLS 7 p.m.

After the shocking end to Season 2, things get back to a semblance of normal during this premiere, as Will (Ramon Rodriguez) meets new ADA Marion Alba (Gina Rodriguez). Meanwhile, an ER doctor (Scott Foley) takes interest in Angie (Erika Christensen).

7 Little Johnstons TLC 8 p.m.

The Johnstons are back for a new season of their hit reality show — and they have a new addition in Liz and Brice’s baby girl, Leighton. Having a newborn in the mix certainly makes the house livelier, especially with all the celebrations this season.

Doc WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.

When a traumatic brain injury sustained in a car accident erases the last eight years of her life, Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) is given the rare chance to become a totally different person. However, the baggage of the world she can’t remember remains.

Joe Manganiello hosts “Deal or No Deal Island”

The STREAM Scene

“On Call” - Season 1 (Jan. 9)

This adrenalized and visceral police drama follows a rookie (Brandon Larracuente) and veteran officer (Troian Bellisario) duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Shot with a mixture of hand-held cameras, bodycam and dash-cam footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community. Additional cast includes Lori Loughlin, Rich Ting and Eriq La Salle.

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“Antwone Fisher” (Available Now)

Inspired by a true story, this biographical drama follows Antwone Fisher (Derek Luke), a young navy man, who is forced to see a psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of Antwone’s treatment, a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins.

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“American Primeval” (Jan. 9)

America, 1857. Peace is the shrinking minority and very few possess grace — even fewer know compassion. There is no safe haven in these brutal lands, and only one goal matters: survival. A fictionalized dramatization of the birth of the American West, this six-episode series stars Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Derek Hinkey, Joe Tippett, Jai Courtney, Preston Mota, Shawnee Pourier and Shea Whigham.

Cassandra Peterson

Q: Has Elvira always been portrayed by the same person or is it a role passed to other actresses throughout the years? And is the original actress still working?

A: The one and only, original Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is still going strong.

The character is a creation of actress Cassandra Peterson, debuting in 1981 as host of the B-movie film series “Elvira’s Movie Macabre” on local L.A. station KHJ-TV.

It’s understandable to think the actress may have changed, partly because there’s a lot of makeup involved in the costume that could potentially

“Goosebumps: The Vanishing”Season 2 (Jan. 10)

Fraternal twins Devin (Sam McCarthy) and Cece (Jayden Bartels) are adjusting to life with their recently divorced dad, Anthony (David Schwimmer). When the duo discovers a threat stirring, they quickly realize that dark secrets are among them, triggering a chain of events that unravel a profound mystery. As they delve into the unknown, Devin, Cece and their friends — Alex (Francesca Noel), CJ (Elijah M. Cooper) and Frankie (Galilea La Salvia) — find themselves entangled in the chilling tale of four teenagers who mysteriously vanished in 1994.

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hide face changes, but also because Peterson has aged incredibly well — supernaturally, even.

But it’s always been her, and continues to be today, more than 40 years on.

It was, for example, Peterson in the plunging black gown and white makeup doing a series of shorts on Netflix called “Netflix and Chills With Dr. Elvira” in 2021. And, it was her Valley girl voice appearing as Elvira in a series of Scooby-Doo cartoons in the late 2010s. Plus, folks in California may have seen Peterson as Elvira reviving her

popular Halloween show this past October at the Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park in Buena Park.

To have that kind of longevity, a star has to change with the times, and Elvira has. That includes feuding with other celebrities in the tabloids, which is seemingly a crucial part of being an entertainer today. She had a minor fracas in the headlines back in October when, during her Knott’s Berry Farm show, she claimed that pop star Ariana Grande refused to take a backstage photo with her. (Apologies were made and everyone seems to have moved on.)

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47. Run away

48. Make it

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19. Palindromic girl’s name

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Jim Parsons

Q: Why haven’t I seen Jim Parsons much since “The Big Bang Theory” ended? It seems like everyone else on the cast got big new roles, why not him?

A: Stars who play exaggerated, iconic characters generally have a harder time finding their next big thing after their shows end. They also often take breaks from the screen, sometimes returning to the work they did before to rediscover their love of showbiz.

Jim Parsons, best known for playing the outrageously nerdy Sheldon Cooper in “The Big Bang Theory,” has followed this pattern to the letter.

Though he did a few small screen roles prior to breaking out in CBS’s mega-hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” in 2007, he was mostly a stage actor. And he’s returned to the stage now.

He recently appeared in a Broadway revival of the classic play “Our Town.” And, he earned a Tony Award nomination earlier in 2024 for his role in another Broadway show, “Mother Play.”

Of course, his shift from “Big Bang” to Broadway wasn’t direct. He took a few new screen roles immediately after his sitcom ended, most notably in the Netflix movie “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” a biography of serial killer Ted Bundy (played

film by Zac Efron, “The Iron Claw,” 2023).

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TCM celebrates the late King of Rock and Roll’s 90th birthday with a day filled of movies starring Elvis Presley. First up is this 1968 musical comedy that sees Presley star as a carefree photographer struggling to work two full-time jobs.

Jailhouse Rock

TCM 7 p.m.

TCM celebrates the late King of Rock and Roll’s 90th birthday with a day filled of movies starring Elvis Presley, including this 1957 musical drama. Presley stars as Vince Everett, an ex-convict that becomes a rock star after being released from prison.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.

A new batch of celebrities, including Denise Richards, Stephen Baldwin and Cam Newton, are ready to enlist during Season 3 of this grueling reality series. Led by an elite team of ex-special forces operatives, the celebs try their best to survive.

Shifting Gears WLS 7 p.m.

Tim Allen and Kat Dennings star as car shop owner Matt and his estranged daughter Riley in this all-new sitcom. When Riley and her teenage children move in with Matt, the two begin to heal their damaged relationship amongst all their silly antics.

Guy’s Grocery Games FOOD 8 p.m.

After competing in the Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions,” four up-and-coming chefs try their luck at this network staple for a big cash prize. However, they’ll first need to survive one of the show’s oldest games, the frozen food can-can.

Chicago Fire WEEK WMAQ 8 p.m.

Cruz’s (Joe Minoso) past catches up with him on tonight’s return from the holiday break. Big things are in store for the crew of Firehouse 51 during the latter half of Season 13, including the first One Chicago crossover in five years.

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Young Frankenstein TCM 7 p.m.

When respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) inherits his infamous grandfather’s estate, he takes it upon himself to complete his grandfather’s work and prove once and for all that the notorious doctor wasn’t insane.

Hollywood Squares

WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.

Over 20 years after filming its final episode, this classic game show is back with a new lease on life. Hosted by Nate Burleson and Drew Barrymore, two contestants compete in a game of tic-tac-toe where the squares are occupied by celebrity guests.

Hell’s Kitchen WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.

Season 23 continues with chef Gordon Ramsay providing what can best be described as “motivation” to the remaining chefs as they battle to stand out, avoid elimination and possibly win top honors as the best head chef, among other prizes.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition WLS 7 p.m.

Hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, along with homebuilder Taylor Morrison and his team of builders and contractors, continue to help families in need of full-on home renovations in this all-new episode of the famed home makeover series.

Lost Treasures of the Bible NGC 8 p.m.

The latest episode of this immersive docuseries follows the archaeologists as they travel to Iraq to shed light on what influenced the Bible’s epic Tower of Babel story. What new evidence will they find during this major excavation?

Swamp People: Serpent Invasion HISTORY 8:35 p.m.

The hunters take desperate measures to protect the Everglades during this all-new episode. First, Troy and Pickle use a helicopter to get to a remote hunting spot. Then, Bruce, Kaylyn and Dusty workshop some radical new ways of trapping pythons.

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Bellizaire feature in “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

MTV 7 p.m.

The talent show from the Season 17 premiere continues during this second episode. As the 14 new drag queens prepare to show off their wondrous performance skills, rapper and singer Doechii joins host RuPaul as a judge for the talent show.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

USA 7 p.m.

Live from the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., it’s the dawning of a new era for WWE’s blue brand as the transfer window comes to close. Which stars did general manager Nick Aldis pick up for “SmackDown” during the monthlong signing frenzy?

Keeping Up With the Joneses

HBO 7:10 p.m.

An ordinary couple (Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher) discover it’s not easy keeping up with their gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors, the Joneses, especially when they discover that Mr. and Mrs. Jones (Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot) are actually spies.

Lopez vs Lopez

WEEK WMAQ 7:30 p.m.

George (George Lopez) and Mayan (Mayan Lopez) try their best to navigate all the headaches and dysfunction that come from reconnecting to find the joy in making up for lost time — all alongside their offbeat extended family — during this latest episode.

Whose Line Is It Anyway? WGN 8 p.m.

Get ready to laugh as longtime improv specialists Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie respond to the prompts of host Aisha Tyler and special guest Chris Jackson with spontaneous skits, preposterous parodies and impressive improvisations.

20/20

WLS 8 p.m.

Hosts David Muir and Deborah Roberts are staples of this investigative series, which delves into everything from true crime to celebrity scandals. With correspondents Juju Chang, John Quinones and Diane Sawyer, they relay the U.S.’s biggest stories.

Colin Mochrie stars in “Whose Line is it Anyway?”

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Two Half Men <++ Demolition Man ('93) Wesley Snipes,Sandra Bullock, Sylvester Stallone. <++ The Matrix Revolutions ('03)

Mortal Kombat ('95) Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson, Robin Shou. (:15) <+++ Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ('71) Jack Albertson, Gene Wilder.

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Doubtfire ('93)Sally Field,Pierce Brosnan, Robin Williams (:35) <++ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil ('19)Elle Fanning, Harris Dickinson, Angelina Jolie. (:15) <+++ Zootopia ('16) Voices of Jason Bateman,

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Liello, Raffa Virago.
Father ('22)Kimon Kouris, Valentina B attrick, Sarah Drew.
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trivia quiz

Fit for TV

Questions:

1) True or false: “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” which returns for a third season on Jan. 8, is based on a British series.

2) Who was the host of the first and longest-running (1959-1985) nationally syndicated fitness show?

3) In which year did “The Biggest Loser” premiere on NBC?

4) From 1992 to 1997, MTV aired a dance music show that also spun off a few home workout videos — name the show.

5) Which YouTube comedy-fitness series follows Kevin Hart and his famous friends as they try different workouts?

6) Name the host of “Strong” (or “S.T.R.O.N.G.”), the Sylvester Stallone-produced reality series that ran for one season on NBC.

7) How many celebrities competed in each season of “Celebrity Fit Club”?

8) Which Daytime Emmy-winning talk show was hosted by Richard Simmons?

Brody Jenner in “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test”

9) Which wedding-themed weight loss show aired for one season (2011) on The CW?

10) Which weight-loss show was a spin-off of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover” franchise?

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“Extreme Weight Loss”

“The Richard Simmons Show” 9) “Shedding for the Wedding”

Gabrielle Reece

“Kevin Hart: What the Fit”

“The Grind”

“A Real Bug’s Life” - Season 2 (Disney+ — Jan. 15, Season Premiere)

Inspired by the World of Disney and Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” (1998), this Disney+ Original series from National Geographic takes viewers on another extraordinary adventure into the micro-bug world — where the forces of nature play out on a completely different scale and miniature creatures rely on amazing superpowers to make it through each day. Narrated by Awkwafina, new bug journeys await, full of more mind-blowing behaviors and larger-thanlife characters.

The Kitchen FOOD 10 a.m.

Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian share their double-duty dinner ideas and rollover recipes, including Southwest-style tofu stuffed peppers and roasted eggplant and butternut squash, during this latest episode.

College Basketball WFLD 1 p.m.

As March Madness draws ever closer, it’s time for teams to make big moves to secure their seeding in the tournament. This is especially true when fifth place Georgetown Hoyas faces sixth place UConn Huskies at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Born Yesterday TCM 7 p.m.

While in Washington, D.C., to do some lobbying, garbage tycoon Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford) hires Paul Verrall (William Holden) to educate his mistress, Billie Dawn (Judy Holliday), in proper etiquette. However, Paul ends up falling for Billie.

NFL Football WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.

Football fans better strap in for the first of many exciting weekends as the first batch of NFL Wild Card games air today. Twelve teams compete for a chance of continuing their playoff run into the divisional round. Which teams will move on?

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Jeff Mauro, Sunny Anderson, Geoffrey Zakarian and Katie Lee Biegel from “The Kitchen”

Thursday: Meatloaf

BBQ & Potato

Friday: Fish Specials

Sat/Sun: Breakfast Specials

They’re back, and so is the drama. “7 Little Johnstons” returns with the premiere of its 15th season, airing this Tuesday, Jan. 7, on TLC.

Now entering their 10th year on air, the Johnston family has certainly changed since fans were first introduced to them back in 2015. From graduations, to secret weddings, to newborn babies, the family has grown through milestones, facing situations that both drew them together and tore them apart. Now, with Season 15 on the horizon, fans are anxiously awaiting to hear where the Johnstons stand now.

“The Johnstons are back!” TLC exclaimed in a news release for the new season. “Liz and Brice’s baby girl, Leighton, has arrived home safely from the hospital, and the lively Johnston family quickly realizes that life gets even more interesting with a newborn in the mix. As Liz and Brice navigate their new roles as parents, Trent and Amber embrace their new titles as Lolly and Boppa, though not without a few growing pains.

“Amidst the joy, Trent faces mysterious health issues, adding a layer of concern to the family’s dynamic. This season also brings plenty of celebrations: Trent and Amber mark their 25th wedding anniversary, Anna and Amber graduate from college and Emma and Alex graduate from high school. However, when Anna decides to skip Alex and Emma’s ceremony, it causes an unexpected rift in the usually jovial Johnston family,” TLC concludes.

Eagle-eyed fans of the series may have noticed that Anna has gone through plenty of ups and downs as of late. The 24-year-old has been active on her social media, explaining in an Instagram post

that her relationship with family members was “horrible” (per Screen Rant).

“Additionally,” Screen Rant explains, “the ‘7 Little Johnstons’ cast member also said she broke up with her boyfriend, Darius Anderson. However, Anna recently updated her social media, posting a carousel of images of her friends, her furry babies and other behind-thescenes pictures from ‘7 Little Johnstons’ filming. There was also a picture of Anna and Darius even though the reality star had previously stated they had split. Therefore, it will be a matter of time before viewers know what’s happening to Anna.”

From executive producers Neil Bowman (“1000-lb Sisters”), Bill Hayes (“Jon & Kate Plus 8”), Amy Doyle (“Sister Wives”) and more, “7 Little Johnstons” returns Tuesday, Jan. 7, on TLC.

CAROLINE COLLACUTT
The Johnston family from “7 Little Johnstons”

movies of the week

Enchanted +++ (2007, Children) Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey. FREEFRM Thu. 3:30 p.m.

21 Jump Street +++ (2012, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. TBS Thu. 10 p.m.

5,000 Fingers of Dr. T., The +++ (1953, Children) Peter Lind Hayes, Hans Conried. TCM Fri. 9 p.m.

American Made +++ (2017, Adventure) Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson. AMC Mon. 7 p.m.

Ant-Man and The Wasp +++ (2018, Action) Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly. TNT Thu. 4:30 p.m. Apollo 13 +++ (1995, History) Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton. AMC Fri. 10 p.m.

Avengers: Infinity War +++ (2018, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth. TNT Thu. 7 p.m., Fri. 3:57 p.m.

Aviator, The +++ (2004, History) Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett. PARSHO Wed. 6 p.m.

Backdraft +++ (1991, Thriller) Kurt Russell, William Baldwin. SUNDANC Mon. 4:45 p.m., Mon. 10:30 p.m.

Bad Guys, The +++ (2022, Animated) Voices of Sam Rockwell, Zazie Beetz. SYFY Fri. 6:26 p.m. Barkleys of Broadway, The +++ (1949, Musical) Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers. TCM Mon. 5 p.m.

Beauty and the Beast +++ (2017, Children) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens. FREEFRM Fri. 7 p.m.

Captain America: Civil War +++ (2016, Action) Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.. FX Tue. 7 p.m.

Cast Away +++ (2000, Drama) Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt. E! Fri. 2:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 p.m.

Cinderella +++ (2015, Children) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. FREEFRM Tue. 7:30 p.m.

Coming to America +++ (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall. BET Sat. 7 p.m.

Crazy Rich Asians +++ (2018, Romance) Constance Wu, Henry Golding. VH1 Sat. 7 p.m.

Creature From the Black Lagoon +++ (1954, Horror) Richard Carlson, Julie Adams. TCM Mon. 7 p.m.

Dark Victory +++ (1939, Drama) Bette Davis, George Brent. TCM Thu. 3 p.m.

Departed, The +++ (2006, Thriller) Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon. AMC Tue. 4:30 p.m.

Doctor Strange +++ (2016, Action) Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor. TNT Mon. 7 p.m.

Dumb and Dumber +++ (1994, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels. E! Mon. 3 p.m., Mon. 7:30 p.m. E

Elvis: That’s the Way It Is +++ (1970, Documentary) TCM Wed. 10:15 p.m.

Encanto +++ (2021, Animated) Voices of Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero. FREEFRM Mon. 5 p.m.

Fifth Element, The +++ (1997, Sci-Fi) Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman. BBCA Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 9:07 p.m.

Finding Nemo ++++ (2003, Animated) Voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres. A clown fish (Albert Brooks) searches for his missing son. DISN Fri. 7 p.m.

Flight +++ (2012, Drama) Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle. PARSHO Wed. 9 p.m.

For Me and My Gal +++ (1942, Musical) Judy Garland, Gene Kelly. TCM Mon. 3 p.m.

Galaxy Quest +++ (1999, Comedy) Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver. BBCA Sun. 2:45 p.m.

Ghostbusters +++ (1984, Comedy) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. BBCA Fri. 5:30 p.m.

Goodfellas ++++ (1990, Crime Story) Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta. Henry Hill rises through the ranks of a crime branch. AMC Tue. 8 p.m.

Goonies, The +++ (1985, Children) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin. E! Sun. 9:30 p.m.

Green Mile, The +++ (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse. AMC Fri. 6 p.m.

Hateful Eight, The +++ (2015, Western) Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell. PARSHO Fri. 10:30 p.m.

Hell or High Water +++ (2016, Thriller) Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine. PARSHO Sun. 5:15 p.m.

Hitch +++ (2005, Romance) Will Smith, Eva Mendes. WGN Sun. 6 p.m.

I Am Legend +++ (2007, Sci-Fi) Will Smith, Alice Braga. AMC Wed. 9:30 p.m.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. PAR Sat. 4 p.m., Sat. 9:30 p.m.

Inside Out +++ (2015, Animated) Voices of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith. FREEFRM Tue. 5:30 p.m.

Iron Man 3 +++ (2013, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow. SYFY Sat. 6:30 p.m.

Jerry Maguire +++ (1996, Romance) Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr.. VH1 Sat. 4 p.m.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle +++ (2017, Adventure) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. FX Sun. 7 p.m.

Kingsman: The Secret Service +++ (2014, Action) Colin Firth, Michael Caine. PAR Tue. 7 p.m.

Little Mermaid, The ++++ (1989, Animated) Voices of Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll. Disney’s Oscar-winning version of the fairy tale. FREEFRM Thu. 8:05 p.m.

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Lost Boys, The +++ (1987, Horror) Jason Patric, Corey Haim. IFC Fri. 10:45 p.m., Sat. 3:45 p.m., SUNDANC Sun. 6 p.m., Sun. 9:07 p.m. M

Mad Max: Fury Road +++ (2015, Action) Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron. TNT Mon. 4:30 p.m., Mon. 9:30 p.m.

Mask, The +++ (1994, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz. SYFY Thu. 8:30 p.m., Fri. 4:26 p.m. Matrix Reloaded, The +++ (2003, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. AMC Sat. 3 p.m. Matrix, The +++ (1999, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. AMC Sat. 6 p.m. Men in Black +++ (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. USA Thu. 7 p.m. Menace II Society +++ (1993, Drama) Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett Smith. VH1 Tue. 7 p.m., Wed. 4:30 p.m.

New Jack City +++ (1991, Crime Story) Wesley Snipes, Ice-T. VH1 Mon. 9 p.m., Tue. 4:30 p.m. No Country for Old Men +++ (2007, Thriller) Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem. PARSHO Thu. 4:55 p.m.

Nobody +++ (2021, Action) Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen. SYFY Thu. 3 p.m.

Northman, The +++ (2022, Adventure) Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman. SYFY Wed. 6 p.m. Now, Voyager +++ (1942, Drama) Bette Davis, Claude Rains. TCM Thu. 5 p.m.

Oh, God! +++ (1977, Comedy) George Burns, John Denver. TCM Thu. 9 p.m.

Other Guys, The +++ (2010, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. MTV Sun. 9:30 p.m., Mon. 7 p.m.

Perfect Storm, The +++ (2000, Thriller) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg. AMC Thu. 9 p.m.

Pitch Perfect +++ (2012, Romance) Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin. BRAVO Fri. 7 p.m., Fri. 9:30 p.m.

Pledge, The +++ (2001, Mystery) Jack Nicholson, Robin Wright Penn. PARSHO Tue. 4:45 p.m.

Point Break +++ (1991, Action) Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves. AMC Tue. 11 p.m.

Princess and the Frog, The +++ (2009, Animated) Voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos. FREEFRM Thu. 6 p.m.

Raiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. An archaeologist races Nazis to find a powerful relic. PAR Sat. 7 p.m.

Ralph Breaks the Internet +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. FREEFRM Sat. 8:50 p.m. S

Show People +++ (1928, Comedy) Marion Davies, William Haines. TCM Sun. 11:15 p.m.

Shrek 2 +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. NICK Tue. 5 p.m., Wed. 4 p.m.

Sicario +++ (2015, Thriller) Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro. SYFY Sun. 11:16 p.m., Mon. 2:46 p.m. Solid Gold Cadillac, The +++ (1956, Comedy) Judy Holliday, Paul Douglas. TCM Sat. 9 p.m. Spider-Man: Far From Home +++ (2019, Action) Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson. FX Fri. 5 p.m. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson. FX Fri. 11 p.m. T

Tangled +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi. DISN Sun. 7 p.m. There Will Be Blood ++++ (2007, Drama) Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano. An oil tycoon becomes morally bankrupt as his fortune grows. PARSHO Sat. 3:30 p.m.

This Is the End +++ (2013, Comedy) VH1 Sun. 4:30 p.m.

Thor: Ragnarok +++ (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston. FX Sat. 6 p.m.

Top Gun +++ (1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. CMT Sun. 4:30 p.m., Sun. 9 p.m., PAR Wed. 7 p.m.

Toy Story 3 +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. WLS Sun. 8 p.m.

Untouchables, The ++++ (1987, Crime Story) Kevin Costner, Sean Connery. Incorruptible government agents move against Al Capone. PARSHO Fri. 5 p.m. W

Wedding Crashers +++ (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn. COMEDY Sat. 9 p.m. Wedding Singer, The +++ (1998, Romance) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. TNT Sun. 2:30 p.m., Sun. 11 p.m.

Weird Science +++ (1985, Comedy) Kelly LeBrock, Anthony Michael Hall. IFC Fri. 4 p.m., SUNDANC Sun. 11:09 p.m.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory +++ (1971, Children) Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson. E! Sun. 2:30 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m., SYFY Fri. 8:28 p.m., Sat. 4:15 p.m.

Wizard of Oz, The ++++ (1939, Family) Judy Garland, Frank Morgan. A tornado whisks a Kansas girl to a magical land. TNT Sun. 6:30 p.m., TCM Fri. 7 p.m.

World War Z +++ (2013, Horror) Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos. AMC Wed. 7 p.m., Thu. 3:30 p.m. Wreck-It Ralph +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. FREEFRM Sat. 6:45 p.m.

Young Frankenstein ++++ (1974, Comedy) Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle. Dr. Frankenstein’s grandson returns to Transylvania. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.

Zombieland +++ (2009, Comedy) Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg. AMC Wed. 5 p.m.

The Green Mile airing Fri. at 6 on AMC

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