TV Raises Its Glass to Toast a New Season of Fresh Faces and Iconic Comebacks
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2018 midseason TV raises its glass to toast a new season of fresh faces and iconic comebacks COURTESY OF GRACENOTE By Jay Bobbin and John Crook *All times Eastern; subject to change Three new SHOWS CHILD >> The title of this new series is appropriate, but may suggest that it’s something it isn’t SUPPORT … but it is a game show, with Ricky Gervais among its creative forces. The sly actor- Premieres: Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. comedian chats with five youngsters and gets them to answer questions – which then are posed to adult contestants, who can rely on the kids to “save” them if they’re stumped. Fred Savage, who’s been doing quite a bit of sitcom directing lately, is the host. to watch on ABC! >> To a television season that already has seen revivals of “Will & Grace,” “Dynasty” and “S.W.A.T,” add another as this sitcom returns with its original AMERICAN IDOL cast. A big question is how Dan Premieres: March 11 at 8 p.m. (John Goodman) still can be present, as those who know the show will realize, but Roseanne What’s not-so-new is new again as this search for the next singing star >> Barr and company evidently have switches networks after a two-year absence. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel figured out a way as they resume Richie form the new judging panel as Ryan Seacrest returns to host, again starting the saga of the Conner family. the process with auditions from cities around the country … and a focus on the Both “Beckys,” Lecy Goranson and personal stories of those hoping to move past the initial phase and actually take the ROSEANNE Premieres: March 27 at 8 p.m. (in a different role this time) Sarah performance stage. Chalke, also are back. MORE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3 TUESDAY, JAN. 9 RETURNING •The Goldbergs 8 p.m. •The Mayor 9:30 p.m. : •Speechless 8:30 p.m. FAVORITES •Modern Family 9 p.m. THURSDAY, JAN. 18 •American Housewife 9:31 p.m. •Grey’s Anatomy 8 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 1 •Match Game 10 p.m. •Scandal 9 p.m. •The Bachelor 8 p.m. (SEASON 3 PREMIERE) •How to Get Away With Murder (SEASON 22 PREMIERE) 10 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 5 TUESDAY, JAN. 2 •Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 •The Middle 8 p.m. 9:01 p.m. •Designated Survivor 10 p.m. •Fresh Off the Boat 8:30 p.m. •blackish 9 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 8 FRIDAY, MARCH 2 •Kevin (Probably) Saves the World 10 p.m. •The Good Doctor 10:01 p.m. •Once Upon a Time 8 p.m. PG 2 MIDSEASON 2018 COURTESY OF GRACENOTE SHOWS ON THESE! INSTINCT Premieres: March 11 at 8 p.m. LIVING BIBLICALLY Premieres: Feb. 26 at 9:30 p.m. Patterson and Cumming also are executive producers of the show. >> This new comedy’s title can be taken quite literally, since the central character (played by ”The Real O’Neals” alum Jay R. Ferguson) uses the lessons of the Bible to navigate contemporary >> After his run on “The Good Wife,” Alan Cumming resumes series work as an ex-CIA life. He quickly finds that’s not always easy, as good as his -- and man turned college professor and author. He’s forced to call his old skills back into play when the Good Book’s -- intentions are. The cast also includes series- his first book is used as sort of a play-by-play manual … by a serial killer. The adaptation of television veterans Ian Gomez (“Cougar Town”), David Krumholtz a novel by James Patterson (“Zoo”) also features Bojana Novakovic, Naveen Andrews and (“NUMB3RS”) and Camryn Manheim (“The Practice”). Sharon Leal. THURSDAY, JAN. 4 MORE •The Big Bang Theory 8 p.m. RETURNING •Young Sheldon 8:31 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 15 •Mom 9:01 p.m. •Kevin Can Wait 8 p.m. FAVORITES: •Life in Pieces 9:30 p.m. •Man With a Plan 8:30 p.m. •S.W.A.T. 10 p.m. •Superior Donuts 9 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 2 •9JKL 9:30 p.m. •NCIS 8 p.m FRIDAY, JAN. 5 •Scorpion 10 p.m. •Bull 9 p.m. •MacGyver 8 p.m. •NCIS: New Orleans 10 p.m. •Hawaii Five-0 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 •Blue Bloods 10 p.m. •Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3 •The Amazing Race 8 p.m. SUNDAY, JAN. 7 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 (SEASON 30 PREMIERE) •Wisdom of the Crowd 8 p.m. •Survivor 8 p.m. BULL •SEAL Team 9 p.m. •NCIS: Los Angeles 9 p.m. (SEASON 36 PREMIERE) •Criminal Minds 10 p.m. •Madam Secretary 10 p.m. COURTESY OF GRACENOTE MIDSEASON 2018 pg 3 BLACK LIGHTNING Premieres: Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. LIFE SENTENCE Premieres: TBA >> Another DC Comics character joins The CW series lineup as Cress Williams (“Hart of Dixie”) plays a charter-high-school principal who left his >> After a long run as one of the “Pretty Little Liars,” Lucy Hale headlines her days as a crime-fighting vigilante long in the past. Or so he thought, since the own series as a cancer patient who has lived for years like each day is her last. activities of a gang prompt him to take up his secret crusade for justice again, She suddenly learns she’s been cured, and she has to deal with the aftereffects of to protect both his family and the community at large. The show’s executive her impulsive decisions – such as the marriage to an Englishman (Elliot Knight) producers include “Girlfriends” alums Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. that she thought wouldn’t last long -- and also with a batch of family secrets that were kept from her. TUESDAY, JAN. 16 MORE The Flash 8 p.m. RETURNING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17 Riverdale 8 p.m. FAVORITES: Dynasty 9 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 1 THURSDAY, JAN. 18 Valor 9 p.m. Supernatural 8 p.m. Arrow 9 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 5 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 8 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 26 Jane the Virgin 9 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 15 Supergirl 8 p.m. MONDAY, FEB. 12 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 8 p.m. continued on next page PG 4 MIDSEASON 2018 COURTESY OF GRACENOTE LA TO VEGAS THE Premieres: Jan. 2 at 9 p.m. RESIDENT Premieres: Jan. 21 at 10 p.m.; moves >> “Wings” was a comedy about to Mondays at 9 p.m. on Jan. 22 an airline, and while this one – from THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR executive producers including Will >> In a season that already has Ferrell and Steve Levitan (“Modern reaffirmed how potent and popular a Family”) -- also is that, it has a drama series about doctors can be, this STARDOM Premieres: Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. different tone. The route is the same addition follows several young medics every weekend (check the title as they train for their careers. The again), with the passengers taking ensemble cast includes Matt Czuchry a gamble on being much richer >> Television certainly has had its share of singing contests, so one way to do a (“The Good Wife”), Emily VanCamp on the trip back. Dylan McDermott new one is to invert the process, starting with four singers determined to be terrific (“Revenge”) and Melina Kanakaredes (“The Practice”) makes a departure …which they have to continue to prove, to keep a challenger from knocking them (“CSI: NY”), and there’s also impressive from his usual dramatic work here, out of the competition. So it is with this series, which also boasts some well-known pedigree behind the camera: Filmmaker co-starring with Peter Stormare talents: host Fergie and judges Sean Combs, DJ Kahled, Meghan Trainor and Phillip Noyce (“Patriot Games”), who (“Fargo”) and Ed Weeks (“The music executive Charlie Walk. directed the pilot, also is among the Mindy Project”). executive producers. >> Acclaimed producer Ryan Murphy puts his stamp on a series about first responders with this drama, examining both their professional and personal levels whether police officers, firefighters or paramedics. Two veterans of Murphy’s “American Horror Story,” Angela Bassett and Connie Britton, are in the ensemble cast here. Peter Krause (fresh off two seasons on “The 9-1-1 Catch”), Aisha Hinds (“Shots Fired”) and Rockmond Dunbar Premieres: Jan. 3 at 9 p.m. (“Prison Break”) also are among the show’s stars. MORE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3 RETURNING •The X-Files 8 p.m. FAVORITES: (SEASON 11 PREMIERE) SUNDAY, JAN. 7 MONDAY, JAN. 1 •The Simpsons 8 p.m. •Lucifer 8 p.m. •Ghosted 8:30 p.m. •Gifted 9 p.m. •Family Guy 9 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 2 SUNDAY, JAN. 14 •Lethal Weapon 8 p.m. •Bob’s Burgers 7:30 p.m. •The Mick 9:30 p.m. •The Last Man on Earth 9:30 p.m LETHAL WEAPON COURTESY OF GRACENOTE MIDSEASON 2018 pg 5 >> Comparisons to “Glee” are inevitable, but it should be noted that this drama is based on a true story. Josh Radnor (“How I Met Your Mother”) has the central role as a teacher who becomes the supervisor of his school’s theater department, portending big changes for the facility – and also for the surrounding community. Produced by Jason Katims (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”), the show also features Marley Shelton, Auli’i Cravalho (“Moana”) and Rosie Perez. Premieres: Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. RISE Premieres: March 13 at 10:01 p.m.; moves to Tuesdays at 9 p.m.