New on TV in January 2012 are twenty-two new series premieres. Couch potatoes can look forward to new dramas, comedies, and even more reality TV. Which one will you tune in to watch?
New series premieres are listed alphabetical by TV titles.
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All times listed as EST.
Programming schedules subject to change.
24 Hour Catwalk (LIFETIME)
Tuesdays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 10, 2012
Each episode of 24 Hour Catwalk showcases four designers who are challenged to create and make a three-piece collection in just 24 hours. Hosted by Alexa Chung.
Alcatraz (FOX)
Mondays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 16, 2012
Investigative leads that point to dead Alcatraz inmates reveal some startling news to Detective Rebecca Madsen. Now she has to dig deep to discover the real truth about what really happened at Alcatraz. Alcatraz stars Sarah Jones (Sons of Anarchy), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Jorge Garcia (Lost), Parminder Nagra (ER), and Santiago Cabrera (Heroes).
Angry Boys (HBO)
Sundays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 1, 2012
This satirical commentary from Chris Lilley (Summer Heights High) is a mix of frat boy humor, and a pinch of social commentary.
Are You There, Chelsea? (NBC)
Wednesdays @ 8:30pm; Series Premiere January 11, 2012
What decisions have you made when faced with life changing choices? Chelsea Newman was in jail for DUI when she faced hers. Are You There, Chelsea? is based on the best-selling novel by Chelsea Handler and stars Laura Prepon (That ’70s Show’s Donna) as the lead character and co-stars Mark Povinelli as Todd, Chelsea Handler as Sloane and Lauren Lapkus as Dee Dee.
Caged (MTV)
Mondays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 9, 2012
After graduating high school these teens – Daniel, Matt, Wes and Jessica – try to break out their Louisiana small town cages and into amateur fighting.
Celebrity Wife Swap (ABC)
Tuesdays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 3, 2012
We’ve seen regular couples do it, now it’s time for the celebrities to swap households. Participating celebrities include Tracey Gold (Growing Pains) and Carnie Wilson (singer/actress), Gary Busey (comedian) and Ted Haggard (Evangelical pastor), Flavor Flav (rapper) and Dee Snyder (Twister Sister rock star), Niecy Nach (comedian) and Tina Yothers (Family Ties), and Mick Foley (pro wrestler) and Antonio Sabato Jr (actor/model).
Common Law (USA)
Thursdays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 26, 2012
Two cops who can’t get along are sent to couple’s therapy by their captain to try to resolve their issues. Why not just assign them new partner? Common Law stars Michael Ealy, Warren Kole, Jack McGee, and Sonya Walger.
The Finder (FOX)
Thursdays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 12, 2012
Despite the brain damage caused by an IED, Walter, an Iraqi war veteran, gained an unexpected gift – he is able to find anyone and anything in no time at all. He is The Finder. The Finder stars Geoff Stults as Walter, Michael Clarke Duncan as Leo, and Mercedes Masohn as Deputy U.S. Marshal Isabel Zambada.
The Firm (NBC)
Thursdays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 12, 2012
2-Hour Pre-series Premiere, Sunday, January 8, 2012 @ 9:00pm
The Firm picks up where the feature film ended in 1993. After being in the Witness Protection Program for 10 years, the McDeere family is ready to return to their old lives. But they better watch their backs because the Chicago mob never forgets. The Firm, based on the novel by bestselling author John Grisham, stars Josh Lucas, Callum Keith Rennie, and Juliette Lewis.
House of Lies (SHO)
Sundays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 8, 2012
This con team of management consultants, led by Marty Kaan, will take your money and laugh all the way to the bank. House of Lies stars Don Cheadle (Devil in a Blue Dress), Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars), and Ben Schwartz (The Other Guys).
iRob! (CBS)
Thursdays @ 8:30pm; Series Premiere January 12, 2012
After eloping and getting hitched in Las Vegas, Rob must now meet his new wife’s Mexican-American family. Can he win them over? iRob! stars comedians Rob Schneider and Cheech Marin with Claudia Bassols (One in the Chamber), Diana Maria Riva (What Women Want), Eugenio Derbez (Jack and Jill), and Lupe Ontiveros (As Good as it Gets).
It’s a Brad, Brad World (BRAVO)
Mondays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 2, 2012
In yet another show on fashion, Brad Goreski is out from under the coattails of being an assistant and trying to make it on his own.
Jane by Design (ABC FAMILY)
Tuesdays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 3, 2012
When high schooler Jane is mistaken for an adult, she lands her dream job as an assistant to a fashion executive. Jane now faces the reality of adulthood when she has to juggle time between school and work in addition to keeping her real identity a secret from the fashion world gurus. Jane by Design stars Erica Dasher (The Lake), Rowly Dennis (Desperate Housewives), India de Beaufort (One Tree Hill) and Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings and a Funeral).
Key & Peele (COMEDY)
Tuesdays @ 10:30pm; Series Premiere January 31, 2012
Comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele team up for this sketch-comedy show.
Lost Girl (SYFY)
Mondays @ 10:00pm; Series Premiere January 16, 2012
During her first sexual encounter with her boyfriend, Bo accidently learns she is a Succubus, also known as Fae, – someone who feeds off the sexual energy of humans. Now Bo on a mission to learn about her origins. Lost Girl stars Anna Silk as Bo, Zoie Palmer, Ksenia Solo, Kris Holden-Reid, Rick Howland, and K.C. Collins.
Luck (HBO)
Sundays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 29, 2012
Luck gives viewers an insider’s look into the world of horse racing which includes jockeys, owners and gamblers.
Project Runway All Stars (LIFETIME)
Thursdays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 5, 2012
Thirteen design contestants from previous seasons will get a second chance at the grand prizes.
Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook Off (FOOD)
Sundays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 1, 2012
Chefs Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri will go head-to-head in a cook off with teams consisting of celebrities. The celebrities they have to choose from include Alyssa Campanella (Miss USA 2011), Cheech Marin (comedian/actor), Aaron Carter (singer), Coolio (rapper), Joey Fatone (singer/show host), Lou Diamond Phillips (actor), Summer Sanders (1992 Olympic swimmer medalist) and Taylor Dane (musician).
The Revolution (ABC)
Mondays @ 2:00pm; Series Premiere January 16, 2012
Co-hosts Ty Pennington (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; Trading Spaces), Tim Gunn (Project Runway), Harley Pasternak (5-Factor Fitness diet), Dr. Jennifer Ashton (OB-GYN), Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry (Ed.D, therapist, relationship expert), Michelle Singletary (personal finance columnist for the Washington Post) help reveal a woman’s stunning 5 month life change in just 5 days.
Shipping Wars (A&E)
Tuesdays @ 9:00pm; Series Premiere January 10, 2012
These 6 independent shippers in the trucking world will haul anything if the price is right.
Unsupervised (FX)
Thursdays @ 10:30pm; Series Premiere January 19, 2012
Unsupervised (working title) is an animated comedy about 2 teens who want to go through their teen years without any adult supervision. What teen wouldn’t want that?
Work It (ABC)
Tuesdays @ 8:30pm; Series Premiere January 3, 2012
If a guy can’t get a job apparently the solution is to dress up like a woman and try again. Here’s another new program using an old concept. Anyone else remember Bosom Buddies (1980-1982) starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari? Work It stars Ben Koldyke and Amaury Nolasco.
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