All times Eastern. FRIDAY, Jan. 14AfterlifeFinal season of the comedy-drama about a local newspaper writer (Ricky Gervais) whose life is upended after his wife dies of cancer—and who learns that every end can be a new beginning (Netflix). Ray Donovan: The MovieEmmy-nominated Liev Schreiber returns to the role of professional “fixer” Ray Donovan in this full-length movie based on the hit TV series, which left fans—and its production team—in shock with its abrupt cancellation after season seven in early 2020. Other returning original cast members include Eddie Marsan, Kerry Condon, Pooch Hall and Jon Voight (Showtime). SATURDAY, Jan. 15Safe RoomA widowed mother (Nicole Ari Parker) tries to protect her autistic teenage son (Nik Sanchez), who sees a break-in across the street and the murder of the homeowner, as the perpetuators work to make sure the evidence of their crime is eliminated (8 p.m., Lifetime). Love is TrendingMackenzie (Jen Lilley), a New York marketing executive struggling to keep her clients, learns a valuable lesson when she returns home to a rural maple farm to help her best friend plan her wedding (9 p.m., Hallmark). SUNDAY, Jan. 16Two Sentence Horror StoriesGet ready for more staccato burst of scariness in this new installment of the horror anthology series, which begins season three tonight (9 p.m., The CW). Somebody SomewhereNew comedy series about Joel (Jeff Hiller), whose dreams of faith, family and high-end kitchen appliances are ripped apart after he befriends his high school idol (singer/comedian Bridget Everett, who also produces) (11:30 p.m., HBO). MONDAY, Jan. 17Martin Luther King Jr. Day Movie MarathonIn recognition of the acclaimed civil rights leader, this block of Hollywood films showcases Black excellence both in front of and behind the camera, with BlacKKKlansman,Hidden Figures and The Hate U Give (2 p.m., FX). Summer HouseIt’s summer again in the Hamptons, and the horny housemates return to their weekend HQ for more epic parties, steamy love triangles and lots of wine (9 p.m., Bravo). TUESDAY, Jan. 18How I Met Your FatherHilary Duff stars in this new comedy series, which begins in the future with a talk with her son—then catapults back in time to show how everything started. Kim Cattrall, Christopher Lowell and Josh Peck have recurring roles (Hulu). Reopening—The Broadway RevivalPulling back the curtain on some of Broadway’s biggest hit shows (including Wicked, Aladdin, Tina: The Tina Turner Story, Waitress and Jagged Little Pill), this special event features host Frank Dilella and a cavalcade of stars celebrating Broadway’s triumphant return after its longest hiatus in history due to the COVID pandemic (9 p.m., PBS). WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19Are You Smarter Than a Fifth GraderAll season one (2007) episodes of the kids-vs.-grownups game show, hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, are available for streaming today (Paramount+). Alaskan DinosaursWould you be surprised to find out that dinosaurs once thrived in the dark and cold of the Arctic? Follow a group of paleontologists as they investigate the mystery (9 p.m., PBS). THURSDAY, Jan. 20Single Drunk FemaleNew drama series about a 20-something alcoholic (Sofia Black-D’Elia) forced to move back in with her overbearing mother (Ally Sheedy) to avoid jail time after royally screwing up her job at a New York media company (10 p.m., Freeform). True Story with Ed and RandallEd Helms (The Office) and Randal Park (Wandavision) host this new unscripted series, with true stories of real-life comedy from everyday Americans—which are then “dramatized,” Drunk History-style, by a cast of guest stars and comedians, including Terry Bradshaw, Rob Riggle, Terry Crews, Tawny Newsome and Fortune Feimnser (Peacock). NEW ON DVD A young fashion designer (Thomasin McKenzie) is mysteriously transported back to 1960s London in the stylish psycho-thriller One Night in Soho (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment), where she encounters a dazzling lounge singer (Anya Taylor-Joy)—and soon finds that the glitz and glamour isn’t all it seems to be.
