The X-Files, on Fox, CTV
Actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani guest stars in a new episode of this much-anticipated series. Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) are called in when a dead body with mysterious injuries is found in the woods.
Criminal Minds, on CBS
Some of the country’s most brilliant minds try to prevent violent crimes by analyzing dangerous minds in this rebroadcast. Starring Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna and Shemar Moore, the hit drama recently welcomed Aisha Tyler in a recurring role.
MasterChef Junior, on Fox, CTV
After weeks of culinary challenges, the young chefs learn how it all pans out when the winner is announced in this season finale. The winner of the prestigious competition is awarded the MasterChef Junior trophy and a $100,000 prize.
Beyond the Tank, on ABC
Investors from “Shark Tank” travel across America to help entrepreneurs make their dreams a reality. Now in its second season, the companion series show viewers what happens after the entrepreneurs strike a deal with the Sharks, who provide their expertise in the hopes of turning a profit.
Duck Dynasty, on A&E
Godwin's birthday is a big affair as the Robertsons throw the shipping manager a Renaissance Fair-themed party in this new episode. Family members compete in a tournament to win a knighthood, and Jessica and Jep visit a falconer.
Marvel's Agent Carter, on ABC, CTV
Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) works as a secret agent in 1940s America. Atwell originated the role in “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011) and reprised it on the big screen in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), as well as “Ant-Man” (2015).
Lucifer, on Fox, CTV
A bored Lucifer (Tom Ellis) abandons hell and heads to Los Angeles, where he soon becomes involved in a murder investigation in this premiere. As he works alongside LAPD homicide detective Chloe Dancer (Lauren German), the angel Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) is sent to convince him to return to the underworld.
Galavant, on ABC
Richard (Timothy Omundson), Sid (Luke Youngblood) and Roberta (Clare Foster) scramble to get a gravely injured Galavant (Joshua Sasse) to a healer known as Neo of Sporin in this new episode. With Galavant on the mend, Roberta tells Richard she likes him.
New Releases for the week of January 24 - 30
Goosebumps
When Zach (Minnette) moves to a quiet and sleepy small town, he finds himself bored to tears until he meets what may be the hamlet's only saving graces: his new best friend, Champ (Lee), and his new neighbor, Hannah (Rush). Hannah, it turns out, is the daughter of famous "Goosebumps" author R. L. Stine (Black), a mysterious and somewhat creepy man who appears to be a prisoner in his own twisted imagination. When Zach and Champ open one of Stine's manuscripts, they learn a horrifying truth: that all of the monsters in the author's books are real and that Stine has kept them locked in the book for decades. With the abominable snowman, Slappy the Living Dummy and even a werewolf now free, it's up to the three youths to save the town from the terror that they've unleashed.
Director: Rob Letterman. Stars: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan. 2015. 103 min. Adventure.
Burnt
Adam Jones (Cooper), a two-star Michelin chef, loses everything when his drug use, erratic behavior and bad habits catch up with him. After hitting rock bottom, Jones cleans up his act and heads to London in order to redeem himself and earn the third Michelin star he longs for. With the help of some of the best chefs he can find, including Helene (Miller) and Michel (Sy), Adam begins his journey back into the kitchen.
Director: John Wells. Stars: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Omar Sy, Daniel Brühl, Emma Thompson, Uma Thurman, Alicia Vikander. 101 min. Drama.
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
Police Chief Jesse Stone (Selleck) takes on one of his most challenging cases yet in this newest installment of the beloved Jesse Stone films. While working as a consultant for the Boston police force, the Paradise, Massachusetts, chief becomes interested in the case of a brutal serial killer, the Boston Ripper (Perry). While the murderer is now behind bars, he has never admitted to the fourth murder with which he was credited, despite fessing up to the other three. As he investigates, Stone becomes convinced not only that the killer is telling the truth about this case, but that someone inside the Boston police department may be trying to cover up something about the grisly killing.
Director: Robert Harmon. Stars: Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth, Gloria Reuben, Leslie Hope, Luke Perry. 2015. 86 min. Crime.
New Releases for the week of January 24 - 30
Goosebumps
When Zach (Minnette) moves to a quiet and sleepy small town, he finds himself bored to tears until he meets what may be the hamlet's only saving graces: his new best friend, Champ (Lee), and his new neighbour, Hannah (Rush). Hannah, it turns out, is the daughter of famous "Goosebumps" author R. L. Stine (Black), a mysterious and somewhat creepy man who appears to be a prisoner in his own twisted imagination. When Zach and Champ open one of Stine's manuscripts, they learn a horrifying truth: that all of the monsters in the author's books are real and that Stine has kept them locked in the book for decades. With the abominable snowman, Slappy the Living Dummy and even a werewolf now free, it's up to the three youths to save the town from the terror that they've unleashed.
Director: Rob Letterman. Stars: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan. 2015. 103 min. Adventure.
Burnt
Adam Jones (Cooper), a two-star Michelin chef, loses everything when his drug use, erratic behaviour and bad habits catch up with him. After hitting rock bottom, Jones cleans up his act and heads to London in order to redeem himself and earn the third Michelin star he longs for. With the help of some of the best chefs he can find, including Helene (Miller) and Michel (Sy), Adam begins his journey back into the kitchen.
Director: John Wells. Stars: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Omar Sy, Daniel Brühl, Emma Thompson, Uma Thurman, Alicia Vikander. 101 min. Drama.
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
Police Chief Jesse Stone (Selleck) takes on one of his most challenging cases yet in this newest instalment of the beloved Jesse Stone films. While working as a consultant for the Boston police force, the Paradise, Mass., chief becomes interested in the case of a brutal serial killer, the Boston Ripper (Perry). While the murderer is now behind bars, he has never admitted to the fourth murder with which he was credited, despite fessing up to the other three. As he investigates, Stone becomes convinced not only that the killer is telling the truth about this case, but that someone inside the Boston police department may be trying to cover up something about the grisly killing.
Director: Robert Harmon. Stars: Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth, Gloria Reuben, Leslie Hope, Luke Perry. 2015. 86 min. Crime.