CBS’s FBI returns from its winter break with season seven episode nine, “Descent,” featuring FBI: Most Wanted‘s Shantel VanSanten. Directed by Carlos Bernard from a script by Aaron Ginsburg, episode nine will air on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
Missy Peregrym stars as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki plays Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, Jeremy Sisto is Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, and Alana De La Garza is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille. John Boyd plays Special Agent Stuart Scola and Lisette Olivera plays Syd.
“Descent” Plot: The investigation into an assistant U.S. attorney’s death leads the team to a related airline whistleblower scandal and the chilling discovery that they don’t have much time to thwart terrorists from crashing numerous in-flight commercial airplanes. Dealing with the memory of his brother, who was a 9/11 victim, the case pushes Scola hard to prevent another catastrophe.
FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect, and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI.
Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority. The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. Special Agent Stuart Scola is an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.
Apple TV+ released the full trailer for Prime Target, a new thriller premiering on January 22, 2025. The two-minute trailer introduces Edward Brooks (played by SAG Award winner Leo Woodall (The White Lotus), a mathematician who places a target on his back due to his work with prime numbers.
The series also stars Quintessa Swindell (In Treatment), Oscar nominee Stephen Rea (The Crying Game), BAFTA Award nominee David Morrissey (The Walking Dead), Emmy winner Martha Plimpton (The Regime), and BAFTA Award winner Sidse Babett Knudsen (Borgen). The cast also includes SAG Award nominee Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), BAFTA Award nominee Harry Lloyd (Game of Thrones), Ali Suliman (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), Fra Fee (Rebel Moon), and Joseph Mydell (The Eternal Daughter).
Poster for Apple TV+’s ‘Prime Target’
“Prime Target features a brilliant young math postgraduate, Edward Brooks (played by Woodall), who is on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “Soon, he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, an NSA agent (played by Swindell) who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior. Together, they start to unravel the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.”
The series was created by Steve Thompson (Sherlock) who serves as an executive producer along with Ed Rubin, Beth Pattinson, Emma Broughton, Yariv Milchan, Arnon Milchan, and Michael Schaefer. Additional executive producers include Ridley Scott, Marina Brackenbury, David W. Zucker, and Laura Hastings-Smith. Brady Hood (Top Boy) directed all eight episodes and executive produces.
New episodes will stream on Wednesdays through March 5th.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced changes to the 2025 Oscars dates due to the devastating Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires that destroyed more than 38,600 acres and impacted the lives of thousands of Los Angeles residents. At least two dozen people have died in the fires, and as of January 13th, 23 people have been reported missing.
“We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community. The Academy has always been a unifying force within the film industry, and we are committed to standing together in the face of hardship. Due to the still-active fires in the Los Angeles area, we feel it is necessary to extend our voting period and move the date of our nominations announcement to allow additional time for our members,” stated Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “Additionally, as we want to be sensitive to the infrastructure and lodging needs of the region in these next few weeks, it is imperative that we make some changes to our schedule of events, which we believe will have the support of our industry.
Our members always share how important it is for us to come together as a community, and we are determined to use this opportunity to celebrate our resilient and compassionate industry. We also look forward to honoring our frontline workers who have aided with the fires, recognizing those impacted, and encouraging people to join the Academy in supporting the relief efforts. We will get through this together and bring a sense of healing to our global film community.”
The 97th Oscars remain scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025. Dates that have been changed due to the fires include:
The nominations voting period is extended through Friday, January 17, at 5pm PT.
The Oscars Nominations Announcement is rescheduled for Thursday, January 23, at 5:30am PT. The live announcement will be a virtual event without in-person media coverage.
The annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, February 10, will not be held this year.
The Scientific and Technical Awards, scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, will be rescheduled to a later date yet to be determined.
The Grammys will also be sticking to their original date of February 2, 2025. However, Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and the chair of the academy’s board of trustees Tammy Hurt issued a statement with their response to the impact on the LA community:
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days. In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th Grammy Awards telecast on CBS on Feb. 2 will proceed as planned. This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.”
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival will proceed as planned, with Amanda Kelso, Acting CEO, and Eugene Hernandez, Director, Sundance Film Festival & Public Programming releasing a joint statement:
“First and foremost, our hearts are with everyone in our Sundance Institute community and with all affected by the unfolding tragedy. Please know that you are not alone right now; our thoughts are with you in Southern California and beyond.
Over the past few days, we’ve had many conversations with artists, volunteers, industry/press, trustees, donors, partners, and staff. The losses we’re witnessing and so many are experiencing are hard to fathom and deeply emotional. Yet, as we continue planning for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival—just 10 days away—we’re moved by the resilience amidst the devastating loss.
You are vital, vibrant members of our Sundance community, and we know that many of you have been and are being impacted by the ongoing tragic fires. Our community has a history of coming together when passion and perseverance are needed most, drawing strength from the deep bonds that make us so resilient.
Right now, we may mourn, but we also know it is important to carry on. Soon, we’ll gather for Sundance’s 41st Festival to discover a new year of films and filmmakers. Despite the challenges so many are confronting, we’re making our final preparations for this year’s Festival, as in times like these, our mission to support artists, uplift their work, and connect to communities is paramount. While it may challenge us in many ways, coming together will also empower and inspire us as we look to our future.”
The 2025 festival runs January 23rd through February 2nd.
ABC’s Will Trent season three’s two-part premiere wraps up with episode two, “Sunny-Side Up.” The action-packed episode will air on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
Ramón Rodríguez leads the cast as the titular character. Erika Christensen stars as Angie Polaski, Iantha Richardson is Faith Mitchell, Jake McLaughlin is Michael Ormewood, and Sonja Sohn is Amanda Wagner. Gina Rodriguez joins the cast as Marion Alba for season three.
“Sunny-Side Up” Plot: Under mounting political pressure, the GBI and ADA Marion Alba race against time to rescue a kidnapped child, all while uncovering dark secrets that could shatter their preconceived notions of the law enforcement community.
Jake McLaughlin and Ramon Rodriguez in ‘Will Trent’ season 3 episode 2 (Disney/Wilford Harewood)
Will Trent Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
Based on Karin Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling Will Trent series, Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. Now, Will uses his unique point of view in the pursuit of justice and has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.
Iantha Richardson and Douglas Smith in season 3 episode 2 (Disney/Wilford Harewood)Douglas Smith, Antwayn Hopper and Sonja Sohn in season 3 episode 2 (Disney/Wilford Harewood)Antwayn Hopper and Sonja Sohn in season 3 episode 2 (Disney/Wilford Harewood)Dan Gill and Erika Christensen in season 3 episode 2 (Disney/Wilford Harewood)Gina Rodriguez in season 3 episode 2 (Disney/Wilford Harewood)
Fox’s new action drama Rescue: HI-Surf returns from its winter break with episode 10, “Riptide,” which finds the team dealing with an ATV accident. Episode 10 will air on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT.
The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel (Midnight, Texas) as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano (The White Lotus, Aquaman) as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres (Roswell, New Mexico) as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.
“Riptide” Plot: The team races to the rescue in the aftermath of an ATV accident. Romantic tensions are high between Em and Will as well as Kainalu and Hina.
Rescue: HI-Surf Series Description, Courtesy of Fox
Rescue: HI-Surf follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking first responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
Patrick St. Esprit Commander Robert Hicks and David Lim as Victor Tan in ‘SWAT’ season 8 episode 9 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Series star Jay Harrington steps into the director’s chair for CBS’s S.W.A.T. season eight episode nine, “Open Season.” Written by Charlie Haddaway, episode nine will air on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10pm ET/PT.
Season eight stars Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, and Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell. Annie Ilonzeh is Devin Gamble and Niko Pepaj plays Miguel “Miko” Alfaro.
“Open Season” Plot: 20-Squad must race to uncover a dangerous enemy intent on revenge. Also, Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan’s changes to SWAT academy.
Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble in season 8 episode 9 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
SWAT Description, Courtesy of CBS:
S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised SWAT sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds.
Committed to the job, Hondo is equally devoted to his marriage and fatherhood. The other members of Hondo’s elite S.W.A.T. unit include David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; Zoe Powell, a tough and loyal team member trying to reconnect with the son she gave up for adoption as a teen; and Miguel “Miko” Alfaro, a headstrong officer who overcame a troubled childhood, and is now a trusted 20-Squad addition following a rocky transfer to Los Angeles S.W.A.T.
Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay in season 8 episode 9 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS Broadcasting, Inc)Otis Gallop as Sergeant Stevens in season 8 episode 9 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS Broadcasting, Inc)Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks in season 8 episode 9 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS Broadcasting, Inc)Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in season 8 episode 9 (Photo: Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Adorable rescue puppies will go tail to tail in Puppy Bowl XXI, airing on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+. The dog-friendly Super Bowl counter-programming special airs on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2pm ET/11am PT.
“Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl serves as an annual pop culture programming event that continues to expand in reach, awareness and of course, puppies, every year,” stated Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer of U.S. Networks and President of Discovery Networks. “Win or lose, Puppy Bowl XXI will have the cutest players in the game on Sunday, February 9 and will inspire families across the country to adopt a new furry friend.”
Rescue puppies from 40 states and 80 shelters will participate in this year’s three-hour broadcast. In addition to all the furry shenanigans, viewers will be treated to a preview of Superman courtesy of filmmaker James Gunn and his dog, Ozu, the inspiration for the film’s Krypto.
Poster for Puppy Bowl XXI
Puppy Bowl 2025 Puppies
Arizona Humane Society (Phoenix, AZ)
o Delulu (Brother to Jake) – Team Ruff
o Jake (Brother to Delulu) – Team Ruff
● Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue (Phoenix, AZ)
o Felicity – Team Fluff
● NAGI Foundation (Phoenix, AZ)
o Akimel – Team Fluff
California
● Angel City Pit Bulls (Los Angeles, CA)
o Sarge (Brother to Penny) – Team Fluff
o Penny (Sister to Sarge) – Team Fluff
● The Animal Pad (San Diego, CA)
o Belle – Team Fluff
● Helen Woodward Animal Center (Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
o Callen – Team Ruff
o Petunia – Team Ruff
● Sacramento SPCA (Sacramento, CA)
o Dee-Bone Samuel – Team Ruff
Connecticut
● Connecticut Humane Society (Newington, CT)
○ Jubilee – Team Ruff
● Danbury Animal Welfare Society (Bethel, CT)
○ Marigold – Team Fluff
○ Sprinkle (SPECIAL NEEDS – Blind & Hearing Impaired) – Team Ruff
○ Zoey – Danbury Animal Welfare Society (Bethel, CT) – Team Fluff
● Dog Star Rescue (Bloomfield, CT)
○ Linen – Team Ruff
○ Suds – Team Ruff
● Lucky Dog Refuge (Stamford, CT)
○ Clark – Team Ruff
○ Vivian – Team Ruff
● Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (Ridgefield, CT)
○ Huxley – Team Fluff
Delaware
● Renee’s Rescue (Hockessin, DE)
○ Charles – Team Ruff
Florida
● Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (Loxahatchee, FL)
o Violet – Team Fluff
● Compassion Kind (St. Petersburg, FL)
o Buster – Team Fluff
o Sky – Team Ruff
● Florida
Little Dog Rescue Group (St. Cloud, FL)
o Alice – Team Fluff
o Bohdi – Team Fluff
o Jason (Brother to Travis) – Team Ruff
o Travis (Brother to Jason) – Team Ruff
o Kiki – Team Fluff
o Pepper – Team Ruff
o Queenie – Team Fluff
o Smoosh – Team Fluff
Georgia
● Bosley’s Place (Smyrna, GA)
o Huckleberry (Brother to Raspberry) – Team Fluff
o Raspberry (Sister to Huckleberry) – Team Fluff
o Josie – Team Fluff
Illinois
● One Tail at a Time (Chicago, Illinois)
o Boone – Team Fluff
Iowa
● AHeinz57 Pet Rescue (DeSoto, IA)
o Cece – Team Ruff
o Erin (Sister to Orla) – Team Fluff
o Orla (Sister to Erin) – Team Ruff
o Gretel – Team Ruff
o Pizzazz – Team Fluff
o Zipper – Team Fluff
Kansas
● The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City (Kansas City, KS)
o Parsnip – Team Ruff
Kentucky
● Kentucky Humane Society (Louisville, KY)
o Julep – Team Fluff
o Colonel – Team Ruff
Louisiana
● Ninna’s Road to Rescue (Shreveport, LA)
o Buttercup (Sister to Mini Paws) – Team Fluff
o Mini Paws (Brother to Buttercup) – Team Ruff
● Take Paws Rescue (New Orleans, LA)
o Shelby – Team Fluff
Maine
● Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (Westbrook, ME)
o Tula – Team Ruff
Maryland
● Pets with Disabilities (Prince Frederick, MD)
o Rocky (SPECIAL NEEDS – Deformed Front Limbs) – Team Ruff
Massachusetts
● Great Dog Rescue New England (Andover, MA)
o Bark Kent – Team Fluff
o Lex Woofer – Team Ruff
Michigan
● Big Lake Humane Society (Muskegon, MI)
o Rory – Team Fluff
● Little Traverse Bay Humane Society (Harbor Springs, MI)
o Trixie – Team Fluff
Minnesota
● Pet Haven (Minneapolis, MN)
o Foxtrot – Team Ruff
o Potato – Team Fluff
Missouri
● Five Acres Animal Shelter (St. Charles, MO)
o Parker – Team Ruff
o Strudel – Team Ruff
● Humane Society of Missouri (St. Louis, MO)
o Astro – Team Ruff
o Charlotte – Team Fluff
o Mardipaw – Team Fluff
Nevada
● Nevada SPCA (Las Vegas, NV)
o Maxx (SPECIAL NEEDS – Amputated Leg) – Team Ruff
New Jersey
● A Second Chance for Ziva (Chatham, NJ)
○ Bo – Team Ruff
○ Brie – Team Fluff
● Jersey Girls Animal Rescue (North Plainfield, NJ)
○ Coto – Team Fluff
○ Murphy – Team Fluff
● Liberty – MatchDog Rescue (Marlton, NJ)
○ Liberty – Team Fluff
○ Hewett (SPECIAL NEEDS – Missing One Eye) – Team Fluff
● Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue (Deepwater, NJ)
○ Lilly (Sister to Shadow) – Team Ruff
○ Shadow (Sister to Lilly) – Team Fluff
New York
● Best Friends Animal Society (New York, NY)
o Beethoven – Team Ruff
● Helping Hounds Dog Rescue (North Syracuse, NY)
o Karen (Sister to Phoenix) – Team Ruff
o Phoenix (Sister to Karen) – Team Fluff
● Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue (Buffalo, NY)
o Lightning – Team Ruff
o Paws Allen – Team Fluff
● Louie’s Legacy Animal Shelter (New York, NY)
o Luna – Team Ruff
o Carl (SPECIAL NEEDS – Blind) – Team Fluff
o Trio (SPECIAL NEEDS – Partially Amputated Back Leg & Deformed Front Limbs) – Team
Ruff
● Muddy Paws (New York, NY)
o Ollie – Team Ruff
● Nickel City Canine Rescue (Lancaster, NY)
o Millie – Team Fluff
o Ivy – Team Ruff
o Shari – Team Fluff
● Paws Crossed (Elmsford, NY)
o Aloe (Sister to Ziggy) – Team Ruff
o Ziggy (Brother to Aloe) – Team Fluff
● Rescue Dogs Rock NYC (New York, NY)
o Lacey – Team Fluff
● SATO Project (New York, NY and San Juan, Puerto Rico)
o Bernie (Brother to Lin Manuel Furanda) – Team Fluff
o Lin-Manuel Furanda (Brother to Bernie) – Team Fluff
o Enrique (Brother to Rita) – Team Ruff
o Rita (Sister to Enrique) – Team Fluff
● SPCA Westchester (Briarcliff Manor, NY)
o Andy – Team Ruff
o Meatball – Team Ruff
Nicaragua
● SOS Animales
o Tuani – Team Ruff
Ohio
● Animal Friends of Humane Society (Hamilton, OH)
o Bonnie (Sister to Inez) – Team Ruff
o Inez (Sister to Bonnie) – Team Ruff
● Humane Society of Greater Dayton (Dayton, OH)
o Jolene (SPECIAL NEEDS – Wheelchair) – Team Ruff
o Pumpkin – Team Fluff
o Zinnia – Team Fluff
● Northeast Ohio SPCA (Cleveland, OH)
o Tina – Team Ruff
Oklahoma
● Oklahoma Humane Society (Oklahoma City, OK)
o Redbud – Team Ruff
Pennsylvania
● Animal Friends (Pittsburgh, PA)
o Centaur – Team Fluff
● Brandywine Valley SPCA (Westchester, PA)
o Erika – Team Ruff
o Mindy (SPECIAL NEEDS – Vision Impaired) – Team Ruff
o Sadie – Team Ruff
● Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (Harrisburg, PA)
o Aurelia – Team Fluff
● Paws Across Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
o Sully – Team Fluff
o Franco – Team Ruff
o Mercury – Team Fluff
● Phoenix Animal Rescue (Chester Springs, PA)
o Paralee – Team Ruff
o Winston (SPECIAL NEEDS – Blind in One Eye) – Team Fluff
● Providence Animal Center (Media, PA)
o Saquon Barky – Team Ruff
o Doodle – Team Fluff
South Carolina
● Dusty Tails Animal Rescue (North Charleston, SC)
o Torch – Team Fluff
● Pet Helpers (Charleston, SC)
o Ladybug – Senior Spotlight
Tennessee
● Wags & Walks (Nashville, TN)
o Whoopie – Team Fluff
Texas
● Dallas Dog (Dallas, TX)
o Candy Button – Team Ruff
o Hailey – Team Fluff
o Mr. Pickles – Team Ruff
o Wimberly – Team Ruff
● Hearts & Bone Rescue (Dallas, TX)
o Willow – Team Ruff
Virginia
● Green Dogs Unleashed (Troy, VA)
o Blaze – Team Fluff
o Captain – Team Ruff
o Demure – Team Ruff
o Gorby (Brother to Princess Sophia) – Team Ruff
o Princess Sophia (Sister to Gorby) – Team Ruff
o Hunter (SPECIAL NEEDS – Deaf & Visually Impaired) – Team Fluff
o Mabel – Team Ruff
o Rain – Team Ruff
o Trevor (SPECIAL NEEDS – Deaf) – Team Ruff
● Operation Paws for Homes (Alexandria, VA)
o Abigail – Team Fluff
o Maya – Team Fluff
● Shar-Pei Rescue of Virginia (Chesapeake, VA)
o Gumbo – Team Fluff
● Southside SPCA (Meherrin, VA)
o Mary – Team Fluff
o Spike – Team Ruff
Animal Planet released the following details on the 2025 Puppy Bowl:
The game kicks off when Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner blows the whistle and the PEDIGREE® Starting Lineup players take the field at PROGRESSIVE® Stadium. Julep, the first-ever St. Bernard mix, and Smoosh, the only Pekingese to compete in the games, will head up Team Fluff while Mr. Pickles, a Pug-Chihuahua from Dallas, and Tuani, a Chihuahua-German shepherd who traveled all the way from Nicaragua, will look to bring Team Ruff to victory. The two teams will go head-to-head on the gridiron in hopes of bringing home the Walmart® “Lombarky” trophy and see which puppy player has what it takes to be named the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) and win the SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Underdog Award.
Eleven inspiring special needs dogs, including Jolene, an American Pit bull terrier-mix competing in a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, a blind and hearing-impaired Australian shepherd-mix, will take the field, giving it their all and not letting their disabilities slow them down.
Interspersed with extended puppy play, star matchups and behind-the-scenes moments are the SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. “Pup Close and Personal” segments, sharing the backstories of some of the all-star athletes. Dan Smyers, from superstar country duo Dan + Shay, will bring a rescue puppy from Wags & Walks Nashville backstage at one of his concerts for some socialization and to boost their chances of being adopted.
Additionally, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi and his girlfriend, Nani, will visit The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, where they’ll meet Parsnip, a rescue Pit bull mix about to compete in the games. Derrick and Nani spend time helping train Parsnip and detailing the kind of home that will be a good fit for him.
Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer and Travina Springer as Kylie in ‘The Irrational’ season 2 episode 9 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)
NBC’s The Irrational season two continues with episode nine, “Another Man’s Treasure,” which involves a museum heist. Episode nine will air on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10pm ET/PT.
Jesse L. Martin leads the cast as Alec Mercer. Season two also stars Maahra Hill as Marisa, Travina Springer as Kylie, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, and Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan.
“Another Man’s Treasure” Plot: Alec and Marisa investigate a museum heist, and a curator and his son might hold the key. The case raises ethical questions about the controversial practice of buying and selling cultural artifacts, which brings back old memories for Marisa. Michael Pitts, Anjali Khurana, Michelle Harrison, and Rosemary Jean guest star.
Michael Potts as Nnamdi Obasi in season 2 episode 9 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)
The Irrational Series Description, Courtesy of NBC:
The Irrational follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (Martin) as he lends his unique expertise to high-stakes cases and mysteries. His insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior lead him to work alongside varying clients ranging from the FBI to everyday people caught in perplexing situations desperate for answers. With the help of his trusted team and social science experiments, Alec solves crimes and uncovers the truth to answer intriguing, and irrational, questions.
Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan, Anjali Khurana as Yaahna, and Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer in season 2 episode 9 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Michelle Harrison as Penelope in season 2 episode 9 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Anjali Khurana as Yaahna in season 2 episode 9 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Anjali Khurana as Yaahna and Rosemary Jean as US Official in season 2 episode 9 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)
CBS’s Matlock season one returns after its long winter break with episode nine, “Friends.” Directed by Dan Willis from a script by John Lowe, episode nine will air on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT.
The one-hour drama stars Kathy Bates as Madeline Matlock, Skye P. Marshall as Olympia, Jason Ritter as Julian, David Del Rio as Billy, and Leah Lewis as Sarah. Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Kat Coiro, Joanna Klein, and Eric Christian Olsen executive produce.
“Friends” Plot: Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah’s cousin’s wrongful termination case. Also, Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught.
Matlock stars Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.
As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates – the charismatic Billy (Del Rio) and the uber-ambitious Sarah (Lewis).
Fox’s Doc series premiere found Amy unable to remember anything from the last eight years. Viewers learned key facts about her past, including that she’s divorced, just as Amy also learned them. Episode two, “…Try Try Again,” dives into how the hospital staff are handling this new memory-impaired version of Amy. The second episode of the series will air on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT.
Molly Parker plays Chief of Internal Medicine Dr. Amy Larsen, Omar Metwally is Dr. Michael Hamda, Amirah Vann is Dr. Gina Walker, Jon Ecker is Dr. Jake Heller, and Anya Banerjee is Dr. Sonya Maitra. Season one guest stars include Scott Wolf as Dr. Richard Miller and Patrick Walker as Dr. TJ Coleman.
“…Try Try Again” Plot: While at the hospital recovering, Amy can’t help but insert herself into her roommate’s case. Meanwhile, all the other doctors and nurses have to adjust to the once formidable Chief now being the patient.
After a late-night car crash results in severe head trauma, Amy wakes up from surgery with no recollection of the patients she’s treated, the colleagues she’s crossed and the tragedy that caused her to push almost everyone away. The relief that Amy gets from seeing her family post-accident is fleeting when she learns the incomprehensible – that she and her beloved husband, Dr. Michael Hamda have been divorced for four years. In fact, her entire family is not at all as she remembers them, rocking her foundation to the core.
Amy’s best friend, neuropsychiatrist Dr. Gina Walker, has little guidance to give her for this new reality since matters of the brain are, even to the experts, still a big mystery. While Gina is hopeful, she does not know if Amy will ever recover her memories. In Amy’s fragile state, Gina must choose carefully what information from the past eight years to reveal to her, scared that too much too soon could prove more harmful than good. This includes her secret romance with Dr. Jake Heller, since Amy now has no recollection of ever meeting him before, let alone being in a passionate relationship with him. Certain other memories, those close to her believe, would perhaps be too painful to relive and are best left forgotten.
In a fateful irony, that’s the fervent hope for Amy’s colleague, Dr. Richard Miller, who has now been promoted to take over as Chief of Internal Medicine after Amy’s accident. Richard is desperate for Amy’s memories to never return since she was the only person to uncover his career-ending mistake – another thing she now doesn’t recall.
And Richard isn’t alone in relishing Amy’s predicament – her previously contentious and unkind behavior left her with more than a few enemies at the hospital, including Dr. Sonya Maitra. While she does remember Dr. TJ Coleman, she does not recall that he became a doctor – nor that it was she who inspired him to do so.
Feeling completely off balance and having to piece together what happened through the prism of other people’s subjective points of view, practicing medicine remains the one constant for Amy, and she is determined to become a doctor again. While she may never get back what she’s lost, Amy knows she’s been given a second chance to do things differently and she will not take that gift for granted.
