what's new on tv in 2015: sports, season premieres, awards shows

1ST QUARTER 2015 PROGRAMMING GUIDE

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• Sports Programming

• Special Programming

• Season / Series Premieres

SPORTS PROGRAMMING

EVERY GAME COUNTS

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

• The new playoff preserves the excitement and significance of college football’s unique regular season where every game counts.

• The selection committee will choose the four teams for the playoff based on strength of schedule, head-to-head results, comparison of results against common opponents, championships won and other factors.

• The new postseason structure creates an exciting four-team playoff that preserves the best regular season in sports and protects America’s rich bowl tradition.

• Fans will enjoy back-to-back triple headers. Two semifinals and four other premier bowl games will be played on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Those holidays will belong to college football. Semifinal games will rotate among six different bowls, extending the experience to more fans.

All times and dates subject to change

NBA 2014 ALL-STAR WEEKEND


NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND

New Orleans will play host to a constellation of the world’s brightest stars as it has ben selected as the site of NBA All-Star 2014.

• All-Star Rising Stars (Friday, Feb. 13)• All-Star Saturday Night (Saturday, Feb. 14)• All-Star Game (Sunday, Feb. 15)

MARCH MADNESS


COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2014 MEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT

For the fifth straight year the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament will be on cable in March.

• Play in Games: Four games Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 18th

• First Round: 24 games Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th • Second Round: 9 games Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd

• Sweet 16: 4 games Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th

• Elite Eight: 2 games Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th • Final Four: 2 games Saturday, April 4th

AUTO RACING

SPORTS

Reach Motorsports fans with a variety of programming:

• Sprint Cup Duels at Daytona, Thursday, February 20 th • 3 NASCAR Nationwide Series Races• 1 Camping World Trucks Races • Support programming including time trials plus pre and post-race shows (airs on ESPN, ESPN2 & FS1)

(Target Audience: Men 25+)

High flying and fast paced NBA action returns to Cable TV:

• 25+ games: January-March (airs on TNT)• 40+ games: January-March (airs on ESPN)• Regional sports network coverage of local teams

(Target Audience: Men 18+)

NBA

ESPN 2 provides complete coverage of the first Grand Slam Tournament of 2015, Australian Open:

• January 19th – February 1st

• Exclusive coverage of all rounds including men’s and women’s finals

(Target Audience: Men 18+, Women 18+)

TENNIS


SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET GOLDEN GLOBES: E!Join Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic as they welcome the stars on the red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards. Viewers will get up close and personal as E!’s red carpet coverage offers a first-look at the evening’s fashion parade, as well as celebrity interviews. And after the awards are handed out, E! wraps-up the Golden Globe Awards and discusses the highlights from the night’s gala.

Sunday, January 11th, 6:00pm ET / 5:00pm CT / 3:00pm PT / 4:00pm AZ

Target Demo: A18-49, A25-54, W18-49, W25-54

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET GRAMMYS: E!Join E! LIVE from the Staples Center in Los Angeles for stars to arrive at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Viewers will get up close and personal as E!'s red carpet coverage offers a first-look at the evening's fashion parade, as well as celebrity interviews.

Sunday, February 8th, 6:00pm ET / 5:00pm CT / 4:00pm / 3:00pm PT / AZ

Target Demo: A18-49, A25-54, W18-49, W25-54

LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET ACADEMY AWARDS: E!It’s the grand annual gathering of Hollywood royalty and E! has the BEST coverage from any and all angles. People everywhere tune into to check the state-of-the-art Hollywood fashion statements and faux pas. E! is the destination for movie lovers and entertainment enthusiasts to get in-depth information about this year’s hottest films.

Sunday, February 22nd, 5:30pm ET / 4:30pm CT / 2:30pm PT / 3:30pm AZ

Target Demo: A18-49, A25-54, W18-49, W25-54


SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS: TBS & TNTThe only televised awards show to exclusively honor performers, it presents thirteen awards for acting in film and television.

Sunday, January 25th, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm AZ

Target Demo: A18-34, A18-49, A25-54

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW: USAThe Westminster Kennel Club, America’s oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs, returns for its annual event.

February

Target Demo: A18-49, W18-49, W25-54

KIDS CHOICE AWARDS: NICKELODEONNickelodeon’s Annual Kids’ Choice Awards is back to honor outstanding achievements for 2014. It’s biggest event in Slime Time!

Sunday, March

Target Demo: K9-14, P12-17, A18-24, A18-34


SEASON / SERIES PREMEIRES

TOTAL DIVAS: E!Cameras once again showcase the professional and personal lives of the WWE Divas: Nikki and Brie Bella (WWE Divas "The Bella Twins(TM)"), Nattie (WWE Diva "Natalya(TM)"), Trinity (WWE Diva "Naomi(TM)"), Ariane (WWE Diva "Cameron(TM)"), WWE Diva, Eva Marie(TM), and WWE Diva Summer Rae.

Sunday, January 4th, 10:00pm – 11:00pm E/P, 9:00pm – 10:00pm CT (9-10pm E/P and 8-9pm CT regular)

Target Demo: A18-34, W18-24, W18-34

SEASON / SERIES PREMIERES

COUGAR TOWN: TBSCourteney Cox stars as Jules Cobb, a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who together make up her dysfunctional, but supportive and caring extended family... even if they have a funny way of showing it sometimes.

Tuesday, January 6th, 10:30pm – 11:00pm E/P, 9:30pm – 10:00pm CT

Target Demo: A25-54, W25-49, W25-54

COLD JUSTICE: TNTIn small towns across America, cases involving violent crimes can often go cold because of a lack of funding, resources and state-of-the-art forensic technology. With the right resources, though, it is possible that many of these cold cases can be re-opened and solved, bringing dangerous criminals to justice and providing closure for the families of their victims.

Friday, January 9th, 8:00pm – 9:00pm E/P, 7:00pm – 8:00pm CT

Target Demo: A55+, W35+, W55+


FACE OFF: SYFYFace Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. Each week the artists are tasked with using their considerable talent to create original movie-worthy characters such as aliens, human-animal hybrids, horror villains, cyborgs and others.

Tuesday, January 13th, 9:00pm – 10:00pm E/P, 8:00pm – 9:00pm CT

Target Demo: W18-49, W25-54, W35-64


BROAD CITY: COMEDY CENTRALCourtesy of the collective brains of and starring Jacobson and Glazer, "Broad City" is an odd couple comedy about two best friends navigating their twenties in New York City, whose adventures always lead down unexpected and outlandish paths. They're broke, flawed and don't shy away from the sticky situations NYC throws at them - they dive right into the muck. But no matter how bad it gets, these young broads are always down with whatever hits them.

Wednesday, January 14th, 10:30pm – 11:00pm E/P, 9:30pm – 10:00pm CT

Target Demo: M18-24, M18-34, M18-49

12 MONKEYS: SYFYInspired by the classic blockbuster film, which commemorates its 20th anniversary next year, 12 Monkeys explores the provocative story of a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.

Friday, January 16th, 9:00pm – 10:00pm E/P, 8:00pm – 9:00pm CT

Target Demo: M35-64, M35+, M55+


CHRISTINA MILIAN TURNED UP: E!As part of this loud, loving, opinionated and multi-talented Cuban-American family, Christina Milian has always been the focus, often to the consternation of her two sisters, Danielle and Lizzy. Now, Christina is learning how to share the spotlight, and this all-new E! docu series "Christina Milian Turned Up," follows Christina as she reinvigorates her music career with a new label, a new sound and a new look, all while raising her young daughter Violet with help from mom Carmen and sisters Danielle and Lizzy.

Sunday, January 18th, 10:00pm – 11:00pm E/P, 9:00pm – 10:00pm CT

Target Demo: A18-34, W18-24, W18-34


KING OF THE NERDS: TBSThe colorful folks of Jasper, Alabama are determined, once and for all, to complete their zombie movie, 33 Days Dead... now six long years in the making. Based on a town urban legend, their film centers on a group of friends trying to survive a zombie apocalypse in rural Alabama.

Friday, January 23rd, 9:00pm – 10:00pm E/P, 8:00pm – 9:00pm CT

Target Demo: A18-49, M18-34, m18-49

ELLEN’S DESIGN CHALLENGE: HGTVEllen's Design Challenge is scheduled to premiere in 2015 and will feature six competitors as they tackle ingenious challenges to sketch, design and build extraordinary furniture in just 24 hours. Throughout the series, the contestants must showcase their creativity and versatility to impress a panel of judges. The last one standing will win a cash prize.

Monday, January 26th, 9:00pm – 10:00pm E/P, 8:00pm – 9:00pm CT



BABY DADDY: ABC FAMILYAfter a lot of bumps in the road, the season 3 finale saw Ben and Riley finally commit to their romantic relationship and really be together. But as Danny prepares to move to Paris and start a new life with Georgie, Riley begins to panic about not having him in her life, prompting her to question how she really feels about her best friend.

January

Target Demo: A18-24, W18-24, W18-34


CHASING LIFE: ABC FAMILYApril is in remission and determined to move on with her life. But when a new boss arrives at the newspaper, April's transition back to work may not be as smooth as she hoped for. Also being back at work means having to come face-to-face with Dominic, adding to an already awkward situation since April is still dealing with the repercussions of Leo's decision.

January

Target Demo: M18-34, M18-49

THE FOSTERS: ABC FAMILYThis season Stef and Lena find themselves on the defense when Robert Quinn expresses a sincere interest in having Callie be part of his family. A startling development leaves Callie in a tailspin, resulting in questionable decisions about her future, while Jude tries to manage his friendship with Connor amid their parents' conflict. Jesus and Mariana are thrown for a loop when a newly sober Ana reveals big news, and Brandon reevaluates his musical aspirations when an unexpected offer comes his way.

January

Target Demo: W18-24, W18-34


MELISSA & JOEY: ABC FAMILYAt the end of season three, Joe transitioned from Mel's "manny" to a personal fitness trainer - and from her employee to her husband. Now that they're married, Mel and Joe struggle to find time for their honeymoon while balancing their careers and raising Joe's recently-discovered teenage daughter, Dani.

January



PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ABC FAMILYNo longer just wanting to sit by and wait for "A’s" latest cruel attack, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer take matters into their own hands and try to finally put a stop to their tormentor. As relationships are put to the test, new and old secrets are revealed and the stakes are raised higher than ever before as the Liars come closer to the truth. Will all of their sacrifices be worth it in the end?

January

Target Demo: A18-24, W18-24, W18-34

SWITCHED AT BIRTH: ABC FAMILYThe season picks up right after graduation with the family and Emmett discovering Bay's impulsive decision - and no one is happy about it. Meanwhile, Daphne is determined to prove herself worthy of her switchster's sacrifice while also dealing with the challenges of a whole new world of college. Bess Armstrong ("My So-Called Life") and Max Adler ("Glee") will recur throughout the season.

January



YOUNG & HUNGRY: ABC FAMILY "Young & Hungry" is an original comedy series where two worlds collide when Josh, a wealthy young entrepreneur, hires feisty Gabi to be his personal chef.

January

Target Demo: A18-24, W18-24, W18-34


THE AMERICANS: FXThe Americans is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington D.C. shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President. The arranged marriage of "Philip" and "Elizabeth Jennings" who have two children – 14-year-old "Paige and 11-year-old "Henry", who know nothing about their parents’ true identity – grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but is constantly tested by the escalation of the Cold War and the intimate, dangerous and darkly funny relationships they must maintain with a network of spies and informants under their control

January

Target Demo: M25-54, M35-64, M55+

DEATH PACT: FXIn Death Pact, Morgan stars as a formerly lazy, pot-dealing assistant high school coach, who returns to his hometown as a decorated war hero. He runs across three down-on-their-luck friends and former students and sucks them into his new radical self-help philosophy, which involves harsh consequences for failure.

January

Target Demo: A18-34, M18-24, M18-34


JUSTIFIED: FXThis season, Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) confronts the Crowes, a deadly, lawless family from Florida intent on settling in Harlan with new criminal enterprises in mind. Meanwhile, Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) struggles to free his imprisoned fiancée Ava (Joelle Carter) as he partners with the Dixie Mafia's Wynn Duffy (Jere Burns).

January

Target Demo: M25-54, M35-64, M35+


BEING MARY JANE: BETBET's first one-hour original drama, Being Mary Jane, is a bonafide smash hit, winning wide critical acclaim, the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Television Movie and becoming the season's #1 Tuesday primetime show on any network. Expect another steamy, satisfying second season full of nuanced characters, stellar performances, and brilliant writing.

Tuesday, February 3rd, 10:00pm – 11:00pm E/P, 9:00pm – 10:00pm CT

Target Demo: W18-24, W18-34, W18-49

THE WALKING DEAD: AMCThe Walking Dead, the most watched drama in basic cable history, returns for another exhilarating season. In Season 4, we saw Rick and the group of survivors fostering a thriving community in the safe haven of the prison. Sadly, in this brutal world, happiness is short-lived and walkers and outside threats are no match for danger brewing inside the fences.

Sunday, February 8th, 9:00pm – 10:00pm E/P, 8:00pm – 9:00pm CT

Target Demo: M18-34, M18-49, M25-49


TALKING DEAD: AMCAMC’s Talking Dead is the network’s first live after-show that serves as a platform for discussion about AMC’s series, The Walking Dead. The hour-long episodes are hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Sunday, February 8th, 10:00pm – 11:00pm E/P, 9:00pm – 10:00pm CT

Target Demo: M18-34, M18-49


RIZZOLI & ISLES: TNTTNT's blockbuster hit Rizzoli & Isles, which stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander as Boston's top crime-solving duo, has ranked as one of basic cable's Top 3 original dramas for each of the past four years. Harmon plays Jane Rizzoli, a tough-as-nails Boston police detective, and Alexander is Maura Isles, a smart, impeccably dressed medical examiner from a privileged background.

Tuesday, February 17th, 9:00pm – 10:00pm E/P, 8:00pm – 9:00pm CT


PERCEPTION: TNTTNT's fascinating drama Perception features one of the most unique crime solvers on television, an eccentric neuroscience professor who is recruited by the FBI to help solve complex cases.

Tuesday, February 17th, 10:00pm – 11:00pm E/P, 9:00pm – 10:00pm CT



BETTER CALL SAUL: AMCBetter Call Saul is the prequel to the award-winning series Breaking Bad. Gilligan and Breaking Bad writer and producer Peter Gould created the show together and serve as co-showrunners of the premiere season. The series is set six years before Saul Goodman (Odenkirk) meets Walter White. When we meet him, the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is "fixer" Mike Erhmantraut (Banks), a beloved character introduced in Breaking Bad. The series will track Jimmy's transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts "criminal" in "criminal lawyer." The series' tone is dramatic, woven through with dark humor.

February

Target Demo: A18-34, M18-24, M18-34, M18-49


DIG: USAAn action thriller, DIG tells the story of a murder mystery set against the backdrop of modern day Jerusalem, a city shrouded in ancient intrigue. FBI agent Peter Connelly (Golden Globe nominee Jason Isaacs, "Awake") has had his fair share of heartbreak. Anxious to leave his personal demons behind, Peter takes a job stationed in Israel under the guidance of his new boss, and occasional lover, Lynn Monahan (Emmy Award-winner Anne Heche, "Save Me"). When he sets out to solve the murder of a young American, Peter soon finds himself embroiled in an international mystery that delves into the Holy Land's darkest secrets. What he discovers is a conspiracy thousands of years in-the -making that threatens to change the course of history. While Peter races to figure out what it all means, he quickly finds that he may not be the only one searching for answers.

Thursday, March 5th, 9 or 10pm E/P, 8 or 9pm CT



THE ROYALS: E!Sex, drugs, power and the crown jewels. E! gives viewers an all access pass behind the velvet rope of the original celebrity family when "The Royals" premieres in March 2015. The ten-episode season of E!'s inaugural venture into the world of scripted television will follow the upstairs and downstairs lives of a fictional Royal family set in modern day London. The series, shot entirely in the UK, will feature myriad multidimensional characters that are as devious and calculating as they are cunning and dangerous.

March

Target Demo: A18-34, W18-24, W18-24


BARELY FAMOUS: VH1The network has ordered six half-hour episodes of the comedy set to premiere in March 2015. The Foster duo, who are the daughters of music producer David Foster, will play sisters born into the Hollywood lifestyle trying to navigate their careers and dating lives while maintaining perfect public images.

March

Target Demo: A18-24, W18-24, W18-34


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