Premiere dates for new and returning shows

Published: January 6, 2013 

Here's a look at notable new shows premiering over the next few weeks and months. Dates and times are subject to change:

Dramas

"Deception": A wealthy family's dark secrets begin to surface after a young heiress is found dead of an overdose. (10 p.m. Jan. 7, NBC)

"The Carrie Diaries": This "Sex and the City" prequel is set in 1984 and focuses on the life of 16-year-old Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb). (8 p.m. Jan. 14, The CW)

"Continuum": A cop from the future (Rachel Nichols) finds herself trapped in the present day. (8 p.m. Jan. 14, Syfy)

"Ripper Street": Cops delve into the criminal underbelly of Victorian-era London. (9 p.m. Jan. 19, BBC America)

"The Following": Kevin Bacon plays a moody ex-FBI agent hunting for a serial killer (James Purefoy) who has escaped from prison and is rallying a legion of psycho disciples to do his bidding. (9 p.m. Jan. 21, Fox)

"The Americans": This Cold War-era saga features two KGB spies (Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell) posing as an American couple in suburban Washington, D.C. (10 p.m. Jan. 30, FX)

"Do No Harm": An esteemed neurosurgeon (Steven Pasquale) struggles to repress his dangerous alternate personality. (10 p.m. Jan. 31, NBC)

"Monday Mornings": This medical drama, starring Ving Rhames, is from producer David E. Kelley. (10 p.m. Feb. 4, TNT).

"Zero Hour": A "paranormal junkie" (Anthony Edwards) is drawn into a complex mystery when his wife disappears. (8 p.m. Feb. 14, ABC)

"Golden Boy": An young, ambitious New York City cop (Theo James) makes a meteoric rise to become police commissioner. (10 p.m. Feb. 26, CBS).

"Red Widow": A woman (Radha Mitchell) journeys into the world of organized crime to keep her family safe. (9 p.m. March 3, ABC; two-hour premiere)

Comedies

"1600 Penn": Bill Pullman and Jenna Elfman play a fictional president and first lady. (9:30 p.m. Jan. 10, NBC)

"Real Husbands of Hollywood": This satirical sendup of reality show absurdity stars Kevin Hart. (10 p.m. Jan. 15, BET)

"Second Generation Wayans": The Wayans kids aim for success in Hollywood. (10:30 p.m. Jan. 15, BET)

"Kroll Show": Nick Kroll headlines an irreverent sketch comedy show. (10:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Comedy Central)

"Legit": Jim Jeffries is an edgy, foul-mouthed stand-up comedian struggling to make it in Los Angeles. (10:30 p.m. Jan. 17, FX)

"Belle's": A widower (Keith David) runs his family's upscale soul food restaurant. (9 p.m. March 1, TV One)

"How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life)": A single mom (Sarah Chalke) moves back in with her eccentric parents (Elizabeth Perkins and Brad Garrett). (9:30 p.m. April 3, ABC)

"Family Tools": A bumbling son (Kyle Bornheimer) takes over his dad's beloved handyman business after Pops has a heart attack. (8:30 p.m. May 1, ABC)

Reality shows

"Washington Heights": The series offers a look into the lives of nine friends pursuing their passions in this New York neighborhood. (10 p.m. Jan. 9, MTV)

"King of Nerds": Brainy geeks face challenges that test their intellect, ingenuity and pop-culture prowess. (10 p.m. Jan. 17, TBS).

"The Taste": Celebrity chefs Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre and Brian Malarkey are featured in this cooking competition show. (8 p.m. Jan. 22, ABC; two-hour premiere)

"Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan": The former "Lost" star travels the globe in search of exotic creatures. (10 p.m. Jan. 22, BBC America)

"The Job": Candidates compete to win positions at some of America's most prestigious companies. (8 p.m. Feb. 8, CBS)

"Freakshow": Get a peek into the life of the family that owns and runs the Venice Beach Freakshow museum. (9:30 p.m. Feb. 14, AMC)

"Armed & Ready": Legless thrill-seeker Kevin Michael Connolly goes on wild adventures. (10 p.m., Feb. 26, Travel Channel)

"Ready for Love": It's a relationship show from executive producer Eva Longoria. (8 p.m. March 31, NBC; two-hour premiere)

"Celebrity Diving": Celebrities don swimsuits and take the plunge. (8 p.m. March 19, ABC)

RETURNING SHOWS

Jan. 6: "Downton Abbey" (9 p.m., PBS); "The Biggest Loser" (9 p.m., NBC)

Jan. 7: "The Bachelor" (8 p.m., ABC); "Switched at Birth" (8 p.m., ABC Family); "Bunheads" (9 p.m., ABC Family)

Jan. 8: "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" (8 p.m., NBC); "Pretty Little Liars" (8 p.m., ABC Family); "The Lying Game" (9 p.m., ABC Family); "Cougar Town" (10 p.m., TBS); "Justified" (10 p.m., FX); "Snooki & JWoww" (10 p.m., MTV)

Jan. 10: "The Millionaire Matchmaker" (9 p.m., Bravo); "Property Wars" (10 p.m., Discovery); "Kathy" (10 p.m., Bravo)

Jan. 13: "Girls" (9 p.m., HBO); "Enlightened" (9:30 p.m., HBO)

Jan. 16: "American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox)

Jan. 17: "Anger Management" (9 p.m., FX); "Archer" (10 p.m., FX): "Suits" (10 p.m., USA); "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell" (11 p.m., FX)

Jan. 22: "White Collar" (10 p.m., USA)

Jan. 23: "Necessary Roughness" (10 p.m., USA)

Jan. 25: "Spartacus: War of the Damned" (9 p.m., Starz)

Feb. 4: "Rules of Engagement" (8:30 p.m., CBS)

Feb. 5: "Smash" (9 p.m., NBC; two-hour opener); "Body of Proof" (10 p.m., ABC)

Feb. 7: "Community" (8 p.m., NBC)

Feb. 8: "Touch" (8 p.m., Fox; two-hour premiere)

Feb. 10: "The Walking Dead" (9 p.m. AMC)

Feb. 13: "Survivor" (8 p.m., CBS)

Feb. 17: "The Amazing Race" (8 p.m., CBS)

March 3: "The Celebrity Apprentice" (9 p.m., NBC)

March 18: "Dancing with the Stars" (8 p.m., ABC)

March 25: "The Voice" (8 p.m., NBC); "Revolution" (10 p.m., NBC)

March 31: "Game of Thrones" (9 p.m., HBO)

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