This Week On TV: Jan. 15-21

By Brent Furdyk. 15 Jan 2018 9:45 AM

This Week: A new superhero emerges with “Black Lightning”, the second season of “American Crime Story” debuts with “The Assassination of Gianni Versace”, and Kristen Bell hosts the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' - season premiere

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'Kevin Can Wait'
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After Kevin and Vanessa nail a pitch for a new job for their security company, Monkey Fist, they run into Frank (Ricardo Chavira, "Desperate Housewives"), the owner of a rival company who is determined to put them out of business by pitting Kevin and Vanessa against each other. * Monday, Jan. 15 on Global
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After Josh hits it off with Lauren (Andrea Anders), the daughter of Judy's friend they have an epiphany about the nature of their meeting, and it all circles back to their mothers' meddling. Meanwhile, Eve and Andrew are leery of letting Harry babysit Wyatt, so they rope in Nick to babysit both of them. * Monday, Jan. 15 on Global
'Supergirl'
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Struggling to heal from her injuries inflicted by Reign (Odette Annable), Supergirl remains in a dreamlike state, unable to be reached. Mon-El (Chris Wood) recruits one of the members of the Legion of Superheroes, Brainiac-5 (guest star Jesse Rath), to try to bring her back. Meanwhile, Reign continues her rampage on the city so the DEO teams up with the Legion of Superheroes to try to stop her. * Monday, Jan. 15 on Showcase
'Black Lightning' - series premiere
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Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Ann McClain), and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe-haven for young people in a neighbourhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero in his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning, but he left the superhero days behind. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought. * Tuesday, Jan. 16
'Chicago Med'
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Dr. Charles feels pressure when Drs. Choi and Manning criticize his medical decision regarding an ill newborn baby. Meanwhile, Dr. Rhodes comes to terms with his relationship issues, and Goodwin helps Bert (guest star Greg Williams) understand Lyla’s (guest star Garcelle Beauvais) sickness. * Tuesday, Jan. 16 on Global
'Mary Kills People'
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Mary and Ben decide to join forces and hide Travis at Ben’s secluded trailer. But when Travis reveals a crucial detail about Ben’s investigation, Mary is forced to reconsider their alliance. * Wednesday, Jan. 17 on Global
'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' - season premiere
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The followup to "The People v. O.J. Simpson", the new season of "American Crime Story" centres on the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace (Edgar Ramirez) by Andrew Cunanan (Darren Criss). Also starring Penelope Cruz ad Donatella Versace and Ricky Martin as the slain designer's longtime lover. * Wednesday, Jan. 17
'Will & Grace'
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Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen attend the wedding of Will’s ex-boyfriend, Vince (guest star Bobby Cannavle). While Grace tries to keep Will from making a scene, Jack learns that his wedding hook-up has a few too many strings attached.* Thursday, Jan. 18 on Global
'Grace and Frankie' - season premiere
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The septuagenarian shenanigans of Grace (Jane Fonda) and Frankie (Lily Tomlin) continue as the fourth season of their Netflix comedy drops tonight. * Friday, Jan. 19
'Saturday Night Live'
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Jessica Chastain is this week's host, joined by Troye Sivan on the musical stage. * Saturday, Jan. 20 on Global
'The Resident' - series premiere
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Matt Czuchry ("The Good Wife"), Emily Van Camp ("Revenge") and Bruce Greenwood ("The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story") head the cast of this new medical drama. * Sunday, Jan. 21
24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
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Kristen Bell hosts the 2018 edition of the SAG Awards, celebrating the outstanding motion picture and television performances from the previous calendar year. * Sunday, Jan. 21

This Week On TV: Jan. 15-21

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