The holidays are over. We’re 11 days into frigid January. Spring is 68 days away. What do we have to look forward to? TV winter premieres, that’s what (hey, it’s something). Now the real truth is that we’re going to have to wait many months for some of our faves to come back (Glee for instance, returns in April), but some have already returned (Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters, Modern Family, Cougar Town), there are some new goodies on their way now and some of our go-tos return this week. Here’s what to watch for this winter season:

American Idol (January 12th) — Whether you want to or not, it’s all you’ll be hearing about for the next 5 months. We’ll have to adjust to Idol without Paula (big mistake), Idol with Ellen (she’s a semi-exasperating comedian who doesn’t belong there at all and will end up being more annoying than Paula) and a 9th season circulated by rumors of it being Simon’s last. Stop distracting us, producers! All we want is to endlessly pick apart, habitually make fun of, and potentially ruin the lives of 95% of the contestants… is that too much to ask for?

24 (January 17th) — I need a little action in my life… 24 hours of it to be exact. Season 8 kicks off in New York City and rejoining Jack this season are our favorite CTU phenom, Chloe O’Brian, President, Allison Taylor, and action agent-ette and potential love interest, Renee Walker. Also joining the show this season is Freddie Prinze Jr. (yay!) as field ops agent, Cole Ortiz.

Life Unexpected — The new CW drama is about an emancipated, 15 year-old minor who sets out to find her biological parents. It stars Kristoffer Polaha, who I once loved as Jason on North Shore (yeah I watched that) and Kerr Smith who is best known as gay Jack on Dawson’s Creek. Life Unexpected has been described as “‘Juno’ meets Gilmore Girls'” so really, what’s not to watch?

The Deep End — A new ABC law drama about 20-something’s that are trying to cut it in a LA power-law firm… blah blah blah. Been there, done that, however, I will tune in because it stars Matt Long, who played Jack in one of the most underrated TV shows of all time, Jack & Bobby.

Lost (February 2nd) — I remember a deep hole, I remember a bomb, and then I remember nothing. That’s about how it went, right? Note the new night… Tuesday.

What to Watch, Week of 1/11

Monday

The Bachelor: On The Wings of Love — If you can stomach Jake (and the awful tagline to this season), please continue… I won’t be.

Tuesday

American Idol — If you can live without watching weeks of auditions, you’ve got some time. My recommendation is to start tuning in at Hollywood.

The Biggest Loser — This show is an inspiration. Even if you can’t watch every week, try and tune in on occasion, even if you’re 90 lbs soaking wet. There’s something to learn here.

Thursday

Grey’s Anatomy, 30 Rock, Private Practice — After weeks of repeats, they’re all brand spankin’ new

Sunday

New York Jets — The Jets defense is providing its fans something to hang their hopes on… and that hunk Mark Sanchez provides a lil somethin’ for the ladies.

The Golden Globes — Ricky Gervais hosts the most fun awards show of them all.

24 — It’s a 2-night, 4-hour premiere.  2 on Sunday, 2 on Monday.  Make it work.

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