January 2021 TV and Streaming Calendar
by IMDb-Editors | created - 2 months ago | updated - 1 month ago | PublicCheck out the new and returning shows (and streaming movie premieres!) on TV and streaming in January 2021.
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1. Doctor Who (2005– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and their companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 200,391
Friday, Jan. 1, on BBC America
2. Dream Home Makeover (2020– )
TV-G | Reality-TV
Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee help dreams come true for real families looking to update their home tailored to their own unique style.
Stars: Shea McGee, Syd McGee
Votes: 741
Friday, Jan. 1, on Netflix
3. Earth to Ned (2020– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Ned, a blue-skinned alien and his lieutenant Cornelius, who were sent to scout Earth for an eventual invasion - but instead became obsessed with our popular culture. Now, they host a talk show.
Stars: Paul Rugg, Michael Oosterom, Colleen Smith, Raymond Carr
Votes: 284
Friday, Jan. 1, on Disney Plus
4. Headspace: Guide to Meditation (2021– )
TV-G | Documentary, Animation
Over the course of eight animated episodes, Andy Puddicombe—former Buddhist monk and co-founder of the globally beloved Headspace meditation app—takes viewers through the benefits and science behind meditation.
Star: Andy Puddicombe
Votes: 808
Friday, Jan. 1, on Netflix
5. The Minimalists: Less Is Now (2021)
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary
The Minimalists have reworked this phrase to create a sense of urgency for today’s consumer culture: now is the time for less.
Director: Matt D'Avella | Stars: Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, Dave Ramsey, Denaye Barahona
Votes: 2,733
Friday, Jan. 1, on Netflix
6. RuPaul's Drag Race (2009– )
TV-14 | 63 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.
Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Santino Rice, Jason Carter
Votes: 15,511
Friday, Jan. 1, on VH1
7. RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (2010– )
TV-14 | 21 min | Reality-TV
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! is the access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway--the backstage bitchiness, the catfights, the struggles, the tears and the secrets.... See full summary »
Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Santino Rice, Sutan Amrull
Votes: 2,981
Friday, Jan. 1, on VH1
8. We Can Be Heroes (II) (2020)
PG | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
When alien invaders capture the Earth's superheroes, their kids must learn to work together to save their parents- and the planet.
Director: Robert Rodriguez | Stars: YaYa Gosselin, Pedro Pascal, Priyanka Chopra, Lyon Daniels
Votes: 10,248
Friday, Jan. 1, on Netflix
9. What Happened to Mr Cha? (2021)
102 min | Comedy, Drama
Cha In-Pyo was once a popular actor, but he is not anymore. He struggles to regain his popularity.
Director: Dong-kyu Kim | Stars: In-Pyo Cha, Jae-Ryong Song
Votes: 199
Friday, Jan. 1, on Netflix
10. The Wrong Real Estate Agent (2021 TV Movie)
Drama
Single working mother, Julie, and her teenage daughter, Maddie, rent a beautiful house on several acres of land from a friendly real estate agent, Charles, who they know well and lives ... See full summary »
Director: David DeCoteau | Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Andres Londono, Alaya Lee Walton, Tom Sandoval
Votes: 99
Friday, Jan. 1, on LMN
11. Asphalt Burning (2020)
TV-14 | 100 min | Action, Comedy
The third and final installment in the Burnout trilogy. This time, the road leads trough Norway, to Sweden, Denmark and finally Germany to race on the famous racing track, Nürburgring.
Director: Hallvard Bræin | Stars: Ruby O. Fee, Alexandra Maria Lara, Shelby Young, Kellen Goff
Votes: 1,621
Saturday, Jan. 2, on Netflix
12. Call Me Kat (2021– )
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
A 39-year-old woman decides to use the money her parents had been saving for her wedding to open a cat-themed cafe.
Stars: Mayim Bialik, Swoosie Kurtz, Leslie Jordan, Kyla Pratt
Votes: 2,962
Sunday, Jan. 3, on Fox
13. Expedition Bigfoot (2019– )
Adventure
Harrowing experience and pioneering endeavor in an undisclosed, remote location in a 90,000-acre swath of land in central Oregon.
Stars: Ronny Leblanc, Erik Thompson, Russell Acord, Ryan Golembeske
Votes: 231
Sunday, Jan. 3, on Travel
14. Home Town (2016– )
TV-G | Reality-TV
Ben and Erin Napier work with each other to change old homes into dream homes.
Stars: Ben Napier, Erin Napier, Amber Hayes, Kelvin Robinson
Votes: 714
Sunday, Jan. 3, on HGTV
15. Last Man Standing (2011–2021)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A married father of three tries to maintain his manliness in a world increasingly dominated by women.
Stars: Tim Allen, Nancy Travis, Hector Elizondo, Christoph Sanders
Votes: 29,555
Sunday, Jan. 3, on Fox
16. The Rookie (2018– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Starting over isn't easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin Jr.
Votes: 20,311
Sunday, Jan. 3, on ABC
17. The Watch (2020– )
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Based on the characters from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, A group of misfit cops rise up from decades of helplessness to save their corrupt city from catastrophe.
Stars: Richard Dormer, Lara Rossi, Adam Hugill, Marama Corlett
Votes: 3,106
Sunday, Jan. 3, on BBC America
18. Worst Cooks in America (2010– )
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Some of the worst cooks in the country will compete in an elimination series. The last two standing have the chance to cook for culinary critics and win a cash prize.
Stars: Anne Burrell, Tyler Florence, Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray
Votes: 1,172
Sunday, Jan. 3, on Food
19. 30 Coins (2020– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
An exiled priest tries to escape his demons while living in a remote village in Spain.
Stars: Eduard Fernández, Megan Montaner, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Macarena Gómez
Votes: 4,617
Monday, Jan. 4, on HBO
20. 100 Day Dream Home (2019– )
Reality-TV
A husband-and-wife team from Tampa, Florida, making dream homes come true. She's the Realtor, he's the developer and together they help clients both design and build the perfect house from the ground up in 100 days or less.
Stars: Brian Kleinschmidt, Mika Kleinschmidt
Votes: 35
Monday, Jan. 4, on HGTV
21. 1000-lb Sisters (2020– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Reality-TV
The Slaton sisters averaging over a thousand pounds, have always depended on each other for support. Now in their 30s, Amy wants to have children, but cannot due to her weight, while her elder sister Tammy is near bedridden.
Stars: Amy Slaton, Tammy Slaton, Michael Slaton, Chris Slaton
Votes: 310
Monday, Jan. 4, on TLC
22. The Bachelor (2002– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A single bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find his true love.
Stars: Chris Harrison, Brad Womack, Sean Lowe, Ben Higgins
Votes: 6,345
Monday, Jan. 4, on ABC
23. Ellen's Game of Games (2017– )
60 min | Game-Show
Contestants compete for prizes in a series of games based on The Ellen Show, for a chance to win $100,000.
Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Rachel Marsh, Steven Natale
Votes: 874
Monday, Jan. 4, on NBC
24. Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge's Mine Rescue (2021– )
Reality-TV
Freddy helps mine owners who've sunk everything into their operations but are ready to call it quits.
Stars: Paul Christie, Fred Dodge, Juan Ibarra, Judy Martinson
Votes: 111
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
25. Judi Dench's Wild Borneo Adventure (2019)
120 min | Documentary
Cameras follow the actress as she embarks upon the trip of a lifetime to explore the lush rain-forests, magical wildlife and spectacular coastlines of Malaysian Borneo.
Star: Judi Dench
Votes: 49
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
26. Monster Garage (2002–2007)
TV-PG | 50 min | Reality-TV, Sport
Expert mechanic Jesse James helms this high-octane series that transforms regular cars into outrageous vehicles in just seven days.
Stars: Jesse James, Hector Orlandi, George Barris, Jonathon Babek
Votes: 629
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
27. Mysterious Planet (2019– )
Documentary
It is an epic journey to the ends of the earth to unlock the greatest mysteries behind the world's most incredible species.
Votes: 31
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
28. P.S. Burn This Letter Please (2020)
101 min | Documentary
Directors: Michael Seligman, Jennifer Tiexiera | Star: Joe E. Jeffreys
Votes: 27
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
29. Race Across the World (2019– )
59 min | Documentary, Game-Show
5 pairs of travellers race from London to the Far East without taking a single flight, a budget and with no smartphone in sight.
Stars: Alex, Bindu, Darron, Elaine
Votes: 414
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
30. Six Degrees with Mike Rowe (2021– )
Documentary, History, Reality-TV
Mike Rowe shows how many things in the world are connected. By using historical facts, Mike takes two seemingly unrelated things and shows an indirect connection.
Stars: Mike Rowe, Charles Bain, Derek Logan, Tim Millard
Votes: 66
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
Monday, Jan. 4, on Discovery Plus
32. Gabby's Dollhouse (2021– )
TV-Y | Animation, Short, Adventure
This colorful series leads preschoolers room to room through a fantastical dollhouse of delightful mini-worlds and irresistible kitty characters.
Stars: Laila Lockhart Kraner, Tucker Chandler, Juliet Donenfeld, Sainty Nelsen
Votes: 95
Tuesday, Jan. 5, on Netflix
33. History of Swear Words (2021– )
TV-MA | 20 min | Documentary, Comedy
An education in expletives: the history lesson you didn’t know you needed hosted by Nicolas Cage. A loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words.
Stars: Nikki Glaser, London Hughes, Elvis Mitchell, Melissa Mohr
Votes: 3,398
Tuesday, Jan. 5, on Netflix
34. Nailed It! Mexico (2019– )
Game-Show, Reality-TV
Hosted by Omar Chaparro and head judge Anna Ruiz, home bakers in Mexico with a terrible track record take a shot at recreating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize. It's part competition, part hot mess.
Stars: Omar Chaparro, Anna Ruiz, José Ramón Castillo, Amirah Kassem
Votes: 260
Tuesday, Jan. 5, on Netflix
35. Nurses (2020– )
TV-PG | Drama
The series follows five young nurses working on the front lines of St. Mary's Hospital dedicating their lives to helping others, while figuring out how to help themselves.
Stars: Tiera Skovbye, Natasha Calis, Jordan Johnson-Hinds, Sandy Sidhu
Votes: 1,270
Tuesday, Jan. 5, on NBC
36. The Real Housewives of Dallas (2016–2021)
TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV
A natural expansion for "The Real Housewives" franchise, the extravagant, over-the-top city of Dallas is deeply rooted in Texan pride, where people believe that if they are lucky enough to ... See full summary »
Stars: Stephanie Hollman, Brandi Redmond, LeeAnne Locken, Kameron Westcott
Votes: 493
Tuesday, Jan. 5, on Bravo
37. This Is Us (2016– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A heartwarming and emotional story about a unique set of triplets, their struggles and their wonderful parents.
Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz
Votes: 107,475
Tuesday, Jan. 5, on NBC
38. Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A young woman discovers she has the ability to hear the innermost thoughts of people around her as songs and musical numbers.
Stars: Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart
Votes: 10,932
Tuesday, Jan. 5, on NBC
39. Chicago Fire (2012– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama
The story of firefighters in Chicago, both on a personal and professional level
Stars: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Christian Stolte, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 38,835
Wednesday, Jan. 6, on NBC
40. Chicago Med (2015– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
The city's most highly skilled medical team saves lives, while navigating their unique interpersonal relationships.
Stars: Nick Gehlfuss, Yaya DaCosta, Torrey DeVitto, Brian Tee
Votes: 15,178
Wednesday, Jan. 6, on NBC
41. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Follows District 21 of the Chicago Police Department, which is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.
Stars: Jason Beghe, Jesse Lee Soffer, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati
Votes: 28,549
Wednesday, Jan. 6, on NBC
42. House in a Hurry (2020– )
Reality-TV
Finding the right house to buy is stressful and, for some, can take months or even years. However, unexpected relocations and compelling situations force these homebuyers to find the ... See full summary »
Star: Kristin Wood
Votes: 14
Wednesday, Jan. 6, on HGTV
43. Name That Tune (2021– )
TV-PG | Game-Show, Music
Two players compete against each other in a race against the clock to test their knowledge of songs performed by a live band.
Stars: Randy Jackson, Jane Krakowski
Votes: 178
Wednesday, Jan. 6, on Fox
44. Surviving Death (2021– )
TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Explores questions that have been contemplated throughout time: What does it mean to die, and is death the end of our existence? Weaving together innovative new research with firsthand accounts from those who’ve been close to death.
Votes: 1,261
Wednesday, Jan. 6, on Netflix
45. Undercover Billionaire (2019– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Reality-TV
A successful entrepreneur is dropped into a remote community with little resources and has 90 days to create a successful company.
Stars: Grant Cardone, Elaine Culotti, Monique Mosley, Glenn Stearns
Votes: 387
Wednesday, Jan. 6, on Discovery
46. Coyote (2021– )
TV-MA | 290 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller