It’s an exciting time for TV fans. The networks are pretty much back to normal after a long winter break. Take a look at everything returning to broadcast TV tonight, Thursday, Jan. 30.
This has been midseason premiere week for CBS. The majority of TV shows are back on the air, and that’s certainly the case for the Thursday night lineup. ABC also starts its new Thursday night lineup.
Ghosts, Scamanda, and more
Let’s start with the CBS lineup. Everything is back, and that includes a new episode of Ghosts. The Rose McIver comedy will see Sam and Jay figure out how to deal with their silent partner who has been holding things up in the restaurant. Mark just wants to get to work, and now he’s done hearing that the silent partner says no. So, he wants to meet Isaac. That’s going to be fun!
We’ll also get a new episode of Matlock straight after. The not-quite-a-reboot will pick up with Olympia needing Matty’s help on another case. Their friendship continues to build, but this is going to make it much harder when the truth inevitably comes out. Meanwhile, Edwin is worried about his wife’s health with how the secrets are taking their toll.
Over on ABC, there’s a new lineup after a new episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. We get the series premiere of Scamanda. The series is based on the true story of Amanda Riley. When she was diagnosed with cancer, the church community and her family gathered around her to help her fight it. However, what happened when it all came out that she was faking it all? Why would someone fake, and fake it all in so much detail?
Then there’s a linear airing of the Hulu series Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini. It’s another scam, where the police were called when Sherri went missing while out running. When she returned, she had a story of how she had been abducted, but what really happened? Her husband and police had a lot of questions, and eventually, the truth came out.
What’s on TV tonight
All times are in ET/PT
ABC
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
9 p.m.-10 p.m.: Scamanda
10 p.m.-11 p.m.: Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini
CBS
8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage
8:30 p.m.-9 p.m.: Ghosts
9 p.m.-10 p.m.: Matlock
10 p.m.-11 p.m.: Elsbeth
NBC
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Law & Order
9 p.m.-10 p.m.: Law & Order: SVU
10 p.m.-11 p.m.: Found
FOX
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Hell’s Kitchen
9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Animal Control
9:30 p.m.-10 p.m.: Going Dutch
The CW
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Police 24/7
9 p.m.-10 p.m.: Crime Nation
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