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It's the umpteenth dancing competition show on TV, but there's something distinctive about "Live to Dance," which features Paula Abdul as the "mentor and lead expert." (Abdul a mentor? That's a little scary.) The contestants are from any age group and perform any style of dance, either solo or in groups.
Watch • Debuts Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. on Channel 2. A second episode airs Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Week Ahead
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Pretty Little Liars
In the midseason premiere, the girls have to deal with the aftermath of a murder.
Watch • Monday, Jan. 4, at 9 p.m. on ABC Family
The Biggest Loser
There are three Utahns among the contestants — including former Olympian Rulon Gardner.
Watch • Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5
Southland
A lot of people find themselves in new circumstances in the third-season premiere of this good cop show.
Watch • Tuesday, Jan. 4; 8 and 10 p.m.; TNT
Jersey Shore
The guidos and guidettes return for a third season of drinking and sleeping around.
Watch • Thursday, Jan. 6, at 11 p.m. on MTV This Weekend
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New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin
This odd couple pairing sounds weirdly entertaining.
Watch • Friday, Dec. 31, at 9 p.m. on CNN
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
A taped version of The Divine Miss M performing at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Watch • Friday, Dec. 31, at 10 p.m. on HBO
Tournament of Roses Parade
Live from Pasadena, Calif.
Watch • Saturday, Jan. 1, at 9 a.m. on Channel 4, Hallmark and HGTV; and 9:30 a.m. on Channel 5
Desperate Housewives
Who shot Paul Young? There are so darn many suspects, but we're promised an answer this week.
Watch • Sunday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. on Channel 4