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Billions Tue 19 Jan 2016, 12:00AM | M-Net Edge (113)

Wealth, influence and corruption collide in this drama set in New York. Shrewd U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades is embroiled in a high-stakes game of predator vs. prey with the ambitious hedge-fund king, Bobby Axelrod. To date, Rhoades has never lost an insider trading case — he’s 81-0 — but when criminal evidence turns up against Axelrod, he proceeds cautiously in building the case against Axelrod, who employs Rhoades’ wife, psychiatrist Wendy, as a performance coach for his company. Both men use their intelligence, power and influence to outmaneuver the other in this battle over billions.

Youngers Tue 19 Jan 2016, 6:00PM | BBC Brit (120)

S2/E1 – Divided Ain’t Cool”. Jay works with a new producer on his first solo track, while Yemi is struggling as the leader of his youth choir. Can they put the past behind them?

Born Without Limbs Tue 19 Jan 2016, 6:55PM | TLC Entertainment (172)

Join TLC from January for a series of thought-provoking documentaries. In ‘Born Without Limbs’, meet Nick Vujicic, who was born without arms or legs. A proud husband, father and motivational speaker, Nick has done more than most. Then, ‘A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story’ follows the inspiring journey of 26-year-old, 58-pound Lizzie, from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist.

Supergirl Tue 19 Jan 2016, 11:00PM | Vuzu Amp (114)

‘S1/E10 – Childish Things’. Kara does her best to support Winn when his father, the Supervillain Toyman, breaks out of prison and seeks out his son for unknown reasons.

According to Alex Wed 20 Jan 2016, 5:30PM | BET (129)

“According to Alex” is a docu-series that focuses on Alex Martin Dean, the daughter of Whoopi Goldberg and Alvin Martin, and her three children – now in their teens and 20s – as she reinvents herself personally and professionally with the help of her husband, Bernard, and their best friends, Leisa (the daughter of actor Lee Weaver) and Ron. But when her oldest daughter, Amara, decides to move back home – with her fiancé and new baby – suddenly three generations will be living under one roof and Alex and Leisa’s plans may have to be put on hold.

Atlanta Plastic Wed 20 Jan 2016, 6:00PM | Lifetime (131)

Lifetime® reveals the changing face of plastic surgery in the new docu-series, Atlanta Plastic, following three of Atlanta’s top African-American surgeons and their clients who seek to look their best by going under the knife. Atlanta Plastic features board-certified physicians Dr. Wright Jones, Dr. Marcus Crawford (pictured) and Dr. Aisha McKnight-Baron, who are at the top of their game. The doctors’ patients, both male and female, come from all walks of life and request a variety of procedures; from tummy tucks, Brazilian butt lifts and facelifts, to breast augmentation, liposuction and rhinoplasty.

Shades of Blue Wed 20 Jan 2016, 6:30PM | M-Net (101)

Jennifer Lopez stars as New York detective Harlee Santos, a single mother who runs with a group of dirty cops, taking her cut of the bribes and protection money to give her bright and promising daughter the best life possible and a leg up for a better future. However, all good things must come to an end and she is caught by the FBI, which forces her to turn informant on her cop family. Harlee struggles to walk a line between loyalty, honor and betrayal, all the while working to keep everything together for her daughter.

Doc McStuffins Thu 21 Jan 2016, 4:55PM | Disney Junior (309)

The Flimsy Grumpy Bat”. A magical animated series about six-year-old Doc McStuffins who runs a doctor’s clinic for toys from her playhouse.

101 East Out of Sight – Thu 21 Jan 2016, 10:30PM| Al Jazeera (406)

Last August, seven indigenous children from Malaysia mysteriously disappeared. It was 50 days before they were found in remote jungle, but only two made it home alive. The others had died from starvation or drowned.  It was later revealed the children were running away from school, where they also lived. Their disappearance led to allegations of abuse and neglect while revealing deeper issues with the authorities tasked with protecting them. 101 East enters the world of Malaysia’s indigenous Orang Asli tribe to learn of their decades’ long struggle for survival

Kiddies Treats every Mon, Wed and Fri at 3:30PM | Zee World (166)

Kiddies Treats is a show designed for young mothers who are faced with the challenge with feeding their children interesting food that is both healthy and interesting. Chef and mother, Gurdeep Punj will lead you through simple recipes that are wholesome and easy to make at home.Besides everyday snacks and lunch-box meals, Gurdip will demonstrate how to make party food, desserts, juices, and much more.

For Love and Justice Fri 22 Jan 2016, 4:00PM | Telemundo (118)

The confrontation between Diablo and Liliana results in Genaro getting shot. Lucia tries to save Daniel, but Diablo appears and stops her.

Supa Strikas Sat 23 Jan 2016, 07:00AM | Disney XD (304)

Shakes and his team adventure through the world of soccer to win the Super League trophy. 

Blackish Sat 23 Jan 2016, 03:00PM | VUZU Amp (114)

Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson has a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow, four kids, and a colonial home in the ‘burbs. But has success brought too much assimilation for this black family?

When Jack sings a lyric at school that includes THE word, it leads to his possible expulsion from school. Dre and Bow work together to get him reinstated, and examine just who, if anyone, has the right to use it.

America’s Got Talent Sun 24 Jan 2016, 3:15PM | M-Net Family (162)

The 10th season of the top-rated summer competition series will once again feature host Nick Cannon, and a returning quartet of opinionated and insightful judges: radio personality Howard Stern, model Heidi Klum, TV host Howie Mandel and recording artist Mel B. In auditions across the country, performers and groups of all kinds — including singers, comics, magicians and contortionists — present their acts, hoping to make it to the next round of the competition, and ultimately, be named the winner. For the third summer in a row, live performances and results shows will take place at New York’s iconic Radio City Music Hall.

John Wick Sun 24 Jan 2016, 7:00PM | Movies Premiere (103)

After the sudden death of his beloved wife, John Wick receives one last gift from her, a beagle puppy named Daisy, and a note imploring him not to forget how to love. But John’s mourning is interrupted when his 1969 Boss Mustang catches the eye of sadistic thug Iosef Tarasov who breaks into his house and steals it, beating John unconscious and leaving Daisy dead. Unwittingly, they have just reawakened one of the most brutal assassins the underworld has ever seen.

The X-Files Mon 25 Jan 2016, 06:15AM | Fox (125)

‘S10/E1 – 10/1’. Thirteen years after the original series run, the next chapter is a thrilling, six-episode series, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

Masha and the Bear Mon 25 Jan 2016, 12:20PM | Boomerang  (302)

A new original animated comedy series, ‘Masha and The Bear’, premieres this January on Boomerang for all take out Africa! Join Masha, the exceedingly active little girl, and The Bear, a big and hearty guy who loves comfort, peace and quiet, as they team up to discover this great and exciting world. Masha believes that the world was created for her amusement and in the process almost gives The Bear a nervous breakdown.