It's a not-so-bleak midwinter after all! Superstars of Dance, premiering Jan. 4, is one of the hot new series we are looking forward to this month. Check out our extended feature for tips on more new series (coming Monday), as well as several of your returning favorites that are making comebacks this month, that are guaranteed to heat things up for your viewing pleasure.

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NHL Hockey

VERSUS 7:00 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Penguins have no interest in working any longer than 60 minu… more »

The Big Bang Theory

CBS 8:00 PM ET
The inflated ego tends to distort the world around you and give you the fee… more »

The Bachelor

ABC 8:00 PM ET
"Bachelorette" fans all over the country wanted to hug Jason Mesnick when D… more »

College Football

FOX 8:15 PM ET
Ohio State has bombed the past two seasons in the BCS title game, so maybe … more »

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