As you find yourself cozying up on the couch with your linguistics reader or Willa Cather novel for your American literature class, it looks like there will be plenty of distractions both new and returning on TV. Gear up for the final season of “Lost” and the premiere of “Parenthood,” based on the 1989 ensemble dramedy. See what Jerry Seinfeld has in store with the reality show “The Marriage Ref,” and drop by “Sons of Tucson” to see what director, producer and UCLA alumnus Todd Holland is up to.
Jan. 12
“American Idol”
FOX, 8 p.m.
Jan. 14
“Project Runway”
Lifetime, 10 p.m.
“Ace of Cakes”
Food Network, 10 p.m.
Jan. 17
“24”
FOX, 9 p.m.
Feb. 2
“Lost”
ABC, 8 p.m.
Feb. 11
“Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains”
CBS, 8 p.m.
March 1
“Parenthood”
NBC, 9 p.m.
March 14
“The Marriage Ref”
NBC, 8 p.m.
“Sons of Tucson”
Fox, 8:30 p.m.
Compiled by Saba Mohtasham and Edward Truong, A&E senior staff.