This is a hot week for television shows. I'm canceling my plans and staying inside all week. Here are five shows you need to watch:
Golden Globe Awards - Thin-skinned Hollywoodsters get their feelings hurt by Ricky Gervais for a second year in a row. Tonight on NBC.
Alcatraz - Disappearing criminals reappear decades later in this J.J. Abrams series starring Hurley from Lost and the dude from Jurassic Park. My guess is it's a great premise but will take awhile to get its footing. Monday on FOX.
Justified - If you haven't watched this show yet, I implore you, nay, beg you, to watch it. Honestly, it's one of the top five best shows on all of television. The season premiere is Tuesday night on FX.
Southland - The critically-acclaimed but ratings-impaired show kicks off its season on TNT Tuesday night with Lucy Liu joining the cast.
American Idol - You've probably never heard of it, but this little singing competition airs on Wednesday nights on FOX.
