NOTE: Family Guy and American Dad are both preempted this night for the Simpsons’ 20th Anniversary Special.
Simpsons:
In the landmark 450th episode of THE SIMPSONS, Krusty is approached by two network executives who want to bring on female co-star Princess Penelope (guest voice Hathaway) to increase the show’s female demographic. The onstage and behind-the-scenes rapport between Krusty and Princess Penelope grows, and before long, Krusty asks for his co-star’s hand in marriage. Meanwhile, when Mr. Burns puts a stop to the free donuts at the plant to cut costs, Homer, Lenny and Carl decide to meet with a headhunter who specializes in nuclear workers and opens their eyes to opportunities free of draconian donut-cutting measures in the all-new “Once Upon a Time in Springfield” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Jan 10 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-2020) (TV-PG D, L, V)
Simpsons:
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (“Super Size Me,” “30 Days”) takes on the behemoth task of documenting 20 years of the global phenomenon that is THE SIMPSONS. In his distinctive and innovative style, the unprecedented one-hour special follows Spurlock as he sets off on a cross-country globe-trotting mission combing the streets for interviews from fans young and old. His travels take him from the home of THE SIMPSONS’ biggest fan to the organization at the center of THE SIMPSONS’ biggest controversies to landmarks such as the birthplace of “Groundskeeper Willie” and the Springfield Isotopes’ playing field. In addition, Spurlock talks to cast, writers and celebrities about the undying cultural obsession with THE SIMPSONS on THE SIMPSONS 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: IN 3-D! ON ICE! airing Sunday, Jan. 10 (8:30-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SP-1027) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)
The Cleveland Show:
Roberta’s new teacher, Ms. Eck (guest voice Jane Lynch), encourages Roberta to alter her appearance to teach her an important lesson, and Cleveland Jr. befriends the disguised Roberta only to fall in love with her. Meanwhile, Cleveland and the guys set out to invent the next infomercial product in the all-new “Love Rollercoaster” episode of THE CLEVELAND SHOW airing Sunday, Jan. 10 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (CLE-110) (TV-14 D, L)
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