HDTV Listings for January 20, 2006

What we're watching:

All of the Brad and Angelina news of late forced "Alexander" to catch my eye on the listings since Ms. Jolie has a role. I heard nothing but grumbling over this Oliver Stone directed film, so I'm hoping you can help me out. Should I turn to HBO-HD at 8 p.m. for this film in 1080i, or is this a widescreen time-waster? I'm actually a fan of the WB family shows like "Living with Fran" and "Reba"; both of which are new on the WB starting at 8:30 p.m., so "help me help you" with today's picks. Oh, that reminds me: "Jerry Maguire" is on TNT-HD at 11:30 p.m. if you have a burning desire to stay up late and see the Arizona Cardinals actually win a game.

After the jump is our traditional listing of HD programs throughout the night.

Here are some other HDTV programs showing on selected networks today. All times are Eastern and reruns are in italics:

ABC (720p): In Justice (9 p.m.)

CBS (1080i): Ghost Whisperer (8 p.m.), Close to Home (9 p.m.), NUMB3RS (10 p.m.), The Late Show with David Letterman (11:35 p.m.)

NBC (1080i): Book of Daniel (10 p.m.), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35 p.m.)

Fox (720p): Bernie Mac (8 p.m.), Bernie Mac (8:30 p.m.)

WB (1080i): What I Like About You (8 p.m.), Living with Fran (8:30 p.m.), Reba (9 p.m.), Twins (9:30 p.m.)

Discovery-HD (1080i): Blue Realm (6 & 7 p.m.), Proms 2004: Anna Netrebko (8 p.m.), Aida: Acts 1 & 2 (10 p.m.)

ESPN-HD (720p): SportsCenter (6 p.m.), NBA Shootaround (7:30 p.m.), NBA Basketball: Spurs at Heat (8 p.m.)

HBO-HD (1080i): Alexander (8 p.m.), Deadwood (11 p.m.)

Showtime-HD (1080i): Sleeper Cell (9 p.m.), Masters of Horror (10 p.m.)

TNT-HD (1080i): Charmed (6 p.m.), Law & Order (7 & 8 p.m.), Drumline (8 p.m), Jerry Maguire (11:30 p.m.)