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It can be challenging to stay updated on the thousands of films broadcasted on cable and traditional TV channels each week — which could mean you’re spending time watching outdated repeats when, just a few channels away, your preferred movie is being shown. However, you can prevent this inconvenience by using our daily guide to classic films on television, featuring comprehensive schedules of all movies airing during prime time and more — allowing you to monitor when your favorites are showing and ensuring you don’t only tune in just in time to watch the credits roll.
This week’s lineup features full-day celebrations honoring Patricia Neal, Diane Keaton, and TCM’s yearly Martin Luther King Jr. Day marathon, along with an evening spotlighting the tough dramas of Henry Hathaway, and showings ofBreakfast at Tiffany’s, The Seven Year Itch, Sunset Boulevard, Bus Stop, Trading Places, Top Gun, On the Waterfront, Wayne’s World, Caddyshack, The Jerk, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and much more.
Classic Films and TV Shows FeaturingMonday, January 19
MLK Day Tribute
TCM, beginning at 6am
TCM once again celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an insightful and emotional lineup of films that examine race, justice, and the continuous struggle for equality in America, spearheaded by MLK. The day starts withEdge of the City (1957), a compelling drama showcasing Sidney Poitier in one of his first performances, was followed byIntruder in the Dust (1949), based on William Faulkner’s novel depicting a Black man wrongfully accused in the segregated South.Take a Giant Step(1959) is next on the list and presents a coming-of-age narrative from the viewpoint of a Black teenager dealing with a world that was not designed for him. The schedule also includes the lively gospel documentarySay Amen, Somebody (1982) and Freedom on My Mind(1994), a documentary that was nominated for an Academy Award, which documents the Mississippi voter registration efforts in the early ’60s. Later, Cicely Tyson delivers one of her most memorable performances inThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman(1974). The night shifts towards contemplation and recollection withKing: A Filmed Record … From Montgomery to Memphis (1969) and I Caught Wind of It Through the Grapevine(1982), which traces writer James Baldwin as he returns to significant locations from the Civil Rights Movement. Spike Lee’sMalcolm X(1992) anchors the evening hours, and the late-night lineup features a biographical filmUptight (1968) and documentaries Black Moderates and Black Activists Black Moderates and Black Radicals Black Moderates and Black Revolutionaries Black Moderates and Black Advocates Black Moderates and Black Proponents Black Moderates and Black Leaders Black Moderates and Black Voices Black Moderates and Black Figures Black Moderates and Black Entities Black Moderates and Black Groups (1969), The Killing of Fred Hampton (1971) and Black Panthers(1968). It is a group that celebrates a legacy and reminds audiences of the many voices that contributed to the movement along with King.
Henry Hathaway Icon-a-thon
MOVIES! beginning at 8:30am
Get comfortable for a Henry Hathaway film festival that highlights the diversity and strength of one of Hollywood’s most talented directors. From the intense frontier confrontation ofRawhideand the exhilarating frontier comedy-adventureNorth to Alaska, to the wind-blown naval thrillerDown to the Sea in Ships, this lineup confidently covers a range of genres and time periods. The international heistSeven Thievesbrings a refined global mystery, while the semi-documentary film noirThe Residence on 92nd Streetbases the marathon in gritty realism. Together, these films demonstrate Hathaway’s talent for tight storytelling, vibrant locations, and traditional studio-era artistry.
Primetime Movies Tonight
5pmLethal Weapon 4(1998, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny GloverAMC
5:10pm50 First Dates(2004, Romantic comedy) Adam Sandler, Drew BarrymoreWOMEN
5:20pmA Story of Huey P. Newton(2001, Biography) Roger Guenveur Smith,RETRO
5:30pmHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone(2001, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert GrintSYFY
5:55pmGladiator(2000, Historical drama) Russell Crowe, Joaquin PhoenixSTZE
6pmStar Trek: First Contact(1996, Science fiction) Patrick Stewart, Jonathan FrakesFAMZ
6pmThe Residence on 92nd Street(1945, Thriller) William Eythe, Lloyd NolanMOVIES!
6:15pmJay and Silent Bob Strike Back(2001, Comedy) Ben Affleck, Jeff AndersonMGM
6:24pmBring It On Again(2004, Comedy) Anne Judson-Yager, Bree TurnerSTZIB
6:24pmThe Big Empty(2003, Comedy) Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren AdamsINDIE
6:30pmSleepy Hollow(1999, Horror) Johnny Depp, Christina RicciBBCA
6:40pmBattle of Britain(1969, War) Laurence Olivier, Michael CaineHDNETMV
6:51pmSherlock Holmes and the Hidden Armament(1942, Mystery) Basil Rathbone, Nigel BruceRETRO
7pmBreakfast at Tiffany’s(1961, Romantic comedy) Audrey Hepburn, George PeppardWOMEN
7pmCool World(1992, Fantasy) Kim Basinger, Gabriel ByrneNEXT
7pmRaiders of the Lost Ark(1981, Adventure) Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodPARMT
7:20pmJuice(1992, Crime thriller) Omar Epps, Tupac ShakurTMCX
7:35pmForrest Gump(1994, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin WrightSHOCSE
7:56pmBring It On: Full Throttle(2006, Comedy) Hayden Panettiere, Solange KnowlesSTZIB
8pmBeverly Hills Cop(1984, Action) Eddie Murphy, Judge ReinholdAMC
8pmI Caught Wind of It Through the Grapevine(1982, Drama) James Baldwin, David BaldwinTCM
8pmReprisal!(1956, Western) Guy Madison, Felicia FarrGRIT
8pmStar Trek: The Movie(1979, Science Fiction) William Shatner, Leonard NimoyFAMZ
8pmStarsky & Hutch(2004, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Owen WilsonE!
8pmThe Hours(2002, Drama) Meryl Streep, Julianne MooreFLIX
8pmThe Seven Year Itch(1955, Comedy) Marilyn Monroe, Tom EwellMOVIES!
8pmThe Woman in Green(1945, Mystery) Basil Rathbone, Nigel BruceRETRO
8:25pmUndisputed(2002, Drama) Wesley Snipes, Ving RhamesSHOWXHD
8:45pmBeavis and Butt-head Go to America(1996, Comedy) Mike Judge, Bruce WillisNEXT
8:50pmMarvin’s Room(1996, Drama) Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprioGSHW2
9pmFresh(1994, Drama) Sean Nelson, Giancarlo EspositoTMCX
9pmHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(2002, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert GrintSYFY
9pmSunset Boulevard(1950, Drama) William Holden, Gloria SwansonWOMEN
9:02pmMonster-in-Law(2005, Romantic comedy) Jennifer Lopez, Jane FondaHBO
9:08pmDressed to Kill(1946, Mystery) Basil Rathbone, Nigel BruceRETRO
9:35pmIndiana Jones and the Final Crusade(1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean ConneryPARMT
9:37pmMo’ Money(1992, Comedy) Damon Wayans, Marlon WayansSTZC
9:40pmPlanes, Trains and Automobiles(1987, Comedy) Steve Martin, John CandyMGM
9:50pmThief(1981, Crime film) James Caan, Tuesday WeldHDNETMV
10pmMalcolm X(1992, Biography) Denzel Washington, Angela BassettTCM
10pmThe Hard Man(1957, Western) Guy Madison, Valerie FrenchGRIT
10pmTop Gun(1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillisSHOCSE
10pmUndisputed II: The Final Fighter(2006, Action) Michael Jai White, Scott AdkinsSHOWXHD
10:10pmBebe’s Kids(1992, Comedy) Faizon Love, Vanessa Bell CallowayNEXT
10:15pmBeverly Hills Cop II(1987, Action) Eddie Murphy, Judge ReinholdAMC
10:15pmBus Stop(1956, Romantic Comedy) Marilyn Monroe, Don MurrayMOVIES!
10:20pmStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan(1982, Science Fiction) William Shatner, Leonard NimoyFAMZ
10:20pmTerror by Night(1946, Mystery) Basil Rathbone, Nigel BruceRETRO
11pmAny Given Sunday(1999, Drama) Al Pacino, Cameron DiazTRUTV
11pmThe Aviator(2004, Biography) Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate BlanchettWOMEN
11pmThe Machinist(2004, Thriller) Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason LeighTMCX
11:06pmMetamorphosis: The Alien Factor(1991, Science fiction) Tara Leigh, Tony GiganteINDIE
11:09pmDon’t Be a Threat to South Central While Sipping Your Juice in the Neighborhood(1996, Comedy) Shawn Wayans, Marlon WayansSTZC
11:15pmSwingers(1996, Comedy) Jon Favreau, Vince VaughnMGM
11:20pmA Story of Huey P. Newton(2001, Biography) Roger Guenveur Smith,RETRO
11:25pmJackass: The Movie(2002, Comedy) Johnny Knoxville, Bam MargeraNEXT
Classic Films and TV Shows Featured onTuesday, January 20
TCM 100th Anniversary Celebration: Patricia Neal
TCM, beginning at 6am
Born on January 20, 1926, Patricia Neal left behind an impressive collection of work when she passed away on August 8, 2010, at the age of 84. TCM honors her centennial with a selection that includes romance, noir, drama, and emotionally rich storytelling. The day starts with the Western melodramaRaton Pass(1951) and the navy filmOperation Pacific (1951), both highlighting her initial on-screen charm.The Fountainhead (1949) features one of her most renowned performances alongside Gary Cooper, whileJohn Loves Mary (1949) offers a more lighthearted and humorous contrast. In the afternoon, Neal’s critically acclaimed performance stands out.The Subject Was Roses(1968), then the moody suspense filmThe Night Digger(1971). The offering ends withA Person in the Crowd(1957), Elia Kazan’s drama features Neal in a role as the sharp, ethically torn woman who uncovers and eventually faces the sinister possibilities of an emerging media celebrity. The collection demonstrates just how diverse and skilled Neal’s career truly was.
Primetime Movies Tonight
5pmMulan(1998, Children) Ming-Na Wen, Eddie MurphyFREEFORM
5:30pmFootloose(1984, Drama) Kevin Bacon, Lori SingerNEXT
5:35pmSeabiscuit(2003, Drama) Tobey Maguire, Jeff BridgesFAMZ
5:36pmThree Desperate Men(1951, Western) Preston Foster, Jim DavisRETRO
5:45pmA Figure in the Crowd(1957, Drama) Andy Griffith, Patricia NealTCM
5:55pmHotel Rwanda(2004, Biography) Don Cheadle, Sophie OkonedoMGM
6pmAll of Me(1984, Comedy) Steve Martin, Lily TomlinMVIES
6pmBeverly Hills Cop II(1987, Action) Eddie Murphy, Judge ReinholdAMC
6pmUnderworld(2003, Fantasy) Kate Beckinsale, Scott SpeedmanBBCA
6:01pmTrading Places(1983, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie MurphySTZC
6:03pmCharlie and the Chocolate Factory(2005, Children) Johnny Depp, Freddie HighmoreHBOZ
6:05pmForce 10 From Navarone(1978, War) Robert Shaw, Harrison FordHDNETMV
6:10pmHigh School Musical(2006, Children) Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne HudgensDISNEY
6:40pmSerendipity(2001, Romantic comedy) John Cusack, Kate BeckinsaleGSHW2
6:40pmTerminator 2: Judgment Day(1991, Science Fiction) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda HamiltonSTARZ
6:46pmKansas Pacific(1953, Western) Sterling Hayden, Eve MillerRETRO
7pmThe Lion King(1994, Children) Matthew Broderick, Jeremy IronsFREEFORM
8pmHarry and Tonto(1974, Drama) Art Carney, Ellen BurstynMVIES
8pmOn the Waterfront(1954, Drama) Marlon Brando, Eva Marie SaintTCM
8pmRemember the Titans(2000, Drama) Denzel Washington, Will PattonAMC
8pmStar Trek III: The Quest for Spock(1984, Science Fiction) William Shatner, DeForest KelleyFAMZ
8pmTerminator Woman(1993, Action) Jerry Trimble, Karen SheperdRETRO
8pmThe Aviator(2004, Biography) Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate BlanchettSHO
8pmThe Attack on Red River(1954, Western) Van Johnson, Joanne DruGRIT
8pmWayne’s World(1992, Comedy) Mike Myers, Dana CarveyFLIX
8:30pmDemolition Man(1993, Science fiction) Sylvester Stallone, Wesley SnipesBBCA
9pmHustle & Flow(2005, Drama) Terrence Howard, Anthony AndersonNEXT
9pmThe Little Mermaid(1989, Kids) Jodi Benson, Pat CarrollFREEFORM
9:10pmTriple Cross(1967, Thriller) Christopher Plummer, Yul BrynnerHDNETMV
9:33pmClick(2006, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Kate BeckinsaleSTZC
9:35pmWayne’s World 2(1993, Comedy) Mike Myers, Dana CarveyFLIX
9:36pmSub Zero(2005, Thriller) Costas Mandylor, Linden AshbyRETRO
10pmA Spot in the Sun(1951, Drama) Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth TaylorTCM
10pmPowder River(1953, Western) Rory Calhoun, Corinne CalvetGRIT
10pmStar Trek IV: The Journey Home(1986, Science fiction) William Shatner, Leonard NimoyFAMZ
10:30pmHopscotch(1980, Comedy-drama) Walter Matthau, Glenda JacksonMOVIES!
10:30pmThe Replacements(2000, Comedy) Keanu Reeves, Gene HackmanAMC
10:45pmDead Man Walking(1995, Crime thriller) Susan Sarandon, Sean PennTMCX
10:49pmScarface(1983, Crime thriller) Al Pacino, Michelle PfeifferSTZENC
11:07pmOklahoma Annie(1952, Western) Judy Canova, John RussellRETRO
11:10pmThe Wood(1999, Drama) Omar Epps, Taye DiggsSTARZ
Classic Films and TV Shows Featured onWednesday, January 21
Dirty Talk: When Morning Talk Shows Dominated TelevisionPart 2: Conversations That Never End
ABC, 9pm
The second segment of this three-part series examines how daytime talk shows were labeled as “trash TV” by the mid-1990s. As their viewership increased, the programs started taking risks — and so did their guests. However, the sinister aspect of talk television is revealed when a guest kills another following an unexpected attack during a recording.
Primetime Movies Tonight
5pmAmerica, America(1963, Drama) Stathis Giallelis, Frank WolffTCM
5pmThe House of Mirth(2000, Historical film) Gillian Anderson, Eric StoltzWOMEN
5:12pmVolunteers(1985, Comedy) Tom Hanks, John Candy5MAX
5:15pmThe Replacements(2000, Comedy) Keanu Reeves, Gene HackmanAMC
5:25pmEnough(2002, Thriller) Jennifer Lopez, Billy CampbellSTZENC
5:25pmThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement(2004, Children) Anne Hathaway, Julie AndrewsFREEFORM
5:35pmDeputy Marshal(1949, Western) Jon Hall, Frances LangfordRETRO
5:41pmFargo(1996, Comedy) Frances McDormand, Steve BuscemiHBO2
5:45pmPacific Heights(1990, Thriller) Melanie Griffith, Matthew ModineMOVIES!
5:45pmWayne’s World(1992, Comedy) Mike Myers, Dana CarveyTMCX
5:55pmChocolat(2000, Drama) Juliette Binoche, Johnny DeppFAMZ
6pmMajor League(1989, Comedy) Tom Berenger, Charlie SheenPARMT
6pmWanted: Dead or Alive(1987, Adventure) Rutger Hauer, Gene SimmonsHDNETMV
6:10pmBarbershop 2: Back to Business (2004, Comedy) MGM
6:30pmRambo: The First Blood Part II(1985, Action) Sylvester Stallone, Richard CrennaBBCA
6:45pmHopalong Cassidy Returns(1936, Western) William Boyd, Evelyn BrentRETRO
7:31pmOld School(2003, Comedy) Luke Wilson, Will FerrellSTARZ
8pm50 First Dates(2004, Romantic comedy) Adam Sandler, Drew BarrymoreSHO
8pmBroken Lance(1954, Western) Spencer Tracy, Robert WagnerGRIT
8pmHow to Get a Guy to Leave You in 10 Days(2003, Romantic comedy) Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaugheyMGM
8pmMen in Black(1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will SmithAMC
8pmOne-Eyed Jacks(1961, Western) Marlon Brando, Karl MaldenRETRO
8pmProof(1991, Drama) Hugo Weaving, Genevieve PicotMOVIES!
8pmStar Trek V: The Final Frontier(1989, Science Fiction) William Shatner, Leonard NimoyFAMZ
8pmThe Parent Trap(1998, Children) Lindsay Lohan, Dennis QuaidFREEFORM
8pmThe Wedding Singer(1998, Romantic comedy) Adam Sandler, Drew BarrymoreMTV
8pmTrading Places(1983, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie MurphyFLIX
8:30pmRambo III(1988, Action) Sylvester Stallone, Richard CrennaBBCA
8:30pmRed Surf(1990, Crime thriller) George Clooney, Doug SavantHDNETMV
8:30pmThe Capture of Pelham One Two Three(1974, Thriller) Walter Matthau, Robert ShawTCM
8:35pmTop Gun(1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillisPARMT
9pmOld School(2003, Comedy) Luke Wilson, Will FerrellSTZENC
9pmThe Hours(2002, Drama) Meryl Streep, Julianne MooreWOMEN
9pmThe Naked Gun: From the Records of Police Squad!(1988, Comedy) Leslie Nielsen, George KennedyTMCX
10pmMajor League(1989, Comedy) Tom Berenger, Charlie SheenFLIX
10pmMen in Black II(2002, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will SmithAMC
10pmStar Trek VI: The Lost World(1991, Science Fiction) William Shatner, Leonard NimoyFAMZ
10pmThe Fighting Temptations(2003, Comedy) Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé KnowlesMGM
10pmThe Mexican(2001, Comedy-Drama) Brad Pitt, Julia RobertsSHOWXHD
10:10pmFailure to Launch(2006, Romantic comedy) Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica ParkerGSHW2
10:22pmA Shot for the General(1966, Western) Gian Maria Volonté, Klaus KinskiRETRO
10:30pmThe Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Scent of Fear(1991, Comedy) Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla PresleyTMCX
10:30pmWhite Feather(1955, Western) Robert Wagner, Debra PagetGRIT
11pmMean Streets(1973, Crime thriller) Robert De Niro, Harvey KeitelTCM
11pmWanted: Dead or Alive(1987, Adventure) Rutger Hauer, Gene SimmonsHDNETMV
11:05pmMajor League(1989, Comedy) Tom Berenger, Charlie SheenPARMT
11:50pmFrom Dusk Till Dawn(1996, Horror) Harvey Keitel, George ClooneyFLIX
Classic Films and TV Shows FeaturingThursday, January 22
Monthly Star: Jean Arthur
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Jean Arthur is still considered one of Hollywood’s most captivating stars, known for her sharp comedic timing and a slightly rough voice. The performances tonight highlight her ability to portray ordinary women with a unique flair.The Devil and Miss Jones(1941) teams her up with Charles Coburn in a charming comedy exploring social classes and unexpected bonds.The More the Merrier(1943), one of her most cherished movies, showcases Arthur at her peak in a wartime Washington, D.C., comedy that garnered her an Academy Award nomination.A Foreign Affair(1948) features Arthur exploring postwar Berlin, directed by Billy Wilder. The evening concludes withThe Impatient Years(1944), a tender romantic film that showcases her ability to blend genuine emotion with wit. It is a collection that demonstrates precisely why Arthur’s appeal has endured across generations and why TCM selected her as their Star of the Month.
Primetime Movies Tonight
5:35pm48 HRS.(1982, Adventure) Nick Nolte, Eddie MurphySHOCSE
5:45pmThe Pursuit of Red October(1990, Thriller) Sean Connery, Alec BaldwinFLIX
5:45pmThe Total of All Fears(2002, Thriller) Ben Affleck, Morgan FreemanSHOWXHD
5:50pmDonnie Brasco(1997, Crime thriller) Al Pacino, Johnny DeppMGM
5:55pmThe Waterboy(1998, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Kathy BatesFREEFORM
6pmRambo III(1988, Action) Sylvester Stallone, Richard CrennaBBCA
6pmTop Gun(1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillisPARMT
6:10pmI Was a Communist for the F.B.I.(1951, Documentary-style film) Frank Lovejoy, Dorothy HartMOVIES!
6:15pmMurder Ahoy!(1964, Mystery) Margaret Rutherford, Lionel JeffriesTCM
6:16pmStar Kid(1997, Children) Joseph Mazzello, Joey SimmrinRETRO
6:25pmBlazing Saddles(1974, Comedy) Cleavon Little, Gene WilderHBO
6:25pmSerendipity(2001, Romantic comedy) John Cusack, Kate BeckinsaleFAMZ
6:30pmBones(2001, Horror) Snoop Dogg, Pam GrierSTZIB
6:35pmValdez Is Coming(1971, Western) Burt Lancaster, Susan ClarkHDNETMV
6:48pmMo’ Money(1992, Comedy) Damon Wayans, Marlon WayansSTZE
9pmBring It On(2000, Comedy) Kirsten Dunst, Eliza DushkuSTZENC
9pmFour Rooms(1995, Drama) Tim Roth, Valeria GolinoTMCX
9:32pmNight of the Living Dead(1968, Horror) Duane Jones, Judith O’DeaRETRO
9:50pmUndisputed(2002, Drama) Wesley Snipes, Ving RhamesSHO
10pmRush Hour(1998, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris TuckerBET
10pmStar Trek: First Contact(1996, Science fiction) Patrick Stewart, Jonathan FrakesFAMZ
10pmThe Karate Kid: Part Two(1986, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” MoritaTRUTV
10pmThe More the Merrier(1943, Comedy) Jean Arthur, Joel McCreaTCM
10pmThe Road Warrior(1981, Adventure) Mel Gibson, Bruce SpenceSYFY
10:05pmIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom(1984, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Kate CapshawGSHW2
10:10pmLightning Strikes Twice(1951, Thriller) Ruth Roman, Richard ToddMOVIES!
10:15pmThe Firm(1993, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jeanne TripplehornFLIX
10:30pmCity of Bad Men(1953, Western) Jeanne Crain, Dale RobertsonGRIT
10:30pmIndecent Proposal(1993, Drama) Robert Redford, Demi MooreWOMEN
10:30pmThe Firm(1993, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jeanne TripplehornMGM
10:40pmSunset Boulevard(1950, Drama) William Holden, Gloria SwansonTMCX
10:42pmClick(2006, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Kate BeckinsaleSTZENC
10:50pmWhen Harry Met Sally…(1989, Romantic comedy) Billy Crystal, Meg RyanHBOZ
11pmMy Cousin Vinny(1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa TomeiAMC
11:05pmValdez Is Coming(1971, Western) Burt Lancaster, Susan ClarkHDNETMV
11:09pmFlaming Bullets(1945, Western) Tex Ritter, Dave O’BrienRETRO
11:23pmThe Wood(1999, Drama) Omar Epps, Taye DiggsSTZIB
11:30pmUndisputed II: The Final Fighter(2006, Action) Michael Jai White, Scott AdkinsSHO
11:35pmThe Day After Tomorrow(2004, Action) Dennis Quaid, Jake GyllenhaalPARMT
Classic Films and TV Shows FeaturingFriday, January 23
Top 50 Western Films Countdown:Seven Ways from Sundown
Prepare for an unforgettable Friday Night Westerns event on INSP in 2026! The channel is honoring its Top 50 Western movies of all time with a unique weekly ranking every Friday night — showcasing timeless stories of bravery, struggle, and law on the frontier right on your television. Tonight’s feature includesSeven Ways from Sundown,A tight, psychologically intense Western where lawman James Stewart faces off against a mysterious outlaw portrayed by Audie Murphy. Set in harsh desert environments, the movie substitutes traditional gunfights with psychological confrontations, creating suspense through changing dynamics and moral uncertainty. It’s a clever, character-focused film that shows a Western can be just as compelling when the conflict occurs in the mind rather than on the open range.
Primetime Movies Tonight
5:07pmVolunteers(1985, Comedy) Tom Hanks, John CandyACMAX
5:10pmGangs of New York(2002, Historical film) Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-LewisFLIX
5:17pmThe Brass Legend(1956, Western) Hugh O’Brian, Raymond BurrRETRO
5:30pmBrewster’s Millions(1985, Comedy) Richard Pryor, John CandyIFC
5:45pmThe Faculty(1998, Horror) Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVallNEXT
5:50pmMission: Impossible II(2000, Action) Tom Cruise, Dougray ScottSHOCSE
5:50pmSoldier of Fortune(1955, Adventure) Clark Gable, Susan HaywardMVIES
6pmKnights of the Round Table(1953, Adventure) Robert Taylor, Ava GardnerTCM
6pmMy Cousin Vinny(1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa TomeiAMC
6pmStar Trek: First Contact(1996, Science fiction) Patrick Stewart, Jonathan FrakesFAMZ
6:10pmIndiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981, Adventure) Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodSHOWXHD
6:25pmWe Were Soldiers(2002, War) Mel Gibson, Madeleine StoweGSHW2
6:36pmSuperman(1978, Adventure) Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman5MAX
6:37pmThe Tall Texan(1953, Western) Lloyd Bridges, Lee J. CobbRETRO
6:50pmBringing Out the Dead(1999, Drama) Nicolas Cage, Patricia ArquetteTMCX
7pmRush Hour(1998, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris TuckerBET
7:10pmMcLintock!(1963, Western) John Wayne, Maureen O’HaraHDNETMV
7:15pmThe Brothers(2001, Comedy-Drama) Morris Chestnut, D.L. HughleySTZE
7:30pmBeavis and Butt-head Go to America(1996, Comedy) Mike Judge, Bruce WillisNEXT
7:45pmCaddyshack(1980, Comedy) Chevy Chase, Rodney DangerfieldIFC
7:55pmMission: Impossible III(2006, Action) Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour HoffmanSHOCSE
10pmCasablanca(1942, Drama) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid BergmanTCM
10pmGunfighters(1947, Western) Randolph Scott, Barbara BrittonGRIT
10pmHappy Gilmore(1996, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonaldIFC
10pmRio Diablo(1993, Western) Kenny Rogers, Travis TrittMVIES
10:05pmIndiana Jones and the Final Crusade(1989, Adventure) Indiana Jones, Henry JonesSHOWXHD
10:15pmClambake(1967, Music Genre) Elvis Presley, Shelley FabaresHDNETMV
10:15pmCop Land(1997, Crime thriller) Sylvester Stallone, Harvey KeitelFLIX
10:25pmJackass: Number Two(2006, Comedy) Johnny Knoxville, Bam MargeraNEXT
10:44pmLife(1999, Comedy-drama) Eddie Murphy, Martin LawrenceSTZE
11pmBack to the Future II(1989, Comedy) Michael J. Fox, Christopher LloydAMC
11:08pmSuperman III(1983, Adventure) Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor5MAX
11:15pmFrom Dusk Till Dawn(1996, Horror) Harvey Keitel, George ClooneySHO
11:20pmColorado Serenade(1946, Western) Eddie Dean, David SharpeRETRO
11:45pmPretty in Pink(1986, Romantic comedy) Molly Ringwald, Jon CryerFAMZ
11:55pmXXX: Annual Address to the Nation (2005, Action) Willem Dafoe PARMT
Classic Films and TV Shows Featured onSaturday, January 24
The Razor’s Edge
MOVIES!, 8pm
This 1946 energetic adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s novel with the same title, released two years earlier, features Tyrone Power as an American pilot who is deeply affected by his time in World War I. He travels across Europe and India, including Paris and the Himalayas, in search of life’s purpose. This happens after he leaves his fiancée in Chicago and rejects a position as a stockbroker. In his own words, he chooses to “loaf” instead of embracing the comforts of affluent modern society. Eventually, he discovers contentment as a laborer.
Primetime Movies Tonight
5pmLethal Weapon 3(1992, Adventure) Mel Gibson, Danny GloverIFC
5pmRosemary’s Baby(1968, Horror) Mia Farrow, John CassavetesTMCX
5pmWarlock(1959, Western) Richard Widmark, Henry FondaGRIT
5:05pmMission: Impossible(1996, Action) Tom Cruise, Jon VoightSHO
5:15pm2001: A Space Odyssey(1968, Science fiction) Keir Dullea, Gary LockwoodTCM
5:25pmCold Mountain(2003, Drama) Jude Law, Nicole KidmanFLIX
5:30pmCool World(1992, Fantasy) Kim Basinger, Gabriel ByrneNEXT
5:30pmDirty Dancing(1987, Romantic) Jennifer Grey, Patrick SwayzePOP
5:40pmChances Are(1989, Romantic comedy) Cybill Shepherd, Robert Downey Jr.MVIES
5:50pmThe Shooting(1967, Western) Millie Perkins, Jack NicholsonHDNETMV
6pmStarsky & Hutch(2004, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Owen WilsonE!
6:29pmOklahoma Annie(1952, Western) Judy Canova, John RussellRETRO
6:30pmThe Jerk(1979, Comedy) Steve Martin, Bernadette PetersSUNDANCE
6:32pmEulogy(2004, Comedy) Hank Azaria, Jesse BradfordSTZC
6:35pmSouth Park: Extended, Longer, and Uncut(1999, Comedy) Trey Parker, Matt StoneSHOWXHD
7pm50 First Dates(2004, Romantic comedy) Adam Sandler, Drew BarrymoreWOMEN
7pmMajor League(1989, Comedy) Tom Berenger, Charlie SheenCMT
7pmMission: Impossible II(2000, Action) Tom Cruise, Dougray ScottSHO
7:45pmLethal Weapon 4(1998, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny GloverIFC
7:50pmThe Terror(1963, Horror) Boris Karloff, Jack NicholsonHDNETMV
8pmForrest Gump(1994, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin WrightVH1
8pmMy Darling Clementine(1946, Western) Henry Fonda, Linda DarnellGRIT
8pmRiver Queen(2005, Historical drama) Samantha Morton, Kiefer SutherlandRETRO
8pmScream(1996, Horror) Neve Campbell, David ArquetteSHOWXHD
8pmThe English Patient(1996, Drama) Ralph Fiennes, Juliette BinocheFLIX
8pmThe Razor’s Edge(1946, Drama) Tyrone Power, Gene TierneyMVIES
8pmTwice in a Lifetime(1985, Drama) Gene Hackman, Ellen BurstynTCM
8:24pmFantastic Planet(1973, Science Fiction) Barry Bostwick, Mark GrunerMOMAX
8:30pmAnimal House(1978, Comedy) John Belushi, Kevin BaconSUNDANCE
8:31pmStar Kid(1997, Children) Joseph Mazzello, Joey SimmrinSTZK
9pm50 First Dates(2004, Romantic comedy) Adam Sandler, Drew BarrymoreCOMEDY
9:05pmMission: Impossible III(2006, Action) Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour HoffmanSHO
9:10pmA Few Good Men(1992, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jack NicholsonBBCA
9:15pmHustle & Flow(2005, Drama) Terrence Howard, Anthony AndersonGSHW2
9:30pmTommy Boy(1995, Comedy) Chris Farley, David SpadeCMT
9:45pmHell’s Angels on Wheels(1967, Horror) Adam Roarke, Jack NicholsonHDNETMV
9:55pmLethal Ninja(1993, Adventure) Ross Kettle, Karyn HillRETRO
10pmComing to America(1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio HallBET
10pmRudy(1993, Drama) Sean Astin, Ned BeattyTRUTV
10pmScream 2(1997, Horror) David Arquette, Neve CampbellSHOWXHD
10pmThe Mummy(1999, Adventure) Brendan Fraser, Rachel WeiszTNT
10pmWhat Happened to Baby Jane?(1962, Horror) Bette Davis, Joan CrawfordTCM
10:30pmThe Last Wagon(1956, Western) Richard Widmark, Felicia FarrGRIT
10:45pmRoad House(1989, Action) Patrick Swayze, Kelly LynchIFC
11pmBack to School(1986, Comedy) Rodney Dangerfield, Sally KellermanSUNDANCE
11:10pmRawhide(1951, Western) Tyrone Power, Susan HaywardMVIES
11:19pmBar 20 Rides Again(1935, Western) William Boyd, Jimmy EllisonRETRO
11:30pm10 Things I Dislike About You(1999, Comedy) Heath Ledger, Julia StilesVH1
11:30pmCoach Carter(2005, Drama) Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Ri’chardFAMZ
11:40pmThe Terror(1963, Horror) Boris Karloff, Jack NicholsonHDNETMV
11:45pmSon-in-Law(1993, Comedy) Pauly Shore, Carla GuginoCMT
Notable Films and Television Shows Playing on Sunday, January 25
Diane Keaton Memorial Tribute
TCM, beginning at 12:30pm
TCM is honoring the legendary actress Diane Keaton, who passed away on October 11, 2025. The tribute starts withFather of the Bride(1991), the remake featuring Keaton as Nina Banks alongside Steve Martin. Following isReds(1981), a grand historical drama directed by Warren Beatty, which garnered Keaton an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance as journalist Louise Bryant. Then it’sManhattan Murder Mystery(1993), showcasing Keaton’s remarkable comedic timing as she explores a playful mystery alongside Alan Alda and Anjelica Huston. The night carries on withAnnie Hall (1977), the movie that earned Keaton the Academy Award for Best Actress and launched her to stardom. Closing the evening isBaby Boom(1987), in which she plays a top-tier executive whose life takes a sudden turn when she unexpectedly assumes the role of a caregiver.
Primetime Movies Tonight
5pmHappy Gilmore(1996, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonaldBBCA
5pmPretty in Pink(1986, Romantic comedy) Molly Ringwald, Jon CryerLAFF
5pmSilverado(1985, Western) Kevin Kline, Scott GlennGRIT
5:15pmThe Day After Tomorrow(2004, Action) Dennis Quaid, Jake GyllenhaalFXM
5:20pmDeadfall(1968, Thriller) Michael Caine, Giovanna RalliMVIES
5:30pm40 Days and 40 Nights(2002, Romantic comedy) Josh Hartnett, Shannyn SossamonNEXT
5:45pmJurassic Park(1993, Adventure) Sam Neill, Laura DernTNT
6pmJeepers Creepers 2(2003, Horror) Ray Wise, Jonathan BreckCOMET
6pmManhattan Murder Mystery(1993, Comedy) Woody Allen, Diane KeatonTCM
6pmThe Karate Kid(1984, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” MoritaTRUTV
6:08pmWhite Chicks(2004, Comedy) Shawn Wayans, Marlon WayansSTZC
6:10pmDays of Thunder(1990, Action) Tom Cruise, Robert DuvallFLIX
6:10pmMission: Impossible(1996, Action) Tom Cruise, Jon VoightSHOWXHD
6:15pmJoe Dirt(2001, Comedy) David Spade, Dennis MillerCMT
6:15pmUndisputed(2002, Drama) Wesley Snipes, Ving RhamesGSHW2
6:16pmHappy Endings(2005, Comedy-drama) Tom Arnold, Jesse BradfordSTZCI
6:30pmA Purpose to Live, A Purpose to Die(1974, Western) Telly Savalas, James CoburnHDNETMV
6:30pmSex & Mrs. X(2000, Drama) Linda Hamilton, Jacqueline BissetRETRO
6:30pmThe Talented Mr. Ripley(1999, Crime thriller) Matt Damon, Gwyneth PaltrowWOMEN
6:45pmButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid(1969, Western) Paul Newman, Robert RedfordSUNDANCE
7pmGladiator(2000, Historical film) Russell Crowe, Joaquin PhoenixSTZENC
7pmIndependence Day(1996, Science Fiction) Will Smith, Bill PullmanAMC
7pmIndiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981, Adventure) Indiana Jones, Marion RavenwoodFAMZ
7pmLiar Liar(1997, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Maura TierneyBBCA
7pmStar Wars: The Return of the Jedi(1980, Science fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison FordFX
7:15pmPretty in Pink(1986, Romantic comedy) Molly Ringwald, Jon CryerNEXT
7:35pmIndependence Day(1996, Science Fiction) Will Smith, Bill PullmanFXM
8pm10 Things I Dislike About You(1999, Comedy) Heath Ledger, Julia StilesVH1
8pmAnnie Hall(1977, Romantic comedy) Woody Allen, Diane KeatonTCM
8pmMajor League(1989, Comedy) Tom Berenger, Charlie SheenFLIX
8pmMission: Impossible II(2000, Action) Tom Cruise, Dougray ScottSHOWXHD
8pmOpen Range(2003, Western) Robert Duvall, Kevin CostnerGRIT
8pmThe Snake Pit(1948, Drama) Olivia de Havilland, Mark StevensMVIES
8:15pmVegas Vacation(1997, Comedy) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’AngeloCMT
8:30pmThe Lost World: Jurassic Park(1997, Adventure) Jeff Goldblum, Julianne MooreTNT
8:40pmBeyond the Law(1968, Western) Lionel Stander, Lee Van CleefHDNETMV
8:45pmThe Karate Kid(1984, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” MoritaTRUTV
8:59pmConfidence(2003, Crime thriller) Edward Burns, Rachel WeiszACMAX
9pmBilly Madison(1995, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Darren McGavinBBCA
9pmBlack Rain(1989, Crime thriller) Michael Douglas, Andy GarciaTMCX
9pmFailure to Launch(2006, Romantic comedy) Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica ParkerNEXT
9pmIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom(1984, Action) Harrison Ford, Kate CapshawFAMZ
9:15pmThe Sting(1973, Comedy-drama) Paul Newman, Robert RedfordSUNDANCE
9:22pmInside Man(2006, Thriller) Denzel Washington, Clive OwenSTZIB
9:50pmNecessary Roughness(1991, Comedy) Scott Bakula, Héctor ElizondoFLIX
10pmBaby Boom(1987, Comedy-drama) Diane Keaton, Harold RamisTCM
10pmStar Wars: The Return of the Jedi(1983, Science fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison FordFX
10:05pmMission: Impossible III(2006, Action) Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour HoffmanSHOWXHD
10:07pmThe Cooler(2003, Drama) William H. Macy, Alec BaldwinSTZCI
10:15pmNational Lampoon’s Vacation(1983, Comedy) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’AngeloCMT
10:20pmWhirlpool(1949, Crime thriller) Gene Tierney, Richard ConteMOVIES!
11pmHappy Gilmore(1996, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonaldBBCA
11pmHell Bent for Leather(1960, Western) Audie Murphy, Felicia FarrGRIT
11pmIndiana Jones and the Final Crusade(1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean ConneryFAMZ
11pmJust Friends(2005, Romantic comedy) Ryan Reynolds, Amy SmartE!
11:15pmDoc(1971, Western) Stacy Keach, Faye DunawayHDNETMV
11:24pmMo’ Money(1992, Comedy) Damon Wayans, Marlon WayansSTZC
11:30pmJurassic Park III(2001, Adventure) Sam Neill, William H. MacyTNT
11:32pmLulu on the Bridge(1998, Romance) Harvey Keitel, Mira SorvinoINDIE
11:33pmMajor Payne(1995, Comedy) Damon Wayans, Karyn ParsonsSTZIB
11:57pmCheyenne Takes Over(1947, Western) Al “Lash” La Rue, Al “Fuzzy” St. JohnRETRO