City Programming Highlights: Monday, Jan. 4 to Sunday, Jan. 0

Meet 16-year-old Carrie Bradshaw in the highly anticipated series premiere of The Carrie Diaries

Free-fall into love with Sean as he goes on his first one-on-one date and turns up the heat at a Harlequin photo shoot on The Bachelor

The five-season saga comes to an epic and emotional end in the exciting two-hour series finale of Fringe

Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for January 14 to January 20. All programming is subject to change.

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Monday, Jan. 14:

Cityline: 9 a.m. ET/PT/MT/CT

Around the House

Host Tracy Moore gets into renovating, updating, and repurposing your interiors with designer Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault, DIY guy Nicholas Rosaci, and interior stylist Arren Williams. Plus, chef Randy Feltis brings the warmth with cold-andflu-fighting chicken soup and a garlic tomato soup with Taleggio cheese.

How I Met Your Mother (s/CBS): 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. CT

Band or DJ?

Despite already popping the question, Robin (Cobie Smulders) insists that Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) seek her fathers permission before they announce their engagement. Meanwhile, a conflicted Ted (Josh Radnor) throws himself into planning their wedding.

The Bachelor: 8 p.m. ET on OMNI.1 (s/ABC), 9 p.m. MT on OMNI AB (s/ABC), 6 p.m. PT on OMNI BC

Sean has a few tricks up his sleeve, as he takes Sarah on a jolting one-on-one adrenaline-packed date, while Desiree gets the hidden-camera prank treatment to test her sense of humour. Then, the group date gives 13 lucky ladies the chance to compete in a photo shoot challenge, with the winner appearing on the cover of several famed Harlequin romance novels.

Happy Endings: 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, 9:30 p.m. MT, 7:30 p.m. CT

**Special Date**

The Ex Factor

Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.) is shocked to discover that Janes (Eliza Coupe) ex "Ryan" is a woman. Meanwhile, Maxs (Adam Pally) cool new roommate works wonders with the apartment, but when he suddenly disappears, the gang investigates by digging into his private life.

2 Broke Girls(s/CBS): 9 p.m. ET/PT, 10 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. CT

And the Bear Truth

Max (Kat Dennings), Caroline (Beth Behr), and Andy (Ryan Hansen) spend a disastrous weekend together at a cabin in the woods.

Mike& Molly (s/CBS): 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, 10:30 p.m. MT, 8:30 p.m. CT

Fish for Breakfast

To improve their chances of becoming pregnant, Molly (Melissa McCarthy) and Mike (Billy Gardell) cut out caffeine and try eating healthy, which leads to headaches, withdrawal, and hunger pains.

The Carrie Diaries: 10 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. MT, 9 p.m. CT

**Series Premiere**

Pilot

In the series premiere of this prequel to Sex and the City, 16-year-old Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) enters her junior year of high school as she struggles to move on after her mothers death. However, things begin to look up when she is offered an internship in Manhattan.

Tuesday, Jan. 15:

Cityline: 9 a.m. ET/PT/MT/CT

The 3 Chefs show host Tracy Moore how to cook with more exotic flavours, serving up Jambalaya, Asian hot pot, lettuce wraps, and more. Plus, learn the proper uses for a selection of cooking utensils.

Raising Hope (s/FOX): 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. CT

Lord of the Ring

Jimmy (Lucas Neff) signs up for a series of medical experiments to pay for an engagement ring for Sabrina (Shannon Woodward). Meanwhile, Virginia (Martha Plimpton) has been pawning her engagement ring for years behind Burts (Garret Dillahunt) back to pay for odds and ends, but when Jimmy visits the pawnshop and falls in love with his own moms ring, her secret may be out.

Ben & Kate (s/FOX): 8:30p.m. ET/PT, 9:30 p.m. MT, 7:30 p.m. CT

Girl Problems

Tommy (Echo Kellum) finally introduces his new girlfriend, Lila (recurring guest star Brittany Snow, Pitch Perfect), to the gang, but when Kate (Dakota Johnson) suggests the two women get to know each other better, things don't go as planned.

New Girl (s/FOX): 9 p.m. ET/PT, 10 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. CT

A Father's Love

Jess (Zooey Deschanel) tries to help Nick (Jake Johnson) repair his relationship with his con-man father (guest star Dennis Farina, Law & Order), but Nick worries his dad is only using him in a scheme. Meanwhile, Schmidt (Max Greenfield) enlists Robby (recurring guest star Nelson Franklin, Argo) to try and win back Cece (Hannah Simone).

The Mindy Project (s/FOX):9:30 p.m. ET/PT, 10:30 p.m. MT, 8:30 p.m. CT

Bunk Bed

Mindys (Mindy Kaling) plans for her goddaughters sleepover go awry after Morgan (Ike Barinholtz) and Dannys (Chris Messina) bunk bed creation collapses, injuring Gwen (Anna Camp).

Private Practice (s/ABC): 10 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. MT, 9 p.m. CT

Full Release

Addison (Kate Walsh) attends a custody hearing for Henry and discovers the judge has reservations regarding Jake (Benjamin Bratt). Meanwhile, Miranda (Chandra Wilson) meets Sheldons (Brian Benben) friends, and Coopers (Paul Adelstein) plans to acquire the perfect house are halted when Charlotte (KaDee Strickland) goes into labour.

Wednesday, Jan. 16:

Cityline: 9 a.m. ET/PT/MT/CT

Family Day

Chef Claire Tansey cooks up some fresh flavours with host Tracy Moore, including the ultimate winter soup, and Dr. Dave and Nanny Robina stop by to discuss common winter illnesses and childhood ailments. Plus, dog trainer Danielle Hodges showcases some fun and functional products to help dogs get through the winter.

The Middle (s/ABC): 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. CT

One Kid at a Time

Frankie (Patricia Heaton) and Mike (Neil Flynn) spend an entire day with each kid over a three-day weekend, including a visit to a paintball range with Axl (Charlie McDermott), completing a 17-point itinerary with Sue (Eden Sher), and attending a sci-fi book convention with Brick (Atticus Shaffer).

Cougar Town: 8:30p.m. ET/PT, 9:30 p.m. MT, 7:30 p.m. CT

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