This weekend has added a triple burst of real-life murder and contrived horror. Newly added to the schedule are:
— Friday (Jan. 9): A TMZ special (8 p.m., Fox) about the death of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The tabloid-style show claims it has new information that will complicate prosecutors’ attempt to convict their son Nick.
— Saturday: A rerun (8 p.m., CBS) of the opener of “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist.” This looks at the small-town Tennessee murders of a husband and wife, both named Billy. It includes sudden surprises, involving some incredibly gullible people.
— Sunday: An advance premiere of Fox’s “Fear Factor: House of Fear” (shown here). That will be at about 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), after the pro-football playoff game between the 49ers and Eagles.
The original “Fear Factor,” hosted by Joe Rogan, aired from 2001-6 on NBC, with a brief revival in 2011-12. Now it’s been revamped, with Johnny Knoxville as host.
It starts with 14 strangers living in the “Fear House,” then trims to a $200,000 winner. The first challenge pits a cheerleader (shown here) and a coal-miner.
After that, it be at 9 p.m. Wednesdays, following “The Masked Singer.”
FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR: Contestant Kristen in the FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR special advance premiere airing Sunday, Jan. 11 (8:00-9:00PM ET / Live to all time zones) immediately following the NFL Wild Card Game. FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR will have its time period premiere Wednesday Jan 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Serguei Bachlakov/FOX. ©2026 FOX Media LLC.
Weekend (Jan. 9-11) adds true crime, contrived horror
This weekend has added a triple burst of real-life murder and contrived horror. Newly added to the schedule are:
— Friday (Jan. 9): A TMZ special (8 p.m., Fox) about the death of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The tabloid-style show claims it has new information that will complicate prosecutors’ attempt to convict their son Nick.
— Saturday: A rerun (8 p.m., CBS) of the opener of “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist.” This looks at the small-town Tennessee murders of a husband and wife, both named Billy. It includes sudden surprises, involving some incredibly gullible people.
— Sunday: An advance premiere of Fox’s “Fear Factor: House of Fear” (shown here). That will be at about 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), after the pro-football playoff game between the 49ers and Eagles. Read more…