Today’s big bowl games play opposite one another: Oklahoma State vs. Missouri in the Cotton Bowl (Fox, 8 p.m.) and Clemson vs. Ohio State in the Orange Bowl (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.).
“Oprah’s Lifeclass” (OWN, 10 p.m.) has reconvened with Greg Behrendt of “He’s Just Not That Into You” kicking off season four.
Earlier, Gary Busey, Kristin Chenoweth and a reunited cast of “Queer Eye for the Straight guy” on “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” (OWN, 9 p.m.).
There are new episodes of “Grimm” (NBC, 9 p.m.) and “Dracula” (NBC, 10 p.m.) but also a non-fantasy show, “The Carrie Diaries” (CS, 8 p.m.).
Back for a second season is “Something Borrowed, Something New” (TLC, 10 p.m.) because Friday can’t be too filled with wedding preparation.
A mother is found dead after her son’s baseball game on “Dateline” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Treehouse Masters” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.) build a Celtic treehouse in a California olive tree grove. But you’re probably wondering: Where are the animals?
The remains of the 4 million Soviet soldiers missing in action are sought by volunteers on “Burying the Past” (BBC World News, 8:10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies begins a month-long Friday night series on science in the movies, hosted by Dr. Sean Michael Carroll. It begins with “Madame Curie” (8 p.m.), “A Beautiful Mind” (10:15 p.m.), “For All Mankind” (12:45 a.m.), “Countdown” (2:15 a.m.) and “Marooned” (4:15 a.m.).
Daytime Talk
All reruns: Kelly & Michael: Tom Hanks, Josh Hutcherson, Colbie Caillat. The View: Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Hart, Alan Arkin. The Talk: Michael Weatherly, Billy Gardel, Reno Wilson, Anne Burrell. Ellen DeGeneres: Julia Roberts, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Martha Stewart, tWitch. Wendy Williams: Whoopi Goldberg, Dr. Gadget.
Late Talk
Reruns all: David Letterman: Tom Hanks, Two Door Cinema Club. Jay Leno: Rosie Perez, Tenacious D. Jimmy Kimmel: Mark Wahlberg, Bruce Dern, Polica. Jimmy Fallon: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Lewis, Austin Mahone. Craig Ferguson: Demi Lovato, Louie Anderson. Carson Daly: Kitten, Duologue. Tavis Smiley: Bob Newhart. Arsenio Hall: Tyler Perry, Jonathan Kite, Sommore. Chelsea Handler: Ben Stiller, Bobby Lee, Josh Wolf, Jo Koy.