Thursday, Jan. 12
5 p.m. “Human Prey”
A chronicle of animal attacks on humans suggests the incidence is increasing and that it might even be a fad among some species. Discovery Channel
6 p.m. “Banned from the Bible”
Apparently, there are a whole bunch of stories left out of the Bible as it is known today. We had no idea Jesus and the Apostles broke up to pursue solo careers. History Channel
6 p.m. “Tornado Incept”
A video crew attempts to capture footage from inside a tornado. It would have been easier to just go to a party for 5-year-old boys. National Geographic Channel
7 p.m. “The Parent Trap”
Hayley Mills has a dual role, playing twins who were separated at birth by their estranged parents and raised separately, each unaware of the other’s existence, a concept explored more fully in chapter 14 of “Warped Parenting for Dummies.” (1961) Hallmark Channel
7:30 p.m. “Four Kings”
Ben is assigned to write an article on one-night stands. This kind of reporting can be difficult. It’s always awkward when she finds the notebook under the pillow. NBC
8 p.m. “Big Buzz Gone Bad”
Examining the history of pop group hype that just didn’t pan out and why that satin O-Town jacket should probably stay in your closet. E! Entertainment
8:30 p.m. “Crumbs”
This new sitcom follows a brother and sister as they return to their hometown to help their mother who was just released from a psychiatric institution after trying to kill their father. But wait till they get to the funny part!. ABC