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FX announces January premiere dates for 'Justified,' 'Archer' and 'Unsupervised'

Raylan Givens and Sterling Archer return to action, along with an animated teen comedy

<p>"Justified" marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) will be back in action in January.</p>
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"Justified" marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) will be back in action in January.


Credit: FX

FX has announced its mid-season schedule, with premiere dates for "Justified," "Archer" and the new animated comedy "Unsupervised," created by a trio of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" producers.

The third season of "Justified" will debut Tuesday, January 17 at 10 p.m. Neal McDonough and Mykelti Williamson - both alums of Graham Yost's short-lived NBC cop drama "Boomtown" - will be on hand as two of this season's villains, along with returning stars Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins and company.

"Archer" begins its third season two nights later, Thursday, January 19, also at 10 p.m. (And this release will give me the kick in the pants I need to watch the concluding installment of "Heart of Archness" already.) It'll be paired with "Unsupervised," which was created by "Sunny" writers Rob Rosell, Scott Marder and David Hornsby, and has a voice cast including Justin Long, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Romany Malco, Kaitlin Olson and Alexa Vega, along with Rosell and Hornsby themselves. The show is about a pair of teenage best friends, Gary and Joel, trying to do the right thing with no parental supervision.

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    Jack S

    Have you seen any of Unsupervised? I have high hopes for any RCG output, but after How to Be a Gentleman...

    November 28, 2011 at 6:53PM EST Reply to Comment
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    r1pvanw1nkl3

    You haven't seen Heart of Archness 3 yet?! GET ON THAT!

    November 28, 2011 at 6:56PM EST Reply to Comment
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      the minister My GOD man.

      Go Archers of Loaf...cross!

      November 28, 2011 at 9:30PM EST
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    Ricardo

    You mean you *haven't* watched the third Heart of Archness? =O #SepinwallCrimes

    November 28, 2011 at 6:58PM EST Reply to Comment
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      the minister He's been too busy just jackin' it.

      November 28, 2011 at 9:31PM EST
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      Batman Guess because Hearts of Archness 2 was bad. Really really bad.

      November 29, 2011 at 1:14AM EST
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    Oaktown Girl

    "Justified"...Hooray!

    End transmission.

    November 28, 2011 at 7:11PM EST Reply to Comment
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    War Chief Shake Zula

    Oh great, now I have a tough choice to make for Tuesdays @ 10 - Justified or Southland? Input is welcome...

    November 28, 2011 at 7:11PM EST Reply to Comment
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      geektron Watched a few Southlands and didn't get hooked. Justified was another story. Get on that if you haven't yet.

      November 28, 2011 at 7:35PM EST
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      the minister Input = Tivo Southland (not my cup o' tea, but I can see how you'd like it.)

      Watch Justified! Best combo of fun/worthwhile on ther teevee.

      November 28, 2011 at 9:33PM EST
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      Nymeria Is there a confirmed return date for Southland?

      Alan - any updates on when we might see the next season of Mad Men or Louie?

      November 29, 2011 at 10:08AM EST
    • Bertrum376183_283071751727043_186933131340906_993200_1940268190_n_talkback_profile

      Angela Justified. Really there is nothing else out there like it. And if you like it, which you will, your going to end up loving it.
      If your into character depth Justified is right for you.

      Maybe read a couple reviews from last year by Alan. That might help you see what it's like. Is last year available on iTunes or the like? Maybe you could catch an episode there. Hopefully they will do a season marathon too!

      Southland is OK, but I always feel like I've already seen it before.

      November 29, 2011 at 8:37PM EST
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      RinTinTim FX is rerunning both seasons late Wednesday night's or early Thursday morning depending on your sleep schedule, I've been DVR'ing them and watching them over the weekend. They're already more than halfway through the first season, but i've always felt that was where the show started to find itself.

      November 29, 2011 at 10:10PM EST
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    rowan729

    Why oh why FX did you move the TO show back to Tuesdays? Ugh!!!! I was very happy with the move to Wednesdays last year, and now it's back to Tuesday. Apparently no one ever told the network that switching time slots like that can hurt a show...did I say ugh?

    November 28, 2011 at 7:17PM EST Reply to Comment
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      the minister At least they didn't rename it "Terriers 2."

      November 28, 2011 at 9:34PM EST
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      @lambertman Tuesday nights are great for me. (equal time :) ) I've got much more time to play it back on wednesday than Thursday. I'll do my best to watch a few adds.

      Glad to have this show back. I like a good western and Hell on Wheels ain't.

      November 28, 2011 at 9:43PM EST
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    Raylan Given's Hat

    Great news!!!! Justified needs the recognition it deserves.

    November 28, 2011 at 7:28PM EST Reply to Comment
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    JanieJones

    I will always miss Mags but I cannot wait for the return of Justified.

    November 28, 2011 at 8:31PM EST Reply to Comment
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      the minister At least you can enjoy Margo in her awesome new sho... oh, uh, never mind.

      But hey, our girl did win an Emmy. She's a real sweetheart--check out her Fresh Air interview if you're a fan.

      November 28, 2011 at 9:38PM EST
    • Her "Fresh Air" interview had me in tears.

      November 28, 2011 at 10:56PM EST
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    ed w

    My two favorite cable tv shows. And as a side note, Archer makes so much better use of Chris Parnell than Suburgatory does.

    November 29, 2011 at 9:43AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Xander Markham

    Are you going to start doing Archer reviews, Alan? I'm a huge fan of yours - your work inspired me to start up my own TV review blog - and it would be terrific to be able to read your thoughts on one of my favourite comedies right now, especially one so arcane with its references and inspirations.

    November 29, 2011 at 1:56PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Dave

    Re: Justified Season 3 'villians' --

    Jeremy Davies, in or out? I've read a few seemingly sourceless remarks from various entertainment sites that he will be returning, but has this been confirmed to anyone in any way? And in what capacity, a couple cameos? What with McDonough, Williamson and Gugino joining the fray, I'm worried ol' Dickie ain't long for the TV.

    November 29, 2011 at 3:02PM EST Reply to Comment
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    RinTinTim

    No mention of Carla Gugino possibly reprising her role as Karen Sisco?

    November 29, 2011 at 8:01PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Angela

    Justified! Yay! It's about time.

    November 29, 2011 at 8:32PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Dan

    No mention of Natalie Zea returning - so what happens to the baby subplot?

    November 30, 2011 at 3:23PM EST Reply to Comment
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    jason

    I don't want to watch justified until I start from episode 1. I did watch one episode and was clueless but totally into it. Deadwood was lke my favorite show ever (fine tie with the Wire, and Sopranos and Miami Vice (shoot me, I was 13 but I loved Crockett and Tubbs!) anyhow, how can I watch it? Do they plan on airing the older episodes? Or is it on video/hula/netflix? anyone know?

    December 1, 2011 at 1:24AM EST Reply to Comment
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      jason on my cable I can start watching from the episode called hatless. Should I??? that would be the 9th episode season 1. Or will I still be clueless??

      December 1, 2011 at 1:32AM EST
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    jason

    Write a comment...I don't want to watch justified until I start from episode 1. I did watch one episode and was clueless but totally into it. Deadwood was lke my favorite show ever (fine tie with the Wire, and Sopranos and Miami Vice (shoot me, I was 13 but I loved Crockett and Tubbs!) anyhow, how can I watch it? Do they plan on airing the older episodes? Or is it on video/hula/netflix? anyone know?

    December 1, 2011 at 1:25AM EST Reply to Comment
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    bitchstolemyremote

    Very excited to get caught up. Finishing season 1 tonight and then the second season marathon begins on Monday in anticipation of the start of S3. Regular recaps and thoughts will be posted throughout the month of December (though spare us from spoilers!).

    Follow along and relive the glory, or experience it yourself for the first time on bitchstolemyremote! http://wp.me/p1VQBq-7q

    December 2, 2011 at 10:11AM EST Reply to Comment

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