Best Classic Movies on TV This Week: January 12-18, 2026

It’s tough to know when your favorite movies are airing on cable TV and over-the-air antenna channels; most of the time, we only find out when there’s only a few minutes left of the film. But you can avoid that frustration with our day-by-day guide to classic movies on TV, with detailed listings of everything playing on primetime and beyond — so you can keep track of when your favorites are airing, and make sure you don’t only tune in in time to see the credits role.