The networks are scrambling to fill up their schedules in January now that they’ve nearly burned through what is in the can for regular scripted programming. Some of the shows that we devote a lot of bandwidth to here at AfterElton.com (Ugly Betty, Brothers & Sisters, and yes, maybe even ATWT) are at least temporarily going dark.

So what is going to be on the air for discerning viewers starting in January? It’s a motley assortment.

Here’s a short list of some of the highest profile January premieres:

• Torchwood (BBC America) January 26th
• Dirt (F/X) January 1st
• The Wire (HBO) January 6th
• The L Word (Showtime) January 6th
• American Idol (FOX) January 15th
• Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX) January 13th
• Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) January 11th
• One Tree Hill (CW) January 8th
• The Biggest Loser (NBC) January 8th
• The Apprentice: Celebrity Edition (NBC) January 3rd
• Flavor of Love (VH1) January 13th

We’re curious. Any of these float your boat? Or maybe something else not listed here will make it onto your TIVO season pass list?

We thought we’d ask you guys to let us know what upcoming new or returning show(s) you’re most interested in watching so we can devote some extra attention to them come January. Help us out by taking the quick poll!