With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.

Recommended Shows:

Tuesday is the series premiere of Chopped, Food Network's answer to Bravo's Top Chef. The show is hosted by Ted Allen and features four different chef contestants each week. The contestants battle through three round each a different course. Tuesdays, 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Also this week, the chocolate bread pudding/Dessert Truck episode of Throwdown with Bobby Flay will finally be on. You can check our behind the scenes coverage of the event from back in November. Wednesday, 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Monday (January 12)

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Something From Everywhere." "Real deal" dishes that started out elsewhere. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Venice." Tony visits the ancient monuments, palazzos, cafes, and markets in Venice. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Tuesday (January 13)

The Today Show: Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen, Chef Devin Alexander, and cooking gadgets. 7 a.m. ET, NBC

Chopped (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers." The chefs try to impress the judges with their creativity using the surprise ingredients in each of the rounds. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Wednesday (January 14)

Throwdown With Bobby Flay (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Chocolate Bread Pudding." Bobby takes on Jerome and Chris of the Dessert Truck in a chocolate bread pudding throwdown. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Top Chef: "Down on the Farm." The contestants take a trip to Blue Hill Farm in Massachusetts. There they gather their own ingredients and serve dinner to the farmers. Dan Barber, chef and co-owner of Blue Hill Farm and restaurants, guest judges. 10 p.m. Bravo

Man V. Food: "Boston." Adam is in Boston where he tries a traditional New England clambake, a super spicy feast, and take on a local over a 12-pound burger. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Thursday (January 15)

Good Morning America: Cooking with Chef Marc Meyer. 7 a.m. ET, ABC

Ace of Cakes (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Fire Fighters and Fire Breathers."Duff makes a cake for a firefighter combat challenge, a red dragon cake, and a globe cake this episode. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Friday (January 16)

The Early Show: How blogging can aid dieters will be a segment. 7 a.m. ET, CBS

Good Morning America: Cooking with Chef Emeril Lagasse. 7 a.m. ET, ABC