NBC has announced its midseason shows, so hopefully there’s a glimmer (or two) of hope for TV fans looking for some promising winter programming:

• “American Gladiators” will begin January 6 (Sunday) at 9 PM before moving to Mondays at 8 PM on January 7.
• “Medium” will return on Monday nights for its fourth season, beginning on January 7 at 10 PM. Anjelica Huston will guest star for six episodes.
• “Deal of No Deal” will air Mondays at 9 PM beginning on January 7, as well as continuing at 8 PM on Wednesdays.
• “Baby Borrowers” is a new reality show beginning February 18 at 8 PM. While the title sounds a little strange, it’s a social experiment that shows teenagers the responsibility of caring for babies, getting a job and a home. On second thought, it sounds strange all around.
• “1 vs. 100″ returns on Fridays at 8 PM.

Other shows that will air this winter include “Celebrity Apprentice,” “The Biggest Loser,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”,” Lipstick Jungle” (February 7) and “Law & Order” (January 2).

NBC’s winter specials include “The Guinness Book of World Records — Live!” on January 27, which promises a “death-defying stunt never seen before on television.” NBC will also air “Top 100 Most Outrageous Moments” on February 10.