Today 3rd Hour

C.O. Bigelow. Sisterhood: Pittsburgh Wedding Cookie Table Group. Class Acts: USC's Magic Class. Latest Trend in Parenting: Luxury Postpartum Hotels. The Upside: Trymaine Lee Reunites Big Brothers Big Sisters Nearly 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina. New Year's Cooking with Joy Bauer. 

Craig Plays Golf with the Baltimore Ravens. The Upside: Karen Allen Builds a Life and Business in the Berkshires. Pride: Inter-abled Love Story. Emoji Artist Lauren Edelstein. Hello Kitty's, 50th Anniversary. Food for Thought: Half Moon Empanadas.  

Everything 2025. Second Acts: Former MLB Social Media Staffer Starts an Online Needlepoint Business. Catching Up with… Christopher Abbott. Life Lessons: Abundance Mindset with Dr. Sue Varma. What to Watch with Jacqueline Coley. 

NFL legend Eli Manning joins TODAY to celebrate his pro football Hall of Fame nomination and shares how fans in 30 NFL cities can experience the Super Bowl in a new way with Verizon's FanFest. Manning also breaks down his predictions for the playoffs ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Joe Manganiello joins TODAY with a preview of Season 2 for "Deal or No Deal Island" featuring a new female banker and wild challenges. Manganiello also talks about his animal print fashion, his dog Bubbles, and then shares motivation for people with fitness goals in the new year. From beach vibes in Turks & Caicos to nature views in Anchorage, Alaska, Jacqui Gifford, editor-in-chief of Travel and Leisure, joins TODAY with a list of some of the top travel destinations for 2025. Start TODAY's Stephanie Mansour, Ngo Okafor and Raven Ross share workouts from the brand-new app to get your fitness journey started.

Ski resort workers have entered their second week of striking, causing chaos at the height of ski season with visitors are reporting long lines and a lack of communication. NBC's Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY. Actor Guy Pearce sits down with TODAY to chat about how he got into character to play the dark debonair Harrison Lee Van Buren in "The Brutalist." Pearce also discusses his favorite roles he's played throughout his career, including Andy Warhol in "Factory Girl." Recent data reveals that 1 in 5 Gen Zers are actively using social media sites to land jobs. NBC's Savannah Sellers chats with several young professionals who have found jobs through social media, whether through being recognized for creative content they've posted, by sending direct messages to prospective employers or by responding to open roles posted by companies themselves. The new year is a good time to start planning doctor's visits, so NBC's medical contributor John Torres stops by TODAY to share how to best prepare for your doctor's appointments, including what screenings to ask for, what to bring to an appointment, and more. 

From setting your thermostat between 68 and 70 degrees to properly sealing your home, NBC's Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share ways you can save on home heating and electricity bills during the winter months. Missy Tannen, mom and co-founder of Boll & Branch, sits down with TODAY's Jill Martin to share how she created the multimillion dollar bedding company with the purpose of helping people sleep better at night. Songwriting legend Diane Warren joins TODAY to talk about her new documentary "Diane Warren: Relentless" which chronicles her career, working with icons including Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and more. The documentary is in theaters January 10 and MasterClass January 16. From ditching the "all or nothing" attitude to embracing saying "no," psychotherapist and author Niro Feliciano joins TODAY to talk about the importance of giving yourself grace in the new year. Nisha Vora joins TODAY to make two dishes from her new cookbook, "Big Vegan Flavor:" Creamy tahini lentils with crispy spiced garlic and a dark chocolate mousse made from tofu. Get the recipes!

The rise of fast fashion and increasing global production of clothing has many shoppers confused about where to spend a bit more and where to save when it comes to clothes. NBC's Vicky Nguyen stops by TODAY with a closer look at how to find quality garments. From protein-packed lunches to calcium-rich snacks and more, Dr. Ian Smith stops by TODAY to break down the key foods to incorporate into your diet as you age for boosting energy, happiness and life longevity. From intensive hydration serums to retinol creams and more, dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry stops by TODAY to share the best products to protect your skin from the deep winter chill. John Searles, bestselling author of "Strange but True" joins TODAY to discuss his upcoming novel "Single Girls," based on the world of women's magazines in the 1960s. He also shares his favorite winter book recommendations, including "Water Moon" by Samantha Sotto Yambao, "How to Sleep at Night" by Elizabeth Harris and more. From embracing the joy of missing out, to the social media outcry over the new Chick-fil-A waffle fry recipe and more, take a look at the some of most popular stories on TODAY.com.

As surgery to permanently change eye color grows in popularity, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning of potential risks, including cloudy vision or loss of vision. NBC's Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with what you need to know if you're considering the cosmetic procedure. From protecting against norovirus to hydrating your hair and skin, NBC medical contributor Dr. John Torres stops by TODAY to answer questions on common winter health concerns. From a water bottle with a phone stand to affordable grip socks and more, Jacqueline Andriakos stops by TODAY to share winners of the 2025 Women's Health Fitness Awards. What dietary habits reduce inflammation? What snacks boost brain health? TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stops by Studio 1A to separate facts from fiction when it comes to healthy eating.

TODAY's Checklist: A.I. in Healthcare with Dr. Cedrek McFadden. Food for Thought: Nafsi Soul Food Restaurant in Chicago. Catching Up with… Sam Heughan. Motivational Monday: Keila Shaheen on The Book of Shadow Work. Start TODAY with James McMillian.

TODAY's Checklist: Getting Good Sleep in the Winter with Dr. Carol Ash. Mind Matters: New Approach to Mental Health. Catching Up with… Josh Gad. Tune Up Tuesday: Latest Tech from CES with Jenn Jolly. TODAY Food with Johanna Hellrigl.

Lonnie Ali on Muhammad Ali's Legacy. Catching Up with… Britt Lower. Love Your Mornings: Inspiration Inspo with Ally Love. Catching Up with… Mark-Paul Gosselaar. What to Shop This Week: New and Notable with Jenn Falik. 

The Reset: Finance. Catching Up with… Patricia Arquette. Hot List: Winter Problem Solvers with Makho Ndlovu. Catching Up with… Phoebe Dynevor. Astrological Forecast for 2025 with Stephanie Campos.

The Reset: Mind & Body. Consumer Confidential: Ingredient Labels Then and Now. Catching Up with… Jharrel Jerome. Style File: Warm and Cozy with Sarah Eggenberger. Superfood Friday: Hacks with Joy Bauer.

NBC News' Inauguration Coverage.

Consumer Confidential: Smart Upgrades for Your House. First Look: The Anne Frank Exhibition. Catching Up with… Tony Goldwyn. Winter Garage and Driveway Essentials with George Oliphant. TODAY, Table: Better Than Takeout with Elena Besser. 

On the Money: Building a Better Budget. The Upside: Color Wellness Walk. Life Lessons: Jamie Kern Lima on Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. TODAY Food with Jeff Mauro. Citi Concert Series: The Cast of A Wonderful World. 

TODAY's Checklist: Moves for Healthy Aging with Karena Wu. Impact Thursday with Scott Strode. Oscar Nominations Recap with Dave Karger. Catching Up with… Anna Cathcart. Two Minute Makeovers for Your Home with Charli Penn.

Consumer Confidential: Buying a Car in the Winter. The Upside: One Man's Journey from Washing Dishes to Owning Restaurants. Life Lessons: What Is Self-Care with Rhea Williams. Shop TODAY Sneaker Awards with Stephanie Mansour. Superfood Friday: SOS with Joy Bauer.