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Wednesday, Feb. 19
Good Cop/Bad Cop
The CW, 9pm
New Series!
Estranged siblings Lou (Leighton Meester) and Henry (Luke Cook) must work together as partners in a small-town police department in Washington, where their father (Clancy Brown) is chief of police and their resources are limited. If you like your police procedural with a dose of levity, this is one to watch.
The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football
FOX Nation
New Series!
This six-part docuseries spotlights the players, coaches and staff of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team in their first season following the retirement of legendary head coach Nick Saban. With unrestricted access, viewers will be brought behind the curtain as this elite program is challenged, elevated, transformed and redefined for the next generation. Following a variety of celebrated players and coaches — including Malachi Moore, Jalen Milroe, Ryan Williams, coach Kalen DeBoer — the series delves behind the scenes of spring ball, summer workouts, fall camp, the 2024 regular season and postseason as the program undergoes a year of unprecedented change. New episodes premiere weekly on FOX Nation.
Win or Lose
Disney+
New Series!
This animated series from Pixar reveals what it feels like to be in the shoes of eight different characters — the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire — as they prepare in the week leading up to a championship softball game. The characters’ stories are intertwined even as one character has a focus in each of the eight episodes. Among the voice cast is Will Forte as the softball coach.
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Editing Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Teens
TCM, beginning at 5:45am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films that were nominated for or won Academy Awards for their editing: Air Force (1943; winner), Odd Man Out (1947; nominee), Z (1969; winner), The Dirty Dozen (1967; nominee), The Great Escape (1963; nominee) and Bullitt (1968; winner). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Teens,” featuring Rebel Without a Cause (1955; Best Supporting Actor nominee Sal Mineo and Best Supporting Actress nominee Natalie Wood), The Last Picture Show (1971; Best Supporting Actor nominee Jeff Bridges), American Graffiti (1973; Best Supporting Actress nominee Candy Clark), The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968; Best Supporting Actress nominee Sondra Locke) and The Human Comedy (1943; Best Actor nominee Mickey Rooney).
College Basketball
ESPN2 & FS1, beginning at 7pm Live
Cincinnati at West Virginia (ESPN2), Providence at Georgetown (FS1), Gonzaga at Washington State (ESPN2) and St. John’s at DePaul (FS1) are among tonight’s college basketball highlights.
Hollywood Squares
CBS, 8pm
The new version of the classic game show continues with two new episodes tonight: “A Little Doggy Gave It to Me” and “You Like Granny Panties.” Nate Burleson hosts with Drew Barrymore as the center square.
Nature: “Museum Alive With David Attenborough”
PBS, 8pm
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. These animals are brought back to life using state of the art CGI informed by the latest scientific understanding, which allows him to come face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, dodge a giant eagle and evade a colossal snake.
Wild Cards: “The Lorne Identity”
The CW, 8pm
A paranoid biomedical engineer with a case of amnesia comes to Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) for help.
The Masked Singer: “Shrek Night”
FOX, 8pm
Group A performs songs from or inspired by the Shrek animated movie franchise in the new episode “Shrek Night.”
Thomas Jefferson
History, 8pm
Series Finale!
The docuseries concludes with two hourlong episodes. In “President Jefferson (1793-1809),” after a dirty fight, Thomas Jefferson wins the presidency against his former friend, John Adams. He spends the next eight years defining the tenets of the executive office and more than doubling the size of the country. Then, in “Jefferson’s Legacy (1809-1826),” Jefferson’s retirement is fraught with controversy. While consumed in debts he cannot repay, he fights to perpetuate his legacy as America’s Founding Father and the “Apostle of Liberty.” But in the wake of his death, truths about his life have forced Americans to reconsider Jefferson’s place in history.
Chicago Med: “Take a Look in the Mirror”
NBC, 8pm
Lenox’s (Sarah Ramos) mentorship is put to the test, and Ripley’s (Luke Mitchell) self-destructive behavior continues to escalate.
The Floor: “Fresh Faces, High Stakes”
FOX, 9pm
The quiz show contestants try to gain more territory with questions from categories like sandwich ingredients, rappers, sports MVPs, Summer Olympic events and more in the new episode “Fresh Faces, High Stakes.”
Chicago Fire: “Born of Fire”
NBC, 9pm
After a daring adventure park rescue, Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) asks Severide (Taylor Kinney) to create a ropes course for Girls on Fire.
NOVA: “Pompeii’s Secret Underworld”
PBS, 9pm
Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.
Raid the Cage: “The Perfect Catch”
CBS, 10pm
Married couples from Kentucky and Maryland put their teamwork skills to the test in the new episode “The Perfect Catch.” Damon Wayans Jr. and Jeannie Mai host.
Chicago P.D.: “Street Jesus”
NBC, 10pm
A mounting street war threatens a community project that Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) is trying to get off the ground.
Secrets of the Dead: “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One)”
PBS, 10pm
This episode investigates the secret network of curators and dealers that made profits off art stolen by the Nazis.
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Thursday, Feb. 20
Zero Day
Netflix
New Series!
Robert De Niro leads his first TV show in this limited series conspiracy thriller on which he is also a producer. He plays beloved and highly respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who leads the investigation into a nationwide cyberattack that caused chaos and thousands of fatalities, while battling his own personal demons. Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Joan Allen and Matthew Modine costar.
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Director Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Prisoners
TCM, beginning at 6:30am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films whose directors were nominated for or won Academy Awards: The Crowd (1928; nominee King Vidor), The Divine Lady (1929; winner Frank Lloyd), Stage Door (1937; nominee Gregory La Cava), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955; nominee John Sturges), The Search (1948; nominee Fred Zinnemann), The Thin Man (1934; nominee W.S. Van Dyke) and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948; winner John Huston). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Prisoners,” featuring Birdman of Alcatraz (1962; Best Actor nominee Burt Lancaster and Best Supporting Actor nominee Telly Savalas), The Defiant Ones (1958; Best Actor nominees Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier, who became the first African American nominated in this category), I Want to Live! (1958; Best Actress winner Susan Hayward), Cool Hand Luke (1967; Best Actor nominee Paul Newman and Best Supporting Actor winner George Kennedy), I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932; Best Actor nominee Paul Muni) and Caged (1950; Best Actress nominee Eleanor Parker).
NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 7pm Live
The NBA returns from the All-Star break tonight with TNT airing a doubleheader featuring the Boston Celtics at the Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns at the San Antonio Spurs.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “Working for the Enemy”
CBS, 8pm
Georgie (Montana Jordan) leaves the tire store to work for Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher), Jim’s (Will Sasso) longtime nemesis, in the new episode “Working for the Enemy.”
NHL Hockey: 4 Nations Face-Off: Championship
ESPN, 8pm Live
TD Garden in Boston is the site of the championship game for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament.
Next Level Kitchen: “Home Chef Auditions”
FOX, 8pm
Eight home cooks use their innovative skills to turn pantry staples and lingering leftovers into delicious dishes in the new episode “Home Chef Auditions.”
Law & Order: “In God We Trust”
NBC, 8pm
A young lawyer with a secret past is found dead; Price (Hugh Dancy) and Baxter (Tony Goldwyn) debate the pros and cons of prison as a punishment vs. alternative justice options.
Ghosts: “Ghostfellas”
CBS, 8:30pm
Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) angers a local restaurateur when he uses a recipe at his restaurant that was given to him by Pete (Richie Moriarty) in the new episode “Ghostfellas.”
Scamanda
ABC, 9pm
Season Finale!
In the final episode of the true-crime docuseries, supporters get letters from the Department of Justice, and Amanda insists that she has cancer.
Animal Control: “Ducks and Penguins”
FOX, 9pm
Frank and Shred (Joel McHale and Michael Rowland) must finally wrangle Oreo, the elusive escaped penguin, in the new episode “Ducks and Penguins.”
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Extinguished”
NBC, 9pm
Velasco (Octavio Pisano) teams up with a community security guard to find a suspect in the assault of two teens.
Going Dutch: “Once Upon a Twice Christmas”
FOX, 9:30pm
There’s friction between Capt. Maggie (Taylor Misiak) and Katja (Catherine Tate) in the new episode “Once Upon a Twice Christmas.”
Elsbeth: “Foiled Again”
CBS, 10pm
Guest Star Alert!
While investigating the mysterious death of a college admissions officer, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) finds herself fencing with Lawrence Grey (guest star Matthew Broderick), an independent educational consultant who promises an Ivy League future to high-paying clients and their painfully average kids. Broderick appears with his son, James Wilkie Broderick, for the first time on TV in the new episode “Foiled Again.”
Found: “Missing While Grieving”
NBC, 10pm
When an elderly and blind Black man is accused of kidnapping his sister, M&A mounts an investigation to dig deeper. Meanwhile, tensions around Jamie’s (Parker Queenan) identity cause friction among the team, and a surprising death stirs suspicion around Sir’s (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) accomplice.
Friday, Feb. 21
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Costume Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Comic Relief
TCM, beginning at 8:30am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films that were nominated for or won Academy Awards for their costume design: Gate of Hell (1954; winner), Les Girls (1957; winner), Adventures of Don Juan (1948; winner), The Night of the Iguana (1964; winner), Indiscretion of an American Wife (1954; nominee) and 8 1/2 (1963; winner). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Comic Relief,” featuring The Circus (1928; an honorary award to Charles Chaplin for writing, directing, producing and starring), Born Yesterday (1950; Best Actress winner Judy Holliday), Some Like It Hot (1959; Best Actor nominee Jack Lemmon), My Favorite Year (1982; Best Actor nominee Peter O’Toole) and Ninotchka (1939; Best Actress nominee Greta Garbo).
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
Catch the N.Y. Knicks at the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Houston Rockets for ESPN’s Friday night NBA twin bill.
College Basketball
ESPN2, FOX & FS1, beginning at 7pm Live
Friday night’s featured college hoops matchups are Marquette at Villanova (FS1), Dayton at Loyola Chicago (ESPN2) and a Big Ten rivalry game with Michigan State at Michigan (FOX).
NCIS: Sydney: “Back in the USSR”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Back in the USSR,” a human body is discovered buried in concrete, and the team identifies the remains as a U.S. Navy engineer who went missing in 1985.
Happy’s Place: “Sisters Ink”
NBC, 8pm
When Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) gifts Bobbie (Reba McEntire) matching sister mugs, Bobbie is forced to quickly think of an equally thoughtful gift, which results in Isabella expecting the sisters to get matching tattoos. Meanwhile, Steve (Pablo Castelblanco) and Takoda (Tokala Black Elk) investigate where Emmett (Rex Linn) has been sneaking off to. A repeat episode follows.
Fire Country: “I’m the One Who Just Goes Away”
CBS, 9pm
While on a risk assessment trip to the Trinity National Forest, Bode and Jake (Max Thieriot and Jordan Calloway) attempt a daring rescue despite avalanche danger in the new episode “I’m the One Who Just Goes Away.”
Fur Babies
Nat Geo Wild, 9pm
New Series!
Follow veterinarians Dr. James Greenwood and Dr. Bolu Eso as they provide support to people during their pets’ pregnancies and the arrival of the newborns. The docuseries uses the latest medical technology to show how the pregnancy is proceeding and a special camera rig to capture the crucial moments. Two hourlong episodes air tonight. First, emotions soar when families welcome new puppies, kittens and guinea pigs. Then, families learn that things do not always go as expected in pet pregnancies.
American Masters: “The Disappearance of Miss Scott”
PBS, 9pm
Jazz virtuoso Hazel Scott gets caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s.
The Couple Next Door
Starz, 9pm
Season Finale!
This dark psychological thriller about the obsession, jealousy and intrigue that arises between a couple and their new neighbors wraps up its first season. Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Alfred Enoch and Jessica De Gouw star.
Saturday, Feb. 22
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Picture Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Soldiers
TCM, beginning at 5:30am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films that were nominated for or won Best Picture: The Hollywood Revue (1929; nominee), A Tale of Two Cities (1935; nominee), Naughty Marietta (1935; nominee), The Maltese Falcon (1941; nominee), Ivanhoe (1952; nominee), Stagecoach (1939; nominee) and Chariots of Fire (1981; winner). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Soldiers,” featuring Sergeant York (1941; Best Actor winner Gary Cooper), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982; Best Supporting Actor winner Louis Gossett Jr.), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946; Best Actor winner Fredric March and Best Supporting Actor winner Harold Russell), The Story of G.I. Joe (1945; Best Supporting Actor nominee Robert Mitchum) and Battleground (1949; Best Supporting Actor nominee James Whitmore).
College Basketball
CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX & FS1, beginning at 12pm Live
Highlights of today’s college basketball action include Oregon at Wisconsin (FOX), Wake Forest at NC State (ESPN2), Oklahoma State at Kansas (CBS), Virginia at North Carolina (ESPN), Kentucky at Alabama (ESPN), Duke at Illinois (FOX) and Butler at DePaul (FS1).
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250
The CW, 5pm Live
The up-and-coming stars of the NASCAR Xfinity Series are at Atlanta Motor Speedway to battle for 163 laps around the quad-oval track.
Planet Earth: Asia: “Crowded Continent”
BBC America, 8pm
See how wildlife interacts with the human population of Asia in the new episode “Crowded Continent,” which explores how tigers, elephants, giant lizards, flying squirrels, proboscis monkeys and others have been affected by human encroachment on their habitats.
56th NAACP Image Awards
BET & CBS, 8pm Live
This annual event honoring the brilliance of Black talent and creativity in movies, TV, music, literature and other entertainment fields returns for its latest installment, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The Piano Lesson leads the motion picture categories with 14 nominations, while Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist leads the TV categories with nine nods. Entertainer of the Year nominees are Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart and Shannon Sharpe. Leading nominees among music artists are GloRilla, who has six nominations, followed by Doechii, Kendrick Lamar and Usher, who have four nods apiece.
I Am Joe Frazier
The CW, 8pm
The CW’s I Am series of documentary films about culturally significant figures continues with this look at legendary boxer Joe Frazier. Future installments explore Luke Perry and Raquel Welch.
Sisterhood, Inc.
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
A corporate executive (Rachael Leigh Cook) starts a board of directors to improve her younger sister’s chaotic life and finds romance with a psychology professor (Leonidas Gulaptis).
NBA Basketball: L.A. Lakers at Denver
ABC, 8:30pm Live
Primetime Saturday NBA action on ABC has LeBron James and the L.A. Lakers visiting Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets in Denver.
My View With Lara Trump
FOX News Channel, 9pm
Lara Trump, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, hosts this new weekly talk show featuring analysis and interviews with thought leaders, shedding light on the headlines driving the national conversation and affecting families around the country.