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Thursday, Feb. 20
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.”
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: USA vs. Canada
ESPN, 8pm Live
TD Garden in Boston is the site of the championship game between the USA and Canada 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.”
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.
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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, Luka Dončić 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.
Sunday, Feb. 23
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Picture Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Journalists
TCM, beginning at 8am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films that were nominated for or won Best Picture: 49th Parallel (1941; nominee), 42nd Street (1933; nominee), Grand Hotel (1932; winner), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958; nominee), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967; nominee) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989; winner). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Journalists,” featuring All the President’s Men (1976; Best Supporting Actor winner Jason Robards), The China Syndrome (1979; Best Actress nominee Jane Fonda), Network (1976; Best Actor winner Peter Finch, a posthumous award), Woman of the Year (1942; Best Actress nominee Katharine Hepburn) and The Front Page (1931; Best Actor nominee Adolphe Menjou).
NBA Basketball
ABC & ESPN, beginning at 1pm Live
Four NBA games are on the national TV slate today with the N.Y. Knicks at Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors on ABC. Tonight on ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies are at the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder are at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NASCAR Cup Series: Ambetter Health 400
FOX, 3pm Live
The second race of the NASCAR Cup Series season has drivers competing for 260 laps around the quad-oval at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The Americas
NBC, 7pm
New Series!
Tom Hanks narrates this series from the acclaimed BBC Studios Natural History Unit and executive producer Mike Gunton (Planet Earth II, Dynasties) that takes an unprecedented look at various locations across North and South America, and the fascinating wildlife that inhabits them. Each episode visits what Gunton calls a “hot spot” across the Americas and introduces its definitive animal residents, beginning tonight with back-to-back hourlong episodes: “The Atlantic Coast” and “Mexico.”
Tracker: “Nightingale”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Nightingale” Colter (Justin Hartley) is hired to find a missing singer linked to a violent crime, but he discovers his target is also a stoic survivalist.
The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper
CNN, 8pm
Anderson Cooper conducts a special one-on-one interview with Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates in this new episode. In this wide-ranging interview, Gates tells Cooper about the moments that shaped him, from his childhood in Seattle to cofounding Microsoft at the age of 20, fueling the personal computer revolution that has become part of our everyday lives. Gates unpacks the stories revealed in his new book Source Code: The Origin Story of Bill Gates. Gates speaks with emotion on the influence of his parents on his life and his unique way of thinking as a child. He visits his alma mater Lakeside School, an elite all-boys private institute at the time of Gates’s enrollment, and a place he credits with his transformation into an engaged student and fanatical computer programmer by the age of 13. It would also be the place where he would befriend his Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen. After reflecting on his past, Gates discusses his thoughts on the future, including his recent meeting with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk intervening with USAID, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence.
Family Guy: “Live, Laugh, Love”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Live, Laugh, Love,” Peter (voice of Seth MacFarlane) realizes Joe (Patrick Warburton) has never found him funny, so he is determined to make Joe laugh.
The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Netflix, 8pm Live
Netflix is again the exclusive home for this ceremony that celebrates the outstanding motion picture and television performances of the year as voted on by SAG-AFTRA’s membership. Kristen Bell returns as host, and Jane Fonda will receive the SAG Life Achievement Award to honor her career and her humanitarian accomplishments. Notable nominees include Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Demi Moore for The Substance, the cast of Wicked, Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun, Kathy Bates for Matlock and the cast of Abbott Elementary.
Grimsburg: “Mo11y”
FOX, 8:30pm
In the new episode “Mo11y,” Flute (voice of Jon Hamm) forgets to buy Stan (Rachel Dratch) a gift for his birthday, so he steals a robot doll from the evidence locker, unaware that the doll is actually a murderer.
Watson: “Wait for the Punchline”
CBS, 9pm
Watson (Morris Chestnut) and the fellows treat a comedian who collapses at an open mic night in the new episode “Wait for the Punchline.”
The Great North: “Bots on the Side Adventure”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Bots on the Side Adventure,” Ham (voice of Paul Rust) starts performing at Yet-E-Cheddar’s and develops a strange relationship with an animatronic Freddie the Yeti.
The Food That Built America
History, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Season 6 premieres with “Tortilla Takeover,” which looks at how bold visionaries took big risks to bring Mexican food to all Americans by creating the bestselling condiment on the planet and two of the most famous snack chip brands of all time, and innovating the iconic pairing of chips and salsa.
Rogue Heroes
MGM+, 9pm
Season Finale!
The action drama series telling the story of how the British Army’s Special Air Service (SAS) unit was formed in the darkest days of World War II finishes Season 2.
No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski
Nat Geo, 9pm
New Series!
Culinary expert and Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski hosts this docuseries in which he guides celebrity guests on epic journeys to explore their ancestral gastronomic roots. Each episode (two installments air each Sunday) offers an exploration of the rich heritage tied to beloved family recipes, serving up a delectable blend of food, culture and personal discovery. In tonight’s first episode, Antoni helps actress Florence Pugh explore the origins of her family’s passion for food as they travel through Oxford, the Yorkshire coast and London. Then, the host joins actress Awkwafina as she seeks to reconnect with her South Korean culinary and ancestral heritage.
Suits LA
NBC, 9pm
New Series!
The fast-talking, backstabbing, eclectic world of Suits is returning to TV screens this month with a spinoff set on the opposite coast. The original series in the franchise, which aired from 2011-19 and famously had Meghan Markle, the current Duchess of Sussex, in its cast, recently saw a huge resurgence in popularity after Netflix acquired it in 2023. This iteration features a new cast of characters (though Gabriel Macht is set for a three-episode guest arc, reprising his role as Harvey Specter) and centers around a new protagonist, Ted Black (Stephen Amell), a former NYC federal prosecutor who does an about-face and moves out to California to open his own law firm.
All Creatures Great and Small
PBS, 9pm
Season Finale!
In the final episode of Season 5, Skeldale House prepares for Christmas and Jimmy’s first birthday, but everyone is rocked by bad news. Meanwhile, Tristan (Callum Woodhouse) is given an important mission to source the best local pigeons for a breeding program.
Krapopolis: “Stavros Live and in Concert”
FOX, 9:30pm
Tyrannis (voice of Richard Ayoade) is thrilled when his favorite singer, Stavros, comes to town. Unfortunately, Stavros also happens to be the favorite singer of Athena and her radical followers. Amber Stevens West returns as the voice of Athena in the new episode “Stavros Live and in Concert.”
The Equalizer: “Stolen Angel”
CBS, 10pm
McCall (Queen Latifah) and the team search for a missing pregnant woman whose baby may be in danger in the new episode “Stolen Angel.”
Grosse Pointe Garden Society
NBC, 10pm
New Series!
This series follows four members of a suburban garden club who find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret — a murder no one wants to talk about. As dark truths begin to rot their lives under the surface, they struggle to remain as perfect as the flowers blooming in their garden above. The cast features AnnaSophia Robb, Melissa Fumero, Ben Rappaport, Aja Naomi King, Alexander Hodge, Nancy Travis, Matthew Davis and Felix Wolfe.
Funny Woman
PBS, 10pm
Season Finale!
In the final episode of the season, when facing an imminent revelation, Sophie (Gemma Arterton) takes matters into her own hands.
The Baldwins
TLC, 10pm
New Series!
Viewers will get a glimpse into the lives of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and their seven children and six pets in their new unscripted series, showing viewers the beauty of raising a family that’s anything but ordinary.
Monday, Feb. 24
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Documentary Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Women in Danger
TCM, beginning at 6:45am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup consists of feature documentaries that were nominated for or won Academy Awards: The Battle of Midway (1942; winner, along with three other war-related documentaries), Resisting Enemy Interrogation (1944; nominee), The Sea Around Us (1952; winner), The Times of Harvey Milk (1984; winner), Common Threads: Stories From the Quilt (1989; winner), Harlan County, U.S.A. (1976; winner), Freedom on My Mind (1994; nominee), When We Were Kings (1996; winner) and For All Mankind (1989; nominee). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Women in Danger,” featuring Suspicion (1941; Best Actress winner Joan Fontaine), Psycho (1960; Best Supporting Actress nominee Janet Leigh), Gaslight (1944; Best Actress winner Ingrid Bergman), Wait Until Dark (1967; Best Actress nominee Audrey Hepburn) and Night Must Fall (1937; Best Supporting Actress nominee May Whitty).
Beyond the Gates
CBS, 2pm
New Series!
Set in an affluent, predominantly Black suburb near Washington, D.C., this new daytime soap opera follows a powerful Black family (as well as their scandals and secrets) struggling to maintain their power within an exclusive gated community.
College Basketball
ESPN & FS1, beginning at 7pm Live
A college basketball tripleheader on ESPN has North Carolina at Florida State, Houston at Texas Tech and Kansas at Colorado. FS1 airs Michigan at Nebraska.
The Neighborhood: “Welcome to Getting Lucky”
CBS, 8pm
Calvin and Dave (Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield) join Lamar (returning guest star Kevin Pollak) on a road trip to the casino in the new episode “Welcome to Getting Lucky.”
All American: “Face Off”
The CW, 8pm
KJ (Nathaniel McIntyre) is determined to turn things around by looking to Jordan Baker’s (Michael Evans Behling) old plays.
Extracted: “The Hunt”
FOX, 8pm
Emotions in headquarters erupt when alliances form as families decide which survivalists will receive critical supplies and which will not in the new episode “The Hunt.”
The Voice: “The Blind Auditions, Part 4”
NBC, 8pm
Coaches Kelsea Ballerini, Michael Bublé, John Legend and Adam Levine vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon on the fourth night of the blind auditions.
Poppa’s House: “Slumber Party”
CBS, 8:30pm
When Poppa (Damon Wayans) dodges an invitation to a family sleepover, Junior (Damon Wayans Jr.) attempts to change his mind by making him jealous of everyone attending in the new episode “Slumber Party.”
Rescue: HI-Surf: “South Winds”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “South Winds,” the team searches for two teenagers who ditched school, stole a cracked canoe and wound up stranded in the ocean.
The Hunting Party: “Doctor Ezekiel Malak”
NBC, 10pm
Dr. Ezekiel Malak, a hospital psychiatrist turned serial killer, is prowling for new victims in Chicago. Bex (Melissa Roxburgh) and the team work to find a method to his madness in a desperate bid to get ahead of him, until Malak makes a move no one saw coming.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Full Swing
Netflix
Season Premiere!
Season 3 of this immersive golf series gives fans a chance to get to know a diverse group of players — some returning favorites and some fresh faces — through their wins and losses, and their families and friends, as competition plays out during a season of the PGA Tour. Among the drama featured this season is Scottie Scheffler’s history-making run, Rory McIlroy’s emotional roller-coaster ride in and out of competition, and Keegan Bradley’s quest to find redemption after last year’s dramatic letdown.
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Adapted Screenplay Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Entertainers
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films that were nominated for or won for their screenplay adaptations of other works: Little Caesar (1931; nominees Francis Edward Faragoh and Robert N. Lee; based on the novel by William R. Burnett), Great Expectations (1946; nominees David Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan and Ronald Neame; based on the novel by Charles Dickens), Baby Doll (1956; nominee Tennessee Williams, based on his plays 27 Wagons Full of Cotton and The Long Stay Cut Short, or The Unsatisfactory Supper), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961; winner Abby Mann, based on the television play he wrote for Playhouse 90), Elmer Gantry (1960; winner Richard Brooks; based on the novel by Sinclair Lewis) and Lolita (1962; nominee Vladimir Nabokov, based on his novel). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Entertainers,” featuring Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942; Best Actor winner James Cagney), Cabaret (1972; Best Actress winner Liza Minnelli and Best Supporting Actor winner Joel Grey), Lili (1953; Best Actress nominee Leslie Caron), The Broadway Melody (1929; Best Actress nominee Bessie Love), The Great Ziegfeld (1936; Best Actress winner Luise Rainer) and The Sunshine Boys (1975; Best Actor nominee Walter Matthau and Best Supporting Actor winner George Burns).
College Basketball
ESPN, ESPN2 & FS1, beginning at 7pm Live
College hoops action tonight includes Duke at Miami (ESPN), Providence at Marquette (FS1), Baylor at Cincinnati (ESPN2) and Iowa at Illinois (FS1).
NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live
Tuesday night NBA action on TNT has the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Orlando Magic and the Dallas Mavericks at the L.A. Lakers.
Will Trent: “Abigail B.”
ABC, 8pm
Will (Ramón Rodríguez) teams up with Marion (Gina Rodriguez) to investigate a chilling child trafficking case, uncovering dark secrets along the way. Meanwhile, Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) assists Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix with personal security, until a seemingly routine intervention escalates into violence.
Kitchen Nightmares: “Grumpy George”
FOX, 8pm
In this new episode, Chef Gordon Ramsay steps in to overhaul the management and menu at Grumpy George, an English pub in Georgetown, Texas.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr.: “The Butterfly Effect”
PBS, 8pm
Actresses Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey explore the stories of their ancestors.
Night Court: “Abracadabra Alaka-Dan”
NBC, 8:30pm
Harry’s old magician’s assistant appears in the courthouse and puts Dan (John Larroquette) and Abby (Melissa Rauch) in a tough position. Meanwhile, Gurgs (Lacretta), Flobert (Gary Anthony Williams) and Julianne (Wendie Malick) are determined to fire up Wyatt’s (Nyambi Nyambi) lukewarm life.
The Rookie: “Wildfire”
ABC, 9pm
Nyla (Mekia Cox) remains suspicious of Liam (Seth Gabel) as a wildfire erupts, causing chaos in the city. Meanwhile, James (Arjay Smith) tries to help a friend, and Seth (Patrick Keleher) makes a costly mistake, putting two of their own in danger.
Doc: “Man Plans”
FOX, 9pm
Amy and Richard (Molly Parker and Scott Wolf) reconnect while treating a patient whose diagnosis is not at all what it seems in the new episode “Man Plans.”
Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest
HBO, 9pm; also available on Max
New Series!
This new installment of the landmark 1987 docuseries Eyes on the Prize is a six-part anthology that illuminates the bold stories of people and communities who have continued to work for equality and racial justice in the years since the birth of the American Civil Rights Movement, with this series particularly chronicling the span of 1977-2015. Two hourlong episodes air tonight, tomorrow night and Thursday night on HBO. All episodes are available on Max today.
Deal or No Deal Island: “Safety in Numbers”
NBC, 9pm
A vital alliance is shattered. With safety on the line, the remaining seven players scramble to hold onto their numbers when an impossible choice triggers a surprising shift in the game.
American Experience: “Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP”
PBS, 9pm
You may recognize the name from the hit crime drama Breaking Bad. But before Bryan Cranston’s fictional antihero’s name became a part of the pop culture lexicon, another Walter White, a real person who was an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement, was the leader of the NAACP from 1929-55. This documentary traces the life of a neglected civil rights hero and seeks to explain his disappearance from our history.
The Irrational: “Conversation Games”
NBC, 10pm
When Kylie (Travina Springer) and Marisa (Maahra Hill) find evidence that a tech billionaire may be a serial killer, Alec (Jesse L. Martin) quickly determines the only way to prove the killer’s guilt is for Alec to extract a confession, which leads to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Big Family, Big City
TLC, 10pm
Get ready for an unforgettable ride with the de la Mottes, a conservative family of 13 who are about to experience the ultimate culture shock! Recently relocating from the peaceful suburbs of San Diego to the vibrant streets of Harlem, New York, Mark and Amber have quickly discovered that raising 11 kids in the Big Apple is not for the faint of heart. As they juggle their growing family, a new lifestyle, and the challenges of busking together on the streets, the de la Mottes are finding that the fast-paced city life is both exhilarating and overwhelming. With worldly influences at every corner and mounting pressure to make it in the city that never sleeps, they’ll have to adapt fast — or risk losing the closeness they’ve worked so hard to build.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Sound Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Nuns and Priests
TCM, beginning at 8:45am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films that were nominated for or won Academy Awards for their sound: Topper Returns (1941; nominee), The Gay Divorcee (1934; nominee), San Francisco (1936; winner), Grand Prix (1966; winner for sound and sound effects) and The Great Race (1965; nominee for sound, winner for sound effects). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Nuns and Priests,” featuring Going My Way (1944; Best Actor winner Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald, the only star to have ever received Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nominations for the same performance), Dead Man Walking (1995; Best Actress winner Susan Sarandon), On the Waterfront (1954; Best Supporting Actor nominee Karl Malden), Boys Town (1938; Best Actor winner Spencer Tracy) and The Nun’s Story (1959; Best Actress nominee Audrey Hepburn).
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
Wednesday night NBA action on ESPN has the Philadelphia 76ers at the N.Y. Knicks, followed by the San Antonio Spurs at the Houston Rockets.
Shifting Gears: “Picnic”
ABC, 8pm
The feud between Parker Customs and Premiere Dance Lab heats up when Matt (Tim Allen) confronts the owner over a picnic table placed in the shared alleyway. Meanwhile, Carter’s (Maxwell Simkins) need for “me time” sparks a man-to-(almost)-man conversation with Matt.
Survivor
CBS, 8pm
Season Premiere!
The reality competition series returns for Season 48 with a two-hour premiere tonight and continues with 90-minute episodes on Wednesdays. Jeff Probst is back as host.
Wild Cards: “Dial ‘A’ for Alibi”
The CW, 8pm
Max (Vanessa Morgan) is convinced she has witnessed a murder while snooping on the condo across the street.
The Masked Singer: “Group A Finals: A Rat Pack Tribute Night”
FOX, 8pm
Group A croons some of the Rat Pack’s most iconic classics, including “Luck Be a Lady,” “Fever,” “That’s Amore” and “My Way” in the new episode “Group A Finals: A Rat Pack Tribute Night.”
Chicago Med: “Acid Test”
NBC, 8pm
The center gets a surprise visit from a National Accreditation Board of Hospitals representative; Hannah (Jessy Schram) and Naomi (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut) search for the cause of a young girl’s infection; and Lenox (Sarah Ramos) and Frost (Darren Barnet) work together to save the victim of an accidental shooting.
Abbott Elementary: “100th Day of School”
ABC, 8:30pm
During Abbott’s 100th day of school celebrations, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) receives a surprise from her daughter. Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti) and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) join forces to conduct a search party.
Good Cop/Bad Cop: “The King’s Assassin”
The CW, 9pm
While the rest of the force is focused on Big Hank’s (Clancy Brown) annual charity fundraiser, Lou (Leighton Meester) and Henry (Luke Cook) investigate the suspicious death of a crypto bro who ate a poisonous mushroom.
The Floor: “A Twist in the Game”
FOX, 9pm
There’s a new take on the randomizer and a prize that has never been seen before in the new episode “A Twist in the Game.” Players test their knowledge of sports films, college basketball, Star Trek, yoga and more. Rob Lowe hosts.
Chicago Fire: “Bar Time”
NBC, 9pm
A surprise visitor from Novak’s (Jocelyn Hudon) past joins Ambo for a late-night ride-along. Meanwhile, Herrmann (David Eigenberg) faces a mountain of Chief-level training records and incident reports, and Violet (Hanako Greensmith) catches Carver (Jake Lockett) in a lie.
NOVA: “Baltimore Bridge Collapse”
PBS, 9pm
This episode explores the March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Hollywood Squares
CBS, 10pm
The new version of the classic game show continues at a special time with two new episodes tonight: “You Lost Me at Nachos” and “I Can’t Find My Wallet.” Nate Burleson hosts with Drew Barrymore as the center square.
Chicago P.D.: “Marie”
NBC, 10pm
Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) grapples with his father’s (Jack Coleman) worsening condition, while Intelligence searches for an elusive serial killer.
Secrets of the Dead: “Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)”
PBS, 10pm
The second half of the story exploring the secret network of curators and dealers that made profits off art stolen by the Nazis airs tonight.
Will Reeve: Finding My Father
ABC, 10pm
ABC News correspondent Will Reeve takes audiences along with him on a journey he has been dreaming of making for 30 years: reliving the last great expedition his father and Superman actor Christopher Reeve took in 1995 just before a horse riding accident left him paralyzed with a spinal cord injury when Will was only 2 years old. Right before the accident, Christopher Reeve had been filming a documentary tracking the migration of the Pacific gray whale, traveling to a tiny Alaskan island near Siberia and a remote lagoon in Baja, Mexico. Now, Will Reeve sets out to finish the story for him in the hope of drawing closer to the man his father was before his accident. In this primetime special, Will Reeve retraces his father’s journey, returning to the places his father visited 30 years ago, and shares never-before-seen family home videos and photos of his dad at the time. Along the way, he meets the sons of two local guides who were part of his father’s original expedition and their families, as well as other locals who Christopher Reeve encountered on his journey. Will Reeve also experiences the majesty of gray whales up close and hears untold stories about his dad for the first time, all while exploring the enduring bond between parents and their children and gaining a deeper connection to his father’s lasting legacy.
NHL Hockey: Vancouver at Los Angeles
TNT & truTV, 10pm Live
The Vancouver Canucks collide with the Kings tonight at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
BET+
Original Film!
Based on a true story and set in the early 1990s, this drama follows Detroit native Dwen Curry (Dyllón Burnside), who moves to Oakland, California, and overcomes drug addiction and depression. There, Dwen finds success as a salon owner and celebrity stylist, secretly financing a lavish lifestyle by fraudulently acquiring millions of dollars through a criminal organization called The Gay Gangsters.
Running Point
Netflix
New Series!
In this comedy from executive producer Mindy Kaling, when a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in an unpredictable and male-dominated industry.
Toxic Town
Netflix
New Series!
Based on one of the U.K.’s biggest environmental scandals, this is the story of the people at the heart of the toxic waste poisonings in the town of Corby. Focusing on the mothers, who took on a David-and-Goliath battle for justice, the series follows their fight over the course of years as a terrible truth comes to the surface. Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood and Claudia Jessie star.
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Director Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Leaders
TCM, beginning at 7am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films whose directors were nominated for or won Academy Awards: Speedy (1928; nominee Ted Wilde), Romance (1930; nominee Clarence Brown, who also received a nod for directing Anna Christie), The Informer (1935; winner John Ford), Kitty Foyle (1940; nominee Sam Wood), Random Harvest (1942; nominee Mervyn LeRoy), The Southerner (1945; nominee Jean Renoir) and East of Eden (1955; nominee Elia Kazan). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Leaders,” featuring Gandhi (1982; Best Actor winner Ben Kingsley), The Iron Lady (2011; Best Actress winner Meryl Streep), Quo Vadis (1951; Best Supporting Actor nominee Peter Ustinov), Conquest (1937; Best Actor nominee Charles Boyer) and Juarez (1939; Best Supporting Actor nominee Brian Aherne).
NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live
The Denver Nuggets are in Milwaukee to run the floor with the Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans land in Phoenix for a tilt with the Suns on TNT’s NBA doubleheader.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “Typhoid Georgie”
CBS, 8pm
Georgie (Montana Jordan) worries he’s letting his family down when he’s forced to stay home with a cold in the new episode “Typhoid Georgie.”
Next Level Kitchen: “Pro Chef Auditions”
FOX, 8pm
With just 20 minutes on the clock on each level, eight professional chefs rely on their expertise to impress the judges and advance to the next stage in the new episode “Pro Chef Auditions.”
Ghosts: “Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle”
CBS, 8:30pm
When Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) becomes obsessed with the success of a fellow chef, Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) serves up a cautionary tale about his own rivalry with Alexander Hamilton (guest star Nat Faxon) in the new episode “Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle.”
Animal Control: “Party Animals”
FOX, 9pm
When Fiona (Lucy Punch) breaks up with both Frank and Victoria (Joel McHale and Grace Palmer), they throw a wild party at her mansion in retaliation in the new episode “Party Animals.”
Going Dutch: “Trial of Jan”
FOX, 9:30pm
Col. Quinn (Denis Leary) wants to fire Jan (Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson) but needs comply with Dutch labor laws in the new episode “Trial of Jan.”
Found: “Missing While Matched”
NBC, 10pm
A 911 call tips M&A off to a young woman who has gone missing after a date; Lacey (Gabrielle Walsh) considers starting a new relationship; Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) takes drastic measures to capture Gabi’s (Shanola Hampton) attention; and Margaret (Kelli Williams) and Gabi investigate potential suspects in Jamie’s (Parker Queenan) kidnapping.
Friday, Feb. 28
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Costume Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Dads
TCM, beginning at 9am
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: The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962; winner in Color category), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962; winner in Black-and-White category), Raintree County (1957; nominee) and Tess (1979; winner). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Dads,” featuring Life Is Beautiful (1997; Best Actor winner, Best Director nominee and Best Original Screenplay co-nominee Roberto Benigni), On Golden Pond (1981; Best Actor winner Henry Fonda), Fiddler on the Roof (1971; Best Actor nominee Topol), The Great Santini (1979; Best Actor nominee Robert Duvall) and Life With Father (1947; Best Actor nominee William Powell).
College Basketball
ESPN2, FOX & FS1, beginning at 7pm Live
Say farewell to February and get ready for March Madness with Davidson at VCU (ESPN2), UCLA at Purdue (FOX) and Iowa at Northwestern (FS1).
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live
February’s NBA schedule closes out with a doubleheader on ESPN featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Boston Celtics and the L.A. Clippers at the L.A. Lakers.
NCIS: Sydney: “Truth Sabre”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Truth Sabre,” NCIS is thrown into the murky world of online conspiracies after a car owned by a U.S. Navy cyber engineer explodes just as her teenage daughter was about to take a driving lesson.
Fur Babies
Nat Geo Wild, 9pm
Season Finale!
Two hourlong episodes close out the first season of this series that follows veterinarians as they provide support to people during the experience of their pets’ pregnancies and the arrival of newborns.
Saturday, March 1
31 Days of Oscar 2025: Best Picture Winners and Nominees/Oscar-Worthy Alcoholics
TCM, beginning at 7:30am
Catch a Classic!
Today’s 31 Days of Oscar daytime lineup features films that were nominated for or won Best Picture: Five Star Final (1931; nominee), Crossfire (1947; nominee), The Music Man (1962; nominee), Doctor Zhivago (1965; nominee) and The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957; winner). The evening theme is “Oscar-Worthy Alcoholics,” featuring The Lost Weekend (1945; Best Actor winner Ray Milland), I’ll Cry Tomorrow (1955; Best Actress nominee Susan Hayward), Leaving Las Vegas (1995; Best Actor winner Nicolas Cage), Key Largo (1948; Best Supporting Actress winner Claire Trevor) and Johnny Eager (1941; Best Supporting Actor winner Van Heflin).
College Basketball
CBS, FOX, ESPN & ESPN2, beginning at 12pm Live
Flip your calendar to March and tune in for some marquee college hoops action, including UConn at Providence (CBS), Butler at Villanova (FOX), Seton Hall at St. John’s (CBS), Cincinnati at Houston (CBS), Creighton at Xavier (FOX), Pittsburgh at Louisville (ESPN2), Georgia at Texas (ESPN2), Arizona at Iowa State (ESPN) and Gonzaga at San Francisco (ESPN).
NHL Hockey
ABC & ESPN, beginning at 3pm Live
Catch the Boston Bruins at the Pittsburgh Penguins on ABC, followed by the Detroit Red Wings at the Columbus Blue Jackets on ESPN.
I Am Luke Perry
The CW, 8pm
This moving tribute executive produced by Luke Perry’s close friend and Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Jason Priestley combines archival footage and interviews with family and friends to give viewers a better look into the life of Perry, who died in 2019.
The Royal We
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
When her older sister elopes with a nonroyal, Princess Bea (Mallory Jansen), who has lived her entire life outside of royal duties, must now step in and honor an arranged marriage to a prince (Charlie Carrick) of a small kingdom.
Killing the Competition
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Melissa Joan Hart stars as Elizabeth Fenwick, a loving mother who can’t seem to move past the fact that she’s now 40 and no longer the star dancer and high school prom queen. After returning to her hometown with her children and husband (Eddie Mills), Elizabeth sees her teenage daughter, Grace (Lily Brooks O’Briant), is poised to have the same vibrant life she once cherished. Her obsession leads to a dangerous descent.