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Tuesday, Feb. 3: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Explores ‘Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History’

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Tuesday, Feb. 3

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
PBS, 9pm
New Series!

Henry Louis Gates Jr. presents this new four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans — a relationship forged in shared struggle, tested by division and representing a uniquely American experience. The premiere episode, “Let My People Go,” explores the core differences at the start of the Black and Jewish American stories, as well as overlapping struggle, faith, resilience, and early civic partnerships by the 1920s.

The Fury
MOVIES!, 8pm
Catch a Classic!

With a career that spanned seven decades, the steely-eyed Kirk Douglas commanded the screen in any performance he graced, solidifying himself as an unforgettable Hollywood icon. In 1978’s neo-noir The Fury, Douglas takes his turn in the sci-fi/psychological thriller genre as former CIA agent Peter Sandza, whose son has been gifted with psychic powers. When he discovers his former partner (John Cassavetes) is behind the kidnapping of his son and is looking to use his talent as a weapon, Sandza will do anything to find him, including seeking help from a teen psychic (Amy Irving) before it’s too late.

Will Trent: “Nice to Meet You, Malcolm”
ABC, 8pm

Will and Faith (Ramón Rodríguez and Iantha Richardson) investigate the murder of a high-end matchmaking mogul in the new episode “Nice to Meet You, Malcolm.”

Summer House
Bravo, 8pm
Season Premiere!

After nine years of iconic themed parties, unexpected friendships and steamy Hamptons nights, Summer House remains the life of the party for Season 10. Seven returning favorites have an unforgettable summer, along with six new housemates (including Ben Waddell from The Bachelor Australia) who bring the hype, heat and a bold new vibe — blending legacy with fresh, fun energy. Returning cast are Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Ciara Miller, Jesse Solomon and West Wilson.

Harlan Coben’s Final Twist: “Shot in the Dark”
CBS, 8pm

At dawn, a wife wakes up to find her husband has been shot in the head while sleeping beside her. See how the case unfolded in the new episode “Shot in the Dark.”

Pro Bowl Games
ESPN, 8pm Live

The NFL’s all-star game — a 7-on-7 flag football matchup — takes place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco as part of Super Bowl LX week events.

Best Medicine: “Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn”
FOX, 8pm

While conducting a wellness check, Martin’s (Josh Charles) brusque bedside manner causes a massive power outage in the new episode “Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn.”

Finding Your Roots: “Love & Basketball”
PBS, 8pm

Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the roots of basketball superstars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul — revealing that they are not the first extraordinary people in their family trees — while telling stories of courage, talent and grit.

Doc: “When You Know, You Know”
FOX, 9pm

In the new episode “When You Know, You Know,” a shocking turn of events ensues when Amy and Jake (Molly Parker and Jon-Michael Ecker) treat an expectant mother injured in a robbery.

Pole to Pole With Will Smith
Nat Geo, 9pm
Season Finale!

Tonight’s final episode, “The North Pole,” concludes the seven-episode series that followed actor Will Smith around the globe. Starting in the frozen desert at the bottom of the Earth, Will’s quest took him to remote islands, mountains and jungles in an incredible voyage of discovery about our health, happiness, history and even our ultimate survival.

The Turpins: A New House of Horror — A Diane Sawyer Special Event
ABC, 10pm

The story of the Turpin family first shocked the world in 2018, when it was revealed that David and Louise Turpin imprisoned and abused their 13 children in Perris, California. Diane Sawyer was the first to bring viewers inside the experience when she interviewed two of the Turpin daughters in 2021, including the sister who escaped the house and alerted authorities. In this ABC News special, three more Turpin siblings break their silence, sharing their shocking account of what happened when half of the siblings entered the foster care system and they ended up having to be rescued again.

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Wednesday, Feb. 4

Is It Cake? Valentines
Netflix
New Series!

Bakers team up with their sweetie pies to create cakes that look like real objects in an attempt to hoodwink celebrity judges in this special Valentine’s Day edition. Mikey Day hosts.

Fallout
Prime Video
Season Finale!

The postapocalyptic action drama based on the video game series wraps up Season 2. Prime Video has picked up the series for Season 3. Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan star.

Relationship Goals
Prime Video
Original Film!

When brilliant TV producer Leah Caldwell (Kelly Rowland) is about to make history as the first woman to run New York’s top morning show, her ex, Jarrett Roy (Clifford “Method Man” Smith), swoops in to compete for the same position. He claims he’s a changed man, transformed by the wisdom of the New York Times bestselling book Relationship Goals. As her tightknit circle of friends dive into the same life-changing book, they all begin to rediscover their aim in love.

NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium
FOX, beginning at 4:30pm Live

Postponed from Sunday due to inclement weather, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season starts with this non-points exhibition event at “The Madhouse,” Bowman Gray Stadium in North Carolina. Drivers race for 200 laps around the quarter-mile short track.

NHL Hockey
TNT, beginning at 7pm Live

Catch an NHL doubleheader on TNT before the league breaks for the Olympic tournament. The Boston Bruins are at the Florida Panthers and the St. Louis Blues visit the Dallas Stars.

Shifting Gears
ABC, 8pm
Season Finale!

In the Season 2 finale “Surprise,” Matt (Tim Allen) revs his love life back up only to find the road rockier than expected.

The Reagans
MOVIES!, 8pm
Catch a Classic!

This 2003 two-part miniseries shares the fascinating journey of the Reagans, from movie stardom to being the first family of California, and then of the United States. Set in 1987, the series begins with the Iran-Contra scandal and Ronald Reagan dealing with potential impeachment. James Brolin stars as Ronald, with Judy Davis as Nancy, and a more serious John Stamos as John Sears, the deputy counsel to Richard Nixon who was later Reagan’s campaign manager in his presidential bid.

The Price Is Right at Night: “Tropical Escape”
CBS, 8pm

Special guest Jeff Probst joins host Drew Carey as contestants play for exotic vacations inspired by iconic Survivor locations in the new episode “Tropical Escape.”

The Masked Singer: “Red, White and Clue Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday”
FOX, 8pm

The last wild card of the season makes a grand entrance in the patriotic new episode “Red, White and Clue Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.”

Ugliest House in America
HGTV, 8pm
Season Finale!

In tonight’s hourlong episode, the ugly quest comes to an end as Retta reveals the winner of the Ugliest House in America. Then, the winning house receives a $150,000 renovation from HGTV’s Alison Victoria, transforming their once-ugly house into a once-in-a-lifetime dream home.

Chicago Med: “Spill Your Guts”
NBC, 8pm

Three medical students shadow Charles (Oliver Platt) for a day in the new episode “Spill Your Guts.”

Nature: “Parenthood: Grasslands”
PBS, 8pm

Sir David Attenborough narrates the five-part Nature series “Parenthood,” which reveals the incredible dedication and sacrifice of animal parents around the world. The premiere episode, “Grasslands,” explores how wild dogs in the Zambezi River basin must train their energetic young for survival, and how a pregnant langur (leaf monkey) in India babysits to learn parenting skills.

Abbott Elementary: “Candygrams”
ABC, 8:30pm

In the new episode “Candygrams,” Valentine’s Day has the teachers meddling in students’ love lives while trying to navigate their own.

The Muppet Show
ABC, 9pm

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show. Music, comedy and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when the Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter.

Hollywood Squares
CBS, 9pm

The game show reboot continues Season 2 on CBS with the new episodes “Thicker Than a 1st Grade Pencil” and “I Have a Lot of Exes Watching Right Now.” Nate Burleson hosts with center square Drew Barrymore.

Fear Factor: House of Fear: “The Main Drag”
FOX, 9pm

A twisted game of horse dragging, dumpster diving and revenge await the 11 remaining contestants in the new episode “The Main Drag.”

The Beauty: “Beautiful Billionaires”
FX, 9pm

The series from Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) following a shadowy tech billionaire (Ashton Kutcher) and the mysterious miracle drug he created continues. In the new episode “Beautiful Billionaires,” a group of billionaires gather to make history.

Chicago Fire: “Coming in Hot”
NBC, 9pm

In the new episode “Coming in Hot,” Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) finds himself under intense scrutiny when a member of the firehouse is injured on a call.

NOVA: “Can Dogs Talk?”
PBS, 9pm

This new episode of NOVA explores the viral social media phenomenon of “button dogs” who appear to use recorded sound buttons to communicate. A team of scientists are conducting the largest animal communication study in history, analyzing millions of button presses from thousands of dogs they’ve recruited worldwide.

Pawn Stars: “Citizen Pawn”
History, 9:30pm

Rick Harrison hopes for a slam dunk when he checks out a pair of sneakers owned by NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal. Later, Chum is firing on all cylinders for what a seller believes is a Parrott cannon from the Civil War. And a seller comes in with a set of golf clubs used by President Eisenhower!

Chicago P.D.: “Missing”
NBC, 10pm

In the new episode “Missing,” details about Imani’s (Arienne Mandi) past emerge as the Intelligence Unit seeks the truth behind the sudden resurfacing of a missing-child case from decades ago.

Secrets of the Dead: “The Quest for Camelot”
PBS, 10pm

Can the stories about King Arthur be true? Was the legendary court of Camelot a real place? In the new episode “The Quest for Camelot,” join archaeologist Mark Horton on his journey across Britain to explore events and places that inspired the chivalric myths. Horton scours medieval texts and archaeological sites for a new understanding of the Arthurian legends and what Britain was like after the Romans left in the fifth century.

Thursday, Feb. 5

The Lincoln Lawyer
Netflix
Season Premiere!

The fourth season is based on the sixth book, The Law of Innocence, of renowned author Michael Connelly’s The Lincoln Lawyer series. Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) faces his toughest case yet as he and his team work tirelessly to prove his innocence in the murder of a former client, Sam Scales. To clear his name, they must unravel Sam’s final scam, forcing them to go head-to-head with the DA’s office, the FBI and ghosts from Mickey’s own past.

John Carradine Birthday Celebration
TCM, beginning at 6:30am
Catch a Classic!

Like the Barrymores, the Carradines occupy a notable place among acting families. Patriarch John Carradine — father of actors David (Kung Fu), Keith and Robert, and grandfather of actors Martha Plimpton and Ever Carradine — was born on this day in 1906, and TCM celebrates with a daytime marathon of seven of his early films from 1936 to 1939, airing in chronological order. A few of these showcase Carradine’s long partnership with director John Ford: Mary of Scotland (1936), where the actor plays the Queen of Scots’ private secretary, and the monumental Western Stagecoach (1939). In other film offerings, Carradine portrays Abraham Lincoln in Of Human Hearts (1938); stars with Lucille Ball in an early version of the disaster-film genre, 1939’s Five Came Back; and even appears in a Western-style tale of colonial Australia, 1939’s Captain Fury. All of today’s films are an excellent glimpse into the early honing of Carradine’s celebrated acting prowess.

NBA Basketball
Prime Video, beginning at 7:30pm Live

A pair of NBA matchups on Prime Video has the Chicago Bulls in Toronto to face the Raptors and the Golden State Warriors at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix to take on the Suns.

Scrabble: “Conan the Librarian”
The CW, 8pm

A librarian takes on the returning champion for his shot at winning $10,000 in the new episode “Conan the Librarian.” Craig Ferguson hosts.

Next Level Chef: “Auditions — Social Media Chefs”
FOX, 8pm

The new episode “Auditions — Social Media Chefs” has eight social-media savvy chefs leveling up corner-store staples in an effort to cook their way to the top kitchen.

Trivial Pursuit: “Law and Orders”
The CW, 9pm

A legal assistant and a fashion coordinator test their knowledge in the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories with the goal of winning $20,000 in the new episode “Law and Orders.” LeVar Burton hosts.

Animal Control: “French Bulldogs and White Broncos”
FOX, 9pm

In the new episode “French Bulldogs and White Broncos,” Patel’s (Ravi Patel) fundraising event takes an unexpected turn when a prize-winning breeder dog is neutered by mistake.

Ancient Aliens: “Extraterrestrial Engineering”
History, 9pm

From the precisely cut stone blocks at Puma Punku to the gigantic temples of Malta and the megalithic city of Nan Madol, could these mysterious sites contain evidence of extraterrestrial contact in the distant past?

NFL Honors
NBC & NFL Network, 9pm Live

Jon Hamm hosts the NFL Honors ceremony at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts. The annual awards for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Walter Payton Man of the Year and more are presented. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is also announced.

Going Dutch: “None of the Good Guys”
FOX, 9:30pm

Maggie (Taylor Misiak) believes she is cursed with dating bad men, so Dana (Laci Mosley) convinces her to go to a singles’ mixer in the new episode “None of the Good Guys.”

Discovered by Disaster
Nat Geo, 9:55pm
Season Finale!

Season 1 of this docuseries exploring how catastrophic natural events unveil hidden treasures and reshape our understanding of history concludes with “Lost Treasures and Resilient Civilizations.”

Friday, Feb. 6

The White House
FOX Nation
New Series!

FOX Nation invites viewers inside the walls where America’s earlier leaders lived, loved, schemed and fought for the future of a fragile republic. Historical docudrama The White House, re-examines early American history through the lens of its most iconic residence, transforming its four walls into a volatile stage where ambition, betrayal, romance and rivalry collide behind closed doors. The eight-part series brings to life the shocking true stories of the presidents, spouses, family members, confidantes and adversaries, not just in the stately, public rooms of the White House, but in the intimate spaces they shared all under one roof. Beginning in 1800 with the White House’s first occupant, President John Adams, the series chronicles the transformation of the White House alongside the birth pains of a divided nation. Familiar figures emerge in striking new ways, revealing stories often too scandalous to make the history books. From Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson to Sally Hemings, Dolley Madison, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, each figure carried secrets that echoed through the halls of the White House, shaping American history from within. Two new episodes debut each Friday through Feb. 27.

Salvador
Netflix
New Series!

Originating from Spain, Salvador tells the story of a father who discovers that his daughter belongs to a neo-Nazi group, which he must approach in order to try to rescue her and understand what led her there.

Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision
Prime Video

Kate Winslet narrates this documentary about King Charles III of England’s philosophy of humankind achieving harmony with nature. The film explores how King Charles’ vision has sparked global movements in food production, urbanism, community regeneration, sustainable textiles and traditional skills. It also features his own reflections on his lifelong commitment to promoting a sustainable world.

2026 Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening Ceremony
NBC, beginning at 12pm Live

Milan’s San Siro Stadium, home of the AC Milan football club, hosts the opening ceremony to the 2026 Winter Games, featuring the Parade of Nations and lighting of the Olympic flame. NBC presents live coverage in the daytime with an encore in primetime.

NBA Basketball
Prime Video, beginning at 7:30pm Live

Friday night NBA action on Prime Video has the N.Y. Knicks at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena for a clash with the Pistons and the L.A. Clippers heading north to Sacramento for an audience with the Kings.

Man in the Wilderness
TCM, 8:30pm
Catch a Classic!

If you are a fan of 2015’s Oscar-winning The Revenant with Leonardo DiCaprio, you must see this 1971 version of the same survival story of 19th century fur trapper Hugh Glass, starring Richard Harris in the title role (called Zach Bass in this film). With a screenplay by Jack DeWitt, the same writer for the gruesome, and also Harris-starring, A Man Called Horse of a year earlier, the film relates an incident in which Bass, traveling with an expedition in the American Northwest, is mauled by a bear and left by his party to die. He lives, however, and manages to track down his companions for revenge. The film also stars John Huston as expedition leader Captain Henry (based on the historical Gen. Ashley) and was shot over two to three months in Spain in, interestingly, some of the same places as David Lean’s Doctor Zhivago.

Spartacus: House of Ashur
Starz, 9pm
Season Finale!

Season 1 of this Spartacus spinoff exploring an alternate history in which Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) killed Spartacus and took over his gladiator school concludes with “Hail Caesar.”

Saturday, Feb. 7

2026 Milan Cortina Olympics
NBC, beginning at 7am Live

The first full day of Winter Olympic competition includes the short programs and free dance in team figure skating, the men’s downhill Alpine skiing race, the men’s big air final in snowboarding and more.

College Basketball
CBS, The CW, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, FS1, TNT & truTV, beginning at 12pm Live

A big Saturday of marquee college hoops matchups includes Villanova at Georgetown (TNT/truTV), Virginia Tech at NC State (The CW), Oregon at Purdue (CBS), Kansas State at TCU (TNT/truTV), Butler at Marquette (FS1), Utah at Kansas (FOX), Duke at North Carolina (ESPN), Tennessee at Kentucky (ESPN), Arizona State at Colorado (ESPN2) and Houston at BYU (ESPN).

NBA Basketball
ABC & Prime Video, beginning at 3:30pm Live

Saturday hoops start on ABC with the Houston Rockets at the Oklahoma City Thunder and continue on Prime Video as the Dallas Mavericks head to San Antonio to face the Spurs. The night wraps up on ABC with the Golden State Warriors at the L.A. Lakers.

Kingdom
BBC America, 8pm

In a land of extreme seasons and intense rivalry, motherhood is the greatest trial females in Nsefu face. In this new episode, see how lioness Rita balances hunting with protecting her cubs. Meanwhile, leopard Olimba finds an unexpected rival in her search for a mate: her own daughter.

The Way to You
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!

New Yorkers Emma (Kim Matula) and Conrad (Aaron O’Connell) agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects to find it. You’ll recognize Matula from The Bold and the Beautiful and Hallmark movies like Ghost of Christmas Always and The Finnish Line. O’Connell is a Hallmark veteran, having starred in many movies for the network since 2015. His most recent was the 2024 movie Junebug.

Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!

Lifetime continues its partnership with Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, producing films based on her iconic music. The latest film follows 50-year-old Val (Tisha Campbell), a devoted wife and stay-at-home mom, who is eager to reignite the spark in her marriage when her youngest child leaves for college. Grappling with empty-nest feelings and a growing emotional distance from her husband (Russell Hornsby), Val begins to realize that her marriage, and the woman she once was, may be slipping away. A spontaneous escape to New Orleans awakens long-buried dreams and passions and introduces her to Peter Mosley (Mekhi Phifer), a handsome and charismatic photographer who sees her in ways she has forgotten to see herself.

Costume Party
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!

You know Bob Mackie’s designs from gowns worn by Cher and Carol Burnett (including the famous curtain-rod dress from The Carol Burnett Show’s “Went With the Wind” sketch), and tonight TCM celebrates the famous fashion designer all night. The evening begins with the TCM premiere of 2024’s Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion, which details his six-decade, award-winning career and features interviews with Burnett, Cher, RuPaul, Miley Cyrus, Pink, Bernadette Peters and Mackie himself. Then, take in the 1981 movie Pennies From Heaven, starring Peters and Steve Martin, the costumes for which earned Mackie an Oscar nomination.

Austin City Limits: “Leon Thomas”
PBS, 11pm

In this new episode, Grammy winner and R&B innovator Leon Thomas showcases songs from his 2024 album Mutt and his 2025 EP PHOLKS.