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Wednesday, March 4
America’s Culinary Cup
CBS, 9:30pm
New Series!
Author and former Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi invites 16 of the nation’s most decorated chefs to compete in this new high-stakes culinary competition series for a chance to win the biggest cash prize in culinary television history — $1 million. Lakshmi, along with acclaimed chefs Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne serving as judges, will test these elite chefs against the series’ 10 culinary commandments — meat, vegetables, sauces, dessert, innovation, flavors, sustainability, world cuisine, consistency, and culinary science and technology.
The Poseidon Adventure
MOVIES!, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
One of the most-remembered, and best, of the epic, all-star disaster movies made during the 1970s, this 1972 film from producer Irwin Allen features one of the most “all-star” of those casts, with an ensemble comprising five Oscar winners: Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Albertson, Shelley Winters and Red Buttons. Unlike some of those other movies, The Poseidon Adventure works and is a lot of fun in spite of (or maybe because of?) its kind of silly premise: A New Year’s Eve party aboard a luxury ocean liner is literally turned upside down when a tsunami capsizes the ship. Led by a determined preacher (Hackman), a small group of survivors attempts to escape by making their way up to the bottom of the boat, hoping that it hasn’t been completely submerged. A popular blockbuster in its time, the film was nominated for eight Oscars (including Best Supporting Actress for Winters) and won for Best Original Song (“The Morning After” by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn). The impressive visual effects by L.B. Abbott and A.D. Flowers were honored with a Special Achievement Award by the Academy.
Scrubs: “My Rom-Com”
ABC, 8pm
Elliot (Sarah Chalke) faces a dilemma with a stubborn patient, while J.D. (Zach Braff) discovers online doctor reviews in the new episode “My Rom-Com.”
“One Chicago” Crossover Event
NBC, beginning at 8pm
Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. join forces for a three-hour crossover event. Firehouse 51 is called to an airfield when a passenger jet suddenly goes silent mid-air, triggering a high-stakes emergency. Their discovery cracks open a bigger and deadlier mystery — one with consequences that could ripple far beyond the runway and put countless lives in jeopardy.
Nature: “Parenthood: The Greatest Adventure”
PBS, 8pm
In the finale of Nature’s “Parenthood” series, learn how rearing the next generation is the ultimate journey, full of danger. Lionesses teach their cubs how to survive by showing them how to tackle giant buffalo. Burrowing owls provide an underground nest for their chicks and mimic a rattlesnake’s sound to protect them. Sir David Attenborough narrates.
31 Days of Oscar: Oscar Goes Home
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight, TCM themes its lineup around “Oscar Goes Home,” with stories centered around homecomings of sorts. The lineup begins with The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The powerful film led by Fredric March and Myrna Loy follows three World War II veterans who struggle to readjust to homelife after the war. Next, Paul Newman is swoon-worthy in Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) as Chance Wayne, whose unsuccessful run at being a Hollywood star forces him to return to his hometown. Ed Begley, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, plays a crooked politician who doesn’t want him back. The evening includes a late-night airing of Volver (2006), a TCM premiere starring Penélope Cruz. Lastly, Some Came Running (1958) sees Frank Sinatra as an alcoholic military veteran and former novelist who returns to his hometown after many years. Pursued by one woman and held at arm’s length by another, he befriends a professional gambler at a local bar. The film received five Academy Award nominations.
Abbott Elementary: “Aide”
ABC, 8:30pm
Janine (Quinta Brunson) asks Ava (Janelle James) for a classroom aide, and the school seeks out a new gym teacher in the new episode “Aide.”
Southern Hospitality
Bravo, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Leva Bonaparte, the Queen of King Street, and the staff of Republic Garden & Lounge are back for Season 4 of this reality series following the lives of a tightknit group of friends living and working together in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dirty Rotten Scandals
E!, 9pm
New Series!
E!’s new investigative documentary series explores the darker side of some of America’s most beloved television shows, sharing untold stories from past participants and new original reporting. Tonight’s episode reveals shocking allegations behind one of television’s most trusted and loved talk shows, Dr. Phil. Through testimonies from former guests, staff and industry insiders, the series reveals disturbing claims of systematic exploitation of vulnerable people seeking help.
Flavortown Food Fight
Food Network, 9pm
New Series!
Long referred to but never before seen, the mythical and delicious Flavortown will be the setting for this multi-round culinary competition where Guy Fieri will welcome three chefs to each episode to compete. Competitors will choose their own adventure as they compete in authentic food establishments ranging from street-food carts to neighborhood spots to fast casual eateries and the finest fine-dining restaurants in the world. The winner of each episode has a chance to score up to $20,000 in prize money and will return to defend their title against two new chefs the following week.
The Beauty
FX, 9pm
Season Finale!
Ryan Murphy’s thriller about a drug that makes people physically perfect but comes with dire personal and social consequences concludes Season 1 with “Beautiful Beauty Day” and “Beautiful Betrayal.” Ashton Kutcher, Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Anthony Ramos and Jeremy Pope star.
FEDS
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Season 2 of this series unveiling the FBI’s brilliant tactics, tough judgment calls and relentless dedication begins with “City Under Fire.” In 2015, agents uncovered a terrorist group’s plot to commit multiple bombings across New Jersey and New York.
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Thursday, March 5
World Baseball Classic
FS1, beginning at 5am Live
The World Baseball Classic international tournament features two Pool C games today in Tokyo with Czechia vs. Korea early in the morning and Australia vs. Czechia tonight.
31 Days of Oscar: Oscar Goes to Book Club
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies presents literary adaptations that tackle the brutal realities of their source material with unflinching honesty. A Farewell to Arms (1932), adapted from Ernest Hemingway’s masterpiece, stars Gary Cooper as Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver in World War I Italy who falls for nurse Catherine Barkley (Helen Hayes). Next comes Of Mice and Men (1939), John Steinbeck’s Depression-era tragedy featuring Lon Chaney Jr. in his most poignant role as Lennie Small, the gentle giant whose strength becomes his curse. Burgess Meredith plays his protective friend George Milton in this four-time Oscar-nominated film.
NHL Hockey
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
Catch the Buffalo Sabres at the Pittsburgh Penguins, followed by Mathew Barzal and the N.Y. Islanders in Los Angeles to face Adrian Kempe and the Kings.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “The G Word and a Blaspheming Bimbo”
CBS, 8pm
Mandy (Emily Osment) makes a controversial remark on live TV that puts her job and the family’s reputation at risk. Zoe Perry, Matt Hobby and Christopher Gorham guest-star in the new episode “The G Word and a Blaspheming Bimbo.”
Scrabble: “World Series of Words”
The CW, 8pm
Players from rival cities try to hit the best bonus squares in an effort to win $10,000 in the new episode “World Series of Words.” Craig Ferguson hosts.
Law & Order: “Remedies”
NBC, 8pm
The murder of a popular wellness personality results in the arrest of an unlikely suspect in the new episode “Remedies.”
Ghosts: “The List”
CBS, 8:30pm
In the new episode “The List,” Sam and Jay (Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar) work to secure Woodstone B&B a coveted spot on a prestigious luxury hotel list, only to face unexpected chaos when a vengeful, newly discovered bunker ghost disrupts a crucial visit.
Ladies of London: The New Reign
Bravo, 9pm
New Series!
High society is back in session with the debut of Ladies of London: The New Reign, launching in grand fashion with a special two-hour premiere event. A new wave of British blue bloods, ambitious American expats and glamorous international socialites — Lady Emma Thynn, Martha Sitwell, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Lottie Kane, Missé Beqiri, Kimi Murdoch, Myka Meier and Margo Stilley — light up London’s elite social scene. As tradition collides with the fast-paced, globalized world, these power players redefine what it means to belong to high society in one of the most iconic cities in the world. Here, connections are currency, and the crown isn’t the only thing up for grabs.
Matlock: “The Greater Good”
CBS, 9pm
Matty and Olympia (Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall) navigate a new trust dynamic with Julian (Jason Ritter) as he accompanies Matty to surveil the ex-wife of a Wellbrexa exec in the new episode “The Greater Good.”
Trivial Pursuit: “Pop Quiz”
The CW, 9pm
A former high school quiz bowl coach sees if he can ace the test and win $20,000 in the new episode “Pop Quiz.” LeVar Burton hosts.
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo: “Digging Up Trouble”
History, 9pm
Some discoveries come with consequences. Gold that ruins lives, a cursed wreck beneath the sea, and a hidden safe linked to a famous burglar show how the past can be as dangerous as it is tempting.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Frequency”
NBC, 9pm
In the new episode “Frequency,” a family discovers a young boy in grave danger when their baby monitor picks up a rogue signal.
Grey’s Anatomy: “Get Lucky”
ABC, 10pm
Tensions rise as Teddy and Winston (Kim Raver and Anthony Hill) take on a complex procedure in the new episode “Get Lucky.”
Elsbeth: “All’s Hair”
CBS, 10pm
When a celebrity wigmaker is murdered, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) must comb through a tangled mess of suspects in the new episode “All’s Hair.”
The Hunting Party: “Lou Kaplan”
NBC, 10pm
In the new episode “Lou Kaplan,” a serial killer (guest star Jefferson White) who once targeted social media influencers resurfaces and is now collaborating with them.
Friday, March 6
World Baseball Classic
FOX & FS1, beginning at 5am Live
The international baseball tournament continues with pool play early this morning from Tokyo with Japan vs. Chinese Taipei (FS1). Other matchups are Mexico vs. Great Britain (FS1), Puerto Rico vs. Colombia (FS1) and USA vs. Brazil (FOX).
The 400 Blows
TCM, 6pm
Catch a Classic!
Based on the real-life childhood experiences of director François Truffaut, this semiautobiographical 1959 coming-of-age drama is about 14-year-old Antoine Doinel, who has a troublesome family life full of neglect, arguing parents and money troubles. He and his best friend, René, travel down a spiral of bad behavior, leading to Antoine spending time in a juvenile detention facility, where his struggles are far from over. The film was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 1960 Oscars.
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
An NBA doubleheader on ESPN has the Dallas Mavericks at the Boston Celtics, followed by the L.A. Clippers at the San Antonio Spurs.
Sheriff Country: “The Aftermath”
CBS, 8pm
When a courthouse security test ends in a shocking murder, Mickey (Morena Baccarin) uncovers a dangerous conspiracy reaching deep into Edgewater’s justice system in the new episode “The Aftermath.”
Happy’s Place: “Dart to the Heart”
NBC, 8pm
In the new episode “Dart to the Heart,” Bobbie (Reba McEntire) tries to help Emmett and Isabella (Rex Linn and Belissa Escobedo) reconnect by forcing them into a darts tournament.
Outlander
Starz, 8pm
Season Premiere!
The eighth and final season of the timeless romantic drama teases that “nothing can prepare you for how it ends,” and our hearts are already aching for Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) love story. As Season 8 begins, Jamie and Claire soon find the war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, now a thriving settlement that has grown and flourished in their absence. With new arrivals and changes made during their years away, the Frasers are confronted with the question of what they are willing to sacrifice for the place they call home and, more importantly, what they would sacrifice to stay together. Jamie learns from a book written in the future that war is coming to the backcountry and it will ultimately claim his life.
Stumble: “Making Mat”
NBC, 8:30pm
In the new episode “Making Mat,” Courteney (Jenn Lyon) must make a heartbreaking decision and cut one of her team members from the Daytona competition.
Fire Country: “Elite of the Elite”
CBS, 9pm
A shocking leak about the Zabel Ridge arsonist ignites turmoil across Edgewater in the new episode “Elite of the Elite.”
Love During Lockup
WE tv, 9pm
Season Finale!
Season 6 of this reality series following romances in which one person is incarcerated concludes with “Hello & Goodbye.”
Boston Blue: “Family Secrets”
CBS, 10pm
Danny and Lena (Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green) race to stop a string of violent crimes before the situation spirals out of control in the new episode “Family Secrets.”
The Proof Is Out There
History, 10pm
Season Premiere!
Host Tony Harris is back for a new season of the nonfiction series taking an in-depth look at some of the most incredible and thought-provoking videos of unexplained phenomena and mysterious must-see moments. Season 6 premieres with “Chandelier UFO, Archives for the Unexplained, and Roller Coaster Ghost.”
Saturday, March 7
World Baseball Classic
FOX & FS1, beginning at 5am Live
Japan faces Pool C opponent Korea in Tokyo on FS1. Tonight, catch Panama vs. Puerto Rico (FS1) and Great Britain vs. USA (FOX).
College Basketball
CBS, The CW, FOX, ESPN, ESPN2 & FS1, beginning at 12pm Live
The last Saturday of the regular season features some huge matchups: Houston at Oklahoma State (CBS), UConn at Marquette (FOX), Virginia Tech at Virginia (The CW), Arizona State at Iowa State (FS1), Kansas State at Kansas (CBS), Louisville at Miami (ESPN), Wisconsin at Purdue (CBS), Florida at Kentucky (ESPN), North Carolina at Duke (ESPN), Texas Tech at BYU (ESPN) and Arizona at Colorado (ESPN2).
NBA Basketball
ABC, NBA TV & Prime Video, beginning at 3pm Live
Catch a Saturday matinee on Prime Video with the Orlando Magic at the Minnesota Timberwolves, followed by the Brooklyn Nets at the Detroit Pistons on NBA TV. The primetime showcase on ABC has the Golden State Warriors against the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
NTT IndyCar Series: Good Ranchers 250
FOX, 3pm Live
Alex Palou, Pato O’Ward, Scott Dixon and other top IndyCar stars duke it out in the desert at Phoenix Raceway for the first time since 2018. Phoenix hosts both NASCAR and IndyCar events this weekend.
Svengoolie Classic Horror & Sci-Fi Movie: Son of Frankenstein
MeTV, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Every Saturday night you can count on Svengoolie and his Sven Squad to bring you the very best in retro, throwback spooky cinema. In this 1939 classic, Dr. Frankenstein’s son Wolf (Basil Rathbone) returns to his father’s estate, located in the town named after the family, bringing his young wife (Josephine Hutchinson) and son (Donnie Dunagan) along. When Wolf meets the very alive Ygor (Bela Lagosi), who asks him to help heal his “friend,” he soon finds out his father’s greatest creation — the Monster — is still alive! To clear his family name, he tries to revive the creature. This was Karloff’s final portrayal of the Monster on film, and one worth revisiting.
UFC 326
CBS, 8pm Live
CBS airs its first UFC event, simulcasting select fights from both the preliminary bouts and the main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Hannah finds a body at the grand reopening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes. Stars Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster and Barbara Niven.
Vanished in an Instant
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Megan (Vinessa Antoine), a widowed high school teacher, sets out on a weekend road trip to reconnect with her rebellious teenage daughter, Whitney (Arista Arhin). When a breakdown at a gas station ends with Whitney vanishing, police dismiss her as a runaway, but Megan knows better. As disturbing clues emerge, a shadowy figure traps Whitney in a deadly game of survival, where mother and daughter are thrust onto parallel paths of terror.
The Flight of the Phoenix
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Directed by Robert Aldrich, The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) is a masterclass in survival tension that earned two Academy Award nominations. When a cargo plane crashes in the Sahara Desert, the survivors face an impossible choice: wait for rescue that may never come or attempt to rebuild an aircraft from the wreckage. James Stewart delivers one of his grittiest performances as Capt. Frank Towns, a pilot forced to relinquish control to a younger engineer who insists his radical plan can work. Stewart’s character isn’t a noble leader — he’s a washed-up pilot whose confidence is shattered. Richard Attenborough and Peter Finch costar.
Ghost Elephants
Nat Geo, 9pm
Werner Herzog directs, writes and narrates this feature-length nature documentary. In the mist-covered highlands of Angola, deep within its forests, a mystery endures: the elusive ghost elephants of Lisima, the potential living descendants of the largest land mammal ever recorded. Steve Boyes, conservation biologist and leader of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project, is determined to prove their existence. In order to find these elusive elephants, Boyes and fellow explorer Kerllen Costa have teamed up with three Khoisan master trackers — Xui, Xui Dawid and Kobus — to succeed where advanced technology could not.
Saturday Night Live: “Ryan Gosling/Gorillaz”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
Ryan Gosling hosts SNL for the fourth time, joined by first-time musical guests Gorillaz.