Watch this: Now that the Winter Olympics are over, the rest of the broadcast networks return with new episodes for fan favorites like This Is Us, Young Sheldon, Grey’s Anatomy, and more. Meanwhile, over in the streaming space, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel drops episodes three and four, while Netflix unveils their big budget historical drama, Vikings: Valhalla. 

But if you have yet to catch up on Inventing Anna, now is your time to do it. Because believe it or not, we’re in a bit of a quiet period before plenty of new releases in March. And if you already have, check out what the Anna cast had to say about meeting their-real counterparts here. 

With that said, here’s everything to watch the week of February 20, and I’ll see you back here next Sunday when awards season officially kicks off with the Screen Actors Guild Awards on TBS and TNT. 

Monday, February 21

The Bachelor (ABC): Just when the drama with Shanae is over (well, at least until Women Tell All), now we have Mara vs. Sarah, which is just annoying. Yes, Sarah is young, but Mara needs to stay in her own lane. Also, word of advice to Mara: 32 is young, too. Stop acting like you’ve passed your expiration date. And what is with half the women pronouncing Clayton’s name Clay-TON like it’s two separate words? It’s been driving me nuts all season. Regardless, I have no reason to be this invested, and yet here I am. 8/7 p.m. C.T. and streaming the next day on Hulu

The Endgame (NBC): If you’re already mourning the loss of Killing Eve when it wraps up its run later this spring, then give The Endgame a shot. The heist drama features a similar cat and mouse game between Elena Federova (Gotham‘s Morena Baccarin), a recently captured international arms dealer and criminal mastermind, and Val Turner (First Wives Club‘s Ryan Michelle Bathé), an FBI agent who will stop at nothing to trap Federova. Also, why do TV villains get the coolest names (Villanelle, Federova—just saying)? 10/9 p.m. C.T.

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Tuesday, February 22

This Is Us (NBC): As of tonight, we are a third of our way through the final season, and it’s just another reminder to savor each episode. “Our Little Island Girl: Part Two” focuses on Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) as she prepares her students for their first big dance recital and confronts a familiar face from her past. Kevin and Kate also have a very powerful storyline, in what is a terrific episode penned by Kelechi Watson and writer Eboni Freeman. 9/8 p.m. C.T. and streaming on Hulu the next day 

All the talk today will be on the Los Angeles Rams taking on the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl (and as a St. Louis native who is still infuriated with Rams owner Stan Kroenke and the NFL, I have two words: Go Bengals). But the real highlight of the week happens on Friday, February 18 when Amazon Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel returns. A lot is changing in Midge’s world, including this: After three seasons of Amazon Prime Video releasing all episodes at once, they’ll be dropping only two new episodes each Friday until the finale on March 11. Given that Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino basically create the equivalent of stunning mini-movies each episode, there’s something to be said for savoring each masterpiece. 

Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics head into their last week before the flame is extinguished and the countdown to the 2026 games in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo begin. For a full schedule of remaining events, click here. 

And with that, here’s what to watch the week of February 13!

Sunday, February 13

Super Bowl LVI (NBC, Peacock): The biggest, though not necessarily the best, game of the year airs tonight from Los Angeles, with country star Mickey Guyton singing the national anthem and Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Dr. Dre performing in the halftime show. If you tune in for the commercials more than anything, just wait until you see Zendaya sporting a stunning seashell dress in her first Super Bowl ad on behalf of Squarespace. 6 P.M. ET/3 P.M. PT

Puppy Bowl (Animal Planet/Discovery+): The only competition I care about today. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg return to coach the Puppy Bowl, which is in itself a huge feat since if it were left up to me, I’d just be taking photos of these adoral pups all day (check out all the pup-stars here). 2 P.M. ET

Bel-Air (Peacock): NBC will air Olympics coverage after the Super Bowl, but the show with the most post-Super Bowl hype is on their streaming service, Peacock, and it’s none other than Bel-Air. The Will Smith-produced re-imagining of the iconic sitcom stars newcomer Jabari Banks in the lead role and is set in present day. By now you probably know that even though the origin story is the same, there’s a lot that’s different about this re-telling, namely that it’s a hour-long drama and set in the present day. Streaming

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Monday, February 14

Ali Wong: Don Wong (Netflix): Comedian Ali Wong releases her third Netflix special, Don Wong, on Valentine’s Day, which was filmed last November. According to the streamer, “Ali reveals her wildest fantasies, the challenges of monogamy, and how she really feels about single people.” (I’ll spoil it for you: We’re amazing). Nahnatchka Khan directs. Streaming.

The beginning of January can be tough. It’s cold, there’s no more holiday cheer, and tax season is looming. But there’s always a silver lining, and right now that lining is on the small screen. A few things are premiering on TV this week that will surely cure your post-holiday blues, like This Is Us and The Bachelor. Here are the highlights to snuggle up with on the couch: 

Sunday, January 2 

Next Level Chef: Per Fox, Next Level Chef is “the next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage like you’ve never seen.” 8 p.m. E.T. on Fox

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Monday, January 3 

The Bachelor: Here’s everything we know about Clayton Echard’s season. 8 p.m. E.T. on ABC 

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Tuesday, January 4 

This Is Us: Here’s everything we know about season six (the last season!) of this beloved series. I’m already sobbing. 9 p.m. E.T. on NBC

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 Thursday, January 6 

Women of the Movement: Per ABC, this is “a limited series event based on the true story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.” 8 p.m. E.T. on ABC

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Friday, January 7

The Tender Bar: Ben Affleck stars in this movie directed by George Clooney. Read an official description, below. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

“The Tender Bar tells the story of J.R. (Tye Sheridan), a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie (Ben Affleck), is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy’s determined mother (Lily Rabe) struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her—and leave the dilapidated home of her outrageous if begrudgingly supportive father (Christopher Lloyd)—J.R. begins to gamely, if not always gracefully, pursue his romantic and professional dreams—with one foot persistently placed in Uncle Charlie’s bar.”

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It’s Christmas week, which means you probably have some downtime. Here are all the TV shows and movies to watch to keep you in the holiday spirit (and keep you sane if you’re with family). 

Sunday, December 19 

‘Tis the Season to be Merry: Read an official description, below. 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark 

“Looking for a fresh angle to her book on relationships, Merry heads to snow covered Vermont. She finds a new perspective and Christmas cheer with charismatic aid worker, Adam.”

Monday, December 20 

Reopening Night: Read HBO’s official description, below. 10 p.m. ET on HBO 

“Reopening Night, an original documentary, goes behind the scenes with The Public Theater as they face a roller coaster ride of hurdles returning to the stage in the midst of an ongoing pandemic with Merry Wives, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s play that celebrates Black joy and artistry.”

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Tuesday, December 21 

Being the Ricardos: Nicole Kidman stars as Lucille Ball in this biopic exploring her legacy and relationship with her husband, Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem). Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

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Wednesday, December 22 

Emily in Paris: Here’s everything we know about the second season of the internet’s most polarizing show. Streaming on Netflix 

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Thursday, December 23 

Yearly Departed: Per Amazon, “You are cordially invited to the most hilarious party of the year. The groundbreaking comedy special returns with more of the world’s funniest women roasting and toasting all we’re leaving behind in 2021.” Streaming on Amazon Prime Video 

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Friday, December 24 

Don’t Look Up: A meteor is coming to destroy Earth, and no one will listen to Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio! Streaming on Netflix 

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Saturday, December 25 

Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material: Some stand-up to spice up your Christmas. Streaming on Netflix 

“Mo problems, Mo solutions! Comedian Mo Amer is BACK for his second special! This hour-long special showcases Mo’s background as an Arab-American growing up in Texas, bringing audiences together with his signature worldly and hilarious perspective.” 

Wednesday, December 1 

89th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center: It isn’t Christmas until you see this tree get lit! 8 p.m. ET on NBC 

The Power of the Dog: Read Netflix’s official description, below, per a press email. Streaming on Netflix 

“Severe, pale-eyed, handsome, Phil Burbank is brutally beguiling. All of Phil’s romance, power and fragility is trapped in the past and in the land: He can castrate a bull calf with two swift slashes of his knife; he swims naked in the river, smearing his body with mud. He is a cowboy as raw as his hides.

“The year is 1925. The Burbank brothers are wealthy ranchers in Montana. At the Red Mill restaurant on their way to market, the brothers meet Rose, the widowed proprietress, and her impressionable son Peter. Phil behaves so cruelly he drives them both to tears, reveling in their hurt and rousing his fellow cowhands to laughter—all except his brother George, who comforts Rose then returns to marry her.

“As Phil swings between fury and cunning, his taunting of Rose takes an eerie form—he hovers at the edges of her vision, whistling a tune she can no longer play. His mockery of her son is more overt, amplified by the cheering of Phil’s cowhand disciples. Then Phil appears to take the boy under his wing. Is this latest gesture a softening that leaves Phil exposed, or a plot twisting further into menace?”

Thursday, December 2 

Annie Live!: The sun will come out this evening, and Taraji P. Henson better get an Emmy nomination for her Miss Hannigan performance. 8 p.m. ET on NBC 

Single All the Way: This is fighting for gay (Christmas) rights. Streaming on Netflix 

Friday, December 3 

Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues: Mariah Carey needs to release holiday specials every year. Streaming on Apple TV+ 

Saturday, December 4 

Drew Michael: Red Blue Green: Read an official description, below. 10 p.m. ET on HBO 

“Drew Michael airs his issues with relationships, social media, and comedy as therapy in his new comedy special.”

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Here are all the TV shows and movies you need to be watching this week, from House of Gucci to Hawkeye and the glorious return of Gossip Girl. 

Sunday, November 21 

2021 American Music Awards: Cardi B hosts tonight’s ceremony, which boasts the most nominations for Olivia Rodrigo. 8 p.m. ET on ABC 

Swipe Night: Killer Weekend: The season finale is here. Per a press email, “Swipe Night: Killer Weekend features new characters and an all-new storyline – a Gen Z whodunit – where over the course of three weeks in November, Tinder members get to choose who they think committed the crime.” On Tinder 

Monday, November 22

JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass: Read Showtime’s official description, below. 7 p.m. ET on Showtime

“Thirty years after acclaimed director Oliver Stone’s first examination of JFK’s assassination, Stone reassesses the horrific event that shaped a generation. Using newly declassified and reexamined footage, Stone presents a case that conspiracy theories about the president’s death are actually ‘conspiracy facts.’ Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and Donald Sutherland.”

Tuesday, November 23 

Jonas Brothers Family Roast: Per a press email, “Jonas Brothers Family Roast is a one of a kind comedy special of epic proportions that celebrates the universal truth that no one can get under your skin quite like your own family. You’ll see the multi-platinum global superstars the Jonas Brothers like you’ve never seen them before through sketches, songs, games, and special guests – all to give them a roasting they’ll never forget.” Streaming on Netflix 

Black and Missing: Read HBO’s official description, below. 8 p.m. ET on HBO

“Black and Missing is a four-part HBO documentary series by multiple Emmy winner Geeta Gandbhir and award-winning documentarian, journalist, author and activist Soledad O’Brien. The series follows sisters-in-law and Black and Missing Foundation founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson as they fight an uphill battle to bring awareness to the Black missing person cases that are marginalized by law enforcement and national media.”

Wednesday, November 24

Hawkeye: More Marvel goodness coming to your queue. Watch the trailer, below. Streaming on Disney+

House of Gucci: Say it with me: Father, son, and House of Gucci. In theaters

Thursday, November 25 

Gossip Girl: Season one, part two premieres just in time for Thanksgiving. Streaming on HBO Max

Friday, November 26 

School of Chocolate: I’m salivating. Streaming on Netflix 

Saturday, November 27 

Christmas at Castle Hart: Read Hallmark’s official description, below. 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark

“Brooke Bennett goes to Ireland for Christmas to search for her Irish roots. While there, she meets charming Aiden Hart, Earl of Glaslough. Mistaken for an elite event planner, she’s hired to host his castle’s epic Christmas party.”

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Here’s every pop culture thing happening this week you need to know about, from Adele’s album to the third Princess Switch movie: 

Sunday, November 14 

The Business of Birth Control: As Bedatri Choudhury writes, “There can be no real gender justice without an unpacking of the power structures surrounding the reproductive health industry complex—and of the choices that the market pushes on women. Abby Epstein’s latest documentary highlights the dark history of eugenics and underfunded research that the birth control pill, often heralded as a feminist turning point in the history of reproductive rights, hides within itself.” Premiering at DOC NY (SVA Theatre) at 1:30 p.m. ET. Click here for tickets 

Adele: One Night Only: A new interview and concert from Adele ahead of the release of her album, 30. 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS 

Monday, November 15 

Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown: I’m already hungry. 9 p.m. ET on Food Network 

Tuesday, November 16

Feel Your Way Through: A Book of Poetry by Kelsea Ballerini: If you thought Ballerini’s songs were poetry, wait until you read her…literal poetry. Available where you buy books

Wednesday, November 17 

Tiger King 2: The saga continues. Streaming on Netflix 

Thursday, November 18 

Young Sheldon: Per a press release, “Simon Helberg reprises his role as engineer Howard Wolowitz (in voiceover form) to tell the origin story of Sheldon Cooper’s complicated relationship with engineering.” 8 p.m. ET on CBS 

The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star: This time, there are three Vanessa Hudgens(es). Streaming on Netflix 

Friday, November 19 

30: The new album from Adele. Wherever you stream music 

Saturday, November 20 

Christmas Together With You: Read an official description, below. 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark 

“During the Christmas season, Megan and her father-figure Frank head out on a road trip to find his long-lost love. Along the way, Megan finds the love of her own life.”

“Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, Passing tells the story of two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga), who can ‘pass’ as white but choose to live on opposite sides of the color line during the height of the Harlem Renaissance in late 1920s New York. After a chance encounter reunites the former childhood friends one summer afternoon, Irene reluctantly allows Clare into her home, where she ingratiates herself to Irene’s husband (André Holland) and family, and soon her larger social circle as well. As their lives become more deeply intertwined, Irene finds her once-steady existence upended by Clare, and Passing becomes a riveting examination of obsession, repression and the lies people tell themselves and others to protect their carefully constructed realities.” 

Thursday, November 11 

The Game: Read an official description, below. Streaming on Paramount+

“Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, The Game returns with a mix of new players and original cast to offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. The team will fight for fame, fortune, respect, and love as they each play The Game.”

Friday, November 12 

Always Jane: Read an official description, below. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

“Always Jane is the upcoming four-part coming-of-age docuseries Always Jane, an intimate and unguarded look at transgender teenager Jane Noury and her family as she prepares to leave home for college. Navigating deeply personal and challenging issues, the Noury family’s uplifting humor and kindness is always present, revealing the transformative power of acceptance, support, and love.”

Red Notice: Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot in one movie? A dream team! Streaming on Netflix 

Saturday, November 13 

My Christmas Family Tree: Read an official description, below. 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark 

“When Vanessa receives the results from her Family Tree DNA test, she discovers a family she didn’t know existed and travels to their home for Christmas.”

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Here are all the TV shows and movies to bookmark for this week, from the final season of Insecure to Below Deck and some scary new films for Halloween. Happy streaming! 

Sunday, October 24 

Insecure: The fifth and final season premieres tonight. HBO announced the end of Insecure on January 13. “Issa has turned insecurity into an iconic form of comedy,” said Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO programming, in a statement, per Variety. “The show is as incisive as it is heartfelt, and it has resonated strongly with its audience because of the deeply personal work that Issa, Prentice, Melina, the cast, and the writers have put into it. This talented team has conceived a brilliant final season for Insecure, and we look forward to having many more stories to tell with this singular group of collaborators.” 10 p.m. ET on HBO

Monday, October 25

Below Deck: Watch, below, for a first-look at season nine. 9 p.m. ET on Bravo

Tuesday, October 26 

Sex: Unzipped: A new comedy special focused on sex positivity, hosted by Saweetie. Per a Netflix press email, “Saweetie will be joined by sex experts, talking heads, and a crew of sex-positive puppets who are representative of the broad spectrum of sex and sexualities that exist in real life to help address and describe some of the biggest myths, misconceptions, and experiences when it comes to sex and identity.”  Streaming on Netflix 

Wednesday, October 27

Hypnotic: Read an official description, below. Streaming on Netflix 

“Feuding royals, a deadly planet, and a gifted young man who holds the destiny of everyone in his hands. Born to Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac) and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), Paul (Timothée Chalamet) inherits stewardship of Arrakis (aka Dune), a dangerous desert wasteland that’s home to vigilant natives (Zendaya as Chani) and melange (aka spice), the most precious resource in the entire universe. Known to extend life and grant its user with superhuman intellect and faster-than-light speed, they set out on a mining expedition to save what’s left from malevolent forces that would do anything to get it. As they face mind-bending realities, raging rebellions, and giant sandworms, the future becomes clear: only those who can conquer fear will survive.”

Saturday, October 23 

Boyfriends of Christmas Past: Read an official description, below. 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark 

“Leading up to Christmas, marketing executive, Lauren, is visited by the ghosts of four ex boyfriends. She must learn to open her heart or risk losing her best friend, Nate. Starring Catherine Haena Kim, Raymond Ablack and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee.”

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