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Note: Several NBC shows return from their Olympics hiatus this week, and
I have tried to list them. Others, such as the Chicago shows, return
next week.

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Monday, Feb. 23


Streaming:


Paradise (season 2 premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)

It was never just about the bunker! Xavier searches for Teri out in the
world and learns how people survived the three years since rCyThe DayrCO.
Back in Paradise, the social fabric frays and new secrets are uncovered
about the city's origins. Eight episodes; three stream today, and the
rest are released once weekly through March 30.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQfqQ-oIXiA

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/paradise-2025/season-2/
[score 75]



The CEO Club [new] (3:01 am, Prime Video)

The docu-series follows legendary athlete and businesswoman Serena
Williams, award-winning artist and "Queen of Latin Pop" Thalia; former
model and fashion designer Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger; Market America |
SHOP.COM CEO Loren Ridinger; supermodel, beauty entrepreneur, and
founder of Cay Skin Winnie Harlow; founder of Conteur Capital and
wellness expert Hannah Bronfman; and founder, CEO and designer of ISA
Grutman jewelry & Rangel, Isabela Rangel Grutman. Eight episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKFgMSifP-g




Broadcast and cable:


The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins [new] (8 and 8:30
pm, two episodes, NBC)

A disgraced former football player (Tracy Morgan) attempts to
rehabilitate his image in the latest NBC comedy series from producer
Tina Fey. Daniel Radcliffe, Bobby Moynihan, Erika Alexander, Precious
Way, and Jalyn Hall also star. Tonight brings a repeat of the first
episode (which had a sneak preview in January) followed by an all-new
episode at 8:30. Ten episodes; regular time is 8:30 only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9LKDAbTfao

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-fall-and-rise-of-reggie-dinkins/
[score 73]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36153709/
[rating 5.8]



The Neighborhood (winter premiere) (8 pm, CBS)



DMV (winter premiere) (8:30 pm, CBS)



FBI (winter premiere) (9 pm, CBS)



The Voice (season 29 premiere) (9-11 pm, NBC)



CIA [new] (10 pm, CBS)

Maverick CIA officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis) and rules follower FBI
agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) must learn to work together when they
are assigned as partners at the CIA's New York Station in Dick Wolf's
latest FBI spinoff series. Ten episodes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYt_HcMd2gM

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35515227/


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Tuesday, Feb. 24


Streaming:


Pombo (complete season 5) (3:01 am, Prime Video)

Los Pombo is one of the most influential families of content creators in Spain. Its growth in networks is unstoppable. The products they promote
sell out in a matter of hours. The Pombo are handsome, young, fun.
Spanish series.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DQQZNVJ8/



Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter (comedy special)
(3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Vj7pAEaiM




Broadcast and cable:


State of the Union Address (live event) (9 pm,
ABC/CBS/Fox/NBC)


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Wednesday, Feb. 25


Streaming:


Dinosaur (complete season 2) (12:01 am, Hulu)

Nina (Ashley Storrie), an autistic woman, faces new challenges when her
sister and roommate Evie (Kat Ronney) announces she is getting married
to a man she met six weeks ago in this Scottish comedy created by
Matilda Curtis and Storrie. Six episodes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31064044/
[rating 7.4]



The Bluff (movie) (3:01 am, Prime Video)

A Caribbean woman gets her secret past revealed when her island is
invaded by vicious buccaneers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHUIkgNJj9s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUYMqRjNxhM

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14181714/




Broadcast and cable:


Survivor (season 50 premiere) (8-11 pm, CBS)

The landmark competition show's 50th season returns past contestants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-drChHWI_0



Scrubs [new; revival] (8 and 8:30 pm, ABC)

The return of the beloved hospital sitcom that ran for seven seasons on
NBC (and two more on ABC). Stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah
Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley return from the original seriesrCothat means no Neil Flynn or Ken Jenkins, though appearances by
either haven't been ruled out for the futurerCowhile new cast members
include Vanessa Bayer and Joel Kim Booster. Series creator Bill Lawrence
(who followed Scrubs with more hits including Cougar Town, Ted Lasso,
and Shrinking) is back as a producer but no longer serves as showrunner. Regular time is 8 pm only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJq8WJ5lMec

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/scrubs-2026/
[score 76]



The Greatest Average American [new] (9 pm, ABC)

Game show.

https://abc.com/news/52ffa48b-d698-4897-b1e7-0ab7a78c08c9/category/1138628


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Thursday, Feb. 26


Streaming:


The Gray House [new; complete limited series?] (3:01 am,
Prime Video)

Produced by Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner and directed in its
entirety by Roland Joff|-, this eight-part Civil War drama (streaming in
its entirety today) focuses on four unheralded women who helped turn the
tide of the war in favor of the Union by turning from Underground
Railroad operatives into spies. Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis, and Ben Vereen head a large ensemble cast that also includes Rob Morrow, Paul Anderson, and Keith David. The series will also feature
original music performed by a large roster of artists including Shania
Twain, Larkin Poe, Willie Nelson, Killer Mike, Lainey Wilson, Scott
Stapp, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsohLrQoQxk

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22376294/



Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Anime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPivUO3mS3Y

https://www.netflix.com/title/81922765



Bridgerton (2nd half of season 4) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Four episodes. Renewed for seasons 5 and 6.

https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398



Crap Happens [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

When his mother unexpectedly dies, failed rapper Toni reluctantly
returns to his despised hometown -! and learns that he has a son he knew nothing about. German series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fvQ0fDzDNQ

https://www.netflix.com/title/81675881



The Traitors: UK (complete season 4?) (3:01 am, Peacock)



House of Villains (season 3 premiere) (9:01 pm, Peacock)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwQ-NKbxigM




Broadcast and cable:


Law & Order (returns from hiatus) (8 pm, NBC)



Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (winter premiere) (8
pm, CBS)



Ghosts (winter premiere) (8:30 pm, CBS)



Matlock (winter premiere) (9 pm, CBS)



Law & Order: SVU (returns from hiatus) (9 pm, NBC)



Elsbeth (winter premiere) (10 pm, CBS)



The Hunting Party (returns from hiatus) (10 pm, NBC)

This is the fifth of 13 episodes.


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Friday, Feb. 27


Streaming:


In the Blink of an Eye (movie) (12:01 am, Hulu)

Originally planned as a theatrical release from Disney's Searchlight
Pictures but now a straight-to-streaming Hulu title after sitting on the
shelf since filming was completed in 2023, the second live-action
feature directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton (following 2012's John Carter) is a sci-fi epic telling three interconnected stories that
together span thousands of years. Critics had very few good things to
say about the film when it debuted at Sundance last month. Rashida
Jones, Daveed Diggs, and Kate McKinnon head the cast. 1h 34m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EKzEaKKoYU

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/in-the-blink-of-an-eye/
[score 37]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6341826/



Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (season 2 premiere) (12:01
am, Apple TV)

Set after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans, revealing that
monsters are real, follows one family's journey to uncover its buried
secrets and a legacy linking them to Monarch. Ten episodes released
weekly through May 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgWrFoaisdk

https://tv.apple.com/us/show/monarch-legacy-of-monsters/umc.cmc.62l8x0ixrhyq3yaqa5y8yo7ew

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17220216/
[rating 7.0]



Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (documentary) (3:01 am,
Prime Video)

An intimate portrait of Paul McCartney's journey after The Beatles, as
he and wife Linda form Wings. 1h 55m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBcllNrY0u8

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/paul-mccartney-man-on-the-run/
[score 84]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26931594/



Final Siren: Inside the AFL [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Prime video)

Final Siren: Inside the AFL is a four-part docuseries that follows clubs Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, GWS Giants, Fremantle, Gold Coast and the Brisbane Lions during the second half of the 2025 season. ItrCOs a chance
to get an up-close view of the biggest names in the game. And a look at
the biggest rivals. [This AFL is the Australian Football League.]

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/entertainment/streaming/final-siren-inside-the-afl-docuseries/



Agents of Mystery (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Six "agents of mystery" who have excellent chemistry must solve
paranormal mysteries within six hours, relying on their quick-thinking
and teamwork. Korean series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4SNFZJ6Yw8

https://www.netflix.com/title/81731720

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31173685/
[rating 6.8]



Formula 1: Drive to Survive (complete season 8) (3:01
am, Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3nrpj38zSk

https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890



Crazy Old Lady [Vieja loca] (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder)

Pedro gets a frantic plea from an ex-girlfriend to care for her senile
mother, Alicia. What begins as a small favor quickly spirals into a
living nightmare when Alicia refuses to let him go. Spanish-language
film; 1h 34m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjXoDprzOQ4

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31613162/
[rating 5.4]




Broadcast and cable:


Sinister Secret Ingredient (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

When Mel, a newly divorced, single mom, and dentist, buys a small-town
clinic to start a new life, she finds a warm welcome in Ruth, a beloved
baker and neighbor with a tragic past. But when MelrCOs 12-year-old
daughter Abby goes missing, Mel uncovers RuthrCOs horrifying secret: a few times over the years, she has abducted children using laced baked goods,
and imprisoned them in her basement, believing sherCOs saving them from neglectful parents. With no one else to turn to, Mel must infiltrate
RuthrCOs home and rescue Abby before itrCOs too late. Sabrina Miller and Ginger Gilmartin star.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/sinister-secret-ingredient

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40062862/



Happy's Place (returns from hiatus) (8 pm, NBC)



Sheriff Country (winter premiere) (8 pm, CBS)



Stumble (returns from hiatus) (8:30 pm, NBC)



Dateline NBC (returns from hiatus) (9 pm, NBC)



Fire Country (winter premiere) (9 pm, CBS)



Boston Blue (winter premiere) (10 pm, CBS)



Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace (comedy special) (10 pm, HBO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOLF150VR8Y


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Saturday, Feb. 28


Pushed off a Plane and Survived (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Following the success of Lifetime's "Buried Alive and Survived," this
gripping new movie inspired by real stories reunites the original
creative team and cast and follows Jaynie (Eva Marcille) who
miraculously cheats death after her husband Cole's (Tyler Lepley)
betrayal. A skydiving trip turns into a nightmare when she plummets
4,000 feet from the sky... only to survive against all odds. As she
recovers from her devastating injuries, the truth comes to light that
her husband deliberately sabotaged her parachute. What appeared to be a
tragic accident soon unravels into a chilling tale of deception and
survival. Determined to expose the man she once loved as a con artist,
Jaynie fights to uncover his web of lies and bring him to justice before
it's too late.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/pushed-off-a-plane-and-survived

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39562276/



Romance at Hope Ranch (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Hope Morgan sets out to begin a new chapter of her liferCofulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso,
New Mexico, and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala. Stars Alison Sweeney
and Gabriel Hogan.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/romance-at-hope-ranch

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39300788/



Love Afloat (movie; linear premiere?) (8 pm, Great
American Family)

When Lorelei inherits a shabby sailboat from a distant relative, she
hires Rob to help clean, fix and sail it from its present location at a Caribbean island to Miami. The two will have to work together as
romantic sparks start to fly. Stars Alanna Smith and Travis
Bravo-Thomas. 2022 film available on several streaming services.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/love-afloat/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15075886/
[rating 5.4]



Kingdom (limited series finale) (8 pm, BBC America)


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Sunday, March 1


It Was Just an Accident (movie; streaming premiere)
(12:01 am, Hulu)

An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when
he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.
Panicked, he rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to confirm the
man's identity. 1h 43m. In Persian and Azerbaijani.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36491653/
[rating 7.5]



The Secret Agent [O Agente Secreto] (movie; streaming premiere)
(12:01 am, Hulu)

In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to
his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the
city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Brazilian film.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27847051/
[ratin g7.3]



32nd Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (live event)
(8 pm, Netflix)

It's actually just the first year under this title; previous ceremonies
were known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV7Vicczq_k

https://www.netflix.com/title/81745786



Murder at Highland Manor (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Kate takes a job as a live-in tutor at a secluded Scottish estate for a
mother and daughter who've escaped domestic abuse. But when she
discovers the previous au pair mysteriously disappeared, Kate becomes embroiled in the family's deadly secrets. Brooke Burfitt, Megan
Lockhurst, and Paul Luebke star.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/murder-at-highland-manor

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35933035/
[as "Murder in the Highland Manor"]



Marshals [new] (8 pm, CBS)

The latest spinoff from Taylor Sheridan's cable hit Yellowstone is the
first for broadcast television and finds Luke Grimes reprising his role
of Kayce Dutton, the Navy SEAL turned cowboy who is now a member of an
elite group of U.S. Marshals in Montana. Newcomers include Logan Marshall-Green, while Brecken Merrill, Gil Birmingham, and Mo Brings
Plenty join Grimes in returning from the original series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3P9GUY-pGw

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/marshals/
[3 reviews]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36849871/



Industry (season 4 finale; special time) (8 pm, HBO)



The Forsytes: An Inside Look (special) (8 pm, PBS)

One-hour preview of PBS's forthcoming series.



American Classic [new] (9 pm, MGM+)

Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, Aaron Tveit, Stephen Spinella, and Jon Tenney
star in an original comedy series about a narcissistic Broadway star
(Kline) who returns to his hometown and his family's dinner theater
after a public meltdown, only to trigger even more crises at home.
Jessica Hecht, Mark Linn-Baker, Jane Alexander, Len Cariou, and Tony
Shalhoub also star in the first season, which kicks off today with its
first two episodes followed by weekly installments through April 12.
Eight episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKFYRiNB6Pc

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17676654/



Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown [new; limited series] (9
and 10 pm, two episodes, CNN)

Four episodes. Concludes next Sunday at the same times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Mk50MtiOs



DTF St. Louis [new; limited series] (9 and 9:30 pm,
two episodes, HBO)

A love triangle triggered by midlife crisis leaves one of its members
dead in this comedic, seven-episode HBO miniseries from Steven Conrad (Patriot, Ultra City Smiths). Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini, and David Harbour lead a cast that also includes Richard Jenkins, Chris Perfetti,
Peter Sarsgaard, and Joy Sunday. Regular time is 9 pm only, running
through April 12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1XHd5rIvmY

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34385331



All Creates Great and Small: Seasons of the Dales (special)
(9 pm, PBS)



Tracker (winter premiere) (9 pm, CBS)



Watson (winter premiere) (10 pm, CBS)


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