What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Her name is Nora, alias Awkwafina

Awkwafina is Nora from Queens (via Giphy)

Hey! It took more than a month, but we are back to a full Wednesday as usual. Also tonight, Comedy Central rolls out its new comedy Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, starring the should-be Academy Award-nominated Awkwafina, also known as Nora. This isn't an autobio TV show. Awkwafina plays a fictional version of herself, living with her family and seeking direction and purpose. It has a great supporting cast, too. Elsewhere, Netflix premieres a health docuseries, Riverdale is back, the BAU crew enjoys a Saturday off, Angie takes a big step on Single Parents, and the WNYX staff gets serious about Dave. You're a bad man. You're a very bad man, here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, January 22!

💻 STREAMING

Airplane Mode 🎥 (Netflix, 3 a.m.): In this (dubbed?) Brazilian import, Ana, an influencer, goes to live with her grumpy grandfather's farm for a digital detox after she crashes her car while talking on the phone.

Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Thankfully this has nothing to do with the stupid board game. This docuseries looks at the history of pandemics and the chances of a future one. There will be plenty about vaccines and their benefits.

Wisting (Sundance Now, 3 a.m.): Just as Wisting is hailed a national hero for solving The Caveman case, he faces accusations of evidence tampering in a previous murder case, leading to Vidar Haglund's potentially wrongful conviction.

EARLY PRIMETIME

FOR THE RECORD: Married at First Sight: Unfiltered (Lifetime, 7:30 p.m.)

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Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m.): The team deals with the aftermath of a school bus crash. Dr. Charles worries Dr. Halstead is putting his medical license in jeopardy. Also, be sure to check out Jay's daily Jeopardy! coverage.

The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): Geoff struggles to keep his living arrangement with Erica and Barry a secret from Beverly during game night. I'm gonna guess he doesn't succeed, and I never bought Geoff and Erica as a couple. Adam goes to his guidance teacher for a lesson in being cool so he can get closer to a new girl in chemistry class.

Riverdale (The CW, 8 p.m.): In episode 67, "Varity Blues," the CW-wide post-Crisis crossover continues. The Anti-Monitor, knowing he needs more help from young people to build strength again, leaves Crenshaw High School to find new recruits at Riverdale High, which is preparing for its big football game against Stonewall Prep. Betty researches the rivalry, discovering some supernatural history to it, and toying with the witchcraft, she gets some help from Nancy Drew, chasing some leads from last week. They should be wary as this summoning these spirits is exactly what the Anti-Monitor needs to grow his army. If anything goes wrong, the Charmed One will have to clean up the mess. Meanwhile, Archie is conflicted when Mary tells him about Uncle Frank's troubled past. Spoiler: He once attended the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted.

Schooled (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): Principal Glascott and Lainey struggle to agree on what is an appropriate dress code. Coach Mellor struggles with his relationship with Julie because she doesn't enjoy sports like he does. They're really beating this relationship differences drum.

FOR THE RECORD: AEW Dynamite (TNT); Alaskan Bush People (Discovery Channel); Black Ink Crew: Chicago (VH1); Catfish: The TV Show (MTV); Live PD Presents: PD Cam (A&E); Locked Up Abroad (National Geographic); Married at First Sight (Lifetime); My 600-Lb Life (TLC); The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo); Undercover Boss (CBS); WWE NXT (USA)

Riverdale (via Giphy)

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Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m.): It sounds like a private school is trying to take over the fire station when a false alarms at the school hinders 51's ability to respond to legitimate emergencies. Kidd asks for ideas to surprise Severide on his birthday, and Cruz and Brett rent out their extra room but get more than they bargained for. Spoiler: Kramer, fresh out of jail, is the new tennant.

Criminal Minds (CBS, 9 p.m.): In an episode that sounds absent of unnecessary blood and gore, the BAU members enjoy a Saturday off in vastly different ways: Rossi and Prentiss help Simmons assemble a new crib, Garcia leads a hacking competition, and Reid strikes up a conversation with a woman named Maxine.

Modern Family (ABC, 9 p.m.): Mitchell learns a valuable life lesson when a former resident of the house shows up unexpectedly. The Dunphys' old neighbor-turned-tech-titan, Kenneth, comes to visit with a big surprise for Phil. Manny's dad has a big opportunity for his son. At least we get some Benjamin Bratt.

Nancy Drew (The CW, 9 p.m.): In "The Phantom of Bonny Scot," when Nancy's quest to clear Carson's name clashes with Owen's pursuit of justice for the victims of the Bonny Scot, she must decide how far she's willing to go to get her dad out of jail.

The Oval (BET, 9 p.m.): In the midst of family chaos, Barry drives a bigger wedge between himself and Sharon.

Party of Five (Freeform, 9 p.m.): Emilio sees an opportunity to make extra money catering on the side. At the party, Beto encounters Ella and a flirtation begins. Val unravels when she learns about her mother's new job in Mexico.

Single Parents (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): After Angie decides it's finally time for Graham to meet his dad, sickness overtakes the household. This sounds like the week I shoulda made this Top Pick. Meanwhile, Sophie attempts to intervene with Will and Tracy, and the twins face their first professional failure.

FOR THE RECORD: America Says 💲 (Game Show Network); America's Top Dog (A&E); Bitchin' Rides (Motor Trend); Forged in Fire (History); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); Holmes & Holmes (DIY); Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda (Investigation Discovery); Impossible Engineering (Science); Paranormal Caught on Camera (Travel Channel); Property Brothers: Forever Home (HGTV); The Story Trek (BYUtv, premiere); True Life Crime (MTV)

Modern Family (via Giphy)

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68 Whiskey (Paramount Network, 10 p.m.): Roback, Davis, and Petrocelli make their way back to base through treacherous desert. Roback makes a grand gesture to help out Alvarez, complicating things with Durkin. Holloway takes a special interest in one of her patients, like all TV medics do.

⭐ Awkwafina is Nora from Queens (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Nora takes her first steps toward financial independence in an attempt to move out of her dad's house. Dad is played by BD Wong, and Nora's cousin is played by SNL's Bowen Yang. Judging by the trailer, grandma Lori Tan Chinn is the scene stealer. The comedy is already renewed for another season.

Chicago PD (NBC, 10 p.m.): Voight makes a deal with Darius Walker to help bring down a rogue group of dirty cops dealing drugs that were supposed to be destroyed. Upton clashes with Voight and enacts her own form of justice.

Expedition with Steve Backshall (PBS, 10 p.m.): Explorers head to Greenland where they kayak through the world's largest fjord during the spring melt -- the most dangerous time of the year.

Good Trouble (Freeform, 10 p.m.): Callie helps Judge Wilson in the aftermath of his son's death, and Mariana crosses a line and meets with the infamous Amanda. Will Mariana ever make a good decision, writers?! Davia gains unwanted notoriety at her school. Malika tries to make things right with Isaac.

Hogan's Heroes 📺 (MeTV, 10 p.m.): A pupper buries a bone containing the films Hogan had to smuggle to England.

The Magicians (Syfy, 10 p.m.): All it says is "Alice didn't buy enough tacos. Fen's got 3 bars." Move over Crisis on Infinite Earths, American television has a new crisis.

S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10 p.m.): Hondo and the team rally to support Street when he puts his life on the line to help his foster brother Nate break away from a drug ring.

Sistas (BET, 10 p.m.): Gary's secrets are revealed, putting him and Andi at odds once more. The shadow of Aaron's past overwhelms Karen. Danni tries to be there for Zac, uncertain if this new revelation is one he won't recover from.

Stumptown (ABC, 10 p.m.): Dex becomes fast friends with a new client, the owner of a male strip club who has been mysteriously losing money. Grey continues to help Hoffman and his new partner on the carjacking case. That storyline isn't good.

Vikings (History, 10 p.m.): Bjorn faces a difficult decision. Ubbe and Torvi leave Kattegat in search of new lands. Oleg's plans for the invasion of Scandinavia take shape.

FOR THE RECORD: 1000-Lb Sisters (TLC); The Explosion Show (Science); House Hunters International/House Hunters (HGTV); In Pursuit with John Walsh (Investigation Discovery); Listing Impossible (CNBC); Nightly Pop (E!, 10:30 p.m.); Ridiculousness (MTV); Supernanny (Lifetime); To Catch a Smuggler (National Geographic)

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The Mod Squad 📺 (Decades, 12:30 a.m.): Crazed old man Tige Andrews holds Julie, Pete, and Linc trapped in a cave under the belief that they are responsible for his son's death in Vietnam.

NewsRadio 📺 (Antenna TV, 12:30 a.m.): In the great "Bitch Session," Dave's feelings are hurt when he overhears everyone talking about him behind his back. Yesteryear coverage at the Old Country.

The Twilight Zone 📺 (MeTV, 12:30 a.m.): In this series highlight, young Billy Mumy controls his town with his ability to create or destroy anything with his mind. Yesteryear coverage at the Old Country.

The Twilight Zone, "It's a Good Life" (via Giphy)

Late-Night Talk & Satire

Conan (TBS, 11 p.m.): Steve Buscemi
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): Kim Ghattas
The Dick Cavett Show 📺 (Decades, 9 p.m.): Dinah Shore, Tuesday Weld, and Milton Berle (8 Oct 1971)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Colin Farrell, Dave Salmoni, and The Weeknd
Johnny Carson 📺 (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): David Steinberg, Drew Carey, and Regis Philbin (10 Jan 1992)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Charlie Hunnam, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Elbow
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:37 a.m.): Terry Crews, Philip Rucker, and Carol Leonnig
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.):John Mulaney and Fortune Feimster
Lights Out with David Spade (Comedy Central, 10:35 p.m.): Jessimae Peluso, Josh Wolf, and Arielle Vandenberg
A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC, 1:38 a.m.): Abigail Spencer, Rodrigo Santoro, and Michael Palascak
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Halsey, Leslie Jones, and Claire Saffitz
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 9 p.m.): Fortune Feimster and Margaret Josephs

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Note: All times are Eastern.

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Happy watching, everyone!