What's On Tonight (Sunday): On game day, the outsiders watch The Outsider

The Outsider (via Giphy)

HAPPY GRANDIOSE SPORTSBALLZ DAY! But that is not the top pick. Because millions in America decides to watch a sporting event, most networks sit out this day. The two consistent regulars that duke it out with football: PBS and HBO. So this week HBO's murder mystery limited series The Outsider, based on a novel by Stephen King, gets the spotlight. It stars Ben Mendelsohn and the first episodes were directed by other star Jason Bateman. I still haven't watched more than 15 minutes. Don't give me that look! I've been busy! It's on my list. Elsewhere, and importantly, puppies and kitties, who are also up for adoption, are back to fight trophies, the TARDIS crew scatters across the world, conflict ends at Howards End, a guy shows off his love of The Twilight Zone, and Larry get annoyed, probably. 69 is divine! 69 is divine! 69 is divine! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, February 2!

💻 STREAMING / DAYTIME BOWLS & EARLY PRIMETIME

Doctor Who 📺 (Retro TV, 6 p.m.): In 1066 Northumbria, before the Battle of Stamford Bridge, The Doctor, Steven, and Vicki attempt to outwit The Monk from plotting to change the course of European history by wiping out King Harald Hardrada's invasion fleet before it faces King Harold Godwinson. Oh, bring back The Monk, NuWho!!

Kitten Bowl VII (Hallmark Channel, 2 p.m.): Adorable and adoptable kittehs compete for the coveted Kitten Bowl VII trophy. Will there be laser cats? Will cats perform "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats" at halftime? Tune in to find out!

Puppy Bowl XVI (Animal Planet, 3 p.m.): Some cute puppers are on teams duking it out for the prized Lombarky Trophy. You can watch these good doggos for six hours and cheer for them alongside Pygmy goats and armadillos. The pre-game show begins at 2.

Super Bowl LIV (Fox, 6:30 p.m.): I don't know who this Liv person is, but she will have her hands full when a bunch of gold diggers and Native American leaders fight. But fear not, at 5 p.m., there will be a live thread to discuss how terrible the coaches and referees are and to debate the quality of the corporate propaganda meant to trigger our feelings and stroke our societal desire to consume — while also feel okay about the big businesses that have a lock on many sectors of the marketplace.✔️

FOR THE RECORD: Crash Landing on You (Netflix, 3 a.m.)

Charlie Brown and Lucy (via Giphy)

🕗 EASTERN / 🕖 CENTRAL

Columbo 📺 (MeTV, 8 p.m.): Mousy heiress Susan Clark murders her brother, pretending she thought he was a burglar. Lt. Columbo is on her trail.

Doctor Who (BBC America, 8 p.m.): The Doctor, Yaz, Ryan, and Graham split up to investigate a missing astronaut in the Indian Ocean, birds behaving strangely in Peru, and a U.S. naval officer who washes up on a Madagascan beach. Obviously the birds are concerned after the parliamentary elections last week!

Howards End (PBS, 8 p.m.): FINALE. Margaret refuses to punish Henry for past transgressions and resolves to uphold their engagement. Helen embarks on a trip around Europe with no explanation. She returns when she hears that Aunt Juley is sick with pneumonia. This has been a wonderful adaptation.✔️

Our Cartoon President (Showtime, 8:30 p.m.): Cartoon Trump discovers that an impending economic downturn threatens his re-election chances. A gaffe-prone Cartoon Joe Biden solicits help from Cartoon Ocasio-Cortez to help him appear "with it."

FOR THE RECORD: The Circus (Showtime); Mira Quién Baila All Stars (Univision); Highway Thru Hell (Weather Channel)

Howards End (via Tumblr)

🕘 EASTERN / 🕗 CENTRAL

2020 EE British Academy Film Awards (BBC America, 9:10 p.m.): Hollywood's biggest stars come out for Britain's most glamorous night an awards ceremony honoring the best of the year in film.

Collector's Call (MeTV, 9:30 p.m.): Ed Montalvo has roughly 1,600 unique The Twilight Zone related items in his collection, including a script signed by Rod Serling, props from the original series, and over 1,000 autographs of actors who appeared on the landmark show.

⭐ The Outsider (HBO, 9 p.m.): After returning from an eye-opening trip to New York, Holly searches for clues at several locations connected to the Dayton case. Jeannie finds herself shaken by an unnerving incident at work and delivers an ominous warning to Ralph.

Sanditon (PBS, 9 p.m.): Tensions between Tom and his laborers erupt during the Sanditon cricket match. Charlotte and Sidney continue to clash, resulting in Miss Lambe being placed in terrible danger. Lord Babington offers Esther a glimpse of a better future.

FOR THE RECORD: La Vox (Telemundo)

🕙 EASTERN / 🕘 CENTRAL

The Johnny Cash Show 📺 (getTV, 10 p.m.): In tonight's two-fer, it's Linda Ronstadt, Eddie Albert, and Jerry Reed followed by Billy Graham, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, The Edwin Hawkins Singers, The Blackwood Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, and The Statler Brothers.

Avenue 5 (HBO, 10 p.m.): Judd outlines the plan for a rescue mission and tasks Iris with organizing a vigil on Earth to raise the money to fund it. Rav endures a barrage of messages from the ship and handles an unruly press conference.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO, 10:30 p.m.): Larry gets the chance to clear the air with Alice.

The Masked Singer (Fox, 10:30 p.m.): PREMIERE. Third season begins. It still looks terrible.✔️

Vienna Blood (PBS, 10 p.m.): The summary says: "Oskar asks Max to help investigate a gruesome series of murders in Vienna's slums." That's exactly what the previous two have said but with half the word count.

FOR THE RECORD: How It's Made (Science); Worst Cooks in America (Food Network)

The Masked Singer (via Giphy)

🕚 EASTERN / 🕙 CENTRAL

FOR THE RECORD: Beat Bobby Flay (Food Network); Lost in the Wild (Travel Channel)

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Amadeus3000 presents CatDog Bowl I (public access, midnight): The winners of the Puppy Bowl take on the winners of the Kitten Bowl in the biggest game of the year. It will be past their bedtimes, so zzzs, cuddles, and baths could happen, too.

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Note: All times are Eastern.
Key Sources: The Futon Critic (outline); Zap2it (descriptions); TV Passport (throwbacks)
⭐: Top pick(s)
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CatDog Bowl preview (via Giphy)

Happy watching, everyone!