Tuesday, February 4, 2020

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): In the 21st century, the army is still full of nutty people

68 Whiskey (via Giphy)
Fall in! Tonight we go to Afghanistan to meet some men and women serving in the United States military. 68 Whiskey follows the exploits of a medical unit, and manages to explore various social issues in the progress, including immigration and gender identity. It is an okay dramedy; some arcs are a lot better than others and the pilot had a lot of kinks. But I'm sticking with it. Elsewhere, Netflix premieres a couple docuseries, The Bachelor invades ABC Wednesday, Survivor celebrates 40, Nancy Drew stumbles upon another reality, and LEGOs! Oh, and be sure to check the For the Records as there are a handful of premieres and finales tonight. It's February sweeps everyone! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, February 5!

💻 STREAMING

The Pharmacist (Netflix, 3 a.m.): In this docuseries, after his son's tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.

They've Gotta Have Us (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A sequel to Black Is the New Black, this docuseries chronicles the evolution of black cinema.

Wisting (Sundance Now, 3 a.m.): Wisting fights for his career and reputation, by conducting his own secret investigation into the Cecilia case. Torunn suspects Linnea is responsible for her own disappearance, but her parents are convinced she is in danger.


EARLY PRIMETIME

Jeopardy! ðŸ’² (Syndicated, check your local listings): Do you watch Jeopardy!? We watch Jeopardy!, too!

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In ðŸ“º (Decades, 7 p.m.): Sally Struthers, Steve Allen, and and Jack Benny guest star.

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

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The Bachelor (ABC, 8 p.m.): "Did you watch The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, or Bachelor in Paradise? AND did you ever post on social media that you were "emotionally invested" in any of the relationships featured on these shows?" If you answered yes, you go to the Bad Place. (Also, I still haven't watched the final season of UnReal.)✔️

Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m.): Two brothers in critical condition are rushed into the hospital by their parents, leaving Dr. Choi, April, and Dr. Charles to piece together what actually transpired. Dr. Manning becomes suspicious of a new mother entering the E.D.

The Masked Singer (Fox, 8 p.m.): Jason Biggs joins the panelists.

Nova (PBS, 8 p.m.): PREMIERE. Season 47 kicks off with paleontologist Kirk Johnson exploring the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets that keep the Army of the Dead at bay and warm polar forests brimming with life.

Riverdale (The CW, 8 p.m.): Archie is concerned for Frank after someone from his past arrives in Riverdale. Betty and Alice's investigation leads them on a collision course with their number one suspect. Veronica catches up with her old friend Katy Keene. I smell spinoff!

Survivor at 40: Greatest Moments and Players (CBS, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. A look back at two decades and 40 editions of Survivor.

FOR THE RECORDAEW: Dynamite (TNT); Black Ink Crew: Chicago (VH1); Catfish: The TV Show (MTV); Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel, premiere); Forged in Fire (History); Live PD Presents: PD Cam (A&E); Locked Up Abroad (National Geographic); Married at First Sight (Lifetime); My 600-Lb Life (TLC); Random Acts (BYUtv, premiere); The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo); See No Evil (Investigation Discovery); WWE NXT (USA)
The Bachelor (via Giphy)

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Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m.): A new fire truck takes over the fire station, bringing both joy and chaos to Firehouse 51. Boden and Severide are asked to make peace with an old foe for the greater good.

Criminal Minds (CBS, 9 p.m.): Duel episodes tonight as the show races to its conclusion. First, after a father and daughter get kidnapped, a former foe of the BAU returns with very specific demands for Dr. Reid. Later, when the BAU team travels to Denver to investigate several murders, Prentiss is forced to evaluate her relationship with Special Agent Andrew Mendoza.

LEGO Masters (Fox, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A competition show about LEGOs? I'm in. For the first competition, each duo must craft one section of a theme park, and when the sections are combined, they create an impressive theme park world. I still have some LEGO designs saved somewhere on my computer. I thought I'd be pretty good until I sat down to design a medium-sized TARDIS with working doors. It's not easy (for me).✔️

Nancy Drew (The CW, 9 p.m.): In "The Whisper Box," when Nancy finds herself stuck in an alternate reality, the Drew Crew desperately searches for a way to bring her back. Ok, this is kinda getting bonkers, but now I want this to connect with Arrowverse so badly! Arrow and the Drew Crew. Nancy and the Canaries. Speedy and the Legends of Horseshoe Bay.

Party of Five (Freeform, 9 p.m.): After Rafa's ER visit, Emilio realizes he needs help and finds himself opening up. Lucia becomes inspired by an immigration activist, and Val enrolls in a dance class and takes on a new persona. Without parents, these kids really keep busy.

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): Sabrina learns not to judge a book by its cover. Andi discovers an unlikely ally. Danni is excited about her new boy-toy. Karen feels slighted when she's accused of not being truthful.

FOR THE RECORDAmerica's Top Dog (A&E); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); Holmes & Holmes (DIY); Impossible Engineering (Science); Iron Resurrection (Motor Trend, premiere); The Murder Tapes (Investigation Discovery, premiere); Paranormal Caught on Camera (Travel Channel); Property Brothers: Forever Home (HGTV); The Story Trek (BYUtv); Summer House (Bravo, premiere); True Life Crime (MTV)

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⭐ 68 Whiskey (Paramount Network, 10 p.m.): Roback scrambles to keep a promise, which might have to do with the fact that he married Sgt. Alvarez, who was about to be deported. Of the fact that he wants to keep hooking up with Major Sonia Holloway. You see, she is married Sasquatch, the big muscular man who boxes and this week, "reminds the guys they have unfinished business." He is a bit of a doofus. Last week, there was a story about protecting a goat, which at a person's fingers. There is also a larger ensemble of cast members and recurring performers that portray superior officers, locals, and private contractors.

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.): Nora from Queens takes a job at a real estate office and becomes a hyper-competent assistant with a little help from Adderall, alienating her online gaming friends in the process. Drugs, man.

Chicago PD (NBC, 10 p.m.): After receiving a distressing 911 call, Burgess enlists the team's help to track down a girl caught up in a sex-trafficking ring. Sounds like they should call Cpt. Olivia Benson for advice, too. JK.

Expedition with Steve Backshall (PBS, 10 p.m.): Steve leads a team into the largest unexplored cave network on Earth below the jungles of Mexico.

Good Trouble (Freeform, 10 p.m.): Callie is forced to make a difficult decision. Mariana prepares for her app launch while Alice's lies surface during a road trip, putting her relationship with Joey in jeopardy. I hope this episode is better than this description.

The Magicians (Syfy, 10 p.m.): "Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock."

Stumptown (ABC, 10 p.m.): Dex goes under cover as a potential buyer to help Hoffman and Grey with the next phase of their drug case. Uggggghhhhh. Dex becomes close to a fellow veteran support group member. Ansel struggles to maintain order at Bad Alibi and enlists Tookie's help.

Vikings (History, 10 p.m.): Ivar and Igor plot against Oleg but are still part of the force that departs Kiev to invade Scandinavia. King Harald and King Bjorn begin furious preparations for the invasion.

FOR THE RECORD1000-Lb Sisters (TLC, finale); Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations (Cooking Channel); The Explosion Show (Science, finale); House Hunters International/House Hunters (HGTV); In Pursuit with John Walsh (Investigation Discovery); Listing Impossible (CNBC); Miz & Mrs (USA); Ridiculousness (MTV)✔️; To Catch a Smuggler (National Geographic)
Ridiculousness (via Giphy)

🕚 EASTERN / 🕙 CENTRAL

FOR THE RECORD: Nightly Pop (E!, 11:30 p.m.)

Late-Night Talk & Satire

Conan (TBS, 11 p.m.): Diego Luna
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): Nikole Hannah-Jones
The Dick Cavett Show ðŸ“º (Decades, 9 p.m.): Dean Jones, Madeline Kahn, Muhammad Ali, and Norman Mailer (25 May 1970)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Nick Kroll, Tika Sumpter, and Russ
Johnny Carson ðŸ“º (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): George Carlin, Susan Sullivan, and Sheryl Lee Ralph (4 Feb 1987)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:37 a.m.): Ewan McGregor, Rob McElhenney, and Erin Jackson
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Jim Carrey and Michael Kiwanuka
Lights Out with David Spade (Comedy Central, 10:35 p.m.): Ron Funches, Jo Koy, and Morgan Stewart
A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC, 1:38 a.m.): Wendi McLendon-Covey
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Claire Danes, Lana Condor, and Lil Wayne
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Bob Harper and Teresa Giudice

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Note: All times are Eastern.
Key SourcesThe Futon Critic (outline); Zap2it (descriptions); TV Passport (throwbacks)
⭐: Top pick(s)
💲: Game show
📺: Throwback
🎥: Movie
✔️: Midlevel video/gif

Happy watching, everyone!

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