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Be mine! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, February 14!
Whew. TV is back. And tonight's Top Pick is PBS' latest import, The Long Song. It takes place in Jamaica the 1830s before, during, and mostly after its abolition. One slave is July (Tamara Lawrance), who Hayley Atwell took from her mom when she was a lil girl for herself. Hayley is also a very thirsty woman, but the man (Jack Lowden) she marries has an affair (and daughter) with July. Now, there are labor problems on Hayley's sugarcane plantation. The editing and pacing is bizarre and, at times, confusing.
Elsewhere, animation dominates again, Grand Ole Opry turns 95, Idol returns, Stanley Tucci tours Italy, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish travels Scotland, Jason Biggs has some cherries, Abraham Lincoln gets docuseries treatment, Sheriff is on duty, Gotham has a Snake Bite problem, Milton Hershey is chocolate king, and Your Honor's court is adjourned.
Elsewhere, animation dominates again, Grand Ole Opry turns 95, Idol returns, Stanley Tucci tours Italy, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish travels Scotland, Jason Biggs has some cherries, Abraham Lincoln gets docuseries treatment, Sheriff is on duty, Gotham has a Snake Bite problem, Milton Hershey is chocolate king, and Your Honor's court is adjourned.
STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME
60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): The Russian cyber attack on the digital files of the U.S. government and some of America's largest corporations... Microsoft co-founder (and mAn PUTtinG naNoTEch in ouR blooDSTREAM SO wE caN Be cOnTrolLEd BY remoTE!!) Bill Gates... gymnast Simone Biles.
90 Day Fiancé: Lovers Collection (Discovery+, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Another day, another 90 Day Fiancé show.
The Big Day (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A new docuseries that is an immersive look at Indian weddings.
Bless the Harts (Fox, 7:30 p.m.): A psychic tells Jenny she's cursed after attempting to get a refund for wrongly guessing Betty's death day. Wayne's fishing trip with some wild work buddies turns into a manhunt for a dangerous species.
💲 Cherries Wild (Fox, 7 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. According to Wikipedia, "it follows two rounds of trivia gameplay, during which a team of two contestants will try and 'Solve the Slots' in hopes of getting close to win the $250,000 jackpot. At the end, when they spin the reels of the slot machine, contestants must try to capture all five wild cherries to win the ultimate prize."
📺 Raising Hope (Hulu, now): It's Valentine's Day, which means you should watch the quintessential Raising Hope episode — and one of the best episodes of the past decade — "Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend," where Jimmy and Sabrina finally get together. There's also Ashley Tisdale!
🎥 Sincerely, Yours Truly (UPtv, 7 p.m.): When Hayley finds a mysterious bundle of letters and an engagement ring, it's the start of an anonymous correspondence with romantic repercussions.
Talking Evil (Discovery+, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Chris Hardwick and his panel recaps the latest murders!
FOR THE RECORD: America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.); Axios (HBO, 6 p.m.); Crikey! It's the Irwins (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Evil Lives Here (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Expedition Bigfoot (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Exhumed (Oxygen, 7 p.m.); Mountain Monsters (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Peyton's Places (ESPN+, 3 a.m.); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.); The Zoo: San Diego (Discovery+, 3 a.m.)
🕗 EASTERN / 🕖 CENTRAL
American Gods (Starz, 8 p.m.): Shadow explores notions of purpose, destiny, and identity with a newly enlightened Bilquis. Technical Boy struggles with an identity crisis, and Wednesday asks Shadow to join in on a new con.
American Idol (ABC, 8 p.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. I'm listing this here so you can see Gods and Idols are on at the same time.
Batwoman (The CW, 8 p.m.): As Batwoman attempts to fight the proliferation of Snake Bite through Gotham, a random encounter forces her to revisit her painful past. Ryan Wilder is determined to ensure others like her don't go unnoticed.
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 8 p.m.): The engineer behind a super computer's crossword challenge is murdered. Seriously, don't piss off the games and puzzles crowd. I took many phone calls of people fuming that the newspaper's crossword/sudoku/etc. key was wrong.
The Equalizer (CBS, 8 p.m.): A mother's son is kidnapped by a human trafficker and will be executed unless McCall steals confidential information from her FBI agent employer. McCall enlists Aunt Vi to help uncover a secret Delilah is keeping from them both.
The Great North (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): Wolf tries to find the perfect six-month anniversary gift for Honeybee. Judy interviews Honeybee for the school newspaper and learns about her thrilling early years in Fresno. More like Fres-Yes!
Miss Scarlet & The Duke (PBS, 8 p.m.): While searching for the details about her father's fate, Eliza and the Duke stumble upon a criminal enterprise in an abandoned prison.
The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): Bart finds his old teacher's diary and learns a surprising secret. Lisa discovers an even bigger surprise.
🎥 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (FX, 8 p.m.): Spider-Man. Spider-Gwen. Spider-Pig. All the spiders in this excellent animated movie that won an Oscar -- but isn't better than fellow nominee Mirai.🔥
The Watch (BBC America, 8 p.m.): Carcer's got everything he needs to control the Noble Dragon and destroy Ankh-Morpork. The Watch must step up and save the city from annihilation.
FOR THE RECORD: 90 Day Fiancé (TLC); The Circus (Showtime); Disasters at Sea (Smithsonian Channel); Home Town (HGTV); Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield (Court TV); The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo); A Spy in the FBI (Reelz, special)
🕘 EASTERN / 🕗 CENTRAL
All Creatures Great and Small (PBS, 9 p.m.): The Dales are in the grip of a bitter winter. Siegfried has the flu and James's workload has doubled. Meanwhile, Tristan pours over his textbooks to try and help his friend find a way to save the cow.🐮
Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): Louise convinces her parents to cash in on the lucrative Valentine's Day dinner business, even though it means putting Bob and Linda's own Valentine's Day plans on hold. Tina attends Tammy's Anti-Valentine's Day party.
Bridge and Tunnel (Epix, 9 p.m.): Jill and Jimmy decide to be chaperones on a blind date for Pags, hoping they can just be friends. With Stacey back in the city, Mikey and Tammy make a plan.
Charmed (The CW, 9 p.m.): The gang must come to terms with their romantic relationships as they face the greatest sacrifice of their lives.
Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): Brian bonds with the son of his new girlfriend. Peter, Quagmire and Cleveland take a joy ride in Joe's new classic Corvette.
The Food That Built America (History, 9 p.m.): In 1919, Milton Hershey is king of the chocolate, but everything changes when sugar prices drop in the new post-WWI era. Competitors spring up, including Hershey's former employee HB Reese, who goes on to create one of the bestselling candies ever.
Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music (NBC, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. "Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton host an anniversary tribute to the iconic Nashville show and the legends who call it home, featuring performances from country music superstars."
The Lady and the Dale (HBO, 9 p.m.): Liz's legacy as a trans woman, entrepreneur and parent is contextualized within the broader history of transphobia.
The Luminaries (Starz, 9:30 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Anna and Emery meet on a voyage to New Zealand, but their plans to reunite are frustrated.
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham (Starz, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish explore Scotland, delving into its culture and history.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 9 p.m.): When Sam's daughter is kidnapped after leading citywide protests, he will stop at nothing to find her. Deeks rejoins NCIS.
🎥 Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day (Bounce TV, 9 p.m.): Instead of a new episode, this drama is giving viewers a movie! Some say blood is thicker than water, but in our fictional small town of Cypress, vengeance is bigger than family loyalty when Mayor Ella Johnson is arrested for killing Malik Thompson, whose body is found in her empty pool.
Shameless (Showtime, 9 p.m.): A twist of fate forces Ian and Mickey to help the Milkovichs. Frank's day takes some unexpected turns while Liam deals with inner turmoil. While Kev runs the bar, V is class parent at school.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (CNN, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Stanley Tucci channels his inner Bourdain as he travels across Italy and eats lots of tasty food.
🎥 Valentine's Again (Hallmark Channel, 9 p.m.): It like Groundhog Hog's Day, but it's Valentine's Day. I actually don't know.
QUICK HITS:
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 9 p.m.): Loni Love, Kandi Burruss
FOR THE RECORD: Ancient Unexplained Files (Science); Bravo's Chat Room (Bravo, 9:30 p.m.); Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER (Nat Geo Wild); How Did They Build That? (Smithsonian Channel); Lone Star Law (Animal Planet); Worst Cooks in America (Food Network)
🕙 EASTERN / 🕘 CENTRAL
90 Day Fiancé: Love Games (Discovery+, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Another one.
Lincoln: Divided We Stand (CNN, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Exploring the early life of Abraham Lincoln and the people and events that helped shape his political career." Did you know Abraham Lincoln was a Republican? Not many knew that until I started saying it.
⭐ The Long Song (PBS, 10 p.m.): Facing labor unrest and financial ruin for the plantation, Robert's sanity starts to unravel, with potentially devastating consequences for July. Caroline Mortimer (Hayley) doesn't do well with labor and isn't a good people person. Robert isn't a great mediator. I liked the first episode, but the second was bizarre. There were random time jumps that was pretty off-putting.
Making Tracks on Mars (Smithsonian Channel, 10 p.m.): SPECIAL. An up-close look at NASA's decades-long mission to reach and explore Mars, including its latest rover, the high-tech Perseverance, which lands on the Red Planet on Thursday!
NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, 10 p.m.): As Pride and the team continue the investigation of an officer's assault and the murder of her therapist, NCIS zeroes in on a suspect who's been working the system for years.
The Rookie (ABC, 10 p.m.): Officer Nolan is taken hostage by a man with nothing to lose. Officer Jackson and his training officer reach a tipping point in their relationship that could end Jackson's career.
The Wise Guys: Censorship in America (Fox News Channel, 10 p.m.): "A discussion on the dangers of 'cancel culture' and its implications on freedoms." Lol.
Your Honor (Showtime, 10 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. Adam reels from new information about his mother's death. Carlo's trial ends, but Michael and Adam's secrets are dangerously unraveling.
FOR THE RECORD: Aaron Hernandez: Life Inside (Reelz, special); Secrets of the Viking Stone (Science, season finale); Signs of a Psychopath (Investigation Discovery); Sister Wives (TLC, season premiere); The Wild Life of Dr. Ole (Nat Geo Wild);Yum and Yummer (Cooking Channel)
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📺 Mission: Impossible (MeTV, 3 a.m.): General Zepke plans to rise to power, and the only threat to him is Cardinal Souchek, who stands for a free people. Zepke has had Souchek imprisoned and plans to replace him with a double who will endorse him.
Momma Named Me Sheriff (Adult Swim, midnight): SEASON PREMIERE. Goodman claims that the Old Town charter allows a deputy to give a sheriff a ticket, but when they discover that the charter is a fake, they're led on a wild adventure to find the real charter and unravel the mysteries of Old Town's founder. Later, somebody or something is kidnapping good guys all around town. When the sheriff discovers that he's not good enough to be kidnapped, he sets out to prove that he's the greatest guy in town.
QUICK HITS:
Desus & Mero (Showtime, 11 p.m.): Zendaya, John David Washington
FOR THE RECORD: ELeague: Twitch Rivals Streamer Bowl II featuring Fortnite (TBS, 11 p.m.); Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11 p.m., season premiere)
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Note: All times are Eastern.
Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; J-Archive; TV Passport; Zap2it
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