What's On Tonight (Wednesday): The search is on for our favorite Martian

NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Landing Animations

Hello my fellow Earthlings! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, February 24!

Tonight, Nova is dissecting out of this world stuff, which means I'm going to obsess over it and of course give it Top Pick. Last week, NASA's Perseverance rover landed on Mars, so tonight, we learn about the search for life on the Red Planet, which is a purpose for Perseverance. The search for Uncle Martin begins!

Elsewhere, American Housewife turns 100, For Life finishes, Darlene Conner is the boss, Mr. Andrews, Ms Cooper, Ms Lodge, and Mr. Jones begin teaching, Resident Alien has a wife, Netflix presents a Nu-ish Gilmore Girls (maybe), and Snowfall returns.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. The docuseries will explore the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan when several powerful warlords fought to become absolute ruler.

Canine Intervention (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. No dog, no breed, no behavior is unfixable for Cali K9's Jas Leverette. There is already opposition to this show because the trainer has used some abusive methods and the show seems exploitive to dogs in dire need.

Design Star: Next Gen (Discovery+, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A revival of HGTV Design Star. Eight finalists who are designers, renovators and social media brand-builders compete in weekly challenges to win the once-in-a-lifetime prize of $50,000 and their very own HGTV show.✔️

Ginny & Georgia (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Ginny Miller, an angsty 15-year-old, often feels more mature than her 30-year-old mother, the irresistible and dynamic Georgia Miller. This is supposedly the second-coming of Gilmore Girls.✔️

💲 Jeopardy! (Syndicated, check local listings): Mike Richards has too much hallow energy and charisma.

FOR THE RECORD: American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda (Discovery+, 3 a.m., season finale); Faster with Finnegan (Motor Trend, 3 a.m.); Married at First Sight: Unfiltered (Lifetime, 7:30 p.m.); One Week to Sell (Discovery+); 💲 People Puzzler (GSN, 6 p.m.); See No Evil (Discovery+)

🕗 EASTERN / 🕖 CENTRAL

American Housewife (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): 100!! To celebrate the 100th episode of his podcast, Franklin invites Katie and the family to make guest appearances on his show. Greg asks Lonnie to be his campaign manager to help strengthen his social media presence.

The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): Beverly enlists the help of Barry and Erica to teach Adam to be more assertive. Murray resolves to be a better friend after learning that Vic doesn't think he can confide in him.

The Path Forward: Small Business (CNBC, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. "CNBC reporters Kate Rogers, Frank Holland, Bertha Coombs, and Andrea Day will take an in-depth look at how small businesses are trying to bounce back from damage COVID-19 has caused them and the U.S. economy."

Riverdale (The CW, 8 p.m.): Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead prepare for their first day as Riverdale High's newest teachers. [*checks summary to make sure that's right; It is?!*] Veronica introduces her husband, Chad, to the group, and Archie and Toni turn to Cheryl for help restarting the football and cheer teams.

FOR THE RECORD: AEW: Dynamite (TNT); The Challenge (MTV); Married at First Sight (Lifetime); My 600-lb Life (TLC); My Perfect Family (BYUtv); 💲 Name That Tune (Fox); Tough as Nails (CBS); WWE NXT (USA)

🕘 EASTERN / 🕗 CENTRAL 

Call Your Mother (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): Jean brings the family together for Sunday dinner and invites Jackie's older boyfriend. Celia tries to prove to Freddie that Jean isn't her biggest fan.

The Conners (ABC, 9 p.m.): Darlene starts to feel the pressures of her new job as da boss. Dan attempts to help Ben out at the hardware store, but the two don't always agree on how to run the business.✔️

Nancy Drew (The CW, 9 p.m.): Nancy and the Drew Crew learn that they have a new battle on their hands. George's strange behavior leaves Nick feeling unsettled. At least she didn't come out of the Lazarus Pit. Carson makes Nancy an offer she can't refuse. OMG, Carson beheads Nancy's horse?!

⭐ Nova (PBS, 9 p.m.): NASA launches the Mars 2020 Mission to search for signs of life on Mars. The mission marks the first time a rover will land in Jezero Crater, an ancient river delta known to be one of the most dangerous areas for a spacecraft to land.

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): Zac believes he is being framed. Preston invites a guest to Danni's house without informing her. Andi takes a chance and goes against the wise counsel of her dear friends.

QUICK HITS:

📺 The Dick Cavett Show (Decades, 9 p.m.): John Carradine (18 Dec 1980)

📺 The Dick Cavett Show (Decades, 9:30 p.m.): Tom Selleck (5 Oct 1992)

FOR THE RECORD: Bitchin' Rides (Motor Trend, season finale); Court Cam (A&E); The Fixers (BYUtv); Forged in Fire (History); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); Man's Greatest Food (Cooking Channel); The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo); To Catch a Smuggler (National Geographic)

The Conners

🕙 EASTERN / 🕘 CENTRAL

Europe's New Wild (PBS, 10 p.m.): The species of the Danube Delta, Europe's largest preserved wetland, depend on a healthy river to continue growing.

For Life (ABC, 10 p.m.): SEASON FINALE. Aaron and his legal team face their toughest trial yet as they prosecute the police officer responsible for the killing of an innocent, unarmed Black man.

Good Trouble (Freeform, 10 p.m.): Callie receives some big news while Mariana's app becomes popular with the wrong crowd. The Coterie members join BLM in taking a stand to free Malika.

Resident Alien (Syfy, 10 p.m.): A surprise visitor gives Harry an introduction to marriage: a stressful human institution he needs to familiarize himself with.

Save the Leftovers: A Tale of Two Fridges (Food Network, 10 p.m.): SPECIAL? Food truck owner Omayra Dakis and executive chef Dominque Crisp turn leftovers into tacos and ramen. They must use whatever is left from both fridges to make sweet and savory dishes for host Antonia Lofaso and guest judge Jake Smollett.

Snowfall (FX, 10 p.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. With violence in South Central ramping up, Franklin attempts to stop a gang war from exploding. Gustavo and Teddy deal with pipeline issues. Local reporter Irene Abe attempts to understand what's happening to her neighborhood.✔️

QUICK HITS:

📺 Johnny Carson (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Douglas (21 Feb 1992)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Chloë Grace Moretz, Melissa Gorga

FOR THE RECORD: House Hunters International/House Hunters (HGTV); I Survived a Crime (A&E); Marrying Millions (Lifetime); Narco Wars (National Geographic); The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo); Restoration Garage (Motor Trend)

💤💤😴💤💤 

📺 All in the Family (Get TV, midnight): Archie explodes when he finds out that Gloria is pregnant and Mike has no means of supporting the child. This is one of the best episodes of the first season. That final scene. Gut punch.

📺 Designing Women (Antenna TV, 11 p.m.): In this early episode, Suzanne sets Mary Jo up on a blind date with an old acquaintance while Julia is audited.

📺 Magnum, P.I. (Charge!, 11 p.m.): A psychic hires Magnum to investigate her murder.

QUICK HITS:

Conan (TBS, 11 p.m.): Ted Danson

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Garnett, Tobe Nwigwe

The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Stanley Tucci, Pentatonix
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Ice-T, Tracey Wigfield
A Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Arsenio Hall, Celeste

A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC, 12:37 a.m.): Beth Behrs
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Awkwafina, Ava DuVernay, Chloe x Halle

FOR THE RECORD: The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.); Nightly Pop (E!, 11:30 p.m.); Ridiculousness (MTV, 11 p.m.)

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Note: All times are Eastern.

Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; J! Archive; TV Passport; Zap2it
⭐: Top Pick
💲: Game show
🎥: Movie
📺: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!