Sunday, February 18, 2024

What's On Tonight (Monday): A season finale in February? Why, that's Irrational!

 

Via Giphy. Courtesy NBCUniversal.

I was going to go one by one with CBS' Monday night lineup, but I decided to shine the spotlight one more time on The Irrational, wrapping it up for the season on NBC. It's coming back, to the chagrin of a few CL players.


While I thank God that the 2024-2025 league will theoretically have an easier time than this year's shit show, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, Feb. 19. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Premiere. "A documentary that chronicles the extraordinary odyssey of NBA mega-star Giannis Antetokounmpo from an impoverished childhood in Greece as the son of Nigerian immigrants to the very top of the basketball world."

Becoming King, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Premiere. "The documentary feature, directed by Jessica Oyelowo, is an emotional portrait of David Oyelowo’s seven-year journey portraying the legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film Selma. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, intimate home videos and interviews with friends and mentors like Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, George Lucas and Oprah Winfrey, Becoming King follows the NAACP Image Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards winner and Emmy, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG nominee from his humble beginnings in Nigeria to the long, grueling road toward the role of a lifetime and a destiny fulfilled."

The Madame Blanc Mysteries, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. Third season premiere. "Ocean" and "Duel." "Caron enlists Jean's help when a Marine biologist dies after finding a rare gold coin. Who would kill him and is there more treasure to find under the sea?" Later, "When Gloria discovers a man with a fencing foil stuck in his chest, Jean investigates and soon discovers that it's not just any murder. It's about honor." Two episodes available.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Money Saving Monday looks at holiday sales, plus the Morgan Library pays tribute to Belle de Costa Greene, Hilary Swank (Ordinary Angels) and whether to save or splurge on beauty items. Later, "Prescriptions 101," "Power Plus Wellness," Margaret Qualley (Drive-Away Dolls), elevating basic exercises and pastina soup. After that, social dilemmas, fashion designer Papa Oppong, behind the scenes at Peloton, Michael B. Jordan talks about his support of HBCU basketball and winter hacks.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary) and a performance of Broadway's Spamalot.

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Jennifer Lopez (This Is Me... Now), Mau y Ricky ("Vas a Destrozarme"?) and Vince Staples (The Vince Staples Show).

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn (American Nightmare), Leslie Uggams (Deadpool & WolverineAmerican Fiction) and George M. Johnson (All Boys Aren't Blue).


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
Women's NCAA Basketball, 12 p.m., FOX. Creighton vs. UConn.
NHL Hockey, 1 p.m., ESPN. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues.
Women's NCAA Basketball, 2 p.m., FOX. Indiana vs. Illinois.
NHL Hockey, 2 p.m., Bally. Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild.
Premier League Soccer, 3 p.m., USA. Everton vs. Crystal Palace.
NHL Hockey, 3:30 p.m., ESPN. Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken.
Women's College Gymnastics, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2. Utah vs. UCLA.
NCAA Basketball, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Colgate vs. Lafayette.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Virginia vs. Virginia Tech.
Women's NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Notre Dame vs. Duke.
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., NHL Net. Ottawa Senators vs. Tampa Bay Lighting.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
About My Father, 7:27 p.m., Starz.
The Northman, 7:42 p.m., StarzCinema.
Godzilla vs. Kong, 7:45 p.m., TNT.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, 7:50 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10 p.m.
The Spy Who Loved Me, 7:54 p.m., ActionMax.


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8 P.M.
James Brown: Say It Loud, A&E. 2 hours. Premiere. "Making a Life for Myself" and "The Most Powerful Black Man in America." "Rising from poverty and overcoming abuse in the Jim Crow South, James Brown secures a record deal, electrifies audiences, and breaks down racial barriers; propelling himself into stardom." Later, "Aligning with the civil rights movement, James Brown becomes a cultural force by articulating community pride and political influence, ultimately hailed as the most important Black man in America."

A Taste of Love, Hallmark. Premiere. "Taylor is determined to make a name for herself as a respected culinary chef. While reconnecting with her childhood sweetheart in her hometown, she receives an offer she can't refuse."

America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, NBC. First season finale. "Finale Results." "Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the AGT: Fantasy League winner and which judge will earn bragging rights as their mentor in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers."

The Bachelor, ABC. 2 hours. "Joey and the 10 remaining women head to Montreal. Nerves run high for all as hometowns inch closer. Joey goes on two one-on-one dates. The remaining women push through their insecurities on a group date."

The Neighborhood, CBS. "Welcome to the Awkward Conversations." "Marty and Courtney navigate the pregnancy news and what it all means for their future. Malcolm deals with his own workplace relationship."

Bob Hearts Abishola, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Kill the Cat." "After Tunde gets into a car accident, Bob and Abishola cajole him into getting glasses, but worry that his issues are more than just his eyesight."

Ride, CW. "When It Rains..." "Missy brings Cash as her plus-one to the Frontier BBQ, but Cash feels out of place when his biggest competition, Hudson Cooper, shows up too."

America's Most Wanted, FOX. "Georgia's Biggest Drug Ring."

Antiques Roadshow, PBS. "LSU Rural Life Museum Hour 1." "An emerald, diamond and gold necklace circa 1875. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival posters. A 1962-1966 Stewart 'Smokey' Stover collection."

WWE Monday Night RAW, USA. "Cody Rhodes battles Drew McIntyre. 'Main Event' Jey Uso challenges 'The Ring General' Gunther for the intercontinental title. The Miz, R-Truth and #DIY face The Judgment Day in an eight-man tag. Last chance women's battle royal for elimiation chamber."

NCAA Basketball, CBS Sports Network. William & Mary vs. College of Charleston.

Movie Night!
My Cousin Vinny, AMC.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, FX.
Everything Everywhere All at Once, ShoWomen.
Rooster Cogburn, 8:27 p.m., StarzEncore Westerns.
Monsters University, 8:30 p.m., Freeform.


9 P.M.
NCIS, CBS. "The Stories We Leave Behind." "As NCIS mourns the loss of Ducky, the agents find comfort in working on one of his unfinished cases involving a woman whose father was dishonorably discharged from the Marines."

Wild Cards, CW. "The Accountant of Monte Cristo." "After an infamous accountant set to testify against the mob is kidnapped, Ellis gets an urgent call from an old friend to help get him back. Chief Li tells Max and Ellis they're on thin ice."

TMZ Investigates, FOX. "Kevin Costner's Divorce War." "TMZ digs deep into Kevin Costner's divorce from Christine Baumgartner."

Stupid Pet Tricks, TBS. "Judd Apatow Gets Fired." "After learning that the show is overbudget, Sarah is forced to make some difficult layoffs, and Judd Apatow fights for his job. Sarah hangs out with a ninja warrior hamster, a super chill chameleon, a rabbit athlete, and a skateboarding dog." Followed by a rerun.

NCAA Basketball, ESPN. Iowa State vs. Houston.

NCAA Basketball, ESPN2. Kansas State vs. Texas.

NCAA Basketball, ESPNU. North Carolina Central vs. Norfolk State.

Movie Night!
Moonlight, HBO Signature.
Elizabethtown, MoreMax.
The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Sho2.
The People vs. Larry Flynt, The Movie Channel.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, 9:08 p.m., Syfy.


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10 P.M. (Most of the late night shows have reruns this week. Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns tomorrow.)
The Irrational, NBC. First season finale. "Reciprocity." "Alec and Marisa are close to finding the culprit of the church bombing. Kylie gets an interview with the FBI, but is pulled into the investigation. Rose tracks down a witness. Phoebe and Rizwan make a discovery that sheds light on the truth."

Independent Lens, PBS. 90 minutes. "Breaking the News." "A group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists unites to launch The 19th, a digital news startup aiming to combat misinformation and empower underserved and underrepresented women."

Bad Romance -- A Special Edition of 20/20, ABC. "Deadly Night." "A rollercoaster ride through tales of heartbreak, betrayal and the unexpected twists that can occur when love turns sour."

NCIS: Hawai'i, CBS. "Crash and Burn." "Following the crash of a prisoner transport plane, the team must find the convicts that escaped onto the island. Sam Hanna and Tennant are tasked with locating a high-profile Russian prisoner."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Seinfeld and Shirley Muldowney are the guests on this Feb. 21, 1986, episode.

Movie Night!
The Dark Knight, HBO.
Her, HBO Zone.
Past Lives, 10:20 p.m., Showcase.
Titan: A.E., 10:51 p.m., Starz Kids & Family.
The Beach, 10:57 a.m., StarzEncore Classics.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Jon Stewart. If nothing else, just to see how he responds to the backlash over last week's episode.


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Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.

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