Tuesday, February 20, 2024

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): First comes marriage

Married at First Sight

May the Force be with you! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, February 21!

Our Top Pick tonight is the reality show Married at First Sight (Lifetime, 8 p.m.). This popular and near continuous staple of Wednesday night — partially thanks to various spinoffs — follows couples who are paired up by relationship experts and marry upon first meeting. Their first weeks together are also documented up to the decision of whether to divorce or stay married.

Elsewhere, Apple TV+ searches the Constellation for answers, Peter Capaldi might be a CriminalThe Bad Batch is back for the final season, Dolly Parton showcases PetsWild Cards gets wilder, liberation has a New Look, Esquire enters a FeudThe Conners go to Chicago, Chrissy & Dave pick up the check, and Nova gets old.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)

ON THIS SITE

🍽️ Feed Me (Afternoon): A recipe for discussion and to talk about what you're doing in your kitchen.

EARLY STREAMING & EVENING

Constellation (Apple TV+, midnight): SERIES PREMIERE. "Jo (Noomi Rapace) returns to earth after a disaster in space and discovers that there are missing pieces in her life, so she sets out to expose the truth about the hidden secrets of space travel and recover what she has lost." Jonathan Banks, James D'Arcy, and Julian Looman also star.✔️

Criminal Record (Apple TV+, midnight): SEASON FINALE. "A wave of public outrage pushes Hegarty and June to work together before it’s too late."

Danger Force (Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.): "Danger Force learns of a Prophecy that a hero-slaying monster is on its way to take over Swellview."

Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (Apple TV+, midnight): SERIES PREMIERE. Docuseries on the popular sportsballer.

The New Look (Apple TV+, midnight): After Paris is liberated by Allied troops, Nazi collaborators face punishment — including Coco. Christian is conflicted about ever designing again.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+, 3 a.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. Asajj Ventress is back this season!

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ’² Blank Slate (GSN, 6 p.m.)
Can I Tell You a Secret (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Season 1
The Family Stallone (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): Season 2
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Ishura (Hulu, 9 a.m.)
Love Is Blind (Netflix, 3 a.m.)
Love Island All Stars (Peacock, 3 a.m.)

πŸ•— 8 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•– 7 P.M. CENTRAL

Chicago Med (NBC / Peacock, Thursday): Goodwin recruits Charles to evaluate her ex-husband's memory. Archer treats one of Sean's peers from the rehab center. Asher treats a woman from a rural clinic whose miscarriage was improperly treated.✔️

The Conners (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): Bev experiences moments of clarity and reflection and asks Jackie to spend the day together in Chicago. Darlene finds a rat in her home but refuses to let Ben kill it.

⭐ Married at First Sight (Lifetime): With decision day approaching fast, some couples begin to see things in a different light. The newlyweds gain new insight when they gather their friends for a housewarming party. Later, a familiar face returns with a surprising revelation.

Nature (PBS): "Patrick Dykstra has a life-changing encounter with a sperm whale in Dominica."

Not Dead Yet (ABC, 8:30 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Lexi, Duncan, Sam, and Dennis attend an award ceremony for several SoCal Independent editing nominations. Nell steps in to babysit Sam's daughter, who doesn't seem interested in hanging out with her "fun Aunt Nell."

That Girl Lay Lay (Nickelodeon): Sadie rediscovers her magic crystal ball, which she believes always reveals the right answer.

Wild Cards (The CW / The CW App, Thursday): "When the leads of the most popular vampire show on TV become the target of a stalker, Max and Ellis enter the world of showbiz where the behind-the-scenes drama is even wilder than what's on screen." I hope they encounter Laszlo, Nandor, Nadja, and Collin.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (TBS)
The Challenge (MTV / Paramount+, Thursday)
I Can See Your Voice (Fox / Hulu, Thursday): Joel McHale, Michelle Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Cheryl Hines
πŸŽ₯ The Man Who Skied Down Everest (TCM / Kanopy & Peacock & Tubi, now)
πŸ’² The Price Is Right at Night (CBS / Paramount+, Thursday)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo / Peacock, Thursday)
Chicago Med (via Giphy)

πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•— 8 P.M. CENTRAL

Abbott Elementary (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): After a student is caught smoking, the staff come together to revamp the outdated drug policy. Janine tries to prep the new substitute teacher for her class, but finds it challenging to give up her former role.

Chicago Fire (NBC / Peacock, Thursday): After their defibrillator malfunctions on a call, Brett and Violet search for answers. Herrmann tries to find the perfect home for his new recliner.

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (CBS): SPECIAL. Dolly Parton and Jane Lynch with singers and dogs.

Family Law (The CW / The CW App, Thursday): When a heart attack lands Judge Chip Crombie in the hospital and both of his wives show up, Abby revels in her nemesis' shame at being exposed as a bigamist.

Nova (PBS): "Scientists discover the oldest DNA ever found and reveal the genes of long-extinct creatures that once thrived in the Arctic."

Sistas (BET): Karen and Zac's DNA test reveals more than they expected. Andi is surprised by a new, big client and learns shocking information about a man in her life. Danni and Sabrina try to turn back the hands of time.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
American Pickers (History)
Chrissy & Dave Dine Out (Freeform, 9:30 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Season finale
Expedition X (Discovery Channel)
πŸ’² Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network / Max, Thursday)✔️
Prison Brides (Lifetime, 9:30 p.m.)
The Real Housewives of Miami (Bravo / Peacock, Thursday)
Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller (National Geographic)
We Are Family (Fox / Hulu, Thursday)
Guy's Grocery Games (via Tenor)

πŸ•™ 10 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. CENTRAL

Chicago P.D. (NBC / Peacock, Thursday): "Atwater turns to an unlikely source of support when a string of jewelry store robberies shakes his confidence."

Feud: Capote vs. the Swans (FX / Hulu, Thursday): In November 1975, the day after the Esquire article is published, Truman receives an inspiring visit from a fellow writer.

Resident Alien (Peacock / Hulu, Thursday): "D'arcy inserts herself into Harry's mission, while Kate grows more uncomfortable in her own home."

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ“‘ All the Queen's Men (BET, 10:30 p.m.)
Celebrity Squares (BET)
Judge Steve Harvey (ABC / Hulu, Thursday)✔️
Nine Lives Of... (Vice): Johnny Depp
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10:15 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Kyle Richards, Kiki Barth
Judge Steve Harvey (via Giphy)

πŸ’€πŸ˜΄ LATE NIGHT πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

πŸ“Ί Suddenly Susan (Rewind TV, 2 a.m.): Desperate Oliver tries to win back Susan's affections before she runs off with a former English professor (David Rasche).

WHAT ELSE IS ON
The Daily Show hosted by Desi Lydic (Comedy Central, 11 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Maite Alberdi
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Jeff Goldblum, Tyler James Williams, The Beaches

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Key SourcesThe Futon CriticIMDbTV PassportZap2it
⭐: Top Pick
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“‘: Linear broadcast
πŸ‡°πŸ‡·: Korean Drama
πŸŽ₯: Movie
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!

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