Monday, February 10, 2025

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): There's no limit to her Potential

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the season finale of High Potential, which has become quite a respectable performer for ABC. Next week, The Rookie takes over the 9 p.m. Tuesday slot, with High Potential reruns after.


While I remain concerned about the limited amount of new midseason programming, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, Feb. 11. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Muslim Matchmaker, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "Matchmakers Hoda Abrahim and Yasmin Elhady are on a mission - to help Muslim American singles find their lifelong partner while staying true to their faith. This duo isn't messing around with modern dating apps and hook-up culture but instead swear by their cardinal "Rules of Three": three dates, three months, three hundred questions (yes, you read that right!). From cringey first dates to moments of profound connection, Hoda and Yasmin support their clients in navigating the complexities of dating with the intention of marriage while staying true to their values and beliefs."

50,000 First Dates: A True Story, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Series premiere. "A two-part docuseries that challenges the traditional romantic comedy narrative through the true story of Nesh Pillay, a Toronto-based entrepreneur who suddenly loses her memory and forgets her fiancé." Two episodes available.

Kelsey Cook: Mark Your Territory, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Special presentation. "A comedian shares hilarious takes on dating an older guy, health care adventures, family challenges, and life changes after relocating to Minnesota with her fellow comic boyfriend."

Felipe Esparza: Raging Fool, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "In a furiously funny special, Felipe Esparza riffs on his tough-love Mexican mom, keeping a marriage spicy and why dairy is more dangerous than drugs."

Paradise, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "In the Palaces of Crowned Kings." "Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile, Cal's family history and his last days are examined."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Ana Gasteyer (Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary), Today Bestsellers, and Today Food. Later, how to maximize your retirement, Nora Dunn (SNL), Daisy Ridley (Cleaner), products that give back to blacks, and more Today Food. Finally, Ana Gasteyer guest co-hosts on an episode with "Tool Time," Paula Pell (SNL), minimum effort fitness, and Tucker Wetmore ("3, 2, 1").

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Melissa Gilbert (off-Broadway's Still).

The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Michelle Williams (Broadway's Death Becomes Her), Grant Ellis (The Bachelor), and 10-year-old kid conservationist Liddy Cleve, from Savannah, Georgia.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Tennessee vs. Kentucky.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers.
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, 7:30 p.m., FS1. Group Judging and Best in Show at Madison Square Garden.


8 P.M.
FBI, CBS. "Shelter." "When a gunman opens fire at a homeless shelter, the team is led toward a killer with connections to a Mexican cartel."

Will Trent, ABC. "No Faith in Second Chances." "Will investigates a murder with a familiar pattern, forcing him to confront his past while tracking a killer who's always one step ahead."

St. Denis Medical, NBC. "Nobody Even Mentions the Brownies!" "Joyce pushes the staff to upsell patients on hospital procedures, kicking off some fierce competition and a case of mistaken identity. Bruce and Ron try to play plumber for a day."

Night Court, 8:30 p.m., NBC. "Ab-ventures in Babysitting." "An old friend returns and leaves Abby saddled with taking care of a baby during court. The gang tries to stop an influencer from publicly embarrassing the courthouse."

Kitchen Nightmares, FOX. "Kings Blu Jam." "Gordon tries to revamp Kings Blu Jam Cafe in Houston, a cafe specializing in all things breakfast, brunch and lunch, but the overwhelming menu and miscommunication among staff members is causing issues."

WWE NXT, The CW. Two hours.

Finding Your Roots, PBS. "Latin Roots." "Tracing the family trees of musician Rubén Blades and journalist Natalie Morales."

Movie Night!
Unknown, HBO.


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9 P.M.
High Potential, ABC. First season finale. "Let's Play." "An anonymous tip to the LAPD sparks an unusual multiple-victim kidnapping investigation, forcing the team to rely on board games and puzzles to track down their suspect."

Deal or No Deal Island, NBC. "Power Grab." "The fate of the remaining nine players rests with their peers, but allegations of cheating spark chaos and lead to an explosive game of Deal or No Deal in the Temple."

Doc, FOX. "Once More, With Feeling." "Amy and Jake try to uncover the cause of a unique patient's worsening condition."

Great Migrations: A People on the Move, PBS. "One Way Ticket Back." " How reverse migration of Black Americans to the South continued to reshape the country." Season finale next week.

The Joe Schmo Show, TBS. "Think Inside the Box." "After Ben loses a challenge that was rigged for him to win, the writers pivot the day's storyline to keep him fully invested in the game."

FBI: International, CBS. "Veritas Fidelis." "When an American student is found dead at a prestigious U.K. university, the Fly Team investigates an infamous secret society. Smitty's personal history with the school comes to a head when she's confronted with the same old-world elitism."

College Basketball, ESPN. Alabama vs. Texas.

College Basketball, ESPN2. Colorado vs. Kansas.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Cecily Strong, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Cheri Oteri, and Laraine Newman.

Movie Night!
Jack Reacher, Paramount+ With Showtime.


10 P.M.
The Irrational, NBC. "Murder She Rode." "After a champion horse throws and kills his rider, Alec and Phoebe are called upon to save the horse from being euthanized. Their investigation reveals what happened isn't at all as it appears."

Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise, PBS. Special presentation. "A celebration of Chautauqua's sesquicentennial features stories of faith and democracy."

FBI: Most Wanted, CBS. "Do You Realize??" "The task force is sent on a hunt in Philadelphia to investigate a double homicide and the abduction of a 14-year-old girl. Ray's father is hospitalized after an accident while helping out around the house."

The Rookie, ABC. "The Gala." "It's Valentine's Day, and Lt. Grey gives Tim and Lucy an unromantic assignment. John and Celina track down a missing girl. The team sharpens up for a charity gala where multiple relationships come to a head."

NBA Basketball, TNT/TruTV. "Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns."

Movie Night!
The Girl in the Pool, The Movie Channel.


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LATE NIGHT TALK (CBS has reruns this week.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Fred Armisen, Jaylen Brown, Anna Cathcart, and Leslie Liao.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan, and Bartees Strange.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Bill Murray, Mikey Madison, and James Anderson.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Eternals, 11:30 p.m., FX.


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

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