Tuesday, January 20, 2026

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Stop the Steal

Steal

'Twas beauty killed the beast! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, January 21!

Our Top Pick tonight is the premiere of Steal (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.). This British thriller finds Sophie Turner in a middle of the heist of the century. She was just an office worker held at gunpoint during the heist but then the ripple effects kick in.

Elsewhere, Queer Eye signs off, Evan Peters is a BeautyDirty Talk is trash, Fallout deals with relationship fallout, Nova studies early asteroids, Percy Jackson works too well, Abbott is still stuck at the mall, romance takes over the Fire station, and Vice has a need for Speed.

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

ON THIS SITE

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

πŸ’² Jeopardy! Recap (Afternoon): Jay S.'s daily recap of the day's syndicated Jeopardy! episode, which can be viewed next day on Hulu and Peacock.

EARLY STREAMING

Fallout (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.): Get well soon, Ghoul?

Hijack (Apple TV, midnight): "Sam urges Otto to keep his cool as passengers begin to suspect something is wrong. Police Chief Winter races to mount a response."

The Ms. Pat Show (BET+, 3 a.m.): Dark secrets are revealed when Terry's old Army buddy visits and asks for a troubling favour. Meanwhile, Janelle gets a little too close to her professor.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+ & Hulu, 3 a.m.): SEASON FINALE. "The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well" and the show will return for a third season.

Queer Eye (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SEASON 10 / SERIES FINALE. 8 years and 10 seasons since Netflix unleashed a new Fab Five on the world, the nu-team (with Jeremiah Brent replacing Bobby Berk since last season) exits. It didn't quite do as many episodes as the OG. ✔️

Riot Women (BritBox, 3 a.m.): "Struggling to process the shock of her discovery, Kitty starts behaving badly, leading to an explosive family Sunday lunch at Beth's house."

⭐ Steal (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.): SEASON ONE. "A contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker who finds herself at the heart of it." Sophie Turner, Archie Madekwe, and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd star.✔️

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Beast Games (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.)
πŸŽ₯ Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Netflix, 3 a.m.)

Queer Eye (via Giphy)

πŸ•— PRIMETIME πŸ•™ 

Abbott Elementary (ABC, 8:30 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): After the faculty finds surprising success operating the school in the mall, they quickly realize they are being taken advantage of. A new custodian arrives to join Mr. Johnson.

The Beauty (FX & Hulu, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. FBI agents investigate "the Beauty" STD causing aesthetic effects but proving lethal, evading corrupt officials and a mercenary targeting them amidst a suspected government conspiracy. This Ryan Murphy series stars Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, and Rebecca Hall.✔️

Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Novak explores a new romantic connection. Vasquez deals with the aftermath of his father's recent release.

Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Archer and Frost confront a troubling medical mystery while treating a college basketball player. Lenox's treatment of a surrogate patient leads to unexpected complications for the patient and her best friend.

Chicago P.D. (NBC, 10 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): "Torres investigates the conspiracy surrounding the Morgan case, leading Intelligence into a tangled web of secrets."

Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV (ABC, 9 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): By the mid-'90s, daytime talk shows had earned the name "Trash TV," with many guests willing to air their dirty laundry on national TV. With ratings spiking, the shows began pushing the envelope -- and its guests -- to extremes.

Nova (PBS, 9 p.m.): "A look at whether giant asteroid impacts were actually essential for the creation of life on Earth."

Shark Tank (ABC, 10 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): An e-compass for finding friends... a no-swipe dating app... customizable screen protectors... an app for hosting soccer pick-up games.

Shifting Gears (ABC, 8 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Riley's new relationship feels perfect until Matt crashes in, throwing some unexpected obstacles her way. Matt's toy car project is derailed when he and Gabe are tasked with working together.

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): Andi receives a call from the police station and is forced to act. Officer Green shows Danni his true colors after she turns him down.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
AEW Dynamite (HBO Max & TBS, 8 p.m.)
Chasing Speed (Vice TV, 9 p.m.): Series premiere
Fear Factor: House of Fear (Fox, 9 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
Harlan Coben's Final Twist (CBS, 10 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday)
πŸ’² Hollywood Squares (CBS, 8 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday)
Katie Pavlich: Trump Exclusive (The CW, 9 p.m.): Special
Love Island All Stars (Peacock, 9 p.m.)
The Masked Singer (Fox, 8 p.m.)
Police 24/7 (The CW, 8 p.m. / The CW App, Thursday)
πŸ’² The Price Is Right at Night (CBS, 9 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday)
Southern Charm (Bravo, 9 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday)
Star Search (Netflix, 9 p.m.)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Dylan Efron, Charley Manley

πŸ’€πŸ˜΄ LATE NIGHT πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

πŸ“Ί Murphy Brown (Rewind TV, 1 a.m.): Competitor Jerry Gold bets the F.Y.I. staff they cannot be environmentally responsible for two weeks.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen (CBS, 12:37 a.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Vanessa Graddick, Ben Gleib, Greg Morton, Ian Fidance
The Daily Show
 with host Josh Johnson (Comedy Central, 11 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Simu Liu
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Martin Short, Jackson White
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Claire Foy, Bert Kreischer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Jane Fonda, Jessica Williams
Nightline (ABC, 12:37 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Natalie Portman, Charlie Heaton, Your Old Droog, Madlib



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Key SourcesThe Futon CriticGracenoteIMDbTV Passport
⭐: Top Pick
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“‘: Linear broadcast
πŸŽ₯: Movie
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included
πŸˆπŸ€⚾⚽🏐🎾🏌️πŸ’πŸŽ️πŸ‚: Sports

Happy watching, everyone!

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