Saturday, February 28, 2026

What's On Tonight (Sunday): Instant Classic

American Classic

And the Actor goes to! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, March 1!

Our Top Pick tonight is the series premiere of American Classic (MGM+, 9 & 9:30 p.m.). Selfish and famous man has a public meltdown and then returns to his hometown upon a death in the family. Lacking direction, he probably has some revelations and reconnections. No, it doesn't sound that original, but with Kevin Kline and Laura Linney and the meltdown-er and his sister (and town mayor), it's worth a short. However, I'm probably hoping too much for Kline's character to basically be Mr. Fischoeder.

Elsewhere, 2 international Oscar nominees hit streaming, Marshals is the latest Yellowstone spinoff, CNN recalls the Meltdown, the Winds are a killer's obsession, surprises Call the HeartTracker tracks for his life, St. Louis is DTF, Watson fights a sinkhole, and Discovery goes to the Extreme.

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

EARLY STREAMING & EVENING

60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m. / Paramount+, Monday): First in "Under Siege," Bill Whitaker reports on how the judges who have ruled against the Trump administration have become top targets and and fear for their safety. Then in "Growing up Behind Walls," Anderson Cooper goes to Haiti 16 years after the devastating earthquake and visit an orphanage where there's hope for the future. Finally in "Breaking the Cycle," Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the father of an accused mass shooter who is on trial for ignoring clear red flags about his son.

Dark Winds (AMC+, 3 a.m. / AMC, 9 p.m.): Leaphorn tracks the killer and discovers that he's the object of her dangerous obsession. Chee contemplates his future with Manuelito and the NTP while they investigate new leads.

πŸŽ₯ It Was Just an Accident (Hulu, midnight): "An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, he rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to confirm the man's identity."

It's Not Like That (Wonder Project on Prime Video, 3 a.m.): "The Lori Thing"

πŸŽ₯ The Secret Agent (Hulu, midnight): "In 1977, a technology expert (Wagner Moura) flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks." This is a Best Picture nominee! πŸ†

WHAT ELSE IS ON
America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m. / Hulu, Monday)
From Scratch (Peacock, 3 a.m.): Season 6
Like Water for Chocolate (HBO Max, 3 a.m. / HBO Latino, 8 p.m.)
🎾 The MGM Tennis Slam (The CW, 7 p.m.)

πŸ•— PRIMETIME πŸ•š

πŸ† 32nd Actor Awards (Netflix, 8 p.m.): The annual SAG Awards got a rebrand during the offseason, now back with a new name but the same categories. 6 movie categories and 9 TV categories with Sinners, The Studio, and The Pitt as the top category frontrunners.

American Classic (MGM+, 9 & 9:30 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Richard Bean (Kevin Kline) suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns to his tiny hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance.✔️

American Dad! (9:30 p.m. / Hulu, Monday): "Stan struggles to appreciate Francine's niche interest in flume rides."

Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown (CNN, 9 & 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Follows the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster, the Soviet cover-up, and present-day fallout as it intersects with the ongoing war in Ukraine. Features survivors speaking publicly for the first time."✔️

DTF St. Louis (HBO & HBO Max, 9:06 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "A darkly comedic tale of three middle-aged individuals (Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini) entangled in a love triangle, leading to one's untimely demise."✔️

Family Guy (Fox, 8 & 9:30 p.m. / Hulu, Monday): Meg pursues an unlikely friendship with an NFL great. Meanwhile, Stewie and Brian host a dinner party at a home furnishing store. Later, Peter calls out the name "Francis" while making love with Lois, but she believes he meant his deceased father, leading to a round of therapy.

Industry (HBO & HBO Max, 8 p.m.): SEASON FINALE. Tender dominates the headlines, sending shockwaves across the media and the government.

Marshals (CBS, 8 p.m. / Paramount+, Monday): SERIES PREMIERE. Ex-Navy SEAL Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) leaves Yellowstone Ranch to join U.S. Marshals, using his cowboy and military skills to fight crime in Montana while dealing with family ties and the mental toll of law enforcement.✔️

πŸŽ₯ Murder at Highland Manor (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Kate takes a job as a live-in tutor at a secluded Scottish estate for a mother and daughter who have survived domestic abuse. And then there was murder!

Tracker (CBS, 9 p.m. / Paramount+, Monday): WINTER PREMIERE. Injured and framed for a string of murders, Tracker must rely on unexpected ally Billie to track a relentless assassin, uncovering a murky truth where justice and vengeance blur.

Universal Basic Guys (Fox, 8:30 p.m. / Hulu, Monday): Mark helps Mernft Man build the house of his dreams. Tammy's fundraising campaign reveals a surprising side of Mernft.

Watson (CBS, 10 p.m. / Paramount+, Monday): WINTER PREMIERE. Watson and the fellows race against the clock to save a man and his pregnant wife from a terrifying sinkhole. Ingrid's future with her therapy group becomes unclear.

When Calls the Heart (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m. / Hallmark+, Monday): After losing his father's medal on a hike, Elizabeth and Nathan organize a trip down memory lane for Little Jack with a very special surprise.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
90 Day FiancΓ©: Before the 90 Days (TLC & HBO Max, 8 p.m.)
American Pickers (History, 8 p.m.)
Bar Rescue (Paramount Network, 10 p.m.)
πŸ“‘ Dreaming Whilst Black (Showtime, 10:10 p.m. / Paramount+ Premium, now)
Extreme Catch (Discovery Channel, 9 p.m.): Series premiere
Married to Medicine (Bravo 9 p.m. / Peacock, Monday)
Naked & Afraid (Discovery Channel, 8 p.m. / HBO Max, Monday)
The Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo, 8 p.m. / Peacock, Monday)
πŸ€ Sunday Night Basketball (NBC, 8 p.m.): Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
Tournament of Champions (Food Network, 8 & 9 p.m. / HBO Max, Monday)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m. / Peacock, Monday): Maria Taylor, Angel Love Davis
The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN, 8 p.m.): Immigration crackdown

πŸ’€πŸ˜΄ LATE NIGHT πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

Primal (Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m. / HBO Max, Monday): "The River of Life"

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO & HBO Max, 11 p.m.)

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πŸ“‘: Linear broadcast
πŸŽ₯: Movie
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Happy watching, everyone!

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