Welcome to What’s On, our weekly roundup of notable shows. Here is what’s happening on TV from Sunday, January 19 to Saturday, January 25. All times are Eastern.
The biggies
Prime Target (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m.)
In this limited series, a math whiz (played by Leo Woodall) gains access to all of the computers in the world. When an NSA agent (portrayed by Quintessa Swindell) catches wind of this, she helps him unravel a deadly conspiracy. The cast also includes David Morrisey, Martha Plimpton, Harry Lloyd, and Stephen Rea. The A.V. Club‘s review publishes on Tuesday.
Star Trek: Section 31 (Paramount+, Friday, 3:01 a.m.)
The 14th film of the Star Trek franchise, Section 31 stars Michelle Yeoh, who reprises her role as Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery. In the movie, Philippa joins a secret division to protect the United Federation of Planets, which putts her directly in the path of her past sins. Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, and Sam Richardson round out the ensemble.
Also airing
The Joe Schmo Show (TBS, Tuesday, 9 p.m.)
Likely thanks to the success of Jury Duty, TBS has revived The Joe Schmo Show, the early-2000s series that duped an unsuspecting dude into thinking he was on a reality show. Hosted by Cat Deeley, this new version centers on an electrician from Baltimore, Ben, who thinks he’s competing for a cash prize on a game show.
The Family Business: New Orleans (BET+, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)
This spin-off of BET’s Family Business, which stars Yvette Nicole Brown, Orlando Jones, Brandon T. Jackson, and Lela Rochon, finds the Duncans running an infamous NOLA club.
The Gone (Acorn TV, Monday, 3:01 a.m.)
The six-part mystery The Gone follows Irish detective Theo Richter (Richard Flood), who heads overseas when a couple from his homeland goes missing in New Zealand.
The Wild Robot (Peacock, Friday, 3:01 a.m.)
In last year’s wonderful animated film The Wild Robot, the titular Roz gets shipwrecked on an island and eventually befriends the animals living there. The voice cast boasts Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Matt Berry, Stephanie Hsu, and Mark Hamill. Check out The A.V. Club‘s review.
Can’t miss recaps
The Pitt (Max, Thursday, 9 p.m.)
Severance (Apple TV+, Friday, 12:01 a.m.)
Saturday Night Live (NBC, Saturday, 11:30 p.m.)
Arriving now
9-1-1: Lone Star, Rescue Hi-Surf (FOX, Monday, 8-10 p.m., midseason premieres)
Harlem (Prime Video, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., season three premiere)
The Night Agent (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., season three)
Ending soon
The Sex Lives Of College Girls (Max, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., season three finale)
Looking for some new shows to watch this week? Here are some recommendations for what to watch on TV from January 19-25, 2025:
1. “Euphoria” – HBO’s hit drama series continues with new episodes airing on Sundays. Follow the lives of a group of high school students as they navigate love, friendship, and addiction.
2. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” – Catch up on the latest season of this award-winning comedy-drama on Amazon Prime. Follow the adventures of Miriam “Midge” Maisel as she pursues a career in stand-up comedy in the 1950s.
3. “Yellowjackets” – Tune in to Showtime on Sundays for this gripping drama about a high school girls’ soccer team that survives a plane crash in the wilderness. Flashbacks and present-day scenes reveal the dark secrets that haunt the survivors.
4. “Succession” – HBO’s acclaimed drama series follows the dysfunctional Roy family as they fight for control of their media empire. New episodes air on Sundays.
5. “The Book of Boba Fett” – Star Wars fans won’t want to miss this Disney+ series that follows the iconic bounty hunter Boba Fett as he navigates the criminal underworld of the galaxy. New episodes premiere on Wednesdays.
6. “Killing Eve” – BBC America’s stylish and thrilling spy drama continues with new episodes on Sundays. Follow the cat-and-mouse game between intelligence agent Eve Polastri and assassin Villanelle.
So grab your popcorn and settle in for a week of exciting TV viewing! What shows are you looking forward to watching? Let us know in the comments.
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