What to Watch on TV: All American, The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder, Big Sky

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of February 20^th! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from marathons to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to while stuck inside.

This week’s picks include All American’s spin-off heads to college, The Proud Family is back, Big Sky returns, and more.

Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:

All American – Monday, February 21

Spencer and company are back after a brief hiatus, ready to pick things up where they left off. Spencer faces the decision of saving his teammates or his future, and college questions swirl around Olivia, Layla, and Asher. What does the first step in everyone’s paths look like? All American returns Monday, February 21 at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: With Spencer’s (Daniel Ezra) determination to protect his teammates from unjust punishment, he puts his own future at risk. Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) question their post-graduation plans only to find the answers where they least expect it. Asher (Cody Christian) is too proud to ask for help to pay for his dream college and takes his frustration out on the people trying to help him. Coop (Bre-Z) makes a heartbreaking decision when it comes to Amina (guest star Ella Simone Tabu.) Meanwhile, Billy (Taye Diggs) and Laura (Monet Mazur) deal with the aftermath of what happened to GW.

All American: Homecoming – Monday, February 21

Some of the All American crew is heading to college and are faced with new realities, choices, and consequences. All American: Homecoming debuts Wednesday, February 21 at 9/8c on The CW.

Episode Description: Simone (Geffri Maya) is excited to move into her dorm and start navigating life on her own terms, but her past choices present unexpected setbacks. Eager to turn the baseball team around, Damon (Peyton Alex Smith) and Coach Marcus (Cory Hardrict) are thrown an even bigger curve ball than they were anticipating. Meanwhile, Amara (Kelly Jenrette) faces the consequences of her actions, and what that means for her future.

Cat Burglar – Tuesday, February 22

Netflix’s latest interactive experiment will have viewers diving into a Tex Avery-inspired cartoon, answering trivia questions to help the protagonist break into a museum and get away without being noticed. Cat Burglar debuts Tuesday, February 22 on Netflix.

Series Description: This edgy, over-the-top, interactive, Tex Avery-inspired cartoon is from the creators of Black Mirror. By answering witty trivia questions, viewers must help Rowdy Cat get one over on Peanut the Security Pup and break into a museum to steal some prized paintings. With an average runtime of fifteen minutes, and over an hour and a half of animation to explore, viewers can play Cat Burglar multiple times and unlock previously unseen sequences of Rowdy trying to outsmart Peanut.

Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches – Wednesday, February 23

Five actors are tasked with bringing to the life the inimitable words of abolitionist, Frederick Douglass while scholars and historians offer context to each of the speeches read. Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches premieres Wednesday, February 23 at 10/9c on HBO.

Special Description:  Inspired by David Blight’s Pulitzer Prize winning biography, “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom” and executive produced by scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the HBO documentary FREDERICK DOUGLASS: IN FIVE SPEECHES brings to life the words of our country’s most famous anti-slavery activist. Acclaimed actors Nicole Beharie, Colman Domingo, Jonathan Majors, Denzel Whitaker and Jeffrey Wright draw from five of Douglass’ legendary speeches, to represent a different moment in the tumultuous history of 19th century America as well as a different stage of Douglass’ long and celebrated life. Famed scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and others provide context for the speeches, and, along with André Holland’s readings from Douglass’ autobiographies, remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.

Astrid & Lilly Save the World – Wednesday, February 23

Astrid and Lilly’s monster of the week continues to hit where it hurts as they are forced to relive some of their more traumatic childhood memories. Astrid & Lilly Save the World airs Wednesday, February 16 at 10/9c on Syfy.

Episode Description: A haunting monster forces everyone to relive their worst childhood memory.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder – Wednesday, February 23

Penny, her family, and her friends are back and dealing with all of the hilarity and tenacity they originally had as they live through the 2020s. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder debuts Wednesday, February 23 Disney+.

Series Description: A continuation of the acclaimed series, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” follows the adventures and misadventures of newly 14-year-old Penny Proud and her Proud Family as they navigate modern life with hilarity and heart. The 2020s brings new career highs for mom Trudy, wilder dreams for dad Oscar and new challenges for Penny, including a socially woke neighbor who thinks she has a lot to teach her, bullying social media influencers who want to cancel her and her own teenage hormones. Penny’s friends return, including Dijonay, LaCienega, Zoey and Michael. Penny’s Suga Mama also returns, ready as ever to dispense tough love or a gentle hand whenever Penny needs it. Among the new faces are Maya and KG, new kids who not only have to deal with the struggles of being the new kid but also having two dads, a first for Smithville.

Big Sky – Thursday, February 24

After a few months off, Jenny and Cassie are back and in search of answers in the aftermath of a crushing loss. Big Sky returns Thursday, February 24 at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: Reeling from the emotional news of Joseph’s death, Jenny and Cassie desperately search for answers. After Bridger and Madison receive a threatening call from Ren, Max and Rachel take matters into their own hands, frantically deciding to confide in Jenny about the drugs and money. Elsewhere, Dietrich becomes hellbent on revenge following his discovery of Travis’ betrayal; and Wolf and Agatha attempt to protect Phoebe, but thanks to Ronald, all does not go according to plan.

No Exit – Friday, February 25

Trapped in a rest stop during a storm, a young woman is found in a van leading to many suspects, a lot of questions, and no way out. No Exit debuts Friday, February 25 on Hulu.

Movie Description: A young woman becomes stranded in a motorway rest stop during a blizzard and discovers a kidnapped girl in a van. Determined to discover the identity of the kidnapper, she investigates the group of strangers trapped inside with her.

Vikings: Valhalla – Friday, February 25

Set over a century after the end of Vikings, this series follows the adventures of Leif Eriksson, Freydis Eriksdotter, and Prince Harald Sigurdsson as they navigate the rising tensions and threats of battle. Vikings: Valhalla debuts Friday, February 25 on Netflix.

Series Description: Set over a thousand years ago in the early 11th century, Vikings: Valhalla chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived — the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson), and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter). As tensions between the Vikings and the English royals reach a bloody breaking point and as the Vikings themselves clash over their conflicting Christian and pagan beliefs, these three Vikings begin an epic journey that will take them across oceans and through battlefields, from Kattegat to England and beyond, as they fight for survival and glory.

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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!

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