What to Watch on TV: Chicago P.D., Star Trek: Picard, Carnival Row, and 9-1-1: Lone Star
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of February 12th! This week promises a long-awaited return, a few intensely dramatic episodes, and a few fun premieres.
This week we feature Chicago P.D., Star Trek: Picard, Carnival Row, 9-1-1: Lone Star, and many more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
The Last of Us – Sunday, February 12th
The latest episode of HBO’s epic drama takes place in Kansas City and introduces a video game character, Henry. Meanwhile, Melanie Lynskey’s Kathleen will return once more. The Last of Us airs Sunday, February 12th at 9/8c on HBO and HBO Max.
Series Description: Joel and Ellie, a pair connected through the harshness of the world they live in, are forced to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across a post-outbreak America.
All American – Monday, February 13th
While Layla clashes with her father about her latest career move, Olivia finds that using a pseudonym isn’t all it’s cracked up to be once she finds success. All American airs Monday, February 13th at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: Layla clashes with her father over a decision she made about Keating Records; Olivia contends with success behind a pseudonym; Preach gets a surprise visit from Amina; Asher receives some life-changing news.
9-1-1: Lone Star – Tuesday, February 14th
T.K. desperately searches for a missing Carlos, who has been taken in his pursuit of the truth behind Iris’ capture. Owen’s investigation into the Honor Dogs reaches a head. 9-1-1: Lone Star airs Tuesday, February 14th at 8/7c on FOX.
Episode Description: As Owen wears an FBI wire for his meeting with O’Brien, The Honor Dogs crash the meet-up and let them know there’s an infiltrator in their midst; a frantic TK desperately searches for a missing Carlos, who is being held captive.
FBI – Tuesday, February 14th
A professional informant is found dead outside an abandoned factory, which the team investigates while Maggie reconnects with her old mentor. FBI airs Tuesday, February 14th at 8/7c on CBS.
Episode Description: The team investigates the murder of a professional informant after he’s found dead outside an abandoned factory; Maggie reconnects with an old colleague and mentor.
African Queens – Wednesday, February 15th
Jada Pinkett-Smith narrates this docu-series that tells rich stories of prominent women rulers in Africa throughout history. The first set of episodes focuses on Queen Njinga. African Queens airs Wednesday, February 15th on Netflix.
Series Description: Tracing the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid numerous family betrayal and political rivalries.
Chicago P.D. – Wednesday, February 15th
An investigation into a drug runner and a secret threaten to dig up the past for Voight and Assistant State’s Attorney Nina Chapman. Chicago P.D. airs Wednesday, February 15th at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: Voight and the team help Assistant State’s Attorney Nina Chapman pursue a drug runner who dodged prison years ago after Chapman’s informant mysteriously disappeared. The investigation takes a turn when Voight uncovers a damaging secret from Chapman’s past, threatening the investigation and Chapman’s career.
Star Trek: Picard – Thursday, February 16th
The Star Trek: Picard Season 3 premiere reunites Picard with his old crew of the USS Enterprise. Together they fight off a new enemy, Vadic, who has been targeting all of them. Star Trek: Picard airs Thursday, February 16th on Paramount+.
Season Description: The third and final season of the American television series Star Trek: Picard features the character Jean-Luc Picard during the 25th century as he reunites with the former command crew of the USS Enterprise, who are being hunted by a mysterious new enemy, Vadic.
Ghosts – Thursday, February 16th
Love is in the air as Thorfinn asks Sam and Jay to create an epic first date with Flower. Meanwhile, not everyone is thrilled with Nigel’s presence in the house. Ghosts airs Thursday, February 16th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS. You can also catch up on past episodes of Ghosts with a Paramount+ free trial.
Episode Description: Sam and Jay help Thorfinn create a perfect first date with Flower. Also, Hetty feels slighted by the ghosts’ new housemate, Nigel
Animal Control – Thursday, February 16th
Keeping animals under control is a serious business. The latest FOX sitcom is here to show that animals aren’t so hard to understand. Animal Control premieres Thursday, February 16th at 9/8c on FOX.
Series Description: A group of local animal control workers’ lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. Leading the crew is Frank, an opinionated, eccentric animal control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. In his past life as a cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, leaving him cynical and curmudgeonly. Despite his rough exterior, he is blessed with an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
Law & Order: Organized Crime – Thursday, February 16th
With Jet in danger during her undercover assignment, the task force fights the clock to bring her back unharmed. During all the chaos, Teddy manages to escape their clutches and disappears. Law & Order: Organized Crime airs Thursday, February 16th at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: When a member of the task force goes missing, Teddy takes advantage of the chaos to make his escape; Bell secures a key piece of evidence in her case against Murphy.
Hello Tomorrow! – Friday, February 17th
Jack Billings leads a team of sales associates aiming to revitalize lives in a retro-futuristic world by selling off timeshares for the moon. Hello Tomorrow! airs Friday, February 17th on Apple TV+.
Series Description: In a retro-futuristic world, charismatic salesman Jack Billings leads a team of fellow sales associates determined to revitalize their customers’ lives by hawking timeshares on the moon.
Carnival Row – Friday, February 17th
After nearly four years, the Prime Video fantasy series is back for its second and final season. Philo investigates a series of gruesome murders while Vignette and Black Raven plot payback. Carnival Row airs Friday, February 17th on Prime Video.
Season Description: In a fantasy world where humans and creatures clash, season 2 of Carnival Row picks up with former inspector Rycroft Philostrate (AKA Philo) investigating a series of gruesome murders stoking social tension. Vignette Stonemoss and the Black Raven plot payback for the unjust oppression inflicted by The Burgue’s human leaders, Jonah Breakspear and Sophie Longerbane. Tourmaline inherits supernatural powers that threaten her fate and the future of The Row
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Mads Misasi
Mads is a part-time entertainment journalist and full-time marketing content creator. They love any and all TV Dramas with a few sitcoms mixed in. Join in the fun talking about TV by following them on Twitter: @dorothynyc89.