What to Watch on TV: Bob Hearts Abishola, The Rookie, and Chicago Fire

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of February 25th include some captivating episodes,  long-awaited premieres, and a bit of wedding magic.

This week, we feature Bob Hearts Abishola, The Rookie, Chicago Fire, and more!

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

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live – Sunday, February 25th

Rick Grimes and Michonne make a triumphant return to The Walking Dead universe in this new series. They are in another world, tasked with finding themselves and each other as they face war against the dead. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premieres Sunday, February 25th at 9/8c on AMC.

Series Description: In another world, built on a war against the dead, Rick Grimes and Michonne attempt to find each other and who they were.

Bob Hearts Abishola – Monday, February 26th

Abishola’s usually strong friendship with Kemi is put on the line when Kemi voices her desire to forgo Nigerian tradition and wed in Vegas instead. Meanwhile, Bob and the Wheelers try to stop a strike from sinking the family business. Bob Hearts Abishola airs Monday, February 26th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS. You can also stream Bob Hearts Abishola on Paramount+.

Episode Description: Abishola and Kemi’s friendship is pushed to the edge when Kemi wants to disregard Nigerian tradition and have a Las Vegas wedding; Bob and the Wheelers have to avert a strike at MaxDot before it sinks the family business.

The Rookie – Tuesday, February 27th

It is wedding bells for John and Bailey! The team comes together to celebrate the couple’s happy day while Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test. The Rookie airs Tuesday, February 27th at 9/8c on ABC.

Episode Description: The team comes together to celebrate John and Bailey’s wedding; Celina discovers a discrepancy in her case, leading to a new discovery; Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test.

Shōgun – Tuesday, February 27th

In 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is in the battle of his life when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village. Shōgun premieres Tuesday, February 27th at 9/8c on FX.

 Series Description: Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

Chicago Fire – Wednesday, February 28th

At long last, Brett and Casey make it to the altar. The nuptials bring Firehouse 51 members, past and present, together as they celebrate the happy occasion and wish Brett well in her future endeavors. Chicago Fire airs Wednesday, February 28th at 9/8c on NBC. See more photos from the Chicago Fire wedding event here.

Episode Description: Firehouse 51 welcomes back some familiar faces and says goodbye to Brett; Violet scrambles to decorate Brett’s wedding venue; a call at the expo centre takes a shocking turn.

Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, February 28th

Ava steps in after noticing the tension between the members of Barbara’s church choir. Elsewhere, Melissa and Janine team up to investigate a suspicious substitute. Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday, February 28th at 9/8c on ABC.

Episode Description: When Barbara’s church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tensions in the group; Jacob’s eagerness for a full social calendar worries Gregory; Melissa and Janine investigate a new substitute.

Elsbeth – Thursday, February 29th

Elsbeth Tascioni uses her unconventional tactics as an attorney to make observations to corner criminals. Elsbeth premieres Thursday, February 29th at 10/9c on CBS. You can also stream Elsbeth on Paramount+.

Series Description: Astute but unconventional attorney Elsbeth Tascioni utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.

Law & Order: Organized Crime – Thursday, February 29th

The OCCB is pulled into a joint investigation with Staten Island when several bodies are found on the beach of a seaside town. The politics and secrets run abound in this community, making things more complicated for Stabler and the team. Law & Order: Organized Crime airs Thursday, February 29th at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode Description: When several bodies are found in a seaside town, Stabler navigates the politics and secrets of the close-knit community to find a potential serial killer; Jet brings a witness under her protection; tensions rise when Stabler skips his IAB meeting.

Sexy Beast – Thursday, February 29th

It’s the day of the final heist, and Gal, Don, and the boys race to play out their plan. Unfortunately, Gal’s actions could threaten everything. Sexy Beast finale airs Thursday, February 29th on Showtime on Paramount+.

Episode Description: On the day of the final heist, Gal, Don and the boys race to put their plan into action, but the consequences of Gal’s actions threaten to ruin everything.

Blood and Water – Friday, March 1st

Season 4 of Netflix’s series sees Puleng and Fiks navigating their senior year. They just want to keep moving forward, but their past pits them against each other. Blood and Water premieres Friday, March 1st on Netflix.

Season Description: Puleng and Fiks try to move on during their senior year, but the past pits them against each other when they discover that they’re still being targeted.

Dead Hot – Friday, March 1st

This new British comedy thriller explores themes of love, class, and identity through the friendship that evolves between Elliot and Jess after Elliot’s first love and Jess’s brother, Peter, dies. Dead Hot premieres Friday, March 1st on Prime Video.

Series Description: It explores themes of class, love and identity through the friendship of Elliot and Jess, brought together by the loss of Peter, Elliot’s first love interest and Jess’s brother.

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin – Friday, March 1st

Dick Turpin is well-known for his skills as a robber as well as his charm and great hair. He and his team of rogues work together to escape the clutches of a thief-taker while having adventures of their own. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin premieres Friday, March 1st on Apple TV+.

Series Description: Dick Turpin is a legendary British motorway robber, whose success is defined mostly by his charm, showmanship and great hair. Together with his gang of rogues, he sets out on new adventures, all while trying to escape the clutches of a thief-taker.

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