What to Watch on TV: Quiet on Set, Night Court, and Road House

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of March 17th include some captivating episodes, riveting documentaries, enticing premieres, and a few films.

This week, we feature Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Night Court, Road House, and more!

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

The Equalizer – Sunday, March 17th

McCall steps in to help Dante when his old training partner gets taken hostage. Meanwhile, Dee learns the reality of social media when she finds out some teens are bullying her online. The Equalizer airs Sunday, March 17th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: After Dante’s old training partner is taken hostage while working under cover in an illegal casino, McCall hires J.J., a former gambling addict, to assist with the mission; Dee learns that some students have been bullying her on a social media page.

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV – Sunday, March 17th

Dan Schneider is well-known for making children’s TV what it is today. He reigned over Nickelodeon during the 90s and 00s, but all was not well behind the scenes. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV airs Sunday, March 17th at 9/8c on ID and Max.

Series Description: A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Young Royals – Monday, March 18th

After the events of Wilhelm’s birthday party, will Wilmon find their happy ending or go their separate ways — their differences finally being too much? Young Royals series finale airs Monday, March 18th on Netflix.

Series Description: Wilhelm starts dreaming of a future filled with freedom and unconditional love far away from the royal obligations – but when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne, his dilemma is heightened as he has to make a choice. Love or duty.

Stormy – Monday, March 18th

If there is one name synonymous with Donald Trump, it would have to be Stormy Daniels. Follow along as this documentary explores her life before and after the scandal came to light. Stormy airs Monday, March 18th on Peacock.

Documentary Description: The film follows Stormy Daniels, as she navigates being a mother, artist, and advocate working hard to reinvent herself following the Stormy Daniels–Donald Trump scandal.

Night Court – Tuesday, March 19th

The British invade the Night Court when Gurgs’ royal boyfriend, played by Our Flag Means Death‘s Rhys Darby, makes a visit to see her. Things don’t go smoothly, leaving Gurg to question whether or not they are meant to stay together. Night Court airs Tuesday, March 19th at 8/7c on NBC.

Episode Description: When Gurgs’ royal boyfriend pays a surprise visit, she questions their compatibility; Dan defends his family’s honour after he discovers a feud that dates back centuries.

Extended Family – Tuesday, March 19th

Jim and Trey must team up for the Celtics’ annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser in order to save everyone from embarrassment. Veteran Celtics player Paul Pierce guest stars. Extended Family airs Tuesday, March 19th at 8:30/7:30c on NBC.

Episode Description: When Jim learns of Trey’s St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser plans, he offers his expertise in an effort to save Trey and the Celtics from embarrassment.

X-Men ’97 – Wednesday, March 20th

Playing into nostalgia, this reboot follows a band of mutants with supernatural abilities as they work to save the world. X-Men ’97 premieres Wednesday, March 20th on Disney+.

Series Description: A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they’re challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.

Animal Control – Wednesday, March 20th

While Shred experiences the horrors of the night shift, Emily tries to identify Victoria’s secret admirer. Animal Control airs Wednesday, March 20th at 8/7c on Fox.

Episode Description: Frank unearths an illegal animal smuggling ring while Shred’s first night shift introduces him to the world of Furry parties. Victoria has a secret admirer, and Emily is hellbent on helping her figure out who it is. Patel and Templeton get stuck working together for the day

Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, March 20th

Janine continues to work on getting her library program approved through the district, and at Abbott, the teachers attend CPR training. Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday, March 20th at 9/8c on ABC.

Episode Description: Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools. Elsewhere, the other teachers must complete CPR training, and Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension program.

3 Body Problem – Thursday, March 21st

When humans interact with an alien species, it sets off a domino effect of consequences across time and space. 3 Body Problem premieres Thursday, March 21st on Netflix.

Series Description: A fateful decision in 1960s China echoes across space and time to a group of scientists in the present, forcing them to face humanity’s greatest threat.

Road House – Thursday, March 21st

A remake of the classic Patrick Swayze film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, and Billy Magnussen. The story follows Dalton, who has just quit his career as a UFC fighter, as he takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida roadhouse. Road House premieres Thursday, March 21st on Prime Video.

Film Description: Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

Halo – Thursday, March 21st

As Season 2 wraps up, the TV series finally brings the show into the game universe. From the looks of things, the actions of Master Chief could possibly bring about The Flood, an infamous alien species in the game. Halo season finale airs Thursday, March 21st on Paramount+.

Series Description: Master Chief, a cybernetically enhanced super-soldier, defends humanity from the alien Covenant in the 26th century.

Shirley – Friday, March 22nd

Regina King takes on the role of a lifetime by depicting Shirley Chisholm, the first-ever Black congresswoman. Chisholm runs a trailblazing campaign in an attempt to become the President during the 1972 election season. Shirley premieres Friday, March 22nd on Netflix.

Film Description: In 1972, the first-ever Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, launched a trailblazing campaign to become the president of the United States.

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