What to Watch on TV This Week: NCIS: Origins, Paradise, Fire Country, and More!

The week of January 26th brings with it some much-anticipated premieres, returns, and finales. Whether you are getting excited about Watson, NCIS: Origins, Paradise, or NCIS: Sydney, there is something for everyone.

You also don’t want to miss exciting episodes of The Rookie, Fire Country, or Bookie. Here’s our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week!

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

Watson – Sunday, January 26th

Following the death of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson finds himself back to serving his community as a practicing physician at the local clinic. He finds himself solving the mysteries of the rare diseases his patients present with, leading him back to his old life. Watson premieres Sunday, January 26th on Sunday, January 26th at 10/9c on CBS.

Series Description: A year after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career at a clinic dedicated to the treatment of rare diseases. However, he soon finds that his old life is not done with him yet.

NCIS – Monday, January 27th

Parker’s favorite bakery is threatened, forcing the team to step in and help her with the blackmailers. When Torres’ secret romance is discovered, the work dynamics get tense. NCIS returns Monday, January 27th, at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: After NCIS learns that the owner of Parker’s favourite bakery is being blackmailed, they hatch a plan to save her from the perpetrators; tensions heighten when Torres’ secret romance is discovered.

NCIS: Origins – Monday, January 27th

A famed Marine commander’s son ends up dead, and the team investigates. Meanwhile, a pivotal part of Franks’ family’s past comes to light, stirring up some drama. NCIS: Origins returns Monday, January 27th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander’s son; a pivotal part of Franks’ past involving his family is revealed.

Paradise – Tuesday, January 28th

Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden team up as a secret service agent and the former president he is assigned to protect, respectively. It’s just another typical day until Collins, the secret service agent, discovers that his charge has been brutally murdered. Paradise premieres Tuesday, January 28th on Hulu.

Episode Description: It’s just another day in Paradise until Xavier Collins discovers one of the world’s most powerful individuals has been viciously murdered. Xavier analyzes the crime scene while recalling his complex relationship with the victim.

Will Trent – Tuesday, January 28th

Amanda focuses on helping Sunny adjust to her new life and school, while the team focuses on their latest case centered on espionage, double-crosses, and mistaken identity. Will’s feelings for Marion start to deepen into something more. Will Trent airs Tuesday, January 28th at 8/7c on ABC.

Episode Description: As the team delves into a tangled case of espionage, double-crosses and mistaken identity, Amanda helps Sunny adjust to her new life and school; Ormewood struggles with his divorce; Will’s feelings for Marion begin to deepen.

The Rookie – Tuesday, January 28th

Wesley returns to the DA office following his time with the LAPD, where he finds that his past can help the team’s present investigation. Elsewhere, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings about safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth. The Rookie airs Tuesday, January 28th at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the DA’s office where his past connects him to the team’s investigation; Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety; Lucy grows suspicious of Seth.

Mythic Quest – Wednesday, January 29th

Despite striking out on their own last season, Ian and Poppy have decided to come back to the studio. Unlike before, though, Poppy is letting her boyfriend distract her from being the usual workaholic she’s known to be. Mythic Quest Season 4 premieres Wednesday, January 29th on Apple TV+.

Season Description: Ian and Poppy have rejoined the studio after striking out on their own. But Poppy, ever the programming workaholic, now isn’t working as hard because she has a new boyfriend.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – Wednesday, January 29th

The latest superhero animated series, this new tale centers on Peter Parker right before he becomes the recognized hero, Spider-Man. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man premieres Wednesday, January 29th on Disney+.

Series Description: Following Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero.

The Recruit – Thursday, January 30th

Owen Hendricks, a successful CIA Lawyer, discovers that his latest threat just might be coming from inside the Agency itself. Meanwhile, he has to survive his precarious position in enemy territory in South Korea. The Recruit Season 2 premieres Thursday, January 30th on Netflix.

Season Description: CIA Lawyer, Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), gets pulled into a life-threatening espionage situation in South Korea, only to realize that the bigger threat just might be coming from inside the Agency.

Scamanda – Thursday, January 30th

Amanda Riley garnered attention from her community and the world over when she started documenting her cancer journey. Unfortunately, she was harboring a bigger, more sinister secret. Scamanda premieres Thursday, January 30th at 9/8c on ABC.

Series Description: Wife, mother and blogger Amanda Riley’s tragic cancer tale captivates thousands, but after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may prove to be her downfall.

Bookie – Thursday, January 30th

On the Season 2 finale, Danny and Ray work to finalize clients’ outstanding balances. Their friend Walt has decided to accept Botox treatments instead of a payment from one of his clients. Bookie Season 2 finale airs Thursday, January 30th on Max.

Episode Description: Danny and Ray collect money from clients with outstanding balances. They also meet with Walt, who has accepted Botox treatments instead of a payment from a plastic surgeon client. Walt suggests that Danny offer Botox treatments in Sandra’s store.

Matlock – Thursday, January 30th

Matty’s secret is in danger of being found out, causing Edwin to worry about her safety. Meanwhile, Matty is more concerned with helping Olympia take on Elijah’s cousin’s case. Matlock returns Thursday, January 30th at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah’s cousin’s wrongful termination case; Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught.

NCIS: Sydney – Friday, January 31st

The team is back on the case and hot on the trail of a rogue assassin. All the while, Special Agent Jackson is struggling to gain everyone’s trust and respect as the new boss. NCIS: Sydney Season 2 premieres Friday, January 31st at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: The team commits to do whatever it takes to crack the case of a rogue assassin on the run during NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson’s chaotic first day as boss.

Fire Country – Friday, January 31st

The Chezem Valley fire burns out of control, pushing Bode and Audrey to think creatively about an escape plan. Manny risks it all to find his missing daughter. Fire Country returns Friday, January 31st at 9/8c on CBS. 

Episode Description: With the Chezem Valley fire blazing out of control, Bode and Audrey must find a way to save themselves; Manny risks his freedom for his missing daughter; Eve tries to protect her father and their family’s ranch.

S.W.A.T. – Friday, January 31st

Hondo learns there is a $1 million bounty on his head, forcing the 20-Squad into a race against the clock. Meanwhile, Decon and Tan find themselves butting heads over Tan’s suggestions for the academy. S.W.A.T. returns Friday, January 31st at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: When Hondo learns there’s a $1 million bounty on his head, 20-Squad must race to uncover the mysterious enemy from Hondo’s past who’s intent on revenge; Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan’s changes to SWAT academy.

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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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