What to Watch on TV This Week: SNL50: The Anniversary Special, Paradise, Reacher, and More!

The week of February 16th brings with it some much-anticipated premieres, returns, and finales. From the premiere of The White Lotus and Reacher to the return of The Equalizer and One Chicago there is something to excitedly tune into every day this week. 

You also don’t want to miss exciting episodes of SNL50: The Anniversary Special, Doc, or Paradise. 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:

SNL50: The Anniversary Special – Sunday, February 16th

50 years ago in 1975, NBC changed the face of television with the premiere of a sketch comedy show with musical guests. Saturday Night Live started the careers of some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Now they return to celebrate the magic of Studio 8H. SNL50: The Anniversary Special airs Sunday, February 16th at 8/7c on NBC.

Event Description: The star-studded event will feature a half-century worth of sketches, cast members, Hosts, and other collaborators, in what will surely be one extraordinary evening.

The White Lotus – Sunday, February 16th

Welcome back to the resort life for another season of high-stakes adventure and relaxation. This time we take a look at the exploits of various guests and employees at a Thai resort. The White Lotus Season 3 premieres Sunday, February 16th at 9/8c on HBO and Max.

Season Description: The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

The Equalizer – Sunday, February 16th

Robyn McCall and her team race to find the culprit of a young girl getting shot. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi and Delilah get ready for their respective date nights. The Equalizer returns Sunday, February 16th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: After a young girl is the victim of a shootout, the team races to find out if a gang war is afoot and whether the crime is connected to a shipment of stolen guns McCall is chasing down; Aunt Vi and Delilah prepare for their respective dates.

American Murder: Gabby Petito – Monday, February 17th

Investigators dive into the details of Gabby Petito’s last days, uncovering information not previously revealed. From investigators to accounts from her loved ones, this true-crime series isn’t one you’ll want to miss. American Murder: Gabby Petito premieres Monday, February 17th on Netflix.

Documentary Description: What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito’s life? In this gripping true-crime series, her loved ones reveal the untold story of her tragic murder.

All American – Monday, February 17th

Jordan and Coach Bobby find themselves at odds when their latest addition remains on the sidelines. Meanwhile, The Eagles lose, pushing Cassius to bring KJ to a South Crenshaw game. All American airs Monday, February 17th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: When South Crenshaw’s latest addition remains sidelined, Jordan and Coach Bobby clash over his next steps; the Eagles’ devastating loss leads to finger-pointing from KJ; Cassius brings KJ to a South Crenshaw game.

Doc – Tuesday, February 18th

In the aftermath of Amy and Jake reconnecting the two find themselves working separate cases at work. Sonya finds herself struggling with her patient so she calls Amy in to help. Meanwhile, Jake and TJ go back and forth on the morality of a diagnosis. Doc airs Tuesday, February 18th at 9/8c on FOX.

Episode Description: Sonya wrestles with treating a guy from her past and must rely on Amy to help her; Richard deals with a family situation; Jake and TJ debate the moral implications of a diagnosis.

Paradise – Tuesday, February 18th

While Sinatra finds herself faced with the impact of Carl’s messages in the sky, she doubles down on preserving the current arrangement in Paradise. All the while, Xavier and Robinson are at her heels with their investigation into the now two suspicious deaths. Paradise airs Tuesday, February 18th on Hulu.

Episode Description: Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise

Good Cop/Bad Cop – Wednesday, February 19th

Clancy Brown, Leighton Meester, and Luke Cook prove that sometimes the family business isn’t all business, sometimes it’s down right hilarious. Brown as the police chief and Meester and Cook as two of his detectives find themselves navigating unique locals, limited resources, and their own personal relationship. Good Cop/Bad Cop premieres Wednesday, February 19th at 9/8c on The CW.

Series Description: Siblings working as detectives in a small town navigate quirky locals, limited resources, their strained relationship, and their father, who’s the police chief, in this comedic crime procedural.

Chicago Med – Wednesday, February 19th

Asher makes adjustments to her usual treatment plans when a religious young woman appears with an ectopic pregnancy. Meanwhile, Lenox’s mentorship is tested while Ripley continues to self-destruct. Chicago Med airs Wednesday, February 19th at 8/7c on NBC.

Episode Description: Lenox’s mentorship is put to the test; Asher helps a religious young woman with an ectopic pregnancy; Ripley’s self-destructive behavior continues to escalate.

Chicago Fire – Wednesday, February 19th

Inspired by a daring rescue at an adventure park, Kidd finds a way to make a ropes course for her Girls on Fire. Violet’s former nemesis asks for help and Herrmann puts his ingenuity to work to create a new cocktail. Chicago Fire airs Wednesday, February 19th at 9/8c on NBC.

Episode Description: After a daring rescue at an adventure park, Kidd asks Severide to create a ropes course for Girls on Fire; Violet’s former nemesis returns, pleading for her help; Herrmann creates a signature cocktail for Molly’s.

Chicago P.D. – Wednesday, February 19th

Atwater’s community-center project becomes threatened by a mounting street war. He works with the team to ensure his project can continue. Chicago P.D. airs Wednesday, February 19th at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode Description: A mounting street war threatens a community-center project that Atwater is trying to get off the ground.

Reacher – Thursday, February 20th

On the Season 3 premiere, Reacher goes undercover in order to rescue a DEA informant. Their being held by a dangerous criminal outfit, led by Reacher’s old enemy, forcing him to confront his past. Reacher Season 3 premieres Thursday, February 20th on Prime Video.

Episode Description: Reacher goes undercover to rescue a DEA informant held by a dangerous criminal organization, led by an old enemy, while confronting his own past.

Zero Day – Thursday, February 20th

This new thriller series dares to answer our biggest questions in today’s climate. When we can’t trust anything how do we know what’s real? Zero Day premieres Thursday, February 20th on Netflix.

Series Description: Zero Day asks the question on everyone’s mind — how do we find truth in a world in crisis, one seemingly being torn apart by forces outside our control? And in an era rife with conspiracy theory and subterfuge, how much of those forces are products of our own doing, perhaps even of our own imagining?

A Thousand Blows – Friday, February 21st

Two best friends move to London’s East End from Jamaica. They find themselves fighting for survival and against Sugar Goodson, a veteran boxer. A Thousand Blows premieres Friday, February 21st on Hulu. 

Episode Description: Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends from Jamaica, fight for survival in the violent melting pot of Victorian London’s East End; they come up against Sugar Goodson, a dangerous, veteran boxer.

Surface – Friday, February 21st

Sophie returns to her hometown of London and becomes entangled with the elite. She’s still in search of her identity when a journalist contacts her about a scandal. Surface Season 2 premieres Friday, February 21st on Apple TV+.

Season Description: Sophie, struggling to remember her past after a memory-wiping injury, returns to London, her hometown, and becomes entangled with elite British society, seeking answers about her identity and a journalist who unexpectedly contacts her about a scandal.

The Couple Next Door – Friday, February 21st

On the season finale, a violent showdown occurs on the Yorkshire Dales. In the process secrets spill out, causing relationships to be tested. The Couple Next Door finale airs Friday, February 21st at 9/8c on Starz.

Episode Description: Secrets spill out during a violent showdown on the Yorkshire Dales. Will anyone’s relationship survive?

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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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