What to Watch on TV This Week: Dark Winds, Doc, The Wheel of Time, and More!

The week of March 9th brings some much-anticipated premieres, returns, and finales. We have the second half of 9-1-1 and Doctor Odyssey‘s midseason premieres.

You also don’t want to miss the exciting premieres of Dark Winds, The Righteous Gemstones, The Wheel of Time, or Dope Thief. 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:

Dark Winds – Sunday, March 9th

Lt. Leaphorn and Sgt. Chee are back to investigate the disappearance of a young Navajo boy. Meanwhile, Manuelito makes a discovery as she adjusts to the border patrol, and an FBI agent comes to town. Dark Winds Season 3 premieres Sunday, March 9th at 9/8c on AMC.

Episode Description: Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Sgt. Jim Chee investigate the disappearance of a Navajo boy; Manuelito makes a sinister discovery while adjusting to life on the border patrol; an FBI agent comes to solve a case linked to Leaphorn’s recent past.

The Righteous Gemstones – Sunday, March 9th

In the fourth and final season, the Gemstone siblings’ lives are much different now that Elijah has retired. They must figure out how to come together and live up to the community’s expectations. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 premieres Sunday, March 9th, at 10/9c on HBO and Max.

Season Description: The Gemstone siblings — Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin are struggling to keep up appearances and live up to the expectations of the community after the retirement of their father, Elijah.

The Hunting Party – Monday, March 10th

A hoarder-turned-serial killer named Arlo Brandt comes forth with a newly found purpose on The Hunting Party Season 1 Episode 6. Bex and the team must get inside his mind before he finds any more victims. The Hunting Party airs Monday, March 10th at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode Description: Arlo Brandt, a hoarder-turned-serial killer, emerges from the Pit with newly found purpose; as Arlo hunts for innocent victims, Bex and the team must get inside a deranged mind.

Doc – Tuesday, March 11th

Amy has finally reached the milestone she’s been aching for since the start of the season: to practice medicine without supervision. Unfortunately, her first solo patient is TJ’s dad, which makes things more difficult. Meanwhile, Richard tries to keep the truth about Dixon from getting out. Doc airs Tuesday, March 11th at 9/8c on FOX.

Episode Description: Amy, finally allowed to practice medicine again without supervision, struggles to diagnosed her most complicated patient yet: TJ’s dad. Sonya and Jake treat a single mom who’s reluctant to stay in the hospital. Richard tries to contain the truth about Dixon.

The Irrational – Tuesday, March 11th

A community theatre actor is murdered, forcing Alec and Rose to go undercover in the production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” They soon find out that joining the show might actually be more dangerous than they thought. The Irrational airs Tuesday, March 11th at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode Description: In order to solve an actor’s murder, Alec and Rose must go undercover to infiltrate a community theater production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” but joining the cast may put them right in the killer’s crosshairs.

Wild Cards – Wednesday, March 12th

A mysterious murder occurs in an eccentric family, pulling Max and Ellis into the mix. With money on the line, everyone is a suspect, so Max takes on a psychic persona to get answers. Wild Cards airs Wednesday, March 12th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: Max and Ellis investigate a mysterious murder among an eccentric family where everyone is a suspect with riches on the line. Max adopts a psychic persona and holds a séance to summon the true killer.

Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, March 12th

It’s karaoke night for the teachers, an attempt to let loose and wind down. It’s also an opportunity for Jacob to reunite with an old friend. Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday, March 12th at 8:30/7:30c on ABC.

Episode Description: When the teachers hit a karaoke bar for a night of fun, Jacob bumps into an old friend.

The Wheel of Time – Thursday, March 13th

The challenges between the light and the dark become more and more complicated, forcing Rand to make some tough decisions. In the process, Rand becomes unrecognizable to those who know him best. The Wheel of Time Season 3 premieres Thursday, March 13th on Prime Video.

Season Synopsis: After defeating Ishamael at the end of Season Two, Rand reunites with his friends at Falme and is declared the Dragon Reborn. But in Season Three, the threats against the Light are multiplying: the White Tower stands divided, the Black Ajah run free, old enemies return to the Two Rivers, and the remaining Forsaken are in hot pursuit of the Dragon… including Lanfear, whose relationship with Rand will mark a crucial choice between Light and Dark for them both. As the ties to his past begin to unravel, and his corrupted power grows stronger, Rand becomes increasingly unrecognizable to his closest allies, Moiraine and Egwene. These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.

Adolescence – Thursday, March 13th

13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for killing one of his schoolmates. The situation turns his family’s life on its head and forces them to confront their worst nightmare. Adolescence premieres Thursday, March 13th on Netflix.

Series Description: A family’s world turns upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for murdering a schoolmate. The charges against their son force them to confront every parent’s worst nightmare.

Long Bright River – Thursday, March 13th

Amanda Seyfried stars as Mickey Fitzpatrick, an officer who patrols the opioid-filled streets of Philadelphia. Her personal life intersects with her professional one when a string of murders in her district have ties to her past. Long Bright River premieres Thursday, March 13th on Peacock.

Series Description: Mickey Fitzpatrick is a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in her district, she realizes that her personal history might be related to the case. With an empathetic vision of those struggling with addiction and their families, Mickey’s journey illustrates the collective power of an underserved community and, through several unexpected twists, subverts expectations around whom society perceives as heroes and villains.

9-1-1 – Thursday, March 13th

On 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 10, Chimney returns home from dinner with the team to find Jee alone and Maddie nowhere to be found. He then gathers everyone and enlists the help of Athena and Romera to find her alive. The 9-1-1 midseason premiere concludes Thursday, March 13th at 8/7c on ABC.

Episode Description: Following Maddie’s mysterious 9-1-1 call, Chimney returns home to find his daughter alone and Maddie nowhere to be found; he then enlists Athena and Romero to help investigate.

Doctor Odyssey – Thursday, March 13th

Max, Tristan, Avery, and Brooke find treating the shark attack victims very hard when the power goes out. Meanwhile, romantic tensions emerge between Max and Brooke as the team finds they have to perform an emergency surgery. The Doctor Odyssey midseason premiere concludes Thursday, March 13th at 9/8c on ABC.

Episode Description: Amid a power outage, Max, Tristan, Avery and Brooke struggle to treat shark-inflicted wounds. As romantic tensions flare between Max and Brooke and new sparks fly between two former flames, the team must perform an emergency operation.

Dope Thief – Friday, March 14th

A couple of con men, who’ve been friends their whole lives, pose as DEA agents to steal narcotics from a home. They soon find out that they are in over their heads when it’s revealed that their stolen stash is part of one of the largest hidden narcotics corridors of the Eastern Seaboard. Dope Thief premieres Friday, March 14th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: Two lifelong friends pose as DEA agents to rob a house, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they reveal and unravel a big hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard.

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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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