This Week’s Best Best
Saturday College Basketball 11 a.m. on KOMO, ABC
A rivalry that dates back 100 years gets another chapter today in Tucson as the Arizona Wildcats welcome in Pac-12 foes in the UCLA Bruins. The ninth-ranked Wildcats are led by a pair of budding stars in junior guard Kerr Kriisa and junior forward Azuolas Tubelis. Meanwhile, the No. 16 Bruins also have a stellar tandem in guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and point guard Tyger Campbell. This is the first meeting between these teams this year.
NFL Football 1:30 p.m. on CTVBC, KING, NBC
With the Wild Card games decided, the winners from last weekend advance to face division winners in the Divisional Round, which gets going with this AFC clash between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. Then later on Fox, two NFC rivals do battle when the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants. The victors today and tomorrow move on to play for a Super Bowl berth next weekend in the Conference Championship games.
Movie: She Went Missing 5 p.m. on LIFE; 9 p.m. on LIFE
After Maya Taylor, an investigative reporter, learns her childhood best friend has vanished without a trace, she gets assigned to cover the case herself. Returning to her hometown, she immediately confronts some old memories and rekindles past relationships. Worse, though, Maya’s homecoming attracts the attention of a long-dormant stalker from years ago, whose identity remains unknown. The more Maya investigates, the closer serious danger comes to her very doorstep. Corbin Reid (“How to Get Away With Murder”) and Jaime M. Callica (“Ruthless”) star in this 2022 thriller.
Movie: The Wedding Veil Journey 8 p.m. on W
Tracy (Alison Sweeney) is now head of the auction house and Nick’s (Victor Webster) restaurant is such a success, he’s looking at expanding. But their success comes at a cost, as it gives them little time to see each other. They agree to make time for their long overdue honeymoon and head to Greece. When a travel delay costs the couple their hotel room, they get the opportunity to stay on a remote island nearby in this 2023 romantic comedy.
Movie: The King’s Daughter 2 a.m. on STRZ2
Hoping to achieve immortality, King Louis XIV (Pierce Brosnan), the most powerful and influential monarch on the planet, captures a mermaid (Fan Bingbing) hoping to steal her life force. But a discovery by his illegitimate daughter, Marie-Josephe (Kaya Scodelario), threatens to ruin the king’s plans in this 2022 adventure film. Other stars include William Hurt, Benjamin Walker, Ben LloydHughes, Pablo Schreiber and Rachel Griffiths.
Sunday Accused 7 p.m. on KCPQ, FOX; 9 p.m. on CHBC, GLBBC
Told from the defendant’s point of view through flashbacks, this new series features a different crime, in a different city, with an entirely original cast for each episode. It opens with the defendant in a courtroom, with viewers knowing nothing about their crime or how they ended up on trial. In the end, audiences will discover how an ordinary person gets caught up in extraordinary circumstances, and how one impulsive decision can impact the course of that life — and the lives of others — forever. Rachel Bilson, Abigail Breslin, Michael Chiklis and Jack Davenport star.
Movie: Offside: The Harold Ballard Story 8 p.m. on CBUT
The chaotic, mercurial ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1972-1990 by Harold Ballard gets the documentary treatment by none other than Jason Priestley. This premiere shows Ballard as a larger-than-life Canadian and examines what made him behave the way he did. It makes for interesting viewing — especially Ballard’s stint in prison for fraud. Priestley takes us on a fantastic trip back to an era that was full of crazy and bombastic moments.
The Way Home 8 p.m. on W
More than 20 years ago, life changing events prompted Kat Landry (Chyler Leigh) to move away from her hometown. She remains estranged from her mother Del (Andie MacDowell), and Kat’s daughter Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow) has never met her grandmother and is unaware of the reasons for their fractured family. But with Kat’s marriage coming to an end and having just been laid off from her job, she decides to return home after receiving an unexpected letter from Del urging her to come back in this series premiere.
Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece 8 p.m. on KCTS
Eliza (Kate Phillips) finds herself investigating another mystery as she struggles to build her detective agency while juggling her relationship with Inspector William Wellington (Stuart Martin), the Duke. Eliza is on the trail of a notorious conman and tracks him down to a hotel in a remote part of France. She believes she has finally caught Scotland Yard’s most wanted man, but she’s not the only hotel guest who wants to claim the reward in the new episode “Hotel St. Marc.”
Monday Darcey & Stacey 5 p.m. on TLC; 9 p.m. on TLC
With Georgi now firmly in the rearview mirror, Darcey is looking to get back into the dating scene. And in the Season 4 premiere episode “Single Life & Sibling Strife,” the twins decide to split their time between Connecticut and sultry Miami. But while Darcey gets back into the dating pool, Stacey clashes with Florian over wedding plans and expenses. Meanwhile, the twins’ relationship is at stake when Darcey feels Stacey is sabotaging her.
Movie: The Omega Man 5 p.m. on TCM
Before Will Smith put his own spin on the tale in “I Am Legend,” and a few years after Vincent Price did it with “The Last Man on Earth,” this 1971 sci-fi tale cast Charlton Heston as a survivor of a plague that turns people into murderous mutants. He attempts to create a serum from his own vaccinated blood to give to others who haven’t yet succumbed. But those mutants put up a good fight. Rosalind Cash and Paul Kosio also star. The film airs as part of the channel’s theme of “After the Apocalypse.”
The Unusual Suspects 6 p.m. on DRAMA; 1:50 a.m. on DRAMA
When a $16 million necklace is taken from self-made businesswoman Roxanne Waters’ (Michelle Vergara Moore) home in an elaborate heist, the ensuing police investigation exposes cracks in Eastern Sydney’s sparkling façade in the series premiere episode “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” With the stakes getting increasingly higher, can the masterminds stop themselves from turning on each other, or will they discover a friendship worth more than diamonds? Miranda Otto, Aina Dumlao, Lena Cruz, Sandy Gore and Susana Downes also star.
The Bachelor 8 p.m. on KOMO, ABC
Charming 26-year-old tech executive Zach Shallcross’ journey to find love continues when he becomes the leading man for the Season 27 premiere episode. Following an emotional realization about his future with Rachel Recchia, Shallcross won Bachelor Nation’s affection when he made the difficult decision to end his journey on “The Bachelorette.” Now, the charismatic California native begins handing out roses in hopes of finding the woman of his dreams.
All American 8 p.m. on CW
Laura (Monet Mazur) throws Billy (Taye Diggs) a surprise birthday party and everyone comes together to roast him. Then Spencer (Daniel Ezra) makes an effort to do what’s best for himself, hoping it helps both Olivia (Samantha Logan) and himself move on. And Jayme (guest star Miya Horcher) offers some sage advice to Asher (Cody Christian) about his speech with JJ (Hunter Clowdus), but she ignores her own about watching out for red flags in the new episode “Feel So Good.”
The Good Doctor 10:01 p.m. on CTVBC, KOMO, ABC
A surprise pregnancy for Lea (Paige Spara) and Shaun (Freddie Highmore) also comes with news about potential complications. Meanwhile, Doctors Park (Will Yun Lee), Reznick (Fiona Gubelman) and Allen (Bria Henderson) treat a teen with Gardner’s syndrome whose past surgical history jeopardizes the outcome of his current one in the new episode “Quiet and Loud.”
Tuesday Movie: Peg O’ My Heart 5 p.m. on TCM
As part of the channel’s tribute to “Star of the Month” Marion Davies, Peg (Davies) and her father Pat (J. Farrell MacDonald) live a simple life in an Irish fishing village. One day Sir Gerald (Onslow Stevens) arrives at the village to tell Pat that Peg is heir to the estate of her grandfather, who hated Pat. But she must go to England for three years to learn to be a lady and that Pat can never see her again in this 1933 drama.
Gold Rush 6 p.m. on DISC; 11 p.m. on DISC
Another round of troublesome challenges face all the crews in the new episode “Gremlins.” Parker Schnabel’s crew is hit with a series of mysterious breakdowns at the Airstrip. Meanwhile, Fred’s mechanic must decode a washplant belt issue to stay on Freedom Cut gold. Elsewhere, Dave’s team digs into virgin ground on Glacier Creek.
The Winchesters 6 p.m. on SCIFI; 9 p.m. on SCIFI, CW
With some intense emotions still lingering after their high stakes recovery mission, Mary (Meg Donnelly) and John (Drake Rodger) stay close to home to watch over a newly returned Samuel Campbell (guest star, Tom Welling). When Latika (Nida Khurshid) and Carlos (JoJo Fleites) split off to investigate the death of a musician, Carlos is forced to face a part of his past he has been avoiding. And Millie (Bianca Kajlich) spends time helping Samuel recover in the new episode “Hang on to Your Life.”
9-1-1: Lone Star 8 p.m. on CTVBC, KCPQ, FOX
The Season 4 premiere episode “The New Hotness,” finds Owen (Rob Lowe), Tommy (Gina Torres) and the rest of the 126 being called into action to a county fair when a “derecho,” a band of rapidly moving severe thunderstorms, hits Austin, causing hurricaneand tornado-force winds, heavy rains, flash floods and a wide path of destruction. And just when they think it couldn’t get worse, temperatures soar up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit in the city.
American Auto 8:30 p.m. on KING, NBC
The floundering horsepower behind Payne Motors is back for its Season 2 premiere and Katherine (Ana Gasteyer) and her team are on the verge of bringing back an American legend. But ineptitude and egos put everything at hilarious risk. Harriet Dyer, Jon Barinholtz, Humphrey Ker, Michael B. Washington, Tye White and X Mayo also star.
American Masters 9 p.m. on KCTS
The new episode “Roberta Flack,” follows the music icon from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly,” Flack’s virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. Detailing her story in her own words, this film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson and more.
Wednesday Movie: The Italian Job 5 p.m. on TCM
Airing as part of the channel’s spotlight on car chases, Charlie (Michael Caine) has a “job” to do. Having just left prison, he finds one of his friends has attempted a high risk job in Italy right under the nose of the Mafia. Charlie’s friend doesn’t get very far, so Charlie takes over the “job.” Using three Mini Coopers, a couple of Jaguars, and a bus, he hopes to bring Torino to a standstill, steal the gold, and escape in this 1969 comedy caper.
Dirty Old Cars 10 p.m. on HIST; 12 a.m. on HIST
Across America, under layers of dust, mold, mud, and grime, thousands of beautiful cars are waiting for someone to come along and give them the one thing they need to get back on the road: a bath. This series premiere follows the owners and staff of three of the best detailing shops in the country as they hunt down forgotten gems that are on the fast track to scrap. They buy, clean, and flip the dirtiest and most disgusting cars.
Thursday Movie: Biloxi Blues 5 p.m. on TCM
Matthew Broderick reprises his Broadway performance as Eugene Jerome, the engagingly naive alter ego of Neil Simon, in this 1988 comedy, the second of the playwright’s three stories about the character (“Brighton Beach Memoirs” was first, “Broadway Bound” last). Eugene joins the military during World War II, and his basic training in Mississippi pits him against a no-nonsense sergeant (Christopher Walken). Penelope Ann Miller co-stars. The film airs as part of the channel’s special theme that highlights the Jewish experience.
Swamp People 9 p.m. on HIST
It’s an all-out battle as hunters go head-to-head in a competition to win 350 new alligator tags at the end of the season in the Season 14 premiere episode “Gator War.” Troy aims to get an early lead, while Ronnie sets his sights on dethroning the King of the Swamp. Willie and Little Willie chase nothing but monsters. Ashley steps up to captain her own boat. And Leron and Porkchop go all out but struggle to put their treble hook to good use.