What to watch WEDNESDAY
January 18, 2023
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
NBA Basketball ESPN, Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Live
The Atlanta Hawks are at the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves are at the Denver Nuggets for tonight’s NBA doubleheader on ESPN.
Chicago Med NBC, 7 p.m.
In “We All Know What They Say About Assumptions,” Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson), Maggie (Marlyne Barrett) and Crockett (Dominic Rains) help victims of a hit-and-run accident; Will (Nick Gehlfuss) struggles to diagnose a patient with seizures; and Hannah (Jessy Schram) and Archer (Steven Weber) clash with Jack Dayton (Sasha Roiz).
Nature: ‘Wildheart’ PBS, 7 p.m., WTTW Chicago, 8 p.m.
The Scots pine tree, the symbol of Scotland, stands firm against the assaults of a fickle climate and is at the center of a complex ecosystem offering a home to an abundance of wildlife, from the iconic golden eagle to the feisty red squirrel. But as one of Scotland’s longest-living species, the tree has also been witness to the island’s history. This film depicts 500 years in the life of a Scots pine and its ever-changing wild highland home.
Brother vs. Brother: No Rules HGTV, 8 p.m.
In “Who’s King of the Kitchens,” Drew and Jonathan Scott each renovate their kitchen and dining room but run into space and structure issues. Alex Guarnaschelli (Alex vs. America) and Veronica Valencia (Revealed) stop by to judge the rooms and name a challenge winner. The winner is awarded a romantic dinner from a famous Michelin chef.
Home Economics Season Finale
ABC, 8:30 p.m.
In the Season Three finale, titled “Emergency Preparedness Kit, $129.99,” a natural disaster strikes, trapping the family under one roof and without power.
Big Sky ABC, 9 p.m. Season Finale
With Denise’s (Dedee Pfeiffer) and Emily’s (Cree) lives on the line, Jenny (Katheryn Winnick) and Beau (Jensen Ackles) are determined to bring the Bleeding Heart Killer to justice in the third-season finale, titled “That Old Feeling.”
Tough as Nails CBS, 9 p.m.
Season Three competitor and diesel mechanic Quincey Walker returns to guide the crews through a series of auto-service challenges in the new episode “That’s a Safety Hazard.”
Dirty Old Cars New Series
History, 9 p.m.
This half-hour series, which kicks off with back-to-back episodes, follows top detailing shops across the nation that take on the task of rescuing classic cars trapped under layers of muck and decay. In the series-premiere episode, an ’81 Camaro Z28 covered in dirt and filth needs a major transformation to get it back on the road, and a ’72 Ford Maverick encrusted with years of mold and debris must be meticulously revitalized for a client with sentimental attachment.
Chicago P.D. NBC, 9 p.m.
In “I Can Let You Go,” Sean O’Neal (Jefferson White) surprises Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) with a call from prison, revealing sensitive information. While Upton grapples with how to keep O’Neal at a distance, the team quickly mobilizes to stop a crime in progress before it is too late.
Grown-ish
Freeform, 9:30 p.m. New Episodes
This Black-ish spinoff returns from its Season Five winter hiatus with new episodes, starting with “Fool’s Paradise,” in which Zoey (Yara Shahidi) and Aaron (Trevor Jackson) have an unexpected run-in at the San Francisco airport, leading them to unpack the highs and lows of their long-distance relationship.