What you’ll want to watch this week
Steelers vs. Bills
Oversized yet highly mobile quarterback Josh Allen and his Bills have invited the Steelers up north to smash the latter’s playoff dreams into a fine winter powder. But with newly tested Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph at the helm, there will be plenty rooting for the scrappy underdog in one of several wild card games. 1 p.m. Sunday (CBS)
Other picks
Sunday
“Yellowstone”: In this season three broadcast debut, John (Kevin Costner) and the rest of the Dutton clan are licking their wounds and examining the damage done during last season’s battle. 8 p.m. (CBS)
“True Detective: Night Country”: In this season four premiere, eight men who operate a research station in Ennis, Alaska, disappear without a trace, so detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) must unearth the truths that lie buried under Alaska’s eternal ice. 9 p.m. (HBO)
“The Curse”: Starring Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder, this surreal series follows as newlyweds Whitney (Stone) and Asher (Fielder) set out to modernize their town with an eco-living vision, joined by a camera crew documenting the progress for TV. 9 p.m. (Showtime).
Monday
Eaglesvs. Buccaneers: The last game of the wild card round features NFC South champions Buccaneers, the best of a bad group, taking on a team with true Super Bowl aspirations. 8 p.m. (ESPN and ABC)
“75th Emmy Awards”: The Television Academy celebrates its diamond jubilee with this broadcast of the Emmy Awards live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony was originally scheduled for September 2023, but the writer’s strike pushed it back. Anthony Anderson hosts. 8 p.m. (Fox)
“I Am MLK Jr.”: In honor of MLK Day, the CW has a special presentation of the 2018 documentary covering the life and times of Martin Luther King Jr. Carmelo Anthony, Nick Cannon, Van Jones and others discuss his lasting impact on civil rights. 8 p.m. (WPNT)
Kraken vs. Penguins: Seattle, the NHL’s youngest franchise, will travel to Pittsburgh to take on one of its most decorated. 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
Tuesday
Syracuse vs. Pitt: The Orange and the Panthers clash on the court in an ACC battle. 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
“Only Murders in the Building”: Three new episodes air, following as Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) find the tables turned as a man spies on them, leading the trio of sleuths to ask their fans for help before becoming pariahs in the building. 9 p.m. (ABC)
“Fargo”: In this season five finale, seemingly ordinary housewife Dorothy “Dot” Lyon (Juno Temple), is ready to have it out with corrupt lawman Sheriff Roy Tillman (Jon Hamm) in hopes of living a life where she doesn’t need to keep looking over her shoulder. 10 p.m. (FX)
Wednesday
“Chicago Med”: In this season nine premiere, the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center’s elite team of dedicated doctors, nurses and staff face challenges as they do what it takes to treat their patients, sometimes in surprisingly inventive ways. 8 p.m. (NBC)
“Family Law”: In this season premiere, we continue to follow the trials and tribulations of the imperfect Svensson family, including Abby (Jewel Staite), her father, Harry (Victor Garber), and halfsiblings Daniel (Zach Small) and Lucy (Genelle Williams).
Thursday
“The Power of Film”: During the third episode of this series, host Howard Suber analyzes the power of character relationships and how a character becomes interesting through who they interact with. 8 p.m. (TCM)
“Law & Order”: Dun-dun! The season 23 premiere of two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute. Followed immediately by new seasons of “Law & Order SVU” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” 8 p.m. (NBC)
Friday
“RuPaul’s Drag Race”: The two groups of queens meet for the first time. Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of mother-inspired couture, and showcase three mom-themed looks for fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. 8 p.m. (MTV)
“Shark Tank”: Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Daymond John and other sharks consider investing in ideas from budding entrepreneurs with clever concepts. 8 p.m. (ABC)
Saturday
Pitt vs. Duke: Duke’s Blue Devils men’s basketball team is sporting a top 15 ranking at time of writing, a suffix the Panthers will look to add to or knock off entirely. 8 p.m. (ACC)
Penguins vs. Golden Knights: The expansion-born Las Vegas team has won a Stanley Cup more recently than the Penguins, but they still don’t have Sid the Kid. 10 p.m. (TBD)