What to Watch the Week of February 11: Travis and Taylor on the Tremendous Bowl, Gina Rodriguez’s New Rom-Com, and extra

Travis and Taylor take Vegas. I imply, actually, what else are we presupposed to name as we speak’s Tremendous Bowl in Sin Metropolis? We have all clearly moved on from whether or not she’ll actually make it back from Tokyo in time (she ought to). As an alternative, we discover ourselves debating issues like what number of occasions the NFL cameras will cut away to point out Taylor, and if she and Travis will give us another PDA session on the sphere ought to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs win. Or whether or not Donna Kelce will watch the massive recreation from the stands or in a suite.

When you’re exhausted, I do not blame you.

No, we do not know the place Taylor is sitting. Or Donna. Or Ed. Or Jason and Kylie. Or if Scott and Andrea shall be there, too. We do not understand how usually the NFL cameras will present Taylor. Or what she’ll be wearing. Or if she’ll be on the sphere. Overlook the times of debating which crew will win; we have clearly moved well beyond that. I imply, Vegas is currently betting on whether or not Travis will suggest to Taylor ought to his Chiefs win back-to-back championships.

And that is why we’ll watch. However we do know different issues concerning the recreation’s dwell leisure, together with the truth that Usher will headline the Apple Music Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present. And that nation music corridor of famer Reba McEntire will sing the nationwide anthem, whereas hip-hop-rock artist Put up Malone will carry out “America the Stunning.” And Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Andra Day, will sing “Raise Each Voice and Sing.” Plus, we’re listening to there is likely to be some shock company throughout Usher’s halftime present, so try who these A-listers is likely to be, here.

We additionally know half the Tremendous Bowl commercials already, like Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer reuniting for an Uber Eats advert. And Quinta Brunson talking finances for Turbo Tax. And that CBS will use the chance to preview numerous their returning reveals this week (Younger Sheldon, Ghosts, Blue Bloods, and so on.). Talking of Younger Sheldon, when you’ve caught up on the present due to Netflix (the place it is constantly been within the prime 10), there’s a complete chapter concerning the sequence in The Large Bang Concept: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Collection, out there now with new photos in paperback.

However when you aren’t into the Tremendous Bowl, then the Pet Bowl shall be there for you, with extra puppies than ever. Plus, Curb Your Enthusiasm will air one other new episode, in addition to True Detective (which really has already dropped a brand new episode so it would not conflict with the Tremendous Bowl).

And on that be aware, try every little thing else coming your manner this week, from J. Lo’s new album and musical movie (I do not know what else you name it) to Gina Rodriguez within the Netflix rom-com, Gamers. I will see you again right here subsequent week for extra award reveals because the Folks’s Selection Awards and SAG Awards are upon us.

Sunday, February 11

Pet Bowl (Animal Planet): This yr’s occasion would be the largest but, that includes 131 puppies, 73 shelters and rescues throughout 36 states and territories, together with the all-time smallest pup, Sweetpea, at 1.7 lbs and the largest, Levi the Nice Dane at 70 lbs. It is Staff Ruff vs. Staff Fluff as they pursue the Lombarky trophy. 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT/11 a.m. PT

Tremendous Bowl LVIII (CBS/Paramount+): in Las Vegas protection begins at 11:30am ET Put up Malone, Reba McEntire and Andra Day will carry out in the course of the pre-game for Tremendous Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, the NFL has introduced. The sport shall be performed at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, and can air on CBS. The NFL beforehand introduced Usher because the headliner of the Apple Music Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present. Nation Music Corridor of Famer McEntire will sing the nationwide anthem, multiplatinum hip-hop-rock artist Malone will carry out “America the Stunning,” and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-actor Andra Day will sing “Raise Each Voice and Sing.” The nationwide anthem and “Raise Each Voice and Sing” shall be produced and organized by Emmy Award-winning musical director/producer Adam Blackstone.

Tracker (CBS/Paramount+): Instantly following the Lombardi trophy presentation is Tracker, the brand new sequence starring Justin Hartley (This Is Us) and primarily based on the best-selling novel The By no means Sport by Jeffery Deaver. Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the nation as a reward seeker, utilizing his professional monitoring abilities to assist non-public residents and legislation enforcement remedy all method of mysteries whereas contending along with his personal fractured household. Per the press launch, within the premiere episode, Colter’s handlers, Velma (Abby McEnany) and Teddi (Robin Weigert) Bruin, ship him to Klamath Falls, Ore., to research the disappearance of 14-year-old Gil Brown who’s suspected to have been taken by his beginning dad with a felony background. Whereas pursuing a lead at a neighborhood burger joint primarily based on intel from tech genius Bobby Exley (Eric Graise), Colter finds himself in some bother of his personal requiring assist from authorized thoughts Reenie Greene (Fiona Rene).

Says Justin Hartley: “I’m actually, actually happy with this present that we put collectively. This Is Us was a particular time in my life, [and] I really feel like in some way, I used to be in a position to get a second shot at it [with Tracker]. I believe we have now one thing actually particular. You’ll be entertained. It’s a enjoyable one.”

The Late Present with Stephen Colbert (CBS/Paramount+): Cannot wait to listen to what Colbert has to remain about tonight’s recreation, Taylor, Travis, and the rest that we’ll be speaking about tomorrow. Instantly following the late native information

After Midnight (CBS/Paramount+): Taylor Tomlinson will host an episode of her discuss present following late native information on this Tremendous Bowl Sunday. 12:37 a.m. ET/9:37 p.m. PT

Monday, February 12

The Bachelor (ABC): Joey and the women go away the comforts of the mansion to move abroad to Malta. One other new episode airs tomorrow evening. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

The Neighborhood (CBS/Paramount+): Within the sixth season premiere—titled “Welcome to the Foos Field”—Gemma and Dave cannot consider Grover is lastly a teen, whereas Marty and Calvin wrestle with their reverse administration types. Talking of Marty, we meet Courtney, one in all his new workers who may turn into one thing extra. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS/Paramount+): Within the fifth season premiere—titled “Kill the Cat”—Absihola finds out Dele canceled his plans to go to Harvard with out telling her. Oy. 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, 7:30 p.m. CT

The Area Race (Nat Geo): Administrators Lisa Cortés and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza tackle the racial injustice inside NASA throughout a number of many years on this significant movie. Per Nat Geo, “it weaves collectively the tales of Black astronauts looking for to interrupt the bonds of social injustice to achieve for the stars, together with Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden amongst many others.” 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT and streaming on Hulu and Disney+ the subsequent day

Tuesday, February 13

The Bachelor (ABC): Tonight’s two-hour episode heads to Spain, the place two one-on-ones and a bunch date happen. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

Wednesday, February 14

Abbott Elementary (ABC): The second episode in season three is titled “Gregory’s Backyard Goofballs.” Here is the logline: Gregory is hesitant when youngsters begin hanging out in his classroom at lunch, trying to him for recommendation because the “cool trainer.” Barbara is shocked to search out Tariq is courting the mom of one in all her college students. Janine and Jacob attempt to rent an ASL interpreter. 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT

Gamers (Netflix): On this Valentine’s Day rom-com, New York sportswriter Mack (performed by Gina Rodriguez) has spent years devising profitable hook-up “performs” with greatest good friend Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.) and their buddies. However when Mack unexpectedly falls for her newest goal, charming conflict correspondent Nick (Tom Ellis), she begins to rethink the sport solely. The movie additionally stars Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim, and Marin Hinkle. Streaming

Love is Blind (Netflix): A number of Charlotte, North Carolina singles embark on their journey to search out love. Episodes 1-6 drop as we speak, adopted by extra subsequent Wednesday. Streaming

Madame Net (Sony): Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney star within the standalone origin story of one in all Marvel’s most enigmatic heroines. Johnson performs Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the ability to see the long run. She develops a friendship with three younger girls certain for highly effective destinies, however first they need to survive what’s in entrance of them. In theaters

Bob Marley: One Love (Paramount Photos): The movie—which Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated in Jamaica final month—celebrates the life and music of Bob Marley. Produced in partnership with the Marley household, the movie stars Kingsley Ben-Adir (Barbie) because the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his spouse, Rita. In theaters

Thursday, February 15

Younger Sheldon (CBS/Paramount+): The seventh and closing season premiere airs tonight and is titled “Half a Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree.” (I will allow you to take your guesses about what occurs). What we do know is that the Cooper household offers with the devastating fallout from the twister that ripped via city, prompting Missy to take cost, and Mary wanting to come back house. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

Ghosts (CBS/Paramount+): The third season premieres tonight. In “The Owl,” Sam, Jay and the remaining ghosts attempt to decide which ghost handed into the afterlife. In the meantime, in case you are questioning why the episode is known as what it’s, it is as a result of Sam and Jay should relocate an owl with a purpose to do building on the barn to show it into Jay’s restaurant. Thriller solved! 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, 7:30 p.m CT

So Assist Me Todd (CBS/Paramount+): Lisa Rinna visitor stars within the second season premiere. Titled “Iceland Was Horrible,” Margaret and Todd sort out a case involving a homicide on dwell native morning information (Rinna performs an anchor on the morning information present) and should rethink their skilled relationship after Todd decides to open his personal PI enterprise. 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT

The Reality About Jim (Max): On this four-part documentary sequence from Investigation Discovery, newbie investigator Sierra Barter confronts a traumatic previous that has plagued her household for generations. The thriller? Was Jim Mordecai—husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather—really a infamous serial killer? I imply, I definitely hope not, however there in all probability would not be a docuseries if that wasn’t the case. Streaming

Friday, February 16

Blue Bloods (CBS/Paramount+): The celebrated procedural enters its 14th and closing season tonight. The excellent news, nevertheless, is that it is going to be cut up into two components, with the second half premiering this fall. (So do not let the tears begin falling but!) In tonight’s episode, which is definitely a two-parter, titled “Loyalty,” Jaime goes undercover with a lethal human trafficking ring, whereas Danny and Baez examine a murder linked to Darryl Reid (Malika Yoba), Danny’s outdated accomplice. Additionally, Frank struggles with whether or not to publicly assist Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) on a coverage determination and Eddie is set to show a younger shoplifter a lesson. 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. CT

This Is Me…Now: A Love Story (Prime Video): The narrative-driven, visible musical reimagining of J. Lo’s love life arrives within the type of this almost 90-minute movie. There’s loads of star-studded cameos, wonderful costumes and units that can delight any J. Lo fan. Streaming

Franklin (Apple TV+): The brand new Peanuts particular, Snoopy Presents: Welcome Dwelling, Franklin, premieres as we speak and focuses on Franklin as he strikes to a brand new metropolis and navigates new friendships. Streaming

Shark Tank (ABC): Good American CEO and co-founder Emma Grede returns as a visitor Shark in tonight’s episode. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

Saturday, February 17

An American in Austen (Hallmark Channel): The third film in Hallmark’s “Loveuary with Jane Austen” programming continues tonight with An American in Austen, starring Eliza Bennett, Nicholas Bishop, and Nell Barlow. Within the unique film, a librarian will get an surprising likelihood to search out out if any man can dwell as much as Mr. Darcy. 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT

Jessica Radloff is the Glamour senior West Coast editor and creator of the NYT best-selling e-book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series.