The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on February 12
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What to Watch on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Clear your DVR. Charge the remote. Text the group chat. Thursday is stacked from the wee hours of streaming drops to primetime drama, competition chaos, and Olympic glory. Here’s your ultimate rundown of what’s premiering, returning, and exploding onto screens tonight.
🌙 3:00 AM ET — STREAMING PREMIERES & BINGE DROPS
Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+ — Six-Episode Binge)
Dawn French leads this wicked British comedy about a grandmother who fakes her husband’s death for insurance cash… only to discover her family may be a bigger problem than the police. Expect sharp humor, delicious dysfunction, and one granny who absolutely refuses to be underestimated.
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast (Netflix — Eight-Episode Binge)
From Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee comes a twisty mystery following three lifelong friends investigating the suspicious death of a former classmate. It’s equal parts heart, humor, and “wait, WHAT just happened?”
Love Story (FX — First Three Episodes)
Ryan Murphy turns his glossy lens on the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The anthology’s first season dives deep into the glamour, pressure, and heartbreak of one of America’s most talked-about couples. Expect high fashion, higher stakes, and inevitable tragedy.
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association (Prime Video)
This four-part docuseries explores the rise and fall of the ABA and how it reshaped professional basketball. From cultural impact to on-court innovation, it’s a slam dunk for sports history buffs.
Gangs of London (AMC+)
Lale faces a tough decision, Asif gets an offer he can’t ignore, and Marian uncovers something that could shake her family to its core. If you like your crime dramas intense and morally messy, this one’s for you.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)
The cadets’ first training mission aboard an abandoned ship goes sideways fast when a dangerous enemy emerges. Space? Check. Suspense? Absolutely. Questionable decisions by ambitious young recruits? Of course.
🌟 8:00 PM ET — PRIMETIME PICKS
Next Level Chef (FOX)
The auditions wrap as eight home cooks battle it out by transforming everyday ingredients into standout dishes. The pressure is high, the burners are hotter, and someone’s culinary dreams are about to level up.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo)
Dorit attempts to reach PK through Mauricio, Sutton opens up to her daughter, and Rachel invites Kyle and Dorit to the Hamptons for a little post-divorce change of scenery. Emotional revelations and getaway drama? Buckle up.
Scrabble (The CW)
Three word wizards compete for $10,000 in this fast-paced game show revival. It’s vocabulary warfare — may the best speller win.
Winter Olympic Games — Day 6 (NBC)
Primetime coverage includes:
Men’s Moguls Final
Women’s Halfpipe Final
Women’s Super-G
Medals will be won. History might be made. And yes, we will absolutely gasp at every near fall.
🔥 9:00 PM ET — DRAMA & GAME NIGHT
The Pitt (HBO Max)
In an episode directed by Noah Wyle, the spotlight turns to PTMC’s nurses as the team processes a devastating loss. Meanwhile, Al-Hashimi and Robby clash over how to treat a malnourished patient. Expect emotional punches and ethical debates.
The Traitors (Peacock)
A new alliance faces its first big test while suspicion threatens an old one. And brace yourself — the creepiest murder yet is about to blindside one unsuspecting Faithful. Trust no one. Seriously.
Trivial Pursuit (The CW)
A bar trivia captain steps up to tackle all six categories for a shot at $20,000. Confidence is high — but so are the stakes.
The Valley: Persian Style (Bravo)
Mercedeh’s frustration with Tommy’s refusal to attend events boils over, adding another crack to their relationship. Reality TV tension? Served hot.
💥 9:30 PM ET — COMEDY CURVE BALL
Going Dutch (FOX)
Captain Maggie invites her idol, General Martin, to visit the base — but sparks fly in an unexpected direction when the Colonel and General Martin hit it off. Military protocol meets romantic complication in this sharp ensemble comedy.
🎬 Tonight’s TV Takeaway
Whether you’re diving into a full-season binge at 3 AM, catching Olympic finals, or settling in for Bravo chaos and high-stakes competition shows, February 12 is delivering across every genre — drama, comedy, sports, mystery, and reality.
What’s going on your watchlist tonight? Stay tuned to The TV Cave for recaps, reviews, interviews, and all the moments you’ll be talking about tomorrow.