The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on February 17

Welcome back to The TV Cave’s daily scoop, where we deliver all your must-watch TV in one place. From streaming surprises to primetime drama, reality antics, and heart-pounding Olympic action, we’ve got your night (and early morning) covered. Let’s dive in.

3:00 AM ET – Late-Night Laughs & Deep Dives

Sommore: Chandelier Fly – Netflix Ready for unapologetic laughs? Sommore brings her signature sass, tackling hot topics and celebrity scandals with style. Perfect if you need a midweek pick-me-up… or just want someone to say what you’re thinking before coffee.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – Paramount+ SpongeBob is back, and this time, he’s proving his bravery in an underwater odyssey with The Flying Dutchman. Expect hilarious antics, deep-sea chaos, and classic Nickelodeon charm—streaming fresh for your weekend binge prep.

Tell Me Lies – Hulu (Series Finale) Baird College is in meltdown mode. Scandals, secrets, and shocking revelations explode in the finale, leaving consequences in their wake. Drama lovers, this one’s your bittersweet goodbye.

Urchin – Hulu (New to Streaming) From London’s gritty streets comes Urchin, a raw story of a man trapped in cycles of self-destruction. It’s intense, moving, and exactly what fans of character-driven dramas crave.

8:00 PM ET – Primetime Picks You Can’t Miss

Best Medicine – FOX Port Wenn’s annual “Blood Factory” takes a turn when Martin’s blood phobia collides with Louisa’s urgent medical needs. Expect laughs, tension, and some heartwarming heroics.

Summer House – Bravo Jesse and Ciara confront the love/hate lines of their relationship, while KJ opens up to Bailey about fatherly woes. Reality TV fans, grab your popcorn—things are about to get juicy.

Will Trent – ABC A chilling suburban murder tests Will and Faith as they step into the mind of a meticulous killer. Paul Campano’s return stirs trouble, adding layers of suspense to this tense detective drama.

Winter Olympic Games – NBC (Day 11) Catch the high-flying action with speed skating team pursuit finals, women’s figure skating short, freestyle skiing big air, and women’s snowboarding slopestyle. Gold medal-worthy drama guaranteed.

9:00 PM ET – Reality & Competition Finale

Star Search – Netflix (Season 1 Finale) After weeks of jaw-dropping performances, the winner of Star Search is finally revealed. Who has earned the crown? You’ll want to watch to see the final showdown.

Vanderpump Rules – Bravo Angelica makes a grand return with a fresh look and a fresh relationship, while Chris reconsiders his romantic moves, and Shayne makes a bold play on Natalie. Reality TV drama is officially in full swing.

10:00 PM ET – Special Feature Spotlight

John and Carolyn: Love, Beauty and Loss – ABC (One-Hour Special) Dive into the iconic romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. This special pairs beautifully with FX’s Love Story coverage, offering a heartfelt glimpse into one of America’s most storied love stories.

TL;DR: What to Watch Tonight

• Comedy & Late-Night: Sommore, SpongeBob

• Streaming Drama: Tell Me Lies, Urchin

• Primetime Drama & Reality: Best Medicine, Will Trent, Summer House, Vanderpump Rules

• Special Events: Winter Olympics, John and Carolyn special

• Competition Finale: Star Search

Whether you’re streaming from bed or glued to the living room, February 17, 2026 is packed with laughs, drama, romance, and adrenaline. Bookmark this guide, you won’t want to miss a second.