The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on February 5

New seasons, big premieres, juicy reality drama, and prestige binges are all clocking in today. Whether you’re a night owl who lives for streaming drops or a primetime loyalist with a remote in hand, February 5 is stacked. Let’s break it down.

🌙 Overnight Streaming Drops (3:00 AM ET)

If you like your TV served fresh before sunrise, today’s early releases absolutely deliver.

Ella McCay (Hulu)

The comedy you’ll immediately text your group chat about. Emma Mackey stars as an idealistic young woman trying to keep her life from completely unraveling while juggling family chaos and career ambitions. Jamie Lee Curtis, Kumail Nanjiani, Jack Lowden, and Ayo Edebiri make this one feel like a warm hug… with teeth.

The Lincoln Lawyer – Season 4 (Netflix)

All ten episodes drop at once, and yes, it’s a clear-your-schedule situation. Mickey Haller finds himself accused of murder and forced to battle a relentless DA while trying to save his law practice — and his freedom. Courtroom tension, personal stakes, and binge fuel galore.

Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback (Peacock)

This four-part documentary explores the groundbreaking quarterbacks who changed football history, from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. Powerful, informative, and long overdue.

Gangs of London (AMC+)

Things spiral fast as Luan takes drastic steps to protect his family and Elliot digs deeper into the spiking mystery — at potentially devastating cost.

Grace – Season 5 Premiere (BritBox)

A football stadium becomes the center of a frantic race to save lives in the season opener of this fan-favorite British crime drama.

Shetland – Series Finale (BritBox)

The end of an era. As Calder and Tosh narrow in on the truth behind Eadie’s murder, the suspect list shrinks and the emotional stakes rise.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+)

Sam sets out on a journey that blends ancient mysteries with personal discovery, expanding the universe in thoughtful, character-driven ways.

Trainer Games – Season 1 Finale (Prime Video)

One athlete walks away with a $250,000 iFIT contract — and the bragging rights to go with it.

⭐ Primetime Picks (8:00 PM ET)

Time to settle in and let the couch judge you.

Ice, Snow & Glory: The Winter Olympics (NBC)

Rebecca Lowe hosts this hour-long preview packed with iconic athletes including Mikaela Shiffrin, Simone Biles, Johnny Weir, Shaun White, and more. A hype reel for sports fans and casual viewers alike.

Next Level Chef (FOX)

Auditions continue as social media chefs turn corner-store ingredients into potential career-changing dishes. Chaos, creativity, and Gordon Ramsay energy? Yes, please.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo)

Drama everywhere you look. Kyle gets dragged into Amanda and Dorit’s mess, Sutton finds herself under fire, and Boz receives a deeply emotional fertility update. Heavy moments meet classic Housewives tension.

Scrabble (The CW)

A librarian takes on the reigning champ for a shot at $10,000. Proof that spelling can be thrilling under the right lighting.

🔥 Must-See TV (9:00 PM ET)

This is where the night really heats up.

NFL Honors (NBC & NFL Network)

Jon Hamm hosts the annual celebration spotlighting the league’s biggest stars and unforgettable performances.

The Traitors (Peacock)

Paranoia runs wild as alliances crack, a strategic murder sends shockwaves through the castle, and one player faces an impossible choice at the roundtable.

Animal Control (FOX)

A romantic horse ride, a disastrous fundraiser, and one very unfortunate dog mishap collide in an episode that fully commits to the chaos.

The Pitt (HBO Max)

Patients flood in — including a local prison inmate — forcing Robby and Langdon to work together to save someone they both care deeply about.

The Valley: Persian Style (Bravo)

Relationships are tested as Sky and Bamshad struggle to recover, while Natasha and Amir confront unresolved feelings stirred up by the Medium’s revelations.

Trivial Pursuit (The CW)

A legal assistant and a fashion coordinator go head-to-head across six classic categories for a $20,000 prize.

⏰ Late-Night Laughs (9:30 PM ET)

Going Dutch (FOX)

Captain Maggie’s dating curse strikes again, a singles mixer goes sideways, and an anonymous protestor threatens to sabotage the base. Workplace comedy with romantic disasters baked right in.

📌 Final Take

Whether you’re binging legal drama before dawn, diving into reality chaos at 9, or closing out the night with a smart sitcom, February 5 offers something for every kind of TV fan. Clear your queue — The TV Cave has you covered.