The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on February 9

New week, new shows, and zero judgment for staying up way too late “just one more episode-ing.” Whether you’re craving reality chaos, high-stakes drama, live sports, or comfort-food competition TV, tonight’s schedule has you covered. Here’s what’s lighting up the small screen today.

🌙 Late-Night Streaming & International Drama (3:00 AM ET)

If you’re an insomniac or just really committed to your watchlist, the early hours bring some seriously compelling options.

Hidden Assets (Acorn TV) Things go sideways when Bruno is arrested at a shady medical waste facility. His explanation? Blame the cousin. Naturally. As investigators dig deeper, the web of smuggling and murder only gets messier.

Matter of Time (Netflix) This emotional documentary captures Eddie Vedder’s powerful Seattle benefit concert, all while spotlighting the race to find a cure for a devastating rare genetic disorder. Bring tissues—and maybe clear your schedule afterward.

My Life Is Murder (Acorn TV) A mysterious death, academic rivalries, and secrets buried deep in the past? Alexa and Madison dive into a case that’s equal parts clever and chilling, with revelations that hit close to home.

🏀 Primetime Sports Takeover (7:30 PM ET)

NBA Monday (Peacock) Basketball fans get a double dose tonight. The Milwaukee Bucks clash with the Orlando Magic early, followed by a heavyweight matchup as the Oklahoma City Thunder face off against the Los Angeles Lakers later in the evening.

⭐ The 8 PM Power Hour (8:00 PM ET)

This is where your remote starts working overtime.

American Idol (ABC) The auditions keep rolling, the nerves keep rising, and the golden tickets don’t hand themselves out. Expect big voices, bold choices, and at least one performance that stops the room cold.

Baking Championship: Next Gen (Food Network) Sibling rivalry meets pastry perfection. The bakers whip up cream puff friendship bracelets (yes, really) while tackling unexpected flavors that test both technique and teamwork.

Below Deck Down Under (Bravo) The galley is heating up, tempers are flaring, and the yacht is not cooperating. Add demanding guests and last-minute curveballs, and you’ve got a charter season spiraling in the most watchable way.

Extracted (FOX) Survival gets intense when contestants are thrown into total darkness—literally. With only limited light controlled by their families back at HQ, trust issues and tension explode fast.

Winter Olympic Games – Day 3 (NBC) Primetime Olympic action continues with alpine skiing, figure skating rhythm dance, and the women’s freeski slopestyle final. Medals, drama, and jaw-dropping athleticism included.

🔎 Crime, Consequences & Obsession (9:00 PM ET)

Memory of a Killer (FOX) Angelo delays a hit for a more personal mission: tracking down someone he believes destroyed his life. Meanwhile, the FBI closes in as clues from a crime scene threaten to expose everything.

💔 Love, Curses & Chaos (10:00 PM ET)

The Rookie (ABC) Valentine’s Day turns dangerous when a mystery arsonist sets more than sparks flying. As the team races to stop the chaos, Celina becomes convinced bad luck and maybe something supernatural is haunting one of their own.

🍿 Final Take

From reality TV meltdowns to Olympic glory and pulse-pounding crime dramas, tonight’s lineup proves Monday doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re watching live or stacking up recordings, your couch is calling.

Check back with The TV Cave every day for what to watch, what to skip, and what everyone’s going to be talking about tomorrow.