The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on January 12

Another night, another stacked TV lineup. Whether you’re wide awake at dawn, settling in for prime time, or squeezing in one more episode before bed, tonight’s schedule has something for every kind of TV fan — sports lovers, reality addicts, mystery buffs, and prestige drama devotees alike. Let’s break it down.

🌙 Late Night & Early Morning Picks

3:00 AM ET

Here Come the Irish (Peacock) Season 2 goes out swinging as the Irish face their final games with playoff dreams hanging by a thread. The episode also takes a deeply personal turn with a visit to their quarterback’s hometown, peeling back the layers on the family, sacrifices, and struggles that shaped his journey. Equal parts sports and soul.

My Life Is Murder (Acorn TV) Things get slippery when a woman turns up dead in a jellyfish tank. Alexa dives headfirst into an aquarium full of secrets, questionable romances, and more than a few suspicious characters. Marine biology has never been this deadly.

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 (Netflix) Grab tissues. This behind-the-scenes special follows the cast and creators as they wrap the final chapter of a cultural phenomenon. Expect emotional goodbyes, creative revelations, and plenty of love for the show that turned the Upside Down into TV history.

🏀 Prime Time Starts Here

7:30 PM ET

NBA Monday (Peacock) It’s Celtics vs. Pacers in a classic Eastern Conference showdown. Whether you’re here for buzzer-beaters or bench reactions, this matchup brings the heat to kick off the night.

🍰 Drama, Desserts & Deck Chaos

8:00 PM ET

Baking Championship: Next Gen (Food Network) Sibling rivalry gets sweet — and stressful. The teams must whip up family-favorite desserts, all while competing for a coveted five-minute baking extension that could change everything. Expect flour flying and nerves fraying.

Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo) A jet ski sparks a full-blown deck meltdown, threatening a long-standing bromance and sending tempers into overdrive. If you thought calm seas were ahead, think again.

St. Denis Medical (NBC) From a “Botox and Bubbly” party gone medically sideways to personal favors and a crash course in memecoins, the staff juggles beauty, business, and bonding — with the usual dose of chaos.

🧱 Big Risks, Bigger Emotions

9:00 PM ET

The Wall (NBC) Married Navy veterans Vincent and Katy step up to The Wall with a powerful story behind them. After adopting a newborn Vincent rescued while on duty as a firefighter-paramedic, they’re now aiming for a life-changing win. Heartfelt and high-stakes.

🧠 Late-Night Drama

10:00 PM ET

Brilliant Minds (NBC) A mysterious cowboy storms Bronx General with baffling symptoms — and an entire rodeo’s worth of complications. Meanwhile, Dr. Wolf’s personal life takes a turn when a new connection links back to his father. Medical mystery meets emotional reckoning.

🎬 Final Take

From heartfelt real-life stories to reality TV blowups, competitive baking to buzzer-beater basketball, Monday night delivers across every genre. Set your DVRs, charge the remote, and settle in — because TV is doing the most tonight.

Check back with The TV Cave daily for everything you need to know about what’s on, what’s worth watching, and what everyone will be talking about tomorrow.