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The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on January 20

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Your remote is about to get a workout. From true crime that broke the internet to reality TV reckonings, emotional reunions, and one last ride with The Rookie on Tuesdays, tonight’s lineup has no filler, all chaos. Let’s break it down hour by hour so you don’t miss the good stuff.



🌙 LATE-NIGHT & STREAMING DROPS (3:00 AM ET)

Handsome Devil: The Charming Killer

Paramount+ If you’re fascinated by the disturbing intersection of true crime and online obsession, this three-part docuseries is your next spiral. The story follows Wade Wilson, a Florida man accused of murdering two women—and how his case somehow turned into a viral phenomenon. Equal parts unsettling and uncomfortably timely.


Tell Me Lies

Hulu Bad decisions season is officially back. A major twist pushes Diana straight back into Stephen’s gravitational pull (yikes), while Lucy seeks guidance from someone you probably wouldn’t expect. Emotional messes will be made.


WWE: Unreal — Season 2 Premiere

Netflix The gloves are off and the drama is dialed all the way up. Season two drops with a stacked lineup of wrestling royalty, fan favorites, and surprise personalities. Five episodes. One sitting. You know what to do.



🌆 PRIME TIME CHAOS (8:00 PM ET)

Best Medicine

FOX Things get ugly fast when a small-town doctor accidentally injures the local high school baseball hero—who just happens to be the son of his former tormentor. With playoffs looming, the town’s pitchforks are very much out.


Coast 2 Coast

NBC Basketball fans are eating tonight. Depending on where you live, you’ll catch either Spurs vs. Rockets or Lakers vs. Nuggets—with both games streaming back-to-back if you’re watching nationwide. Choose your rivalry wisely.


The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

Bravo — Season 6 Reunion, Part 2Tissues, tension, and turbulence. Mary opens up emotionally about her son, the women revisit the infamous plane ride from hell, and resolution is… attempted. Heavy emphasis on attempted.


Will Trent

ABC The art world gets dark when Will and Faith uncover a twisted conspiracy—with help from a familiar face from Will’s past. Meanwhile, a routine neighborhood call turns dangerous thanks to one very smart dog and some excellent instincts.



🔥 THE 9 O’CLOCK HOUR

Doc

FOX Life hangs in the balance as Charlie fights to survive, with Hannah refusing to leave his side. A familiar face returns to Westside, and let’s just say Amy is not thrilled about it.


High Potential

ABC A midair murder. An Air Force veteran. And a brilliant investigator stuck in mandatory training instead of the field. The case is urgent, the pressure is on, and Morgan is not known for following the rules.


Star Search

Netflix — Series PremiereThe iconic talent competition returns with live performances, real-time voting, and a judging panel that knows a thing or two about the spotlight. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, this revival is aiming big—and airing twice a week.


Vanderpump Rules

Bravo SUR turns 20, Lisa throws a classy celebration, and the relationship drama refuses to stay on ice. Angelica and Shayne grow closer, even as his feelings about monogamy raise more than a few eyebrows.



🚨 FINAL HOUR (10:00 PM ET)

The Rookie

ABC — Final Tuesday EpisodeIt’s the end of an era. Nolan makes an unexpectedly quiet arrest, Lucy and Celina race against time to save a kidnapping victim, and Harper and Lopez team up to outthink a killer. Plus, Miles reconnects with someone from his past. Starting next week, the show moves to Mondays—so pour one out for Tuesdays.


📌 THE TV CAVE RECOMMENDS

If you only have time for one thing:

  • Drama fix: RHOSLC Reunion

  • Binge energy: WWE: Unreal

  • Feels + thrills: Will Trent

  • Nostalgia with a glow-up: Star Search


Set your DVRs, charge your tablets, and cancel your plans. We’ll be back tomorrow with another rundown of everything worth watching—and everything worth side-eyeing.


Stay cozy, The TV Cave 🍿

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