The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on January 21
- The TV Cave Article
- Jan 21
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Welcome back to The TV Cave, where your remote never gathers dust and your watchlist is always dangerously full. Whether you’re up way too late, firmly planted on the couch at primetime, or pretending you’ll “just watch one episode,” here’s everything lighting up TV and streaming today — broken down, hype included.
🌙 Late Night & Streaming Drops (3:00 AM ET)
If you’re a night owl or an early riser, the streaming gods are feeding you well.
Fallout (Prime Video)
The timeline hopping continues as secrets from before the bombs collide with present-day chaos. Lucy is officially done playing nice, The Ghoul is fighting his way out of trouble, and Vault-Tec’s shady plans come into focus. Post-apocalyptic tension? Check.
Hijack (Apple TV+)
Passengers are getting suspicious and Sam is doing damage control while law enforcement scrambles on the ground. The pressure cooker is officially hissing.
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Netflix)
This powerful documentary revisits the 2002 abduction through Elizabeth Smart’s own voice, offering perspective, resilience, and a deeply personal retelling.
The Ms. Pat Show (BET+)
An old Army buddy shows up with baggage — and secrets — while Janelle blurs boundaries she probably shouldn’t. Comedy with teeth.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+)
Season 2 finale alert. Camp Half-Blood is under siege as Luke and Kronos close in. Gods, monsters, and destiny all collide. Check out our review here.
Queer Eye (Netflix)
Series finale, five-episode binge. The Fab Five head to Washington, D.C., for a heartfelt farewell filled with transformations, tears, and legacy-making moments.
Riot Women (BritBox)
Songs about childbirth trauma, disastrous dates, and one discovery that detonates a Sunday lunch. Messy, hilarious, and painfully relatable.
Steal (Prime Video)
Series premiere, six-episode binge. Sophie Turner stars as a woman pulled into a violent London heist that spirals fast. High stakes, higher tension. Check out our review here.
🌆 Primetime Picks (8:00 PM ET)
Chicago Med (NBC)
A college basketball player’s mysterious condition sends Archer and Frost down a complicated path, while a surrogate case turns emotionally explosive.
Hollywood Squares (CBS)
Wall-to-wall celebrity chaos with two rounds packed with familiar faces. It’s campy, fast, and surprisingly competitive.
The Masked Singer (FOX)
Clueless Night brings the first Wild Card of the season and a double unmasking. Yes, it’s as wild as it sounds.
Shifting Gears (ABC)
Riley’s perfect new romance hits turbulence, Matt’s toy car dreams stall, and Maria Bamford pops in for guest-star chaos.
🚌 8:30 PM ET
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
The school’s mall success story comes with strings attached, and a new custodian shakes things up. Classic Abbott laughs with a side of reality.
🔥 9:00 PM ET — Peak TV Hour
The Beauty (FX)
Series premiere, first three episodes. Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall star as FBI agents tracking murders linked to a “perfect body” virus. Beauty has a body count — and it’s terrifying.
Chicago Fire (NBC)
Romantic sparks fly for Novak while Vasquez deals with family fallout. Emotions are running hot at Firehouse 51.
Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV (ABC)
Part two dives into the ’90s era when daytime TV leaned all the way into controversy — and America couldn’t look away.
Fear Factor: House of Fear (FOX)
Fire. Heights. Targeted alliances. Episode two turns up the heat as players push past their breaking points.
The Price Is Right at Night (CBS)
Dream vacations, exotic destinations, and one very lucky contestant chasing safari glory.
Sistas (BET)
A police call forces Andi into action, and Officer Green shows exactly who he is when Danni shuts him down.
Southern Charm (Bravo)
An engagement party should be joyful — but Austen’s love life hijacks the spotlight. Charleston never disappoints.
Star Search (Netflix)
Episode two continues the talent hunt with Anthony Anderson hosting and a judge panel stacked with personality. Check out our recap of Night 1 here.
🌃 10:00 PM ET
Chicago P.D. (NBC)
Torres digs deeper into the Morgan case, uncovering a conspiracy that pulls Intelligence into dangerous territory.
Shark Tank (ABC)
Innovators pitch everything from dating apps to travel tech, all hoping to swim away with a deal.
📌 The TV Cave Watchlist Tip
If you only pick one thing tonight:
Drama lovers: The Beauty
Comfort laughs: Abbott Elementary
Reality chaos: The Masked Singer
Binge temptation: Queer Eye or Steal
Check back tomorrow for another breakdown, because your couch deserves a plan.
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