The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on January 26

Another night, another excuse to cancel plans and let television raise you. Whether you’re craving competition shows, reality chaos, crime dramas, or comfort-viewing classics, Monday night TV is stacked. Here’s everything airing tonight, broken down hour by hour so you don’t miss a thing.

🌙 Late Night & Early Morning Streaming Picks (3:00 AM ET)

Hidden Assets (Acorn TV)

Secrets pile up fast as Claire starts questioning Alice, while she and Jon track down Adama—only to find his student residence completely wrecked. Someone doesn’t want answers coming out… and they’re not being subtle about it.

My Life Is Murder (Acorn TV)

A lawyer’s deadly plunge at an elite trivia night kicks off a stylish mystery. Alexa and Madison go undercover, because nothing says “justice” like solving a murder while pretending to care about trivia bragging rights.

🏀 Primetime Sports Takeover (7:00 PM ET)

NBA Monday (Peacock)

Basketball fans are eating well tonight:

• Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00 PM)

• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics (8:00 PM)

• Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (9:30 PM)

Three games. Zero excuses to leave the couch.

🎤 Reality, Competition & Drama Collide (8:00 PM ET)

American Idol (ABC)

Season 24 Premiere! Idol University opens its doors in Nashville as Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood welcome the newest crop of hopefuls. Cue the big dreams, bigger notes, and at least one audition that will live rent-free in your head.

Baking Championship: Next Gen (Food Network)

Sibling rivalry meets frosting finesse as teams create puzzle-piece cakes that fit together. Decorating skills are tested—and so is family patience.

Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo)

Season 10 Finale! The charter season wraps up with questionable decisions, emotional fallout, and a returning guest who brings a genuinely pleasant surprise. Miracles do happen at sea.

Extracted (FOX)

Season 2 Premiere! Eleven untrained contestants are dropped into the brutal Canadian wilderness while their families watch from afar. Survival, strategy, and secondhand stress levels are all maxed out.

St. Denis Medical (NBC)

A Senior Health Fair turns chaotic, a DNR sparks a moral dilemma, and two doctors go head-to-head over homemade fudge. Just another day at the hospital.

Wild Cards (The CW)

Season 3 Premiere! Undercover ops, a deadly pool shark mystery, and a mother who may or may not be back from the grave—plus a crime lord with a grudge. Casual Monday night stuff.

🔎 Crime, Courage & Big Decisions (9:00 PM ET)

Memory of a Killer (FOX — Time Slot Premiere)

When the man responsible for a woman’s mother’s death is released from prison, old wounds reopen fast. As the FBI closes in, Angelo takes matters into his own hands—with dangerous consequences.

The Wall (NBC)

A real-life hero who saved a snowboarder’s life now takes on the towering wall with his wife by his side. High stakes, heart, and gravity doing what gravity does best.

🧠 Final Hour Firepower (10:00 PM ET)

Brilliant Minds (NBC)

A college student’s life-threatening condition forces Dr. Wolf’s team to navigate sorority life, while Dr. Thorne treats a child who collapses without warning. Medicine meets mystery—again.

History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames (History)

Ving Rhames lends his iconic voice to a deep dive into history’s most dangerous people, disasters, and events. Grim? Yes. Fascinating? Absolutely.

The Rookie (ABC — New Time Slot)

Nolan and Bailey witness a murder in public and leap into action, while Angela and Wesley face a major decision that could change everything. Big moves, bigger consequences.

📌 What’s Worth Watching Tonight?

• Reality fans: American Idol, Below Deck Med, Extracted

• Drama lovers: The Rookie, Memory of a Killer

• Competition junkies: Baking Championship: Next Gen, The Wall

• Sports diehards: NBA Monday (all night long)

Check back with The TV Cave every day for your must-see TV breakdowns, recaps, reviews, and all the drama worth talking about. Now grab the remote—your couch needs you. 🍿📺