The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on January 7

New year, same impossible question: What are we watching tonight?Lucky for you, The TV Cave has already done the heavy lifting. From blockbuster streaming drops at the crack of dawn to jam-packed primetime chaos, January 7 is absolutely stacked with premieres, returns, and “okay fine, one more episode” temptations.

Grab the remote. Let’s dive in. 👇

🌙 Streaming Drops You Can Start Binging Right Now (3:00 AM ET)

Because sleep is optional when the content is this good.

🔥 Beast Games (Prime Video)

The internet’s favorite chaos agent is back. MrBeast cranks things up with 100 of the strongest humans vs. 100 of the smartest minds, all fighting for a jaw-dropping $5 million. The first three episodes drop at once, so yes — your productivity today is officially canceled.

🎸 Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live (Hulu)

The Boss strips it all down with an intimate performance of his haunting 1982 album Nebraska. Raw, emotional, and tailor-made for music lovers who like their concerts with zero filler.

☢️ Fallout (Prime Video)

Secrets, guilt, and radioactive tension collide as Maximus covers up a death while Lucy and The Ghoul finally reach New Vegas — and instantly regret it. Things are about to get very ugly.

🎤 Marcello Hernández: American Boy (Netflix)

The Saturday Night Live breakout delivers his first stand-up special, blending cultural identity, family stories, and laugh-out-loud moments that feel painfully relatable.

😂 The Ms. Pat Show (BET+)

Season 5 kicks off with Pat landing in the hospital — and immediately ignoring medical advice to chase comedy greatness. Because of course she does.

💎 Palm Royale (Apple TV+)

A snowstorm, a fortune, and betrayals galore. Norma pulls strings in the Alps while Maxine races to expose the truth. Rich people problems never looked so icy.

⚡ Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+)

Percy and Annabeth risk everything to save their friends and reclaim the Golden Fleece. Luke’s presence turns the mission into a ticking time bomb — and not everyone may make it out. Check out our review.

🤖 Tron: Ares (Disney+)

New to streaming! Jared Leto stars as Ares, a hyper-advanced program sent into the real world on a mission that could unravel everything. Digital worlds, real consequences.

🔒 Unlocked: A Jail Experiment (Netflix)

Season 2 drops all eight episodes, taking viewers inside a bold new experiment in an Arizona jail. The stakes are higher, the tension is thicker, and the results are anything but predictable.

🌆 Primetime Starts Strong (8:00 PM ET)

🚓 Alaska State Troopers (A&E)

Season 9 opens during the endless daylight of Alaska’s summer solstice, where troopers face fleeing suspects, armed

standoffs, and arson near the Arctic Circle.

🏥 Chicago Med (NBC)

The fallout from a hospital-wide power outage lingers, forcing doctors to face the consequences of impossible choices.

🎭 Hollywood Squares (CBS)

Season 2 returns with a stacked celebrity lineup — from RuPaul to Glenn Close to Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. Chaos? Guaranteed.

🎤 The Masked Singer (FOX – Two-Hour Premiere)

Season 14 launches with 18 new masked celebrities, a mystery vault, and enough clues to make your group chat spiral for weeks.

🏡 Shifting Gears (ABC)

A family debate over a dog turns into a much bigger question about home, boundaries, and whether it’s time for a major change.

🐊 Swamp People (History)

Season 17 opens with flood-fueled chaos rippling through the bayou as gator season begins under unpredictable conditions.

🏚️ Ugliest Houses in America (HGTV – Two Episodes)

Retta is back on the hunt for truly unfortunate homes, kicking off Season 7 in the Great Plains with a $150,000 makeover on the line.

🍎 Comedy Break You’ll Need (8:30 PM ET)

🎒 Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Winter break is over, and Abbott’s teachers are temporarily relocated to… an abandoned mall. Yes, it’s exactly as chaotic as it sounds.

🔥 Drama, Reality & Big Stakes (9:00 PM ET)

🚒 Chicago Fire (NBC)

Arson hits close to home for Firehouse 51, while looming budget cuts force some very creative problem-solving.

🎉 The Price Is Right at Night (CBS)

Season 12 revs up with classic games and luxury cars that will absolutely make you yell at your TV.

💄 Sistas (BET)

Season 10 begins in the aftermath of a terrifying threat — and the shocking realization that Karen isn’t the only one missing.

🍸 Southern Charm (Bravo)

Old grudges resurface at Patricia’s annual guys’ dinner, while warning bells ring loud over Craig’s intentions.

🌙 Late-Night Heavy Hitters (10:00 PM ET)

🚔 Chicago P.D. (NBC)

Voight and the team race to uncover the truth behind the Bell case before more lives are lost.

🔍 Harlan Coben’s Final Twist (CBS)

The bestselling author steps onscreen to guide viewers through shocking true crime stories filled with secrets and devastating turns.

💡 Shark Tank (ABC)

Innovators pitch everything from health-forward tech to everyday problem-solvers — plus Michael Strahan returns as Guest Shark.

🎬 Final Verdict from The TV Cave

Whether you’re in the mood for big-money competition, comfort comedies, high-stakes crime, or full-on reality mess, January 7 delivers wall-to-wall options. Clear your watchlist — you’re going to need the space.

Check back tomorrow for another TV Cave Daily Guide, where we help you decide what’s worth your time (and what can wait). 📡✨