What to Watch November 11: ‘The Rings of Power,’ ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Survivor’

Middle-earth is calling, Chicago's first responders have another busy night ahead, and Survivor is keeping its contestants on their toes. Wednesday television has a little bit of everything, but the biggest attraction is the return of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which kicks off its third season on Prime Video with four episodes.

NBC is sticking with its popular One Chicago lineup, CBS has Survivor and The Amazing Race, and FOX brings another round of competition with The Floor. Hulu also welcomes back Rivals, giving drama fans another reason to add something to their already crowded watchlists. And since it's Veterans Day, several networks are offering special programming and military-themed films throughout the evening.

TV Cave Top Pick: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Streaming | Prime Video | Season 3 Premiere

The Rings of Power returns for Season 3, and Middle-earth is facing a considerably darker future. Five years have passed since the fall of Eregion, with Sauron's armies spreading their influence across the land. The Dark Lord is getting closer to the kind of power that could change Middle-earth forever, and the remaining forces standing against him are running out of comfortable options.

The Dwarves have retreated into Khazad-dûm, while the Elven realms of Lindon and Rivendell remain protected by their Three Rings. But protection doesn't necessarily mean safety, especially when Sauron has spent so much time proving that he's perfectly capable of turning everyone else's problems into opportunities for himself. With four episodes arriving at once, fans have plenty of Middle-earth drama to catch up on without waiting another week.

Prime Video's decision to launch with four episodes makes this one of Wednesday's biggest streaming events. Between the growing threat of Sauron and the uncertain future of the Elves and Dwarves, Season 3 has no shortage of trouble waiting for its characters. Check out our recap of the first episodes here.

Wednesday, November 11 TV Schedule

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Streaming	Tonight
Streaming	The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power	Prime Video	Top Pick — Season 3 Premiere, 4 Episodes
Streaming	Rivals	Hulu	Season 2, Part 2 Premiere — 3 Episodes
Streaming	The Body	Netflix	Series Premiere
Streaming	All's Fair	Hulu	New Season 2 Episode
Streaming	VisionQuest	Disney+	New Episode
Streaming	Style Wars	Hulu / Disney+	Two-Episode Premiere
Streaming	The Remarried Empress	Hulu / Disney+	New Episodes
8:00 PM	Chicago Med	NBC	New — “Lessons in Chemistry”
8:00 PM	Survivor	CBS	New Episode
8:00 PM	Scrubs	ABC	New Episode
8:00 PM	The Floor	FOX	New Episode
8:00 PM	Forged by War: The Navy SEALs	History	Veterans Day Special
8:30 PM	Abbott Elementary	ABC	New Episode
9:00 PM	Chicago Fire	NBC	New — “Over the Edge”
9:30 PM	The Amazing Race	CBS	New Episode
10:00 PM	Chicago P.D.	NBC	New — “The Thin Grey Line”
10:00 PM	Shark Tank	ABC	New Episode
10:00 PM	Mission to Honor: A 250th Salute to American Veterans	History	Veterans Day Special

All times Eastern. Streaming titles are available on demand unless otherwise indicated. Local schedules may vary.

‘Rivals’ Returns With More Scandal

Hulu brings back Rivals for the second half of Season 2, dropping three episodes to kick off the next chapter. The British drama has never been particularly interested in letting its characters behave themselves, and the ongoing battle for power, influence and control is only getting messier.

Between the rivalries, complicated relationships and spectacularly questionable decisions, Rivals knows exactly what kind of television it wants to be. It's glamorous, outrageous and filled with people who probably shouldn't be trusted with anyone else's secrets, much less their own. With three episodes arriving together, fans have plenty of scandal to enjoy.

One Chicago Takes Over NBC

NBC is keeping its Wednesday tradition alive with three straight hours of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.. The evening begins at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center with “Lessons in Chemistry,” followed by Firehouse 51 facing another emergency in “Over the Edge.”

At 10 PM, Chicago P.D. closes the night with “The Thin Grey Line,” as Voight and the Intelligence Unit continue dealing with the kind of cases that rarely come with easy answers. Between the hospital, the firehouse and the police department, Chicago's emergency workers are once again having a considerably worse Wednesday than the rest of us.

‘Survivor,’ ‘The Amazing Race’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’

CBS is sticking with reality competition as Survivor takes over the 8 PM hour and continues until 9:30 PM, when The Amazing Race sends its remaining teams into another round of challenges. Between the alliances, travel complications and contestants discovering that their plans aren't nearly as clever as they thought, Wednesday is giving competition fans plenty to enjoy.

ABC offers a completely different kind of chaos with Scrubs and Abbott Elementary. The teachers at Willard R. Abbott Public School continue doing their best with limited resources and personalities that don't always make their jobs easier. Shark Tank follows later in the evening, while FOX has another round of The Floor, where contestants put their trivia knowledge and nerves to the test.

‘The Body’ and Veterans Day Programming

Netflix premieres The Body, an eight-episode series following a group of Catholic schoolgirls whose initiation ritual goes terribly wrong. When the girls begin experiencing prophetic visions, their community finds itself caught up in a wave of fear and hysteria. Teenagers making terrible decisions is hardly a new television concept, but adding supernatural visions certainly makes the consequences more interesting.

History is also marking Veterans Day with two specials. Forged by War: The Navy SEALs airs at 8 PM, examining the experiences and history that shaped the elite military unit, while Mission to Honor: A 250th Salute to American Veterans follows at 10 PM. Both programs offer an opportunity to recognize military service and reflect on the experiences of those who have served.

Wednesday's biggest event is undoubtedly The Rings of Power, especially with four episodes available immediately. But between Rivals, One Chicago and the reality competitions, there's more than enough television to fill the evening.