We begin the episode back at the flashback with Godolkin that we saw at the beginning of the season. We see him injecting himself with V before he is burned alive. Greg says that he was the second puppet for Godolkin but the first one is dead. Marie is too weak to do anything to help Greg.  Jessica and Godolkin are in bed together and they’re talking about the future and all the things that he’s getting to experience now that he’s alive. Honestly, I’m not going to lie, Ethan Slater is not doing it for me as the big bad guy this season. He doesn’t come off in his actual form as someone I would or should be scared of. When he was in Greg’s body, I actually feared him and now, I’m just watching this nerdy man act like he’s going to take over the world and he’s not selling it for me.  We have a little Marie, Emma, and Cate bonding moment that I really enjoyed. It feels like they were all connecting about their traumas and how they are more than that. Emma goes to the bathroom and Marie tells Cate that she is sorry for what she did to her & she heals her. During this, Godolkin announces on social media that he is opening a seminar and resetting everyone’s class rank to zero. Which is basically just going to be a fight to the death with him controlling everyone. Marie and everyone says that they need to stop it by any means necessary.  Marie and Jordan talk about the seminar and they say that the only way to stop it is for Marie to go in there and stop it. And Jordan tells Marie that they can’t be together. I could feel the angst rising and I knew this was coming, but the handling of this situation felt very rushed. I don’t know if there were more episodes planned for this season, but it feels like other than the Godolkin storyline, a lot of everything else we’ve been working through this season is being rushed through this episode. The team is able to get into the seminar and they start to work towards taking Godolkin down. This was the one of the major highlights of the episode for me, this actually was one of the more well written & fleshed out parts of the episode because it didn’t feel rushed; this is what everyone has been waiting for since the betting of this season.  They’re able to take down and kill Godolkin with Polarity’s help. He tells them that it’s not going to be safe for them and they need to flee. Once again, I thought this scene was really good but the impact would have been stronger if the episode didn’t feel so rushed. I think a 10 episode order for this season or even an extended finale would’ve done the pacing wonders. Overall, that’s my biggest complaint for the last half of this season and especially in the Finale. Most of the season I rated 4.5 or 5 stars because even with the pacing issues, I thought the writing and build up was worth it. As we inched closer to the finale, I felt like we were running out of time and it really shows in the finale. Overall, an enjoyable season with some pacing issues that were probably due to rewrites due to the death of a main cast member. I hope we get a longer season 3 to iron out all of these stories. I would rate this episode a 3.75/5 and I would give the season a 4/5.

Another really strong episode of Matlock in the books again. This episode is following a lot of the previous week’s storylines and the king is right back into the chaos of what’s currently going on in everyone’s lives. I think this episode is really solidifying that Matty & Olympia are not that different after all and as much as they have to overcome, they still need each other and care for each other. We also got a good bit of Sarah (and Billy) in this episode and I’m glad to say that it felt equally balanced and very well paced. Matlock has never let me down thus far, but after the lack of side character material in the first two episodes, this really felt very smooth.  Matty is finding new ways to get under Olympia’s skin post-episode 2 and it’s been so entertaining to see. Throughout all of this, they’re dealing with the fact that Jacobson-Moore knows there was a leak and someone anonymous went to a reporter. So that heightens everything and they have to find a way to work together because neither of them can be caught. So that leaves them both in a place of finding common, neutral ground and of course, it’s never that simple. They’re bickering and at odds at times and Sarah & Billy are catching wind of it. They’re not worried about what’s going on between them but about everything falling apart between the team. Matty & Olympia try to keep everything seemingly professional and cordial as the investigation proceeds.  I don’t want to spoil anything because I think this is a can’t miss episode, but we have a callback to Season 1 with a character that I didn’t think would be at the forefront again. This was really well played by the writers and it didn’t feel forced of out of place. And Matty’s connection to all of this, her web of lies, and her moral compass are shining throughout this. No matter how low she’s willing to go and the battles she’s willing to face, she still has empathy and cares for some of the people around her. No matter how much of this has affected her and taken her to place she hasn’t gone before. Overall, another very solid episode and one of my faves so far this season. I’d give this episode a strong 5/5 stars!

It’s another day at Grey Sloan Memorial, which means love triangles, experimental surgeries, and at least one emotional breakdown before lunch. Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 3 , titled “Between Two Lungs,”  delivers exactly that and more. The medical drama that refuses to die somehow keeps reinventing itself, and this week’s episode proves that even after two decades, the surgeons of Grey Sloan can still make us gasp, groan, and ugly-cry all in one sitting. The heart of this episode is quite literally a set of lungs. A young boy named Ryan suffers from a rare and life-threatening lung disease that has left him dependent on ECMO. Enter Dr. Nick Marsh, who pitches an unprecedented idea straight out of a medical sci-fi novel: a double living donor lung transplant. Each of Ryan’s dads, Stephen and Vivek, will donate one lung lobe to save their son. Simple in theory, utterly terrifying in practice. But because this is Grey’s Anatomy , disaster has to strike somewhere. Just before the surgery, Vivek develops a fever and becomes ineligible to donate, throwing the entire plan into chaos. Dr. Winston Ndugu and Meredith Grey step up to help Nick improvise a surgical miracle. The team ultimately decides to take both lobes from one father, a medical first that could either make history or headlines for malpractice. In true Grey Sloan fashion, the surgery teeters on disaster before ending in triumph. Ryan survives, Stephen survives, and everyone in the OR looks emotionally wrecked yet weirdly proud of themselves. Meanwhile, the emotional lungs of the show are working overtime. Dr. Lucas Adams finds himself on the edge of a meltdown after learning his intern, Wes Bryant, hooked up with Simone, the woman Lucas has been pining after for seasons. The tension in their rounds could cut through Kevlar, and Bailey has to step in with one of her patented “Get it together, doctor” speeches. Watching Lucas struggle between personal rage and professional duty feels like vintage Grey’s at its best which is messy, human, and painfully relatable. I have a sneaky suspicion the two will end up being besties. Elsewhere, Simone convinces Jules to join her in a “no-sex pact,” which honestly might be the healthiest decision anyone at this hospital has made in years. Teddy Altman, on the other hand, is barreling toward heartbreak. After a brutally honest conversation with Jo Wilson, Teddy finally admits her marriage to Owen Hunt is over. Jo plays therapist and car-shopping buddy while Teddy quietly falls apart, and the show does what it always does best, making the smallest moments feel devastatingly big. And then there’s Meredith Grey, who reminds us she’s still the queen of surgical swagger. Back in scrubs, Meredith proves she hasn’t lost her touch. Her scenes with Nick feel like a calm in the chaos, but even they hint at deeper tension. She’s learning to trust again, both in love and in her work, which feels like a poetic full-circle moment for fans who’ve been here since the elevator days. By the end of Between Two Lungs , we’ve witnessed a medical first, a breakup, a meltdown, and a half-dozen tears. The episode manages to blend high-stakes surgery with soap-opera drama in a way only Grey’s Anatomy  can pull off. It’s absurd, emotional, and borderline unbelievable, but that’s exactly why we tune in every Thursday. Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 3  is proof that even after twenty-plus years, Shonda Rhimes’ flagship series can still find fresh air, pun intended, in the chaos of medicine and heartbreak. If this is the direction the season’s heading, we’re all in for a wild, weepy, and wonderfully dramatic ride.

Edgewater is getting messier by the minute, and Sheriff Mickey Fox is barely keeping her cool. The second episode of Sheriff Country , titled “Firewall,” cranks up both the family drama and the small-town chaos in a way that makes this CBS spinoff of Fire Country  a perfect cocktail of grit, guilt, and good old-fashioned crime-solving. Morena Baccarin continues to command the screen as Mickey, a sheriff trying to keep her professional life separate from her personal one. Spoiler alert: that firewall she built? It’s burning faster than a dry California hillside. Episode two wastes no time throwing Mickey straight into another crisis. A group of young men disappears, leading the sheriff’s department to a hidden drug farm buried deep in the forest. It’s a rescue mission that pushes Mickey and her team into dangerous territory, both literally and morally. The action scenes deliver solid tension, proving that this show knows how to balance procedural beats with emotional stakes. Still, what really elevates “Firewall” isn’t the crime of the week, it’s the tangled web of family secrets that just keeps tightening around Mickey’s neck. The episode takes a darker turn when Mickey’s daughter Skye becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Brandon, her boyfriend, is found dead, and Skye’s fingerprints are all over the case, literally. Blood on her clothes, a missing knife, and a recording of a fight paint a grim picture that even the sheriff’s badge can’t shield from public scrutiny. The stakes for Mickey skyrocket, and watching her juggle being both mother and law enforcement officer gives “Firewall” its emotional punch. Pictured: Christopher Gorham as Travis Fraley, Morena Baccarin as Sheriff Mickey Fox, Amanda Acuri as Skye Fraley and W. Earl Brown as Wes Fox. Photo: Christos Kalohoridis/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Morena Baccarin sells the turmoil with sharp precision. You can see the battle behind her eyes as Mickey tries to keep her department from imploding while quietly unraveling her own family’s secrets. It doesn’t help that her father Wes Fox keeps trying plan Skye's on the run tour. However, he calls in backup: her sister Sharon Leone shows up from Fire Country  just in time to help. Fans of the original show will appreciate the crossover energy, while newcomers will be left wondering if this family tree has any uncorrupted branches left. Me, I'm the newcomer. The writing in “Firewall” is tighter than the pilot, and the pacing is brisk. The central theme, how much a person can compartmentalize before everything leaks through, is reflected in nearly every storyline. The missing men are victims of illegal growing and part of some underground activity that seems a little far fetched. I know growers, its not that deep but maybe in Cali, weed equals murder. Skye is caught between teenage recklessness and criminal suspicion. Which is weird because Skye is in her early twenties and they treat her the same age as Amanda Arcuri's Degrassi character. Mickey is trying to separate her badge from her bloodline, but Edgewater and more so herself won’t let her. Every character is trapped by their own walls, and every wall is starting to crack. Visually, the episode delivers the moody, sun-bleached look that’s becoming Sheriff Country’s  signature. The forest rescue sequence feels cinematic, with the kind of tension that makes you forget you’re watching network television. The dialogue still leans into CBS procedural territory, but the emotional core keeps it from feeling generic. There’s also just enough snark and sarcasm in Mickey’s exchanges to remind us she’s human and very much done with everyone’s nonsense. The episode was directed by Fire Country actor Kevin Alejandro. By the end of “Firewall,” the immediate crisis is resolved. The kidnapped men are rescued, but the murder investigation surrounding Skye only deepens. Brandon’s death remains unsolved, and the web connecting Wes’s money, the drug operation, and the murder is still being spun. Mickey’s firewall between work and family has officially gone up in smoke, setting the stage for an explosive third episode. Syke's father and Mickey's ex-husband Travis calls in his family attorney while still leaning in on his new girlfriend, Deputy and protege to Mickey Cass. Now, I don't know why Cass thought she could talk to Mickey about Travis when she thought he was mad at her, girl read the room. I have to admit, they are a cute couple though. Also, poor Boone is trying to do his job but I feel like he just does a little TOO much, he is sneaky with his but I love Matt Lauria and we need to get Boone a little relationship because that man is too fine to be single. I hope they won't be leaning on a Mickey and Boone romance, I want them to just remain work buddies. Sheriff Country  continues to prove that it’s not just a Fire Country  spinoff, it’s a sharp, emotionally charged procedural with a heart full of secrets and a sheriff who’s one bad day away from breaking. “Firewall” balances its crime plot with messy family dynamics and just enough sarcasm to keep things fun. If this pace keeps up, Edgewater might just become your new favorite disaster zone. Verdict:   “Firewall” is a strong follow-up that tightens the screws on both the crime and the family drama. Morena Baccarin owns every frame, the writing hits harder, and the tension is building beautifully. Sheriff Country isn’t just heating up, it’s ready to ignite.

Your daily dose of TV chaos, touchdowns, touchdowns of emotion, and maybe a rogue baking royal. 🏈 DAYTIME DOMINATION: FOOTBALL TAKES OVER YOUR TV Cancel your plans, grab your snacks, and prepare for a gridiron marathon , because the football gods have blessed every network with wall-to-wall matchups today. ABC  kicks things off at 12 PM  with Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma , the kind of SEC-meets-Big-12 drama we love to see. Then it’s Alabama vs. South Carolina  at 3:30 PM  (expect Nick Saban memes aplenty), and Texas A&M vs. LSU  closes the night at 7:30 PM  — aka the “somebody’s definitely yelling at their TV” game. CBS  throws down with Minnesota vs. Iowa  ( 3:30 PM ) — classic Big Ten football where field goals feel like major life achievements. Meanwhile, The CW  — yes, that  CW — keeps its sports streak going with SMU vs. Wake Forest  ( 12 PM ) and Toledo vs. Washington State  ( 3:30 PM ). Who knew the network known for vampires and superheroes would become the home for scrappy Saturday football? ESPN  is busy as always: Syracuse vs. Georgia Tech  ( 12 PM ), Missouri vs. Vanderbilt  ( 3:30 PM ), Stanford vs. Miami  ( 7 PM ), and Colorado vs. Utah  ( 10:15 PM ). That’s four games and roughly eight hours of your life you’ll never get back — but worth it. Fox  delivers UCLA vs. Indiana  ( 12 PM ) and BYU vs. Iowa State  ( 3:30 PM ) before handing off to NBC , which saves the juiciest rivalry for primetime: Michigan vs. Michigan State  at 7:30 PM . Expect intensity, tears, and probably one very angry coach press conference. ⚾ PRIMETIME PICK: WORLD SERIES GAME 2 – DODGERS VS. BLUE JAYS 7 PM | FOX The Fall Classic  continues as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays go head-to-head in Game 2. LA’s pitching machine vs. Toronto’s home-run parade? Yes, please. Baseball purists and casuals alike will find something to scream at here. 🎄 HOLIDAY MOVIES, HILARIOUS DINNERS, AND A LIFETIME OF FEELS 8 PM | GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY “A Royal Icing Christmas”  — A runaway princess discovers small-town love via a baking contest. It’s royal frosting meets Hallmark-core chaos, and honestly, we’re here for it. 8 PM | TBS “Dinner and a Movie”  — The cult-favorite combo show is back, and tonight they’re cooking with ghosts — 1988’s Beetlejuice  takes center stage. Dinner and  deadpan? Iconic. 8 PM | HALLMARK CHANNEL “Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!”  — Robert Buckley and Kimberley Sustad make small-town Christmas look like a designer snow globe. Predictable? Yes. Adorable? Also yes. 8 PM | LIFETIME “Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie”  — Garcelle Beauvais brings emotional fire to this timely thriller about family, resilience, and the power of community. Not your average Lifetime movie — this one matters . 🗞️ LATE-NIGHT BITES: NEWS, NOTES, AND NOTES THAT SING 9 PM | CNN “Have I Got News for You”  — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and comedian Paula Poundstone join the chaos for a panel that promises both wit and political whiplash. 11 PM | PBS “Austin City Limits”  — Wrap up your night with Charley Crockett  and Waxahatchee  bringing twang, truth, and talent to the PBS stage. A chill end to a jam-packed Saturday. 🍿 BOTTOM LINE: WHAT TO WATCH Sports fans:  Flip between Michigan vs. Michigan State  and Dodgers vs. Blue Jays. Cozy crowd:  Hallmark’s got your holiday heartstrings covered. True TV lovers:  Hit PBS at 11 for some real artistry to cleanse the palette. Because at The TV Cave , we don’t just watch TV — we live  it, critique it, and occasionally yell at it.

CBS’s Boston Blue  continues to stake its claim as a worthy addition to the Reagan universe with Season 1 Episode 2, titled Teammates . This episode proves that the series is more than just a Boston-flavored spin on Blue Bloods . It blends pulse-pounding police work with sharp character moments and a family dynamic that hits just the right notes. From a high-stakes whistleblower case to the first patrols of the rookie Reagan and Silver, the episode keeps viewers glued to the screen while giving them a taste of what makes this city’s Blue story unique. The episode kicks off with a dramatic jolt: a whistleblower tied to one of Mae Silver’s court cases is murdered right in front of Danny and Sean Reagan. It is a gripping moment that gives Danny a compelling reason to stay in Boston longer. Mae directs him to work the case with Lena Silver, and the episode quickly continues their electric chemistry. Watching Danny and Lena team up puts a smile on my face throughout the episode; they gel as if they have been partners for years, effortlessly complementing each other’s strengths while navigating the twists of the investigation. While the case unfolds, the Silver family faces its own tensions. Sarah must fire her old partner, and when she asks Grandad Edwin for help, he declines, sparking an awkward discussion at the family dinner. These dinner scenes are a loving nod to Blue Bloods , highlighting the family’s moral compass while also letting Mae shine as a figure who rivals Frank Reagan in authority and gravitas. The interplay between personal stakes and professional duty makes these moments resonate in a way that keeps the show grounded despite the week’s murder plot. Meanwhile, Sean and Jonah hit the streets for their first patrol together since graduating the academy. Their rookie missteps are both hilarious and endearing, showing the challenges of learning on the job. Some well-intentioned advice from dad and big sis leads to awkward mistakes, but they ultimately figure things out for themselves, proving that teamwork and growth are central themes not just for the older Reagans, but the next generation as well. By the end of Teammates , the case is solved (the wife had her husband murdered because she didn't want to give up her lifestyle), the Reagans and the Silvers come together as a family, and Danny decides to remain in Boston, a choice that I am interested in seeing how it will effect the relationship with Maria back in New York. This sets the stage for potential guest appearances from Marisa Ramirez and adds an ongoing personal subplot that will keep OG Blue Bloods fans tuning in. Also, Sonequa's real life husband was featured in the episode as one of Mae's colleagues. He often guest stars on her shows. Teammates  succeeds by combining the familiar structure of Blue Bloods  with fresh storytelling in a new city. Sharp dialogue, compelling cases, and electric chemistry between Danny and Lena make this episode a good one. With strong performances, clever nods to the original series, and just the right amount of humor, Boston Blue  is proving that the Reagan legacy is alive, thriving, and ready to tackle Boston crime with style. What did you think of the episode? Leave a comment and vote in our poll below.

Maxton Hall is back, brimming with angst, heartbreak, and tension. Season 2 opens with a tone that is both haunting and urgent. It blurs timelines and offers just enough foreshadowing to keep you on edge. Once the story settles, it grips tight and doesn’t let go. Based on the Maxton Hall  book series ( Save Me, Save You,  and Save Us ), the show continues to honor its source material’s emotional depth and romantic tension. We pick up where Season 1 left off, with James and Lydia reeling from their family tragedy. The fallout is immediate, and the emotional stakes are higher than ever. Ruby & James: The Heart of the Story The chemistry between Harriet Herbig-Matten (Ruby) and Damian Hardung (James) remains electric and tender yet charged with unspoken pain. The actors do a magnificent job of conveying the emotional depth between the characters. What makes this love story so good is that it isn’t simple. It’s a tug-of-war between two people trying to reconcile who they are with who they’re becoming. If you love slow-burn, gut-punch romance, this season delivers in spades. Ruby continues to shine as the moral center of the series. She is brilliant, principled, and unwilling to compromise her values even for love. Meanwhile, James’s journey from arrogance to vulnerability deepens beautifully across these first three episodes. He’s frustrating, layered, and at times almost unlikable but by Episode 3, his humanity starts to crack through, and it’s impossible not to root for him. The Supporting Cast & Subplots Mortimer remains the show’s villain. He is the controlling patriarch whose power looms over everyone. Although it is possible that he may have met his match. Between Ruby’s family drama and the tension on the rugby team, the subplots add to the story. Each storyline feels purposeful and emotionally resonant. They contribute to a larger web of family, ambition, and self-worth. The ensemble cast deserves credit as their performances elevate every scene. Maxton Hall  Season 2 is shaping up to be a richer, darker, and more emotionally charged continuation. This is a story about love, class, and the cost of ambition. The push-and-pull between Ruby and James is excruciatingly slow and beautifully tragic; a will-they-won’t-they worth every second. I can’t yet tell where the story will land. One thing is certain: when the emotional payoff comes, it’s going to hit hard and it will be well earned. I’ve been hooked since the third episode of Season 1, and this season only deepens the obsession.

The beloved CBS comedy Ghosts  is back haunting Thursday nights, and Season 2 Episode 5 proves the series still knows how to blend heart, hilarity, and spectral nonsense into one perfectly haunted cocktail. Titled “Viking Wedding” , the episode dives deep into everyone’s favorite Viking ghost, Thorfinn, while giving Sam and Jay yet another round of B&B-induced chaos. The episode kicks off with Sam and Jay's neighbors the Farnsbys announcing that they are taking their RV cross country to check out all the hottest swingers spots. Because they are leaving, Thor's son decides to get married in front of the screaming window while they are away. Issue is the Farnsbys rented their home while they are away to Sam and Jay's friends from the city, Garrett and Libby who naturally, heard about the debacle last Halloween and think Sam and Jay are crazy. Not to mention they have been on hold for over six hours with the water company trying to cancel their account. The couple is desperate to prove they’re cool and successful friends who can still mingle with city types. Meanwhile, the ghost gang—who never met a boundary they didn’t cross—decides to get involved in ways that are as unhelpful as they are hysterical. Sam and Jay want in on the couples trip but now also have to convince Garrett and Libby to move a bookshelf from the screaming window so Thor can witness his son's wedding. Of course Jay doesn't want to get involved but Sam can't help herself where the ghosts are involved. She mentions it to the couple but they brush it off. Pete lets Sam and Jay know that the Garrett and Libby plan to head into the City for the weekend so Sam and Jam decided to go inside the home themselves and move the bookcase for the wedding. All seems to be going to plan until Garrett and Libby come back home early. Sam jumps from the window and Jay is trapped until he miraculously is back home with no explanation. Plot points I guess. I'll take the win for the couple. They are back in the social group, they were about to cancel their water account and Thor got to see his son's wedding, as Hetty points out. Pictured (L-R): Devan Chandler Long as Thorfinn and Sheila Carrasco as Flower. Photo: CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Highest quality screengrab available. Elsewhere in the episode, which I think will be a running theme throughout the season, the ghosts will be trying little deeds to help get them sucked off like Carol last episode. This week, Sass, Isaac and Trevor all tried to wait on hold with the water company and wanted to be first to alert Sam when it was her turn. At the heart of the episode is Thorfinn, played with his usual booming gusto by Devan Chandler Long. Our favorite Norse warrior is preparing to deliver a heartfelt speech, a big moment that’s meant to show off a softer side of the often blustering Viking. But fate, or more accurately furniture, has other plans. A misplaced bookcase becomes Thorfinn’s greatest enemy since medieval warfare, throwing off his confidence and sending his ghostly nerves spiraling. Only Ghosts  could make a simple interior design change feel like an existential crisis. When it is time for his big speech, he just gives a hearty "congratulations" in Ghosts style. The episode strikes that sweet Ghosts  balance between living-world mishaps and supernatural silliness. Sam and Jay continue to be the show’s emotional center, grounding the story even as chaos unfolds around them. The writers, Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, keep the dialogue crisp and the pacing brisk, proving once again that the show thrives on its ensemble dynamic. Every ghost gets at least one laugh-out-loud moment, though Thorfinn’s emotional arc adds a surprising layer of tenderness to the proceedings. Director Richie Keen keeps the tone light and playful, using physical comedy and sharp timing to make even a stationary bookcase feel like a major plot device. The energy between the ghosts and the living remains the secret sauce of Ghosts —a reminder that found family comes in all forms, including those who died centuries ago. Verdict:   A spirited, laugh-filled follow-up that keeps the haunting hilariously human. Thorfinn steals the spotlight, and the ensemble shines. Rating: 8.5 out of 10.

Your daily dose of what’s hot, binge-worthy, and completely unmissable on TV and streaming. ☕ EARLY BIRD STREAMING: 3:00 AM ET Because who needs sleep when the entertainment gods are dropping this much content? 🔥 Netflix – A House of Dynamite Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson headline this high-octane political thriller about a rogue missile, global panic, and secrets that could blow everything sky-high. Perfect if you like your explosions with a side of espionage. 👽 Apple TV+ – Invasion  (Season 3 Finale) Aliens, emotions, and end-of-the-world stakes — the finale brings every storyline crashing together. Trevante, Jamila, and Nikhil face their biggest threat yet, while Aneesha and Mitsuki make moves that could change humanity’s fate forever. No pressure. ❄️ Disney+ – LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins Anna and Elsa versus… puffins? Yep. Those adorable birds are up to no good. Expect ice, laughter, and a Duke of Weselton scheme that’s peak Disney chaos. 🌲 Apple TV+ – The Last Frontier A missing trooper and a deepening mystery keep this Alaskan drama colder — and darker — than ever. Frank’s investigation widens while Sarah’s starting to think Luke’s secrets might be more than small-town gossip. 🎤 Peacock – Leslie Jones: Life Part 2 Leslie Jones is back and louder than ever. She’s talking soulmates, therapy, and even planning her own funeral (don’t worry, it’s hilarious). 🧳 Apple TV+ – The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy  (Penultimate Episode) Eugene Levy continues his world tour of mild discomfort, this time through the dazzling chaos of Jodhpur and Jaipur. There’s culture, cricket, and lots of Levy awkwardness. 🎭 Apple TV+ – Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost Ben Stiller steps behind the camera to tell the story of his comedy-royalty parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Expect laughs, tears, and some heartwarming Hollywood nostalgia. 🔪 Max – Weapons  (New to Streaming) A small-town nightmare unfolds when nearly an entire class of kids disappears overnight. Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong lead this eerie, cerebral thriller that’ll have you checking your locks — twice. 🏀 PRIME TIME ACTION: 7:30 PM ET Sports fans, tonight’s your Super Bowl and  NBA Playoffs all rolled into one. Prime Video – NBA on Prime The Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks, followed by the Lakers vs. Timberwolves. Expect sweat, smack talk, and maybe a few highlight-reel dunks to flood your feed. ⚾ 8:00 PM ET: THE FALL CLASSIC BEGINS FOX – MLB World Series Game 1 It’s Dodgers vs. Blue Jays for all the marbles. First pitch, high stakes, and probably a few crying fans before the ninth inning. NBC – On Brand With Jimmy Fallon Jimmy Fallon gets the Shark Tank  treatment — kind of. Teams compete to craft a KitchenAid-branded web series, and a shocking elimination promises to keep things spicy. CBS – Sheriff Country  (Regular Time Slot) Mickey’s juggling a missing persons case and a daughter tied to a crime scene. Motherhood, mystery, and murder? Just another Thursday night in small-town America. 💔 9:00 PM ET STARZ – The Couple Next Door  (Season 2 Finale) Secrets explode, relationships implode, and Leo’s racing to expose the killer behind the hospital deaths. Trust no one — not even your perfect neighbors. CBS – Fire Country  (Regular Time Slot) Wildfires rage, tempers flare, and the new battalion chief is already everyone’s least favorite coworker. Can Station 42 survive this inferno of drama and danger? 🔎 10:00 PM ET CBS – Boston Blue A whistleblower’s death pulls detectives Lena and Danny into a dark web of corruption and courtroom secrets. If Law & Order  had a Boston accent, it’d be this. USA Network – Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman  (Two-Episode Premiere) The WWE giant trades the ring for restaurants — sampling America’s tastiest comfort food one jaw-dropping bite at a time. Spoiler: he will  suplex a sandwich. 📺 TL;DR – TONIGHT’S MUST-WATCH PICKS Big-screen adrenaline:   A House of Dynamite  (Netflix) Emotional finale vibes:   Invasion  (Apple TV+) Sports overload:   NBA on Prime  + MLB World Series Game 1 Laugh therapy:   Leslie Jones: Life Part 2  (Peacock) 💥 And that’s your Friday fix from The TV Cave — your ultimate home for what’s streaming, airing, and trending in the world of TV.

Raquel Drabowski, Staten Island housewife, on the  “Black Veil” reality show, opens tonight’s story. Raquel surprises the viewers with an unexpected ending. She doesn’t choose either of the two finalists. She couldn’t choose anyone because she is still grieving Johnny, her firefighter husband. Sydney Fletcher, her agent, promises Raquel her own show and a custom line of little black dresses after seeing the ratings bonanza of “The Black Veil” show. Raquel is overjoyed. The joke is on Raquel the next day when Johnny shocks her when she returns home  from a shopping spree.  Johnny’s alive! He was rescued after being flung out of the helicopter above a rainforest in Puerto Rico. He had no memory until he saw her on an episode of “Black Veil”. Raquel asks him if anyone knows he’s alive, and Johnny says he wanted to surprise her first. She suggests they take the ferry to Staten Island to see his Mom. This time Raquel makes sure Johnny disappears for real. Raquel later goes back home and continues feeding content to her social media followers like nothing happened. She’s an influencer, and continues updating her content.  She gets a call from the police about Johnny’s Mom, Marie. She’s gone to the police with the story about Johnny calling her. Raquel gets there and acts like Marie is not in her right mind. She consoles her. Everyone gathers around the famous celebrity, Raquel. She says she’s just there to get Marie home. Even Captain Wagner comes out of his office, and seems starstruck. Marie refocuses everyone on Johnny, and says she has a voicemail message from him. Captain Wagner directs the investigative team to the conference room. Detective Fleming and Officer Hacket are handling the case with Elsbeth. Marie plays the voicemail. She says that’s her son. Raquel denies it. She says it’s a sick prank call, and suddenly live streams a message to social media requesting they stop prank calling them. Raquel still tries to deny and distract, but Fleming asks if they recognize the caller’s phone number. It’s from out of state, and Marie suggests they trace it. Elsbeth and Captain Wagner have been quietly observing what was happening, and both exchange a knowing nod. They look at Raquel intently. Captain Wagner tells Marie they can make it happen. Raquel is not pleased. The investigation begins. They interrogate a trucker who picked up a hitchhiker in the conference room later. He still had beer cans that the hitchhiker, Johnny/Don, drank from on the trip from Delaware to New York. The trucker picked Johnny up hitchhiking along the road.   Detective Fleming, Elsbeth and Officer Hacket go to Marie’s house to see Marie and Raquel with news. Marie gives them some background information on Raquel and Johnny’s relationship while they wait for Raquel. The two had been high school sweethearts, and later moved in with her after getting married. Raquel joins them. Detective Fleming tells them they got a positive DNA identification of Johnny from some beer cans in the truck driver’s truck. Marie says it’s a miracle and Raquel feigns relief. Elsbeth watches Raquel’s response intrigued. Sadly, Johnny’s body is later found in an unusual spot in the water. Scuba divers found him in deep water. Cameron says it was a lucky fluke. Elsbeth goes to a dock worker’s booth to ask for security dock camera footage. Guess who she sees? It was so nice to see them together again. They catch up and also exchange useful information to help the case. Of course Elsbeth runs back to Captain Wagner with what she found out. Cameron provides more forensic evidence, Elsbeth and Detective Fleming and Officer Hacket all meet in Captain Wagner’s office. The detailed brainstorming continues. Social media and ‘likes’ are an insidious factor in this murderer’s motive.  Officer Hacket shares why ‘likes’ are so addictive.  Elsbeth and Detective Fleming are surprised. Officer Hacket’s expertise in the use of social media and the associated apps helps to solve this murder. Detective Fleming, Elsbeth and Officer Hacket do a big reveal of how Johnny’s murder happened on the set of “Black Veil”.  It was live streamed and  fantastically done. Loved the guest appearance of Carra Patterson as Detective Kaya Blanke in this episode. It was interesting to see how the team used social media in conjunction with investigative expertise and exceptional forensic analysis to solve this case.  An episode that achieved the blending of media and murder mystery investigative suspense, and topped off with great performances was the right recipe for another entertaining episode. Elsbeth only had two large bags this time. I enjoyed the episode, and was amused to see some similarities to scenes in the “Working Girl” movie, one of my fave movies. The ferry scene, the dead boyfriend presumed dead then surprise return, and how the first death occurred are a few scenes.   I gave this episode 4.5 out of 5 Stars.

This week's episode starts off one hundred miles an hour and it doesn’t stop until the credits roll. It opens with a brutal robbery at an ATM, where the victim is left severely hurt.  One the call is in, Viight takes Eva new to the team with him in his truck. There is something in Voights windshield. In the truck Voight takes out a picture of a young boy who looks beaten up. When Ava questions Voight he is silent. She lets it go as they arrive at the robbery scene. It’s one of those situations where you immediately feel the stakes, not just for the victim, but for the officers involved. Luckily, the victim’s wife is able to give Ava and Voight all the details they need, even snapping a picture of the vehicle the offender fled in. That little piece of evidence instantly sets the wheels in motion. You can sense Voight’s urgency as he calls in the crime, coordinating the response while trying to anticipate what this criminal might do next. But the situation escalates almost immediately. While they’re still processing the ATM robbery, another call comes in: an armed robbery at a gas station. It’s the same offender. At this point, it’s clear the guy isn’t just committing random acts, he’s on a spree. The way the episode handles this early tension is excellent: you feel like you’re racing through the city alongside the officers, trying to track someone who seems always one step ahead. It’s chaotic, and that’s exactly the point, the show wants you to feel the pressure the team is under. As the investigation ramps up, we start learning more about the suspect: Gary Bell.  It seems at the gas station the violence has escalated. Gary now has kidnapped a woman named Rayna. Voight is getting desperate to catch this extremely violent offender. Voight and the team piece together his past, finding that he stole a GMC in Bridgeport and has no apparent ties, no job, no social media presence, no registered phone. Gary seems to have dropped off the grid entirely, making him even more dangerous and unpredictable. Ava digs deeper, and they trace him to his father’s house, learning that Gary comes from a once-wealthy family that has fallen on hard times. His father’s old company, B Tractors, was huge back in the day, and the family clearly had serious resources. That contrast between privilege and current instability adds layers to Gary’s character: he’s not just a random criminal; he’s someone shaped by circumstances, struggling with who he is. Through Gary’s father we learn about Sage, Gary’s girlfriend, whose real name is Sandra Michaels. Ava and Voight track her to an apartment in Garfield Park, uncovering that she has a serious drug problem. Gary’s criminal activity seems partially motivated by her addiction, at least according to Gary’s father he tells Voight and Eva that Gary is trying to support her, or at least stay close while dealing with the chaos in his own life. There’s a heartbreaking layer here: Gary is capable of violence, yet he also has this twisted sense of responsibility and love. The team comes up with this because several witnesses say that Gary apologized to them after the violent act and he took Rayna into urgent care trying to get her help. When the team finds the urgent care facility the nurse there says he was not violent he brought her in for help. Voight is honest with the nurse and they ask to look at the camera footage. The nurse Keysbtyen knew Rayna’s injuries were too severe for them to treat and she was taken to the hospital. Unfortunately she didn’t make it.  Meanwhile, the team speaks to Sage trying to find out where Gary could be. Sage explains that Gary has a cycle, almost like an alcoholic: after violent acts, he crashes, becomes withdrawn, and has to come down. Sage tells them that Gary likes looking for “old haunts” from his family’s wealthier days, country clubs, art galleries, places where he could hide and be alone. The tension here is relentless, because you know Gary is not just dangerous; he’s unstable. Ava, Voight, and the team are scrambling, checking every lead, updating each other in real time. You can feel the pulse of the city and the weight on the officers, they’re chasing someone who could vanish at any moment. A call comes in and Gary has been spotted. Voight tells the officer not to approach because the offender is extremely violent. Voight never gets a response and races to the scene. At the scene there is an officer down while Ana and Voightbtry to apprehend the offender. Gary is cornered, and there’s a real emotional beat as he breaks down, apologizing repeatedly, insisting he wasn’t born this way. He claims he’s been made into this, and he doesn’t want to be violent anymore. The show does a remarkable job humanizing him in this moment, even though he’s committed terrible acts. There’s this tension between accountability and tragedy, and it’s really affecting to watch. In all of the apologizing the episode takes turn that lands the gut punch: Gary commits suicide before he can be arrested. No one saw it coming. It’s like it was the only way Gary could get peace. Voight and the team are left to break the news to his family, including his daughter Julie and his father. It’s devastating and messy, nobody walks away unscathed. The show doesn’t shy away from the emotional fallout, and it really drives home the human cost of crime, not just on the victims but on families. As Voight and Ava deliver the news to Gary’s father he doesn’t seem fazed at all. This doesn’t sit right with Voight. He calls the house in to be notified if anything should happen at this residence or even in the block he wants to be notified. Voight makes sure to mention there is a tender age child that lives there as well. Back in the truck Ava asks Voight about the photo again and again he is silent. Ava says the uniform that the officer is wearing is decades old. Nothing but silence. Then she asks is that little boy you? Fades to black.  The episode keeps you on edge while also showing the human cost of Gary’s actions, and by the end, you’re emotionally spent, but in a way that sticks with you. It’s tense, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.

Poor Janine. The episode starts with her water breaking—cue Ava’s pregnancy joke. But it’s not what you think. Her apartment pipes burst, leaving her homeless for game night. She can’t host; Jacob volunteers, but Melissa shuts it down. Enter Gregory, who shocks everyone by agreeing to host. For the first time, we step into Gregory’s minimalist place. Janine, ever the helper, tells Jacob she’s worried Gregory’s home might look like a tech start-up lobby: functional but lifeless. Architectural, sure, but not a throw pillow in sight. Determined to help him “cozy it up,” she takes it upon herself to steer him toward the world of HomeGoods. Step one: cookware, since the man doesn’t even own pots and pans. However, Gregory tells her that he has things under control. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson is heading on vacation. Barbara reminds him that he’ll need a Real ID, which prompts a DMV field trip featuring her, Melissa, and Johnson himself.  Ava tags along because she looks fabulous and wants to make the most of her camera-ready look. Naturally, chaos ensues. The trio turns a simple errand into a mini-adventure full of snark, mishaps, and bureaucratic frustration. By the time they’re the last customers standing, Johnson’s old friend swoops in to help him, only for it to come out that he’s had a passport all along and didn’t need the Real ID in the first place. Classic Mr. Johnson. Back at Gregory’s, the party… well, it’s not exactly adventurous or fun .  Gregory’s idea of snacks? Cucumbers, chickpea chips, and limes. Erica shows up and is shocked by the place's layout. She is expecting cocktails, but gets offered a choice between filtered and bottled water. Later, Gregory is excited to offer up home-brewed kombucha. The awkward silence is deafening, and even Janine can’t fake her way through it forever. The games are as dry as the snacks, something involving agriculture, and when a pigeon crashes the party, chaos officially reigns. The group finally admits what we’ve all been thinking: this party sucks. Thankfully, Janine comes to the rescue. Ever the nurturer, she pulls out some backup supplies and sprinkles a little personality around Gregory’s sterile apartment, throw pillows and all. The night ends sweetly, and their quiet connection shines through. Give us more, Janine and Gregory, please. The chemistry is undeniable, and this episode proved it once again. The DMV storyline was hilarious. Janine and Gregory shared moments of coupledom that we would like more of. Rating: 10/10. Abbott rarely misses.