New Movies Opening Today
The Great Wall (Rated PG-13) … STARRING: Matt Damon … mercenaries defend the Great Wall of China against a group of monstrous creatures
Fist Fight (Rated R) … STARRING: Ice Cube, Charlie Day, Tracy Morgan, Christina Hendricks .. Ice Cube and Charlie Day play high school teachers, who arrange an after school fight after Day accidentally gets Cube fired. The movie was originally titled “Teacher Fight”.
A Cure for Wellness (Rated R) … STARRING: Dane DeHaan, Mia Goth …. a company sends an executive to retrieve its CEO from a remote “wellness center” in the Swiss Alps. The exec is diagnosed with the same illness as the other patients and begins questioning his sanity as he tries to escape
Friday February 17
PRIME TIME TV
Last Man Standing On ABC (The winner of the “Meet Outdoor Man” contest thinks Mike’s video log contains secret messages; Vanessa starts a lending library to meet people in her neighborhood; Chuck adjusts to his new life after his wife takes a job in Los Angeles.)
Dr. Ken On ABC (Pat refuses to believe that relationship stress is causing his rash; Dave considers the least hurtful way to break up with Emily; Clark asks Allison to a new meditation studio.)
Shark Tank On ABC (A subscription service that teaches children to code; an app that allows children to use a plush toy to send and receive voicemail; software that automates plant care; an app and website that allows customers to book a day room at a hotel)
20/20 On ABC (Investigative reporting.)
MacGyver On CBS (While Mac and Jack are tracking a dangerous fugitive, a family of bounty hunters kidnap him; Bozer and Riley try to hack into Jack’s CIA file.)
Hawaii Five-0 On CBS (The Five-0 must once again engage in the twisted mind games of serial killer Dr. Madison Gray when she arrives at the HPD covered in blood that matches Alicia Brown’s)
Blue Bloods On CBS (Linda’s brother, Jimmy, gets into trouble with the mob and asks Danny to help him stay safe; the lawyer of a wrongfully arrested man demands that NYPD officers’ disciplinary records be made public; Nicky goes on a ride-along with Jamie.)
Grimm On NBC (Rosalee surprises Monroe with a birthday getaway and invites the gang to join them; at a hotel, an employee targets Nick to avenge his father; Eve is visited by a familiar dark force; Capt. Renard spends the weekend with Diana.)
Emerald City On NBC (Dorothy and Lucas arrive at Glinda’s castle; the wizard heads to the Kingdom of Ev to build his arsenal of weapons; West uses dangerous magic to help Tip reconnect with her past; Jack tries to find his place in Langwidere’s life.)
Dateline NBC On NBC (Investigative journalism.)
Rosewood On Fox (The team gets a glimpse into Villa’s past as it hunts for a counterfeit money kingpin; Rosie gets surprising news about his recent health issue.)
Sleepy Hollow On Fox (Diana begins to wonder if her ex might take a full-time part in his daughter’s life; the team comes to a shocking realization.)
The Vampire Diaries On CW (Damon and Alaric face an old enemy after obtaining a weapon that may be able to destroy Cade; Stefan is forced to confront a dark part of his past while being held captive by a surprising acquaintance; Cade digs deep into Bonnie’s mind.)
Reign On CW (Queen Mary discovers a leak amongst her advisers and sets out to uncover the traitor; Queen Elizabeth enlists in Narcisse to further her quest for supremacy; Catherine goes to extreme measures to regain some of her lost power.)
Tanked: Celebrity Scoop On Animal Planet (Brett and Wayde get the scoop on Howie Mandel and watch him try out his new hobby of building tanks.)
Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson On Animal Planet (Actor Jerry O’Connell and Anthony hatch a “Kangaroo Jack” reunion; talk show host Loni Love (“The Real”) brings pictures of her unique animal hat; a hawk takes its time deciding what to do on Anthony’s arm.)
Fashion Police On E (Hosts Melissa Rivers, Giuliana Rancic, Brad Goreski, Nene Leakes and Margaret Cho break down celebrity fashion and highlight the good, the bad and the “OMG moments” from fashion’s biggest nights.)
2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game On ESPN (Michael Smith’s West Team, coached by Draymond Green and Rocsi Diaz take on Jemele Hill’s East Team, led by coaches Kyle Lowry and Fat Joe. From Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Episode: Beef, Lamb and Pig On Food Network (In Louisville, Ky., a real-deal Irish pub serves cottage pie and a lamb-cabbage specialty; in Charlotte, N.C., a spot prepares flavorful Asian-barbecue fusion; a Charlotte burger joint with sweet potato, brie and house-made pimento cheese toppings.)
Real Time With Bill Maher On HBO (Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos; actress Leah Remini; former Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.); comic Larry Wilmore.)
Ridiculousness On MTV (Motivational speaker Michael Crossland joins Rob, Steelo and Chanel to teach the Crossland Method, what it means when a dog is cross-bred and a visit to the Field of Nightmares.)
2017 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge On TNT (Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid headline the annual showcase of premier young talent in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge, as the best first- and second-year players representing the U.S. and World teams go head-to-head. From New Orleans.)
LATE NIGHT TV
Jimmy Kimmel: Emma Stone, Danny Amendola, Matt Damon as “Tom Brady”, MUNA (R 2/6/17)
Jimmy Fallon: Joel McHale, Zoe Kravitz, Ryan Adams
Stephen Colbert: Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks
Seth Meyers: Tracee Ellis Ross, Dan Stevens, Electric Guest (R 2/6/17)
James Corden: Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Renner, Joel Edgerton
Saturday February 18
Ransom On CBS (Maxine leads the team in her first negotiation after Eric and other guests at a retreat are taken hostage by the fanatical leader of a militia group.)
48 Hours On CBS (Investigative reports on crime and justice cases.)
Dateline NBC On NBC (Investigative journalism.)
College Basketball Virginia at North Carolina On ESPN
College Basketball Arizona at Washington On ESPN 2
HBO Saturday Night Movie Of The Week The Legend of Tarzan (Lured from Victorian England to the wilds of the Congo, Tarzan must return to the jungle to save his captive wife from King Leopold’s devious envoy. Based on the stories created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Alexander Skarsg�rd, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou)
I Am Britney Jean On Lifetime (Spears opens up about her personal and professional life in candid and revealing interviews.)
The Incredible Dr. Pol On Nat GeoWild (The team at Pol Veterinary Services deal with animal attacks, breakaway bovines and slick sheep.)
Boxing Showtime Championship On Showtime (Hometown hero Adrien ‘The Problem’ Broner (32-2, 24 KOs) takes on super lightweight contender Adrian Granados (18-4-2, 12 KOs). From Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.)
Cops On Spike (An irate man has trouble accepting the truth when confronted with his actions; officers question a cagey group to confirm suspicions; an argument between parents becomes violent.)
Bellator MMA Live On Spike (The debut of “The Last Emperor” Fedor Emelianenko in a bout against Matt Mitrione; from San Jose, Calif.)
2017 NBA All-Star Saturday On TNT (Los Angeles Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan competes in the Verizon Slam Dunk; Klay Thompson looks to defend his title in the JBL Three-Point Contest; Isaiah Thomas and others are put to the test in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. From New Orleans.)
Sunday February 19
To Tell the Truth On ABC (Celebrity panelists include Tracee Ellis Ross, Iliza Shlesinger, Cedric the Entertainer, and Joshua Malina.)
The Good Fight On CBS (After a financial scam destorys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart’s, savings; Maia and Diane join one of Chicago’s preeminent law firms.)
NCIS: Los Angeles On CBS (An NCIS agent is held at an unknown location and tortured by the mole, and another agent discovers he was betrayed by someone he least expected)
Elementary On CBS (A former professional eSports video game player dies after being assaulted in front of his fans during a live video stream; Shinwell asks Joan for advice when his teenage daughter asks to meet with him for the first time in years.)
The Paley Center Salutes NBC’s 90th Anniversary On NBC (The history of NBC is celebrated with highlights of its nine decades of iconic shows, characters, personalities, and programs; celebrity interviews include Ted Danson, Tina Fey, Debra Messing, Noah Wyle, and more; Kelsey Grammer hosts.)
The Simpsons On Fox (Bart deals with his guilt after betraying Lisa; Springfield is in awe of Homer when he is revealed to be a chess savant)
Son of Zorn on Fox (Seeing an opportunity to get Linda’s old job back for her, Zorn increases Sanitation Solutions’ business by tapping into the Zephyrian market; Zorn helps Alan try to win Layla back.)
Family Guy On Fox (The guys decide to form a string quartet, but Peter doesn’t make the cut; Brian is forced to be Carter’s seeing eye dog.)
Bob’s Burgers On Fox (When Gayle’s cat, Mr. Business, secures a pet agent, Bob finds out that Linda may have been helping to fund the cat’s career.)
The Walking Dead On AMC (While searching for a missing Alexandrian, Rick and his group encounter a mysterious collective, its inhabitants unlike any they have come across.)
The Real Housewives of Atlanta On Bravo (The ladies return to Atlanta; Cynthia plans her Cargo Fashion Show; Porsha wonders if Todd is ready for a serious relationship; Phaedra hears news concerning her divorce; Kenya gives Cynthia a special gift to help jumpstart her dating life.)
Guy’s Grocery Games On Food Network (Four chefs must create a winning breakfast, lunch and dinner for four on a budget of $60; a lumberjack breakfast with the aid of a handful of coupons; a sandwich lunch that might not feature a side dish; dinner on less than $16.)
Big Little Lies On HBO (In an affluent community, a suspicious death at an elementary school fundraiser draws attention to the friction amongst some of the mothers; Madeline and Celeste welcome Jane into their inner circle; battle lines are drawn after an incident.)
Girls On HBO (Hannah provides cover for Marnie’s secret weekend in Poughkeepsie; Shoshanna enlists Elijah to be her plus-one at a networking event; Jessa’s antics lead Shoshanna to reevaluate her post-college friendships.)
Beyond the Headlines: Britney Spears On Lifetime (The story of pop star Britney Spears.)
NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks On NBC SN
Homeland On Showtime (Keane is sidelined; Carrie’s work follows her home.)
Billions On Showtime (Chuck faces scrutiny from the Attorney General; Axe considers options for retaliation; Wendy entertains an offer from a rival manager; Lara intervenes during a school emergency)
The Missing On Starz (The Websters struggle to cope with the return of their daughter as the search for another missing girl intensifies; the shock waves of Alice’s return are still felt after two years.)
Black Sails On Starz (Violence engulfs Nassau; Silver demands answers from Billy; Eleanor comes to Max’s aid; Bonny and Rackham endure hell.)
Bar Rescue On Spike (An abrasive owner takes advantage of his mom’s generosity to take over a craft beer bar from his landlord.)
2017 NBA All-Star Game On TBS/TNT (The NBA’s best gather in New Orleans for the 66th edition of the NBA All-Star Game. LeBron James, the lone returning starter for the Eastern Conference, leads his team against Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and the rest of the Western all-stars.)