Weekend TV: NASCAR speeds into action
The top draws on broadcast and cable and in sports
February 19, 2016
FRIDAY
Best bet on broadcast: NBC, “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” 11:35 p.m. Bryan Cranston and Demi Lovato guest, and The Weeknd performs.
Best bet on cable: History, “Million Dollar Genius,” 10 p.m. Series premiere. New show looks at the stories of people who have turned ideas into popular products.
Top sporting event: ESPN, “NBA Basketball,” 8 p.m. Indiana takes on Oklahoma City in the first game following the All-Star break for each team.
SATURDAY
Best bet on broadcast: ABC, “NBA Basketball,” 8:30 p.m. The fun-to-watch Golden State Warriors take on the L.A. Clippers.
Best bet on cable: TV One, “Definitely Divorcing,” 8 p.m. New TV movie starring Robin Givens, Columbus Short and Malika Haqq.
Top sporting event: CBS, “College Basketball,” 1 p.m. Interesting ACC matchup between No. 5 North Carolina and No. 11 Miami.
SUNDAY
Best bet on broadcast: ABC, “Disneyland 60,” 8 p.m. Anniversary celebration hosted by Derek Hough includes Harrison Ford revealing plans for new “Star Wars” attractions at Disneyland and Disney World.
Best bet on cable: HBO, “Girls,” 10 p.m. Season premiere. Weather and an unpredictable makeup artist threaten Marnie’s wedding in Upstate New York
Top sporting event: Fox, “NASCAR Racing,” 1 p.m. The 58th running of the season-opening Daytona 500, which kicks off the NASCAR year.
A look at this week’s top TV draws |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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8 p.m.
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Fox
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“Sleepy Hollow” (D)
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The romance between Ichabod and Zoe leads to some unwanted consequences.
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8 p.m.
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ESPN
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“NBA Basketball” (S)
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Doubleheader tonight includes Pacers vs. Thunder and Celtics vs. Jazz.
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8:30 p.m.
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NBCSN
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“Women’s Soccer” (S)
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A CONCACAF Olympic qualifying semifinal game.
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9 p.m.
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ABC
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“Shark Tank” (R)
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Pitches include a 16-year-old’s idea for recycling plastic bottles.
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10 p.m.
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CBS
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“Blue Bloods” (D)
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A man who was recently released from jail–with help from Erin–kills a police officer.
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10 p.m.
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Lifetime
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“The Rap Game” (R)
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Season finale. Jermaine Dupri decides which rapper he wants to sign to his label.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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3 p.m.
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CBS
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“PGA Golf” (S)
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Third round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club.
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8 p.m.
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TV One
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“Definitely Divorcing” (M)
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Romantic comedy about a group of co-workers who all question their marriages.
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8 p.m.
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Lifetime
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“Pregnant at 17” (M)
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A woman finds out her husband’s mistress is only 17, and that she’s pregnant.
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8:30 p.m.
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ABC
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“NBA Basketball” (S)
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Should be an entertaining one between the Warriors and Clippers in Los Angeles.
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9 p.m.
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Fox
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“Jeff Gordon’s Daytona 500 Preview Party” (A)
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A preview of the upcoming races, hosted by the four-time NASCAR champion.
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10 p.m.
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Reelz
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“Caitlyn Jenner: Collision Course” (N)
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Documentary special about the deadly Malibu car accident involving Jenner.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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9 a.m.
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Disney DX
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“Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man” (K)
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Season premiere. New season kicks off with back-to-back episodes.
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1 p.m.
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Fox
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“NASCAR Racing” (S)
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Live coverage of the season-opening Daytona 500.
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3:30 p.m.
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NBC
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“NHL Hockey” (S)
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An outdoor game between the Blackhawks and Wild at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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8 p.m.
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ABC
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“Disneyland 60” (A)
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A musical celebration of the theme park’s 60th anniversary.
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9 p.m.
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E!
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“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” (R)
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Season finale. Kim finds out that her new house isn’t going to be completed on time.
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10 p.m.
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HBO
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“Girls” (C)
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Season premiere. The new season begins at Marnie’s wedding at a resort in Upstate New York.
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A = awards show or special, C = comedy, D = drama, DD = daytime drama, G = game show, K = kids, M = movie, N = news/documentary, R = reality, S = sports, T = talk/variety show. |
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