Discover today's top TV picks with fresh episodes and premieres across reality, drama, and competition on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
- February 16, 2026
AceShowbiz - Each day, TVLine’s What to Watch column features notable new and returning English-language shows and select movies premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Organized by release time and alphabetically within each time slot, today’s lineup offers a compelling mix of reality, drama, and competition.
On Monday,
Early morning at 3:00 AM ET, Acorn TV’s Hidden Assets sees O’Neill hospitalized after exposure to medical waste. Meanwhile, police raid the KYV haulage company where O’Neill worked, acting on Pearse’s tip. This episode intensifies the ongoing investigation and adds new layers of intrigue.
At the same time, Netflix debuts
Prime time at 8:00 PM ET offers a packed schedule. On ABC, American Idol concludes auditions with remarkable performances that promise an exciting Hollywood Week ahead. Food Network’s Baking Championship: Next Gen challenges teams with large and mini dessert creations, while Bravo’s Below Deck Down Under sees tensions rise during a crew night out, as personal conflicts and romantic drama unfold.
HGTV’s Don’t Hate Your House With the Property Brothers closes its second season with Drew and Jonathan redesigning a home layout into a functional live-work space while keeping to budget. Fox’s survivalist series Extracted intensifies with injuries and a high-stakes raft trial, shifting alliances and an unexpected extraction that shakes up the competition.
The CW’s Wild Cards follows Max and Ellis as they investigate a murdered top doctor, navigating a complex web of medical rivalries and hidden threats. Meanwhile, NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympic Games continues with events including women’s freeski big air, pairs figure skating, women’s monobob bobsled, and the women’s 1000m short track final.
Later at 10:00 PM ET, ABC’s The Rookie features Harper and Lucy going undercover in Baja to solve a murder, with Bradford and the FBI supporting from Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Nolan and Bailey face the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship.