January 25, 2026: NFL Championship Games, new Series with Patrick Dempsey & More Headline TV Listings
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A complete guide to the dayS television highlights, featuring NFL playoff action, compelling dramas, and returning reality favorites.
Every day, TVLine’s “What to Watch” column spotlights new and returning English-language shows and select movies premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Here’s a look at the schedule:
Morning Entertainment: Action and Intrigue
Start your day with high-stakes action as “Jack Ryan” returns for its fourth and final season on Prime Video. According to a show synopsis, Pine will covertly begin working to dismantle the Colombia operation from within, escalating the tension in this gripping thriller.
Afternoon Football: Road to the Super Bowl
The gridiron takes center stage at 3:00 PM ET with the AFC Championship Game on CBS. The New England Patriots will face off against the Denver Broncos in a live broadcast from Denver’s Empower Field.
Later, at 6:30 PM ET, the NFC Championship Game airs on Fox, pitting the Los angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks in a live showdown from Seattle’s Lumen Field. These games will determine the competitors for the upcoming Super Bowl.
Primetime Programming: Diverse Entertainment Options
8:00 PM ET offers a diverse range of options. “Miss Scarlet” returns to PBS with a new episode where a treasure hunt leads Moses back to London to sell a priceless diamond, while Clarence strives to prove his worth.
Reality television fans can tune into “The Real Housewives of Potomac” on Bravo, as the Colorado trip nears its end and a wrong turn throws the ladies’ final excursion into chaos. Meanwhile, “When Calls the Heart” graces the Hallmark Channel with an episode featuring Elizabeth assisting Allie with a surprise party and lee launching a new buisness venture.
Late Night Lineup: Mysteries, Partnerships, and Royal Intrigue
the 9:00 PM ET slot brings more compelling dramas. “All Creatures Great and Small” airs on PBS, with a puzzling arrival at Beauvoir stables involving both Tristan and Siegfried. “Industry” returns to HBO as Harper and Eric embark on a new partnership, while Yasmin and Henry navigate the blurring lines between business and personal lives.
“married to Medicine” on Bravo sees the ladies traveling to Miramar, Florida, hoping to mend fractured friendships, but the conflict between Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Simone appears insurmountable.
Rounding out the night at 10:00 PM ET, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” airs on HBO, following Dunk’s attempts to gain entry into a tournament. “Bookish” on PBS presents a mysterious episode where a film crew’s arrival is marred by a death linked to poisoned chocolates.
“The Hillside strangler” on MGM+ delves into the inquiry of Ken Bianchi, linking him to multiple killings and exploring the complexities of his confessions.
“Memory of a Killer” premieres on Fox in a special night and time slot. the series stars Patrick Dempsey as a hitman leading a double life, with Michael Imperioli and Gina Torres also featuring in the cast. (Episode 2 is scheduled to air in its regular time slot on Monday at 9 p.m.).
