14 Things You Should Watch This Week That Aren't the Super Bowl
If you're into sports, this week is going to be really exciting for you: Both the Super Bowl and the kickoff to the winter Olympics are happening. If you're not, though, there's one silver lining: Fifty Shades Freed. Oh, and two new This Is Us episodes happening in one week. See, there really is something on television for everyone!
Here are the 14 things to put on your radar for this week.
Sunday, February 4
Super Bowl LII: Real talk: You should definitely try to attend a Super Bowl party this year. Chances are there will be free food. 6:30 P.M. ET on NBC
This Is Us: Fans of this weepy NBC hit, take notice. A brand-new episode of This Is Us is happening right after the Super Bowl, and it's going to be big. All your questions about Jack's death will be answered at the end of it. Have tissues ready. Directly following the Super Bowl on NBC. Another new episode will also air Tuesday, February 6.
Monday, February 5
Vanity Fair Confidential: Season four of this addictive series takes you behind the scenes of some gripping true crimes that were originally covered in Vanity Fair magazine. Fans of Serial and The Keepers should definitely tune in. 9 P.M. ET on ID
Valor, season 1: This military drama is elevated by an interesting female protagonist, played by Christina Ochoa. Catch up on this one if you missed it last fall! Available for streaming on Netflix
Tuesday, February 6
Bethenny & Fredrik: If Bethenny Frankel's real-estate drama was your favorite part of the Real Housewives of New York City last season, then you're in luck: There's now going to be a show all about Frankel and her realtor, Fredrik Eklund, going into business together. Show me all the penthouses, please. 10 P.M. ET on Bravo
Honeymoon: A honeymoon goes terribly, lethally wrong in this indie horror film starring Rose Leslie from Game of Thrones. Watch it before it goes away! Leaving Netflix February 12
Wednesday, February 7
Big Brother: What season of Big Brother is this? 200? 2,000? (It's actually 20.) Tune in to watch more hot people fight with each other while stuck in a house together. 8 P.M. ET on CBS
Impossible Builds: Architecture lovers should tune into this new series, which takes you to some of the most impressive buildings around the world. Time TBD on PBS
Full Frontal With Samantha Bee: Here's your friendly reminder to watch comedic genius Samantha Bee on Wednesday nights. New episodes begin this evening, and you won't want to miss her hilarious, on-point commentary on American politics. 10:30 P.M. ET on TBS
Thursday, February 8
Burn Notice: Looking for something new to quickly binge on Netflix? Try this sexy government drama starring the snack to end all snacks, Jeffrey Donovan. If anything, you'll feel closer to Meghan Markle by watching it. (Her old show, Suits, is on USA as well.) Leaving Netflix February 15
A Little Bit of Heaven: Put this on your list of things to watch on Netflix before they leave. Kate Hudson stars in this touching drama about a woman who falls in love with a doctor after being diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Leaving Netflix February 11
Friday, February 9
Entanglement: Thomas Middleditch stars in this touching film about a man who seeks to uncover a family secret and ends up falling in love with a woman that complicates this in the process. Available On-Demand and Digital HD.
XXIII Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony: Even if you're not a big sports fan, the Olympics are actually exciting—well, at least the ice skating is. 8 P.M. ET on NBC
Fifty Shades Freed: Everyone say, "YOU MAY CALL ME MRS. GREY!" on the count of three. Just kidding, but you should go check out the final chapter of the *Fifty Shades* franchise this week, in which Ana and Christian get married and shit gets real. It's all anyone's going to be talking about. In theaters
Saturday, February 10
Family Guy: It's the end of a gross-out humor era: Family Guy is leaving Netflix in just four days, so why not watch an episode or two for old time's sake? Leaving Netflix February 14
