What’s on Global TV This Week? January 17-31 Primetime Highlights

WHAT TO WATCH AND STREAM ON GLOBAL:
PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 17-31, 2025

WINTER PREMIERES
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
10 p.m. – Watson – series premiere
“Pilot”
Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders six months after the death of his friend and partner, Sherlock Holmes, at the hands of Moriarty. Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though: Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
8 p.m. – The Neighborhood
“Welcome to Pickleball”
The new neighbours who moved into Miss Kim’s old house are keeping the Butlers and Johnsons up all night. Meanwhile, Courtney tells Marty she is going on a date.

8:30 p.m. – Poppa’s House
“Puppy”
Junior accuses Poppa of lying about his dog allergy during his childhood. Meanwhile, Nina and Junior take a vow of celibacy to explore a deeper connection.

9 p.m. – NCIS
“Baker’s Man”
After NCIS learns that the owner of Parker’s favourite bakery (guest star Melina Kanakaredes) is being blackmailed, they hatch a plan to save her from the perpetrators. Also, tensions heighten when Torres’ secret romance is discovered.

10 p.m. – NCIS: Origins
“Flight of Icarus”
The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander’s son, while a pivotal part of Franks’ past involving his family is revealed.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
7 p.m. – FBI: International – new time slot
“The Kill Floor”
A member of the Fly Team goes missing as the hunt for Greg Csonka continues in Paris. Meanwhile, Vo’s life hangs in the balance after being shot.

8 p.m. – FBI
“Descent”
The investigation into an assistant U.S. attorney’s death leads the team to a related airline whistleblower scandal and the chilling discovery that they don’t have much time to thwart terrorists from crashing numerous in-flight commercial airplanes. Dealing with the memory of his brother, who was a 9/11 victim, the case pushes Scola hard to prevent another catastrophe.

10 p.m. – FBI: Most Wanted
“Moving On”
The Fugitive Task Force investigates a series of deadly fires involving the descendants of those who caused the infamous 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Nina’s sister turns to her in a time of need.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
8:30 p.m. – Ghosts
“The Not-So-Silent Partner”
Sam and Jay are forced to cover when Mark demands to meet the silent investor in Jay’s restaurant who has been holding up construction.

9 p.m. – Matlock
“Friends”
Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah’s cousin’s wrongful termination case. Also, Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught.

10 p.m. – Elsbeth
“Unalive and Well”
When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he’d just left and begins to suspect its charismatic founder (Eric McCormack).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
8 p.m. – NCIS: Sydney
“Heart Starter”
NCIS: Sydney will do whatever it takes to crack the case of a rogue assassin on the run during NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson’s chaotic first day as boss.

9 p.m. – Fire Country
“Coming in Hot”
With the Chezem Valley fire blazing out of control, Bode and Audrey must find a way to save themselves; Manny risks his freedom for his missing daughter; and Eve tries to protect her father (Phil Morris) and their family’s ranch.

10 p.m. – S.W.A.T.
“Open Season”
When Hondo learns there’s a $1 million bounty on his head, 20-Squad must race to uncover the mysterious enemy from Hondo’s past who’s intent on revenge. Also, Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan’s changes to SWAT academy.

WINTER FINALES
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
9 p.m. – Accused
“Megan’s Story”
An ambitious music executive faces hardship when a futuristic sex robot comes between her and her husband. Guest stars include Sonequa Martin-Green, Mike Colter and Kiara Barnes.

ALL NEW PRIMETIME SERIES
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT – Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is an Emmy® Award-winning late-night comedy showcase in its 50th season back for another year of laughs, surprises, and great performances. This week’s guest host is Dave Chappelle with musical guest GloRilla.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
7 p.m. – Crime Beat
“Die Like The Rest – Part 2 (Jules Knox)”
Detectives are slowly piecing together chilling clues from a series of brutal sexual assaults and murders across the country. Teenage girls are the target, and police are starting to question if one of their initial suspects was wrongfully convicted. As Jules Knox reports, a Mr. Big sting operation led officers to a second suspect who was hiding in plain sight.

8 p.m. – Family Law
“It’s the End of the World as We Know It”
Abby represents an environmental activist whose devotion to the cause might cost him custody of his children; an ill-advised meeting with old flame Crystal Steele lands Harry in trouble with the Law Society.

9 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT – Accused
“Eugene’s Story”
A jewelry store owner is put on trial after interfering with his wife’s dicey past. Guest stars include Ken Jeong, Jamie Chung and Zane Holtz.

10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT – Hollywood Squares – one time only
Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
9 p.m. – Doc
“Day One”
Amy, allowed to return to work under very strict guidelines, teams up with TJ to treat a patient suffering from mysterious liver problems; Sonya and Jake help an elderly couple navigate the final chapter of their love story.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
8:30 p.m. – Abbott Elementary
“Strike”
City buses have stopped running due to a strike, resulting in many students being absent from school. The teachers at Abbott try to find creative solutions and adapt to hybrid learning. Meanwhile, Gregory and O’Shon strike up a friendship.

9 p.m. – Raid the Cage
“Momma’s House”
Teams of mother-child duos face off as Sonja and Je’Quari, mother and son from San Lorenzo, Calif., take on mother and daughter Brandy and Kiley from Stroud, Okla. Whose unbreakable bond will lead to bigger prizes?

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
8 p.m. – Hollywood Squares – one time only
Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT – Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is an Emmy® Award-winning late-night comedy showcase in its 50th season back for another year of laughs, surprises, and great performances. This week’s guest host and musical guest is Timothée Chalamet.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
7 p.m. – Crime Beat
“A Million Dead Ends (Cindy Bahadur)”
On May 14, 1971, just after dinner, six-year-old Ljubica Topic wandered off while playing outside with her older brother and some friends. When her brother gets home, Ljubica isn’t there. Questioned by his mother, he reveals that a stranger had approached them asking for help and Ljubica had gone off to assist. After a frantic search, the young girl is found dead just a kilometre away. Who did this and why did it remain a mystery for nearly 50 years?

8 p.m. – Family Law
“Play It Straight”
Abby finds herself playing both lawyer and counsellor as she helps a paranoid and deeply closeted actor avoid being outed to the public when his bitter ex writes a play about him.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
9 p.m. – Doc
“One Step Closer”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
8:30 p.m. – Abbott Elementary
“Girard Creek”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

9 p.m. – Raid the Cage
“Brains & Brawn”
It’s brains and brawn as Cilicia and Suzette, the brainy couple from New Rochelle, N.Y., take on gym bros Tyler and Brandon from Orlando, Fla. Who will flex on the competition and take the win?

10 p.m. – Hollywood Squares
Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

ALL NEW NIGHTLY SERIES
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
New episodes air Monday, January 20 – Thursday, January 23, Sunday, January 26 at 1:30 a.m. ET/PT, and Monday, January 27 – Thursday, January 30 at 12:05 a.m.
On The Late Show, comedian Stephen Colbert interviews the hottest stars, talented actors and musicians, and brilliant minds – all while doing his own inimitable brand of comedy.

After Midnight
New episodes air Monday, January 20 – Thursday, January 23, and Monday, January 27 – Thursday, January 30 at 1:07 a.m.
After Midnight, inspired by the Emmy® Award-winning series @midnight, is the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the Internet.