Olympics, Fallout season finale and the Muppet Show: must-watch TV this week

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This week’s TV and streaming slate mixes tense thrillers, nostalgic specials, and major live spectacles. From prestige miniseries to Olympic pageantry and awards-night glitz, there is something for every viewer. All times listed are Eastern.

New series and limited runs to add to your watchlist

  • Vanished — MGM+, Sunday at 9 p.m. (four-part miniseries premiere).
    A romance-turned-mystery set in the South of France. When Tom Parker disappears from a train, his partner Alice must untangle secrets from his past. Sam Claflin and Kaley Cuoco lead a cast that includes Karin Viard and Matthias Schweighöfer. Expect suspenseful twists and scenic European settings.
  • The Muppet Show — ABC and Disney+, Wednesday at 9 p.m. (standalone special).
    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the original series, this variety special reunites Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang with guests like Sabrina Carpenter, Seth Rogen, and Maya Rudolph. Musical numbers and classic Muppet chaos are on the menu.

Big live broadcasts: Olympics opening and the Grammys

The week features two headline live events that will dominate watercooler talk.

Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Where: NBC and Peacock. When: Friday at 2 p.m.
Milan hosts a ceremonial kickoff for 17 days of competition. Highlights include performances by Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey, a Giorgio Armani tribute, and the unprecedented lighting of two Olympic cauldrons.

68th Annual Grammy Awards

Where: CBS and Paramount+. When: Sunday at 8 p.m.
Trevor Noah returns as host for the last Grammys broadcast on CBS before the ceremony moves to ABC and Disney+ in 2027. Performers include Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, Addison Rae, and Alex Warren. The show adds two new awards: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.

Episodes you won’t want to miss this week

Key serialized episodes and finales land across premium networks and platforms.

  • Industry — HBO, Sunday at 9 p.m.
  • A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms — HBO, Sunday at 10:03 p.m.
  • Fallout — Prime Video, Tuesday at 9 p.m. (season two finale)
  • Hijack — Apple TV, Wednesday at 12 a.m.
  • The Pitt — Max (HBO Max), Thursday at 9 p.m.
  • The Traitors — Peacock, Thursday at 9 p.m.
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — Crunchyroll, Friday at 10 a.m.

Fresh premieres and returning seasons to queue

New seasons and specials arrive on a range of streaming services and cable outlets.

  • The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Big Game — Roku Channel, Sunday at 3 a.m. (season two premiere)
  • Below Deck Down Under — Bravo, Monday at 8 p.m. (season four premiere)
  • Father Brown — BritBox, Tuesday at 7 a.m. (season 13 premiere)
  • Summer House — Bravo, Tuesday at 8 p.m. (season ten premiere)
  • The Lincoln Lawyer — Netflix, Thursday at 3 a.m. (season four premiere)

Series coming to an end this week

Several shows wrap up their current runs with finales worth marking on your calendar.

  • The Night Manager — Prime Video, Sunday at 3 a.m. (season two finale)
  • Wolf — AMC+ and Shudder, Tuesday at 9 p.m. (season one finale)
  • The Boyfriend — Netflix, Tuesday at 3 a.m. (season two finale)
  • Spartacus: House Of Ashur — Starz, Saturday at 9 a.m. (season one finale)

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