New on TV This Week - 'The Masked Singer' Returns, 'SNL' Turns 50, and Much More

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After the sporting celebrations of Super Bowl LIX the week previous, network television is back with another major celebration this week, only this time in the comedy industry. Perhaps the most iconic show of its kind, Saturday Night Live is officially celebrating its 50th anniversary on February 16, with a special three-hour-long episode to commemorate the occasion. This, plus plenty of other new and returning shows, makes the coming week an exciting one for TV fans. So, without further ado, here's a look at all the best network TV heading your way this week.

Monday — February 10, 2025

Monday Highlight — 'The Voice' Season 27

Last Monday saw the long-awaited return of NBC's flagship singing competition The Voice, with the blind audition back in all their vocal powerhouse glory. Returning to his hosting duty was mainstay Carson Daly, with the coaching panel getting the usual revolving door treatment. Back was reigning champion Michael Bublé, alongside the always brilliant John Legend, new coach Kelsea Ballerini, and the hotly-anticipated return of Adam Levine, who returned for the first time since 2019. After a showstopping return to the auditions featuring an iconic set of performances - including a gorgeous cover of Noah Kahan's "Northern Attitude" - excitement is high for the second installment as the best talent in America promises to be uncovered.

ABC

  • 8:00 PM EST - The Bachelor
  • 10:00 PM EST - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
  • 11:35 PM EST - Jimmy Kimmel Live!

CBS

  • 8:00 PM EST - The Neighborhood
  • 8:30 PM EST - Poppa's House
  • 9:00 PM EST - NCIS
  • 10:00 PM EST - NCIS: Origins
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

FOX

  • 8:00 PM EST - Extracted
  • 9:00 PM EST - Rescue: HI-Surf

The CW

  • 8:00 PM EST - All American
  • 9:00 PM EST - Trivial Pursuit
  • 9:30 PM EST - Scrabble

NBC

  • 8:00 PM EST - The Voice
  • 10:00 PM EST - The Hunting Party
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Tuesday — February 11, 2025

Tuesday Highlight — 'High Potential' Finale

Also showing on Hulu, Drew Goddard's hit Whodunnit series High Potential bows out this coming Tuesday after a strong opening season. With the series going from strength to strength with each episode, the finale looks to be the biggest and best of the lot, with the team facing their toughest challenge yet. Titled "Let's Play", episode 13's synopsis reads:

"An anonymous tip to the LAPD sparks an unusual multiple-victim kidnapping investigation, forcing the team to rely on board games and puzzles to track down their suspect."

ABC

  • 8:00 PM EST - Will Trent
  • 9:00 PM EST - High Potential
  • 10:00 PM EST - The Rookie
  • 11:35 PM EST - Jimmy Kimmel Live!

CBS

  • 8:00 PM EST - FBI
  • 9:00 PM EST - FBI: International
  • 10:00 PM EST - FBI: Most Wanted
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

FOX

  • 8:00 PM EST - Kitchen Nightmares
  • 9:00 PM EST - Doc

The CW

  • 8:00 PM EST - WWE NXT

NBC

  • 8:00 PM EST - St. Denis Medical
  • 8:30 PM EST - Night Court
  • 9:00 PM EST - Deal or No Deal Island
  • 10:00 PM EST - The Irrational
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Wednesday — February 12, 2025

Wednesday Highlight — 'The Masked Singer' Season 13 Premiere

Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora celebrate the finale of 'The Masked Singer' Season 12. Image via FOX

After another game-changing success with Season 12, The Masked Singer returns to Fox on Wednesday, February 12. Each of the previous panelists are set to return, including Rita Ora, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, alongside Nick Cannon reprising his role as host. Season 13 sees the return of themed nights on the show, with excitement high as to just what sort of chaos these masked performers will get involved with. Of course, above all, it's the famous faces behind the mask that are garnering the most speculation, with the best way to find out simply by tuning in live.

ABC

  • 8:00 PM EST - Shifting Gears
  • 8:30 PM EST - Abbott Elementary
  • 9:00 PM EST - Celebrity Jeopardy!
  • 10:00 PM EST - What Would You Do?
  • 11:35 PM EST - Jimmy Kimmel Live!

CBS

  • 8:00 PM EST - Hollywood Squares
  • 9:00 PM EST - The Price is Right at Night
  • 10:00 PM EST - Raid the Cage
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

FOX

  • 8:00 PM EST - The Masked Singer
  • 9:00 PM EST - The Floor

The CW

  • 8:00 PM EST - Wild Cards
  • 9:00 PM EST - Inside the NFL

NBC

  • 11:35 PM EST - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Thursday — February 13, 2025

Thursday Highlight — 'Next Level Chef' Season 4 Premiere

Gordon Ramsay's hunt for the very best of the culinary world is back for its fourth season, with the demanding tasks of this tense kitchen back in all its flaming glory. Also back is, of course, Ramsay himself, with the foul-mouthed chef ready to turn budding culinary hopefuls into the next best kitchen prodigy. Ramsay is joined by prestigious mentors Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, each giving their expertise to a variety of skilled professionals and self-taught home cooks.

ABC

  • 8:00 PM EST - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
  • 9:00 PM EST - Scamanda
  • 10:00 PM EST - Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini
  • 11:35 PM EST - Jimmy Kimmel Live!

CBS

  • 8:00 PM EST - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
  • 8:30 PM EST - Ghosts
  • 9:00 PM EST - Matlock
  • 10:00 PM EST - Elsbeth
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

FOX

  • 8:00 PM EST - Next Level Chef
  • 9:00 PM EST - Animal Control
  • 9:30 PM EST - Going Dutch

The CW

  • 8:00 PM EST - Police 24/7
  • 9:00 PM EST - Crime Nation

NBC

  • 8:00 PM EST - Law & Order
  • 9:00 PM EST - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
  • 10:00 PM EST - Found
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Friday — February 14, 2025

Friday Highlight — 'Fire Country' Season 3, Episode 11

Max Thieriot in Fire Country Season 3 Episode 9 Image via CBS

Fire Country's third season has proven beyond any doubt that Cal Fire is one of the hottest shows on network television. Created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, Fire Country follows the redemption of Thieriot's Bode, who volunteers for the aforementioned Cal Fire in an attempt to redeem himself following a prison sentence. After episode 10 featured one of the most eye-catching sequences yet, as a daring rescue is attempted on a fishing trip, episode 11 ,"Fare Thee Well", promises to raise the bar yet again, with a synopsis that reads:

"The crew responds to a call from the local renaissance fair after a fire breather loses their balance and sets off a tent filled with fireworks."

ABC

  • 2:00 PM EST - General Hospital

CBS

  • 8:00 PM EST - NCIS: Sydney
  • 9:00 PM EST - Fire Country
  • 10:00 PM EST - S.W.A.T

FOX

  • 8:00 PM EST - College Basketball

The CW

  • 8:00 PM EST - Penn & Teller: Fool Us
  • 9:00 PM EST - Masters of Illusion

NBC

  • 8:00 PM EST - Happy's Place
  • 9:00 PM EST - Dateline NBC
  • 11:35 PM EST - The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Saturday — February 15, 2025

Saturday Highlight — 'Premier League Soccer'

Tensions rise as the Premier League season enters its final third, with almost all teams now having played 25 of their total 38 games. Liverpool sit top of the tree as it stands following an incredible run of form, with Arsenal chasing behind following their historic 5-1 defeat of champions Manchester City. NBC hosts the 12:30 p.m. EST game of the day in the Premier League on Saturday, February 15, featuring Everton - now with legend David Moyes back at the helm - heading to Crystal Palace, with both teams close to each other in the table.

ABC

  • 4:00 PM EST - College Basketball

CBS

  • 1:00 PM EST - College Basketball
  • 3:00 PM EST - PGA Tour Golf

FOX

  • 2:30 PM EST - College Basketball
  • 7:00 PM EST - FOX College Hoops Tip-Off
  • 8:00 PM EST - College Basketball

The CW

  • 12:00 PM EST - College Basketball
  • 2:00 PM EST - College Basketball
  • 4:00 PM EST - NASCAR Countdown Live
  • 5:00 PM EST - NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series

NBC

  • 12:30 PM EST - Premier League Soccer (Everton at Crystal Palace)
  • 2:30 PM EST - Premier League Goal Zone

Sunday — February 16, 2025

Sunday Highlight — 'Saturday Night Live' 50th Anniversary Special

saturday-night-live-logo Image via NBC

It's hard to believe that the iconic Saturday Night Live is officially turning 50, with the first cast, including Chevy Chase, John Belushi, and Dan Aykroyd, now half a century old. To celebrate 50 years of SNL, a special three-hour-long episode of the legendary series is airing to commemorate the anniversary. Two days prior, on February 14, streamer Peacock are also hosting a special SNL50: The Homecoming Concert live, marking the perfect way to get ready for the comedic festivities on Sunday, February 16, as well as an SNL50: The Red Carpet episode airing just before the special.

ABC

  • 1:00 PM EST - Women's College Basketball
  • 2:00 PM EST - Women's College Basketball

CBS

  • 8:00 PM EST - Tracker
  • 9:00 PM EST - Watson
  • 10:00 PM EST - The Equalizer

FOX

  • 8:00 PM EST - Family Guy
  • 8:30 PM EST - Grimsburg
  • 9:00 PM EST - The Great North
  • 9:30 PM EST - Krapopolis

The CW

  • 2:00 PM EST - Women's College Basketball

NBC

  • 7:00 PM EST - SNL50: The Red Carpet
  • 8:00 PM EST - Saturday Night Live - 50th Anniversary Special
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