What's on TV this week?

This week in television is sort of an in between of great specials and shows for sweeps, while other favorites are still on hiatus for another two weeks. Here's what we are excited for.

Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul Monday's on AMC

Yup, this is going to be a good one. Everyone on the planet watched Breaking Bad, so it comes as no surprise that this has already been greenlit for a second season before the pilot even aired. Better Call Saul regularly airs Monday nights on AMC, but the premiere episode aired Sunday night February 8th, with the second airing in it's regular timeslot on February 9th.

Aside from being a fantastic show that I'm sure everyone will watch anyways, the Breaking Bad-Better Call Saul clan has supported some fantastic women writers and directors, including Michelle MacLaren, director of Monday nights episode #2,  who has been tapped to direct the upcoming Wonder Woman project.

Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special. 

SNL 40th Anniversary Special airing Sunday on NBC

There's going to be 3 hours of Saturday Night Live with every cast member, every guest host, and every musical guest over the last 40 years invited. I'll give you a few minutes if you need to go freshen up.

There's also be a red carpet special leading up to what can only be described as "the event." Also, despite the confusing name, a compilation episode of SNL will air for Valentines day on Saturday February 14th in it's regular timeslot, while the actual Anniversary Special is airing Sunday evening on February 15th.

Cougar Town

Cougar Town Tuesdays on TBS

Cougar Town is that weird show that almost nobody watched as it aired on ABC and then it moved to TBS where even less people watched it. This Bill Lawrence (Scrubs) show stars Courtney Cox (Friends) and a bunch of people who drink wine all day and are delightfully entertaining. It's one of those shows that ABC loves to make with a name that insults it's targeted audience, but don't be deterred, Cougar Town is self deprecating enough to poke fun at itself. It's also one of those shows that's had cancellation looming overhead since season 1, so very early on they lose any restraint and fully embrace weird stories and in-jokes. 

If you're trying to escape the frigid winter via the magic of television, this show might hit the spot. It's funny, it's light and fluffy and it's set in Florida, so you can dream of tan-lines. 

Sadly, Cougar Town only has 8 episodes left to air! If you want to watch, it airs tonight, February 10th on TBS. The series finale will be Tuesday, March 31st, so mark your calendars.


What shows are you planning on catching up with this week?