Eleven and Jim Hopper in Stranger Things

Netflix

Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.

On TV this Monday: Netflix documents the making of “Stranger Things” Season 5, “Brilliant Minds” treats a cowboy, and “St. Denis Medical” explores new terrain. 

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Showtimes for January 12, 2026

3:00 AM
ET

Here Come the Irish

Peacock

Season 2 finale: The Irish enter their final games with playoff hopes on the line; a trip to their quarterback’s hometown offers a rare insight into the family and hardships that shaped him.

My Life Is Murder

Acorn TV

After a woman is found dead in a jellyfish tank, Alexa investigates an aquarium filled with secrets and lies; suspects include a marine biologist, a fake online lover, and a shady widower.

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5

Netflix

This behind-the-scenes chronicle follows the cast, creators, and crew as they bring the final season to life — and say goodbye to the show that changed them forever.

7:30 PM
ET

NBA Monday

Peacock

The Boston Celtics face the Indiana Pacers. 

8:00 PM
ET

Baking Championship: Next Gen

Food Network

The sibling teams must create family-favorite desserts, but there’s a five-minute baking time extension at stake that puts the bakers into a spin.

Below Deck Mediterranean

Bravo

An argument over a jet ski causes a major rift on the deck team; a long-held bromance is threatened; tempers flare in multiple directions.

St. Denis Medical

NBC

Serena and Alex work a “Botox and Bubbly” party; Joyce enlists Matt’s help with a personal issue; Bruce introduces Ron to the world of memecoins.

8:15 PM
ET

NFL Playoffs Wild Card

ABC, ESPN

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.

9:00 PM
ET

The Wall

NBC

Married Navy veterans Vincent and Katy’s lives changed forever when Vincent, a firefighter-paramedic, responded to a newborn surrendered at his station’s safe haven box and later adopted her — and now, they’re taking on The Wall for a chance to win big.

10:00 PM
ET

Brilliant Minds

NBC

A rugged cowboy struts into Bronx General with mysterious symptoms and brings the rodeo with him; Dr. Wolf develops a relationship with someone who has ties to his father.