What To Watch Monday: Stranger Things Goes Behind The Scenes, Brilliant Minds Saddles Up, And More

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

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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.

ET

NBA Monday

Peacock

The Boston Celtics face the Indiana Pacers. 

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.

ET

NFL Playoffs Wild Card

ABC, ESPN

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.

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.

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.

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