February is the time for love, and we’re head over heels for these TV and streaming shows coming to our screens this month. From a wild family road trip to the return of Detective Alex Cross and his biceps, this month’s dramas and comedies explore Black family dynamics across generations, the search for community, and friendships that aren’t defined by boundaries. And on February 23, it will be a banger night of television viewing with the drop of several new projects. Set your Google reminders to catch all the shows you won’t want to miss this February.
The Muppet Show — February 4, Disney+: Our favorite collection of animated puppets returns to their original glory to offer up an unforgettable night of variety skits that are once again delivered with a theater background in this 30-minute special. Maya Rudolph stars.
Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback — February 5, Peacock: A documentary chronicling the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed the game, from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. James “Shack” Harris, Chuck Ealey, Rodney Peete, Lamar Jackson and more are some of the NFL voices featured in this four-part series.
The ‘Burbs (Series Premiere) — February 8, Peacock: Murders are now in the cul-de-sac. Keke Palmer stars as Samira, a new neighborhood implant who believes her neighbors have murderous intentions, in this remake of the 1989 cult film.
Cross (Season 2) — February 11, Prime Video: Alex Cross returns to more problems, and hopefully for us, star and executive producer Aldis Hodge in more tight sweaters. Cross is tasked with protecting a billionaire who’s received a death threat; meanwhile, Cross’s partner and longtime bestie, John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), makes an unexpected connection to the crime.
Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League — February 11, ESPN: A four-part documentary on the creation, launch, and inaugural season of the NBA’s Basketball Africa League, featuring interviews with President Barack Obama, J. Cole, Stephen Curry, Masai Ujiri, and more.
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association — February 12, Prime Video: It’s the first docuseries chronicling the 1967 launch of the American Basketball Association and examining the ABA’s lasting impact on the sport of basketball — the 3-point shot originated here.
Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip — February 13, Netflix: Joe is about to hit the road. Medea’s foul-mouthed brother is determined to teach his grandson about life by taking the sheltered college-bound teen cross-country. But road trips have a way of educating the driver and passenger.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Series Premiere) — February 23, NBC: If only we could all have a chance to revisit our past to confront our wrongs and make a comeback. Former NFL star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) actually gets that chance when he’s approached to make a documentary about his life.
Paradise (Season 2) — February 23, Hulu: In season one, Xavier was a man broken by the presumed death of his wife. In season two, he’s searching for his wife, who is alive, to bring her safely back to the bunker. Black love knows no boundaries.
The CEO Club (Series Premiere) — February 23, Prime Video: Serena Williams. Winnie Harlow, Hannah Bronfman, and more invite you into their world as these trailblazing female CEOs navigate the triumphs and challenges of both their professional and personal lives. A series where you can take notes.
Scrubs (Series Reboot) — February 25, ABC: The bromance that never dies! JD and Turk are back, scrubbing in again at Sacred Heart and taking on the ways medicine has changed, but hope, laughter, heart, and friendship only grow strong like a heartbeat.
Survivor 50 — February 25, CBS: Yes, there have been 50 seasons of Survivor, testing the endurance and willpower of its competitors. And if one time wasn’t enough, several memorable players have returned, like Cirie, Kyle, and Tiffany, to brave the elements and mind games once again.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season 2) — February 27, Apple TV+: Kiersey Clemons and the return to fight a new monster, Titan X, an ancient, bioluminescent, sea-dwelling monster, the only way they know how — with other massive monstrous beasts.