Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Wednesday, February 17. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
Broad City (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.): Finally, the ladies of Broad City are back, on Comedy Central. (Please chant “BROADY” like wrestling fans chant “ROCKY” at The Rock.) And they are ready to get their “Two Chainz” on in the season three premiere. We don’t think this is about the rapper, but knowing this show, never say never. We’ve missed you, Abbi. We’ve missed you, Ilana. We’ve actually missed Val the most, but we know we’re not there again yet. So tell us something about “Two Chainz,” TV Guide Dude! “In the Season 3 premiere, Abbi and Ilana search for a public bathroom; and have wardrobe malfunctions on the way to a gallery show for a friend.” T-t-t-two Chainz! We hope you’re sufficiently hyped now, Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya.
Also, just because it still makes us so happy, let’s watch this Broad City promo again:
Turbo: A top pick No. 2
The Challenge: Battle Of The Bloodlines (MTV, 10/11 p.m.): Naturally, the finale of this Challenge season all about “bloodlines” is titled “Family Matters.” Wocka wocka and all that jazz. Also, the synopsis is giving away absolutely nothing: “In the Season 27 finale, the competitors endure a series of demanding checkpoints while battling all day and all of the night for their share of the $350,000 prize.” Then, it’s time for the reunion, where we all wax nostalgic about the best reunions to happen to the show. In case you didn’t know, those “best reunions” would be the original Rivals reunion and the Rivals II reunion, which as live and amazing.
Also noted
The Middle/The Goldbergs (ABC, 8/8:30 p.m.): Let’s get to the highlights, shall we? First up, on The Middle: “Sue runs into Logan – the hunky Abercrombie guy – and thinks she has a real chance of becoming his girlfriend.” Fingers crossed for Sue. When you’ve got a guy like Logan the hunky Abercrombie guy/White Josh, you’ve got to lock that down. Then, on The Goldbergs: “‘Weird Al’ Yankovic guest stars as himself.” Will Harris honestly has the best job out of any of us over here.
Survivor (CBS, 8 p.m.): “Castaways embark on the most grueling 39 days in Survivor history and test whether brute strength, looks or smarts will be the attribute that helps capture the title of Sole Survivor.” That is right—Survivor is back, officially going 32 seasons strong. 90 minutes. Three tribes. That would be the Brains Tribe, the Brawn Tribe, and the Beauty Tribe. We can’t wait until The Challenge does this exact concept. And no, that was not sarcasm. (By the way, the full title of the season is Survivor: Kaoh Rong – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty.) “Also, one castaway deals with excruciating pain when a bug gets stuck in their ear.” Let’s do this, Carrie Raisler. Let’s. Do. This.
Star Wars Rebels (Disney XD, 9 p.m.): It’s “Homecoming,” baby! No, there are not sports or a big dance. Sorry we got your hopes up, Kevin Johnson. But there is this: “The rebels contact freedom fighter Cham Syndulla, who needs help to fight off the Imperial bombing attack on his planet. While coordinating a plan to overtake and steal the carrier that houses these Imperial bombers, the rebels discover that Cham may have a plan of his own.”
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (FXX, 10 p.m.): So you say you’re hooked on American Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. Simpson, huh? That’s lame. Instead, you should be hooked on It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s “McPoyle Vs. Ponderosa: The Trial Of The Century.” Why? “Old grievances bubble to the surface when The Lawyer agrees to sue Bill Ponderosa on behalf of the Liam McPoyle and his lost eye.” That’s why, Dennis Perkins!