TV Picks for Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2026: Also tune in to the Olympics and catch a classic movie.
MONDAY, Jan. 26, 4 p.m.
The Day the Sun Danced
EWTN This Saints and Heroes animated story faithfully relates Our Lady of Fatima’s visits and message of prayer and penance to the little shepherds of Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.
TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 4 p.m.
I Was There: The Holy Mass
EWTN “The Mass is the Sacrifice of God for man,” wrote St. John Vianney. In this animated show, children witness Jesus’ sacrificial death for us and learn about his Real Presence.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 8 p.m.
The Princess Bride
TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES In this 1987 comedy-fantasy, famously praised by Pope St. John Paul II, a farmhand must save his beloved princess from multiple villains. The late Rob Reiner directed, and Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin and André the Giant starred. TV-PG.
SATURDAYS, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 8 p.m.
St. John Bosco: Mission to Love
EWTN In two parts, this drama portrays the life and mission of St. John Bosco (1815-1888). Despite opposition, Don Bosco took Turin’s orphans, poor children and unemployed youth under his wing, educating, training and catechizing them.
MONDAY, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m.
Holy Mass With Religious on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
EWTN On Candlemas Day and the 30th World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, Pope Leo XIV will bless candles for liturgical use and celebrate Mass for religious brothers and sisters.
FRIDAY, Feb. 6-SUNDAY, Feb. 22, live and taped
XXV Winter Olympic Games
NBC, CNBC, USA Network With the motto “IT’s Your Vibe,” the games will be in Milan (indoor contests) and Cortina d’Ampezzo (mountain events). On Feb. 6 at 2 p.m., the Opening Ceremony in Milan’s San Siro Stadium will stress the theme “Harmony.” Daily shows at around 4 a.m. will present live events, and three-hour taped roundups at 8 p.m. will spotlight key events.
SATURDAY, Feb. 7, 2 p.m.
On the Way to Perfection: Ján Havlik
EWTN Blessed Ján Havlik (1928-1965), a Slovak Lazarist seminarian, died after nine years of torture and slave labor under the atheistic Communist regime in Czechoslovakia. TV-PG.
SATURDAY, Feb. 7, 3 p.m.
Marian Procession From the Holy Land
EWTN From the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, this monthly Rosary procession in today’s desperate times makes reparation for sin and beseeches Our Lady for peace.
Upcoming
SUNDAY, Feb. 8, 2 p.m.
Puppy Bowl XXII
ANIMAL PLANET In this cheery three-hour special, an alternative to the pro-football Super Bowl, 150 rescued dogs — including 15 with special needs — from 72 shelters will play in a miniature stadium, all to highlight the joys of adopting furry and loving friends. Pre-taped.
