Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson's mental health struggles and high profile relationships have landed him in the headlines more than a few times over the couple of years, but it's his comedy that's taking center stage today in his first Netflix comedy special, where he's expected to discuss, you guessed it: his mental health struggles and high profile relationships. Also today: the remaining top contenders in the Democratic presidential primaries return to the debate stage in South Carolina, a fresh installment of The Voice, an NBA doubleheader, and a documentary about one of America's most original musical talents. Here's what's new and noteworthy on TV this Tuesday:
COMEDY SPECIAL: Attendees at his recent standup shows have had to sign NDAs and lock up their phones, but somehow Netflix managed to get an entire camera crew in for Pete Davidson: Alive From New York, the notorious SNL star's first comedy special for the streamer. Watch the preview. Streaming on Netflix
LIVE DEBATE: Primetimer's Aaron Barnhart recently reviewed the nine debates preceding tonight's Democratic Primary Debate, ranking each for their format and substance. CBS is up to bat tonight, convening each of the leading candidates for the last debate ahead of this weekend's South Carolina Primary, and next week's all-important Super Tuesday primaries. 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on CBS
NEW EPISODE: Get ready for night two of The Voice's Blind Auditions, as the performers do their best to catch the attention of coaches Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton. 8:00 PM ET on NBC
NEW EPISODE: The Big Three get their school report cards on This is Us, while present-day Rebecca (Rebecca) and Kevin (Justin Hartley) share some much needed bonding time. Watch the preview. 9:00 PM ET on NBC
DOCUMENTARY: American Masters' Miles Davis: Birth of Cool explores the life, influences, and legacy of one of music's most influential artists. Read our review. 9:00 PM ET on PBS
NEW EPISODE: Hoping to get a look at his own casefile on For Life, Aaron (Nicholas Pinnock) takes on a client whose brother is a police officer. Watch the preview. 10:00 PM ET on ABC
NEW EPISODE: Dan is still nursing a grudge on The Conners. Meanwhile, Jackie receives a startling romantic invitation from a husband and wife. 8:00 PM on ABC
NBA BASKETBALL: TNT has hoops fans covered with a Tuesday night doubleheader. Here's what's on on tap:
SEASON PREMIERE: Host Casey Webb brings Man V. Food to Connecticut for belly busting portions of cholesterol-rich chowder, shrimp, and ice cream sundaes. 10:00 PM ET on Cooking Channel
Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.
TOPICS: Pete Davidson: Alive from New York, Netflix, Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson