Tyler Perry’s Sistas, SNL 50th Anniversary Music Special, FireAid Benefit Concert, Royal Rumble, and More Peacock Picks for the Week

It’s a big week for music fans on Peacock, with two special events that are packed with big-name artists. Also, the addition of the first five seasons of Tyler Perry’s Sistas brings a beloved, Black-led series just in time for Black History Month. And for the first time since 2019, the One Chicago franchise is having a thrilling crossover event, with all three series dealing with the same crisis. Finally, WWE heats up with Royal Rumble, the first stop on the road to WrestleMania. Let’s break it down for you.

Tyler Perry’s Sistas Seasons 1-5

Written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, this popular show follows a group of single Black girlfriends as they navigate the ups and downs of their love lives, careers, and friendship in Atlanta. The comedy-drama features Andi Barnes, an ambitious divorce lawyer; Danni King, a funny and fearless airport employee; Karen Mott, a street-smart hair salon owner; and Sabrina Hollins, a smart and stylish bank teller. Get ready for a roller-coaster ride of emotions and moments that epitomize "squad goals” in this BET series. Stream the first five seasons of Tyler Perry’s Sistas now.

Stream Tyler Perry’s Sistas.
 

Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music

SNL has served as the premier venue for televised live music performances while continuously pushing boundaries to reimagine the relationship between music and comedy. Comedy is the heart of SNL, but music is the soul, and the unique combination of the two has earned the show an enduring place in American culture. This three-hour special broadcast event includes a look back at some of the show's 900-plus musical guests and promises untold stories behind the culture-defining, groundbreaking, and news-making musical performances, sketches, and cameos of the past 50 years. Watch Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music Monday, Jan 27 at 8p ET on NBC, and stream the uncensored version next-day on Peacock.

Stream Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music Jan 28.

One Chicago Crossover Event

On Wednesday night, the three series that make up the One Chicago franchise will tell one continuous story. When a gas explosion rocks a high-rise, Chicago’s first responders come out in force to rescue hundreds of civilians. It’s the calamity beneath the surface, however, that sends the heroes on a race to save 40 people trapped deep underground, including two of their own. The order of the shows will be switched up for this event, with Chicago Fire kicking things off at 8p ET, followed by Chicago Med at 9p ET, and concluding with Chicago P.D. at 10p ET. Watch the three-hour event Wednesday, Jan 29 on NBC and stream it next-day on Peacock.

Stream the One Chicago crossover event Jan 30.
 

FireAid Benefit Concert

The music industry has a long history of coming together during times of great need. This week, an A-list roster of artists will perform in two different Los Angles concert venues to raise money to support the communities devasted by the recent catastrophic wildfires in the LA area. All of the proceeds from this historic event will go towards the fire victims. There are way too many artists to list them all here, but they include Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Sting, Anderson .Paak, Green Day, Pink, Joni Mitchell, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many more. The event is available to watch live on a wide variety of platforms, including the NBC News NOW Channel on Peacock. Watch it Thursday, Jan 30 beginning at 3p ET/6p PT.

Watch the FireAid Benefit Concert on NBC News NOW Channel Jan 30 at 3p ET.
 

Royal Rumble

The Road to WrestleMania begins at Royal Rumble, and the stakes are higher than ever. There will be two matches, one for men and one for women, and each will begin with two Superstars in the ring. Every 90 seconds, a new Superstar enters the fray. Elimination only occurs when a Superstar has gone over the top rope and both feet have touched the floor. This continues until there is just one person left standing as the winner of the Royal Rumble Match. And the prize? A guaranteed World Championship Match at WrestleMania. Don’t miss John Cena, Roman Reigns, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and more at Royal Rumble live from Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb 1 at 6E/3P, Countdown at 4E/1P.

Stream Royal Rumble Feb 1.