On today's What to Watch: Abbott Elementary is back in session after the holiday break, and the action is heating up with a reading competition between some classes. NBC's One Chicago franchise returns with new emergencies keeping the first responders busy. On the new season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the Empire is in shambles after the fall of the republic. Plus, Hollywood trivia, and more entertainment headlines, including The View's tribute to late creator and cohost Barbara Walters, an update on Jeremy Renner's condition following a snow plow accident, and Today announces Al Roker's return. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Samee Junio (@it_your_sam); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin).

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