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Friday, Oct. 20
Superstition
Syfy, 10pm
New Series!
This series centers on the Hastings family, owners of the only funeral home in the mysterious town of La Rochelle, Ga. The family also acts as the keepers of the town’s dark secrets and history. Known for its haunted houses, elevated graveyards, odd townsfolk and rich history of unusual phenomena, the town is also a “landing patch” for the world’s darkest manifestations of fear, guided into the world by an ancient, mysterious malefactor. Mario Van Peebles is a producer, and he will also write, direct and star in some of the episodes.
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The Day I Met El Chapo
Netflix
Original Documentary!
This three-part series is a biographical account of Mexican actress Kate del Castillo, using never-before-seen footage and exclusive details to tell her side of the story of what led to the infamous meeting between Castillo, a Hollywood star, and notorious drug lord “El Chapo.”
1922
Netflix
Original Film!
Thomas Jane stars in this adaptation of Stephen King’s novella as Wilfred James, the story’s unreliable narrator who admits to killing his wife, Arlette, in Nebraska. After he buries her body, Wilfred finds himself terrorized by rats and, as his life begins to unravel, becomes convinced his wife is haunting him.
Wheelman
Netflix
Original Film!
Frank Grillo (Kingdom) stars as a getaway driver thrust into a high-stakes race-to-survive after a bank robbery goes terribly wrong. With a car full of money and his family on the line, he must figure out who double-crossed him with the only person he can trust — his teenage daughter.
MacGyver: “X-Ray + Penny”
CBS, 8pm
Recurring guest star David Dastmalchian is back as Murdoc in the new episode “X-Ray + Penny.” MacGyver (Lucas Till) must free himself from Murdoc’s clutches and rescue his next intended victim.
Exorcist: The Beginning
Sony Movie Channel, 8pm
In this prequel to the classic 1973 film The Exorcist, Father Lankester Merrin first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa. This is the tale of Father Merrin’s initial battle with Pazuzu and the rediscovery of his faith. Stars Stellan Skarsgård, Izabella Scorupco and James D’Arcy.
Great Performances: “She Loves Me”
PBS, 9pm
Enjoy Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s classic 1963 musical of two feuding clerks in a Budapest parfumerie who don’t realize they’re romantic pen pals. Roundabout’s 2016 production stars Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski and Gavin Creel.
Z Nation: “A New Mission: Keep Moving”
Syfy, 9pm
Following Warren’s dream, the group must keep moving for an entire episode, never able to stop as they cross “The Great Pile” — a seemingly endless landscape of rubble and destruction.
Blue Bloods: “Out of the Blue”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Out of the Blue,” Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Baez (Marisa Ramirez) work the case of a detective who was gunned down prior to testifying against a career criminal.
Tracey Ullman’s Show
HBO, 11pm
Season Premiere!
Actress/comedian Tracey Ullman returns for Season 2 of her Emmy-nominated sketch-comedy series, reprising her famed impersonations of Dame Judi Dench, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Dame Maggie Smith, and introducing fresh impressions of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, model and new Murdoch family member Jerry Hall, and pop singer Adele. Zany original characters — including a therapist who can’t resist sharing her patients’ secrets, a dying mother with surprising last wishes, and a military intelligence spy making personal use of surveillance resources — also make appearances.
Saturday, Oct. 21
College Football: USC at Notre Dame
NBC, 7:30pm Live
Two storied football programs play tonight at legendary Notre Dame Stadium as the USC Trojans visit the Fighting Irish.
The Watcher in the Woods
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Lifetime gives a modern reboot to the classic 1980 Disney thriller about a pair of sisters who get swept up in a decades-old mystery when their family rents a spooky English manor. With today’s young movie fans infinitely more horror-savvy, director Melissa Joan Hart and her screenwriter Scott Abbott (Queen of the Damned) opted to refresh the tale for a new generation, holding on to “three very special moments from the original movie,” Hart says.
A Harvest Wedding
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Original Film!
New York wedding planner Sarah Bloom (Jill Wagner) is thrilled to be hired to plan the most anticipated wedding of the season. But she learns the bride is from Sarah’s hometown and wants her wedding on the family farm, which is now run by the bride’s older brother — who is also Sarah’s first love.
George Michael: Freedom
Showtime, 9pm
British pop star George Michael passed away in 2016 at the age of 53, but not before creating a documentary that offers a unique glimpse into his professional and personal history. Originally conceived to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his hit record Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1, the film — directed and narrated by Michael — now stands as his epitaph. The doc features commentary from a slew of the singer’s high-profile pals, including Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Ricky Gervais, and lays bare his uneasy and ever-evolving relationship with his own fame and public persona.
Sunday, Oct. 22
Bob’s Burgers: “The Wolf of Wharf Street”
FOX, 7:30pm
On Halloween night, Linda tries to impress the kids by taking them to look for a wolf that has been terrorizing the town. Meanwhile, an injured and medicated Bob believes that Teddy has turned into a werewolf.
The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror XXVIII”
FOX, 8pm
In the series’ annual spooktacular, Maggie becomes possessed by an ancient demon, Lisa discovers a creepy/perfect version of her family in an alternate universe and Homer cannibalizes himself.
Good Witch: Spellbound
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
A long-forgotten prophecy is unearthed in the basement of city hall. When the things that were predicted to happen actually start to come true, the people of Middleton begin to fear that this might be the year of a horrible curse that could change their lives forever. As Halloween night approaches, Cassie (Catherine Bell) comes to realize that she and Sam (James Denton) might be the key to ending the curse and saving their town. Bailee Madison also stars.
Masterpiece: The Durrells in Corfu
PBS, 8pm
Louisa has an idea to boost Larry’s writing career. It doesn’t go well. Leslie starts a distillery. Pavlos tries to inspire Margo’s spiritual side. Gerry tries out tutors.
Outlander: “A. Malcolm”
Starz, 8pm
After decades apart, will Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) finally reunite and rekindle their emotional and physical bonds?
NFL Football: Atlanta at New England
NBC, 8:20pm Live
It’s a flexible-schedule game for Sunday Night Football, but it’s hard to imagine NBC wanting to swap out this rematch of Super Bowl LI as the Atlanta Falcons visit the defending champion New England Patriots in Foxboro, Mass.
Wisdom of the Crowd: “User Bias”
CBS, 8:30pm
In the new episode “User Bias,” San Francisco P.D. comes to Tanner (Jeremy Piven) to get Sophe’s help on a politically charged murder case following a rally in the city.
The Walking Dead
AMC, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Now that all of the communities and most of the players have had a good, long look at each other, the time has come for the “All Out War” story arc from Robert Kirkman’s comic as Dead reaches its 100th episode — and the premiere does not disappoint. Executive producers have promised a season that is faster-paced and more contained than recent outings. “Watching the first four episodes, [people] will be like, ‘See?!’” executive producer Scott Gimple tells us. “But as we go into Episode 5, things shift and then start building up again.”
Darrow & Darrow
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm
Original Film!
Claire Darrow (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) is a small-town lawyer with a commitment to standing up for the little guy and a passion for the truth. Her talents are admired not only by her associates at her family’s law firm, but also by the charming assistant district attorney Miles (Tom Cavanagh). When the owner of a local donut shop is arrested for committing an after-hours jewelry store robbery, Claire races against the clock to keep him out of jail. But the return of her power-lawyer mom (Wendie Malick) complicates the case and forces Claire to reconsider the estranged mother-daughter relationship.
Masterpiece: Poldark
PBS, 9pm
With Dwight languishing in a French prison, Ross takes a desperate gamble. Drake joins Ross’ mission after Morwenna breaks up with him. George jockeys for a triumph in politics.
NCIS: Los Angeles: “Plain Sight”
CBS, 9:30pm
Callen (Chris O’Donnell), Sam (LL Cool J) and Mosley (Nia Long) go undercover at a charity event connected to the theft of a large number of weapons in the new episode “Plain Sight.”
Ten Days in the Valley: “Day 4: Below the Line”
ABC, 10pm
Jane’s (Kyra Sedgwick) certainty that Pete (Kick Gurry) took Lake (Abigail Pniowsky) leads her down a dark path, putting both of them in danger. Meanwhile, as Bird (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) digs further into Lake’s disappearance, he begins to unravel Jane’s lies.
Graves
EPIX, 10pm
Season Premiere!
Nick Nolte is back as former President Richard Graves, who continues his inward journey in search of the man he used to be before he was president. Season 2 picks up after a year of public protests against his presidential legacy, and Graves’ existential struggle is compounded by the arrival of his first grandchild, thanks to daughter Olivia (Heléne Yorke), and a new revelation about his son, Jeremy (Chris Lowell). Sela Ward also returns as Graves’ wife, Margaret, with Juliette Lewis joining the show in a recurring role as a music manager/producer.
Countdown to Christmas Preview Show
Hallmark Channel, 10pm
Candace Cameron Bure hosts this sneak peek of all 21 world premiere original movies coming to Hallmark Channel this holiday season. Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas — featuring holiday movies all day, every day — begins Oct. 27.
Masterpiece: The Collection
PBS, 10pm
Paul presents his make-or-break collection of gowns. A rival tries to sabotage Nina’s starring moment. The body found at Paul’s cottage makes more trouble. Billy and Nina make up.
Madam Secretary: “The Essentials”
CBS, 10:30pm
A government shutdown looms in the new episode “The Essentials,” and Elizabeth (Téa Leoni) must figure out how to help fund an electrical grid in a Syrian refugee camp before riots break out.
Monday, Oct. 23
The Big Bang Theory: “The Collaboration Contamination”
CBS, 8pm
Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) learn new tactics for how to deal with Sheldon (Jim Parsons) in the new episode “The Collaboration Contamination.”
The Voice: “The Battles, Part 3”
NBC, 8pm
Blake, Jennifer, Miley and Adam each have one steal left, and surprises abound as the battle rounds continue with electrifying performances and debilitating decisions. Miley shocks and breaks precedent by making a special — and very significant — acquisition for her team. And although Jennifer has a specific vision for what she is looking for with her remaining steal, she finds competition with another coach who also has an eye out. The battle rounds continue tomorrow night.
Kevin Can Wait: “Grief Thief”
CBS, 9pm
Vanessa (Leah Remini) plots her revenge on Kevin (Kevin James) after learning he lied his way out of working on a Sunday to attend a football game in the new episode “Grief Thief.”
Scared Famous
VH1, 9pm
New Series!
Ten reality stars try to endure gruesome challenges and terrifying scares as they compete to win a $100,000 donation to their favorite charity. For two weeks, the celebs move into a spooky Savannah, Ga., estate where legendary rapper Redman serves as Master of Scare-a-Monies and tests their limits.
Me, Myself & I: “Family Tree”
CBS, 9:30pm
In the new episode “Family Tree,” Alex (Bobby Moynihan) is tempted to find his biological father after helping Abby (Skylar Gray) with a genealogy project.
The Good Doctor: “Point Three Percent”
ABC, 10pm
While in St. Bonaventure’s exam area, Dr. Murphy (Freddie Highmore) encounters a young patient who looks eerily similar to his deceased brother, Steve. Learning that his parents have hidden his diagnosis from him, Shaun struggles to understand why he didn’t deserve to hear the truth about his own health. Meanwhile, the doctors can’t figure out what keeps triggering their patients’ increasingly severe allergic reactions and race to find the cause before more patients die.
Scorpion: “Sci Hard”
CBS, 10pm
Team Scorpion is taken hostage by a group attempting a virtual heist in the new episode “Sci Hard.”
Horror at the Cecil Hotel: “The Girl in the Water Tank”
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
L.A.’s Cecil Hotel had a bright future when it was built in the 1920s. But since then, it’s been a deadly downhill slide. The latest suspicious death in January 2013 is perhaps the most mysterious. After Canadian tourist Elisa Lam checks into the Cecil Hotel, she vanishes without a trace. Her distraught family sounds the alarm, and the LAPD finds itself at the center of a most bizarre homicide investigation — one without a body. Their only clue to Elisa’s whereabouts comes when she’s found on hotel surveillance, behaving eerily, as if she were trying to elude someone. When she’s found dead in the water tank on the roof of the hotel, there are few answers, and only more questions. Police chase a series of unsettling clues, and conspiracy theories continue to abound, but will we ever know what really happened to Elisa Lam?
The Brave: “Enhanced Protection”
NBC, 10pm
When Ambassador Charles Webb (guest star Ben Cain) is in danger while stationed in Nigeria, Dalton’s (Mike Vogel) team heads to the region to find a situation different from what they expected. Jaz (Natacha Karam) makes a connection with a little girl she meets during the mission, and Patricia (Anne Heche) receives some personal news.
The Halcyon: Episode 4
Ovation, 10pm
War draws closer. Joe (Matt Ryan) is offered the opportunity of a lifetime, but finds himself unexpectedly torn. Betsey’s (Kara Tointon) mother comes for a surprise stay, leaving Sonny (Sope Dirisu) unsettled. Freddie (Jamie Blackley) experiences the realities of the skies for the first time.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
NHL Hockey: Detroit at Buffalo
NBCSN, 7:30pm Live
The Detroit Red Wings head to KeyBank Center to face the Buffalo Sabres in an Atlantic Division matchup on NBCSN.
NCIS: “Fake It ’Til You Make It”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Fake It ’Til You Make It,” Reeves (Duane Henry) sees his friend get kidnapped, and the NCIS team discovers the primary suspect disappeared two days ago with confidential military information.
The Flash: “Luck Be a Lady”
The CW, 8pm
Barry (Grant Gustin) and the team are hit by a string of bad luck and realize it is the handiwork of a new meta, Becky (guest star Sugar Lyn Beard) who is nicknamed Hazard and has the ability to give others bad luck while cashing in the benefits for herself.
MLB: World Series, Game 1
FOX, 8pm Live
FOX has exclusive coverage of the 113th World Series beginning with Game 1 tonight. Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for Nov. 1.
Finding Your Roots: “The Vanguard”
PBS, 8pm
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and author and activist Janet Mock see their basic assumptions about their families challenged, placing their ancestors — of all colors — into the greater context of black history.
black-ish: “Advance to Go (Collect $200)”
ABC, 9pm
The competition is fierce when Dre (Anthony Anderson) brings everyone together for a rowdy family game night. The game of choice is Monopoly and as the night progresses, alliances push some players to their limits. Meanwhile, Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) makes it clear how she feels about Junior’s (Marcus Scribner) girlfriend, Megan (Annelise Grace).
Bull: “Play the Hand You’re Dealt”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Play the Hand You’re Dealt,” Bull (Michael Weatherly) navigates the unfamiliar rules of a Native American tribal court when his college roommate is accused of committing murder on his reservation.
This Is Us: “Brothers”
NBC, 9pm
Kate (Chrissy Metz) surprises Toby (Chris Sullivan) at work; Kevin (Justin Hartley) and Randall (Sterling K. Brown) attend a charity fundraiser for Sophie’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) hospital; Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) takes the boys on a camping trip, leaving Rebecca (Mandy Moore) to deal with some unexpected news.
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World: “How to Be Good”
ABC, 10pm
When the universe leads Kevin (Jason Ritter) to help a mean-spirited diner owner with some family drama, he quickly finds himself stuck in the middle of a tricky situation with her equally difficult sister. Meanwhile, Reese (Chloe East) wonders if Kevin has special powers, and Yvette (Kimberly Hébert Gregory) begins to struggle with the side effects of being on Earth.
NCIS: New Orleans: “Viral”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Viral,” Sebastian (Rob Kerkovich) is placed on administrative leave after his response in a foot chase to apprehend a high-value fugitive is questioned by the FBI.
Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild
TBS, 10pm
New Series!
Here’s a trivia question: What happens when you take a classic game show and place it in the hands of a lovable, marijuana-positive rapper? Answer: Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild, the new, uh, high-concept reboot from TBS. Snoop will be integrated into the competition as contestants vie for a $25K prize by putting their pop culture knowledge to the test. “I demonstrate dance moves for a question,” he says. “I wish I could go back and refilm, because I don’t think I stretched that day.”
Drop the Mic
TBS, 10:30pm
New Series!
TBS’ rap battle series Drop the Mic has put together an entertaining lineup of celebrity matchups for its first season, including Mayim Bialik vs. Kunal Nayyar, Chris Jericho vs. Laila Ali, Michael Bennett vs. Vanessa Hudgens, James Corden vs. Nicole Richie, David Arquette vs. Brian Tyree Henry, Jesse Tyler Ferguson vs. Chrissy Metz, Nicole Scherzinger vs. Lil’ Rel Howery, Anthony Anderson vs. Usher, James Van Der Beek vs. Randall Park, Gina Rodriguez vs. Rob Gronkowski, Tony Hale vs. Timothy Simons, Rascal Flatts vs. Boyz II Men and more.
At Home With Amy Sedaris
truTV, 10:30pm
New Series!
Comedian, actress and author Amy Sedaris brings the passion for all things domestic she displayed in the kooky-meets-useful(ish) I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence and Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People to television. The half-hour laugher features Sedaris getting instructional on such topics as “entertaining the grieving, the craft of lovemaking, and cooking without pots and pans,” along with funny friends like Stephen Colbert, Rachel Dratch, Chris Elliott and Jane Krakowski.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
The Goldbergs: “Jackie Likes Star Trek”
ABC, 8pm
The 1980s-set comedy hits its 100th-episode milestone with Halloween hijinks: Barry and Lainey (Troy Gentile and AJ Michalka) do An Officer and a Gentleman, while Adam (Sean Giambrone) and Jackie (Rowan Blanchard) can’t agree on a costume.
2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
These awards celebrate the powerful relationship between dogs and people. Extraordinary canine finalists — selected in a nationwide online search — are honored at this red-carpet, star-studded award gala for their remarkable devotion, bravery and companionship.
The Blacklist: “Ilyas Surkov”
NBC, 8pm
When Red (James Spader) provides exclusive intel on an international terrorist, it puts Liz (Megan Boone) and the task force on a collision course with a rival unit from the CIA. Meanwhile, Red and Hawkins (guest star Aida Turturro) lay the groundwork for their new business venture, and Tom (Ryan Eggold) goes undercover in search of information.
NHL Hockey: Buffalo at Columbus
NBCSN, 8pm Live
The Buffalo Sabres visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena for a clash of Eastern Conference foes on NBCSN.
Nature: “Charlie and the Curious Otters”
PBS, 8pm
Filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James follows the story of three curious river otter orphans in Wisconsin and visits otters all over the globe. Join him as he uncovers the secrets to the otters’ survival with innovative experiments, cameras and CGI.
Speechless: “N-I—NIGHTMARE ON D-I—DIMEO STREET”
ABC, 8:30pm
The DiMeo kids accidentally eat old Halloween candy that causes feverish dreams of horror and wish fulfillment. Meanwhile, Kenneth (Cedric Yarbrough) agonizes over which era of Michael Jackson to dress as for Halloween.
SEAL Team: “Collapse”
CBS, 9pm
South Sudan is becoming increasingly unstable in the new episode “Collapse,” and Jason (David Boreanaz) and the SEALs must protect the U.S. embassy there when the ambassador refuses to evacuate.
NOVA: “Killer Volcanoes”
PBS, 9pm
Join NOVA and a team of volcanologists looking for an elusive volcanic mega-eruption that plunged the medieval earth into a deep freeze. Investigate the geologic evidence from Greenland all the way to Antarctica to identify the 750-year-old culprit.
Designated Survivor: “Suckers”
ABC, 10pm
Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland) must win back the American people’s trust after a senator appears on the national news and misrepresents a private conversation with the president. Agent Rennett (Ben Lawson) and Agent Wells (Maggie Q) team up to help solve an international murder.
Criminal Minds: “Lucky Strikes”
CBS, 10pm
Guest Star Alert!
Former Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore returns as Derek Morgan in the new episode “Lucky Strikes.” Morgan lends emotional support to Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) after she experiences anxiety from a case in her past.
Chicago P.D.: “Home”
NBC, 10pm
When Intelligence busts a meth lab run by gang leader Marshall Carter (guest star Aaron Roman Weiner), they uncover a re-homing scam in which children adopted from foreign countries are abandoned, then sold online. Meanwhile, Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) struggles with the difficult decision about whether to move his siblings Jordan (guest star Kylen Davis) and Vinessa (guest star Bobbi MacKenzie) to a safer environment outside of Chicago.
Thursday, Oct. 26
Grey’s Anatomy: “Danger Zone”
ABC, 8pm
The events leading up to Megan’s (Abigail Spencer) kidnapping are revealed in a flashback to Iraq in 2007, while, in the present day, Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Megan hash out old wounds.
Superstore: “Sal’s Dead”
NBC, 8pm
A dead body is discovered in the store on Halloween, throwing Glenn (Mark McKinney) and Dina (Lauren Ash) into a panic and confusing the shoppers. Meanwhile, Amy (America Ferrera) and Garrett (Colton Dunn) get into big trouble using a dating app on Jonah’s (Ben Feldman) phone.
The Howling
Sony Movie Channel, 8pm
After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem. Stars Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee and Dennis Dugan.
NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 8pm Live
TNT’s Thursday night NBA doubleheader has the Boston Celtics at the Milwaukee Bucks, followed by the New Orleans Pelicans at the Sacramento Kings.
NFL Football: Miami at Baltimore
CBS & NFL Network, 8:25pm Live
M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore is the site of this Thursday Night Football matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Ravens.
The Good Place: “Janet and Michael”
NBC, 8:30pm
When the neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael (Ted Danson) must resolve the issue with Janet (D’Arcy Carden) before it gets out of control.
Scandal: “Lost Girls”
ABC, 9pm
While Liv (Kerry Washington) is busy running the free world, the team at QPA works with an unexpected client to solve an important case. At the White House, Mellie (Bellamy Young) prepares for the upcoming Nuclear Summit with President Rashad (Faran Tahir) and Prime Minister Nazari.
College Football: Stanford at Oregon State
ESPN, 9pm Live
A Thursday night Pac-12 primetime matchup on ESPN has the Stanford Cardinal at the Oregon State Beavers in Corvallis, Ore.
Will & Grace: “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying”
NBC, 9pm
Grace (Debra Messing) tries for her biggest job yet: decorating a string of boutique hotels for an obnoxious mogul (guest star Max Greenfield). Meanwhile, Will (Eric McCormack) is surprised at his reaction to making senior partner, Beverley Leslie (Leslie Jordan) discloses his secret to Karen (Megan Mullally), and Jack (Sean Hayes) owns half of a winning lottery ticket.
Great News: “Night of the Living Screen”
NBC, 9:30pm
Katie (Briga Heelan) realizes that while she has been working her way up at MMN, her friends, including Jessica (guest star Cecily Strong), have been getting married, having kids, and buying houses in New Jersey. Feeling pressure to impress them on Instagram with the hip New York City lifestyle that she has chosen instead, she lucks into going to a very cool Halloween party with Portia (Nicole Richie). Meanwhile, Chuck (John Michael Higgins) tries to convince Carol (Andrea Martin) that the show’s new smart screen is possessed.
How to Get Away With Murder: “I Love Her”
ABC, 10pm
Bonnie’s (Liza Weil) suspicions about Annalise’s (Viola Davis) big case drive her to surprising lengths to get answers, while flashbacks reveal the genesis of the women’s long and complicated history. Meanwhile, a flash forward reveals the shocking whereabouts of one of the Keating 4.
Chicago Fire: “Devil’s Bargain”
NBC, 10pm
Casey (Jesse Spencer) and Severide (Taylor Kinney) find themselves at odds after arguing over the best way to save a teenager entangled in barbed wire. When Casey looks to Boden (Eamonn Walker) for help in smoothing out the situation, he comes to the realization that he will have to fix it himself.
Friday, Oct. 27
Stranger Things
Netflix
Season Premiere!
As the nostalgic and creepy hit series returns for its second season, it’s 1984 and the citizens of Hawkins are still reeling from the horrors of the Demogorgon and the secrets of Hawkins Lab. Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) has been rescued from the Upside Down, but a bigger entity still threatens those who survived. Paul Reiser and Sean Astin are among the newcomers to the cast this season.
Michael Jackson’s Halloween
CBS, 8pm
Voiced by past and present CBS stars and boasting Jackson’s music as its soundtrack, this animated feature follows Vincent (Lucas Till, MacGyver) and Victoria (Kiersey Clemons, Extant), who meet on Halloween night and embark on a magical adventure of discovery that culminates in a spectacular dance finale featuring an animated Michael Jackson.
Andi Mack
Disney Channel, 8pm
Season Premiere!
In the one-hour premiere, Andi (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) encourages Bowie (Trent Garrett) to plan a future with Bex (Lilan Bowden); Cyrus (Joshua Rush) introduces his girlfriend to Andi and Buffy (Sofia Wylie); and Jonah (Asher Angel) invites Andi to the Space Otters’ party.
College Football
ESPN & ESPN2, beginning at 8pm Live
The Florida State Seminoles head to Chestnut Hill, Mass., for a Friday night date with the Boston College Eagles on ESPN. ESPN2 airs the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at the SMU Mustangs.
Blindspot: “Back to the Grind”
NBC, 8pm
Season Premiere!
In Season 3, 18 months after parting ways under mysterious circumstances, the FBI team is brought back together by a new crisis. Jaimie Alexander and Sullivan Stapleton star.
Psycho
TCM, 8pm
Anthony Perkins gives an iconic performance as deeply disturbed mama’s boy Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 thriller. Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Vera Miles and Martin Balsam also star.
MacGyver: “Skull + Electromagnet”
CBS, 9pm
In the new Halloween-themed episode “Skull + Electromagnet,” MacGyver (Lucas Till) and his team head to the Bermuda Triangle in search of a plane that went down with a political VIP and a mysterious prisoner onboard.
Live From Lincoln Center: “Falsettos”
PBS, 9pm
Nominated for five 2017 Tonys, this is a poignant and hilarious look at a modern family set amid the emerging AIDS crisis. Christian Borle stars as Marvin, with Stephanie J. Block as his ex-wife, Trina, and Andrew Rannells as his lover, Whizzer.
Blue Bloods: “The Forgotten”
CBS, 10pm
Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Baez (Marisa Ramirez) investigate the murder of a single mother whose ex-husband has a history of violence in the new episode “The Forgotten.”
The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson
CMT, 10pm
This 90-minute broadcast will feature legendary singers, songwriters, and rising superstars coming together for an unforgettable concert event celebrating the songs of music icon Kris Kristofferson.
Saturday, Oct. 28
College Football
CBS, FOX & NBC, 3:30pm Live
Week 9 of the college football season features Penn State at Ohio State in a Big Ten clash on FOX, Georgia vs. Florida in an SEC rivalry game in Jacksonville, Fla., on CBS, and NC State at Notre Dame on NBC.
“Roseanne” Halloween Marathon
TV Land, beginning at 5pm
The Conner family was renowned for Halloween high jinks, and this Roseanne marathon on TV Land includes seven of the series’ best Halloween episodes, beginning with “BOO!” from Season 2 and ending with “Halloween: The Final Chapter” from Season 8.
Flint
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Inspired by Josh Sanburn’s searing Time magazine cover story “The Toxic Tap,” producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan teamed with Cher, Queen Latifah and Katie Couric to bring the Michigan city’s deadly water pollution crisis, coverup and remarkable everyday heroes to television in this rousing original film. Condensing details on how water corrosive enough to destroy car parts was passed off as drinkable, the film focuses on real-life local moms LeeAnne Walters (Betsy Brandt) and Melissa Mays (Marin Ireland), who joined forces with activist Nayyirah Shariff (Jill Scott) to expose the wrongdoings, even as their own health declined.
Marry Me at Christmas
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug finds out she’ll be working closely with the brother of the bride, who happens to be Madeline’s celebrity crush, movie star Jonny Blaze. Stars Rachel Skarsten, Emily Tennant and Trevor Donovan.
The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special
NBC, 11:30pm
SNL had a viral hit with last year’s Halloween-themed skit starring Tom Hanks as mysterious pumpkin-jacketed character David S. Pumpkins (“Any questions?”), and now Pumpkins gets to be the star of his own half-hour holiday special. It’s an animated story, with Hanks reprising his role in a voiceover and appearing in a live-action introduction. Mikey Day and Bobby Moynihan also reprise their roles as Pumpkins’ b-boy skeleton dancers, and Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage has a voice role. Although it’s airing in late-night, NBC says that this special is family-friendly.