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Thursday, Oct. 23
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
HBO Max
Season Premiere!
The Adventure Time saga continues in Season 2 of this animated series. In the premiere episode “The Hare and the Sprout,” Fionna (voice of Madeleine Martin) and cat sidekick Cake (Roz Ryan) are adjusting to newfound fame after saving the city from Scarab. Meanwhile, Huntress Wizard (Ashly Burch) embarks on a desperate quest to save the injured Finn (Jeremy Shada). Returning fan-favorite characters this season include Princess Bubblegum (Hynden Walch), Marceline the Vampire Queen (Olivia Olson), Simon Petrikov (Tom Kenny), the King of Ooo (Andy Daly) and the Earl of Lemongrab (Jinkx Monsoon). Kumail Nanjiani is also back as the voice of pickle proprietor and wishmaster Prismo.
Allen Iv3rson
Prime Video
New Series!
This three-part docuseries about the captivating life of basketball legend and global sensation Allen Iverson, whose authentic voice and unapologetic expression of style paved the way for future generations and revolutionized the culture of the NBA. From his origins in Hampton, Virginia, to his ascent as one of the most tenacious and exhilarating basketball players of all time, Iverson fearlessly embraced his individuality both on and off the court. His magnetic personality and fierce competitive spirit endeared him to fans, teammates and opposing players alike. Now, through unprecedented access and personal stories, along with intimate interviews with family, friends, and fellow NBA players and coaches, Iverson shares a more reflective side of his present-day self, as he takes us on a journey through his storied history into the present day where he realizes his cultural impact long after his playing days have come to an end.
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live
The NBA’s opening-week action continues tonight on ESPN with the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch and the Denver Nuggets at the Golden State Warriors.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “Fan Mail and Old-Timey Organ Music”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Fan Mail and Old-Timey Organ Music,” Georgie’s (Montana Jordan) upset when Mandy’s (Emily Osment) new role as weekend weather girl gets her more attention from the men in town.
Hell’s Kitchen: “A State of Confusion”
FOX, 8pm
There may be too many cooks in the kitchen as the chefs battle for authority and respect in the new episode “A State of Confusion.”
Law & Order: “Brotherly Love”
NBC, 8pm
In the new episode “Brotherly Love,” a respected restaurateur with a gambling problem is murdered, and Baxter and Price (Tony Goldwyn and Hugh Dancy) disagree on the best approach to a conviction.
Star of the Month: Angela Lansbury
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight is the final celebration for the network’s Star of the Month, Angela Lansbury, with classic movies featuring the legendary actress. First up is Death on the Nile (1978), based on the Agatha Christie novel, where detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) must find a killer after a wealthy heiress is murdered on a cruise ship and the list of suspects is revealed to include almost every other passenger. Next is The Reluctant Debutante (1958), about an American teenager who enters London’s high-society debutante season at the urging of her stepmother, only to fall for an unsuitable young musician. This is followed by All Fall Down (1962), costarring Eva Marie Saint, Warren Beatty and Karl Malden. The evening’s marathon ends with The Hoodlum Saint (1946), in which a World War I veteran turned financier (William Powell) loses his fortune in the 1929 stock market crash and finds redemption through a charity founded by his former hoodlum friends. Lansbury plays a club singer who is Powell’s love interest.
NFL Football: Minnesota at L.A. Chargers
Prime Video, 8:15pm Live
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, is the site of Week 8’s Thursday Night Football matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the L.A. Chargers.
Ghosts: “Viking Wedding”
CBS, 8:30pm
A misplaced bookcase threatens Thor’s (Devan Chandler Long) ability to deliver an important speech in the new episode “Viking Wedding.”
9-1-1: Nashville: “Forces of Nature”
ABC, 9pm
The team responds to a dangerous call of a child trapped in a trailer hanging off a historic Nashville bridge in the new episode “Forces of Nature.”
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test: “Trust”
FOX, 9pm
The recruits race in the blistering heat and then perform backward dives off a platform in the new episode “Trust.”
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Feed the Craving”
NBC, 9pm
When a woman in active labor is abducted, the team looks to her doula for an account of events in the new episode “Feed the Craving.”
Grey’s Anatomy: “Between Two Lungs”
ABC, 10pm
A high-risk lung transplant pushes the surgical team to their limits in the new episode “Between Two Lungs.”
Elsbeth: “Good Grief”
CBS, 10pm
When “grief influencer” Raquel Drabowski’s (guest star Julia Fox) presumed-dead husband makes a miraculous return, their reunion takes a fatal plunge in the new episode “Good Grief.”
Greatest Mysteries Ever: “Noah’s Ark: The Endless Quest”
Travel Channel, 10pm
The mystery of Noah’s Ark, believed to rest in the snow-covered mountains of Ararat in Turkey, has fascinated explorers for years. Two separate expeditions claim to have found the ark in different locations, sparking debates on whether the story is myth or reality.
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Friday, Oct. 24
Supernatural Marathon
AMC, beginning at 11:30am
Catch a Classic!
Prepare to face demons, curses and haunted souls in a marathon that proves some horrors are beyond this world. Immerse yourself with an eerie lineup featuring The Exorcist, The Shining, Poltergeist, The Conjuring, The Omen (2006) and Insidious: The Last Key.
College Football
ESPN & ESPN2, beginning at 7pm Live
Friday night college football action includes North Texas at Charlotte in an American Conference clash on ESPN2 and Cal at Virginia Tech in an ACC game on ESPN.
NBA Basketball
Prime Video, beginning at 7:30pm Live
Prime Video’s slate of Friday night NBA matchups opens the season with the Boston Celtics at the N.Y. Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the L.A. Lakers.
Sheriff Country: “Firewall”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Firewall,” Mickey’s (Morena Baccarin) personal and professional lines blur as she investigates a harrowing missing persons case while trying to protect her daughter (Amanda Arcuri) at the same time.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us: “Waiter, There’s a Confetti in My Magic”
The CW, 8pm
The magicians attempting to outwit Penn & Teller in the new episode “Waiter, There’s a Confetti in My Magic” include Laurent Piron, Mark Clearview, Glenn West and Abby Segal.
2025 World Series: Game 1
FOX, 8pm Live
The American League champion Toronto Blue Jays and the National League champion L.A. Dodgers begin the best-of-seven-game 121st World Series, with Game 1 at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Game 7, if necessary, is Nov. 1.
On Brand With Jimmy Fallon: “Jennifer Garner Is Not Applying for a Job”
NBC, 8pm
In this new episode, contestants go to work for KitchenAid, highlighting the lifestyle benefits of the company’s latest innovative product line.
Fire Country: “Not a Stray”
CBS, 9pm
Station 42 faces a high-stakes wildfire situation that tests their unity, leadership and personal resilience. Shawn Hatosy guest-stars as the new battalion chief in the new episode “Not a Stray.”
Masters of Illusion: “Pickpockets, Blinded Crossbow and a Magic Bunny”
The CW, 9pm
Magicians featured in the new episode “Pickpockets, Blinded Crossbow and a Magic Bunny” include Ed Alonzo, Jonathan Levit, Mike Hammer, Joseph Réohm, Dan Sperry, Boris Wild, Alexandra Duvivier and Anna Dangerous.
Scariest House in America
HGTV, 9pm
Season Finale!
The road trip comes to an end as Retta reveals the winner of this year’s Scariest House in America. Then, the winning house receives a $150,000 home renovation from HGTV’s Alison Victoria, who transforms the once scary house into a once-in-a-lifetime dream home.
Boston Blue: “Teammates”
CBS, 10pm
Lena and Danny (Sonequa Martin-Green and Donnie Wahlberg) are pulled into a high-stakes murder investigation when a whistleblower is found dead in the new episode “Teammates.”
The Fury
TCM, 10pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight marks the TCM world premiere of The Fury (1978), starring Kirk Douglas and John Cassavetes, and directed with pulse-pounding visual flair by Brian De Palma. This supernatural horror thriller centers on Peter Sandza (Douglas), a former CIA agent whose son, Robin (Andrew Stevens), possesses incredible psychic powers. When a colleague, Ben Childress (Cassavetes), kidnaps Robin to weaponize his abilities, Peter fakes his own death and goes on a relentless, globe-trotting mission to find and rescue his son.
Saturday, Oct. 25
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Playoff Race at Martinsville
The CW, 7:30pm Live
The short track at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia hosts the final race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs Round of 8. The four drivers competing for the season championship next week at Phoenix Raceway will be set following tonight’s race.
A Royal Icing Christmas
Great American Family, 8pm
Original Film!
Princess Charlotte (Ellise Roth) of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance (Callum Buckley) — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement.
Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Kai (Garcelle Beauvais), a tough, tenacious trucker and co-owner of her family’s business, is thrown into a harrowing manhunt after her sister Madison’s (Marci T. House) neurodivergent daughter, Toy (Sierra Sidwell), is abducted by an online predator. When law enforcement hits a dead end, Kai leverages her loyal trucking network and social media influence to launch a grassroots rescue mission to find her niece. The gripping story underscores the realities of online exploitation, the strength of community and the inequities in media coverage of missing girls of color.
Two for One: Paul Giamatti
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
In tonight’s re-airing of the Ben Mankiewicz-hosted series, Mankiewicz is joined by actor Paul Giamatti, who introduces two films of his choosing. Giamatti will offer commentary on each title’s cultural significance and its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories, and his own personal reflections on them. The first film is Carnival of Souls (1962), a story about a young woman who, after surviving a car accident, is haunted by a mysterious, ghoulish figure and is inexplicably drawn to an abandoned carnival pavilion. Next is the horror classic Rosemary’s Baby (1968), a thriller written and directed by Roman Polanski and starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes, about a young newlywed who becomes pregnant and begins to suspect that her eccentric neighbors are part of a satanic cult with a sinister plan for her unborn child.
Austin City Limits: “Charley Crockett/Waxahatchee”
PBS, 11pm
Texas troubadour Charley Crockett performs songs from Lonesome Drifter. He shares the episode with indie pop/folk band Waxahatchee, fronted by singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield, in their Austin City Limits debut.
Sunday, Oct. 26
Formula 1 Racing: Mexico City Grand Prix
ABC, 4pm Live
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez hosts Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, George Russell, Charles Leclerc and more of Formula 1’s best drivers for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Sundays With Hitch
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Every Sunday this October, TCM will air two classic Alfred Hitchcock thrillers: First tonight, in Psycho (1960), exhausted and with thousands of dollars in stolen money in tow, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) makes the fatal mistake of checking into the Bates Motel, run by a peculiar innkeeper named Norman (Anthony Perkins). Then, in Shadow of a Doubt (1943), a teenage girl (Teresa Wright) begins to suspect her uncle (Joseph Cotten) is the “Merry Widow” serial killer, who authorities are seeking to apprehend.
The Heist: The Louvre’s Stolen Crown Jewels
CNN, 8pm
As a brazen crime committed in broad daylight captures the world’s attention, the CNN FlashDocs unit tracks the theft, the investigation and the cultural fallout in The Heist: The Louvre’s Stolen Crown Jewels. Featuring expert analysis from journalists, art-crime investigators and those who know the museum best, this special takes viewers inside the most iconic art institution in the world, where in the space of a seven-minute raid, France’s most secure museum became a crime scene. Blending frontline reporting, cinematic visuals and the pulse of a global mystery unfolding in real time, The Heist is a gripping, up-to-the-minute account of a crime that museum insiders saw coming for years, only to have their warnings ignored. In the aftermath of this shocking theft, The Heist examines how France is now forced to confront how myth, wealth and vulnerability coexist inside its most celebrated institution. It also scrutinizes why our culture at large tends to romanticize the idea of jewel heists as victimless crimes within Hollywood tropes.
NFL Football: Green Bay at Pittsburgh
NBC, 8:15pm Live
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers visit Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium to battle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Rodgers was quarterback for the Packers when they defeated the Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV.
Tracker: “Leverage”
CBS, 8:30pm
After discovering they’ve disrupted a sinister underground operation called “The Process,” Colter and Russell (Justin Hartley and returning guest star Jensen Ackles) must race to find the source and end it once and for all in the new episode “Leverage.”
Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order
AMC, 9pm
New Series!
“We watch, and we are always there.” The renowned slogan for the Talamasca can also apply to fans of Anne Rice. And fans are feasting this year with another addition to the Immortal Universe lineup. Rice’s story of a supernatural CIA known as the Talamasca — which was previously introduced on both Interview With the Vampire and Mayfair Witches — is an espionage thriller about the organization charged with tracking and containing the witches, vampires and other creatures scattered around the globe.
IT: Welcome to Derry
HBO, 9pm
New Series!
Set in the world of Stephen King’s IT universe, the nine-episode first season expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films IT and IT Chapter Two. “I’m excited that the story of Derry, Maine’s most haunted city, is continuing, and I’m glad Andy Muschietti is going to be overseeing the frightening festivities, along with a brain trust including his talented sister, Barbara,” King said. “Red balloons all around!”
Maigret: “Maigret’s Failure — Part Two”
PBS, 9pm
As Maigret (Benjamin Wainwright) reels from his failure to protect Fumal, he also suffers a personal blow. With pressure mounting to solve the missing influencer’s case, Maigret uncovers an unexpected side to Fumal, prompting him to reassess their shared history.
Bob’s Burgers: “The Skids in the Hall”
FOX, 9:30pm
Louise and Gene (voices of Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman) try to help Tina (Dan Mintz) clear her name after she is fired as a hall monitor in the new episode “The Skids in the Hall.”
The Gold: “Vengeance Is Easy, Justice Is Hard”
PBS, 10pm
In Tenerife, Palmer (Tom Cullen) discovers that he is wanted by the police. Cooper (Dominic Cooper) and Parry (Sean Harris) have successfully moved the cash across Europe. Meanwhile, Noye’s (Jack Lowden) murder trial reaches a dramatic conclusion.
Monday, Oct. 27
Planet of the Apes Marathon
MOVIES!, beginning at 8:05am
Catch a Classic!
If you’re a fan of the dystopian thrillers featuring an intelligent species of apes fighting for control over humans, then head on over to MOVIES! today for a marathon of the sci-fi franchise based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel Planet of the Apes. All four sequels of the original 1968 film, in order, will air from morning until mid-afternoon: Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape From the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973).
NFL Football: Washington at Kansas City
ABC & ESPN, 8pm Live
The Washington Commanders collide with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs tonight in Kansas City for Week 8’s Monday Night Football matchup.
The Neighborhood: “Welcome to Spades”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Welcome to Spades,” Marty and Courtney’s (Marcel Spears and Skye Townsend) search for a nanny takes an awkward turn, and Calvin’s (Cedric the Entertainer) secret card game night stirs tension at home.
TV We Love: “The Love Boat”
The CW, 8pm
The nostalgic docuseries celebrating eight of America’s most iconic television shows continues with this new episode about The Love Boat. The cast, writers and directors reveal how star-studded guest lists and high-seas charm made this series a beloved classic.
The Voice: “The Battles, Part 4 and the Knockouts Premiere”
NBC, 8pm
The battle rounds end and knockouts begin with two mega mentors helping coach the artists in this two-hour episode of the singing competition.
DMV: “Easy Pass”
CBS, 8:30pm
Colette (Harriet Dyer) is tasked with giving Noa (Alex Tarrant) his driving test in the new episode “Easy Pass.”
FBI: “Boy Scout”
CBS, 9pm
After a young man is found beaten to death on federal land, the team hits a roadblock when their case intersects with a DEA operation. Juliana Aidén Martinez joins the regular cast as Special Agent Eva Ramos in the new episode “Boy Scout.”
Baked With Love: Holiday
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
New Series!
Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts this new series that features 10 talented pairs of home bakers facing off in a warmhearted, family-recipe bake-off. Each baker will infuse their heritage, personal stories and cherished family recipes into classic bakes with a twist, where they serve their dishes to a panel of expert judges. In the end, one pair will be crowned the Christmas Baking Champions and win the ultimate prize of $50,000.
American Experience: “Kissinger”
PBS, 9pm
This two-part film is an incisive portrait of enigmatic power broker Henry Kissinger, who served in the topmost echelons of American foreign policy under six presidents from both parties with equal dedication. Part 2 airs tomorrow.
Watson: “Expletive Deleted”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Expletive Deleted,” Watson (Morris Chestnut) and the team work the case of a 30-year-old woman who looks 10 years old.
Brilliant Minds: “The Doctor’s Graveyard”
NBC, 10pm
Dr. Wolf (Zachary Quinto) is haunted by a ghost from the past, and a patient appears to have risen from the dead in the new episode “The Doctor’s Graveyard.”
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Gothic Horror
TCM, beginning at 7am
Catch a Classic!
Today, enjoy an all-day celebration of Gothic horror with a lineup of some of the most classic, beloved films of the genre. First is the silent adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel starring Lon Chaney, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), followed by the 2000 documentary about Chaney’s career, Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces. Then comes more Lon Chaney in the 1925 silent film adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s oft-adapted novel, The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Following that is another adaptation, this time of the 1886 Gothic novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson: the Oscar-nominated horror film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941), starring Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman and Lana Turner. Then, to close out the day, four lesser-known horror dramas: Isle of the Dead (1945), Bedlam (1946), Mark of the Vampire (1935) and House of Dark Shadows (1970).
NHL Hockey
ESPN, beginning at 6pm Live
A tripleheader of NHL action on ESPN has the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Philadelphia Flyers, the Washington Capitals at the Dallas Stars and the L.A. Kings at the San Jose Sharks.
Dancing With the Stars: “Halloween Night”
ABC, 8pm
Will they do “The Monster Mash”? Dancers haunt the floor in this new two-hour, Halloween-themed episode.
NCIS: “The Sound and the Fury”
CBS, 8pm
When a petty officer’s death is connected to a blackmail investigation, the team is forced to work with Special Agent Sawyer (returning guest star Zane Holtz) in the new episode “The Sound and the Fury.”
NBA Basketball
NBC, beginning at 8pm Live
NBC’s new Coast 2 Coast Tuesday lineup of NBA regional primetime games tips off tonight with viewers seeing either the N.Y. Knicks at the Milwaukee Bucks or the L.A. Clippers at the Golden State Warriors.
NCIS: Origins: “The Edge”
CBS, 9pm
Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard (guest star Adam Campbell), a liaison from headquarters and an old acquaintance of Gibbs (Austin Stowell), arrives to evaluate Camp Pendleton in the new episode “The Edge.”
High Potential: “The One That Got Away”
ABC, 10pm
When a priceless painting is stolen from a museum, Morgan and Karadec (Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata) team up with an art-recovery expert to unravel a tangled case in the new episode “The One That Got Away.”
NCIS: Sydney: “Lost in Translation”
CBS, 10pm
The team’s hunt for a high-value U.S. target accused of murdering an Australian soldier takes an unexpected turn when the suspect claims to have evidence of a war crime in the new episode “Lost in Translation.”
Wednesday, Oct. 29
The Night Stalker
MOVIES!, 4:15pm
Catch a Classic!
A series of murders across the Las Vegas Strip and a murderer who leaves his victims drained of blood is the setup for this 1972 made-for-television vampire film featuring Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak — a character who would recur in the sequel, The Night Strangler, airing immediately afterward, as well as the 1974-75 television series Kolchak: The Night Stalker. The Night Stalker was the highest-rated made-for-TV film of its time and continues to remain a cult classic for horror fans.
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
Wednesday night NBA action features the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Boston Celtics and the L.A. Lakers at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Shifting Gears: “Scary”
ABC, 8pm
In the new episode “Scary,” Riley (Kat Dennings) invites Gabe and Stitch (Seann William Scott and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell) to a Halloween party, hoping to relive the crazy, epic Halloweens of her past.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent: “Bleeding Hearts”
The CW, 8pm
Graff (Aden Young) and Bateman (Kathleen Munroe) investigate the case of a Motor Vehicle Registration worker who is found dead in a stolen car in the new episode “Bleeding Hearts.”
Chicago Med: “What’s Hiding in the Dark”
NBC, 8pm
A personal clash between Asher and Archer (Jessy Schram and Steven Weber) reaches a breaking point in the new episode “What’s Hiding in the Dark.”
The Golden Bachelor: “The Women Tell All”
ABC, 9pm
The ladies who didn’t get a rose from Golden Bachelor Mel Owens in Season 2 of the reality dating series share their behind-the-scenes stories in the new episode “The Women Tell All.”
Chicago Fire: “Ghosts”
NBC, 9pm
Cruz (Joe Minoso) hunts for the identity of an unknown ally in the new episode “Ghosts.”
NOVA: “Superfloods”
PBS, 9pm
With eyewitness testimony, dramatic unseen videos, drone flyovers and 3D animations, NOVA pieces together a moment-by-moment account of 2024’s disastrous Hurricane Helene.
Secrets of the Dead: “Chasing the Plague”
PBS, 10pm
Follow scientists as they track down the earliest known bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks, while historians and scholars explore the societal impact of the plague on medieval Europe. What happens when a third of a continent’s population is wiped out?
Thursday, Oct. 30
A Life’s Worth
Viaplay
New Series!
Inspired by true events and Magnus Ernström’s novel A Half Year, an Entire Life, this six-part drama from Sweden draws on firsthand accounts from UN soldiers and civilians during the Bosnian War, one of Europe’s most devastating modern conflicts. A Life’s Worth portrays young soldiers confronting the unknown and a population scarred by intra-ethnic violence. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of warfare, the series explores resilience, moral dilemmas and bonds that form under fire, making it a deeply human and universally relevant story. It also captures the war’s toll on civilians across ethnic and religious lines — disrupted lives, fractured families and the emotional weight of loss. Amid chaos, there is also hope, love, and light in the darkest moments. A Life’s Worth tells of human brutality and impossible choices, but also of friendship, love and trust.
Halloween Marathon
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Halloween comes early on TCM, with an all-day Halloween-themed marathon that begins in the morning and continues all day as well as tomorrow. The extensive lineup for Halloween Eve includes the following spooky films: Two on a Guillotine (1965), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), Spider Baby (1967), Freaks (1932), Horror of Dracula (1958), The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), The Leopard Man (1943), I Walked With a Zombie (1943), Cat People (1942), Nightmare (1964), Curse of the Demon (1958), Burn, Witch, Burn (1962), The Seventh Victim (1943), The Woman in White (1948) and The Hunger (1983).
“Halloween” on Halloween
AMC, beginning at 2pm
Catch a Classic!
Celebrate the season with a chilling Halloween marathon featuring the iconic films that made Michael Myers a legend of horror, with Halloween (1978), Halloween II (1981), Halloween (2007), Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. The marathon begins with Halloween III, as that film had a completely different narrative. John Carpenter and producing partner Debra Hill branched out, putting the previous story to rest and going with an Invasion of the Body Snatchers-like tale involving a plan to kill the children of the world via fragments of Stonehenge placed in Halloween masks. The masks turned their wearer into a mush of snakes and bugs, leading to one of the franchise’s most memorable kills. Poor box office/critical reception for Halloween III led to The Shape’s return in the next film, plus the introduction of a fan-favorite character.
NHL Hockey: Dallas at Tampa Bay
TNT, 7pm Live
The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning clash tonight at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “A Will and a Dead Man’s Wife”
CBS, 8pm
Jim and Audrey (Will Sasso and Rachel Bay Jones) struggle to make their wills in the new episode “A Will and a Dead Man’s Wife.”
Hell’s Kitchen: “Hell’s Chicken”
FOX, 8pm
The chefs face their toughest critic yet when they are challenged to elevate a classic Southern specialty, fried chicken, in the new episode “Hell’s Chicken.”
Law & Order: “Brotherly Love”
NBC, 8pm
In the new episode “Brotherly Love,” a respected restaurateur with a gambling problem is murdered, and Baxter and Price (Tony Goldwyn and Hugh Dancy) disagree on the best approach to a conviction.
NFL Football: Baltimore at Miami
Prime Video, 8:15pm Live
Week 9 of the NFL season opens with this Thursday Night Football meeting between the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins in South Florida.
Ghosts: “Halloween 5: The Mummy”
CBS, 8:30pm
Sam and Jay’s (Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar) Halloween takes a spooky turn when they accidentally unleash a mummy ghost in the new episode “Halloween 5: The Mummy.”
Matlock: “Piece of My Heart”
CBS, 9pm
Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) and the team take on a wrongful death case, and Matty (Kathy Bates) meets with a mysterious woman in the new episode “Piece of My Heart.”
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test: “Grit”
FOX, 9pm
The recruits have 10 minutes to sidestep along a 165-foot stretch of rope suspended 200 feet above a canyon floor in the new episode “Grit.”
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Under the Influence”
NBC, 9pm
In the new episode “Under the Influence,” the squad investigates an assault at a house party where no one can identify the assailant.
Grey’s Anatomy: “Goodbye Horses”
ABC, 10pm
A complex breast reconstruction forces Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) into a tense partnership in the new episode “Goodbye Horses.”
Elsbeth: “Ick, a Bod”
CBS, 10pm
A rivalry between suburban neighbors reaches a ghoulish climax on Halloween night. Annaleigh Ashford guest-stars in the new episode “Ick, a Bod.”
Friday, Oct. 31
Halloween Marathon Continues
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
TCM’s two-day Halloween movie marathon continues today with an epic lineup of classic, unnerving films: Toby Dammit (1968), The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), House of Wax (1953), The Bat (1959), The Invisible Man (1933), Dracula (1931), The Mummy (1932), Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
College Football
ESPN & ESPN2, beginning at 7pm Live
College football fans get treated to Memphis at Rice on ESPN2 and North Carolina at Syracuse on ESPN.
NBA Basketball
Prime Video, beginning at 7pm Live
Halloween NBA action features two matchups from the Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament as the Boston Celtics are at the Philadelphia 76ers and the L.A. Lakers are at the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sheriff Country: “The Sixth Man”
CBS, 8pm
When a daring daylight robbery shakes the heart of Edgewater, Mickey (Morena Baccarin) must navigate rising tensions, personal entanglements and a town quick to judge in the new episode “The Sixth Man.”
Penn & Teller: Fool Us: “The Psychic Gorilla”
The CW, 8pm
Magicians Jaana Felicitas and Nikolai Striebel, Evan Northrup, Marc Weide, and Vincent attempt to outwit Penn & Teller in the new episode “The Psychic Gorilla.”
On Brand With Jimmy Fallon
NBC, 8pm
Season Finale!
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen works with the On Brand Agency team to develop a strategic campaign to show how Therabody products benefit more than just athletes. Find out which creative mind wins the $100,000 prize and the title of Innovator of the Year.
Fire Country: “The Tiny Ways We Start to Heal”
CBS, 9pm
The Station 42 team responds to a dangerous zipline accident that escalates into a wildfire ignited by illegal fireworks in the new episode “The Tiny Ways We Start to Heal.”
Totally Funny Animals: “Howl-o-Ween Hijinks”
The CW, 9pm
In the new Halloween-themed episode “Howl-o-Ween Hijinks,” the animal kingdom takes on pumpkins, costumes and creepy crawlies in the ultimate clip showdown with tricks and treats.
Boston Blue: “History”
CBS, 10pm
A body found on the wharf pulls Lena and Danny (Sonequa Martin-Green and Donnie Wahlberg) into a tense drug investigation alongside Lena’s former partner, Detective Brian Rodgers (guest star Ryan Broussard), in the new episode “History.”
Saturday, Nov. 1
College Football: Georgia vs. Florida
ABC, 3:30pm Live
It’s not just a football game. It’s “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” Few rivalries in college sports carry the history and spectacle of the Georgia Bulldogs vs. the Florida Gators. The series, which dates back to 1915 (the year is a source of debate between the schools), continues today at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Horse Racing: Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic
NBC, 3:30pm Live
Some of the world’s best racehorses compete at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California, for the season-ending Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The showcase of the event is the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, featuring 3-year-olds and older racing on the 1.25-mile dirt track.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Championship
The CW, 7:30pm Live
The NASCAR Xfinity Series crowns its season champion tonight as drivers battle for 200 laps around the one-mile tri-oval at Phoenix Raceway.
Christmas in Midnight Clear
Great American Family, 8pm
Original Film!
Just before Christmas, a high-powered real estate developer (Alicia Josipovic), burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear, where she meets a local pastor (Jon McLaren) and learns that saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook.
Christmas on Duty
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Blair (Janel Parrish) and Josh (Parker Young) have been bitter rivals ever since they trained together at The Basic School in Quantico, where they were both at the top of the class, competing to be No. 1. After graduation, Blair got Josh’s dream job, and they haven’t spoken since. Three years later, their paths cross unexpectedly at the base holiday party, where the two get into an argument and cause a scene. As punishment, Blair and Josh are both assigned to Christmas duty, where they’ll work through the Yuletide together … for 24 hours straight.
Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
When single father Darius (Taye Diggs) finds his teenage daughter in bed with her boyfriend, Chase, he kicks him out … only to have Chase’s mother Kelly (Lesley-Ann Brandt) knocking at his door moments later — completely outraged. Forced to be in each other’s lives due to their children’s relationship, Kelly and Darius slowly develop feelings for each other but decide to keep their relationship a secret for the time being. Also stars Aimee Garcia.
Two for One: Kathy Bates
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
In tonight’s re-airing of the Ben Mankiewicz-hosted series, Oscar winner Kathy Bates shares her chosen double feature for the night. The actress, known for her winning performance in Stephen King’s Misery and her latest run on the CBS drama Matlock, takes viewers back to the Dirty ’30s. First up: 1938’s romantic comedy Bringing Up Baby, where Katharine Hepburn as a stuck-up heiress and Cary Grant as a serious scientist engage in their classic banter. After, stick around for 1937’s Stage Door, in which Hepburn shines as Terry, a highbrow aspiring actress at a theatrical boarding house where she clashes with her sarcastic dancer roommate Jean (Ginger Rogers). “We started off on the wrong foot,” says Jean. “Let’s stay that way.”
Saturday Night Live: “Miles Teller/Brandi Carlile”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
Actor Miles Teller makes his second appearance as Saturday Night Live host. Brandi Carlile is the musical guest for the fourth time.