What We Do in the Shadows, Beauty in Black, and Before premiere this week. And viewers can also look forward to exciting episodes of Agatha All Along and Grotesquerie. Here’s our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week!
The week of October 20th is one you don’t want to miss.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
The Equalizer – Sunday, October 20th
McCall is back and in a rush to rescue two siblings who’ve stolen a grocery truck containing firearms. Mel works through the aftermath of her kidnapping with help from Harry and Delilah. The Equalizer Season 5 premieres Sunday, October 20th at 9:30/8:30c on CBS.
Episode Description: McCall races to rescue two siblings who run into trouble after stealing a grocery truck carrying firearms; Harry and Delilah help Mel through her trauma in the aftermath of her kidnapping.
The Neighborhood – Monday, October 21st
Baby Daphne comes home with Marty and Courtney which leads Calvin to discover Marty plans to take paternity leave. Meanwhile, Tina works her hardest to get Daphne to love her. The Neighborhood premieres Monday, October 21st at 8/7c on CBS.
Episode Description: Marty and Courtney bring baby Daphne home from the hospital and Calvin is surprised to learn that Marty plans to take the paternity leave Dave offered in the employee handbook; Tina will do anything to earn Daphne’s love.
Poppa’s House – Monday, October 21st
Poppa, played by Damon Wayans, is a happily divorced talk radio host who now has to contend with challenges on two fronts. At work, he’s been forced to add a female co-host, and at home, he finds himself still parenting his grown son, played by Damon Wayans Jr. Poppa’s House premieres Monday, October 21st at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.
Episode Description: Poppa gets surprised at work when corporate brings in brainy psychologist Dr. Ivy Reid to add a female perspective to his radio show; Junior gets fired by Nina’s dad when he misses a big sales pitch to apply for a directing job.
What We Do in the Shadows – Monday, October 21st
Our favorite vampires and their familiar are back for a final season with more quirky adventures and the return of their former roommate. All the while, Guillermo has some self-evaluating to do now that he’s no longer a familiar who’d do anything to get the bite from his Master. What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 premieres Monday, October 21st at 10/9c on FX.
Season Description: After a very brief stint as a full-blown vampire, Guillermo is re-evaluating his life. Who is he if not a familiar who will do anything to please his Master in hopes of one day being turned into a vampire? Meanwhile, the vampires are re-evaluating, too. When their former roommate reappears after a 50-year nap, they realize how little they’ve done in half a century — not one goal accomplished, not one dream pursued, not one part of the New World con-quered (except for their street and part of Ashley Street).
Murder in a Small Town – Tuesday, October 22nd
Alberg and the Gibson Police Department are put to the test when Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation. They must work together to determine who is the responsible culprit. Murder in a Small Town airs Tuesday, October 22nd on Hulu.
Episode Description: When Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation, Alberg and the Gibson Police Department work to find the culprit responsible.
High Potential – Tuesday, October 22nd
Morgan’s teenage daughter is up to something, so she follows her gut while Karadec’s personal life receives interference from his work life. All the while, the team looks into the death of an exotic animal veterinarian. High Potential airs Tuesday, October 22nd at 10/9c on ABC.
Episode Description: The team investigates the death of an exotic animal veterinarian; work interferes with Karadec’s dating life; Morgan follows a parental hunch about her teenage daughter.
Family Pack – Wednesday, October 23rd
A family finds themselves traveling back in time thanks to an old card game. They somehow land in a medieval village where it’s up to them to solve a werewolf problem. Family Pack premieres Wednesday, October 23rd on Netflix.
Movie Description: When an old card game comes to life, a family travels back in time and lands in a medieval village where they must unmask werewolves in order to return to their own time.
Agatha All Along – Wednesday, October 23rd
Now that Billy Maximoff has revealed himself as having taken over the body of Bill Kaplan, the remaining coven members must face their latest trial in a world reminiscent of Oz. The question remains whether or not Agatha will find herself a victim of Billy’s ulterior motives. Agatha All Along airs Wednesday, October 23rd at 9/8c on Disney+.
Series Description: Set after the events of WandaVision, Agatha Harkness recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers and uncover the secrets of the Darkhold.
Grotesquerie – Wednesday, October 23rd
After a twisted episode for Grotesquerie Season 1 Episode 7, we discover which reality was the correct one. Now awake, Lois asks for help from a specialist. Grotesquerie airs Wednesday, October 23rd at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: Lois accepts the help of a specialist.
The Old Man – Thursday, October 24th
Harper makes a misstep that puts his life in peril. Meanwhile, Zoe must save Chase’s life, putting it all on the line to do so. The Old Man Season 2 finale airs Thursday, October 24th at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: Everything is on the line as Zoe must save Chase’s life, while Harper’s misstep puts him in peril.
Star Trek: Lower Decks – Thursday, October 24th
The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos goes on one final mission for Season 5. This time, they are tasked with closing subspace rifts that create chaos elsewhere. Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 premieres Thursday, October 24th on Paramount+.
Season Description: The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked with closing “space potholes” — subspace rifts that are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant.
Beauty in Black – Thursday, October 24th
A wealthy, dysfunctional family pulls a stripper into their devious trafficking scheme. She finds herself in a fight for her life and her dignity to escape their stronghold. Beauty in Black premieres Thursday, October 24th on Netflix.
Series Description: A stripper’s fate takes a turn when she crosses paths with the wealthy, dysfunctional family behind a cosmetics dynasty and a devious trafficking scheme.
Like a Dragon: Yakuza – Thursday, October 24th
This Japanese series tells the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a man who feels a great sense of duty and humanity. He’s never lost a fight, so to protect his friends, he throws himself into the underworld. Like a Dragon: Yakuza premieres Thursday, October 24th on Prime Video.
Series Description: Kazuma Kiryu is a man who lives with a great sense of duty and humanity who has never lost a fight. In order to protect his childhood friends who he grew up with in an orphanage, he throws himself into the underworld.
Before – Friday, October 25th
Billy Crystal plays Eli, a child psychiatrist who encounters a troubled young boy not long after losing his wife. The young child seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past, deepening their bond. Before premieres Friday, October 25th on Apple TV+.
Series Description: Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past; as Eli attempts to help the boy, their mysterious bond deepens.
Simone Biles Rising – Friday, October 25th
Following her record-setting appearance at the Paris Olympics, Season 2 shows the world her journey to get there. Simone Biles might be a phenomenal athlete, but she’s just like everyone else when it comes to facing challenges head-on. Simone Biles Rising Season 2 premieres Friday, October 25th on Netflix.
Season Description: The second installment of director Katie Walsh’s series follows Biles as she makes the US Olympic Team at the 2024 Trials, onward to her arrival in Paris, and continuing along her incredible blazing trail to become the most decorated gymnast in history.
Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story – Saturday, October 26th
When Ruby Franke’s son showed up at a neighbor’s house severely abused, the picture-perfect image she’d created came crashing down around her. So, where did this woman and mom’s life trajectory go horribly wrong? Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story premieres Saturday, October 26th at 8/7c on Lifetime.
Movie Description: A web series about Ruby’s seemingly perfect family turns dark when the mother’s marriage counselor moves in, creating a toxic environment that leads to child abuse and the eventual escape of the 12-year-old son.
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