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Sunday, Nov. 1
Roadkill
PBS, 9pm
New Series!
Ambition knows no bounds, nor does corruption, in this political thriller written by David Hare (The Hours) and starring Hugh Laurie (House) as a scheming U.K. government minister. Crime may not pay, but politics sure does.
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— MASTERPIECE | PBS (@masterpiecepbs) October 29, 2020
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Let There Be Light” Marathon
USA Network, beginning at 9am
If setting the clocks back and the onset of more darkness has got you feeling down, this 14-hour SVU marathon will show you the light — Judith Light, that is. Tune in to cure your daylight saving time blues with favorite episodes featuring everyone’s favorite bureau chief ADA-turned-judge Elizabeth Donnelly, played by Judith Light.
Mildred Pierce
TCM, 11:30am
Catch a Classic!
In her first starring role for Warner Bros. after leaving MGM, Joan Crawford won the only Oscar of her career, being named Best Actress for her title role in director Michael Curtiz’ 1945 film noir/melodrama based on James M. Cain’s novel. She plays a divorced mother who climbs from waitress to chain restaurateur in order to provide a good life for her children, only to face a fateful — and fatal — betrayal from her heartless and ungrateful eldest (Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee Ann Blyth). Among the iconic film’s other Oscar nominations were Best Picture, and another Best Supporting Actress nod, for Eve Arden.
NASCAR Cup Series: Xfinity 500
NBC, 2pm Live
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs Round of 8 concludes today at Virginia’s Martinsville Speedway for the Xfinity 500. The Championship 4 field for next week’s Cup Series season finale will be set following today’s race.
FOX News Democracy 2020: Election Preview
FOX News Channel, 6pm
FOX News Channel presents this two-hour special co-anchored by chief political anchor Bret Baier and anchor and executive editor of The Story Martha MacCallum examining the state of the race. The special will feature analysis from anchor of The Daily Briefing and co-host of The Five Dana Perino, politics editor Chris Stirewalt and FNC contributor Karl Rove. Additionally, FNC’s primetime lineup of Tucker Carlson Tonight (8pm ET), Hannity (9pm ET), and The Ingraham Angle (10pm ET) will provide commentary on Sunday evening, while FOX News @ Night with anchor Shannon Bream will take over at 11pm ET.
America’s Funniest Home Videos
ABC, 7pm
Don’t miss home science experiments going awry, including a dog ruining a little girl’s air pressure hold test, influencer flubs and people scared by birds.
The Top Ten Revealed: “Iconic Political Songs”
AXS TV, 8pm
With politics on everyone’s mind ahead of the election just two days from now, this episode of the countdown series finds celebrities and experts from across the entertainment spectrum casting their votes for the best political songs of all time.
Pandora: “On a Night Like This”
The CW, 8pm
Xander (Oliver Dench) and Jett (Akshay Kumar) set out to save Ralen (Ben Radcliffe), who has gotten caught up in the high-stakes world of an intergalactic fight club. Meanwhile, Jax (Priscilla Quintana) is on a mission for Osborn (Noah Huntley) to acquire intel from a beautiful Sumi princess who is about to get married, but finds herself falling for Jax.
The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror XXXI”
FOX, 8pm
The new “Treehouse of Horror XXXI” Halloween episode features a frightening look at the 2020 election, parodies of animated movies and a ninth birthday Lisa (voice of Yeardley Smith) just can’t get over.
On the 12th Date of Christmas
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Two seemingly incompatible game designers team up to create a romantic, city-wide scavenger hunt themed for the “12 Days of Christmas.” Stars Mallory Jansen and Tyler Hynes.
Renovation, Inc.: “While the Client’s Away”
HGTV, 8pm
Bryan and Sarah troubleshoot a fireplace issue when a client goes out of town. The Baeumlers also start a unique multipurpose basement project.
The Christmas Aunt
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
When Rebecca Miller (Keshia Knight Pulliam) returns home to Tennessee two weeks before Christmas to take care of her niece and nephew, she attempts to revive the kids’ Christmas spirit and redeem their faith in Santa. The last thing she expected is to reconnect with her childhood best friend, Drew (Jarod Joseph).
Killer Competition
LMN, 8pm
Original Film!
High school senior Nicole (Jacqueline Scislowski) is determined to become valedictorian, but she faces stiff competition from a few of her classmates. When Nicole’s friend Sarah (Cristine Prosperi) suggests they manipulate test scores to give Nicole the higher academic placement, it catapults a chain of events leading to a student’s suicide. New evidence arises suggesting the suicide was actually a murder, and Nicole sets out to find the true killer before she becomes the next murder victim.
The Trouble With Maggie Cole
PBS, 8pm
Peter Cole is visibly jittery from public and press attention following Maggie’s interview. Author Marcus bonds with Jill, and Maggie continues her mission to right all of her wrongs with a tense visit to local hairdresser Kelly.
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: “Are You Done Yelling?”
TLC, 8pm
In India, the court date for Sumit’s divorce is finally here. He must face his ex-wife and in-laws again, and their unpredictable nature has him concerned things might not work out. Now that they have moved in together as a family in Mexico, Kenny and Armando want to take the next step to make things official.
Rock Legends: “Rockabilly”
AXS TV, 8:30pm
This episode profiles the Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson and Brenda Lee.
Bless the Harts: “Dead Mall”
FOX, 8:30pm
In the new Halloween-themed episode “Dead Mall,” the Harts visit Greenpoint’s abandoned mall, which brings back fond memories from the 2000s. But their reminiscing is interrupted when a mall rat named Stacey (guest voice of Kristen Schaal) takes them hostage.
Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar: “Tototally Red”
AXS TV, 9pm
Host Sammy Hagar heads to legendary percussionist Kenny Aronoff’s studio in Los Angeles to meet up with Steve Lukather of Toto and talk about working with Michael Jackson and the state of the music industry today. Later, Steve brings in his son, and the four of them jam a Cream classic.
Dying to Be Famous: The Ryan Singleton Mystery
Bounce TV, 9pm
New Series!
Bounce TV’s first true crime docuseries is a six-episode exploration of the mysterious death of Ryan Singleton, a 24-year-old aspiring model and film producer, who sets out to pursue fame and fortune in Hollywood with two of his friends. His dreams of stardom turn into a tragic nightmare when he is found dead in California’s Mojave Desert, his body dumped, mutilated and missing all vital organs.
Bob’s Burgers: “Heartbreak Hotel-oween”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Heartbreak Hotel-oween,” Louise’s (voice of Kristen Schaal) plan to get revenge on Halloween for a candy transgression hits a snag when the Belcher kids meet a mysterious elderly woman at a hotel.
Killer in Question
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
New Series!
What happens when a murder case is closed, yet lingering questions remain? When doubt circulates throughout a city, and investigations are put under a microscope, people begin to ask: Is the convicted truly the killer, or is someone evading the law while an innocent person sits taxed with their crimes? Each episode of this four-part limited series will look at adjudicated cases where the verdict remains under dispute. Walk step-by-step through critical crime scenes, key questioning and newfound evidence, and learn both sides of a story.
Virus Hunters
Nat Geo, 9pm
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, it’s not easy to think about what could be next. But those on the front lines of science know the worst could be still to come. Around the world, researchers are racing to prevent disaster, and their efforts represent the most critical scientific mission of a generation, with deadly new viruses on the rise and happening more frequently in recent years. This special reveals the raw and chilling stories of those heroic experts who are currently on a quest to not only understand and stop the COVID-19 outbreak, but are also searching to identify the chain of events that could cause the next global pandemic.
Paranormal Caught on Camera: “New York UFO and More”
Travel Channel, 9pm
A military veteran spies an otherworldly aircraft flying in the skies above New York; screaming ghosts haunt the halls of an abandoned home in Belgium; and a New Jersey couple discovers their dog has a paranormal playmate.
A Year in Music: “1986”
AXS TV, 9:30pm
Host Lzzy Hale touches on key moments throughout the year 1986. World tragedies unite the nation’s most powerful voices for African relief; on the cusp of the Chernobyl explosion, the British Invasion arrives; and the first class of iconic artists is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Family Guy: “CutawayLand”
FOX, 9:30pm
It’s like the time Family Guy aired a new episode called “CutawayLand.” Peter (voice of Seth MacFarlane) and Lois (voice of Alex Borstein) set up a cutaway gag together, which somehow transports them into the cutaway itself.
Holly & Ivy
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 10pm
Original Film!
When Melody’s (Janel Parrish) neighbor, Nina (Marisol Nichols), learns that her illness has returned, Melody promises to keep Nina’s kids, Holly and Ivy, together. To adopt the children, she must renovate her new fixer-upper, which she does with the help of contractor Adam (Jeremy Jordan).
COBRA
PBS, 10pm
With the crisis worsening, Fraser deals with issues in his personal life. The prime minister is forced to consider more extreme measures to retain control and apply order over the country.
I Love a Mama’s Boy: “You’re Not Invited”
TLC, 10pm
Matt wants to spend Valentine’s Day with his mom, while Shekeb disinvites his mom to date night. Justina’s first steps toward wedding planning are overtaken by her future mother-in-law, Annette.
Uncensored: “Scandals”
TV One, 10pm
When you’re dealing with over-the-top personalities, you’re bound to have some controversial moments. Find out the tea when this episode relives some of the most scandalous moments ever confessed from NeNe Leakes, LisaRaye McCoy, Charlamagne tha God, Le’Andria Johnson, Lamar Odom and more.
Monday, Nov. 2
The Price Is Right at Night
CBS, 8pm
Drew Carey hosts a special primetime edition of long-running game show The Price Is Right.
L.A.’s Finest: “…My Lovely”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “…My Lovely,” Syd (Gabrielle Union) and McKenna (Jessica Alba) intensify their search for the killer in the case of a trans woman’s murder.
The Voice: “The Blind Auditions, Part 5”
NBC, 8pm
In the last night of the Blind Auditions, superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani all vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon.
Star of the Month: Shelley Winters: “Early Shelley”
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
The decades-long film career of legendary actress Shelley Winters will be spotlighted by TCM each Monday night in November with themed marathons beginning this evening with some of her earlier work. The lineup starts with Winters’ uncredited role as a cashier in the 1947 film noir The Gangster, then shows how she moved on to more substantial roles in another noir, Cry of the City (1948); co-leading with Farley Granger in the romantic comedy Behave Yourself! (1951); then co-leading with Jack Palance in the noir I Died a Thousand Times (1955), a remake of High Sierra.
Mysteries of the Unknown: “Million Dollar Heist, Taking on Mother Nature and Changing American History”
Travel Channel, 8pm
Don Wildman investigates a mysterious high-society crime, a rowing rescuer who battled death on stormy seas and a boulder covered in strange carvings that could turn American history on its head.
Below Deck
Bravo, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The ocean isn’t the only thing making waves in Season 8 on the upstairs-downstairs reality series set on a luxury yacht. My Seanna sets sail in the Caribbean with a manifest of fresh faces, including an ultra-demanding chief stewardess and a volatile chef. Good thing captain Lee Rosbach has veteran Deck hand Eddie Lucas back onboard as bosun (the officer in charge of the crew) after four seasons away — ship’s about to get crazy!
Filthy Rich: “Hebrews 9:15”
FOX, 9pm
Everyone in the Monreaux family has a secret agenda in the new episode “Hebrews 9:15.”
Love It or List It: “No Laughing Matter”
HGTV, 9pm
As soon as Jamelle and Lauren found a house in a neighborhood they adored, they made a very fast purchasing decision. Jamelle loved the office/dropzone space off the garage and all the potential the 2,500 square foot house had to offer them and their daughter. Lauren, however, immediately started suffering from buyer’s remorse with the confusing kitchen layout, dysfunctional main bathroom and closets, and lack of a private office space.
Twisted Sisters: “Her Own Medicine”
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
Georgia and Jeannie Plummer are two of 10 siblings. They remain close until Georgia absconds with much of their inheritance from their mother, Birdie. The sisters don’t speak for three years until Georgia once again reaches out to Jeannie for help. Being a good sister, Jeannie can’t resist. But soon, Jeannie falls sick, and questions begin to arise.
With Drawn Arms
Starz, 9pm
At the 1968 Summer Olympics, gold medal sprinter Tommie Smith raised his gloved fist to protest human rights abuses and show support for the civil rights movement in the United States. In this documentary, Smith talks about what led to the iconic moment.
The Family Chantel: “Sister Act”
TLC, 9pm
On their romantic getaway in New York City, Pedro and Chantel grapple with the bombshell that Nicole has been hiding about her boyfriend, Alejandro. An irate Pedro confronts his sister and gives her an ultimatum.
The Good Doctor
ABC, 10pm
Season Premiere!
Season 4 of the hit medical drama will feature the COVID-19 pandemic as a focus of its first few episodes, and it will continue as an ongoing background theme during the rest of the season as the show works to reflect the reality of our world. Adding to the potential stress and anxiety all of this could cause autistic savant surgical resident Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) are the facts that Shaun becomes a boss for the first time this season, overseeing a group of new residents, and is starting a romantic relationship with Lea (Paige Spara) following their kiss at the end of Season 3. “When he’s faced with a problem that is potentially new and different, that can prove challenging,” Highmore told us of his character.
Killer Carnies: “House of Mirrors”
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
Series Finale!
The limited series ends tonight with this episode. In the picturesque town of Powell, Wyoming, a little girl disappears at twilight. In a community of 5,000, everyone rallies to comfort her devastated family. Police race against the clock to bring little Christin home, using top technology to investigate all leads. But more than two weeks pass with nothing but dead ends. Could Christin have been taken by someone from the recently arrived carnival or a stranger visiting town?
The 2020 SNL Election Special
NBC, 10pm
Ahead of Election Day tomorrow, enjoy several fan-favorite political sketches from Saturday Night Live’s history.
Doomsday Caught on Camera: “Blazing Wildfires and More”
Travel Channel, 10pm
A violent and unexpected microburst puts thousands at a music festival in danger; a raging mudslide turns an evening commute into a terrifying nightmare; and a snowmobiler is buried under the grip of an avalanche.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Lolita
TCM, 3:30pm
Catch a Classic!
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this 1962 adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial classic novel details the consequences of forbidden love. While attempting to romance young “nymphet” Dolly Haze (Sue Lyon), middle-aged professor Humbert Humbert (James Mason) must contend with her mother’s (Shelley Winters) advances and a mysterious rival suitor. Overwhelmed by passion, Humbert’s actions lead to a shocking and tragic conclusion. Peter Sellers also stars in this film that netted Nabokov a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar nomination (however, although the author was officially credited with the screenplay, most of what he wrote was actually eschewed in favor of rewrites by Kubrick and producer James B. Harris).
America’s National Parks
Nat Geo Wild, 4pm
A marathon of specials on our most stunning landscape is your seven hours of zen today.
All in the Family
getTV, 8pm
The retro network gets into the spirit by airing classic episodes with a political bent. First: three instances of Arche Bunker (Carroll O’Connor) being more outspoken than ever!
Election Day 2020
Various Networks, 8pm
As America votes for either Donald Trump or Joe Biden as its president today, along with choosing various legislators at the federal, state and local levels, several networks will be monitoring and reporting the results of the nationwide races. While you can probably follow some sort of coverage all day long, it will be in primetime — as polls close on the East Coast and votes start to be tallied — when many networks will begin their full coverage and analysis. Most of the networks you would expect will feature extended coverage, like ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, FOX News Channel, MSNBC, NBC and PBS.
Fixer to Fabulous: “She Said Yes!”
HGTV, 9pm
A newly engaged couple recently purchased their first property, but the outdated and closed-off interior doesn’t fit their needs. Dave and Jenny expand the floor plan, overhaul the kitchen and transform the backyard to create an entertaining hot spot.
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses
Hallmark Channel, 10pm
This 2019 Hallmark original follows an interior designer (Jill Wagner) who is hired to decorate the estate of a wealthy businessman. Based on the novel by Jenny Hale, the film also stars Matthew Davis, Donna Mills, Brandon Quinn and Darby Hinton.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
TCM Afternoon Movie: Visiting Our National Parks
TCM, beginning at 12:15pm
Catch a Classic!
This afternoon on Turner Classic Movies, you can visit the beauty of the American landscape without leaving home through the magic of movies! Check out Victor Mature and Piper Laurie in Dangerous Mission (1954), a rare color film noir that is set in, and largely filmed at, Montana’s Glacier National Park; Clint Walker and Roger Moore in Gold of the Seven Saints (1961), a Western shot in and around Arches National Park in Utah; Ida Lupino and Humphrey Bogart in High Sierra (1941), which has key scenes shot in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range; and Leslie Howard and Bette Davis in The Petrified Forest (1936), set in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park.
The Goldbergs: “Bill’s Wedding”
ABC, 8pm
Bill (David Koechner) is getting married and Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) and Jane (Erinn Hayes) have only 24 hours to plan it. Meanwhile, a fortune teller at the wedding reception could change the future for Adam (Sean Giambrone), Erica (Haley Orrantia) and Barry’s (Troy Gentile) romantic life.
Devils: “Episode 5”
The CW, 8pm
Dominic (Patrick Dempsey) asks Massimo (Alessandro Borghi) for help in finding his wife Nina (Kasia Smutniak), who has disappeared. After locating her where she and Massimo spent an evening of love years ago, Dominic reveals to Massimo that he knew about them cheating and forgave him — but now, after the Irish business, Dominic can no longer trust him. Massimo is suspended as head of trading.
The Masked Singer: “The Group C Play Offs — Funny You Should Mask”
FOX, 8pm
Group C contestants return for their second performances of the season, and one will be unmasked at the end of the new episode “The Group C Play Offs — Funny You Should Mask.”
Nature: “Primates: Secrets of Survival”
PBS, 8pm
Discover the survival strategies used by primates, often in the most unexpected places.
Paranormal Caught on Camera: “Multiplying Lights, Summoning a Spirit and More”
Travel Channel, 8pm
An eerie sight in the twilight skies over Milwaukee gains attention; a monstrous creature washes up on the beach in the Philippines; a baby’s innocent play beckons a powerful entity; a snake hunter spots a snake-like object in the sky; and more.
American Housewife: “Psych”
ABC, 8:30 PM
Without her lasagna business to keep her preoccupied, Katie (Katy Mixon) feels like her life is once again off course. As she searches to find her life purpose, she redirects her energy toward Greg (Diedrich Bader) and the kids, becoming overbearing and controlling.
The Conners: “Plastics, Trash Talk & Darlene Antoinette”
ABC, 9pm
Darlene (Sara Gilbert) isolates herself from her coworkers at Wellman Plastics, leaving them with the impression she is an elitist snob, while Louise (Katey Sagal) decides to teach Harris (Emma Kenney) an expensive life lesson. Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) has invested everything she has into The Lunch Box and is determined to keep the restaurant running.
Coroner: “One Drum”
The CW, 9pm
In one of the season’s most powerful episodes, a mass shooting in the community catapults Jenny (Serinda Swan) and Detective McAvoy (Roger Cross) into one of the biggest cases of their careers. A young boy present during the shooting catches Alison’s (Tamara Podemski) attention and empathy when she recognizes herself in him. Meanwhile, when Jenny’s sleepwalking endangers her family, her coworkers and potentially her career, she is forced to take drastic measures to get it under control.
I Can See Your Voice
FOX, 9pm
Bob Saget and Finesse Mitchell are guest panelists with Donny Osmond as the musical superstar guest in this new episode.
Property Brothers: Forever Home: “Family Home Overhaul”
HGTV, 9pm
Kevin and Jammie bought their home before starting a family, and now it is bursting at the seams after adopting four young siblings. Home renovation and real estate stars Drew and Jonathan Scott completely overhaul the house to provide a solid foundation where this instant family can make memories for years to come.
Crimes Gone Viral: “Knock, Knock, Who’s There?”
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
In California, a doorbell camera captures a disoriented woman trying to break into a home as the terrified homeowner prepares to protect herself. In Texas, a panicked woman with restraints on her arms rings a doorbell in the middle of the night.
American Ninja Warrior: “Finals 2”
NBC, 9pm
Season Finale!
The competition intensifies as the remaining ninjas take their shot at the 10-obstacle Finals course. The elite few who move forward into the top eight will then compete in a playoff bracket where they will race head-to-head on the Power Tower. The winner takes home $100,000.
Black-ish: “Age Against the Machine”
ABC, 9:30pm
Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Junior (Marcus Scribner) butt heads over the most effective way to protest in the age of social media. Meanwhile, Jack (Miles Brown) grows jealous as Diane (Marsai Martin) starts to hang out with the older kids at school.
Secrets of the Dead: “Abandoning the Titanic”
PBS, 10pm
Join a team of investigators as they search for the identity of the captain of a “mystery ship” that turned away from the “unsinkable” Titanic in its darkest hour, abandoning thousands of lives to the icy waters and their deaths.
Chaos in Court: “Rage Quit”
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
A once-promising high school basketball star loses his chances at the NBA after being sentenced for abusing a girlfriend; an inmate shoots two deputies dead and holds hostages at a Michigan courthouse; an angry defendant throws chairs during a sentencing hearing; a convicted sex offender attacks a district attorney; a man facing multiple drug charges leapfrogs his way out of court; and a Rastafarian pot proponent tells a Wisconsin court commissioner he requires a translator.
Paranormal: Captured: “Lady of the Night”
Travel Channel, 10pm
Paranormal investigator MJ Dickson searches for lingering spirits at a hotel with a gruesome history. Plus, a mysterious ball of light hovers above Milwaukee, and experts take a look at the most haunted house in England.
The A Word
SundanceTV, 11pm
Season Premiere!
As the hopeful British drama begins its third season, two years have passed since we last saw the dysfunctional Hughes family. Now that his parents’ divorce is finalized, 10-year-old Joe (Max Vento), who’s on the autism spectrum, deals with massive changes in his life. We’ll see how he expresses himself, and how those around him respond. Adds executive producer Peter Bowker, “We will also witness moments of quiet triumph for Joe as he grows into the world.”
World’s Most Unexplained: “Mysteries: Made in the USA”
Travel Channel, 11pm
The series moves to its new night with this episode in which experts investigate claims of extraordinary paranormal activity at the White House and the mysterious disappearance of controversial union leader Jimmy Hoffa.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Paranormal
Netflix
New Series!
In this original thriller from Egypt set in the 1960s, hematologist Dr. Refaat Ismail unwillingly becomes a go-to guy for paranormal investigations.
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?
Netflix
New Series!
This docuseries explores the circumstances surrounding the death of socialite María Marta García Belsunce, one of Argentina’s most controversial criminal cases.
Operation Christmas Drop
Netflix
Original Film!
Chasing a promotion, congressional aide Erica Miller (Kat Graham) forgoes her family Christmas to travel across the Pacific at her boss’ behest. Upon landing at a beachside Air Force base, she clashes with her guide, Capt. Andrew Jantz (Alexander Ludwig), who knows her assignment is finding reasons to defund the facility. The pilot’s pet project —a decades-old tradition where gifts and supplies are parachuted to residents of remote neighboring islands — has lawmakers wondering if his unit has too much spare energy. Despite their initial opposing goals, Erica softens once she experiences the customs and communal spirit of Andrew’s adopted home.
Save Me Too
Peacock
Season Premiere!
Lennie James returns to this award-winning British thriller as Nelly Rowe, whose life was turned upside down when he was accused of abducting the daughter he barely knew. Now, 17 months later, his daughter is still missing, but Nelly’s quest to find her lives on.
Live From Daryl’s House: “Cheap Trick”
AXS TV, 8pm
Host Daryl Hall talks to and jams with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick.
Young Sheldon
CBS, 8pm
Season Premiere!
In the Season 4 premiere episode “Graduation,” Sheldon (Iain Armitage) has a breakdown when he realizes he might not be ready for college.
NFL Football: Green Bay at San Francisco
FOX & NFL Network, 8pm Live
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers visit Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to take on Nick Bosa and the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of last season’s NFC championship game, won by the 49ers 37-20.
Superstore: “California, Part 2”
NBC, 8pm
As the Cloud 9 employees prepare to send Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) off, Mateo (Nico Santos) and Glenn (Mark McKinney) attempt to organize a video tribute, while Dina (Lauren Ash) searches for a new best friend.
The Essentials Book — Volume 2
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
A few weeks after the publication of Jeremy Arnold’s book The Essentials Vol. 2: 52 More Must-See Movies and Why They Matter, based on Turner Classic Movies’ The Essentials franchise, TCM airs several must-see classics tonight. The lineup includes Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison in the Oscar-nominated romantic fantasy The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947); James Stewart and Kim Novak in Hitchcock’s Oscar-nominated suspense masterpiece Vertigo (1958); John Barrymore and Carole Lombard in Howard Hawks’ Twentieth Century (1934), which set the template for the screwball comedy genre; and Jacques Tourneur’s brilliantly atmospheric horror classic Cat People (1942).
B Positive
CBS, 8:30pm
New Series!
In this new sitcom, socially awkward therapist Drew (Thomas Middleditch) is a recently divorced dad whose problems are compounded when his doctor tells him he’s suffering renal failure and needs a kidney transplant. The search for a compatible donor takes a surprising turn when he runs into old high school classmate Gina (Annaleigh Ashford), who drunkenly offers one of her kidneys to Drew. Kether Donohue and Sara Rue also star.
Southern Charm
Bravo, 9pm
Tonight is the second episode of the returning show, and this season, these Southern socialites must navigate a consequential year that tests their relationships against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a cultural shift in Charleston, while still trying to maintain the breezy, low-country living they know so well.
Mom
CBS, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Anna Faris won’t be returning as Christy for Season 8 of the sitcom, which begins with the premiere episode “Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police.” Bonnie (Allison Janney) invites her friends over for a slumber party, where childhood games reveal adult problems.
The Outpost: “Under Yavalla’s Control”
The CW, 9pm
Tobin (Aaron Fontaine) returns to the Outpost with an army — and a secret. Talon (Jessica Green) presses for answers, and a fight in the Throne Room ends in death, imprisonment and a new commander of the Outpost.
Flip or Flop: “Stiff Competition”
HGTV, 9pm
Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in an upscale neighborhood in North Tustin, California. But when they show up to look at the house, they are met with stiff competition from other investors. Can Tarek and Christina act fast to flip this house or will they lose out in this hot market?
Suspicious Minds: “Everyone Knows Her Name”
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
Rumors swirl within the student community of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, after the shocking death of Heather Maples. The only clues to find her killer are a love letter and a bloody fingerprint found at the scene — until the young woman’s cellphone unlocks a web of potential suspects and motives. Local students confront the sobering truth that a murderer is lurking among them, as detectives retrace Heather’s last night out at local bars to pull her killer out of the shadows.
Ghost Adventures: “Ghost Train of Ely”
Travel Channel, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Zak Bagans and the crew start their new ghost-hunting season by hopping aboard a 100-year-old steam engine for a lockdown they will never forget. It’s a paranormal-packed ride as the guys investigate reports of apparitions and strange anomalies along the historic Nevada Northern Railway.
Match Game
ABC, 10pm
Season Finale!
On the season finale, Horatio Sanz, Marilu Henner, Michael Colter, Ali Wentworth, Justin Long and Drea de Matteo bring the fun and games to the celebrity panel, with Alec Baldwin at the helm.
Star Trek: Discovery: “Lethe”
CBS, 10pm
Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 episodes continue on CBS with “Lethe,” in which the Discovery crew is intrigued by the arrival of Starfleet Lt. Ash Tyler (Shazad Latif).
Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death: “The Path”
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
Detective David Waltemeyer is put in charge of the very first cold case squad for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The first case he tackles is that of 14-year-old Lisa Haenel, who was murdered while on her way to school in 1993. As he dives into her file, he has no idea that seven years before Lisa’s death, another woman met a similarly sudden demise.
The Holzer Files: “Tell Me No Lies”
Travel Channel, 10pm
Hans Holzer believed a sensational tale of heartache and murder hid the real story behind one of his most famous cases. Now, the team heads to New York City’s Old Merchant’s House to uncover the terrifying truth of this Victorian-age haunting.
My Feet Are Killing Me: First Steps: “Toes With a Twist”
TLC, 10:30pm
Dr. Ebonie meets two men with some of the rarest and most extreme cases of webbed toes she’s ever seen, and Dr. Brad’s new patient has big toes so long that they won’t fit into shoes.
Friday, Nov. 6
Citation
Netflix
Original Film!
In this drama based on real events, a student in Nigeria takes on the academic establishment when she reports a popular professor who tried to rape her.
Country Ever After
Netflix
New Series!
This reality series follows country singer Coffey Anderson and his hip-hop dancer wife Criscilla as they raise their children and navigate their opposite country vs. city perspectives of life and parenting.
Weird But True!: “Camping”
Disney+
Season Finale!
Carly and Charlie must achieve the rank of master camper, and because they have never personally camped before, they take a trip to Coronado National Forest within Arizona’s Saguaro National Park. There, they get expert advice and begin to fully absorb what it is like to camp and how to become master campers.
College Football: Miami at NC State
ESPN, 7:30pm Live
Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the site of this ACC matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the NC State Wolfpack.
The Christmas Yule Blog
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Caroline Williams, a well-known social media travel writer, is given the assignment to cover a hundred-year-old Christmas parade in the small town of Carte De Amor, New Mexico. Not excited about the assignment, Caroline goes anyway and meets a high school music teacher, Oscar Ortiz, who introduces her to a side of Christmas that she has never seen, with different traditions and meanings. In the 12 days before Christmas, Caroline falls in love with Christmas all over again and finds true love for herself. Stars Sara Canning and Zak Santiago.
TCM Spotlight: Under the Big Top
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Each Friday night this month, Turner Classic Movies will take you to the circus with a lineup of films set beneath the big top. Things kick off tonight with one of the most epic circus films ever made — Cecil B. DeMille’s Best Picture Oscar-winning The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), starring Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, James Stewart and Dorothy Lamour in a fictional story that also incorporates real-life elements from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Also tonight: the 1928 silent film The Circus, written, produced and directed by, and starring, Charlie Chaplin; and The Big Circus (1959), starring Victor Mature as a circus owner dealing with financial troubles and an unknown, murderous saboteur.
My Big Italian Adventure
HGTV, 9pm
Lorraine and her team encounter a potentially devastating setback in the cellar, which is being converted into a ping-pong room. To keep her mind off the issue, Lorraine dives into do-it-yourself projects, including refinishing all the windows in the home and learning how to plaster a wall, and visits a local olive grove with friends.
Great Performances: “One Man, Two Guvnors”
PBS, 9pm
Revel in this 1960s-era comedy featuring a Tony-winning performance by James Corden. In this adaptation of a 1743 farce, Corden plays a musician turned bodyguard trying to keep his two mobster clients apart, a tricky predicament resulting in comic mayhem.
American Greed: Bonus Edition: “Baby-Faced Drug Lords”
CNBC, 10pm
The devil is in the new details when young men in Florida cash in on the alarming opioid explosion. But when they expand the operation, it puts their lives of sex, drugs and money in danger.
Saturday, Nov. 7
The Battle Never Ends
History, 8am
Ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, this premiere documentary highlights the origins of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) charity, which celebrates its 100th year in 2020, and looks at its accomplishments throughout the past century.
My Little Pony: Pony Life
Discovery Family Channel, 11:30am
New Series!
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’s Mane 6 — Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie — are back in this new, 26-episode animated family series that Discovery Family says will be a “departure from the Equestria that viewers were introduced to in 2010.” Each 11-minute episode features a more playful tone, fresh character designs inspired by Japanese Chibi-style animation and revamped storylines that explore the funny side of friendship. The original Friendship Is Magic voice cast reprises their roles here.
Horse Racing: Breeders’ Cup Longines Classic
NBC, 2:30pm Live
One of the premier events in horse racing, the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Longines Classic takes place at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Likely contenders include Belmont winner Tiz the Law, Kentucky Derby winner Authentic and Preakness-winning filly Swiss Skydiver.
College Football
CBS & NBC, beginning at 3:30pm Live
The great SEC rivalry continues on CBS as the Florida Gators face the Georgia Bulldogs on neutral turf at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Then a big primetime showdown on NBC has quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the Clemson Tigers against quarterback Ian Book and the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.
Manhunt: Deadly Games
CBS, 8pm
Season Finale!
The Manhunt: Deadly Games season wraps up with the episodes “Don’t Tread on Me” and “Open Season,” in which Brennan (Gethin Anthony) and Embry (Arliss Howard) appeal to a powerful local militia leader, Eric (Jack Huston) is brought to justice, and Richard (Cameron Britton) is exonerated.
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Single mom Maggie (Ashley Williams) is facing Christmas alone until Lucas (Niall Matter) crashes into her life and becomes an unexpected houseguest. Together they overcome Christmas while finding comfort in their growing bond.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
HBO, 8pm
With the planned live event not possible due to COVID-19, this special will honor inductees Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G., T-Rex, and the Ahmet Ertegun Award honorees Jon Kandau and Irving Azoff.
A Welcome Home Christmas
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
In this good-message film, Chloe (Jana Kramer) gets paired up with Michael (Brandon Quinn), a vet who recently returned home, for her town’s Army toy drive for Christmas. The couple soon discover that the greatest gift this season has been each other’s company.
Directed by Richard Lester
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Director Richard Lester is American, but some viewers of his films may have thought of him as British, given that his career has been based in the United Kingdom and he is known for directing works that often have a British sensibility in terms of the sort of silly fun they feature. His most notable film in that respect kicks off this evening’s three-film salute to the director — A Hard Day’s Night (1964), the wildly entertaining musical comedy that was the Beatles’ first movie and remains as influential among music films as the Fab Four themselves have been on music, thanks to Lester’s creative directorial hand. After that, watch Lester’s directorial debut with another musical comedy, It’s Trad, Dad! (1962), before the evening concludes with the director’s Palme d’Or-winning 1965 comedy The Knack … and How to Get It, which helped establish iconic images people still have of swinging 1960s London.
The Cult of the Family
Starz, 8:30pm
New Miniseries!
“The Family” is Australia’s most notorious cult. Cult members believed in raising superior children who would save the world after Armageddon. In 1987, a teenage girl escapes a lakeside compound and goes to the police, asking them to rescue her siblings, who turn out to be bleached-blond members of the cult.
Ghost Nation: “Evil in the Attic”
Travel Channel, 9pm
Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango and Shari DeBenedetti return to Glen Spey, New York, home of the historic — and historically haunted — Burn Brae Mansion. The property owners have called the team back to investigate the recent spike in paranormal activity, which they believe might be caused by a sealed-off room discovered in the attic. Now, UPRO is going to break down the wall and see what secrets lurk inside.
The Christmas Ring
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 10pm
Original Film!
A reporter (Nazneen Contractor) searches for the love story behind an antique engagement ring. With the help of the ring’s owner’s grandson (David Alpay), they learn the legacy his grandparents left behind.
Destination Fear: “Randolph County Infirmary”
Travel Channel, 10pm
The team pulls up to the Indiana infirmary where something terrorized Tanner five years ago. They cross the threshold again, armed with horrifying new details about that nightmarish experience.
Saturday Night Live
NBC, 11:25pm Live
SNL continues its unprecedented run of original episodes with its sixth consecutive new episode of Season 46 tonight.
