What To Watch: Helen Mirren Is Great, The Good Doctor's First Surgery, Abishola Dreams Of Bob And More
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On TV this Monday: Dame Helen Mirren is Catherine the Great, The Good Doctor scrubs in for surgery and Abishola has a surprising dream about Bob. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for October 21, 2019
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9-1-1
Fox
Athena takes action after Michael, May and Harry experience a traumatic traffic stop; Buck's suit goes to arbitration; Lena helps Eddie with his anger issues.
All American
The CW
Spencer gets to the bottom of what's bothering him; Coop enters a freestyle battle; Olivia joins the So Cal Muse group.
The Neighborhood
CBS
The Butlers and the Johnsons embark on a double date; Grover welcomes Malcolm and Marty to be the first guests on his podcast.
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Bob Hearts Abishola
CBS
Abishola tries to repress her feelings after having a romantic dream about Bob. (Were compression socks involved??)
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All Rise
CBS
Lola is torn when she must allow Phoebe (The Gifted's Emma Dumont), a nun with a shady past, to go to prison for a crime she believes is morally right.
Black Lightning
The CW
Lynn discovers that Jefferson made a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first; Anissa and Grace have an emotional encounter.
Prodigal Son
Fox
Malcolm's night terrors worsen as he attempts to unravel the mystery of "the girl in the box"; a secret brings Malcolm and Dani closer together. (Get scoop.)
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Bluff City Law
NBC
Sydney and Elijah help a 12-year-old client find justice for the failed levee system that flooded her town. (Psst, hear the bad news?)
Catherine the Great
HBO
Miniseries premiere: Oscar winner Helen Mirren plays one of history's most revelatory rulers in this four-part drama about the empress' time in power, as well as her relationship with Grigory Potemkin (Brotherhood's Jason Clarke). (Watch trailer.)
The Good Doctor
ABC
Andrews questions whether Shaun is ready to lead his first surgery; Claire continues to avoid her feelings regarding Breeze's death.
