What To Watch: Chicago Med No. 200, A Survivor Emergency And More

To help you navigate the best of broadcast, cable and streaming TV, TVLine offers curated daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch columns, along with an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025.

On TV this Wednesday: Chicago Med marks a milestone, Survivor faces an unprecedented crisis and Taylor Swift visits Late Night With Seth Meyers.

Showtimes for October 8, 2025

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Late Night With Seth Meyers

NBC

Following the release of The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift joins Meyers as his sole couch guest for the evening.

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Gen V

Prime Video

The team attempts to escape from Elmira; Marie learns a shocking secret; while on the run, an unexpected ally leads the group to safety.

Is It Cake? Halloween

Netflix FOUR-EPISODE BINGE

Cake or fake? Trick or treat? Skilled bakers whip up hyper-realistic Halloween cakes in this seasonal special edition of the hit competition series.

Love Is Blind

Netflix THREE EPISODES

The honeymoon phase continues as the couples continue to get to know each other after becoming engaged in the pods. (Who are we rooting for?)

Maintenance Required

Prime Video MOVIE PREMIERE

Madelaine Petsch plays the owner of an all-female mechanic shop who reevaluates her future when a competitor moves in across the street. (Watch trailer.)

The Morning Show

Apple TV+

A breaking news story pushes the understaffed TMS crew to the brink. (Read Episode 3 post mortem.)

Slow Horses

Apple TV+

Flyte sets out to find Roddy’s girlfriend; the gang is dispatched to two different campaign events to prevent another attack.

Stay

Hulu MOVIE PREMIERE

A PhD author of African spirituality (Megalyn Echikunwoke) and a former MMA fighter (Mo McRae) face the end of their marriage — and encounter soul-shaking, supernatural forces.

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Abbott Elementary

ABC

Melissa tries to outsmart her students; Tariq causes chaos in Janine's class; a new guidance counselor joins the school.

The Challenge

MTV

The Stake a Claim twist creates paranoia amongst the house; contestants show off their speed and strength in a challenge that sees them walking the plank.

Chicago Med

NBC 200TH EPISODE

Ripley and Archer butt heads; Asher makes a discovery with an expectant couple; Dr. Will Halstead returns. (Premiere earned reader grade of "B"; watch sneak peek.)

The Floor

Fox

A player is about to lose their category without playing a duel as a brand-new weapon is fired.

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

The CW

Graff and Bateman decide to investigate a victim using her artwork to provide insight into her life and psychology.

Shifting Gears

ABC

Matt and Eve go on their first date but have different ideas of what it should entail; Riley befriends the mom (Lilly Singh) of Georgia's new friend; Mookie Betts also guest-stars.

Survivor

CBS

An unprecedented medical emergency leaves the castaways shaken; a second beware advantage is found in the game. (Read Episode 2 exit interview.)

WNBA Finals

ESPN

The Las Vegas Aces take on the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the championship series.

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99 to Beat

Fox

The remaining 71 contestants go head-to-head in five games, "Needle and Thread," "Gutter Bowl," "Hook a Duck," "Disc Twerking" and "Tape Lunch Box."

The Amazing Race

CBS

A new alliance takes control of the "Driver's Seat" when the first team to arrive at the Roadblock must assign how many bottles of beer each team has to fill.

Chicago Fire

NBC

Vasquez fights to prove himself at 51; Violet and Novak pursue a troubling mystery; Herrmann is on a quest to keep Molly's profitable. (Premiere earned reader grade of "C-.")

The Golden Bachelor

ABC

A one-on-one at the OC Fair leads to a surprise concert; a photo shoot pushes boundaries and buttons; whispers swirl about one woman's true intentions.

Sistas

BET

When searching for loved ones in dangerous situations, priorities must be clear; everyone vows to protect one another.

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Beavis and Butt-Head

Comedy Central

Beavis and Butt-Head try to donate sperm at a regular bank; the duo invents a new Burger World menu item that will make them rich.

Chicago P.D.

NBC

The Intelligence Unit races against time when a man from Torres' own neighborhood is violently abducted. (Premiere earned reader grade of "A-.")

Shark Tank

ABC

Pitches include a cleaning device for eggs, a reusable paint tray, a line of food seasoning and customizable fundraising blankets; Chip and Joanna Gaines are Guest Sharks.

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