What To Watch: Chucky Comes Out To Play, The Oval Returns And More
Courtesy of USA Network
On TV this Tuesday: The Resident attempts to pick up the pieces, The Oval begins its third term and Chucky comes to basic cable. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for October 12, 2021
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The Movies That Made Us
Netflix
Season 3 premiere (all eight episodes): Featured films include Aliens, Coming to America, Elf, Friday the 13th, Halloween, The Nightmare Before Christmas, A Nightmare on Elm Street and Robocop.
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Queen Sugar
OWN
Charley must choose between love and ambition; the police take their intimidation of Nova to a shocking level. (We found Blue!!!)
Season 8B premiere: A surprise guest crashes family game night; Curtis is asked to fill in for CJ at the firehouse. (Assisted Living Season 2B kicks off at 8:30.)
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FBI: International
CBS
The team investigates when an U.S. citizen turns up at Madrid's embassy, claiming innocence while covered in her boyfriend's blood. (Hear the news?)
The Oval
BET
Season 3 premiere: Hunter vows for revenge; Victoria lusts for Sam. (Watch teaser.)
Supergirl
The CW
When Nyxly kidnaps William, Kara is forced to take a more proactive stance; Alex faces the biggest challenge of her life.
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A Night In the Academy Museum
ABC
Oscar winners Laura Dern and Tom Hanks invite famous friends and colleagues — including Annette Bening, Cher, Jon M. Chu, Geena Davis, Danny Glover, Eiza González, Emily V. Gordon, Aldis Hodge, Marsai Martin, Marlee Matlin, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, Michelle Rodriguez, Jurnee Smollett and Diane Warren — to spend a night in the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Chucky
Syfy, USA Network
Series premiere: A vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale and throws a small town into chaos; Jennifer Tilly (as Tiffany Valentine), Alex Vincent (Andy Barclay) and Christine Elise (Kyle) reprise their film roles. (Read preview; watch trailer.)
New Amsterdam
NBC
Max struggles with the hospital's new fiscal reality; Sharpe is determined to provide follow-up cancer screenings for patients before it's too late.