What To Watch: CBS Dramas Return, Reba's Sitcom Comeback, 'Countdown To Christmas' Begins And More
On TV this Friday: Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman reunite for Happy's Place, Blue Bloods is back for its final eight episodes and Christmas comes early on Hallmark Channel. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for October 18, 2024
The Devil's Hour
Season 2 premiere: Gideon's true intentions are finally revealed as he attempts to involve Lucy in his mission to stop an elusive force of evil.
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara
The documentary tracks the person who stalked musician Tegan Rain Quin and terrorized her fans for over 15 years.
Hysteria!
Series premiere: A metal band becomes the subject of a witch hunt after a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings and supernatural activity hit their town; Julie Bowen (Modern Family) and Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) star. (Watch trailer.)
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition
In this animated special, a young, aspiring hero and superhero fan inadvertently unleashes a powerful new villain looking to rid the world of the Avengers.
MaXXXine
Maxine (Pearl's Mia Goth) sets out for fame and success in 1980s Hollywood while being targeted by a mysterious killer; Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown), Michelle Monaghan (Bad Monkey) and Bobby Cannavale (The Watcher) co-star.
Rivals
Limited series premiere: In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head; David Tenant (Good Omens) and Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop) star. (Watch trailer.)
Woman of the Hour
Movie premiere: An aspiring actress (Pitch Perfect's Anna Kendrick) meets a serial killer (Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' Daniel Zovatto) in '70s L.A. when they're both cast on an episode of The Dating Game; Tony Hale (Veep) co-stars.
'Twas the Date Before Christmas
TV-movie premiere: A woman (The Santa Summit's Amy Groening) convinces a man (iZombie's Robert Buckley) to join her family for a day full of holiday events. Oh, and it's their first date! (View Holiday Movie Guide!)
Happy's Place
Series premiere: A woman (Reba McEntire) inherits her father’s restaurant, but is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner — a half-sister (Hocus Pocus 2's Belissa Escobedo) she never knew she had; Melissa Peterman (Reba) co-stars. (Everything we know; get scoop.)
S.W.A.T.
Season 8 premiere: The team races to find a group of missing students and their bus driver; Hicks has reservations about Hondo's new team addition. (Who's out? Plus, get Street/Chris update.)
Shark Tank
Season 16 premiere: The sharks hear pitches for mushroom-based mocktails, custom-fit mouthguards and a new sneaker brand. (Who's the new shark?)
Sweetpea
After Rhiannon's victim is discovered, she goes on a mission to find out who he was. (Premiere earned reader grade of "A-.")
Lopez vs. Lopez
Season 3 premiere: Mayan and Quinten refuse to let George and Rosie hijack their wedding plans.
Fire Country
Season 3 premiere: A helicopter crash interrupts Diego and Gabriela's wedding. (Watch trailer.)
Blue Bloods
Final/Season 14B premiere: An allegation of jury tampering against Erin intertwines with Danny and Baez's homicide case. (Get scoop!)