What To Watch: Law & Order, SVU And Found Return, CW Game Shows Debut And More
On TV this Thursday: Maura Tierney reports for duty on Law & Order, Raven-Symoné and LeVar Burton host a pair of new (but familiar) game shows, and Rings of Power wraps its sophomore run. Here are 16 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for October 3, 2024
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist
The Bad Guys crew go on a Halloween heist to swipe a priceless amulet from a spooky mansion.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Season 2 premiere: The gang heads West and encounters new creatures along the way; Simu Lu (Barbie) joins the voice ensemble.
Heartstopper
Season 3 premiere: Charlie and Nick have important things to share; the friends stress about college, relationships and their futures. (Watch trailer.)
Hold Your Breath
Movie premiere: In 1930s Oklahoma, amid brutal dust storms, a woman (played by Sarah Paulson) believes that something sinister is threatening her family; Annaleigh Ashford (Welcome to Chippendales) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) co-star. (Watch trailer.)
House of Spoils
Movie premiere: A chef (played by Schmigadoon!'s Ariana DeBose) opens a restuarant on a remote estate and battles the spirit of its previous owner; Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria) and Arian Moayed (Succession) co-star.
The Legend of Vox Machina
Season 3 premiere: In disguise, Raishan visits Vox Machina with a promise of aid; Vox Machina comes face-to-face with Anna Ripley. (Watch trailer.)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Season 2 finale: The free peoples of Middle-earth struggle against the forces of darkness. (Who earned TVLine accolades?)
Salem’s Lot
Movie premiere: An author (Lessons in Chemistry's Lewis Pullman) returns to his childhood home and finds a bloodthirsty vampire wreaking havoc. (Watch trailer.)
Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special!
Velma and the gang face their biggest fears ahead of the annual Halloween party.
Zatima
Season 3 premiere: Zac and Fatima strive to rebuild their lives; Jeremiah's continued drug habits cause problems around him. (Watch trailer.)
Law & Order
Season 24 premiere: Riley struggles to adjust to the new lieutenant (played by ER's Maura Tierney).
Scrabble
Series premiere: Contestants face off in word-building battles; Raven-Symoné hosts.
Doctor Odyssey
Max fends off advances from passengers during Singles Week. (Premiere earned a reader grade of "C+"; is the whole show a fever dream?)
Law & Order: SVU
Season 26 premiere: After an attack on law students, Benson hopes hidden camera footage will provide answers; Carisi tries to catch a defendant in a lie. (Get scoop.)
Trivial Pursuit
Series premiere: The classic trivia game sees contestants duke it out to win wedges and beat each other to the center; LeVar Burton hosts.
Found
Season 2 premiere: Gabi and her team find themselves spiraling following a shocking revelation; Lacey's childhood flashbacks resurface and offer vital clues. (Watch trailer.)