What To Watch: The Great Pumpkin, Newhart's Big Bang Return And More

On TV this Thursday: Mom houses a familiar parolee, Supernatural gets a clue and Bob Newhart returns to The Big Bang Theory. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:

Showtimes for October 18, 2018

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The Big Bang Theory

CBS

Amy struggles to find time to work with Sheldon on super-asymmetry; Bob Newhart reprises his role as Arthur Jeffries.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

ABC

In the beloved 1966 Peanuts special, Linus spends Halloween hoping to spot the elusive Great Pumpkin. (Toy Story of Terror follows at 8:30 pm.)

Supernatural

The CW

Sam finds a clue regarding Dean's whereabouts; Castiel offers his advice, as Jack looks for a familial connection. (Read premiere recap, get scoop.)

Superstore

NBC

Jonah and Amy pretend to fight in hopes of keeping their relationship a secret; Kelly puts in a request to transfer to another store. (Watch a sneak peek.)

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The Good Place

NBC

Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason explore the three branches of ethical thought after learning the truth about their history with Michael and Janet.

Young Sheldon

CBS

Dr. Sturgis recommends Sheldon and Missy for a university research study on twins, the results of which goes to Sheldon's head.

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Mom

CBS

Bonnie invites former foster sister Tammy (Kristen Johnston) to stay with her and Christy after she's released from prison.

Will & Grace

NBC

Will and Jack head to Texas to see Jack's grandson perform in a church talent show; Karen learns Beverly Leslie (Leslie Jordan) has claimed her sponsored portion of the Border Wall as his own; Grace and Noah have trouble in the bedroom.
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How to Get Away With Murder

ABC

Annalise and Nate work to get Nate's dad a psych evaluation so his case can be retried under an insanity plea. (Fall behind? Read Episode 3 recap.)

Law & Order: SVU

NBC

SVU investigates after a member of a woman's empowerment group is assaulted, murdered and mutilated.

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