What To Watch: Watchmen Is Finally Here, Becoming A God Finale And More
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On TV this Sunday: HBO's Watchmen at long last unmasks itself, On Becoming a God in Central Florida wraps its freshman run and Revenge's trusty sidekick leaves the Hamptons for Gotham. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for October 20, 2019
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Batwoman
The CW
As Alice sets her sights on Jacob and Catherine, Kate gets a visit from childhood friend Tommy Elliot (Revenge's Gabriel Mann). (View photos.)
The Simpsons
Fox
Treehouse of Horror XXX: Maggie gets possessed by a demon; Homer's spirit looks for a new body.
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The Affair
Showtime
80 minutes: In the series' antepenultimate episode, Noah deals with #MeToo accusations, while Helen and Whitney pick sides. (Fall behind? Read Ep. 8 recap.)
Supergirl
The CW
Kara tries to mend her relationship with Lena; J'onn J'onzz delves deep into his memories; Kelly tries to help an old friend.
The Walking Dead
AMC
68 minutes: Alexandria gets swept up in a wave of paranoia over the Whisperers; Carol struggles with the need for revenge. (Fall behind? Read Episode 2 recap.)
Watchmen
HBO
Series premiere: Set in the same world as Alan Moore's graphic novel, Damon LIndelof's adaptation follows a police detective (American Crime’sRegina King) who decides to become a vigilante in a climate where superheroes are treated as outlaws; Jeremy Irons (The Borgias), Don Johnson (Miami Vice), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Get Down), Jean Smart (Legion), Hong Chau (Homecoming) and Tom Mison (Sleepy Hollow) co-star. (Prepare with our handy Cheat Sheet!)
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Leavenworth
Starz
Docuseries premiere: From EP Steven Soderbergh comes the story of Clint Lorance, a former Army lieutenant serving a 19-year sentence for murder after he ordered fire on three men during his deployment in Afghanistan.
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Madam Secretary
CBS
Elizabeth responds to the UN gas attack; Blake is questioned by Senator Hanson about a possible campaign finance violation.
The Rookie
ABC
Officer Nolan gets off to a rocky start with his new training officer (Once Upon a Time's Mekia Cox); Bradford looks for a birthday gift for Rachel.
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On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Showtime
Season 1 finale (50 minutes): Krystal helps Judd with a tough situation; Cody is pulled in two directions. (Check renewal status.)