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Tennis: French Open: Men’s Singles Final NBC, 9 a.m. LiveThe men’s singles fi nal of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris airs today on NBC.

NASCAR Cup Series: Bank of America ROVAL 400 NBC, 2:30 p.m. LiveThe NASCAR Cup Series playo� s Round of 12 concludes today at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on the track’s combined oval/road course. The playo� fi eld is pared down to eight following the race.

PandoraThe CW, 8 p.m.In “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” Jax (Priscilla Quintana), Xander (Oliver Dench), Ralen (Ben Radcli� e) and Matta (Tegan Short) track the fugitives Tierney (Tina Casciani) and Jax’s mother, Eve (guest star Roxanne McKee), to a remote planet with a mysterious secret, only to come into the crosshairs of the planet’s strange religious cult, which will stop at nothing to maintain its sinister order.

The SimpsonsFOX, 8 p.m.In the new episode “Now Museum, Now You Don’t,” Lisa (voice of Yeardley Smith) stays home from school to explore the wonders of Western art.

The Spanish PrincessStarz, 8 p.m. Season PremiereThe last eight episodes of the series telling the story of Catherine of Aragon begin. Catherine and Henry VIII are on the throne as queen and king of England, but the early successes of the Spanish Princess will soon give way to struggles to provide an heir, keep her husband in line and deal with the war unfolding between England and Scotland.

Last Tango in HalifaxPBS, 8 p.m. Series FinaleGillian is pushed to her breaking point at the farm. Ted and Harrison go on an adventure. Caroline fi nds herself at the heart of an unlikely love triangle. Alan and Celia discover reason to laugh together again, but sobering news awaits them at home.

90 Day Fiance: The Other WayTLC, 8 p.m. Midseason PremiereContinuing where the Season 2 couples left o� this summer, the spino� series follows couples where the American is the one giving up everything and moving across the globe to be with the person they love. In India, Sumit will fi nally come face-to-face with his parents and discuss his relationship with Jenny.

Bless the HartsFOX, 8:30 p.m.When the Ladies of Greenpoint hire Jenny (voice of Kristen Wiig) to help run their gala, Jenny’s desire to fi t in leads to a strain in her relationship with Brenda (voice of Fortune Feimster) in the new episode “My Best Frenda.”

Fear the Walking DeadAMC, 9 p.m. Season PremiereSeason 6 fi nds families ripped apart and

takes a deeper dive into the characters, focusing on one to two survivors and playing with time between episodes. “Morgan’s fate is up for grabs, really,” Lennie James shares, as the Season 5 fi nale had him take a shot to the chest. “It doesn’t necessarily go the way everyone thinks.”

Bob’s BurgersFOX, 9 p.m.Bob (voice of H. Jon Benjamin) agrees to be the temporary chef at the Fischoeders’ new nightclub in the new episode “Copa-Bob-bana.” Kevin Kline returns in his recurring role as the voice of Mr. Fischoeder.

Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit Stage DeathHallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Original FilmAlexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega and Willie Aames star. While backstage on opening night of a new play by celebrated murder mystery author/director Neil Khan, photographer Allie Adams discovers the body of the show’s leading lady, murdered before the curtain went up. Detective Sam Acosta launches an investigation.

Family GuyFOX, 9:30 p.m.Peter (voice of Seth MacFarlane) injures himself and a family of squirrels in a chainsaw accident in the new episode “Boys & Squirrels.”

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SUNDAY

Harriet the Spy (1996, Children) Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O’Donnell Nick, 8 p.m.

Lemmon & MatthauTCM, beginning at 8 p.m.Well before they made later generations laugh in fi lms like Grumpy Old Men, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau memorably teamed up in comedies that are at least as funny and remain classics. Enjoy two of them tonight, beginning with the 1974 dark comedy/drama The Front Page (above), which was directed by Lemmon’s frequent collaborator Billy Wilder and earned Lemmon and Matthau Golden Globe nominations. This is followed by the hilarious, Oscar-nominated adaptation of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple, for which Lemmon and Matthau were again up for Golden Globes.

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Major League Baseball: NL Championship Series: Game 1FOX, 7:30 p.m. LiveThe MLB postseason’s two remaining National League teams compete in the best-of-seven-game NLCS at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. FOX and FS1 have coverage of the NLCS through Oct. 18 if the series requires seven games.

American Ninja WarriorNBC, 8 p.m.In “Semifi nals 1,” qualifying is over, and it’s time to step it up for the competition’s Semifi nals. Competitors will face up to 10 daunting obstacles — including the head-spinning Corkscrew and mechanical Clockwork, which are new to the course this season — in addition to fan favorites such as the Salmon Ladder and the iconic Warped Wall. Notable competitors include Daniel Gil, Jesse Labreck, Sandy Zimmerman, Jody Avila and Grant McCartney.

The Zimmern ListCooking Channel, 9 p.m.In “Louisville, KY,” Andrew travels to Louisville, Kentucky, which boasts one of the most eclectic food scenes in the country. He digs into Southern favorites with an Asian twist, fried chicken served with a fi ery sauce and comfort food for the modern era.

The Family ChantelTLC, 9 p.m. Season PremierePedro and Chantel return, along with all of that family drama. The former 90 Day Fiance and Happily Ever After? stars continue to take us inside their uniquely modern family that is getting bigger, feistier and more international than ever before on both sides of the aisle.

Love It or List ItHGTV, 9 p.m.In “To Downsize or Not to Downsize,” two empty nesters who fell in love with their

property’s large, private lot are considering downsizing. She wants David to fi nd them a townhouse closer to her work downtown, but he needs Hilary’s help to prove their current home can be a private oasis.

Below Deck MediterraneanBravo, 9 p.m.In “A Mighty Wind,” as the last charter comes to an end, Captain Sandy reckons with a chaotic season while the few remaining chips continue to fall. Rob and Jess struggle to reconcile after a disastrous fi ght, while Aesha comes to grips with the end of her yachting career. Tom looks to clear his fi nal hurdle, as Alex hopes to leave things with Bugsy on a positive note. On their fi nal night out before parting ways, the crew gets an enormous surprise.

One Day at a Time CBS, 9 p.m. Broadcast PremiereCBS airs Season 4 of the Pop comedy One Day at a Time, inspired by Norman Lear’s 1975 series of the same name. Justina Machado, Rita Moreno, Todd Grinnell and Isabella Gomez star in the story of the Cuban American Alvarez family. Two back-to-back episodes air tonight.

Bizarre Foods: Delicious DestinationsCooking Channel, 10 p.m.In “El Paso,” Andrew Zimmern is where Texas meets Mexico on the border as well as in the kitchen. El Paso is fi lled to the brim of its 10-gallon hat with Tex-Mex cuisine as well as Mexican classics. From traditional fajitas and menudo to rolled tacos and entomatadas, El

Paso’s take on the enchilada, Andrew explores the restaurants and dishes that the locals love.

Doomsday Caught on CameraTravel Channel, 10 p.m.In “Mudslide of Mayhem and More,” a team of veteran fi refi ghters gets trapped inside their truck during a raging wildfi re, a mother tries to escape from an erupting volcano, and one man fi ghts to protect his family as a terrifying onslaught of mud and debris invades his home.

Emergency CallABC, 10 p.m.In “Close to Home,” 911 call takers are faced with a variety of local emergencies, including a badly injured teenaged girl whose description matches that of a fellow dispatcher’s daughter.

Soulmates AMC, 10 p.m.In the new episode “The Lovers,” David Costabile (Billions) plays a college professor who has his personal and professional life thrown into chaos when a woman (Sonya Cassidy, Lodge 49) hacks into his Soul Connex account.

Manhunt: Deadly GamesCBS, 10 p.m.In the new episode “Bombingham,” Richard Jewell (Cameron Britton) fi ghts back against the FBI and the media. Meanwhile, ATF Agent Embry (Arliss Howard) investigates a serial bomber terrorizing the Southeast and discovers a crucial link to the Olympic bomb.


MONDAY

The Wolverine (2013, Action) Hugh Jackman, Hiroyuki Sanada TNT, 10:30 p.m.

Heavenly Creatures Movie MarathonTCM, beginning at 6 a.m.Enjoy 14 hours of creature features today, with a great lineup of titles ranging from cheesy low-budget fl icks like The Killer Shrews (1959) to iconic classics like the original King Kong (above) (1933), and everything in between. Through the magic of special e� ects, you’ll also see dinosaurs (in fi lms like 1953’s The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms and 1954’s Godzilla), amphibious humanoids (1954’s Creature From the Black Lagoon and 1961’s Creature From the Haunted Sea), killer rabbits (1972’s Night of the Lepus) and other beasts.


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Evil EyeAmazon Prime Video Original FilmA mother becomes convinced her daughter’s new boyfriend has a sinister connection to her own past.

NocturneAmazon Prime Video Original FilmA timid music student begins to outshine her more accomplished and outgoing twin sister after discovering a mysterious notebook belonging to a recently deceased classmate.

The BacheloretteABC, 8 p.m. Season PremiereClare Crawley embarks on her journey to fi nd her soulmate when Season 16 kicks o� on a new night. Thirty-one men from across the nation look forward to an opportunity to meet this stunning hairdresser.

Cosmos: Possible Worlds FOX, 8 p.m.In “The Cosmic Connectome,” embark on a voyage of discovery through the evolution of consciousness with stops in ancient Greece and a visit to the largest life form on Earth.

Weakest LinkNBC, 8 p.m.In “Whose Brain Is Still on Hold With Tech Support?” Jane Lynch hosts a new episode of this revival of the international game-show phenomenon. Eight strangers work as a team to play a high-stakes game of trivia. They turn on each other to eliminate the weakest in hopes to win up to a $1 million prize.

Finding Your RootsPBS, 8 p.m.In “Fashion’s Roots,” Henry Louis Gates Jr. steps into the world of fashion and meets three icons of style: Diane von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodriguez and RuPaul Charles, introducing ancestors who were just as audacious as they are.

Tell Me a StoryThe CW, 9 p.m. Season PremiereThe second season of the series featuring reimagined fairy tales begins tonight. This season features the stories of three legendary princesses: Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty like you’ve never seen them before.

neXtFOX, 9 p.m.In the new episode “File #2,” the artifi cial superintelligence called neXt escapes the confi nes of Zava company’s servers, and FBI cybercrime expert Shea Salazar (Fernanda Andrade) assembles her team to fi nd out where neXt is headed.

Windy City RehabHGTV, 9 p.m.In “Alison’s Aftermath,” designer Alison Victoria is hustling to defend her business and her reputation. This three-fl at building has lots of potential. It’s located in the Ukrainian Village, one of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods, and Alison is excited for this new challenge of fi guring out how to make each of the units unique and luxurious in their own way. With her business experiencing pressure from all angles, can Alison keep everything from falling apart?

Ellen’s Game of GamesNBC, 9 p.m.In “Tanks for the Memories,” contestants play Mazed and Confused, Taj Mah-Wall, Stink

Tank and the new game Burst of Knowledge. The winner of each of the fi rst four rounds advances to Know or Go, and that winner advances to Hotter Hands for a chance to win a cash prize.

Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in AmericaPBS, 9 p.m.Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new freedoms and new perils for African Americans on the road in this deep look into the dynamics of race, space and mobility in America over time.

Don’t Be Tardy...Bravo, 10 p.m.In “Stuck in the Mud With You,” still reeling from the bombshell about Kim’s dad, the Biermanns say a heartfelt goodbye to Tracey, whose son awaits her in Atlanta. Meanwhile, a visit to the St. Louis Arch triggers Kim’s many phobias.

TransplantNBC, 10 p.m.In “Trigger Warning,” an incident at the hospital brings up Bashir’s (Hamza Haq) past in a way that causes him to second-guess himself. Mags (Laurence Leboeuf) is inspired by a fi refi ghter devoted to her work, even though it means she is risking her life on a daily basis. Theo (Jim Watson) works with a young patient with a life-changing request.


TUESDAY

Ghost Ship (2002, Horror) Julianna Margulies, Ron Eldard AMC, 8 p.m.

TremorsAMC, 9 a.m.This 1990 cult classic airs as part of AMC’s FearFest October celebration, and it has lost none of its thrills, chills and good old-fashioned monster-movie charm even after 30 years and plenty of lesser sequels. Kevin Bacon leads a fun ensemble cast in this throwback creature feature about a small and remote desert town suddenly terrorized by giant, subterranean wormlike beasts that periodically break through the surface to eat people.


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BLACKPINK: Light Up the SkyNetfl ixThis documentary about the band BLACKPINK depicts the highs and lows of being a K-pop idol group. The fi lm interweaves exclusive interviews with never-before-seen footage of BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa, from their trainee days to the global sensations they are today. Viewers will get a fi rst look into the recording process of the band’s follow-up album.

DevilsThe CW, 8 p.m.In “Episode 2,” feeling betrayed and abandoned by Dominic (Patrick Dempsey), Massimo (Alessandro Borghi) devises a plan to create a scandal against NYL and then leave it after cashing in. But, when he is about to publish the exposé, he fi nds out that Dominic is hiding something. After deciding to stay, Massimo has to cope with a painful event.

The Masked SingerFOX, 8 p.m.Group B singers return for their second performance of the season, and one of them will be unmasked in “The Group B Play O� s — Cloudy With a Chance of Clues.”

2020 Billboard Music AwardsNBC, 8 p.m. LiveThis year’s awards had originally been scheduled to air live from Las Vegas back in April, but the ceremony was postponed due to the pandemic. NBC does plan to air the awards live this month, but at presstime details on the production (which we assume will be done virtually somehow) had not been announced.

SistasBET, 9 p.m. Season PremiereTyler Perry’s hourlong comedy drama about

women navigating life in their 30s returns for Season 2. This season, actors Trinity Whiteside and Crystal Hayslett have been upped to series regulars, and Chris Warren joins as a recurring cast member.

The Real Housewives of Orange CountyBravo, 9 p.m. Season PremiereThe ladies are joined by new housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, a soon-to-be divorcée who is ready to kick o� the next chapter of her life with a little fun in the O.C. The impact of the coronavirus defi nitely takes its toll on the women and their relationships at home and with each other as they each try to adjust to their new reality. The season documents their lives from February to August 2020 with self-shot footage during quarantine.

The Amazing Race CBS, 9 p.m. Season PremiereEleven new teams begin their globe-trotting quest for a $1 million prize at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, then speed o� to places like France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago. Phil Keoghan returns as host.

Brother vs. BrotherHGTV, 9 p.m.In “And the Winner Is ... ,” as the competition draws to a close, Drew and Jonathan face one fi nal challenge — the outdoor space renovation. The clock ticks down as the guys race to add curb appeal, outdoor dining

areas and relaxing spaces that maximize the beautiful Los Angeles weather. The home with the highest increase in the value will determine the ultimate winner of the competition series.

NOVAPBS, 9 p.m.In “Nature’s Fear Factor,” when top predators disappeared from Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, other animals fell into unusual patterns. Now scientists are reintroducing wild dogs to restore the park’s “landscape of fear” and with it the natural balance of the ecosystem.

The Age of NaturePBS, 10 p.m. New SeriesExplore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet. In the fi rst episode, “Awakening,” discover how a new awareness of nature is helping to restore ecosystems from Panama to China to Mozambique. See how innovative actions are being taken to repair man-made damage and restore reefs, rivers, animal populations and more.

Baroness von Sketch ShowIFC, midnight Season PremiereThe critically acclaimed all-female Canadian sketch comedy series returns for a fi fth and fi nal season. The troupe continues its exploration of the angst and absurdity of modern life, delivering their observations in bite-sized nuggets of fun.


WEDNESDAY

Coco (2017, Children) Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal ABC, 8 p.m.

Presidential BiopicsTCM, beginning at 8 p.m.There are still a few weeks to go until we know whether we’ll have a new president or keep the same one, but while you wait, you can enjoy an evening of classic biographical fi lms that hail former commanders-in-chief with stories about their pre-presidency lives. Watch Abe Lincoln in Illinois (above) (1940), with Best Actor Oscar nominee Raymond Massey in the title role; Sunrise at Campobello (1960), with Ralph Bellamy as Franklin D. Roosevelt; PT 109 (1963), with Cli� Robertson as World War II-era John F. Kennedy; and 1776 (1972), the musical about the Founding Fathers, a few of whom later became presidents.


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Star Trek: Discovery CBS All Access Season PremiereAfter following Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) into the wormhole in the second season fi nale, Season 3 fi nds the crew of the USS Discovery landing in an unknown future far from the home they once knew. Now living in a time fi lled with uncertainty, the Discovery crew, along with the help of some new friends, must work together to restore hope to the Federation.

SupernaturalThe CW, 8 p.m.In “Gimme Shelter,” Castiel (Misha Collins) and Jack (Alexander Calvert) work a case involving members of a local church. Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) go o� in search of Amara (guest star Emily Swallow).

NFL Football: Kansas City at Bu�alo FOX & NFL Network, 8 p.m. LivePatrick Mahomes leads the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs into Bu� alo’s New Era Field for a Week 6 Thursday Night Football clash against Stefon Diggs and the Bills.

Connecting...NBC, 8 p.m.In “Day 30,” Pradeep’s (Parvesh Cheena) struggle to procure a suitable dinner for his picky children reveals some deeper issues among the group. Annie’s (Otmara Marrero) online shopping spree results in a surprising delivery.

Second Presidential DebateVarious Networks, 9 p.m. LiveC-SPAN’s Steve Scully will moderate this second debate between incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and the Democratic nominee for president, former VP Joe Biden. The debate had originally been scheduled to take place at the University of Michigan in Ann

Arbor, but the university withdrew as host over pandemic concerns. At presstime, the new host site was scheduled to be the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami.

The OutpostThe CW, 9 p.m.In “The Peace You Promised,” Wren (Izuka Hoyle) and Janzo (Anand Desai-Barochia) solve a mysterious puzzle box. Meanwhile, Tobin (Aaron Fontaine) and Munt (Adam Johnson) escape to recruit help. Lastly, Talon (Jessica Green) learns a secret about who abandoned her.

Flip or FlopHGTV, 9 p.m. New EpisodesIn “Back House Flip,” Tarek and Christina fi nd a small house in Lakewood, California, to fl ip quickly. But when they discover an unpermitted addition, they are faced with a dilemma of bringing the addition up to code

or tearing down the nicest part of the house.

Ghost Adventures: Screaming RoomTravel Channel, 9 p.m.In “Sanatorium on Sacred Grounds,” Zak Bagans and the guys look back at their investigation of San Haven Sanatorium, a once-sacred land infused with death, despair and a dark energy that overcomes all who step onto the property.

My Feet Are Killing Me: First StepsTLC, 10:30 p.m.In “A Foot Like a Fist,” Dr. Ebonie takes on the challenge of stay-at-home mom Emily, whose feet are so deformed her toes nearly touch her heels. Born with spina bifi da, her toes are so turned she actually walks on top of her pinky toes with every step.


THURSDAY

Baggage Claim (2013, Romance-comedy) Paula Patton, Derek Luke BET, 9 p.m.

Birthday Tribute: Mervyn LeRoyTCM, beginning at 6 a.m.On the 120th anniversary of his birth (born Oct. 15, 1900), fi lm director/producer Mervyn LeRoy is celebrated with a 14-hour marathon of some of his memorable fi lms. Check out classics like Random Harvest (above) (1942), for which LeRoy received a Best Director Oscar nomination; The Bad Seed (1956); They Won’t Forget (1937); Sweet Adeline (1934); and more.


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CloudsDisney+ Original FilmInspired by a true story, this fi lm follows a high school student with terminal cancer who spends his remaining time pursuing his songwriting dream.

Meet the ChimpsDisney+ New SeriesJane Lynch narrates this six-part look at Chimp Haven, a 200-acre refuge in Louisiana that is home to more than 300 chimpanzees.

HelstromHulu New SeriesThe son and daughter of a powerful serial killer track down the worst of humanity. Based on the Marvel comic.

Grand ArmyNetfl ix New SeriesFive students at the largest public high school in Brooklyn take on our chaotic world as they fi ght to succeed, survive, wild out, break free and seize the future.

The Trial of the Chicago 7Netfl ix Original FilmSacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Jeremy Strong, Mark Rylance, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, William Hurt, Michael Keaton, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Frank Langella star in writer/director Aaron Sorkin’s (The West Wing) fi lm that dramatizes events that occurred at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, when what was meant as a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard.

Is There a Killer on My Street?LMN, 8 p.m. Original FilmAfter Lindsay (Julie McNiven) falls for her new neighbor Stephen (Trevor Donovan), dead bodies start to accumulate, and she begins to fear her life may be in grave danger.

Shark TankABC, 8 p.m. Season PremiereThe Sharks are back for a 12th season of giving people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make these entrepreneurs into millionaires.

Selling the Big EasyHGTV, 9 p.m.In “Neoclassical Revival vs. Bywater Beauty,” an engaged couple wants to sell their properties and buy their fi rst home together. He wants an open-concept layout with outdoor cooking space, and she loves old New Orleans architecture and wants something with an old-world feel and

updated amenities. Then in “Madisonville Manor vs. Peaceful Palace,” a New Orleans couple is ready to upgrade their home for their family and wants to get the best bang for their buck, which means moving outside the city limits. He’s hoping for outdoor space while she wants an open fl oor plan that’s great for entertaining.

Great PerformancesPBS, 9 p.m.In “Grammy Salute to Music Legends,” enjoy a starry tribute celebration of Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award winners featuring archival clips and acceptance remarks from the honorees and the artists they have infl uenced, including Chicago, Roberta Flack, Iggy Pop and more.


FRIDAY

Baggage Claim (2013, Romance-comedy) Paula Patton, Derek Luke BET, 6 p.m.

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween! (2016, Children) Martin Short PBS, 6 p.m.

Monsters, Inc. (2001, Children) John Goodman, Billy Crystal Freeform, 6:30 p.m.

Happy Death Day (2017, Horror) Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard FXM, 7:30 p.m.

Ready Player One (2018, Science fi ction) Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke TNT, 8 p.m.

The Holiday (2006, Romance-comedy) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet Lifetime, 8 p.m.

Halloween (1978, Horror) Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis AMC, 9 p.m.

Hometown Hero (2017, Romance) Brooke Nevin, Jake Sandvig Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.

Fruitvale Station (2013, Docudrama) Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer Vice, 9:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias (1989, Comedy-drama) Sally Field, Dolly Parton POP, 10:30 p.m.

Game Night (2018, Comedy) Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams TNT, 11 p.m.


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Fright Favorites: ‘Horror Anthologies’TCM, beginning at 8 p.m.Long before the American Horror Story TV series, horror movies had a history of dabbling in the anthology format, telling several scary tales in one sitting. Tonight’s Fright Favorites lineup features three of the best. The evening fi ttingly begins with the granddaddy of horror anthologies — the truly nightmarish 1945 British classic Dead of Night (pictured). Also on the lineup are two terrifi c 1963 anthologies: Vincent Prince in Twice Told Tales, which adapts three gothic

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stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne; and Italian horror maestro Mario Bava’s Black Sabbath, which presents three terrifying tales introduced by Boris Karlo� , with the second story also starring the legendary actor in one of his most chilling performances.


College Football: Georgia at Alabama CBS, 8 p.m. LiveA primetime SEC matchup on CBS has the Georgia Bulldogs on the road against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Help! I Wrecked My HouseHGTV, 8 p.m.In “The Toilet Is Still in the Hallway,” Martine and Scott recently moved into their midcentury fi xer knowing it needed some work. With some past construction experience, Scott convinced Martine he could handle all the remodeling himself. Three months later, the work isn’t fi nished, and Martine is at her wits’ end. Jasmine rescues them by fi nishing their bathroom remodel, updating their kitchen and creating the cozy midcentury home that the couple craves.

The Wrong Cheerleader CoachLifetime, 8 p.m. Original FilmWhen Jon (Corin Nemec) and his daughter Hanna (Madi Burton) move from Chicago to California to start a new life after the passing of his wife, they are delighted when the head cheerleader coach, Ms. Burke (Vivica A. Fox),

invites Hanna to join the squad. When the new assistant coach, Devan (Johanna Liauw), o� ers private cheer lessons, it turns out that she is interested in more than helping Hanna.

Sweet AutumnHallmark Channel, 9 p.m. Original FilmMaggie, a successful entrepreneur, returns home for a will reading and discovers she’s inherited half of her aunt’s famed maple candy business. What she doesn’t understand is why Aunt Dee’s maple supplier, Dex, inherited the other half. Through a series of letters Aunt Dee left, Maggie and Dex search for the reason behind her aunt’s fi nal wishes. As she and Dex grow closer, Maggie must decide if the life she built is the one she wants. Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker and Henriette Ivanans star.

Tales From the Hood 3Syfy, 9 p.m. Original FilmSpike Lee executive produces, with writers/directors/producers Rusty Cundie� and Darin Scott, this next installment of the horror anthology fi lm series. Following the franchise’s cult-classic roots, this all-new entry features four terrifying tales that o� er horrifying twists and social commentary. Tony Todd and Lynn Whitfi eld lead the cast.

Ghost NationTravel Channel, 9 p.m.In “Evil Ink,” Jason, Steve, Dave and Shari head to Deptford, New Jersey, to investigate a tattoo shop where disturbing apparitions, disembodied voices and even physical encounters are threatening the business.

Eli Roth’s History of HorrorAMC, 10 p.m.In “Monsters,” award-winning horror fi lm director, writer, producer and actor Eli Roth explores the history of monster movies and the evolution of special-e� ects technology. But whatever their size or shape and whatever they represent, for many horror fans monsters are the best part of the genre.

Photo ArkNat Geo Wild, 10 p.m.In this two-part special concluding next Saturday, tag along with National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore on his quest to use the power of photography to inspire people to save species at risk by photographing every species living in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Sartore just recently documented the 10,000th species for the Photo Ark, and he’ll go to great lengths to photograph thousands more, even if it means braving the dense Amazon rainforest and the heights of the Colorado Rockies or even following a giant armadillo into a bathroom.


SATURDAY

Avengers: Infi nity War (2018, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth TBS, 6 p.m.

Beverly Hills Cop (1984, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold CMT, 6 p.m.

Bruce Almighty (2003, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman Comedy, 6 p.m.

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998, Horror) Jamie Lee Curtis, Adam Arkin AMC, 6 p.m.

Trolls (2016, Children) Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake Disney, 6:25 p.m.

Erin Brockovich (2000, Drama) Julia Roberts, Albert Finney Sundance, 8 p.m.

The Wrong Cheerleader Coach (2020, Suspense) Vivica A. Fox, Tara Reid Lifetime, 8 p.m.

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984, Horror) Kimberly Beck, Peter Barton IFC, 9:30 p.m.

Summer Stock (1950, Musical comedy) Judy Garland, Gene Kelly TCM, 10 p.m.

The Island (2005, Action) Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson TNT, 10:30 p.m.

21 Bridges (2019, Action) Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller Showtime, 11 p.m.

Fifty Shades Freed (2018, Romance) Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan USA, 11 p.m.


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Singin’ in the RainTCM, 8 p.m.One of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain remains an enjoyable and infl uential masterpiece nearly 70 years after its premiere. Set during the era when silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, the fi lm follows a dancer turned matinee idol (Gene Kelly) who is caught in the bumpy transition

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along with his buddy (Golden Globe winner Donald O’Connor), a potential love interest (Debbie Reynolds) and a costar (Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee Jean Hagen). The cast is exceptional, but beyond the fun performances, it’s also worth continuing to marvel at the technical achievement of the fi lm (which was co-directed and co-choreographed by Kelly and Stanley Donen), which is especially evident during Kelly’s iconic sequence where he does, in fact, sing (and dance) in the rain.

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