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Gina Rodriguez

BY JAY BOBBIN

OF LUCKY 13 ON ABC/HULU

Q: I was surprised to read that Gina Rodriguez will be joining “Will Trent” for its new season. Does that mean she won’t be doing the game show “Lucky 13” anymore?

A: That remains to be seen, at least as of the time this answer was written. The ABC and Hulu contest — for which Rodriguez and Shaquille O’Neal have shared hosting duties — recently ended its freshman season, and its future is still to be determined. Rodriguez has a particularly vested interest in that, since she’s also an executive producer of the program. One would think that her staying in the ABC family won’t hurt her chances of staying “Lucky,” so to speak, for future seasons. There’s some time for that to be decided, though, if the Las Vegas-based game remains a summer entry as it was this year. Also, it’s very conceivable that Rodriguez could do both “Lucky 13” and “Will Trent.” The latter series is expected to return for its third season early in the new year, and it’s in production now for that … whereas like most primetime game shows, a season of “Lucky 13” can be taped relatively quickly, over the course of a couple of weeks. Presumably, Rodriguez’s work on the “Will Trent” episodes would be ﬁnished by the time she was needed for the game again.

In “Will Trent,” the actress is slated to portray Marion Alba, a self-assured assistant district attorney who arrives in Atlanta and soon makes the acquaintance of police detective Will (played by Ramon Rodriguez, no relation to Gina). They reportedly don’t hit it off with each other professionally at ﬁrst, but they’re soon partnered on a case and have to learn to get along.

Jesse L. Martin stars in “The Irrational”

sports this week

Sunday

6 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 YellaWood 500. From Talladega Superspeedway. From Oct. 1, 2023.

1 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500. From Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. (Live)

Monday

8 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 9, 2022.

9 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 8, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

5 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 9, 2022.

6 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct.

8, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

Tuesday

6 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400.

From Oct. 9, 2022.

3 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023

Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 8, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

11 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400.

From Oct. 9, 2022.

12 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023

Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 8, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

Wednesday

6 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 9, 2022.

10 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023

Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 8, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

BY ROBERTO JOZEF

Pittsburgh Penguins kick off the 2024-25 regular season home opener against New York Rangers

Get excited, hockey fans: the NHL is back with regular season action. The Pittsburgh Penguins open their 2024-25 campaign by hosting a Metropolitan Division rival, the New York Rangers, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Oct. 9. The puck drops live on TNT and the Max streaming service. After missing the playoffs in 2023-24 for the second straight year, the Penguins are determined for a better start to the season, aiming to set the tone early out the gate as they push for a turnaround.

If the Penguins are to have any success, a key piece will be veteran Evgeni Malkin, who is entering his 19th season in the league. Proving he still has a lot left in the tank, last season Malkin put up 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) in 82 games, providing the Penguins with consistent offensive production once again. With offensive support from players such as Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson and captain Sidney Crosby, Malkin and his teammates will be aiming for a better outcome on the power play after struggling to muster up many offensive opportunities last season — ranking third last in the entire NHL. At the other end of the ice are the visiting Rangers, who ranked third in the league on the power play with a success rate of 26.4%. And, after a hot start to the playoffs last season — eventually losing to the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference final — the Rangers are once again a team to look out for with much of their core still intact and ready to have another successful season.

Full name: Evgeni Vladmirovich Malkin

Birthdate: July 13, 1986 (38)

Birthplace: Magnitogorsk, Russia Height/weight: 6-3/195 pounds Team(s): Pittsburgh Penguins (2003-present)

Honors and achievements: Stanley Cup Champion (2006, 2016, 2017), Art Ross Trophy (2009, 2012), Conn Smythe Trophy (2009)

Thursday

10 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 9, 2022.

11 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023

Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 8, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

6 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 9, 2022.

1 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 9, 2022.

Friday

8 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022

Charlotte: Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 9, 2022.

9 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400. From Oct. 8, 2023 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

Saturday

9 a.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Drive for the Cure 250 Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Qualifying. From Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (Live)

11 a.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship MOTUL Petit Le Mans. From Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. (Live)

11:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400, Qualifying. From Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (Live)

3 p.m. WGN NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Drive for the Cure 250 Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. From Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (Live)

5 p.m. USA IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship MOTUL Petit Le Mans. From Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. BASEBALL

Monday

6 a.m. BSMW Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Team McQuillin vs. Team Lorenz. From Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill.

4 p.m. TBS MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live)

7:30 p.m. TBS MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live)

Wednesday

6 a.m. BSMW Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Team McQuillin vs. Team Lorenz. From Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill.

4 p.m. TBS MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live)

7 p.m. BSMW Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Team McQuillin vs. Team Lorenz. From Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill.

7:30 p.m. TBS MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live)

Thursday

7 p.m. TBS MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live)

Saturday

7 p.m. TBS MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live) BASKETBALL

Sunday

6:30 a.m. NBATV Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets. From Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Abu Z¸aby, United Arab Emirates.

9 a.m. NBATV Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics. From Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Abu Z¸aby, United Arab Emirates. (Live)

12 p.m. NBATV Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics. From Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Abu Z¸aby, United Arab Emirates. (Live)

2 p.m. NBATV Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers. From Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.

WLS WQAD WTVO WNBA Basketball Playoffs: Teams TBA. All the latest basketball action from the WNBA. (Live)

4 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Playoffs: Teams TBA. All the latest basketball action from the WNBA. (Live)

NBATV Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets. From Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Abu Z¸aby, United Arab Emirates.

7 p.m. ESPN Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. (Live)

NBATV Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers. From Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.

9 p.m. NBATV Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics. From Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Abu Z¸aby, United Arab Emirates.

3 a.m. ESPN2 Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Monday

12:30 p.m. NBATV Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans. From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. (Live)

7 p.m. NBATV Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs. From Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. (Live)

12 a.m. BSMW Overtime Select Basketball ISO WRLD vs. All Knighters. From OTE Arena in Atlanta.

Tuesday

9 a.m. BSMW Overtime Select Basketball First Semifinal: All Knighters vs. Double Dynasty. From OTE Arena in Atlanta.

6:30 p.m. NBATV Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Live)

7 p.m. ESPN2 WNBA Basketball Playoffs: Teams TBA. All the latest basketball action from the WNBA. (Live)

9 p.m. ESPN2 WNBA Basketball Playoffs: Teams TBA. All the latest basketball action from the WNBA. (Live)

9:30 p.m. NBATV Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers. From Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Calif. (Live)

Wednesday

8 a.m. BSMW Overtime Select Basketball First Semifinal: All Knighters vs. Double Dynasty. From OTE Arena in Atlanta.

7 p.m. NBATV Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder. From Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. (Live)

9:30 p.m. ESPN Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings. From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Live)

3 a.m. ESPN Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings. From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.

Thursday

7 p.m. BSMW Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (Live) ESPN 2024 WNBA Finals Game 1: Teams TBA. Women’s basketball action from the 2024 WNBA Finals. (Live) NBATV Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (Live)

Friday

6 p.m. NBATV Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. From Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Live)

9 p.m. NBATV Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (Live)

Saturday

6 p.m. BSMW Overtime Select Basketball First Semifinal: All Knighters vs. Double Dynasty. From OTE Arena in Atlanta.

7 p.m. NBATV Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (Live)

2 a.m. BSMW Overtime Select Basketball First Semifinal: All Knighters vs. Double Dynasty. From OTE Arena in Atlanta.

FOOTBALL

Sunday

8:30 a.m. NFLNET New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings. The Jets and Vikings cross the Atlantic to contest this match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Minnesota has won three straight in England after topping New Orleans in 2022. New York fell 27-20 to Atlanta in this venue in 2021. (Live)

12 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears. The Bears host the Panthers. Carolina used the first overall pick gained in a March 2023 blockbuster with Chicago to select Bryce Young. Chicago’s

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haul included receiver DJ Moore and the Panthers’ top pick in 2024, which turned into Caleb Williams. (Live)

WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live)

3:25 p.m. WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live)

7:15 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys line up against the Steelers in prime time. Pittsburgh beat Dallas, sans Dak Prescott during their last get-together in 2020. However, in 2016, with a rookie Prescott at the helm, Dallas won 35-30 in its last trip to Pittsburgh. (Live)

12 a.m. ESPN2 Ole Miss at South Carolina. From Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

1 a.m. ESPN Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football.

2:30 a.m. NFLNET Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys line up against the Steelers in prime time. Pittsburgh beat Dallas, sans Dak Prescott during their last get-together in 2020. However, in 2016, with a rookie Prescott at the helm, Dallas won 35-30 in its last trip to Pittsburgh.

3 a.m. ESPN Miami at California. From California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.

Monday

1 p.m. NFLNET Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys line up against the Steelers in prime time. Pittsburgh beat Dallas, sans Dak Prescott during their last gettogether in 2020. However, in 2016, with a rookie Prescott at the helm, Dallas won 35-30 in its last trip to Pittsburgh.

7:15 p.m. ESPN New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs host the Saints. Kansas City leads the series 7-5. New Orleans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu played with Kansas City from 2019 to 2021. The Honey Badger collected 13 interceptions with the Chiefs, and helped the club win Super Bowl 54. (Live)

ESPN2 Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs. From Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Live)

NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live) 2:15 a.m. NFLNET New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs host the Saints. Kansas City leads the series 7-5. New Orleans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu played with Kansas City from 2019 to 2021. The Honey Badger collected 13 interceptions

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with the Chiefs, and helped the club win Super Bowl 54.

Tuesday

1 p.m. NFLNET New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs host the Saints. Kansas City leads the series 7-5. New Orleans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu played with Kansas City from 2019 to 2021. The Honey Badger collected 13 interceptions with the Chiefs, and helped the club win Super Bowl 54.

7:30 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

12:30 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

Wednesday

1 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

6:30 p.m. ESPN2 New Mexico State at Jacksonville State. From Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala. (Live)

7 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

Thursday

1 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

6:30 p.m. ESPN2 Coastal Carolina at James Madison. From Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va. (Live)

7:15 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

11:15 p.m. NFLNET San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle.

2 a.m. NFLNET San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle.

Friday

1 p.m. NFLNET San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle.

5 p.m. ESPN2 Harvard at Cornell. From Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, N.Y. (Live)

6 p.m. ESPN Memphis at South Florida. From Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (Live)

7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ Northwestern at Maryland. From Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md. (Live) NFLNET San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle.

8:15 p.m. ESPN2 Prairie View A&M at Arkansas-Pine Bluff. From Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff, Ark. (Live)

9:30 p.m. ESPN Utah at Arizona State. From Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. (Live)

12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

2:30 a.m. ESPN Memphis at South Florida. From Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

4 a.m. ESPN Utah at Arizona State. From Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

Saturday

11 a.m. ESPN ESPN2 KLJB WFLD WGN WLS WQAD WTVO WYZZ Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live) NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. WPWR Bethune-Cookman at Alabama A&M. From Louis Crews Stadium in Huntsville, Ala. (Live)

2:30 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WLS WMBD WQAD WTVO Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live) KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX Stanford at Notre Dame. From Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (Live)

3 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)

5 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

6 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)

6:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WLS WMAQ WQAD WREX WTVO Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)

7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)

8 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

9:30 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)

2 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.

3:30 a.m. ESPN Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football.

GOLF

Sunday

3:30 p.m. ESPN2 Golf Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, Final Round. Action from golf tournaments around the world.

Friday

2 p.m. ESPN2 Golf PGA Jr. League Championship, First Round. Action from golf tournaments around the world. (Live)

BY ALEX HENDRY

Hockey Captains

1) In August 2024, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the 26th captain in team history when John Tavares passed the “C” formally to which teammate?

2) Goalies are no longer permitted to serve as in-game team captains; however, this Canadian-born goalie was an unofﬁcially recognized team captain from 2008-2010. Who is he?

3) The Minnesota Frost (formerly known as PWHL Minnesota) won the inaugural Walter Cup. Who is the ﬁrst championship-winning team captain in league history?

4) Who is the only captain in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with two separate franchises?

5) The Minnesota Wild rotated team captaincy for their ﬁrst eight seasons in the NHL — who was named the ﬁrst permanent captain in team history?

6) Following the retirement of Terry O’Reilly, the Boston Bruins instituted co-captains for the 1985-86 season. Name both co-captains.

7) The ﬁrst team captain in Atlanta Thrashers history also happened to score the franchise’s ﬁrst goal on Oct. 2, 1999. Who achieved this?

8) Who was the ﬁrst European-born NHL captain to win a Stanley Cup?

9) Name the longest-serving active captain in the NHL.

10) A centre known for his defensive and ﬁghting skills, Orland Kurtenbach was the inaugural team captain for which NHL franchise?

Answers:

10) Vancouver Canucks

9) Sidney Crosby

8) Nicklas Lidstrom

7) Kelly Buchberger

6) Ray Bourque and Rick Middleton

5) Mikko Koivu

4) Mark Messier (1990 Edmonton Oilers and 1994 New York Rangers)

3) Kendall Coyne Schoﬁeld

2) Roberto Luongo

1) Auston Matthews

Saturday

3 a.m. ESPN2 Golf PGA Jr. League Championship, Final Round. Action from golf tournaments around the world.

HOCKEY

Tuesday

3:30 p.m. ESPN St. Louis Blues at Seattle Kraken. From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Live)

6 p.m. ESPN Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers. From Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Live)

9 p.m. ESPN Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City. (Live)

1 a.m. ESPN2 Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers. From Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

3 a.m. ESPN Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Hockey Club. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Wednesday

6:30 p.m. TNT New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins. From PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (Live)

9 p.m. TNT Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)

Friday

9 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)

12 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Saturday

12 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

RACKET SPORTS

Sunday

12 p.m. BSMW Pro Padel League PPL Event 3 - San Diego - Day 7, Final. From Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.

9 p.m. ESPN2 PPA Tour Pickleball Stratusphere Gin Virginia Beach Cup. From Virginia Beach, Va.

1 a.m. BSMW Pro Padel League PPL Event

3 - San Diego - Day 7, Final. From Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.

Tuesday

1 a.m. BSMW Pro Padel League PPL Event

3 San Diego: Final. Coverage of the North American padel tennis league.

Wednesday

2 p.m. BSMW Pro Padel League PPL Event 3 San Diego: Final. Coverage of the North American padel tennis league.

SOCCER

Sunday

8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Manchester United. Aston Villa is up against Manchester United at Villa Park in matchround seven of the Premier League. The Red Devils won each of their last four games versus the Villans in all competitions, including a 2-1 league victory at Villa Park last season. (Live)

10:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Tottenham Hotspur. Brighton & Hove Albion hosts Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium in Premier League matchround seven. The Seagulls won three of their last five league home games versus Spurs, including a 4-2 victory last season (including two penalties by João Pedro). (Live)

4 p.m. ESPN2 NWSL Soccer Washington Spirit at Orlando Pride. From Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Live)

Saturday

6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Angel City FC at North Carolina Courage. From WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. (Live)

8 p.m. TNT Men’s International Soccer Friendlies United States vs. Panama. From Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Live)

9 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Kansas City Current at Bay FC. From PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (Live)

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BY JAY BOBBIN

Start making sense: Jesse L. Martin delves back into ‘The Irrational’

It isn’t irrational for Jesse L. Martin (“Law & Order”) to be pleased about getting a second season for his latest series.

However, he continues to deal with cases that defy conventional logic as an internationally prominent behavioral psychology authority who assists law officers as “The Irrational” begins its sophomore round Tuesday, Oct. 8, on NBC. Each new episode will also stream on Peacock, starting the day after its NBC debut. Washington, D.C.,-based Prof. Alec Mercer (Martin) knows criminal behavior from a close proximity, having suffered injuries in a church bombing many years ago.

Martin says he relates very personally to his “Irrational” alter ego, reasoning that as an actor, “If you’re worth your salt in any way, shape or form, your whole job is to look at human behavior and reflect it, whether it be on stage or on film or small screen. On television, I’ve been doing that all my life. Kids do it with their imaginations every single day; they figure out how to behave like a monster or a police officer, and I do that as a career. I just didn’t have scientific terms for it coming up. Now I do.

“I can see it sort of from a scientific angle, but growing up as an actor training, it was always from sort of an emotional place: ‘It gets people to feel this way or feel that way, and what does that look like in the body?’ Now it’s sort of like I’ve got terms to describe it, so I feel a little bit smarter.”

Mercer’s work with the FBI has another element, since one of the agents is his exwife Marisa (played by Maahra Hill, “Delilah”), but his sister Kylie (Travina Springer, “Strange Angel”) and his university research assistants, played by “Partner Track’s” Arash DeMaxi and Molly Kunz (“Widows,” 2018), help to keep him on track. The show is

making room for Mercer to take a somewhat fresh approach in Season 2, since the lingering bombing mystery reached something of a resolution at the end of the first season.

“I find that it’s really satisfying for an audience to wonder, but to also get those answers,” maintains “The Irrational” creator and executive producer Arika Lisanne Mittman, who cut her producer’s teeth on the Showtime fan-favorite “Dexter.” “I never wanted that storyline to be something that spanned five years of a series. I wanted it to have a satisfying ending to Season [1], and to open up the second season for new questions, new mysteries and new stories.”

However, Martin notes, “What it led to was more questions for my character. Often when people go through a traumatic experience, it — for lack of a better way to put it — becomes part of their identity. If the story is solved, or the mystery of it is solved, there’s something that happens to their identity in it. That bleeds probably for the eternity of the series, which I think is really fascinating.” Mittman insists that the crime-solving aspect of “The Irrational” isn’t meant to override the psychological one. “We do always look at every episode [in terms of], ‘How is this about psychology? What is the psychology in this episode?’ We don’t ever want to tell just a traditional by-thebook kind of case. Dan Ariely, who wrote the book that this is based on [‘Predictably Irrational’], consults for us. He helps us with some of these psychological terms, and we have to do a lot of reading.

“We and the writers have to do a lot of research and a lot of writing for characters who are smarter than me,” Mittman allows. “It’s a challenge. It’s always hard, but I love it, because it helps make me smarter. And makes the audience smarter, I hope.”

As Karen Huger deals with the aftermath of her car accident and DUI, she struggles to open up to the other ladies. Meanwhile, Gizelle Bryant is thriving in her dating life and her wellness initiative, GNA Fusion. Catch up with the rest of the housewives in the Season 9 premiere of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” airing Sunday, Oct. 6 on Bravo. For all the latest gossip ahead of the premiere, visit www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/show/ the-real-housewives-of-potomac

Fan-favorite bakers Jamie Lee, Madison Lendor, Tasi Savage and Levi Dubner return for a spook-tacularly good time in the new Halloween special “Kids Baking Championship: Scary Good,” premiering Monday, Oct. 7, on Food Network. Celebrating the two extremes of Halloween, scary and sweet, hosts Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown task the bakers with creating pull-apart Halloween cupcakes with one of the world’s hottest peppers, before tricking them with a shocking twist. For behind the scenes extras, sneak peeks and recipes, check out www.foodnetwork.com/shows/ kids-baking-championship/videos

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Things are getting real after Season 3’s exciting finale. Now, as Season 4 of the Emmy-darling sitcom “Abbott Elementary” premieres Wednesday, Oct. 9, on ABC, the teachers are all back at Abbott for a new school year. With Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) relationship finally starting to blossom and new surprises around every corner, it’s sure to be another wild year for the staff and students. Find cast bios and more at abc.com/show/ e4f28254-2fc4-4cc1-b9bb-eee0564c178e/cast

Maahra Hill in “The Irrational”

Be My Guest With Ina Garten FOOD 11 a.m.

Cook and author Ina Garten welcomes “Seinfeld” and “Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus to her humble abode for some country French omelet and a class on cake frosting and piping. While there, Louis-Dreyfus shares stories about “Seinfeld” and “SNL.”

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days TLC 7 p.m.

Love is a many splendored thing — especially early on. And yet, as soon as couples start making plans, things can get dicey. Adnan’s rules leave Tigerlily upset. Loren already worries it’s over with Faith. And, Rayne wants Chidi to visit her.

Ridley WTTW WTVP 7 p.m.

When a decomposing body is discovered in the hollow of a tree, former detective Alex Ridley (Adrian Dunbar) suspects various men from the victim’s past. But when another body is discovered with links to Jean Dixon (Elizabeth Berrington), concern grows.

Queens Court BRAVO 8 p.m.

When queens need a king, you can bet that Holly Robinson Peete and her husband, Rodney Peete, are ready, willing and able to help guide them through the process of love. But can the queens overcome their past disappointments and find happiness?

Krapopolis KLJB WFLD WYZZ 8:30 p.m.

After Tyrannis’ little hunting accident, the Norse gods arrive at Olympus in this new episode from Season 2. The family finds themselves dealing with the handsome and charming Thor, the mischievous Loki, and some pesky bridge trolls.

The Franchise HBO 9 p.m.

This comedy series explores the wild and unpredictable world of superhero filmmaking, going behind the scenes with a struggling movie crew battling for their place in a chaotic cinematic universe. Every epic failure has a backstory.

Adnan and Tigerlily star in “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days”

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Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, Matthew McConaughey. A lawyer defends a playboy accused of attempted murder.

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('22)

Black Panther ('18) Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o,Chadwick Boseman

('22)

Wahlberg,Tom

<+++ Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ('17) <++ Jumanji: The Next Level ('19) The Rock <++ Hocus Pocus ('93) T (6:30) < Why Him? <+ This Means War ('12) <++ Keeping Up With the Joneses ('16) <+ The Waterboy ('98) Adam Sandler. <++ The Day After Tomorrow ('04) Dennis Quaid. W <++ Alien vs. Predator ('04) <++ Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem ('07) <++ Alien: Covenant ('17) Michael Fassbender. <++ Venom ('18) Tom Hardy < Venom: Let There Be Carnage Th (7:00) <++ I, Robot ('04) <+ Morbius ('22) Matt Smith, Jared Leto. <++ Venom ('18) Tom Hardy <++ Venom: Let There Be Carnage ('21) <+++ Deadpool 2 ('18) Josh Brolin,Ryan Reynolds F (7:00) <+++ Predator ('87) <++ Predator 2 ('90) Gary Busey,Danny Glover. <++++ Star Wars: A New Hope ('77) Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill. <++++ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ('80) Mark Hamill.

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T (:25) < Hangman ('17) Karl Urban, Al Pacino. (:05) <++ Retribution ('23) (:40) < I Am Vengeance ('18) (P) < How the Gringo Stole Christmas (:40) <++ Miracles From Heaven ('16) (:35) <++ Jessabelle ('14) W (7:30) <++ Plane (:25) < Dear Davi d ('23) Justin Long < The Disappearance of

Superman & Lois WGN 7 p.m.

This Season 4 premiere finds Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and the boys (Alex Garfin, Michael Bishop) struggling with their grief over the death of Superman (Tyler Hoechlin). Meanwhile, Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz) just wants to enjoy the moment.

Ancient Aliens: Origins HISTORY 8 p.m.

Giorgio Tsoukalos, William Henry and Jason Martell look at the arguments for the Ancient Astronaut theory in this series premiere. Since modern machinery would struggle to create humanity’s ancient wonders, advanced tech is the only plausible option.

The Price Is Right at Night

WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 8 p.m.

Come on down to an all-new episode! Drew Carey hosts as audience members step up to win amazing showcase prizes by correctly guessing the price of everyday items in this prime-time edition of the classic game show. What will the contestants win this time?

Rescue: HI-Surf KLJB WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.

Emily (Arielle Kebbel), Will (Adam Demos) and the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu’s Seven Mile Miracle struggle with their personal and professional lives while saving people in life-threatening situations.

WTTW WTVP 9 p.m.

Bound for Poland, a volunteer aid van makes its way out of Ukraine, ferrying generations of citizens looking to flee the carnage of Russian attacks. Along the way, each passenger finds the van to be everything from a shelter to a confessional.

What Would You Do? WLS WQAD WTVO 9 p.m.

Host John Quiñones returns in this Season 17 premiere, using hidden cameras to examine people’s reactions to various abnormal dilemmas while they’re out and about. Will they take action and speak up in the moment or stay silent and let the scene play out?

Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz . A man hires a sleazy private eye to find a for mer classmate. <+++ Frailty ('02) Matthew McConaughey,Powers Boothe, Bill Paxt on. (:40) <++ The Transporter ('02) Shu Qi, François Berléand, Jason Stat

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The Godfather ('72) Al Pacino, James Caan, Marlon Brando.

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Judd, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman.

('15) Robert Redford, Topher Grace, Cate Blanchett. Controversy surrounds CBS anchor Dan Rather.

<+++ The Talented Mr. Ripley ('99) Gwyneth Paltrow,Jude Law, Matt Damon. One young man (Matt Damon) begin s to assume the identity of another (J ude Law).

Carol ('15) Cate Blanchett.

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Thor: Ragnarok ('17) Tom Hiddles ton, Cate Blanchett, Chris Hemsworth. (:45) <+ Wrath of the Titans ('12) Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes,Sam Worthington.

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Felicity Huffman in “Accused”

Accused KLJB WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.

The Season 2 premiere of this anthology series follows people caught up in the world of crime and punishment — but from the defendant’s point of view. This season features the likes of Debra Winger, Mercedes Ruehl, William H. Macy and Michael Chiklis.

Caught in the Act: Unfaithful MTV 8 p.m.

Having been in her fair share of drama, host Tami Roman knows a thing or two about spotting liars. So, she uses her talents to help victims of infidelity catch their cheating significant others in the act. This time, she helps Vanna catch her husband.

1000-Lb. Sisters TLC 8 p.m.

To celebrate their new attitudes on life, sisters Amy and Tammy get new looks in this Season 6 premiere. As they prepare for an upcoming appointment, Tammy takes steps towards becoming independent, while ghosts from her past lead Amy to move back home.

Citizen Nation WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.

PBS’s latest docuseries follows high school students from across the U.S. as they compete in the nation’s premier civics competition. Over the course of four parts, students with diverse beliefs come together to answer critical questions about democracy.

The Irrational KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 9 p.m.

Behavioral science expert Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) is back in this Season 2 premiere as he uses his impressive talents to understand human behavior, while helping law enforcement and anyone else in his life who needs some logic-based assistance.

High Potential WLS WQAD WTVO 9 p.m. Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mother with an uncanny knack for solving crime, is knee deep in dirty rotten scoundrels as she helps Det. Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) and the police department piece together clues at a hotel murder scene.

Walls,

Perkins, Antoinette Robertson. (:15) <+++ The Black Phone ('21) Mason Thames, Ethan Hawke.

('02) Mike Epps,Eva Mendes, Ice Cube.

Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison ('20)Regina Hall, Alkoya Brunson, Romany Malco.

Vol. 2 ('17) Zoe Saldaña,Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt.

Ready Player One ('18) Olivia Cooke, Tye Sheridan.

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“Killer Cakes” - Season 1 (Oct. 8)

From horror visionaries Blumhouse Television and Cake Boss creators High Noon Entertainment, this new series is a one-of-akind competition show where bakers with terrifying skills attempt to win some of the most frightening challenges ever produced for television. Contestants will work with the best horror special e ects artists in Hollywood to unleash their twisted imaginations and create cakes so disgusting, so disturbing, and so realistic, it’s the stu of nightmares.

“Solar Opposites Halloween Special” (Oct. 7)

Continuing its fth season with the new Halloween special, titled “ e Hunt for Brown October,” this episode nds spooky stu afoot for the Solar Opposites when the spirit of Halloween starts to take over Korvo’s (Dan Stevens) life. omas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone and Mary Mack also voice star.

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“Starting 5” (Oct. 9)

is new, 10-part Net ix sports series provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of ve of the league’s biggest players - Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

Johnny Galecki

“Bluey Minisodes” - New Episodes (Oct. 7)

Bringing more tail-wagging fun and heartwarming stories to families, a new slate of “Bluey Minisodes” make their debut. Further exploring the beloved world of “Bluey,” the smash-hit Australian children’s series about the adventures of blue heeler pup Bluey and her family, these new shorts, running one to three minutes each, highlight funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo, leaning into playful interactions and games.

Q: What is Johnny Galecki doing since “The Big Bang Theory” ended?

A: Not as much as you’d think. Maybe recovering.

Being one of the stars of one of the biggest shows on TV for 12 years probably tired him out a little. And at the end of “The Big Bang Theory’s” landmark run in 2019, he was moonlighting in another sitcom at the same time: “The Conners.” That, of course, was a return to the role that made him famous, “The Conners” being a sequel/rebrand of “Roseanne,” the sitcom in which he starred in the ‘90s.

As if that weren’t enough, Galecki also did a voice in the tear-jerking feature “A Dog’s Journey” (2019), which came out a few months after “Big Bang” wrapped. Since then he’s transitioned to being a TV producer. He tried to get a medical drama off the ground back in 2022, called “Catching Babies,” which would have focused speciﬁcally on a hospital’s maternity ward, but it didn’t get picked up by ABC.

But, he’s since returned to more familiar territory — he’s developing a sitcom pilot that would follow a small startup company trying to break out in the early days of the internet. “AOK” (the title seems to be a pun on one-time tech giant AOL) would return Galecki to the world of nerds and the familiar surroundings of CBS. It’s still in the early stages, so it’s not clear if he would star as well or just remain behind the scenes.

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“Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” - Season 1 (Prime — Oct. 16, Series Premiere)

Offering a fun, new twist on the popular “Are You Smarter” format, this new interation, hosted by NFL superstar Travis Kelce, welcomes an adult contestant who will rely on a classroom full of celebrities from comedy, screen, and sports to help them answer 11 questions on a range of subjects, pulled from elementary curriculum, in an effort to win a $100,000 prize. Rather than compete against the stars, contestants enlist their help and, in some cases, can even “cheat” off of them.

“Shrinking” - Season 2 (Apple TV+ — Oct. 16, Season Premiere)

Returning for it’s second season, this acclaimed comedy drama series follows Jimmy (Jason Segel), who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives — including his own. Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley also star.

Solution on page 5.

Unsellable Houses HGTV 7 p.m.

The family has finally found a new and larger home, so now it’s time for Leslie and Lyndsay to figure out how to update their former place so it becomes a magnet for buyers. Does the dated townhouse have enough life left to attract a new owner?

Sullivan’s Crossing WGN 7 p.m.

Maggie (Morgan Kohan) has a lot of balls in the air as she tries to make sense of Sully’s (Scott Patterson) poor health, as well as dealing with what she wants to do with her own future. Part of the problem is her attachment to Cal (Chad Michael Murray).

The Floor KLJB WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.

After a successful first season, this unique game show is back and bigger than ever. In fact, Season 2 adds 19 more contestants to make it an even 100. With more contestants vying for the $250,000 grand prize, expect things to be far more competitive.

Court Cam A&E 8:30 p.m.

If you ever find yourself in a position to do something that could land you in front of a court, choose not to do it. Because based on the videos showcased in this series, courtrooms can be some of the craziest, chaotic and emotional places.

Abbott Elementary WLS WQAD WTVO 8:30 p.m.

As Season 4 of this Emmy-darling sitcom premieres, the teachers are all back at Abbott for a new school year. With Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) relationship blossoming, it’s sure to be another wild year.

Scamanda WLS WQAD WTVO 9 p.m.

Based on the podcast of the same name, this docuseries examines the story of Amanda Riley, a wife, mother, blogger and Christian, who bravely tells of her cancer diagnosis. As she tries to live life to the fullest, she has a secret she’s trying to keep.

Rob Lowe hosts “The Floor”

('15)Danila Kozlovsky, Sharlto Copley.

Williams, Keke Palmer, Jay Pharoah. (:20) <++ Hostel Part II ('07)Roger Bart, Lauren German.

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The Hateful Eight ('15) Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Samuel L. Jackson.

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Law & Order

KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7 p.m.

Living in New York City can be amazing — unless you’re a criminal. After the murder of an AI-infused dating app founder, officers Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) investigate who might want the romance-obsessed entrepreneur dead.

9-1-1

WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.

The crew of the 118 are still learning how to work together under the new leadership of Gerrard (Brian Thompson). Meanwhile, Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Chimney (Kenneth Choi) are settling in. And, Buck (Oliver Stark) bends the rules.

Mountain Men HISTORY 8 p.m.

Marty puts his skills to the test as he tries to track down a bull moose that escaped into the thick cover. Then, Mike needs to gather the meat from his moose before brown bears find it. And, Bret and Ivy look forward to warm nights with their wood stove.

Trivial Pursuit

WGN 8 p.m.

LeVar Burton hosts this all-new game show based on the classic trivia broad game. During each episode, contestants step up to compete in three rounds of trivia, where they choose questions from the six iconic categories, for a chance at $20,000.

Joel McHale hosts a new episode of this true crime-inspired baking competition, following as bakers try and decode what dessert was made using only the leftover crumbs and clues left behind in their kitchens, then recreating the dish for celebrity judges.

The Old Man FX 9 p.m.

Information is at a premium when Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and Zoe McDonald (Amy Brenneman) head to London in order to locate Hamzad’s (Navid Negahban) lawyer. Meanwhile, Harold Harper (John Lithgow) gets help from an unexpected source.

A young woman wakes up in a parallel dimension. <++ Antlers ('21)Jesse Plemons,Jeremy T. Thomas, Keri Russell. (:10) <++ The Last Voyage of the Demeter ('23)Aisling Franciosi,Javier Botet,

Undercover Brother ('02) Chris Kattan, Denise Richards, Eddie Griffin.

Undercover Brother 2 ('19)Barry Bostwick, Laila Odom, Michael Jai White. (:55) <+ Flatliners ('17) Nina Dobrev, James Norton, Diego

Luna.

Lost World: Jurassic Park

Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Swayze.A murder victim returns to save his beloved fiancee.

Gigolo ('80) Lauren Hutton,Héctor Elizondo, Richard Gere.

Beverly Hills escort (Richard Gere) is framed for murder. (:10) <+++ The Orphanage ('07) Fernando Cayo, Belén Rueda.

('96)

Paxton ,Cary Elwes, Helen Hunt.

Mummy ('99) Rachel Weisz, John Hannah,Brendan Fraser. Movie

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Bad Behaviour PARSHO 7 p.m.

When Lucy (Jennifer Connelly) decides to attend a spiritual retreat in hopes of finding enlightenment, she finds the other attendees to be more of a mess than she is. Later, her daughter, Dylan (Alice Englert), reconciles her mother’s weirdness.

Love After Lockup

WE 7 p.m.

Prison walls are not enough to dim the love of these criminally-inclined couples. When his wife and mother get into it, Rob is conflicted. Daniel struggles with Bianca’s baby fever. Troy feels the urge to go back to his old ways. And, Kerok has some news.

Inside the NFL

WGN 8 p.m.

Ryan Clark, Chad Johnson, Chris Long and newest panelist Bill Belichick break down Week 5 of the 2024-25 NFL season before looking ahead to the big matchups of Week 6, including the Bengal vs. the Giants and the Bills vs. the Jets.

Social Studies

FX 9 p.m.

High schoolers in Los Angeles discuss how growing up in the digital era has reshaped childhood, including how social media and porn has shaped their view towards sex education and relationships and formed their behavior with devastating consequences.

The Proof Is Out There HISTORY 9:05 p.m.

Tony Harris and his team look into whether a filmmaker in Siberia may have actually caught video of a woolly mammoth crossing a river. Then, an audio recording purportedly captures the howl of a Bigfoot. And, does Sophia the Robot have a nefarious agenda?

All Elite Wrestling: Rampage TNT 10 p.m.

From Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash., the wrestlers of AEW get ready for WrestleDream, the company’s annual PPV event honoring the legendary life of NJPW founder and Japanese icon Antonio Inoki, live tomorrow night from the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Wash.

Orphan ('09) Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, Vera Farmiga. An adopted child's angelic face hides a demonic heart. (:05) < Monstrous ('22)Colleen Camp, Lew Temple, Christina Ricc i. 630 340 535 STZENC (5:30) <++ Liar Liar ('97) Maura Tierney, Jennifer Tilly, Jim Carrey. <+++ Meet the Parents Ben Stiller,Blythe Danner, Robert De Niro (:50) <++ Meet the Fockers ('04) Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro. Future in-laws clash in Florida. (:50) <+ Little Fockers ('10)Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Robert De Niro

Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

Bang <++ Step Brothers ('08) John C. Reilly,Richard Jenkins, Will Ferrell.

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('16)Matthew Daddario,Samuel Davis, Nadine Crocker.

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Hustle & Flow ('05) Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Terrence Howard. A pimp wants to rap his way out of his dead-end life.

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('93) Danny Elfman.

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Beetlejuice ('88)Alec Baldwin,Geena Davis, Michael Keaton.

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Jeopardy ('99) Ashley Judd, Bruce Greenwood, Tommy Lee Jones. <++ The Gambler ('14)John Goodman,Brie Larson, Mark Wahlberg. (P) <+++ Flags of Our Fathers ('06)Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach, Ryan Phillippe. (:15) <++ Jennifer's Body ('09)Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Megan Fox. < Bad Behaviour ('23)Ben Whishaw,Alice Englert, Jennifer Connelly.

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The House With a Clock in Its Walls ('18) Cate Blanchett, Jack Black.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil ('19) Angelina Jolie.

Reba Reba < Pumpkin Everything ('22)Corey Sevier, Michael Ironside, Taylor Cole.

Junebug ('24)Aaron O'Connell,Mila Jones, Autumn Reeser.

The Magic of Lemon Drops ('24)Ian Harding, Mariam Bernstein, Lyndsy Fonseca.

Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost ('23)Chris McNally, Madeleine Arthur, Julie Gonzalo.

October Kiss ('15) Ashley Williams.

Huntsman: Winter's War ('16) Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth.

Hoffman, Robert De Niro.

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Hearts Beat Loud ('18) Kiersey Clemons, Nick Offerman. (:40)

Tommy Boy ('95) David Spade, Chris Farley. (:20) <+++ Casino Royale ('06)Eva Green,Mads Mikkelsen, Daniel Craig. (:45) <+++ Past Lives ('23)Teo Yoo,John Magaro, Greta Lee. <+++ The Truman Show ('98) Laura Linney, Jim Carrey. (:15) <+++ Rocky Balboa ('06)

NCIS: New Orleans <++ The Replacements Keanu Reeves. <++ Central Intelligence ('16) The Rock. (:45) <+++ Thor: Ragnarok ('17) Tom Hiddleston,Chris Hemsworth. <++ Captain Marvel ('19)

Naomie Harris,The Rock.

Solution on page 5.

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BY STAFF WRITERS

Superman, Super TV

Questions:

1) True or false: “Superman & Lois,” airing on The CW, is set in the Arrowverse.

2) What was the ﬁrst Superman TV show?

3) Who was the ﬁrst actor to play a live-action version of Superman?

4) Which TV series focused on Kal-El’s early years? (Hint: It wasn’t “Smallville.”)

5) Which Superman TV series enjoyed the longest run?

6) Which NFL team signed Dean Cain before he turned to acting and landed the lead role in “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman?”

7) Which “Highlander” (1986) actor has voiced the character of Lex Luthor in “Superman: The Animated Series” and “Justice League?”

8) As revealed in Season 3 of “Superman & Lois,” how many years did Lex Luthor spend in prison?

9) Which season of “Supergirl” introduced Tyler Hoechlin in the role of Superman?

10) In addition to Kal-El/Superman (and a bodypossessing Zod), what other character has Tyler Hoechlin played in “Superman & Lois?”

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Tyler Hoechlin in “Superman & Lois”

“The Lincoln Lawyer” - Season 3 (Netflix — Oct. 17, Season Premiere)

Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles. Based on the series of bestselling novels by renowned author Michael Connelly, the third season is based on the fifth book in The Lincoln Lawyer series, “The Gods of Guilt.”

“Rivals” - Season 1 (Hulu — Oct. 18, Series Premiere)

Based on the celebrated novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, this series, set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England, dives headfirst into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986. David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson and Bella Maclean star.

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The Kitchen FOOD 10 a.m.

Enjoy the finest dishes of the season as co-hosts Jeff Mauro, Katie Lee Biegel, Sunny Anderson and Geoffrey Zakarian make cozy fall meals, such as beet crostata with agrodolce, acorn squash soup and pork tenderloin with caramelized fennel and apple.

NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series WGN 3 p.m.

It’ll be an entertaining free-for-all when the NASCAR Xfinity Series title contenders head to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., to take on the 17-turn, 2.28-mile track. Kaulig Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen has been on fire, but it’s anyone’s race.

Haunted Wedding HALL 7 p.m.

Until death do you part — or not. When ghost hunters Jane (Janel Parrish) and Brian (Dominic Sherwood) decide to get married at a haunted inn, resident ghost Angelique (Cassandra Potenza) mistakes him for her own deceased fiancé, making things awkward.

Nobody Dumps My Daughter LIFE 7 p.m.

As Neil Sedaka is fond of saying, “Breaking up is hard to do.” Especially if you are dating Theresa (Jasmine Vega), whose mother, Mary (Ana Ortiz), will stop at nothing to keep her daughter in a relationship, including bribery and hiring a hitman.

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Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! This award-winning ensemble sketch comedy series has been entertaining audiences since 1976. Current cast members include Michael Che and Colin Jost. Ariana Grande hosts this episode. Stevie Nicks performs.

Austin City Limits WTVP 10:30 p.m.

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40 Year-Old Virgin, The +++ (2005, Romance) Steve Carell, Catherine Keener. Three co-workers unite to help their virgin buddy’s sex life. VH1 Fri. 5:30 p.m.

AAbbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein +++ (1948, Comedy) Bud Abbott, Lou Costello. Dracula (Bela Lugosi) wants to put porter’s (Lou Costello) brain in monster’s body. TCM Wed. 7 p.m.

Alambrista +++ (1978, Drama) Domingo Ambriz, Trinidad Silva. A Mexican farmer (Domingo Ambriz) crosses the border to work as an illegal alien. TCM Mon. 7 p.m.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy +++ (2004, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate. A 1970s newsman (Will Ferrell) feels threatened by a female employee (Christina Applegate). BRAVO Fri. 5:30 p.m., Fri. 10 p.m., E! Mon. 6 p.m., Mon. 8 p.m.

Ant-Man and The Wasp +++ (2018, Action) Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly. Ant-Man and the Wasp uncover secrets from the past while battling a powerful new enemy. TNT Thu. 4:30 p.m. Auntie Mame +++ (1958, Comedy) Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker. A bohemian socialite (Rosalind Russell) inspires her nephew to love life. TCMSat. 7 p.m.

Avengers, The +++ (2012, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. Superheroes join forces to save the world from an unexpected enemy. FX Thu. 6 p.m.

BBack to the Future Part II +++ (1989, Comedy)

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. Young man (Michael J. Fox) and an inventor (Christopher Lloyd) take a time machine to 2015. STZENCSun. 3:07 p.m.

Back to the Future Part III +++ (1990, Comedy) Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. A young man (Michael J. Fox) and an inventor (Christopher Lloyd) visit the Old West. STZENC Sun. 4:58 p.m. Bandslam +++ (2009, Romance) Aly Michalka, Vanessa Hudgens. A gifted singer-songwriter hires a new guy in town to help her fledgling rock band. BYUTV Thu. 8:07 p.m.

Beetlejuice +++ (1988, Comedy) Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin. Ghoul (Michael Keaton) helps dead couple (Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis) evict obnoxious homeowners. FREEFRM Mon. 7:55 p.m., Tue. 5:50 p.m., Thu. 8 p.m., Fri. 4:55 p.m., FX Sat. 10 p.m.

Black Panther +++ (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan. Black Panther must save his nation and the rest of the world from a powerful old enemy. TNT Sun. 9:45 p.m., Mon. 4 p.m.

Black Phone, The +++ (2021, Horror) Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames. A captive boy hears the voices of a killer’s previous victims through a disconnected phone. STZENC Tue. 11:15 p.m., Wed. 4:09 p.m.

Blackening, The +++ (2022, Comedy) Antoinette Robertson, Sinqua Walls. Old friends reunite for a weekend getaway, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer. STZENC Tue. 9:35 p.m. Bodies Bodies Bodies +++ (2022, Horror)

Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova. Stranded at a remote mansion, a group of 20-somethings play a party game that goes very, very wrong. PARSHO Thu. 4:25 p.m.

Breakfast Club, The +++ (1985, Comedy Drama) Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald. A teen wrestler (Emilio Estevez), rebel (Judd Nelson), brain, beauty (Molly Ringwald) and shy girl. IFC Sun. 3:45 p.m. Bronx Tale, A +++ (1993, Drama) Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri. Bus driver’s (Robert De Niro) son (Lillo Brancato) looks up to mob boss (Chazz Palminteri) in 1960s. BBCA Sun. 7:30 p.m. Bros +++ (2022, Romance) Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane. Sparks fly between two commitment-phobic men as they embark on something resembling a relationship. STZENC Sat. 8 p.m.

CCaged +++ (1950, Drama) Eleanor Parker, Agnes Moorehead. An innocent (Eleanor Parker) lands in a women’s prison with brutes. TCM Thu. 5:15 p.m. Cape Fear +++ (1991, Thriller) Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte. A psycho (Robert De Niro) preys on a

Southern couple (Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange) and their daughter. BBCA Fri. 7 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m.

Carol +++ (2015, Romance) Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara. Two women develop a fast bond that becomes a love with complicated consequences in 1950s Manhattan. TMC Mon. 11:30 p.m.

Casino +++ (1995, Crime Story) Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone. A bookie (Robert De Niro) and his pal (Joe Pesci) make a Las Vegas casino an empire. BBCA Sun. 3:30 p.m., Sun. 10 p.m., IFC Sat. 3:15 p.m.

Casino Royale +++ (2006, Action) Daniel Craig, Eva Green. James Bond (Daniel Craig) enters a high-stakes poker game with a man who finances terrorists. TMC Sat. 7 p.m.

Casper +++ (1995, Children) Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman. A teen who lost her mother befriends Casper while staying at a mean heiress’s haunted mansion. FREEFRM Sun. 3:20 p.m., Mon. 5:30

p.m., Tue. 3:30 p.m.

Dirty Dancing +++ (1987, Romance) Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze. Teen (Jennifer Grey) gets slinky with dance teacher (Patrick Swayze) in ‘63 Catskills. PARMT Mon. 9:30 p.m. #

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Civil War +++ (2024, Action) Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura. In a fractured near-future America, journalists race through battlefields to reach the White House. HBO Mon. 5:04 p.m., Thu. 11 p.m.

Contagion +++ (2011, Thriller) Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon. Around the world, doctors race to find a cure for a rapidly spreading virus that kills within days. SUNDANC Sun. 8:45 p.m.

Crazy Rich Asians +++ (2018, Romance) Constance Wu, Henry Golding. A woman learns more about her boyfriend and his family after traveling to Singapore for a wedding. BRAVO Fri. 3 p.m., E! Sat. 8:30 p.m.

Dances With Wolves ++++ (1990, History) Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell. A Union officer (Kevin Costner) at a frontier outpost befriends the Lakota and adopts their culture. BBCA Thu. 8 p.m. Deadpool 2 +++ (2018, Action) Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin. Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool joins forces with a team of mutants to fight the all-powerful Cable. FX Wed. 6:30 p.m., Thu. 3:30 p.m.

Dirty Harry +++ (1971, Action) Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino. A Magnum-powered San Francisco police inspector (Clint Eastwood) hunts a so-called Scorpio Killer. SUNDANC Sat. 4 p.m.

Django Unchained +++ (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz. A former slave and a German bounty hunter roam the American South in search of wanted criminals. PARMT Tue. 7 p.m., PARSHO Wed. 8 p.m.

Doctor Strange +++ (2016, Action) Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Dr. Stephen Strange discovers the world of magic after meeting the Ancient One. TNT Fri. 3:45 p.m.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde +++ (1941, Horror)

Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman. A Victorian London doctor (Spencer Tracy) drinks a potion and frees his bad side. TCM Sat. 5 p.m.

EEastern Promises +++ (2007, Crime Story) Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts. A man (Viggo Mortensen) with ties to a crime family in London crosses paths with a young midwife. TMC Sat. 9:30 p.m.

Edward Scissorhands +++ (1990, Fantasy)

Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder. A deceased inven-

tor’s creation becomes a celebrity when a cheery suburbanite brings him home. FREEFRM Mon. 3 p.m.

El Norte +++ (1983, Drama) Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando. Guatemalan brother (David Villalpando) and sister (Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez) flee to Los Angeles. TCM Mon. 9 p.m. Encanto +++ (2021, Animated) Voices of Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero. A Colombian girl must save an enchanted place that blesses children in her family with unique gifts. FREEFRM Wed. 7:50 p.m.

Face in the Crowd, A +++ (1957, Drama) Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal. TV woman (Patricia Neal) turns homespun bum (Andy Griffith) into rotten media hero. TCM Sun. 4:45 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off +++ (1986, Comedy) Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck. A teen (Matthew Broderick) plays hooky in Chicago with friends (Alan Ruck, Mia Sara). SUNDANC Mon. 5 p.m., Mon. 9:30 p.m.

Fly, The +++ (1986, Horror) Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis. A scientist’s (Jeff Goldblum) molecules merge with a fly’s in this remake of the 1958 shocker. AMC Mon. 3 p.m.

Frailty +++ (2002, Thriller) Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey. A seemingly normal father (Bill Paxton) goes on a killing spree. STZENC Mon. 8 p.m., Thu. 4:42 p.m.

Full Metal Jacket +++ (1987, War) Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin. A Marine and his companions endure basic training under a sadistic drill sergeant. TMC Wed. 7 p.m.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga +++ (2024, Action) Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth. Young Furiosa finds herself caught in the crossfire of two tyrannical warlords in the Wasteland. HBO Sun. 3:10 p.m.

Ghost +++ (1990, Fantasy) Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore. Slain yuppie (Patrick Swayze) reaches his lover (Demi Moore) with psychic’s (Whoopi Goldberg) help. TMC Thu. 7 p.m.

Godfather, The ++++ (1972, Crime Story) Marlon Brando, Al Pacino. Crime boss Vito Corleone and his sons rule their New York empire with mafia justice. PARSHO Mon. 10:35 p.m.

Gone With the Wind ++++ (1939, Romance) Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh. Civil War rogue Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) loves Southern belle Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh). TCM Tue. 9 p.m.

Goodfellas ++++ (1990, Crime Story) Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta. Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian rises through the ranks of an organized crime branch. IFC Sat. 7:15 p.m.

Grease +++ (1978, Musical) John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John. 1950s good girl (Olivia Newton-John) and greaser (John Travolta) try to be like each other. PARMT Mon. 7 p.m.

Grey Gardens +++ (1975, Documentary) Socialites Edith Bouvier Beale and daughter Edie become recluses in a decrepit New York mansion. TCM Sat. 9:45 p.m.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 +++ (2017, Sci-Fi) Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña. The team unravels the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage in the outer reaches of the galaxy. TNT Tue. 7 p.m.

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HHalloween ++++ (1978, Horror) Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis. An escaped masked killer stalks a baby sitter (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her friends on Halloween. AMC Mon. 9 p.m.

Hateful Eight, The +++ (2015, Western) Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell. While seeking shelter from a blizzard, bounty hunters, a prisoner and a sheriff meet four strangers. TMC Wed. 10:35 p.m. Heat +++ (1995, Crime Story) Al Pacino, Robert De Niro. A bank robber (Robert De Niro) leaves scant clues for a detective (Al Pacino). PARSHO Wed. 5 p.m.

Hitch +++ (2005, Romance) Will Smith, Eva Mendes. A smooth-talker (Will Smith) helps a shy accountant (Kevin James) woo an heiress. STZENC Sat. 9:59 p.m.

Hurt Locker, The +++ (2008, War) Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie. Members (Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie) of an elite bomb squad pull hazardous duty in Iraq. WPWR Sun. 3 p.m. Hustle & Flow +++ (2005, Drama) Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson. A pimp (Terrence Howard) wants to rap his way out of his dead-end life. TMC Fri. 10:05 p.m.

IItalian Job, The +++ (2003, Thriller) Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron. Master thief Charlie Croker and his crew plan to steal back their gold. PARMT Fri. 10 p.m.

Karate Kid, The +++ (1984, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita. Bullied teen (Ralph Macchio) learns karate from handyman Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita). BYUTV Sat. 7:05 p.m.

Knocked Up +++ (2007, Romance) Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl. A journalist’s one-night stand with an irresponsible slacker has an unforeseen consequence. BRAVO Fri. 7:30 p.m., E! Sun. 3 p.m., Sun. 8 p.m.

Last of the Mohicans, The +++ (1992, History) Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe. Cooper’s frontier tale of Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis), Chingachgook and Uncas. TCM Tue. 7 p.m.

Late Night With the Devil +++ (2023, Horror) David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon. In 1977 a television broadcast goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms. IFC Fri. 10 p.m. Lincoln Lawyer, The +++ (2011, Thriller) Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei. An unorthodox defense attorney takes the case of a playboy accused of attempted murder. TMC Sun. 7 p.m. Little Romance, A +++ (1979, Romance) Laurence Olivier, Diane Lane. An elderly con artist joins two adolescent runaways on a mad dash across Europe. TCM Sun. 7 p.m.

Lord of the Flies +++ (1963, Drama) James Aubrey, Tom Chapin. Schoolboys (James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards) turn savage stranded on a desert island. TCM Sat. 3:15 p.m.

Lost Boys, The +++ (1987, Horror) Jason Patric, Corey Haim. A woman (Dianne Wiest) and her sons (Jason Patric, Corey Haim) move to a town full of vampires. BBCA Sat. 4 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m. M

M3GAN +++ (2022, Horror) Allison Williams, Violet McGraw. A roboticist designs a lifelike doll for her niece, but it soon becomes violent and overprotective. STARZ Mon. 9:34 p.m.

Magnum Force +++ (1973, Action) Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook. Dirty Harry (Clint Eastwood) links vigilante killings to the police. SUNDANCSat. 6:15 p.m., Sat. 10:45 p.m.

Mean Girls +++ (2004, Comedy) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams. A teen (Lindsay Lohan) becomes friends with three cruel schoolmates. MTV Fri. 11:30 p.m.

Meet the Parents +++ (2000, Comedy) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller. A woman’s father (Robert De Niro) thinks her boyfriend (Ben Stiller) is unworthy. STZENC Fri. 7 p.m.

Men in Black +++ (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. A veteran (Tommy Lee Jones) and a rookie (Will Smith) track aliens on Earth. PARMT Sun. 5:30 p.m.

Monsters University +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman. Back in their college days, Mike and Sulley’s rivalry gets them kicked out of the Scare Program. FREEFRM Sat. 6:15 p.m.

Monsters, Inc. +++ (2001, Animated) Voices of John Goodman, Billy Crystal. A blue behemoth (John Goodman) and his one-eyed pal (Billy Crystal) scare children. FREEFRM Sat. 4:10 p.m.

My Man and I +++ (1952, Drama) Shelley Winters, Ricardo Montalban. A Mexican worker tries to restore the health of an alcoholic friend. TCMMon. 11:30 p.m.

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No Country for Old Men +++ (2007, Thriller) Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem. A hunter (Josh Brolin) becomes the hunted after taking money from the scene of a drug deal gone bad. PARSHO Sun. 5 p.m., Fri. 3 p.m.

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Orphanage, The +++ (2007, Thriller) Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo. After her adopted son disappears, a woman hears unquiet spirits in her childhood home. TMC Thu. 11:10 p.m.

Other Guys, The +++ (2010, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. Two desk-bound detectives (Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg) get a chance to work on a real case. PARMT Sat. 11:30 p.m.

PPast Lives +++ (2023, Romance) Greta Lee, Teo Yoo. After decades apart, two deeply connected childhood friends are reunited for one fateful week. TMC Sun. 3:30 p.m.

Poltergeist +++ (1982, Horror) Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams. Couple’s (Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth

Williams) little girl drawn into other dimension. TCM Thu. 11 p.m.

Primal Fear +++ (1996, Thriller) Richard Gere, Laura Linney. A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity-hungry lawyer (Richard Gere). TMCWed. 3:15 p.m.

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Raiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) braves snakes and Nazis to find the biblical ark of the covenant. PARMT Thu. 9:30 p.m.

Raintree County +++ (1957, Drama) Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor. A New Orleans belle lures a man away from his sweetheart and into marriage during the Civil War. TCM Tue. 4 p.m.

Raya and the Last Dragon +++ (2021, Animated) Voices of Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina. A lone warrior must track down the last dragon to save the world from ancient monsters. DISN Fri. 7 p.m.

Ready Player One +++ (2018, Sci-Fi) Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke. A teen searches for a hidden treasure in an expansive virtual reality universe in 2045. TNT Tue. 10 p.m.

Rear Window ++++ (1954, Thriller) James Stewart, Grace Kelly. A photographer (James Stewart) in a wheelchair spies on neighbors and sees a murder. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.

Rocky Balboa +++ (2006, Drama) Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young. Aging Rocky’s plan to fight a few small matches escalates into a battle with the world champion. TMC Sat. 5:15 p.m.

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Se7en +++ (1995, Thriller) Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman. Detectives (Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman) probe murders based on the seven deadly sins. BBCA Fri. 4 p.m.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings +++ (2021, Action) Simu Liu, Awkwafina. Martial-arts master Shang-Chi gets drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. FX Tue. 6 p.m.

Shrek 2 +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. A green ogre (Mike Myers) must meet his wife’s (Cameron Diaz) parents. NICK Fri. 6 p.m.

Sisters +++ (1973, Horror) Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt. Newswoman (Jennifer Salt), private eye (Charles Durning), Siamese twins (Margot Kidder), murder. TCM Thu. 9:15 p.m.

Sisu +++ (2022, Action) Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie. A vengeful Finnish prospector embarks on a bloody quest to retrieve his gold from Nazi soldiers. STARZ Tue. 4:55 p.m.

Slap Shot +++ (1977, Comedy Drama) Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean. An old-time hockey player (Paul Newman) tells his minor-league team to play dirty, and fans love it. TCM Sun. 9 p.m.

Somebody Up There Likes Me +++ (1956, Biography) Paul Newman, Anna Maria Pierangeli. New York street tough Rocky Graziano (Paul Newman) becomes middleweight boxing champion. TCM Wed. 3 p.m.

SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, The +++ (2015, Children) Voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke. SpongeBob and Plankton join forces against a pirate after the recipe for Krabby Patties is stolen. NICK Thu. 4 p.m., Fri. 3 p.m.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi +++ (1983, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Jedi knight Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) tries to identify Darth Vader. FX Fri. 6 p.m.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ++++ (1980, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia face Darth Vader’s wrath. FX Fri. 3 p.m.

Strange Interlude +++ (1932, Drama) Norma Shearer, Clark Gable. Fearing hereditary insanity, a woman has another man’s child. TCM Mon. 5 p.m.

Sunshine Cleaning +++ (2008, Comedy Drama) Amy Adams, Emily Blunt. Two sisters (Amy Adams, Emily Blunt) start a crime-scene-cleanup business.

STZENC Thu. 6:25 p.m.

Talented Mr. Ripley, The +++ (1999, Thriller) Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow. One young man (Matt Damon) begins to assume the identity of another (Jude Law). TMC Mon. 9:05 p.m.

Talk to Me +++ (2022, Drama) Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen. Friends unleash terrifying supernatural forces through an embalmed hand that can conjure spirits. PARSHO Mon. 9 p.m.

The Cotton Club Encore +++ (1984, Drama)

Richard Gere, Gregory Hines. A cornet player escorts gangster Dutch Schultz’s girlfriend amid gang war in late-1920s Harlem. STZENC Fri. 3:08 p.m. There’s Something About Mary +++ (1998, Romance) Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon. A remarkable woman (Cameron Diaz) attracts assorted admirers (Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller). STZENC Mon. 5:57 p.m. Thor: Ragnarok +++ (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston. Thor must battle the Hulk in a gladiatorial duel and save his home world from the all-powerful Hela. TNT Mon. 7 p.m., Tue. 4:15 p.m., Fri. 6:15 p.m.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas ++++ (1993, Animated) Voices of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon. The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown plans to kidnap Santa Claus and deliver chills instead of joy. FREEFRM Wed. 6:10 p.m.

Top Gun +++ (1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. A hot-shot Navy jet pilot (Tom Cruise) downs MiGs and loves an astrophysicist (Kelly McGillis). PARMT Wed. 10 p.m., Thu. 7 p.m.

Top Gun: Maverick +++ (2022, Action) Tom Cruise, Miles Teller. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell trains a new generation of Navy fighter pilots for a dangerous mission. PARMT Wed. 7 p.m.

Total Recall +++ (1990, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin. An earthman (Arnold Schwarzenegger) of the future goes to Mars, driven by nightmares of his past. PARSHO Wed. 3 p.m.

Tropic Thunder +++ (2008, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Jack Black. A pampered actor and his co-stars become part of a real war in a Southeast Asian jungle. PARSHO Tue. 3 p.m.

Truman Show, The +++ (1998, Comedy Drama) Jim Carrey, Laura Linney. A man’s life is arranged for him, captured on hidden cameras and broadcast internationally. TMC Sun. 5:15 p.m., Sat. 3:30 p.m. Truth +++ (2015, Drama) Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford. Controversy surrounds CBS anchor Dan Rather and “60 Minutes” producer Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett). TMC Mon. 7 p.m.

Twister +++ (1996, Action) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton. Storm-chasers (Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton) follow tornadoes in Oklahoma. TBS Sun. 9:30 p.m., TNT Thu. 7 p.m.

Twitches +++ (2005, Children) Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry. Reunited twins (Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry) use magic against evil. FREEFRM Thu. 11 p.m.

Undercover Brother +++ (2002, Comedy) Eddie Griffin, Chris Kattan. A low-rent private detective poses as a preppy nerd in order to foil a plot by conspirators. STZENC Thu. 8 p.m.

Virgin Suicides, The +++ (1999, Drama) James Woods, Kathleen Turner. Men reminisce about sisters whose parents quarantined them after one of the five killed herself. PARSHO Mon. 5:15 p.m.

Wag the Dog +++ (1997, Comedy Drama) Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro. Advisers (Robert De Niro, Anne Heche) try to prevent a presidential scandal. TCM Fri. 9:15 p.m.

Warriors, The +++ (1979, Action) Michael Beck, James Remar. Framed, members of a Coney Island street gang wage a desperate battle to reach their home turf. TMC Wed. 9 p.m. Wedding Crashers +++ (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn. Partygoers (Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn) spend a wild weekend with a politician’s family. COMEDY Sat. 10 p.m. Wolf of Wall Street, The +++ (2013, Comedy Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill. New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) develops habits of excess and corruption. PARSHO Tue. 7 p.m.

Wonder +++ (2017, Drama) Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson. A boy who has a facial deformity becomes a hero when he attends public school for the first time. BYUTV Sun. 5 p.m.

You Won’t Be Alone +++ (2022, Horror) Noomi Rapace, Anamaria Marinca. A young witch accidentally kills a peasant in a nearby village then takes the victim’s shape. STARZ Thu. 11:06 p.m. Young Adult +++ (2011, Romance) Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt. A writer (Charlize Theron) returns to her hometown to recapture her glory days and an old flame. TMC Tue. 5:25 p.m.

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