October 27 - November 2, 2024
“The Diplomat” is back with a second season Thursday, Oct. 31, on Netflix. Keri Russell (“The Americans”) returns as ambassador Kate Wyler.
David
Gyasi and Keri Russell in “The Diplomat”
celebrity update
Jerry O’Connell
BY JAY BOBBIN
OF THE TALK ON CBS
Q: How did Jerry O’Connell get the hosting job when Julie Chen Moonves was absent from “Big Brother” recently?
A: A combination of factors played into it, one of the biggest being O’Connell’s quick availability for the CBS show when a substitute was needed for Chen Moonves since she was continuing to test positive for COVID. She called in to that day’s edition of “The Talk,” the weekday CBS program of which she used to be a co-host (and of which O’Connell currently is), giving him pointers on how to handle the “Big Brother” job.
The episode involved a live eviction, the first time Chen Moonves had missed such a show, and it was fortunate that O’Connell is an avowed “Big Brother” fan. That surely gave him a leg up on who the players were and what the household dynamics were, so he already had done much of his homework in a sense when he was enlisted for the fill-in spot mere hours before the episode aired. While “The Talk” – which now is in its final season, slated to be over by the end of this year – and the syndicated game show “Pictionary” have been the main examples of O’Connell (also known for many performances as an actor) as a host lately, he has filled that function a number of times. Along with wife Rebecca Romijn, he had a brief stint hosting the CBS series “The Real Love Boat” in 2022, he was a guest host of the syndicated “Wendy Williams Show” several times, and he had his own syndicated talk show titled “Jerry O’” for a short time in the summer of 2019.
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AUTO RACING
Sunday
1:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREXNASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400. From Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (Live)
3 p.m. WLS WQAD WTVO Formula 1 Racing Mexico City Grand Prix. From Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. (Live)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Mexico City Grand Prix. From Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.
Monday
6 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Xfinity 500. From Oct. 29, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway. 10:45 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2022 Martinsville: Xfinity 500. From Oct. 30, 2022. 11 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Xfinity 500. From Oct. 29, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway.
Wednesday
6 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Xfinity 500. From Oct. 29, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway.
Thursday
11 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Xfinity 500. From Oct. 29, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway.
Friday
9 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Xfinity 500. From Oct. 29, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway. 1:25 p.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing São Paulo Grand Prix, Sprint Qualifying. From Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil. (Live)
Saturday
8:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing São Paulo Grand Prix, Sprint. Sprint race of round 21 of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, the São Paulo Grand Prix at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil. (Live)
3 p.m. WGN NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race at Martinsville. From Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. (Live)
4 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Xfinity 500. From Oct. 29, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway.
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Steelers take on the struggling Giants in Week 8 Monday Night matchup
A new week of NFL continues with another thrilling Monday night matchup. The New York Giants visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium Monday, Oct. 28, with all the action airing live on ESPN. It’s been a drama-filled season so far for the Steelers, as they cooled off quite a bit after starting the season 3-0. Head coach Mike Tomlin, it seems, has been continuously grappling with who to start at the quarterback position — Russell Wilson or Justin Fields.
Following their loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, that narrative has only grown louder, with the former first-round draft pick (Fields) having his worst game of the year — completing just 15 of 27 passes for 131 yards, while Wilson continues to watch from the sidelines.
While Fields has shown glimpses of what the Steelers could be, throwing for 961 yards and five touchdowns in 2024, the Steelers offensive game has remained largely inconsistent for the majority of the year, with the team averaging only 18 points per game and a struggling offensive line. Meanwhile, the Giants have also had their fair share of struggles, beginning the season with a two-game losing streak. However, despite the slow start, the Giants aren’t facing the same quarterback uncertainty, with Daniel Jones anchoring the position. So far, Jones has thrown for 1,138 yards, tossed six touchdowns and been intercepted just three times. With the Giants defense allowing only 20.8 points per game, look for both teams to establish a strong offensive game early. But with Pittsburgh’s continued quarterback dilemma, this Week 8 matchup will give the Giants a slight edge, as they look to further exploit the Steelers quarterback instability.
Full name: Justin Skyler
Fields
Birthdate: March 5, 1999
(25)
Birthplace: Kennesaw, Ga.
Height/weight: 6-3/227
pounds
Team(s): Pittsburgh Steelers (2024-present), Chicago Bears (2023-2021)
Honors and achievements: Big Ten MVP
BASEBALL
Monday
7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 World Series Game 3: Teams TBA. The top MLB teams battle for the 2024 World Series championship. (Live)
Tuesday
7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 World Series Game 4: Teams TBA. The top MLB teams battle for the 2024 World Series championship. (Live)
Wednesday
7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 World Series Game 5: Teams TBA. (If necessary) (Live)
BASKETBALL
Sunday
6 a.m. NBATV Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.
9 a.m. NBATV Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
12 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup 20242025: New York Knicks at Boston Celtics. From Oct. 22, 2024.
2 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup 20242025: Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers. From Oct. 22, 2024.
2:30 p.m. BSMW Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
4 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
5:30 p.m. BSMW Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
6 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
Monday
10 a.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
12 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
2 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
4 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6 p.m. BSMW Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic. From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. (Live)
6:30 p.m. NBATV Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (Live)
8:45 p.m. BSMW Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic. From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.
9 p.m. NBATV Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live)
2 a.m. NBATV Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston.
Tuesday
10:30 a.m. NBATV Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. 1:30 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
4 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6:30 p.m. TNT Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Live)
9 p.m. TNT New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (Live)
12:30 a.m. TNT Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
1 a.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
Wednesday
11 a.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6:15 p.m.
ESPN Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
8:35 p.m. ESPN San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder. From Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. (Live)
9 p.m. BSMW Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
3 a.m. ESPN San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder. From Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Thursday
12 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
2 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
4:30 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
7 p.m. NBATV Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (Live)
9:30 p.m. NBATV Phoenix Suns at LA Clippers. From Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Live)
1 a.m. BSMW Overtime Select Basketball Final: ISO WRLD vs. Double Dynasty. From OTE Arena in Atlanta.
2 a.m. NBATV Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.
Friday
11 a.m. NBATV Phoenix Suns at LA Clippers. From Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
1:30 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
3:30 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup
The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6 p.m. ESPN Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers. From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. (Live)
7 p.m. BSMW Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans. From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. (Live)
8:35 p.m. ESPN Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Live)
9:45 p.m. BSMW Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans. From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers. From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
3 a.m. ESPN Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Saturday
11 a.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
1:30 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
3:30 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup
The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
8:30 p.m. NBATV Miami Heat at Washington Wizards. From Mexico City Arena in Mexico City. (Live)
2 a.m. NBATV Miami Heat at Washington Wizards. From Mexico City Arena in Mexico City.
FOOTBALL
Sunday
(2020), 2x Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2019, 2020), 2x Big Ten Quarterback of the Year (2019, 2020)
2 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
4 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6 p.m. BSMW Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
12 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ Green Bay Packers at Jacksonville Jaguars. Jordan Love and the Packers await the Jaguars in their return from a two-week stay in England. Green Bay is 5-2 alltime versus Jacksonville and won the past three meetings. The Pack are 2-0 in true road games after losing in Brazil to begin 2024. (Live) WBBM WHBF WIFR Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals vie for their first home win of the season as the Eagles fly into the Queen City. The last meeting ended in a 23-23 tie in 2021. Cincinnati lost to New England, Washington and Baltimore at Paycor Stadium in 2024 by a total of 14 points. (Live) WHIO NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live) WMBD Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans. The Texans return home seeking a season-series sweep of the rival Colts. In Week 1, Houston hung
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on for a 29-27 victory at Indianapolis. C.J. Stroud (HOU) completed 24-of-32 attempts for 234 yards and two TDs in the win. Houston is 3-0 at home. (Live)
3:25 p.m. WBBM WHBF WIFR WMBDChicago Bears at Washington Commanders. Caleb Williams comes home as his Bears line up against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. Williams, born and raised in Washington, D.C., was picked first in the 2024 draft, while Daniels went second. Williams has two TD passes through two road games. (Live)
WHIO NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live)
7:15 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREXDallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers. The Cowboys return from their bye for a prime-time showing with the 49ers. San Francisco has taken a 20-19-1 lead in the all-time series after two straight postseason victories, and a 42-10 drubbing in a similar Sunday night affair in October 2023. (Live)
1 a.m. ESPN2 College Football All the action from NCAA college football.
Monday
1 p.m. NFLNET Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers. The Cowboys return from their bye for a prime-time showing with the 49ers. San Francisco has taken a 20-19-1 lead in the all-time series after two straight postseason victories, and a 42-10 drubbing in a similar Sunday night affair in October 2023.
7 p.m. WLS WQAD WTVO New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers. The Giants play the Steelers on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh’s three-game series win streak spans from 2012 to 2020. The Giants are 2-1 on the road this season, defeating the Browns 21-15 and Seahawks 29-20 after falling to the Commanders 21-18. (Live)
7:15 p.m. ESPN New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers. The Giants play the Steelers on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh’s three-game series win streak spans from 2012 to 2020. The Giants are 2-1 on the road this season, defeating the Browns 21-15 and Seahawks 29-20 after falling to the Commanders 21-18. (Live)
ESPN2 Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers. From Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Live) NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live)
2:15 a.m. NFLNET New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers. The Giants play the Steelers on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh’s three-game series win streak spans from 2012 to 2020. The Giants are 2-1 on the road this season, defeating the Browns 21-15 and Seahawks 29-20 after falling to the Commanders 21-18.
2:30 a.m. ESPN2 College Football All the action from NCAA college football.
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Tuesday
1 p.m. NFLNET New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers. The Giants play the Steelers on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh’s three-game series win streak spans from 2012 to 2020. The Giants are 2-1 on the road this season, defeating the Browns 21-15 and Seahawks 29-20 after falling to the Commanders 21-18.
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 Louisiana at Texas State. From Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. (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.
5 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 Kennesaw State at Western Kentucky. From Houchen Industries L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. (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.
5 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. ESPN Tulane at Charlotte. From Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Live) ESPN2 North Carolina Central at South Carolina State. From Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, S.C. (Live)
7:15 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
11:15 p.m. NFLNET Houston Texans at New York Jets. From MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
3 a.m. ESPN Tulane at Charlotte. From Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
5 a.m. NFLNET Houston Texans at New York Jets. From MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Friday
1 p.m. NFLNET Houston Texans at New York Jets. From MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 South Florida at Florida Atlantic. From FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. (Live)
7 p.m. NFLNET Houston Texans at New York Jets. From MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
5 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
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.
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD Air Force at Army. From Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y. (Live)
2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
2:30 p.m. ESPN KLJB WBBM WFLD WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD WYZZ Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live) WLS WQAD WTVO Florida vs. Georgia. From EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. (Live)
3 p.m. ESPN2 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 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. ESPN2 Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
8 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
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.
HOCKEY
Sunday
6 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Montreal Canadiens. From the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Tuesday
6 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Ottawa Senators. From the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario. (Live)
6:30 p.m. ESPN New York Rangers at Washington Capitals. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Live)
9 p.m. ESPN Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks. From the SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, Calif. (Live)
11 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Ottawa Senators. From the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario.
3 a.m. ESPN New York Rangers at Washington Capitals. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday
3 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Ottawa Senators. From the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario.
9 p.m. TNT Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Live)
BY ALEX HENDRY
MLB World Series
1) The first official Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series took place in 1903. The championship-winning Boston Americans defeated which currently-active MLB franchise?
2) Name the first Japanese-born player to have been named a World Series MVP.
3) Who pitched the first perfect game in World Series history at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 8, 1956?
4) Which pitcher started three different games in the 2011 World Series?
5) Following the New York Giants refusal to participate in the 1904 World Series, what is the only other year in baseball to have not held a scheduled World Series?
6) Name the only current MLB franchise to have never reached the World Series.
7) Coming up clutch! Who made World Series history by hitting the first pinch-hit home run in 1947 off of Ralph Branca?
8) Featuring a talented roster of future Hall of Famers and their eye-popping uniforms, which MLB franchise won three consecutive World Series from 1972-1974?
9) Breaking the curse after 108 years, who was the manager of the World Series-winning 2016 Chicago Cubs?
10) Which two Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers were both named World Series co-MVP’s in 2001?
Thursday
6 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Live)
11 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Friday
6 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
3 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Saturday
6 p.m. BSMW Toronto Maple Leafs at St. Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (Live)
HORSE RACING
Friday
3 p.m. USA Horse Racing Breeders’ Cup World Championships. From Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. (Live)
Saturday
1 p.m. USA Horse Racing Breeders’ Cup World Championships. From Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. (Live)
2:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREXHorse Racing Breeders’ Cup World Championships. From Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. (Live)
5 p.m. USA Horse Racing Breeders’ Cup World Championships. From Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. (Live)
SKATING
Sunday
11 a.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREXFigure Skating ISU Grand Prix: Skate Canada International. From Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Live)
SOCCER
Sunday
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Chelsea vs. Newcastle United. From Stamford Bridge in London. (Live)
4:30 p.m. TNT Women’s International Soccer Friendlies United States vs. Iceland. From GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn. (Live)
Wednesday
6 p.m. TNT Women’s International Soccer Friendlies United States vs. Argentina. From Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Ky. (Live)
Saturday
7:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Newcastle United vs. Arsenal. From St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. (Live)
10 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Southampton vs. Everton. From St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, Hampshire, England. (Live)
12:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX Premier League Soccer Teams TBA. Action from English Premier League Soccer matches. (Live)
4 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Seattle Reign at Orlando Pride. From Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Live)
6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Washington Spirit at NC Courage. From WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. (Live)
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10) Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling
9) Joe Maddon
8) Oakland Athletics
7) Yogi Berra
6) Seattle Mariners
5) 1994 (canceled due to players’ strike)
4) Chris Carpenter
3) Don Larsen
2) Hideki Matsui (2009)
1) Pittsburgh Pirates
Monday
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318 545 PARSHO (6:00) <+++ The Aviator ('04) <+++ A.I.: Artificial Intelligence ('01)Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Haley Joel Osment. <++ The Last Voyage of the Demeter ('23) Aisling Franciosi, Corey Hawkins. <+++ Talk to Me ('22) Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Sophie Wilde. (:15) <++ Jennifer's Body ('09)Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Megan Fox. <+++ Tropic Thunder ('08)
535 STZENC (7:35) < How the Gringo Stole Christmas <+++ No Name on the Bullet ('59) (:20) <++ Retribution ('23) Noma Dumezweni, Lilly Aspell, Liam Neeson. (:55) <++ Hulk ('03)Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Eric Bana. (:20) <+++ The Best Man ('99) Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs. (:25) <+++ Hitch ('05) Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Will Smith.
109 139 247 TBS (7:00) < Beetlejuice <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Michael Keaton. <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Michael Keaton. <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Michael Keaton. <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Michael Keaton. <+++ Beetlejuice
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608 327 553 TMC (7:20) < Hearts Beat Loud ('18) <++ Kiss the Girls ('97) Ashley Judd,Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman. <+++ Casino Royale ('06) Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Daniel Craig. < Black Lotus ('23)Frank Grillo, Roland Møller, Rico Verhoeven. (:05) <+++
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BY SARAH PASSINGHAM
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Though Sam (Bridget Everett) may appear to be a true Kansan on the surface, she has always struggled to fit in with her hometown. Grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don’t fit in but don’t give up. In Season 3 of “Somebody Somewhere,” premiering Sunday, Oct. 27, on HBO and Max, we see growth against all odds. Check out the trailer: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=J1BihonDew8
‘The West Wing’ alum joins new season of ‘The Diplomat’
This conspiracy goes all the way to the top. The political thriller “The Diplomat” is back for a second season on Netflix Thursday, Oct. 31, with Keri Russell (“The Americans”) returning as American ambassador to the United Kingdom, Kate Wyler. This season, Kate struggles with the realization that the British government was behind a deadly bombing of one of its own ships in the Persian Gulf — the attack that led to her reassignment in the series premiere.
Burdened by the knowledge of possible treason, Kate fights to find the truth and prove who ordered the strike. But in a world like Kate’s where information is currency, who can she trust? The ambassador is never truly alone, and as evidenced by the events of the first season, even her most personal secrets become public knowledge without ever having to spill them herself.
Also returning this season are David Gyasi (“Carnival Row”) as U.K. foreign secretary Austin Dennison; Ali Ahn (“Agatha All Along”) as CIA station chief Eidra Park; Ato Essandoh (“Chicago Med”) as Stuart Heyford, deputy chief of mission of the U.S. embassy; Celia Imrie (“Better Things”) as campaign manager Margaret Roylin; Rory Kinnear (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”) as Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge and
Stan Smith (Seth MacFarlane) is the patriarch of the ultimate all-American family. As the intense father fails to separate his work at the CIA from his home life, he pulls his family into all kinds of mayhem in search for the American dream. Premiering its 19th season Monday, Oct. 28, on TBS, the long-running animated sitcom “American Dad” brings back more machismo-driven shenanigans. Check out past episodes of the series, as well as a trailer for Season 19, at www.tbs.com/shows/ american-dad
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Miguel Sandoval (“Sugar”) as Secretary of State Miguel Ganon.
A career diplomat, Kate proved to be an unpolished gem in the more forward-facing role as ambassador to the U.K. during the first season of “The Diplomat.” Though she arrived ready to work, Kate quickly learned that there was more to her reassignment than what was on the surface.
President William Rayburn (Michael McKean, “Better Call Saul”) and his chief of staff, Billie Appiah (Nana Mensah, “Presumed Innocent”), sprung the more public position on the very no-frills Kate as a means of vetting her for the soon-to-be-vacated VP seat. Now caught up on the plan, Kate faces down Vice President Grace Penn, portrayed by new cast member Allison Janney (“Palm Royale”), who is not about to back down.
Debora Cahn (“Grey’s Anatomy”), creator of “The Diplomat,” shared with Tudum a bit about her fellow “The West Wing” alum, Janney’s, role in the new season saying, “the VP thinks Kate’s after her job ... and she’s not entirely wrong. Kate thinks she understands the VP. She is mistaken.” After getting the lay of the land on the other side of the pond, Kate is more ready than ever for a fight — whether it’s for the title of VP or holding a government responsible for murders it tried to pin on other nations.
The Russo family is back! More than a decade after the end of the original series, “Wizards of Waverly Place,” the new spinoff series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” premieres Tuesday, Oct. 29, on Disney Channel. With the original Russo kids all grown up, the new series finds Justin (David Henrie) with a family of his own and attempting to embrace normal life. But, when his sister Alex (Selena Gomez) shows up with Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a young wizard in need of mentoring, Justin dusts off his magical skills to help out. Find cast bios, photos and more at www.dgepress.com/disneybrandedtelevision/ shows/wizards
Keri Russell stars in “The Diplomat”
Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett in “Somebody Somewhere”
Don’t Scream, It’s Me LIFE 7 p.m.
Fifteen years ago, Drew (Nathanael Vass) was convicted of bank robbery and sent away to prison. So, imagine the surprise when he turns up in the backyard of his ex-girlfriend, Liz (Kaylah Zander), asking her to hide him after he’s escaped prison.
Hocus Pocus 2 WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
The fiendish child-eating Sanderson Sisters (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) are once again roused from their cursed prison by some unknowing young girls in modern day Salem, Mass., in this sequel to the classic Halloween comedy.
Tracker WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7:30 p.m.
In this series, Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) travels the U.S. in his camper, helping people find their missing loved ones, solving mysteries and assisting the police all while dealing with his own issues caused by his complicated family relationships.
The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.
When a murder takes place in the quiet town of Marlow, England, retired archaeologist Judith Potts (Samantha Bond) feels the urge to investigate with the help of friends Suzie Harris (Jo Martin) and Becks Starling (Cara Horgan) in this series premiere.
Outrageous Pumpkins FOOD 9 p.m.
For their final challenge, host Damaris Phillips tasks the finalists with craving pumpkins that add a scary twist to classic children’s stories. With $50,000 on the line, they just need to impress judges Terri Hardin, Dan Langan and Duff Goldman.
Somebody Somewhere HBO 9:30 p.m.
Beginning its third and final season, this warm hug of a series follows Sam (Bridget Everett), a native Kansan who feels like a fish out of water. While using her love of singing as a safe place, she bonds with friends who help her keep her dreams alive.
and the Last Crusad e ('89) Sean Connery,Harrison
Noma Dumezweni, Lilly Aspell, Liam Neeson. <++ Saw X ('23) Shawnee Smith, Synnøve Macody Lund, Tobin Bell. Serial killer John Kramer turns the tables on con artists. <++ The Exorcist III ('90)Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, George C. Scott.A murder investigation leads to a clas h with the devil.
109 139 247 TBS (5:00) <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Alec Baldwin,Geena Davis, Michael Keaton. <++ The Mummy ('99) Rachel Weisz, John Hannah,Brendan Fraser. Movie
46 183 280 TLC 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Da ys 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Da ys "Things Fall Apart" (N) Sister Wives "Labor of Love" (N) 90 Day Fiancé (N) 90 Day Fiancé "Things Fall Apart"
608 327 553 TMC (5:30) <++ Flypaper ('11) Ashley Judd, Patrick Dempsey. <+++ Casino Royale ('06) Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Daniel Craig. James Bond (Daniel
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('21) Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Alexander Skarsgård.
Kong: Skull Island ('17) Samuel L. Jackson,Brie Larson,Tom Hiddleston.
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('90) Gary Busey,Danny Glover. <++ Alien vs. Predator ('04) <++ Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem ('07) <+++ Us ('19) Lupita Nyong'o T <++ Halloween ('18) Judy Greer, Jamie Lee Curtis. <+++ The Incredible Hulk ('08) Edward Norton. <+++ Thor ('11) Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth. <++ Thor: The Dark World ('13) Chris Hemsworth. W (7:00) <+ Morbius <+++ X-Men: First Class ('11) James McAvoy <+++ X-Men: Days of Future Past ('14) James McAvoy,Hugh Jackman <++ The Wolverine ('13) Hugh Jackman. Th (7:00) < Poltergeist <++ Glass ('19) James McAvoy,Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis. <+ The Happening ('08) Mark Wahlberg <++ The Village ('04) Bryce Dallas Howard. <+++ Signs ('02) Mel Gibson F <+ What Happens in Vegas ('08) <+ This Means War ('12) <++ Sweet Home Alabama ('02) Reese Witherspoon. <+ Baywatch ('17) Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson. <+ The Waterboy
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W (7:30) < Parallel ('24) <+++ Flatliners ('90) Kiefer Sutherland. <+++ Witness ('85) Harrison Ford. <++ El Chicano ('18) Raúl Castillo. <++++ The Godfather ('72) Al Pacino,Marlon Brando. Th (7:25) < The Day After Tomorrow <++ Sasquatch Sunset ('24) <++ Scary Movie 4 ('06) (:25) <++ Scream VI ('23) Melissa Barrera. <++ The Last Voyage of the Demeter ('23) <+++ Talk to Me ('22)
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Magnolia ('99) Julianne Moore, Jason Robards.
Prince of Tides ('91) Nick Nolte.
Cloud Atlas ('12) Tom Hanks.
Hoarders
A&E 7 p.m.
As George Carlin liked to say, “We all need a place for our stuff.” And that place appears to be the house of Bruce and Cathy, who’ve collected a huge amount of clutter over the years. The team helps them clean out so they can have a healthier space.
Lioness PARSHO 7 p.m.
Don’t expect a comfortable family life when you operate on the fringes. In this Season 2 premiere, the action gets closer to home when Joe (Zoe Saldana), Kyle (Thad Luckinbill) and the team must retrieve a government official kidnapped by a cartel.
Poppa’s House
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7:30 p.m.
Damon Wayans and son Damon Wayans Jr. star in this new CBS comedy. The series follows legendary talk show host Poppa (Wayans) as he balances new challenges at work and at home. Meanwhile, Poppa’s adult son (Wayans Jr.) seeks guidance from his father.
The Wranglers WGN 8 p.m.
Viewers get an inside look into the lives of the professional cowboys and cowgirls working at the Circle Bar Dude Ranch in Montana. As new ranch workers Chase and Royce arrive to start the party, a group of city boys get competitive with the wranglers.
I Love a Mama’s Boy TLC 8 p.m.
Matt takes another try at dating but gets a lot more than a date! Janelle’s family turns up the pressure to move, leaving Tina feeling dethroned. Dia feels demoted when Shahid gets real. Things go downhill fast when Shirlene surprises Austin and Kris.
Brilliant Minds KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 9 p.m.
It’s a potential special delivery when Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team of interns head back to high school to treat a group of pregnant teenagers. However, is this an actual epidemic or could it be a case of mistaken testing?
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Schreiber,Camille Cottin, Helen Mirren. (:10) <++ Brooklyn's Finest ('09) Don Cheadle, Richard Gere.
Barrymore, Rob Schneider ,Adam Sandler. <+ That's My Boy ('12) Andy Samberg,Adam Sandler.
FBI
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7 p.m.
Maggie (Missy Peregrym), OA (Zeeko Zaki) and the bureau’s best put their skills, intellect and tactical abilities to the test as they work to stop some of the U.S.’s most audacious criminals before they unleash something unthinkable on New York.
Dancing With the Stars WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
With the Mirror Ball trophy in sight, can the remaining celebrity dancers put together a performance with their pro dancer partners that will blow away overly critical judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli? Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host.
Last Bite Hotel FOOD 8 p.m.
As the competition reaches its final challenge, host Tituss Burgess invites Alex Guarnaschelli, Cat Cora and Jose Garces to serve as guest judges. Can the remaining competitors do enough to impress these guests and win the $250,000 grand prize?
The Voice
KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 8 p.m.
The competition intensifies as the Battle Rounds continue. With coaches Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani and Reba McEntire each putting up two of their singers to compete in this round of competition, shocking developments are afoot.
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez FX 9 p.m.
Aaron (Josh Andres Rivera) continues to unravel as his paranoia goes off the charts. A late-night run-in with Odin Lloyd (J. Alex Brinson), Shaneah’s (Khail Bryant) boyfriend, leaves Lloyd shot to death and Aaron as the prime suspect.
Frontline WTTW WTVP 9 p.m.
This new documentary examines the changing views and updated experiences of the American public from 2020 to 2024 by revisiting American voters featured four years ago in order to see if their opinions and thoughts have changed as another election nears.
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"William Rouse" Snapped "Sante Kimes" Snapped "Thomas Gilbert, Jr. " Snapped "Maria Hernandez " Snapped "Olicia Lee"
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('23) Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Flynn, Anthony Hopkins.
Hostel Part II ('07) Roger Bart, Heather Mat arazzo, Lauren German. (:40) <+ I Spit on Your Grave 2 ('13)Joe Absolom,Yavor Baharov,Jemma Dallender. A woman takes revenge on the men who brutalized her.
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Shutter ('08) Joshua Jackson.
Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald. (:40)
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“Buy It Now” - Season 1 (Oct. 30)
J.B. Smoove hosts this new business competition, where entrepreneurs get 90 seconds to pitch their product to an audience of potential customers: e 100. If e 100 like the product and price, then the entrepreneurs go to a panel of Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs. e panel selects which products join Amazon’s exclusive Buy It Now Store and award one entrepreneur $20,000 each episode.
“Born in the Wild” - Season 1 (Oct. 31) is unscripted series follows families as they take one step beyond homebirth and make the powerful choice to experience childbirth in the great outdoors.
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“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” - Season 1 (Oct. 30)
“Tom Papa: Home Free” (Oct. 29)
From the sheer bliss of a hot shower to the saucy joys of an empty nest, Tom Papa tackles aging, parenthood and more in this witty comedy special.
Aidy
Bryant
Q: Why did Aidy Bryant leave “Saturday Night Live”?
A spino of the hit, early 2000s Disney Channel Original series “Wizards of Waverly Place,” this new family sitcom sees Justin Russo (David Henrie) grown up and having given up magic to lead a normal life with his wife, Giada (Mimi Gianopulos, “Rutherford Falls”), and kids Roman (Alkaio iele) and Milo (Max Matenko).
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A: The question of why someone leaves long-running comedy showcase “Saturday Night Live” is a tricky one. Occasionally, they will leave because they get a big offer of a movie or something, but it seems more often that people just leave because of a vague feeling that it’s time.
That was the case for Aidy Bryant (“Human Resources”), who was on the show for 10 years, from 2012 to 2022.
“If it weren’t for COVID, I probably would have left a few years earlier,” she told Variety magazine in 2022. “I kept trying to seek one last normal year. This year wasn’t the normal year that I hoped for, but it was closer to that. It was like, ‘OK, it’s really time now.’ And 10 felt like a nice, solid round number.”
One of the other things that made her final years less than normal was the fact that she was simultaneously producing and starring in her own Hulu series, “Shrill.”
She did so with “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels’s blessing, but it took a toll.
“Those years, it wasn’t uncommon for me to work a 12-hour day on ‘Shrill’ and then continue to work all day at ‘SNL’ — and all night! So it would be a 22-hour day. I can’t do that anymore.”
“Shrill” ended in 2021 after three seasons, but Bryant already has two more shows in development.
One of them, “Cheeky,” is a passion project that takes a fun and funny look at the human body. Based on a book of the same name by Ariella Elovic, Bryant has been trying to get this made into a series for a while now.
Meanwhile, she’s also developing a comedy series for Peacock called “Lonely Hearts Club,” about a woman who falls in love with a con man.
It’s “based on a real crime that happened in the ‘40s,” she told The Hollywood Reporter, “so that’s been really fun to write. It’s an odd tone, kind of scary but funny.”
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12. Bi- halved
13. Mr. Rubik
14. Watched on-line
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17. Gary Oldman series
19. Netflix series about Pablo Escobar
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23. “The Waste Land” poet
24. Burke of “Designing Women”
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21. Talk show host who played Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray” (1988)
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33. “Sorry”
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36. Soft and lustrous
37. Aunts, in Spain
38. Makes a boo-boo
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43. Pitches in the paper
44. Tennis call
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Unsellable Houses
HGTV 7 p.m.
Familiarity may breed contempt for a couple who absolutely love their neighborhood, but are completely sick of their home. Even though they’ve raised all of their children there, they need Lyndsay and Leslie to help them decide to update or move on.
The Challenge
MTV 7 p.m.
Things are getting stressful as the remaining contestants can see the finish line. But first, three of them are on the outside looking in when they must complete an intense obstacle course to stay in the game. Then, another player takes off the gloves.
American Pickers
HISTORY 8 p.m.
It takes one to know one, and Mike definitely knows one when he finds a new friend in an old Wisconsin railroad town. While there, he discovers more than he could imagine in a space untouched by time. Then, Robbie falls in love with a DIY DeLorean.
Abbott Elementary WLS WQAD WTVO 8:30 p.m.
Having already dealt with problems from a neighboring construction site and a case of ringworm, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and the teachers of Willard R. Abbott Elementary are hopefully ready for anything this new school year can throw at them.
Grotesquerie FX 9 p.m.
Det. Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash) and Sister Megan Duval (Micaela Diamond) have been one step behind a series of terrifying crimes in their small community. In this season finale, will the answers they seek bring an end to the madness or lead to more evil?
Secrets of the Dead WTTW WTVP 9 p.m.
This time, PBS’s long-running investigative series dives deep into the secrets of a female skeleton dating back to 1650. Buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe, she is believed to be a vampire. But is that the truth?
on Your Grave 3 ('15) Jen Landon, Gabriel Hogan, Sarah Butler. A woman seeks grisly revenge again st a group of rapists. (:25) <++ Saw X ('23) Tobin
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Best Friends
('06)
Lawyer ('11)Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, Matthew McConaughey. A lawyer defends a playboy accused of attempted murder.
Sahara ('05) Steve Zahn,Penélope Cr uz,Matthew McConaughey. Adventurers search for a Confederate ship in Africa. (:05) < Outlaw Posse ('24)William Mapother, Mario Van Peebles
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Bride of Frankenstein
TCM 5:30 p.m.
This 1935 sequel to horror classic “Frankenstein” finds Baron Frankenstein (Colin Clive), having somehow survived the events of the last film, creating a frizzy-haired mate (Elsa Lanchester) for his titular monster (Boris Karloff).
Halloween AMC 6 p.m.
Fifteen years ago, a young Michael Myers (Tony Moran) brutally murdered his sister. Now, while being transferred for a court date, he escapes and returns to his hometown where he targets Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her friends as his next victims.
Hell’s Kitchen KLJB WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Things are heating up for one of television’s most competitive cooking shows as chef Gordon Ramsay puts talented culinary experts through their paces as they hope to not only outlast the competitors, but also walk away with a head chef job and $250,000.
Law & Order
KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7 p.m.
After a student is accused of murdering a teacher, Price (Hugh Dancy) and Maroun (Odelya Halevi) challenge the school’s policies as the suspect’s age complicates the case. Meanwhile, Shaw’s (Mehcad Brooks) efforts to engage with the suspect backfire.
Scrabble WGN 7 p.m.
Best get those dictionaries ready as host Raven-Symoné has a new set of contestants to battle it out for $10,000 on this TV-ready version of the classic board game. For whatever reason, champion seems to be spelled with the letter Q.
Ghosts
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7:30 p.m.
Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) try their best to maintain order at their bed and breakfast, even though it’s resided primarily by an eccentric group of ghosts who used to live there. It takes more than a basket of scones to keep guests.
Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray. A long-dead Carpathian warlock attempts to return to Earth. <+++ Ghostbusters ('84)Dan Aykroyd,Harold Ramis, Bill Murray. (:50) <++ Ghostbusters II ('89)Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver,Bill Murray. A long-dead Carpathian warlock attempts to return to Earth. (:40) <+++ Don't Breathe ('16)
109 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang <+++ The Goonies ('85) Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen,Sean Astin.
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<+ Cabin Fever ('16) Matthew Daddario, Samuel Davis, Nadine Crocker. (:45) < Out of Darkness ('22)Kit Young, Chuku Modu, Safia Oakley-Green.
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NBA Basketball ESPN 6 p.m.
After a first-round exit in the 2024 NBA playoffs at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic look to redeem themselves when they head to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Happy’s Place
KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7 p.m.
When Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her late father’s tavern, she discovers she has a co-owner in Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a half-sister she never knew existed. She invites her to move in, but Isabella thinks it may not be the best idea.
Belle Collective OWN 7 p.m.
The amazing boss women of Jackson, Miss., return in this season premiere to show that mixing business and personal is the hallmark of a true Southern belle. The ladies balance friendship, business, philanthropy and relationships.
Shark Tank WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
The Sharks, including Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran and Lori Greiner, sense blood in the water and look to cut deals that will not only make small businesses bigger, but will also make them the most money possible for the lowest investment they can get.
141 241 241 PARMT Two Half Men Two Half Men <+++ Twister ('96) Bill Paxton ,Cary Elwes, Helen Hunt.
Endurance NGC 8 p.m.
Nearly 110 years after being stuck in the ice of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea, filmmaker Frank Hurley chronicles Ernest Shackleton and crew’s two years of survival abroad the Endurance and the 2022 expedition to find their ship’s wreckage.
Blue Bloods
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 9 p.m.
Despite hoping to improve the troubled relationship between the NYPD and the Fire Department, Frank (Tom Selleck) finds himself caught in the middle of a conflict between Commissioner Radley (Mira Sorvino) and Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh).
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<+++ Top Gun ('86) Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, Tom Cruise.
750 318 545 PARSHO (5:00) <+++ Looper ('12) Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis. (P) <++++ Goodfellas ('90) Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro. Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian rises through the ranks of an organized crime branch. (P) <++ Last Man Standing ('96)Christopher Walken, Bruce Dern, Bruce Willis. (P) (:15) < Prospect ('18)Sophie Thatcher, Jay Duplass, Pedro Pascal.
630 340 535 STZENC (:15) <++ Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul ('22) Sterling K. Brown ,Austin Crute, Regina Hall. <++ The Bone Collector ('99) Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington. A paralyzed detective guides the hunt for a serial killer. <++ John Q ('02)Robert Duvall, James Woods, Denzel Washington. A father resorts to vi olence to obtain a heart for his son.
<+++ Django Unchained ('12) Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio,Jamie Foxx (:45) <+ Law Abiding Citizen ('09) Jamie Foxx
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Broadbent, Tom Hanks.
Potter ('06) Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson, Renée Zellweger. (:35) <+++ Seabiscuit ('03)Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Tobey Maguire. Three men (Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper) lead a racehorse to glory in the 1930s.
Simple Plan ('98) Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton. (P)
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('17)
Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Chris Hemsworth. All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (N) <++ Aquaman ('18) Amber Heard,Willem Dafoe, Jason Momoa.
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('15) Michiel Huisman, Kathy Baker, Blake Lively. (P) (:05) <++++ Forrest Gump ('94)Robin Wright,Gary Sinise, Tom Hanks. <++++ Saving Private Ryan ('98) Edward Burns,Tom Sizemore, Tom Hanks. (:20) <+++ 3:10 to Yuma ('07)Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Russell Crowe. (P)
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('15)
The Dark World ('13) Chris Hemsworth. (:55) <++ About My Father ('23)Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Sebastian Maniscalco. (:25) <+++ Ant-Man ('15) Michae Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Paul Rudd. <++ The Bone Collector ('99) Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington. <++ Thor: The Dark World ('13) Chris Hemsworth.
109 139 247 TBS <++ The Greatest Showma n ('17) (:15) < Charlie and the Chocolate Factor y (:15) <++ Jack Frost ('98) Kelly Preston, Michael Keaton. <++ Fred Claus ('07) Paul Giamatti, Vince Vaughn. <+++ Elf ('03)
TLC Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper I Love a Mama's Boy I Love a Mama's Boy I Love a Mama's Boy
TMC (7:30) <+++ A.I.: Artificial Intelligence ('01)
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Beetlejuice ('88)Alec Baldwin,Geena Davis, Michael Keaton.
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trivia quiz
BY MICHELLE ROSE
Screams on screen: TV vampires
Questions:
1) Laszlo, Nadja, Nandor or Colin Robinson — which housemate is the oldest vampire in “What We Do in the Shadows”?
2) Which 1960s soap opera featured a lovelorn vampire?
3) In the Anne Rice novel “Interview With the Vampire,” Claudia is five years old when she is turned. How old is she in the AMC series?
4) In the TV series “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” what is Spike’s real name?
5) Which “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”/“Angel” character was Angel’s sire, the one who turned him into a vampire?
6) Which female character was the first to be turned into a vampire in “Vampire Diaries,” and the first vampire to be killed off?
7) What (fictional) town is “True Blood” set in?
8) Which former teen idol played a vampire working as an LAPD detective in the 1989 TV movie “Nick Knight”?
9) Which character in “The Originals” cast the spell that created the Original vampires?
10) In the “Castlevania” TV series, what was Dracula’s human wife accused of?
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“Meet Me Next Christmas” (Netflix — Nov. 6, Movie Premiere)
In pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, Layla (Christina Milian) must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert. Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Kalen Allen, Nikki Duval and Wesley French also star.
“Pedro Paramo” (Netflix — Nov. 6, Movie Premiere)
Based on Juan Rulfo’s masterpiece novel, considered one of the most important books in the history of Mexico and Latin America, the novel narrates the story of Juan Preciado (Tenoch Huerta), who upon his mother’s death, goes to the remote village where he was born in search of his father, Pedro Paramo (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo). He encounters a ghost town, where he meets a series of mysterious people and learns about his dead father’s ruthless quest for wealth and power.
Natasia Demetriou in “What We Do in the Shadows”
Jelly Roll performs at “Austin City Limits”
Annie Get Your Gun TCM 11 a.m.
Renowned sharpshooter Annie Oakley (Betty Hutton) joins the traveling Wild West show of Buffalo Bill (Louis Calhern), where she meets fellow ace gunslinger Frank Butler (Howard Keel) and discovers her heart has a target on it in this 1950 musical. Night at the Museum COMEDY 7 p.m.
After being hired as a security guard for the Museum of Natural History, Larry (Ben Stiller) soon discovers that an ancient curse brings all the animals, statues and displays to life each night. “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” airs next.
(5:25) <+++ Gladiator Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Russell Crowe. A fugitive
becomes a gladiat or in ancient Rome.
Our Holiday Story HALL 7 p.m.
As their daughter’s (Sydney Scotia) boyfriend (Gavin Langelo) recounts his own relationship woes, Nell (Nikki DeLoach) and Dave (Warren Christie) look back at the Christmas they fell in love while working as rivals in their town’s holiday festival.
Ghost Adventures TRAV 8 p.m.
Others may look for a hotel with decent Wi-Fi or a rooftop pool, but paranormal investigators in the know, such as Zak and the gang, prefer to lay their heads in a hotel that promises a night of haunted terror and poltergeist activity in Tucson.
The 50th season continues as former staff member and comedian John Mulaney takes hosting duties for the late-night sketch program. Cast members Chloe Fineman, Colin Jost, Mikey Day, Bowen Yang and more are joined by musical guest Chappell Roan.
Austin City Limits WTVP 10:30 p.m.
The 50th anniversary season continues as American singer, rapper and songwriter Jelly Roll, best known for “Son of a Sinner” and “Save Me,” takes the ACL stage followed by “Set My Soul on Fire” husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty.
The Dead Don't Hurt ('23) Viggo Mortensen,Solly McLeod, Vicky Krieps
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fend for herself in the Old West. (P) (:15) <+++ The Hateful Eight ('15) Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Samuel L. Jackson. Bount y hunter s and a prisoner encount er four strangers.
535 STZENC (:25) <++ Venom: Let There Be Carnage ('21) Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Tom Hardy. Venom battle s the evil Carnage. (P) (:05) <+++ Ant-Man ('15) Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, P aul Rudd.AntMan uses his shrinking skills to battle Yellowjacket. (:05) <+++ Star Wars: The Force Awakens ('15)Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford. Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from Kylo Ren.
109 139 247 TBS (5:00) <+++ Elf ('03) Will Ferrell. <++ Uncle Buck ('89) Amy Madigan,Jean Louisa Kelly,John Candy (:15) <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan,Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. (:15) <++ Maleficent ('14)
46 183 280 TLC 1000-Lb. "The Fat and the Furious" Sister Wives (N) Sister Wives (N) Sister Wives (N) Best Friends "The Lord of the Win gs" Sister Wives
553 TMC (4:35) <+++ Flags of Our Fathers ('06) Jesse Bradford, Ryan Phillippe. <+++ Pearl ('22)David Corenswet,
Tandi Wright,Mia Goth. (:45)
The Last Voyage of the Demeter ('23) Aisling Franciosi, Javier Botet, Corey Hawkins. (:45) <+++ Carrie ('76) Piper Laurie, William Katt,Sissy Spacek. (P)
Wrestling: Collision (N)
Kombat ('21) Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson,Lewis Tan. <+++ Taken ('08) Liam Neeson
Morty To Be Announced
3:10 to Yuma +++ (2007, Western) Russell Crowe, Christian Bale. A rancher (Christian Bale) escorts a captive outlaw (Russell Crowe) to catch a train to stand trial. PARSHO Sat. 3:20 p.m.
AAdventures of Robin Hood, The ++++ (1938, Adventure) Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland. The Sherwood Forest outlaw (Errol Flynn) saves King Richard, Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland). TCM Tue. 9:15 p.m. Akeelah and the Bee +++ (2006, Children) Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett. An 11-year-old girl in South Los Angeles discovers she has a talent for spelling. BYUTV Sat. 8:35 p.m.
American Werewolf in London, An +++ (1981, Horror) David Naughton, Jenny Agutter. Bitten New York student (David Naughton) becomes scourge of London. BBCA Sun. 3 p.m.
Ant-Man +++ (2015, Action) Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas. Ant-Man must prevent Yellowjacket from perfecting his shrinking technology as a weapon for evil. STZENC Sat. 8:05 p.m.
Avengers, The +++ (2012, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. Superheroes join forces to save the world from an unexpected enemy. FX Tue. 6 p.m. B
Batman Begins +++ (2005, Action) Christian Bale, Michael Caine. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) becomes Gotham City’s Dark Knight. AMC Sat. 6 p.m. Beast With Five Fingers, The +++ (1946, Horror) Robert Alda, Andrea King. Crawling hand chases pianist’s secretary (Peter Lorre) around villa. TCM Wed. 4:15 p.m.
Beetlejuice +++ (1988, Comedy) Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin. Ghoul (Michael Keaton) helps dead couple (Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis) evict obnoxious homeowners. AMC Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m., TOON Sun. 4 p.m., TBS Sun. 3 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m.
Being There +++ (1979, Comedy) Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine. President (Jack Warden) and D.C. power broker heed gardener’s (Peter Sellers) utterings. TCM Fri. 7 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. STARZ Tue. 6:15 p.m.
Black Widow +++ (2021, Action) Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh. A dangerous conspiracy forces Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to confront her past. FX Sun. 4 p.m.
Blue Velvet +++ (1986, Thriller) Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini. A man (Kyle MacLachlan) ties the mystery of a severed ear to a roadhouse floozy and her tormentor. TCM Wed. 11 p.m.
Brady Bunch Movie, The +++ (1995, Comedy) Shelley Long, Gary Cole. TV-series Bradys (Shelley Long, Gary Cole) refuse to sell their home. TMC Tue. 7 p.m. Brave +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly. A courageous Scottish princess (Kelly Macdonald) must figure out how to undo a beastly curse. DISN Fri. 5:20 p.m.
Bride of Frankenstein ++++ (1935, Horror) Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester. Baron (Colin Clive) creates hissing female (Elsa Lanchester) for other monster (Boris Karloff). TCM Thu. 5:30 p.m. C
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Kevin Hart, Ed Helms. A principal transforms into the superhero Captain Underpants after two pranksters hypnotize him. MAX Wed. 4:17 p.m.
Casino Royale +++ (2006, Action) Daniel Craig, Eva Green. James Bond (Daniel Craig) enters a highstakes poker game with a man who finances terrorists. TMC Sun. 7 p.m., Wed. 4:30 p.m.
Chinatown ++++ (1974, Crime Story) Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway. A 1930s private eye (Jack Nicholson) uncovers corruption and murder. TMC Tue. 3 p.m.
Clueless +++ (1995, Comedy) Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash. A Beverly Hills teen (Alicia Silverstone) strives to make a difference. PARSHO Tue. 3:15 p.m. Coco +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal. A boy embarks on a journey through the colorful Land of the Dead to discover his family’s history. DISN Sat. 7 p.m. Coco +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Luis Ángel Gómez Jaramillo, Gael García Bernal. A boy embarks
on a journey through the colorful Land of the Dead to discover his family’s history. FREEFRM Fri. 7:30 p.m.
Coming to America +++ (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall. An African prince (Eddie Murphy) and his royal sidekick (Arsenio Hall) come to Queens. BET Wed. 11 p.m., Thu. 8 p.m.
Conversation, The ++++ (1974, Thriller) Gene Hackman, John Cazale. A surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) gets too close to his work. TMC Sun. 9:30 p.m.
Crocodile Dundee +++ (1986, Comedy) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. Rich reporter (Linda Kozlowski) and he-man (Paul Hogan) tour Outback and Manhattan. SUNDANC Sat. 4:45 p.m.
Croods, The +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone. A caveman (Nicolas Cage) and his family seek a new home when Mother Nature turns hostile. MAX Mon. 6:01 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.
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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 Mon. 7 p.m., TBS Fri. 7 p.m.
Doc Hollywood +++ (1991, Romance) Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner. Stranded fast-lane doctor (Michael J. Fox) meets girl (Julie Warner) in Southern town. IFC Fri. 9:45 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.
Don’t Breathe +++ (2016, Horror) Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette. Three trapped thieves must fight for their lives after breaking into the home of a blind veteran. STARZ Tue. 8 p.m., STZENC Thu. 11:41 p.m.
Dune: Part Two +++ (2024, Sci-Fi) Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking vengeance for the death of his family. HBO Fri. 5:13 p.m. E
Eddie the Eagle +++ (2016, Biography) Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman. Ski jumper Michael “Eddie”
Edwards trains for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. HBO Sat. 5:10 p.m.
Elf +++ (2003, Children) Will Ferrell, James Caan. A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa’s workshop to search for his family. TBS Sat. 5 p.m., Sat. 9:15 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. DISN Tue. 5:15 p.m.
Endurance +++ (1919, Documentary) Capt. Ernest Shackleton and his crew become trapped in the Antarctic; 1998 restored version. NGC Fri. 8 p.m.
Ever After: A Cinderella Story +++ (1998, Romance) Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston. A 16th-century Frenchwoman (Drew Barrymore) wins the prince’s (Dougray Scott) heart. BYUTV Sun. 9 p.m.
Exorcist, The ++++ (1973, Horror) Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair. An actress calls upon priests to try to end the demonic possession of her 12-year-old daughter. SUNDANC Mon. 4 p.m., Mon. 9:45 p.m.
Fabelmans, The +++ (2022, Drama) Michelle Williams, Paul Dano. Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love
with filmmaking after watching “The Greatest Show on Earth.” TMC Mon. 4:30 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 Sat. 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). IFC Sun. 3:30 p.m.
Few Good Men, A +++ (1992, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. Navy lawyers (Tom Cruise, Demi Moore) defend Marines for a murder at Gitmo. BBCA Fri. 7 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m.
Finding Dory +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks. Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) the forgetful fish embarks on an epic quest to find her mother and father. FREEFRM Fri. 5:25 p.m.
Finding Nemo ++++ (2003, Animated) Voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres. A clown fish (Albert Brooks) searches for his son (Alexander Gould). FREEFRM Fri. 3 p.m.
First Blood +++ (1982, Action) Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna. Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) takes on sheriff (Brian Dennehy) and National Guard. PARSHO Mon. 3:20 p.m.
Flags of Our Fathers +++ (2006, War) Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford. The U.S. servicemen who raised the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II become heroes. TMC Sat. 4:35 p.m.
Frankenstein ++++ (1931, Horror) Colin Clive, Mae Clarke. Baron Frankenstein creates a monster from cadavers and a killer’s brain. TCM Thu. 4:15 p.m.
Gaslight +++ (1944, Thriller) Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman. A schizoid Victorian (Charles Boyer) tries to drive his wife (Ingrid Bergman) mad. TCM Sun. 5 p.m. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes +++ (1953, Musical) Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe. Two chorus girls (Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe) cruise to Paris hoping to find rich husbands. TCM Mon. 9 p.m.
Get Out +++ (2017, Horror) Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams. A young man uncovers a dark secret when he meets his girlfriend’s parents for the first time. TNT Thu. 4:30 p.m., Thu. 9:15 p.m.
Ghostbusters +++ (1984, Comedy) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. Armed with proton packs, four paranormal investigators battle mischievous ghouls in New York. STZENC Thu. 4:19 p.m., Thu. 8 p.m.
Gilda +++ (1946, Romance) Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford. A Buenos Aires casino owner hires a gambler who once had an affair with his alluring wife. TCM Mon. 7 p.m.
Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. Gen. Maximus (Russell Crowe) seeks revenge for his family’s deaths. PARSHOSat. 5:25 p.m.
Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, The +++ (1990, Crime Story) Al Pacino, Diane Keaton. A dignified don (Al Pacino) joins his wild nephew in a Sicilian vendetta. PARSHO Wed. 9:30 p.m.
Godfather, Part II, The ++++ (1974, Crime Story) Al Pacino, Robert Duvall. Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) moves his father’s crime family to Las Vegas. PARSHO Wed. 6 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 Wed. 3 p.m.
movies of the week
Goldfinger ++++ (1964, Action) Sean Connery, Gert Frobe. Agent 007 (Sean Connery) fights Oddjob and a madman’s (Gert Frobe) Fort Knox scheme. BBCA Fri. 4:30 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. PARSHO Fri. 7 p.m.
Goonies, The +++ (1985, Children) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin. Oregon kids (Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen) follow a pirate’s map to gold. TBS Thu. 10 p.m. Goosebumps +++ (2015, Fantasy) Jack Black, Dylan Minnette. Monsters from the “Goosebumps” books of author R.L. Stine (Jack Black) magically come to life. WGN Sun. 6 p.m. H
Halloween ++++ (1978, Horror) Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis. An escaped masked killer stalks a baby sitter (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her friends on Halloween. AMC Thu. 6 p.m., Thu. 10 p.m. Hannah and Her Sisters ++++ (1986, Comedy Drama) Woody Allen, Mia Farrow. Hannah’s (Mia Farrow) husband (Michael Caine) and ex-husband (Woody Allen) woo her sisters. TCM Mon. 5 p.m. Harlan County, U.S.A. +++ (1976, Documentary) Barbara Kopple documents Kentucky coal miners facing brutal opposition during a 1973 strike. TCM Fri. 11:30 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. PARSHO Sat. 10:15 p.m. Hellraiser +++ (1987, Horror) Andy Robinson, Clare Higgins. A puzzle’s power destroys a family (Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence). IFCThu. 3:15 p.m.
Hitch +++ (2005, Romance) Will Smith, Eva Mendes. A smooth-talker (Will Smith) helps a shy accountant (Kevin James) woo an heiress. STZENC Sun. 4:23 p.m.
IIncredibles 2 +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter. Elastigirl battles a mad criminal, while Mr. Incredible stays home and takes care of three children. FREEFRM Mon. 4:30 p.m. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. Jones (Harrison Ford) and his father (Sean Connery) race Nazis to the Holy Grail. PARMT Sun. 4:05 p.m., Sun. 9:35 p.m.
Inside Man +++ (2006, Thriller) Denzel Washington, Clive Owen. A tough detective matches wits with a bank robber, while an enigmatic woman has her own agenda. MAX Tue. 5:22 p.m. Ivanhoe +++ (1952, Adventure) Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor. Ex-Crusade knight (Robert Taylor) fights for courtly love and Saxon honor. TCM Tue. 5 p.m.
JJohn Wick +++ (2014, Action) Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist. An ex-hitman (Keanu Reeves) comes out of retirement to hunt down the mobsters who ruined his life. PARMT Tue. 7 p.m., Tue. 11:30 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 2 +++ (2017, Action) Keanu Reeves, Common. Legendary hit man John Wick squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers in Rome. PARMT Tue. 9 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum +++ (2019, Action) Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. Hit man John Wick fights for his life when he becomes the target of the world’s top assassins. PARMT Wed. 9:30 p.m.
Joker +++ (2019, Crime Story) Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro. A failed comedian begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into a criminal mastermind. HBO Thu. 5:55 p.m.
KKillers, The ++++ (1946, Crime Story) Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner. Investigator (Edmond O’Brien) finds woman (Ava Gardner) behind ex-boxer’s (Burt Lancaster) murder. TCM Sat. 5 p.m.
Knives Out +++ (2019, Mystery) Daniel Craig, Chris Evans. A detective sifts through a web of lies while questioning a dead novelist’s dysfunctional family. VH1 Sat. 5 p.m., Sat. 7:30 p.m.
Knocked Up +++ (2007, Romance) Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl. A journalist’s one-night stand with an irresponsible slacker has an unforeseen consequence.
E! Mon. 5 p.m., Mon. 7:30 p.m.
Kong: Skull Island +++ (2017, Adventure) Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson. Explorers encounter the mighty Kong and other monstrous creatures on an uncharted Pacific island. TNT Sun. 9:30 p.m.
Kung Fu Panda +++ (2008, Animated) Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie. A clumsy panda (Jack Black) learns martial arts with legendary masters. MAX Fri. 5:59 p.m.
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Les Girls +++ (1957, Musical) Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor. A lawsuit harks back to a dancer’s (Gene Kelly) act with three chorus-girls in Europe. TCM Mon. 11 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 Wed. 7 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors +++ (1986, Musical) Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene. A flower-shop clerk (Rick Moranis) feeds people to his alien talking plant. FREEFRMThu. 11 p.m.
Looper +++ (2012, Sci-Fi) Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. A mob hit man realizes that his latest target is his older self, sent back in time. PARSHO Fri. 5 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. AMC Fri. 9 p.m., BBCA Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 9 p.m.
MMadagascar +++ (2005, Animated) Voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock. Zoo animals (Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer) must learn to survive in the wild. MAX Thu. 6:19 p.m.
Magnum Force +++ (1973, Action) Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook. Dirty Harry (Clint Eastwood) links vigilante killings to the police. SUNDANC Sun. 4:45 p.m., Sun. 9:15 p.m.
Mean Girls +++ (2004, Comedy) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams. A teen (Lindsay Lohan) becomes friends with three cruel schoolmates. MTV Mon. 9:30 p.m.
Moana +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson. A once-mighty demigod and a spirited teenager embark on an epic adventure across the ocean. DISN Wed. 5:10 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 Sun. 8:25 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 Sun. 6:20 p.m.
NNapoleon Dynamite +++ (2004, Comedy) Jon Heder, Jonathan Gries. A gawky teen (Jon Heder) helps a friend run for class president. IFC Sat. 6:45 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m., Sat. 11:15 p.m.
Neighbors +++ (2014, Comedy) Seth Rogen, Zac Efron. A young couple suffering from arrested development are forced to live next to a fraternity house. VH1 Sat. 10 p.m.
Night of the Living Dead +++ (1968, Horror) Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea. A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in a farmhouse to remain safe from zombies. TCM Thu. 11 p.m.
Night Watch +++ (1973, Mystery) Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey. Police and neurotic’s (Elizabeth Taylor) second husband (Laurence Harvey) doubt she saw murder. TCM Sun. 3 p.m.
Nightmare on Elm Street, A +++ (1984, Horror) John Saxon, Ronee Blakley. Freddy Krueger, a badly burned boogeyman with razors on his glove, haunts teens in their dreams. AMC Tue. 6:30 p.m.
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 Mon. 4:55 p.m.
Nocturnal Animals +++ (2016, Thriller) Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal. A writer (Jake Gyllenhaal) asks his ex-wife (Amy Adams) to read a manuscript of his dark new novel. MAX Thu. 11:47 p.m. O
One Life +++ (2023, History) Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter. A London broker rescues hundreds of predominantly Jewish children on the eve of World War II. PARSHO Tue. 10:45 p.m.
Other, The +++ (1972, Horror) Uta Hagen, Diana Muldaur. Something’s strange about twin boys on a 1930s Connecticut farm. TCM Thu. 7 p.m. P
Patriots Day +++ (2016, Thriller) Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon. A citywide manhunt begins when two bombs explode during the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. MAX Mon. 9:05 p.m., Fri. 9:58 p.m.
Pearl +++ (2022, Horror) Mia Goth, David Corenswet. Pearl, trapped on a farm with her controlling parents, longs to escape and get her revenge. TMC Sat. 7 p.m.
Peeping Tom +++ (1960, Horror) Karlheinz Böhm, Moira Shearer. A voyeuristic and disturbed man films the murders of his female victims. TCM Wed. 9 p.m.
Peter Pan +++ (1953, Animated) Voices of Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont. Peter and Tinker Bell take three children to Neverland to see the Lost Boys and Captain Hook. FREEFRM Sat. 10:50 p.m.
Phantom of the Opera, The ++++ (1925, Horror)
Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin. A mad, masked composer (Lon Chaney) kidnaps an opera singer and grooms her for stardom. TCM Sun. 11:30 p.m.
Pitch Perfect +++ (2012, Romance) Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin. A new college student (Anna Kendrick) shakes things up when she joins a female a cappella group. E! Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 7:30 p.m.
Pretty in Pink +++ (1986, Romance) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer. Rich teen (Andrew McCarthy) asks an unpopular one (Molly Ringwald) to senior prom. TMC Tue. 10 p.m.
Prisoner of Zenda, The +++ (1952, Adventure) Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr. A look-alike British tourist (Stewart Granger) poses as the king of Ruritania. TCM Tue. 3:15 p.m.
Promising Young Woman +++ (2020, Thriller) Carey Mulligan, Laverne Cox. An unexpected encounter gives a wickedly smart woman a chance to right the wrongs from the past. E! Fri. 11 p.m.
Psycho ++++ (1960, Horror) Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh. A woman (Janet Leigh) stops at a motel run by mad Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). TCM Wed. 7 p.m.
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Rush Hour +++ (1998, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. A Hong Kong detective and a L.A.P.D. detective work together to find a diplomat’s missing daughter. VH1 Fri. 4 p.m.
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Salt +++ (2010, Action) Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber. A CIA officer (Angelina Jolie) goes on the run after a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. MAX Sat. 3:43 p.m.
Scary Movie +++ (2000, Comedy) Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans. In a parody of modern horror movies, a killer in a Halloween mask terrorizes and murders teenagers. VH1 Thu. 3:30 p.m.
Seabiscuit +++ (2003, Drama) Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges. Three men (Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper) lead a racehorse to glory in the 1930s. TMC Mon. 7 p.m., Fri. 8:35 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 Sun. 10 p.m. Shaun of the Dead +++ (2004, Comedy) Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield. An aimless TV salesman (Simon Pegg) and his friend battle zombies. STARZThu. 11:30 p.m.
Signs +++ (2002, Thriller) Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix. A widower (Mel Gibson) investigates huge circles in his crop fields. FX Thu. 4:30 p.m.
Sing +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon. A pig, a mouse, a porcupine, a gorilla, an elephant and other animals enter a singing competition. MAX Fri. 3:53 p.m. Smile +++ (2022, Horror) Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher. A doctor must confront her troubling past to escape her horrifying new reality. MTV Mon. 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens +++ (2015, Sci-Fi) Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill. Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. STZENC Sat. 10:06 p.m. T
Taken +++ (2008, Action) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace. A former spy (Liam Neeson) uses his particular set of skills to save his kidnapped daughter. TNTSat. 11 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 Thu. 4:30 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 Fri. 6:15 p.m., Sat. 4:15 p.m. Toy Story 3 +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. When Andy leaves for college, Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toys wind up at a daycare center. FREEFRM Sat. 6:40 p.m.
Toy Story 4 +++ (2019, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. A toy road trip leads to an unexpected reunion between Woody and his long-lost friend Bo Peep. FREEFRM Sat. 8:45 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 Sun. 5 p.m.
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Us +++ (2019, Horror) Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke. A couple and their two children fight for survival against four strangers who look just like them. FX Mon. 4 p.m.
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Vengeance +++ (2022, Thriller) B.J. Novak, Boyd Holbrook. A journalist travels to Texas to investigate the death of a woman whom he hooked up with. STZENC Fri. 4:21 p.m.
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Wanted +++ (2008, Action) James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman. An office drone (James McAvoy) becomes part of a secret society of assassins. MAX Tue. 8 p.m., Sat. 10:23 p.m.
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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 Tue. 4:25 p.m.
