“What We Do in the Shadows” - Season 6 (Hulu — Oct. 22, Season Premiere)
This hit FX mockumentary comedy’s final season makes its debut. It follows the nightly lives of a group of vampires living on Staten Island, New York. Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillen, Mark Proksch and Kristen Schaal star.
“Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band” (Disney+/Hulu — Oct. 25, Series Premiere)
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the
creation of their legendary live performances, including footage of band rehearsals, backstage moments, rare archival clips and personal reflections from Springsteen himself.
“The Pasta Queen” - Season 1 (Prime — Oct. 24, Series Premiere)
This culinary travel series sees social media sensation and chef Nadia Caterina Munno, the descendant of an Italian pasta dynasty, as she travels through Italy and shares essential ingredients and recipes from all the regions she visits.
Letusworryaboutshovelingthesnowwhile you enjoyyourmorning co eeandhomecookedmeal.
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BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Los Angeles Lakers head to Phoenix as preseason slowly wraps up
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their NBA preseason action as they get set to take on the Phoenix Suns Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, with all the action broadcast live on TNT.
Entering the 2024-25 campaign with a new head coach and a fresh sense of optimism despite making little to no moves during the offseason, the Lakers will be looking to go even further in the postseason after an early first-round exit last season against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Replacing coach Darvin Ham for the new season will be former NBA guard JJ Redick, who is entering his first season as an NBA head coach.
Another new face — also entering his first season as a Laker — is 23-year-old North Dakota native Dalton Knecht, the 17th pick in the
Birthdate: April 19, 2001 (23)
Birthplace: Fargo, North Da-
first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Projected to be a lottery pick, Knecht dropped to 17th, largely due to his older age at 23. But that didn’t seem to discourage the 202324 SEC Player of the Year, as he went on to average 21.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.
Knechts’ shooting consistency is exactly what the Lakers need coming off last season, where they struggled with a league-second-worst 29.9% from three-point range.
Additionally, the Lakers will once again enter another NBA season with limited depth on the bench, something that may plague the team down the stretch of a grueling 82-game NBA regular season. Hopefully, with new faces and a fresh sense of leadership, the Lakers can wrap up their final stretch of the preseason on a strong note.
Height/weight: 6-6/215
pounds
Team(s): Los Angeles Lakers (2024-present) University of Tennessee (2024-2023), Northern Colorado (2023-2021), Northeastern JC (2021-2019)
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Sunday
2 p.m. ESPN2 Golf PGA Jr. League Championship, Final Round. From Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. (L)
HOCKEY
Tuesday
5 p.m. ESPN2 The Point (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers. From Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. (L)
1 a.m. ESPN2 Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo.
Wednesday
5:30 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)
6 p.m. TNT Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins. From PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (L)
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Honors and achievements:
SEC Player of the Year (2024),
SEC Newcomer of the Year (2024), Julius Erving Award (2024)
8:30 p.m. TNT Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche. From Ball Arena in Denver. (L)
11:30 p.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT (L)
RACKET SPORTS
Sunday
12 p.m. ESPN2 APP Tour Pickleball Dallas Open. From Oasis Pickleball Club in Rockwall, Texas.
SOCCER
Sunday
4 p.m. ESPN2 NWSL Soccer Seattle Reign at Utah Royals FC. From America First Field in Sandy, Utah. (L)
Tuesday
9:30 p.m. TNT Men’s International Soccer Friendlies Mexico vs. United States. From Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. (L)
Saturday
6:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United. From Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (L)
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. (L)
11:30 a.m. WEEK WMAQ Premier League Soccer AFC Bournemouth vs. Arsenal. (L)
12 p.m. WBBM WMBD NWSL Soccer San Diego Wave FC at Kansas City Current. From CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (L)
6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Portland Thorns FC at Racing Louisville FC. From Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Ky. (L)
9 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer North Carolina Courage at Bay FC. From PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
NBA: Keeping it in the Family
Questions:
1) Like father, like son(s). Name the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year award winner who currently has two sons active in the NBA.
2) Which father-and-son duo both played and coached in the NBA — with both generations winning two NBA championships each?
3) Who paid homage to their Slam Dunk Contest-winning father by wearing his jersey in the 2018 Slam Dunk competition?
4) In a lengthy coaching career, who became the first head coach in NBA history to coach his son in an NBA game?
5) Name the Lithuanian-born center who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and whose son has been named to an All-NBA Team twice in his career.
6) Which father-and-son duo were both teammates of Dirk Nowitzki at various points in their NBA careers?
Answers:
Full name: Dalton Douglas Knecht
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Reba McEntire is in a happy place, in more ways than one.
The country music icon’s acting career has endured, confirmed in large part by the repeats of her first sitcom, “Reba,” that continue on Hallmark Channel, CMT and UPtv. She hits many of the same notes — along with one of the same co-stars — as she returns to comedy series work in “Happy’s Place,” which NBC debuts Friday, Oct. 18.
Also continuing as a coach on Season 26 of NBC’s “The Voice,” McEntire now plays sassy, strong-willed Bobbie, who gets multiple surprises as “Happy’s Place” begins. She learns that she has inherited her late father’s restaurant (which gives the program its title), and also that she has a partner in running it: Isabella (played by Belissa Escobedo, “Blue Beetle,” 2023), the half-sister she didn’t know she had.
Their business views differ frequently, and trying to help moderate those are the site’s staff: bartender Gabby (fellow “Reba” alum Melissa Peterman), cook Emmett (Rex Linn, who also worked with McEntire on “Big Sky”), waiter Takoda (Tokala Black Elk, “Yellowstone”) and accountant Steve (Pablo Castelblanco, “Alaska Daily”).
“We all said, ‘Yes, let’s go for it!’,” McEntire recalls of embracing “Happy’s Place”
when the idea was presented initially. “I love the sitcom genre. Out of all the things I get to do, this is my favorite, because it’s camaraderie. It’s fun. You just get to go to work and play, and it’s creative. It’s very comforting to me. I absolutely love it, and to get to work with these folks? That’s icing on the cake.”
A three-time Grammy winner and Kennedy Center Honors recipient, McEntire has brought along several former “Reba” executive producers — Kevin Abbott, Mindy Schultheis and Michael Hanel — as she shares that title with them on “Happy’s Place.” Abbott’s wife, Julie, is billed similarly, having come up with the show’s concept. Executive producer Kevin Abbott, who is doing much of the writing for “Happy’s Place,” is comfortable in reteaming with McEntire. “I’ve worked with a lot of people,” he says, “and I have never worked with anybody who has such immense talent in so many areas and yet still keeps a spirit of humility and graciousness and gratitude [that] makes coming to work with her just a joy. It’s very easy for me to write for her, for whatever reason. I sync up very well with her attitudes and the way she looks at life.”
The same goes for co-star Peterman, who has kept a link to McEntire via the Lifetime movie “The Hammer” (2023) and the recurring roles they both had on CBS’s “Young Sheldon.” Also the host of the syndicated game show “Person, Place or Thing,” Peterman confirms of McEntire: “We’ve never really left each other. [‘Reba’] ended, and we’ve been friends ever since. We’ve done other things together. I got to go on tour with her and open the show and do stand-up, and we vacation together. We hang out, and we just were waiting for another project so we could actually go to work together again.”
The NCIS team hits the ground running as they head out on a tense search for a missing undercover agent during an active hostage situation.
Starring Rocky Carroll, Sean Murray, Diona Reasonover, Katrina Law, Wilmer Valderrama, Brian Dietzen and Gary Cole, Season 22 of “NCIS” kicks off Monday, Oct. 14, on CBS. Behind on the action? Catch up on the previous season of the show at www.cbs.com/shows/video/ jx1Cu8VGN0Qs2PUJDgifU2_P1gqXiQq_/
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Exploring one woman’s story of unrelenting resilience, this new true crime documentary special looks at the case of the Turney family. Sarah Turney, the founder of Voices for Justice Media, went viral when when posted online that she suspected her father killed her sister Alissa. In “Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney,” premiering Sunday, Oct. 13, on Oxygen, Sarah gives audiences unprecedented access to her life since the case broke, as she digs into her family’s past. To learn more about the case and the special, head to www.oxygen.com/family-secrets -the-disappearance-of-alissa-turney
BY JAY BOBBIN
George Clooney
Q: I see that the series “Sisters” is streaming now. I know George Clooney was in it, but which character did he play?
A: We can confirm that it wasn’t one of the sisters … though with his famous sense of humor, George Clooney might have given that a try if that opportunity had been presented to him. The drama series, which ran on NBC from 1991 to 1996, is now available to stream via the service Plex. Clooney appeared during the fourth and fifth rounds of the show’s six-season run, playing James Falconer, a police detective who became involved with the program’s central family when he investigated an assault on one of its members.
Teddy (portrayed by Sela Ward) eventually was Falconer’s love interest, with their connection advanced and strengthened by the fact that they both were recovering alcoholics. He had a tragic personal past, for sure, and that background gave Clooney plenty of opportunity to show how he handled dramatic material. That was notable since much of his television work preceding that was in the comedy realm (“The Facts of Life,” “Roseanne,” etc.).
We won’t say much more about Falconer’s story here, for the benefit of those who aren’t familiar with “Sisters” and may want to check it out. Clooney stayed with NBC and production company Warner Bros. Television by segueing into the medical drama “ER,” which cemented his stardom with his portrayal of Dr. Doug Ross. His career after that is the stuff of show-business history, encompassing two Oscar wins (for his acting in 2005’s “Syriana” and his producing of 2012’s “Argo”) but no Primetime Emmy Awards as of yet.
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Tokala Black Elk stars in “Happy’s Place”
America’s Funniest Home Videos WLS 6 p.m.
When he’s not holding down the fort on “Dancing With the Stars,” host Alfonso Ribeiro sits back with a studio audience to enjoy the funniest home videos from across the U.S. After viewing all the country has to offer for the week, they vote on the best.
The Killer I Picked Up LIFE 7 p.m.
In an effort to help pay for her daughter’s college tuition, a single mom (Patrice Goodman) takes a side job driving for a ride share company. But when a mysterious rider becomes obsessed with her, she learns of his unsettling past and fears for her life.
Tracker WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
An entire family has gone missing in the deep forests of Arkansas in this Season 2 premiere. As Colter (Justin Hartley) searches, he makes a startling discovery. Then, Reenie (Fiona Rene) asks for Velma’s (Abby McEnamy) help opening her law firm.
The Chosen WGN 7 p.m.
Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), Peter (Shahar Isaac), Matthew (Paras Patel), Mary Magdalene (Elizabeth Tabish) and his other disciples are growing weary, though for vastly different reasons. Jesus sets off a chain of events after bringing Lazarus back to life.
Halloween Wars FOOD 8 p.m.
What’s a bite between friends? Host Jonathan Bennett asks the competitors to imagine a sweet treat of a vampire on a terrible date. But as they work their cake magic, it will only take one bite from Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira to know who moves on.
Big Brother WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
After 12 weeks of evictions, betrayals and outlandish games, it all comes down to the final three houseguests. With $750,000 on the line, who will come out on top of this intense competition? And how will the AI Ainsley affect proceedings?
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Peña.
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NCIS
WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
In this Season 22 premiere, the NCIS team, led by special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole), finds themselves searching for a missing agent during an active hostage situation. The twohour series premiere of “NCIS: Origins” airs next.
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune WLS 7 p.m.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White return for this Season 5 premiere as celebrity players Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad and Katharine McPhee all try to solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to $1 million. All of the winnings go to a charity of their choice.
My Brilliant Friend HBO 8 p.m.
The final season of this coming-of-age drama continues with a brand-new episode, which sees best friends Elena (Alba Rohrwacher) and Lila (Irene Maiorino) navigate the struggles of life in 1980s Italy. Daria Deflorian and Fatima Credendino also star.
NCIS: Origins
WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
This new series follows the career of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, who shows flashes of brilliance as the newest special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).
The Wranglers WGN 8 p.m.
The premiere of this eight-part series follows the young staff of the Circle Bar Dude Ranch in Montana as they help guests escape from their stressful lives by sampling life in the American West during the day, but tend to let their hair down after hours.
English Teacher FX 9 p.m.
Age is just a number. But when Malcolm (Jordan Firstman) decides to throw Evan (Brian Jordan Alvarez) a surprise birthday party at a gay bar, complications arise from Evan’s realization that he isn’t getting any younger in this season finale.
Stephanie Koenig in “English Teacher”
Windy City Rehab HGTV 7 p.m.
You can never go home again. While that cliché isn’t always appropriate, it applies to Alison, who returns to the 140-year-old home that she loves. However, her demand for complete control leads her to run into the same problems as last time.
Married at First Sight LIFE 7 p.m.
In this season premiere, 10 single Chicagoans decide to gamble it all and marry a complete stranger based on scientific calculations. Once the numbers are crunched and matches are made, the newfound strangers are married on the spot. What could go wrong?
WWE NXT WGN 7 p.m.
The stars of NXT continue their short road trip with a stop at The Factory at the District in Chesterfield, Mo. While in the shadow of his hometown of St. Louis, WWE superstar Randy Orton makes a surprise appearance for the white-and-gold brand.
Dancing With the Stars WLS 7 p.m.
The remaining celebrity dancers are surviving injuries, sore calf muscles and the occasional rough critique from Carrie Ann and Bruno, but can they keep up the energy as the choreography becomes more challenging? The Mirror Ball trophy is calling!
Last Bite Hotel FOOD 8 p.m.
With four chefs are left at the hotel, host Tituss Burgess welcomes chefs Esther Choi and Judy Joo as guests. The pair tests the chefs by ordering something with a little kick before requesting something icy cool to balance things out.
Murder in a Small Town WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
All Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) wanted was a break. However, upon moving to the small coastal town of Gibsons, B.C., Karl gets drawn into investigating a series of murders that continually wash up on its shore. Kristin Kreuk and Mya Lowe also star.
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Wedding ('24)Janel Parrish,Paul Essiembre, Dominic Sherwood. Angelique, a ghost, disrupts Jane and Brian's wedding.
"Cheaters"
Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro host “Dancing With the Stars”
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“Beyond Black Beauty” - Season 1 (Oct. 15)
Young equestrian Jolie Dumont (Kaya Coleman) nds her Olympic dreams dashed when her mother (Sagine Sémajuste) moves them from Belgium to her family’s urban ranch in Baltimore. Wishing for nothing else but to have her old life back until she bonds with a spirited horse named Black Beauty, Jolie learns to embrace her heritage while continuing toward her Olympic-hopeful future.
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BY ADAM THOMLISON
Where all the top choices can be found in one place!
“American Horror Stories”Huluween Event (Oct. 15)
A spino of the long-running series “American Horror Story,” this FX anthology series features a di erent horror story each episode. e spooky new collection features an all-star cast, including Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Je Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, June Squibb and more.
“Mighty Mosterwheelies” (Oct. 14)
Tapping into the Universal Monsters vault, this children’s animated series is an action-packed adventure-comedy series which reimagines classic characters as half-monster, half-truck vehicle heroes who team up to use their special powers to serve and protect the all-vehicle city of Motorvania from troublemakers like Phantom Freeze and Invisible Van.
“Pupstruction” - Season 2 (Oct. 15) is imaginative, music- lled animated series follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team — a doggone hard-working construction crew that ranges from some of the brawniest breeds to irresistibly cute and playful puppies. It centers on Phinny (Yonas Kibreab), an innovative young corgi, who might be the smallest pup on the crew but proves that you don’t need big paws to have big dreams or big ideas.
Daniel Craig
Q: Did Daniel Craig actually play a stormtrooper in a Star Wars movie? Also, when’s he giving us another Knives Out movie?
A: You raise two hard-to-believe facts here: one, that an actor of Daniel Craig’s (“Skyfall,” 2012) caliber would take a faceless, one-scene role in a Star Wars movie; and two, that it takes this long to make a Knives Out movie.
But incredibly, both are true. Craig, in fact, requested the role in “Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens” (2015). At the time, he was shooting “Spectre” (2015), his fourth outing as legendary superspy James Bond,
and that film shared some crew with “The Force Awakens,” including second assistant director Ben Dixon.
In his usual clipped English, he told Britain’s Daily Express newspaper that it all came together pretty easily. “I said to Ben, I said, ‘Part for me?’” And he was like, ‘Are you serious?’ I was like, ‘Yeah.’ And he went, ‘I’ll go ask J.J. [Abrams, director of “The Force Awakens”],’ And he came back and said, ‘Yeah.’”
That makes three mega-franchises Craig was a part of in the ‘10s. Because just four years later, he starred in “Knives Out,” a distinctly American take on
the cozy mystery genre. A sequel followed — 2022’s “Glass Onion” — but a year before that was even released, it was announced that there would be a third film as well.
That movie, “Wake Up Dead Man,” is due out sometime in 2025 (that’s the less-than-specific word from Netflix, which is producing and distributing it).
And so, by the time it’s released, it will have been four years between the announcement of the film and its final release. However, it will only be three years between the second and third films in the franchise, which matches the gap between the first two.
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Q: I know that Luke is only a part-time character on “Fire Country,” but I’d love to see more of the actor. What else has he been doing?
A: California-born actor Michael Trucco’s star started rising quickly almost the minute he graduated theater school in the late ‘90s. He’s been working steadily, mostly on TV, ever since.
Even with his role as Luke in CBS’s buzzy action-drama “Fire Country,” Trucco is still probably best known for his two-and-a-half-season run as a star in beloved sci-fi series “Battlestar Galactica” in the late ‘00s.
As you say, “Fire Country” is only a part-time commitment for Trucco. In the meantime, he’s also continued a couple of other recurring roles — one in the ABC medical drama “The Good Doctor” and one in ABC’s cop show “The Rookie” (which, when added to his firefighter role in “Fire Country,” gets him a first-responder bingo).
He’s also become part of the unofficial acting troupe employed by director Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House”). Trucco appeared in all eight episodes of Flanagan’s 2023 miniseries “The Fall of the House of Usher” and has a role in his feature-length sci-fi drama “The Life of Chuck,” which recently debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival, ahead of getting wider distribution.
And he’s maintaining that busy pace — he’s currently in pre-production on the indie sci-fi film “The Last Transport,” which reunites him with his old “Battlestar” castmate Katee Sackhoff (“Riddick,” 2013).
The Challenge MTV 7 p.m.
No one saw this coming. One contestant has witnessed their entire “era” team disappear through elimination. Now, the lone member standing must represent and stay in the game. Meanwhile, stresses to alliances form when multi-era pollination occurs.
The Masked Singer WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
The popular musical guessing game is in full swing as costumed celebrities take to the stage to dazzle audience members and judges Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Rita Ora. Just who’ll make the cut and who will be unmasked? Nick Cannon hosts.
Big Cats 24/7 WTTW 7 p.m.
In this series finale, the laws of nature are put to the test as competition over food becomes more challenging. In an act of desperation, a lioness must risk her life in order to feed her five cubs. Then, newborn leopard cubs are immediately in danger.
Tyler Perry’s Sistas BET 8 p.m.
Romance may not be dead but the ladies are struggling to find a pulse in this Season 8 premiere. With Gary (Chido Nwokocha) dead, everyone is pointing fingers and suspecting everyone else. Can the ladies stick together when the heat is on?
Joan WGN 8 p.m.
Joan (Sophie Turner) has very particular set of skills — and she knows how to use them. In order to provide for her six-year-old daughter (Mia Millichamp-Long) after escaping her abusive marriage, Joan uses her skills to become a notorious jewel thief.
Abbott Elementary WLS 8:30 p.m.
Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams and Chris Perfetti star as three young teachers working at the fictional Willard R. Abbott Elementary School. Despite being severely underfunded, the teachers do their best to set their students up for success.
Snowkissed ('21) Chris McNally, Amy Groening, Jen Lilley. Sparks fly between a writer and her adventur ous tour guide.
"Blanche Delivers"
A female cheetah as seen in “Big Cats 24/7”
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
This new series follows Georgie Cooper Jr. (Montana Jordan) and Mandy McAllister (Emily Osment) of “Young Sheldon” as they raise their family deep in the heart of Texas, while trying to figure out how to be adults, parents and spouses.
Hell’s Kitchen WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Season 24 continues as chef Gordon Ramsay puts talented culinary experts through their paces in order to win not only $250,000, but also the bragging rights that comes from conquering one of the most competitive cooking shows on network television.
Scrabble WGN 7 p.m.
Better start studying the dictionary as Raven-Symoné hosts an all-new episode of this game show based on the classic board game of the same. Whose vocabulary will be extensive enough to walk away with the win and the $10,000 grand prize?
Ghosts WBBM WMBD 7:30 p.m.
After leaving Nigel (John Hartman) at the altar last season, Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) comes face-to-face with Puritan ghost Patience (Mary Holland) in this season premiere. Meanwhile, Sam (Rose McIver) and the other ghosts search to find him.
Doctor Odyssey WLS 8 p.m.
It’s all hands on deck for the latest episode of ABC’s newest seafaring medical drama as Max (Joshua Jackson) and his medical team deal with all the medical emergencies that happen to The Odyssey’s guests and crew. Don Johnson also stars.
Found WEEK WMAQ 9 p.m.
Trent (Brett Dalton) discovers fresh information regarding Sir’s (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) mother’s death; Gabi (Shanola Hampton) engages in a cat-and-mouse game with Sir while handling the fallout. An elderly woman disappears on her wedding day.
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Shanola Hampton in “Found”
Happy’s Place WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
In this series premiere, Bobbie (Reba McEntire) runs her father’s bar in Tennessee. But when he passes away, she learns that she has a half-sister (Belissa Escobedo) she never knew about, who turns out to also be her new business partner.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? WGN 7 p.m.
Nobody can resist the hilarity of improv veterans Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie’s antics. With guidance from the studio audience and host Aisha Tyler, the trio build some of the funniest improvised sketches on television.
Shark Tank WLS 7 p.m.
With some $8 billion in retail sales attributed to deals made from the “Tank,” Sharks Mark Cuban, Daniel Lubetzky, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary look to profit even more from the clever dreams of others.
Fire Country WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
No matter the situation, trouble always seems to find them. As Gabriela (Stephanie Arcila) and Diego (Rafael de la Fuente) exchange vows, a helicopter crashes, igniting a wildfire. Bode (Max Thieriot) and the team spring into action to fight the fire.
Tia Mowry: My Next Act WE 8:30 p.m.
While working on her next chapter, Tia allows Natasha and Ciara to match her with a man she knows nothing about. Although she’s anxious about her first post-divorce blind date, she busies herself planning Cairo’s sixth birthday party with her family.
Thirteen Ghosts AMC 9 p.m.
Upon falling on difficult financial times, Arthur (Tony Shalhoub) decides to move his family into the house his ghost hunting uncle (F. Murray Abraham) left for him. However, Arthur soon finds out that the house is haunted by 13 vengeful spirits.
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Max Thieriot in “Fire Country”
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Ghosts ('01)
<+++ Edward Scissorhands ('90) Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest,Johnny Depp <++ Halloween Kills ('21) Judy Greer, Anthony Michael Hall, Jamie Lee Curti s. <+++ Split ('16)Anya Taylor-Joy,Betty Buckley,James McAvoy
Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albio n (N) (Live) Premier (N) (Live) <++ The Fast and the Furious ('01)Paul Walker,Michelle Rodr guez, Vin Diesel. <++ 2 Fast 2 Furious ('03) Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Paul Walker. NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400, Qualif ying (N) (Live) < Fast& the Furio
TBS Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends <++ Central Intelligence ('16)Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Dwayne Johnson. (:45) <+++ Black Panther ('18) Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang
180 311 FREE (6:30) <+++ Edward Scissorhands ('90) <+++ Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pear l ('03) Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom,Johnny Depp (:15) <++ Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest ('06) Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley,Johnny Depp <++ Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End ('07) Orlando Bloom, Keira
Nobody Dumps My Daughter ('24) Jasmine Ve ga, Sheila E.,Ana Ortiz.
Gaslit by My Husband: Morgan M
Knightley,Johnny Depp
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trivia quiz
‘SNL’
Questions:
BY STAFF WRITERS
through the years
1) Who was the first host of “Saturday Night Live” when it premiered on October. 11, 1975?
2) “I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.” What is the name of Will Ferrell’s cowbell player in the iconic “SNL” skit?
3) He’s 35 years old, thrice divorced, and living in a van down by the river — what is the name of the motivational speaker played by Chris Farley?
4) Who played two Olympic hopefuls in the 1984 “SNL” short “Synchronized Swimming”?
5) What is the name of the frequently “verklempt” host of “Coffee Talk,” as played by Mike Myers?
6) Who currently holds the record for hosting the most “SNL” episodes?
7) Which “Celebrity Jeopardy!” category appeared in every sketch but was only selected in the 40th anniversary special?
8) Which “SNL” alum played Ms. Rafferty, known for her uncomfortable stories of alien abduction?
9) “Save the liver!” Who performed a blood-soaked imitation of chef Julia Child?
10) Drew Barrymore, Buck Henry or Martin Short — who is NOT a member of the Five-Timers Club of frequent celebrity guest hosts?
Chevy Chase in the first season of “Saturday Night Live”
Dan Aykroyd 10) Martin Short
Kate McKinnon
Potent Potables
Alec Baldwin
Linda Richman
Harry Shearer, Martin Short
Matt Foley
Gene Frenkle
George Carlin
in focus
“Before” - Season 1 (Apple TV+ — Oct. 25, Series Premiere)
After recently losing his wife, Lynn (Judith Light), child psychiatrist Eli (Billy Crystal) encounters a troubled young boy, Noah (Jacobi Jupe), who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens.
The Pioneer Woman FOOD 9 a.m.
Ree Drummond uses unexpected ingredients in delicious ways, like adding ale to her loaded Beer Cheese Soup. Then, pork stars in a Pork Belly Crouton Salad, maple syrup upgrades Maple Brown Butter Ravioli, and potato chips elevate Cowboy Chocolate Bark.
Premier League Soccer WEEK WMAQ 11:30 a.m.
Live from Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, AFC Bournemouth look to turn their fortunes around by breaking through the world-renowned defense of Arsenal. However, the Arsenal defenders, including William Saliba and Kieran Tierney, think otherwise.
Halloween Kills SYFY 1:30 p.m.
The killing continues when masked monster Michael Myers escapes from Laurie’s (Jamie Lee Curtis) burning basement. As she is rushed to the hospital, she must fight through the pain to convince the people of Haddonfield, Ill., to rise up and destroy Myers.
Final Destination AMC 7 p.m.
When high school student Alex Browning (Devon Sawa) and his friends avoid a deadly plane crash thanks to Alex’s premonition, the curse of death follows the teens to “correct” things. Ali Larter, Kerr Smith, Kristen Cloke and Tony Todd also star.
Ghost Adventures TRAV 8 p.m.
Let the good times roll — even from the spirit world. Zak and the gang head to Ogden, Utah, to look at two adjacent buildings that positively vibrate with dark energy. One was a brothel, and residents believe its deceased madam is still handling tricks.
All Elite Wrestling: Battle of the Belts TNT 9 p.m.
Live from the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, Calif., the 12th Battle of the Belts one-hour special sees the champions of All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor put their titles on the line. Who will step up to challenge for championship gold?
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Seann William Scott in “Final Destination”
10/13
10/16 Fried Chicken w/Spaghetti
Thursday: Meatloaf
BBQ & Potato Salad
Friday: Fish Specials
Sat/Sun: Breakfast Specials
EVERYDAY: Fried Chicken, Tacos (Pork, Chorizo, Chicken), Quesadillas, Burritos Served with rice or beans
weblinks
Ten singles from Chicago decide to gamble it all and marry a complete stranger based on scientific calculations in the Season 18 premiere of “Married at First Sight,” airing Tuesday, Oct. 15, on Lifetime. Once the numbers are crunched and matches are made, the newfound strangers are married on the spot. What could go wrong? Find the Season 18 trailer and get a sneak peak at the drama by visiting https://tinyurl.com/2678am37
Romance may not be dead, but the ladies are struggling to find a pulse in the Season 8 premiere of “Sistas,” airing Wednesday, Oct. 16, on BET. With Gary (Chido Nwokocha) dead, everyone is pointing fingers and suspecting everyone else. Can
reality tv
the ladies stick together when the heat is on? Find the latest news on the series at www.bet.com/tag/i5h5cy/tyler-perry-s-sistas
Having already tackled some of the most difficult climbs in the world, renowned rock climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell are heading out for one of the most daunting challenges of their careers: a 2,600-mile expedition to summit the infamous Devils Thumb, deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Follow along with the adrenaline-seeking friends when the new documentary special “The Devil’s Climb” premieres Thursday, Oct. 17, on National Geographic. Plus, fans can learn more about featured climber Alex Honnold at www.alexhonnold.com
BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
Trust in Travis: Famous footballer hosts ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ spinoff
Thrusting NFL superstar Travis Kelce (“Grotesquerie”) into an even bigger spotlight, the all-new Amazon MGM Studios Original series “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” makes its debut Wednesday, Oct. 16, on Prime Video.
According to its description, “‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’ offers a fun, new twist on the premise of the original popular format. Hosted by Travis Kelce, each game will welcome 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. And on the final question, worth $100,000, the contestant selects one celebrity to discuss the answer with before locking in. The final question is always at the sixth-grade level.”
For this inaugural season of gameplay, Kelce will be joined by some steadfast co-workers from the entertainment business, with episodes including celebrity classmates such as Nikki Glaser (“FBoy Island”),
Natasha Leggero (“He’s Just Not That Into You,” 2009), Nicole Byer (“*Loosely Exactly Nicole”), Ron Funches (“Loot”), “NFL Thursday Night Football” analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick, former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco Johnson (“I Am Athlete”), Garcelle Beauvais (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Lala Kent (“Vanderpump Rules”), Sophia Rose Stallone (“The Family Stallone”) and multi-hyphenate Lilly Singh (“A Little Late With Lilly Singh”).
Still, it’s a big undertaking for the footballer, as he continues his career in the NFL and doubles as a game show host. But clearly, it’s nothing he can’t handle.
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Travis Kelce hosts “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”
movies of the week
.I.: Artificial Intelligence, A +++ (2001, Sci-Fi) Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law. PARSHOMon. 6:30 p.m.
AAbyss, The +++ (1989, Sci-Fi) Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. BBCA Fri. 7 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m.
Birth of a Nation, The ++++ (1915, History) Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh. D.W. Griffith’s Civil War silent classic. TCM Fri. 7 p.m.
Black Panther +++ (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan. TBS Sat. 11 p.m.
Body Snatcher, The +++ (1945, Horror) Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi. TCM Wed. 8:15 p.m. Bourne Ultimatum, The +++ (2007, Action) Matt Damon, Julia Stiles. FX Thu. 4 p.m.
CCasper +++ (1995, Children) Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman. FREEFRM Mon. 7:35 p.m., Tue. 2:30 p.m.
Coco +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal. DISN Tue. 7 p.m. Coming to America +++ (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall. BET Fri. 8 p.m., VH1 Tue. 4:30 p.m.
Conan the Barbarian +++ (1982, Adventure) Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones. BBCA Thu. 7 p.m.
Contagion +++ (2011, Thriller) Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon. SUNDANC Sat. 4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 p.m.
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Despicable Me +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segel. FREEFRM Thu. 4 p.m.
Despicable Me 2 +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig. FREEFRM Thu. 6 p.m.
Django Unchained +++ (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz. PAR Fri. 7 p.m., PARSHO Mon. 11:30 p.m., Fri. 10:10 p.m.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story +++ (2004, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor. MTV Fri. 9 p.m.
Double Jeopardy +++ (1999, Thriller) Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd. PARSHO Thu. 5:15 p.m.
Edward Scissorhands +++ (1990, Fantasy) Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder. FREEFRM Sun. 7:55 p.m., SYFY Sat. 9 p.m.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off +++ (1986, Comedy) Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck. SUNDANC Sun. 9 p.m.
Friday +++ (1995, Comedy) Ice Cube, Chris Tucker. MTV Sat. 6 p.m.
Get Carter +++ (1971, Crime Story) Michael Caine, Ian Hendry. TCM Thu. 4:45 p.m.
Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, The +++ (1990, Crime Story) Al Pacino, Diane Keaton. PARSHO Sun. 10 p.m.
Godfather, Part II, The ++++ (1974, Crime Story) Al Pacino, Robert Duvall. The saga of the Corleone crime family continues. PARSHO Sat. 9:30 p.m.
Godfather, The ++++ (1972, Crime Story) Marlon Brando, Al Pacino. A mafia patriarch tries to hold his empire together. PARSHO Sat. 6:30 p.m.
Goodfellas ++++ (1990, Crime Story) Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta. Henry Hill rises through the ranks of a crime branch. IFC Sun. 2:45 p.m.
Goonies, The +++ (1985, Children) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin. TOON Sun. 4 p.m. H
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 +++ (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Fri. 9 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 +++ (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Sat. 3 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire +++ (2005, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E!Thu. 10:30 p.m., Fri. 2:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix +++ (2007, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Sat. 9 p.m.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban +++ (2004, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Thu. 4 p.m.
Heat +++ (1995, Crime Story) Al Pacino, Robert De Niro. PARSHO Fri. 5:05 p.m.
Hustle & Flow +++ (2005, Drama) Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson. BET Thu. 11 p.m.
Incredibles 2 +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter. FREEFRM Tue. 7:25 p.m.
Incredibles, The +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter. DISN Fri. 7 p.m., FREEFRM Tue. 4:50 p.m.
Insidious +++ (2010, Horror) Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne. SYFY Thu. 6 p.m.
Jurassic Park +++ (1993, Adventure) Sam Neill, Laura Dern. TNT Sun. 11:15 p.m.
Pride and Prejudice +++ (1940, Romance) Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier. TCM Tue. 5 p.m.
Room With a View, A +++ (1986, Drama) Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith. TCM Tue. 11:30 p.m.
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Sense and Sensibility +++ (1995, Romance)
Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman. TCM Tue. 7 p.m.
Silence of the Lambs, The ++++ (1991, Thriller) Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins. A mad genius helps an FBI trainee pursue a serial killer. PAR Thu. 10 p.m.
Smile +++ (2022, Horror) Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher. PAR Thu. 7 p.m.
Spider-Man: Far From Home +++ (2019, Action) Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson. FX Mon. 3 p.m.
Spider-Man: No Way Home +++ (2021, Action) Tom Holland, Zendaya. FX Mon. 6 p.m., Tue. 3 p.m.
Split +++ (2016, Thriller) James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy. SYFY Fri. 10:56 p.m., Sat. 3:58 p.m. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, The +++ (2015, Children) Voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke. NICK Sat. 4 p.m.
Star Wars: A New Hope ++++ (1977, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Young Luke Skywalker battles evil Darth Vader. TNT Thu. 3:45 p.m.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi +++ (1983, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. TNT Fri. 6:02 p.m., Fri. 10 p.m.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith +++ (2005, Sci-Fi) Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman. TNTSat. 3:53 p.m.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back ++++ (1980, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Darth Vader launches an attack to crush the rebellion. TNT Fri. 3:15 p.m.
TTalk to Me +++ (2022, Drama) Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen. PARSHO Tue. 5:30 p.m.
Targets +++ (1968, Thriller) Boris Karloff, Tim O’Kelly. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.
Terminator, The ++++ (1984, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. A cyborg assassin from the future comes to present-day L.A. SYFY Mon. 3:15 p.m., Mon. 8:30 p.m.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas ++++ (1993, Animated) Voices of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon. Halloweentown’s leader aims to kidnap Santa. FREEFRM Sun. 4:10 p.m., Wed. 4:10 p.m.
Top Gun +++ (1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. PAR Sat. 6:30 p.m.
Top Gun: Maverick +++ (2022, Action) Tom Cruise, Miles Teller. PAR Sat. 3:30 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m. U
Under Siege +++ (1992, Action) Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones. BBCA Thu. 9:30 p.m. V
Village of the Damned +++ (1960, Sci-Fi) George Sanders, Barbara Shelley. TCM Sat. 5:30 p.m. W
