Entertainment Now October 12 – 18, 2025

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Across 1. Pt. of many major airport names

5. Absolutely divine

8. Tango maneuvers

12. Qatar University

Crossword Puzzle

Best Bets

Best Bets

Sunday

Brian and Maggie

WNED-17 WPSU-3

Sunday Brian and Maggie WNED-17 WPSU-3 WXXI-21 8 p.m.

WXXI-21 8 p.m.

In 1989, two old friends — political journalist Brian Walden (Steve Coogan) and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Harriet Walter) — sit down for what will be their last TV interview, and ultimately, an exchange that would end their friendship.

In 1989, two old friends — political journalist Brian Walden (Steve Coogan) and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Harriet Walter) — sit down for what will be their last TV interview, and ultimately, an exchange that would end their friendship.

13. Poorly 14. Zone

city 13. Poorly 14. Zone

15. Had problems with a shylock, perhaps

15. Had problems with a shylock, perhaps

Elsbeth

Elsbeth

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.

Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) enters the world of latenight comedy when a show host (Stephen Colbert), his head writer (Amy Sedaris) and her husband (Andy Richter) clash in this Season 3 premiere. Plus, new officer (Lindsay Mendez) isn’t funny.

Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) enters the world of latenight comedy when a show host (Stephen Colbert), his head writer (Amy Sedaris) and her husband (Andy Richter) clash in this Season 3 premiere. Plus, new officer (Lindsay Mendez) isn’t funny.

The Chair Company

The Chair Company

HBO 10 p.m.

HBO 10 p.m.

William Ronald Trosper (Tim Robinson) has stumbled upon a criminal conspiracy in a place you’d least expect it after an embarrassing incident at work in this series premiere.

Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco and Kate Mara also star.

William Ronald Trosper (Tim Robinson) has stumbled upon a criminal conspiracy in a place you’d least expect it after an embarrassing incident at work in this series premiere. Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco and Kate Mara also star.

Monday

Monday

The Neighborhood WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

The Neighborhood WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

The times they are a-changin’ in this season premiere as both the Johnsons and Butlers face

The times they are a-changin’ in this season premiere as both the Johnsons and Butlers face

16. “Andor” universe 18. Humorously surrealistic

16. “Andor” universe 18. Humorously surrealistic

20. Not too far off 22. Federal legislationanalysis agcy.

20. Not too far off 22. Federal legislationanalysis agcy.

23. Before fire or transmit 24. 1978 Peace Prize winner Sadat

23. Before fire or transmit 24. 1978 Peace Prize winner Sadat

28. Had lunch or dinner 29. Rock’s Brian 30. El ___

33. One who worships Jah 35. “Big ___!” (“Respect!”)

28. Had lunch or dinner 29. Rock’s Brian 30. El ___ 33. One who worships Jah 35. “Big ___!” (“Respect!”)

37. Manchester ___

37. Manchester ___

38. Jennifer Aniston show, with “The” 42. Issa Rae series

38. Jennifer Aniston show, with “The” 42. Issa Rae series

43. Alfred, in “Kinsey” (2004)

43. Alfred, in “Kinsey” (2004)

46. Zachary of “Chuck”

46. Zachary of “Chuck”

47. Neckwear in a highchair

47. Neckwear in a highchair

48. Knowledge, for short

49. Sports’ network

48. Knowledge, for short 49. Sports’ network

50. Structure by a barn

50. Structure by a barn

51. They outrank pvts.

51. They outrank pvts.

Down

Down

1. Frequent court statement 2. “Right ___!” 3. Domhnall Gleeson series

1. Frequent court statement 2. “Right ___!” 3. Domhnall Gleeson series

4. Elizabeth Debicki’s role in “The

4. Elizabeth Debicki’s role in “The

Crown” 5. Questionable

26. Get in on a deal

26. Get in on a deal

Crown” 5. Questionable

6. Amy Winehouse, for one

6. Amy Winehouse, for one

7. Mel of voices

7. Mel of voices

8. First “Family Feud” host

8. First “Family Feud” host

9. Syrian Desert nation

9. Syrian Desert nation

10. The Temple of the Sun’s country

10. The Temple of the Sun’s country

11. Spec sheet requirement

11. Spec sheet requirement

17. McEntire of “Happy’s Place”

19. Smidgen

17. McEntire of “Happy’s Place” 19. Smidgen

20. Nation with a Supreme Leader

21. Its alphabet has Romeo and Juliett

20. Nation with a Supreme Leader 21. Its alphabet has Romeo and Juliett

25. Martin Sheen series, with “The”

25. Martin Sheen series, with “The”

27. Off-___ (place for mountain bikes)

27. Off-___ (place for mountain bikes)

31. Turn the dial to a radio station

31. Turn the dial to a radio station

32. “Game of Thrones,” e.g.

32. “Game of Thrones,” e.g.

33. Letters after Kelly Ayotte’s name

33. Letters after Kelly Ayotte’s name

34. Some fish sauces

34. Some fish sauces

36. Ignores at a ceremony

36. Ignores at a ceremony

37. Words often found on perishables

37. Words often found on perishables

38. Bannister distance

38. Bannister distance

39. Register space

39. Register space

40. Say “Maybe,” say

40. Say “Maybe,” say

41. Can’t eat just one

41. Can’t eat just one

44. To the ship’s rear

44. To the ship’s rear

45. Mar. et al.

45. Mar. et al.

unexpected challenges when Tina (Tichina Arnold) discovers a new pastime, Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) needs boundaries and Dave (Max Greenfield) gets it wrong.

unexpected challenges when Tina (Tichina Arnold) discovers a new pastime, Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) needs boundaries and Dave (Max Greenfield) gets it wrong.

Halloween Baking Championship

Halloween Baking Championship

FOOD 9 p.m.

FOOD 9 p.m.

Two hearts that beat as one seems to be the premise as host John Henson tasks the bakers to create a terrifying fusion of two beings into one hideous spliced souls dessert. Judges Carla Hall, Zac Young and Stephanie Boswell taste the horror.

Two hearts that beat as one seems to be the premise as host John Henson tasks the bakers to create a terrifying fusion of two beings into one hideous spliced souls dessert. Judges Carla Hall, Zac Young and Stephanie Boswell taste the horror.

This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

TCM 10 p.m.

TCM 10 p.m.

A British metal band (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer) struggles to get back to

A British metal band (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer) struggles to get back to

Tuesday

NCIS

Tuesday NCIS

Road Wars

Road Wars

A&E 9 p.m.

A&E 9 p.m.

relevance while a filmmaker (Rob Reiner) documents their downfall. Despite challenging interpersonal relationships, their talent goes to 11.

relevance while a filmmaker (Rob Reiner) documents their downfall. Despite challenging interpersonal relationships, their talent goes to 11.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

Things are getting tense as a vengeful Alden Parker (Gary Cole) looks to take down mob boss Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay), who he thinks is responsible for his father’s (Francis X. McCarthy) death in this Season 23 premiere, putting the team at risk.

Things are getting tense as a vengeful Alden Parker (Gary Cole) looks to take down mob boss Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay), who he thinks is responsible for his father’s (Francis X. McCarthy) death in this Season 23 premiere, putting the team at risk.

The highways don’t seem to be getting any safer in this season premiere as a truck in Texas decides to ram a motorcycle that passes on a double yellow line. Then, a fleet of self-driving cars wreaks havoc. And, a semi carrying hay catches fire.

The highways don’t seem to be getting any safer in this season premiere as a truck in Texas decides to ram a motorcycle that passes on a double yellow line. Then, a fleet of self-driving cars wreaks havoc. And, a semi carrying hay catches fire.

7 Little Johnstons

7 Little Johnstons

TLC 10 p.m.

TLC 10 p.m.

This Season 16 premiere follows the family as they deal with milestones and the challenges of a growing family. Liz and Brice are busy raising their daughter Leighton, who’ll have a year of firsts, including swimming lessons, daycare and birthdays.

This Season 16 premiere follows the family as they deal with milestones and the challenges of a growing family. Liz and Brice are busy raising their daughter Leighton, who’ll have a year of firsts, including swimming lessons, daycare and birthdays.

Wednesday

Help! I Wrecked

Wednesday Help! I Wrecked

My House

My House

HGTV 8 p.m.

HGTV 8 p.m.

World-class competition didn’t prepare this Olympic medalist for a house that turned out to be a flip gone wrong. After more than one DIY attempt, she’s decided to call Jasmine. With a budget of $175,000, Jasmine looks to turn this home into a gold medal.

World-class competition didn’t prepare this Olympic medalist for a house that turned out to be a flip gone wrong. After more than one DIY attempt, she’s decided to call Jasmine. With a budget of $175,000, Jasmine looks to turn this home into a gold medal.

The Golden Bachelor

The Golden Bachelor

WKBW-7 9 p.m.

WKBW-7 9 p.m.

Former NFL linebacker

Former NFL linebacker

Mel Owens is taking hits thanks to his preference for the younger ladies on the series. Luckily, at 72 years old, most of the ladies are younger than he is, but that still may not be good enough for this divorcé and father of two.

Mel Owens is taking hits thanks to his preference for the younger ladies on the series. Luckily, at 72 years old, most of the ladies are younger than he is, but that still may not be good enough for this divorcé and father of two.

Thursday

Thursday

Hell’s Kitchen

Hell’s Kitchen

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

Gordon Ramsay has plenty of expertise to share

Gordon Ramsay has plenty of expertise to share

— and more than a few expletives locked and ready to go. During this new episode, the chefs head to Stonington, Conn., where they compete in a fishy relay race before facing a challenging dinner service.

— and more than a few expletives locked and ready to go. During this new episode, the chefs head to Stonington, Conn., where they compete in a fishy relay race before facing a challenging dinner service.

Ghosts

Ghosts

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8:30 p.m.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8:30 p.m.

The fine print is a bit bolder than expected as Sam (Rose McIver), Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) and the rest of the ghosts try to get Jay out of his deal with the devil (Rebecca Wisocky) in this season premiere. Later, Pete (Richie Moriarty) deals with a kiss.

The fine print is a bit bolder than expected as Sam (Rose McIver), Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) and the rest of the ghosts try to get Jay out of his deal with the devil (Rebecca Wisocky) in this season premiere. Later, Pete (Richie Moriarty) deals with a kiss.

Beat Bobby Flay

Beat Bobby Flay FOOD 9 p.m.

FOOD 9 p.m.

People just like to wine about everything. Chef Michael Symon and comedian Manon Mathews are fully behind chefs Erin Miller and Stephen Coe as they fight for the right to take on Bobby Flay. But when he least expects it, Flay looks into a familiar face.

People just like to wine about everything. Chef Michael Symon and comedian Manon Mathews are fully behind chefs Erin Miller and Stephen Coe as they fight for the right to take on Bobby Flay. But when he least expects it, Flay looks into a familiar face.

Friday

Friday

Fire Country

Fire Country

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

Bode (Max Thieriot) and the rest of Station 42 deal with serious internal turmoil in the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire. But when they’re called to a catastrophic rescue, they must put aside their issues and come together in this season premiere.

Bode (Max Thieriot) and the rest of Station 42 deal with serious internal turmoil in the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire. But when they’re called to a catastrophic rescue, they must put aside their issues and come together in this season premiere.

Sheriff Country

Sheriff Country

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.

Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) is making waves in the town of Edgewater, Calif., in this spinoff of the popular “Fire Country.” During this series premiere, a boy is caught stealing, leading Mickey to suspect it might be a case of child abuse.

Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) is making waves in the town of Edgewater, Calif., in this spinoff of the popular “Fire Country.” During this series premiere, a boy is caught stealing, leading Mickey to suspect it might be a case of child abuse.

Boston Blue

Boston Blue

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

NYPD detective Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) from “Blue Bloods”

NYPD detective Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) from “Blue Bloods”

takes a position with the Boston P.D. in this series premiere. He’s teamed with Det. Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.

takes a position with the Boston P.D. in this series premiere. He’s teamed with Det. Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.

Saturday

Saturday

Christine

Christine

AMC 8 p.m.

AMC 8 p.m.

Arnie (Keith Gordon) is a nerd who thinks a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christine, will change his life. He’s right when the car begins to restore itself before killing people who’ve taunted Arnie. To stop the killing, Arnie must destroy the car.

Arnie (Keith Gordon) is a nerd who thinks a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christine, will change his life. He’s right when the car begins to restore itself before killing people who’ve taunted Arnie. To stop the killing, Arnie must destroy the car.

48 Hours

48 Hours

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

It’s not Saturday night without them. Peter Van Sant, Erin Moriarty and Anne-Marie Green are joined by top CBS News journalists as they investigate shocking tales of criminal conduct and real-life tragedies, examining cases from start to finish.

It’s not Saturday night without them. Peter Van Sant, Erin Moriarty and Anne-Marie Green are joined by top CBS News journalists as they investigate shocking tales of criminal conduct and real-life tragedies, examining cases from start to finish.

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

WGRZ-2 WICU-12

11:30 p.m.

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 11:30 p.m.

“Espresso” singer Sabrina Carpenter makes her return to Studio 8H, acting as both a host and musical guest as she takes part in sketches alongside hilarious castmates like Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, Chloe Fineman and more.

“Espresso” singer Sabrina Carpenter makes her return to Studio 8H, acting as both a host and musical guest as she takes part in sketches alongside hilarious castmates like Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, Chloe Fineman and more.

Harriet Walter in “Brian and Maggie” Sunday on PBS
Chloe Fineman stars in “Saturday Night Live” Saturday on NBC
Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer star in “This Is Spinal Tap” Monday on TCM 2 x 2” ad 2 x 2” ad
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Chloe Fineman stars in “Saturday Night Live” Saturday on NBC
Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer star in “This Is Spinal Tap” Monday on TCM

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The ghosts of TV past and present

1) CBS sitcom “Ghosts” is adapted from a show originally made in what country?

2) What is the name of the ghost in the 1960s sitcom “The Ghost & Mrs. Muir”?

3) Which 1960s soap opera featured ghosts, witches, werewolves, zombies, and eventually the vampire Barnabas Collins?

4) Which 1980s sitcom starred Ann Jillian as the ghost of a Hollywood starlet who haunts a suburban family?

5) In “Ghost Whisperer,” Jennifer Love Hewitt’s character could communicate with ghosts. What is the name of the town the series is set in?

6) Name the Syfy reality show where investigators used night-vision cameras and EVP recorders to hunt ghosts.

7) The first season of “American Horror Story,” subtitled “Murder House,” revolves around a mansion filled with ghosts. What year did it first air?

8) Name the creator (and host) of the classic anthology series “The Twilight Zone,” which featured several ghost stories. 9) Name “the friendly ghost” who first appeared on TV as part of the 1958-1961 cartoon compilation series “Matty’s Funday Funnies.” 10) True or false: The Maitlands (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis in the 1988 film) also appeared in the animated TV series “Beetlejuice.”

Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar in “Ghosts”

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