September 28 - October 4, 2025
The One Chicago universe returns as “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” make their Season 11, Season 14 and Season 13 premieres, respectively, Wednesday, Oct. 1, on NBC.
Sunday
2 p.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. (L)
Friday
7:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Singapore Grand Prix, Practice 2. From Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. (L)
Saturday
7:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Singapore Grand Prix, Qualifying. From Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. (L)
4 p.m. WGN NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Drive for the Cure 250. From Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (L)
Sunday
1 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
1:30 p.m. CHSN White Sox Countdown Live (L)
2 p.m. CHSN Chicago White Sox at Washington Nationals. From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (L)
5 p.m. CHSN White Sox Postgame Live (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Chicago White Sox at Washington Nationals. From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
11:30 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
Monday
1 p.m. CHSN Chicago White Sox at Washington Nationals. From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
5 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
9:30 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
Tuesday
11:30 a.m. CHSN ‘05 Forever Celebrating the 2005 Chicago White Sox.
1 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
1:30 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
2 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
WLS Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
2:30 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
3 p.m. ESPN2 Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
3:30 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
6 p.m. ESPN2 Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
7 p.m. ESPN Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
1 a.m. ESPN2 Wild Card Series: Teams TBA.
Wednesday
2 p.m. WLS Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
3 p.m. ESPN Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
1 a.m. ESPN2 Wild Card Series: Teams TBA.
Thursday
2 p.m. WLS Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (L)
3 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
Friday
1:30 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
2 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
Saturday
4:30 p.m. TBS MLB Pre-Game on TBS (L)
5 p.m. TBS National League Division Series A, Game 1: Teams TBA.
8:30 p.m. TBS National League Division Series B, Game 1: Teams TBA.
12 a.m. TBS MLB Post-Game on TBS (L) BASKETBALL
Sunday
1:30 p.m. WLS WNBA Countdown (L)
2 p.m. WLS WNBA Basketball Semifinals, Game 4: Teams TBA. (If necessary) (L)
4 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Semifinals, Game 4: Teams TBA. (If necessary) (L)
7 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Semifinals, Game 4: Teams TBA. (If necessary) (L)
Monday
2 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today (L)
Tuesday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jackie tries to upstage Jennifer at LA Fashion Week.
1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Angel decides to prioritize herself and Amani.
Wednesday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Brooke’s husband tries to dissuade her from divorce.
1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jackie sends one of the guests packing after a fight.
Thursday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
11:30 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jackie has strong feelings about Jennifer’s documentary.
12:30 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jen and Jackie’s relationship takes a turn for the worse.
Friday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
6 p.m. ESPN WNBA Countdown (L)
7 p.m. ESPN 2025 WNBA Finals Teams TBA. (L)
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives The ladies take a day cruise; Duffey arranges group therapy.
1 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Brooke struggles with keeping a secret; Duffey re-proposes.
Saturday
12:30 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Reunion. The basketball wives return for one last ponderosa.
Sunday
10 p.m. ESPN2 X Games FOOTBALL
Sunday
7 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
8 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
9 a.m. ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown (L) ESPN2 Fantasy Football Now (L)
10 a.m. WYZZ FOX NFL Kickoff (L)
10:30 a.m. WMBD Green & Gold Game Day Live
11 a.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX NFL Sunday (L)
11:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
12 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Final WBBM WMBD Washington Commanders at Atlanta Falcons. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (L) WFLD WYZZ Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions. From Ford Field in Detroit. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN2 Thunder On: Resurgence of the SMU Mustangs
3 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NFL on FOX Postgame (L)
3:25 p.m. WBBM WMBD Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raiders. From Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (L)
6 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Football Night in America (L)
7:15 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (L)
Monday
2 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. ESPN2 This Is Football
4 p.m. ESPN Monday Night Countdown (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
6 p.m. ESPN New York Jets at Miami Dolphins. From Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (L)
7 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show WLS Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos. From Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
10:15 p.m. ESPN Monday Night Postgame (L)
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Tuesday
10 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)
1:30 p.m. ESPN2 Always College Football
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
9:30 p.m. WFLD 1st & North
10 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
12:30 a.m. WFLD 1st & North
Wednesday
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)
1:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
3 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live (L)
7 p.m. ESPN2 NFL’s Greatest Games 2024 AFC Championship Game: Bills at Chiefs.
12 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
Thursday
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
3 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
8 p.m. ESPN2 We’re #1! The Story of 1999 Florida State Football
1 a.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA.
Friday
10 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 p.m. ESPN2 Fantasy Focus Field Yates hosts ESPN’s top Fantasy Football experts.
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
4 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
5 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
5:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Countdown (L)
CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 Charlotte at South Florida. From Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
9:30 p.m. ESPN West Virginia at BYU. From LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah (L)
CHSN Pro Football Weekly
10 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show Saturday
6:30 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Matchup
8 a.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)
9 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
WFLD WYZZ Big Noon Kickoff (L)
11 a.m. ESPN ESPN2 WFLD WLS WYZZ Teams TBA. (L)
TNT Big 12 Football Pregame (L)
WBBM WMBD Air Force at Navy. From Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. (L)
11:30 a.m. TNT College Football (L)
12 p.m. WGN Teams TBA. (L)
1:30 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
2 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L)
WEEK WMAQ Notre Dame Football: College Countdown (L)
2:30 p.m. ESPN WBBM WLS WMBD Teams TBA. (L)
WEEK WMAQ Boise State at Notre Dame. From Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (L)
3 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
5:30 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L) ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L)
WBBM WMBD CBS College Football Postgame Show (L)
WEEK WMAQ Big Ten Countdown (L)
6:30 p.m. WEEK WFLD WLS WMAQ WYZZ Teams TBA. (L)
7 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
8:30 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
9 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
9:30 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
10 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L)
11 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
12 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
12:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
1 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
2 a.m. ESPN College Football Final
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
As the 2025 NFL regular season continues to unfold, Week 4 brings the Dallas Cowboys together with the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 28. Kickoff airs live on NBC.
The NFL rarely lacks drama, and Week 4 brings one of this season’s most intriguing storylines, marking the first time Micah Parsons will face his former team, the Cowboys, after a stunning offseason trade that sent the premier defender north to Green Bay.
League-wide, Parsons is considered a premier defender, bringing elite production (28 per cent pass-rush win rate, 251 pressures, 310 pass-rush wins since 2021) to a Packers team that finished only sixth in the league last season in both yards and points allowed.
Since his Packers debut in Week 1 where he recorded a sack, Parsons’ immediate impact has already drawn comparisons to the historic signing of Reggie White in 1993, setting expectations for this season sky high.
Green Bay now boasts one of the NFL’s deepest fronts, pairing Parsons with elite edge rusher Rashan Gary, while the secondary is anchored
by
safety Xavier McKinney, who recorded eight interceptions in what was a breakout season for him in 2024.
Meanwhile, for the Dallas Cowboys, the message is simple: replace their former star while trying to find a way to contain him. Against the Packers, the Cowboys will need to rely heavily on their offensive line in order to allow Dak Prescott to find and exploit quick passing lanes.
While Prescott and the Cowboys have remained steady on offense through four weeks, finding ways to generate and disrupt the team’s opposing quarterbacks without Parsons will be closely watched.
GOLF
Sunday
11 a.m. WEEK WMAQ 2025 Ryder Cup Final Day. From Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. (L)
HOCKEY
Sunday
9 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo.
5:30 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild. From Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn.
12 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild. From Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn.
Monday
10 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild. From Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn.
Tuesday
7 p.m. CHSN Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
TNT Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche. From Ball Arena in Denver. (L)
11:30 p.m. CHSN Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Friday
7 p.m. CHSN Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
11 p.m. CHSN Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Saturday
11 a.m. CHSN Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
2:30 p.m. CHSN Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
6 p.m. CHSN St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
SOCCER
Sunday
8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Fulham. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. (L)
10:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Newcastle United vs. Arsenal. From St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. (L)
Monday
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Everton vs. West Ham United. From Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (L)
Friday
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Bournemouth vs. Fulham. From Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom. (L)
Saturday
6:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Leeds United vs. Tottenham Hotspur. From Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. (L)
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Sunderland. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (L)
11:30 a.m. WEEK WMAQ Premier League Soccer Teams TBA. (L)
6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Racing Louisville FC at North Carolina Courage. From WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. (L)
9 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Bay FC at Portland Thorns FC. From Providence Park in Portland, Ore. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
Questions:
1) The San Diego Chicken may be an iconic baseball presence, but the character is not the official mascot of Major League Baseball. Who is the mascot of the San Diego Padres?
2) The San Francisco Giants’ mascot is named after the city’s former Pacific Coast League team — and fans of “Arrested Development” will enjoy the pun. What is his name?
3) Name the MLB franchise where you may find Pierogis race each other during fifth or sixth inning break.
4) Before Gritty arrived to share some of the spotlight, which iconic Philadelphia mascot is seen delighting crowds at Phillies games?
5) Only three MLB franchises do not currently have an active mascot. Name the only team in the National League to have never featured one.
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BY DANA SIMPSON
in Chicago: ‘Med,’ ‘Fire’ and ‘P.D.’ return to cable this fall
With approximately 2.6 million Americans calling Chicago home, it makes sense that many a television series would decide to place their focus on the home of the Bears, the Cubs and the White Sox. Some of the most popular television to capture the essence of the Windy City, though, must be Dick Wolf’s (“Law & Order”) iconic One Chicago franchise.
Now several years into each of Wolf’s established series, One Chicago returns to NBC as a whole Wednesday, Oct. 1, as “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” make their Season 11, Season 14 and Season 13 premieres, respectively.
The franchise, “which spans 36 seasons and 728 episodes ahead of the fall 2025 premieres” (per ScreenRant), first marks its return with the Season 11 premiere of “Chicago Med,” the last series to join the One Chicago franchise (of those still airing). Having first premiered in 2015, the medical drama currently boasts 201 episodes across its 10 seasons and will be adding an additional 21 episodes to its total count this season, albeit without a few fan-favorite characters.
With regard to Season 11, series showrunner Allen MacDonald (“Body of Proof”) says he plans “to take everything a step further but still be on the same path,” as reported by Parade. “I told the writers that in every episode [of Season 10], I want everyone to cry in every episode, and I want everybody to laugh in every episode. I want to continue that emotional torture for the audience as much as I possibly can, but take the characters in different directions.”
A few characters will be missing from the plot, however, as Marlyne Barrett (“The
Wire”), who played Maggie Lockwood; John Earl Jelks (“New Amsterdam”), who played Dr. Dennis Washington; and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (“Star Trek: Picard”), who played Dr. Naomi Howard, are confirmed to be written out of the show. While Lockwood reportedly left the series due to “personal reasons,” very little has been reported as to the reason behind the fictional doctors’ departures.
In addition to the staffing changes at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, much of the character development in Season 11 will fall upon the shoulders of actress Sarah Ramos (“The Bear”), whose character must now parse with the knowledge that she carries the gene for GSS Prion, the degenerative disease that killed her mother.
Another One Chicago series featuring a major life change is “Chicago Fire,” the franchise’s flagship series starring longest-running cast members Taylor Kinney (“The Forest,” 2016) and Christian Stolte (“Law Abiding Citizen,” 2009), airing immediately following “Chicago Med.”
Kinney’s character, Lt. Kelly Severide, is often a main focus of “Chicago Fire,” but last season’s attention was largely due to his evolving relationship with Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo, “Blood & Oil”), who (spoilers for the Season 13 finale) announced her pregnancy at the end of last season. Although the couple, known to superfans as “Stellaride,” had been planning to adopt, their plans changed when Stella became pregnant.
Otherwise, Station 51 continues to change headed into Season 14 as its mysterious new chief, Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney, “My Best Friend’s Wedding,”
1997), settles into his role as beloved Boden’s (Eamonn Walker, “Oz”) replacement.
Finally, “Chicago P.D.” returns to NBC with perhaps more peril than the rest of Chicago’s first responders. (Season 13 spoilers ahead.)
After Sgt. Voight (Jason Beghe, “Monkey Shines,” 1988) orchestrated an assassination against corrupt deputy chief Reid
(Shawn Hatosy, “Animal Kingdom”), the entire Intelligence Unit is in danger of retaliation and professional reprimand. As the situation gets increasingly dire for Voight himself, rumors have been flying about a possible replacement — perhaps one in the form of Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer, “As the World Turns”), who is reportedly returning this season for a “redemption” (per ScreenRant).
BY JAY BOBBIN
Q: I heard that Nancy Travis is joining “NCIS.” Who will she play?
A: The alum of such series as “Becker” and “Last Man Standing” will be climbing aboard the CBS naval-mystery series when it starts its 23rd season Tuesday, Oct. 14. She’ll play the sister of Alden Parker, Gary Cole’s special-agent character, but the newly arrived sibling will have some impressive professional credentials herself — since she’s a Navy vice admiral who plays by the book, unlike her brother, who has a tendency to make his own rules as he goes along.
While she’s played a wife and/or mom many times, Travis has experience in embodying an authority figure in the working world. Her most recent series role was in Hallmark Channel’s “Ride,” as the matriarch of a ranch-and-rodeo family. (The show had an additional run on The CW afterward.) And in her first major TV-series role, in the mid-1990s CBS sitcom “Almost Perfect,” Travis played the executive producer of a police-themed show.
In the short-lived 1999 CBS show “Work With Me,” Travis played an attorney married to another lawyer (Kevin Pollak). The actress also represented working women when she joined the cast of Ted Danson’s CBS comedy “Becker” full-time for its last two seasons (2002-04), with her character Chris employed at the diner that her doctor neighbor Becker frequented. Travis and Danson already had worked together in the hit film “Three Men and a Baby” (1987) — her movie debut — and its sequel, “Three Men and a Little Lady” (1990).
Travis also had series runs in TBS’ “The Bill Engvall Show,” Audience Network’s “Mr. Mercedes” and Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method.” It will be interesting to see how long her “NCIS” tenure turns out to be, since some “name” actresses have had only relatively short stays (see: Lauren Holly, Jennifer Esposito and Maria Bello).
America’s Funniest Home Videos
WLS 6 p.m.
With everyday life getting harder by the day, this long-running series swoops in to save the day with a little levity and a whole lot of laughter. Each episode of the series sees host Alfonso Ribeiro review audience-submitted clips.
60 Minutes
WBBM WMBD 6:30 p.m.
Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Anderson Cooper, Bill Whitaker, Sharyn Alfonsi, Jon Wertheim and Cecilia Vega all return for a new episode of America’s oldest and most-watched newsmagazine on television, which highlights the country’s most pressing issues.
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Annie TCM 7 p.m.
A classic musical comes to the small screen in this timeless adaptation starring Albert Finney, Carol Burnett and Bernadette Peters. An adorable red-headed orphan is temporarily adopted by a billionaire and changes his entire perspective on life.
The Simpsons WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Fox’s Animation Domination returns for another season of laughs, starting off with this stalwart animated sitcom. During this season premiere, Lisa is invited to join the school’s elite fashion club after discovering Marge’s vintage clothes from the ‘90s.
NFL Football WEEK WMAQ 7:15 p.m.
Week 4 of the regular season continues with the Green Bay Packers heading to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to challenge the Dallas Cowboys. The teams last met in one of the NFC Wild Card games in 2024, where the Packers came out on top.
Unforgotten on Masterpiece WTTW 9 p.m.
After plenty of twists and turns, Jess (Sinéad Keenan) and Sunny (Sanjeev Bhaskar) finally get Asif (Elham Ehsas), Marty (Maximilian Fairley), Mel (MyAnna Buring), and Juliet (Victoria Hamilton) to talk, leading to the discovery of Gerry Copper’s killer.
Anderson Cooper is a correspondent for “60 Minutes”
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Below Deck Mediterranean BRAVO 7 p.m.
Pack your bags and prepare to lather on the sunscreen for this Season 10 premiere. While many familiar faces return — including Capt. Sandy, of course — there’s plenty of change to be expected as the crew boards an all-new superyacht, the Bravado.
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way TLC 7 p.m.
This popular spinoff follows as Americans make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of their relationships: moving across the globe in order to be closer to the ones they love. Trials and tribulations await as each couple adjust to their new normal.
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Mysteries of the Unknown TRAV 7 p.m.
During each episode of this mystery-themed docuseries, actor, narrator and historical investigator Don Wildman searches all corner of the world, so he can unearth extraordinary artifacts and uncover the answers to history’s greatest mysteries.
Name That Tune WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
In this star-studded game show, celebrity contestants have their knowledge put to the test as they attempt to win an assortment of musical games. During this latest episode, Aisha Tyler and Mira Sorvino battle it out for music dominance.
The Great Wall HBO 8 p.m.
Matt Damon and Pedro Pascal star as imprisoned European mercenaries that help their Chinese captors fend off an alien threat from laying siege to the Great Wall of China in this 2016 action flick. Jing Tian, Andy Lau and Willem Dafoe also star.
Brilliant Minds WEEK WMAQ 9 p.m.
After reuniting with his long thought dead father (Mandy Patinkin) at the end of last season, brilliant and unconventional neurologist Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) has a new goal in life: to find a cure for his father’s unknown disorder.
Teddy Sears and Zachary Quinto in “Brilliant Minds”
<+++ Gladiator Joaquin Phoenix,Connie Nielsen, Russell Crowe.A fugitive general becomes a gladiator in ancient Rome <+++ Gladiator Joaquin Phoenix,Russell Crowe.
50 236 E! Movie <+++ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret s ('02) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson,Daniel Radcliffe.
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TCM 7:45 p.m.
Adapting the fourth and final part of John Steinbeck’s 1952 epic, this film follows Cal Trask (James Dean) as he competes with his twin brother (Richard Davalos) for his deeply religious father’s (Raymond Massey) love and acceptance.
The Lowdown FX 8 p.m.
For journalist Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), there’s no such thing as “too far” when it comes to searching for the truth. When mysteries are finally unveiled, however, Raybon must face the consequences of his own actions.
Kyle MacLachlan also stars.
Prime Minister HBO 8 p.m.
This documentary from directors Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe covers Jacinda Ardern’s five-year tenure as prime minister of New Zealand and how she and her party navigated major crises such as the Christchurch mosque shootings and the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Experience WTTW 8 p.m.
This documentary examines the riot that erupted between students protesting the Vietnam War and New York construction works during the afternoon of May 8, 1970, and how it would go on to radically redefine American politics for the years to come.
The Lowdown FX 9 p.m.
For journalist Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), there’s no such thing as “too far” when it comes to searching for the truth. When mysteries are finally unveiled, however, Raybon must face the consequences of his own actions.
Kyle MacLachlan also stars.
On Brand With Jimmy Fallon WEEK WMAQ 9 p.m.
From the mind of Jimmy Fallon, NBC’s newest reality series follows 10 everyday Americans as they compete in a gauntlet of marketing challenges featuring real products and brands for the chance at winning $100,000 and making their mark on the industry.
33 122 244 SYFY (5:00) <+++ Zombieland ('09) Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson. <+++ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ('22)Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright. Warrior s must protect Wakanda from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. <+ I, Frankenstein ('14)Bill Nighy,Miranda Otto,Aaron Eckhart.
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“Universal Basic Guys” - Season 2 (Sept. 29)
“Play Dirty” (Oct. 1)
An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in this action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Gro eld (LaKeith Stan eld), Zen (Rosa Salazar) and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them against the New York mob.
e future is now, and every day it feels like someone’s career becomes a redundancy to some new technological advancement. Brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies, voiced by Devin Halliwell and Adam Malamut, lose their jobs at the local hot dog factory when robots are brought in to replace them in this Fox animated comedy. Moving into Season 2, the brothers continue to explore a new side of life as part of a Universal Basic Income program.
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“Nightmares of Nature: Cabin in the Woods” (Sept. 30)
Narrated by “Stranger ings” star Maya Hawke, this nature docuseries follows animal heroes that are struggling to endure the real-life terrors in the wild. From bleeding trees and crawling zombie snails to vampire sh ruling the waters, the series transforms the wild into a haunting tale of survival. Season 2 — “Lost in the Jungle” — premieres on the streamer Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Q: I just started watching “The Rainmaker” on TV. Will John Grisham be turning any of his other books into TV shows?
A: It certainly seems likely that legal-drama writer extraordinaire John Grisham will do another TV adaptation, maybe regardless of how well the new “Rainmaker” series does.
Grisham currently has multiple projects at some stage of development, as has always been the case since he exploded on the movie scene in 1993 with the hit adaptation of his book “The Firm.”
Several of these potential projects are TV adaptations. For example, he was recently pitched on a series version of his novel “The Boys From Biloxi,” and as recently
as 2021, he was working with HBO on a miniseries adaptation of “A Time for Mercy” (his literary follow-up to “A Time to Kill,” which was made into a hit film in 1996).
If and when any of these projects will hit the screen is unknown, but the Grisham brand is certainly hot.
Early indications say “The Rainmaker,” a new TV adaptation of Grisham’s bestselling novel, is a hit. Indeed, it may end up being more popular than the 1997 film version starring Matt Damon (“Good Will Hunting,” also 1997), which barely earned more than its budget at the box office.
That’s, at least, a little surprising, because historically, Grisham has been less
“ e Simpsons” - Season 36 (Sept. 28)
ere’s always fun to be had in Spring eld — especially when the Simpsons are involved. Releasing in tandem with the network premiere of the series’ 37th season, this batch of 18 episodes sees the eponymous family celebrating birthdays, tackling escape rooms, encountering new friends and even causing some spooks, in “ e Simpsons” 35th iteration of their annual Halloween special: Treehouse of Horror.
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of a success on the small screen. Several TV versions of his books (including ones that were previously hit movies) got early cancelations over the years, including a version of “The Client” that ran for a season on CBS in 1995 before getting axed and a 2012 series based on “The Firm,” which was similarly only given a season, this time on NBC.
But those were made before the streaming era, and streaming has been a big part of “The Rainmaker’s” success. Episodes air first on broadcast TV, on the USA Network, but are re-released a week later on the Peacock streaming service. They’ve proved very popular there — “The Rainmaker” is reportedly the fourth most popular show on Peacock.
1. “Family Guy” daughter
4. First “A” of “NAACP”: Abbr.
8. Barber’s job
12. ___ phenomena (ESP, telepathy, etc.)
13. Biblical pronoun
14. Exude, as confidence
15. Ring bearer, at times
16. “Cheers” actor
18. Carrie Coon series, with “The”
20. Pitches
21. Shoe shades
22. Dawn goddess
24. Tolerate
26. Birth-related
30. Drying powder
31. “Yeah, I don’t think so ...”
32. Unsophisticated fellow
34. Songbirds
35. Mac of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”
37. “Here comes trouble”
38. Sea shell seller
41. One of Batman’s foes
45. Jenna Ortega series
47. Jerry’s uncle on “Seinfeld”
48. Arm-twist
49. Miscellany
50. Dropped stuff
51. ___ & Chandon (champagne)
52. Waiter’s offering
53. RR stop
1. Video file format
2. Morales of “NYPD Blue”
3. Virginia Graham show
4. Show up at
5. Backyard units
6. Fizzy drink
7. Gentle prod
8. Heavy measure
9. Stephanie Beatriz’s “Brooklyn NineNine” role
10. Polo rival
11. Store department with jackets, ties and such
17. Immeasurably long period
19. Companion of Cupid
23. A Tolkien Dark Lord
24. Piglet’s playground
25. Lao-tzu’s “way”
27. Onetime MTV reality series filmed near Hollywood
28. “Mary ___ Regrets” (Burl Ives song)
29. ___ Lagos (region of Chile)
33. Leisurely gait
34. “... it’s __ __ know”
36. Like some buddies
37. Bolt with great speed
38. (Has) moved through water
39. Protagonist
40. Honer’s goal
42. Having time on one’s hands
43. Part of a hunting outfit
44. “Star Wars” series mentor
46. Fish-catching mesh
Q: I know about some of the show’s other stars, but is the woman who played Sally on “3rd Rock From the Sun” still acting?
A: NBC’s late-’90s sitcom “3rd Rock From the Sun” is, of course, the show that launched the career of film star Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Inception,” 2010) and was another entry in the long resume of stageand-screen great John Lithgow (“The World According to Garp,” 1982). But it was an ensemble show, and Kristen Johnston (“The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas,” 2000) was an equally large part of it as security officer Sally.
Unlike her co-stars, she remains a sitcom force to this day, most recently appearing on the Netflix series “Leanne” earlier this year. And news just broke a few weeks ago that she’ll be joining the cast of the Fox sitcom “Going Dutch” in a “heavily recurring role,” according to Deadline.com. She’ll play a high-ranking NATO general on the show — an echo of her “3rd Rock” character’s military roots.
After “3rd Rock’s” demise in 2001, Johnston initially tried her hand on the big screen, with supporting roles in comedies such as “Strangers With Candy” (2005) and “Music and Lyrics” (2007).
Chicago Med WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
At Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, an elite team of doctors, nurses and staff tackle lifeand-death cases while navigating personal challenges each day while doing whatever it takes to save a life. Oliver Platt, Nick Gehlfuss and Dominic Rains star.
Abbott Elementary WLS 7:30 p.m.
School is back in session! During this new season, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and her fellow teachers at Willard R. Abbott Elementary endlessly work to provide the best education for their students despite being underfunded, overwhelmed and outnumbered.
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Sin City Rehab HGTV 8 p.m.
Alison Victoria makes her return to the bright lights and high stakes of Las Vegas, where her design career first began. Hoping to earn herself some lofty returns, she takes on new multi-million-dollar projects and some risky home renovations.
Chicago Fire WEEK WMAQ 8 p.m.
The firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51 are back for another season. Led by Lt. Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), these brave men and women dive head first into danger in order to save the defenceless and keep the Windy City safe from peril.
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99 to Beat WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews host this game show which sees 100 contestants compete in a wide range of distinctive and hilarious games for a chance at $1 million. This time, the finalists compete in nutty games like Nut Stackers and Potato Fork Catch.
The Amazing Race WBBM WMBD 8:30 p.m.
Now that Season 38 is underway, it’s all about the challenges. As the duos make their way across the globe, they face a multitude of bumps in the road – some far easier than others. This brand-new episode sees some contestants fighting the “yuck” factor.
Quinta Brunson stars in “Abbott Elementary”
<++ Saw II ('05) Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith,Donnie Wahlberg. A detective must save his son from a madman's sadistic game. <++ Quarantine ('08)Steve Harris, Jennifer Carpenter. (P)
('88) Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton. Two ghosts try to scare away their home's new tenants. (:55) <++ Hocus Pocus ('93) Sarah Jessica Parker, Kat hy Najimy,Bette Midler. Youths conjure up three child-hungry witches on Halloween. The 700 Club According to Jim "Pilot" According to Jim "No Nookie"
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Friday the 13th AMC 7 p.m.
In this modern reboot of the 1980s classic, Clay (Jared Padalecki) sets out to find his sister (Amanda Righetti), who disappeared near Crystal Lake. It isn’t long before Jason Voorhees (Derek Mears) arrives at his old stomping grounds to wreak havoc.
50 First Dates HBO 7 p.m.
Henry (Adam Sandler) falls head over heels when he meets Lucy (Drew Barrymore) at a diner, despite his fear of commitment. Unfortunately, she suffers from short-term memory loss and remembers nothing from the day before, forcing him to try and try again.
The Harvey Girls TCM 7 p.m.
When Susan Bradley (Judy Garland) answers a mail-order bride ad in New Mexico, she discovers her suitor is a washed-up cowhand. Choosing to stay, she works at the Harvey House, now facing the local saloon owner (John Hodiak) and Em (Angela Lansbury).
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Celebrities like Teresa Giudice, Jussie Smollett and Eva Marcille are shipped off to a foreign country, where they partake in various military-style challenges. This time, the celebs must escape a sinking plane before competing in a boxing match.
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34 107 249 COM (:10) The Office (:45) The Office (:20) The Office (:55) The Office The OfficeThe OfficeThe Office Daily Show (N) (:35) Mike Family Guy Family Guy
35 105 242 USA Law & Order: SVU "Fallacy" <+++ The Avengers ('12) Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr.. Law & Order: SV U "Futility" Law & Order: SV U "Tragedy"
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang <++ Overboard ('18) Anna Faris,Eva Longoria,Eugenio Derbez
37 180 311 FREE (:55) <++ Hotel Transylvania ('12) Voices of Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler. <++ Hotel Transylvania 2 ('15) Voices of Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler. Dracula tries to bring out his grandson's inner vampire. The 700 Club According to Jim "Unruly Spirits" According to
Belle Collective OWN 7 p.m.
Marie juggles two suitors while contemplating retirement. Selena deals with her son’s death. Latrice and new Belle Kerri try to balance success with demanding husbands. Tambra and her fiancé get hit with reality. Lateshia’s marriage hits a huge roadblock.
Love After Lockup WE 7 p.m.
The drama doesn’t stop in this season finale, as JK and Brooke get stopped by the police, Troy’s mom has enough of Zeruiah, Damodrick is stuck in the middle of a serious conversation between Jawalia and Quiana, Michael comes clean and Keith storms off.
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Women’s College Volleyball WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Nebraska battles Penn State this Friday, Oct. 3, from Rec Hall in University Park, Pa. In a marquee Big Ten volleyball showdown, two powerhouse teams collide in front of a raucous crowd, with pride, momentum and victory on the line.
Bering Sea Gold DISC 8 p.m.
Despite the risks involved, the crews keep hopeful for a few last-minute finds. Shawn follows old mining evidence and begins hunting for his biggest gold haul yet. Meanwhile, Kris finds her plans far-less easy, as she suffers an unexpected failure.
Scariest House in America HGTV 8 p.m.
Everyone’s got some skeletons in their closet, right? These folks do. This new episode takes viewers on a tour of a former funeral parlor with a deadly past, a haunted family home on top of a graveyard and a witchy house riddled with snakes.
Great Performances WTTW 8 p.m.
Discover how Missouri native Grace Bumbry rose from the challenges of 1950s racism to become the toast of the 1960s international opera scene, captivating audiences worldwide with her groundbreaking talent and unforgettable stage presence.
Grace Bumbry is the subject of the latest “Great Performances”
('89) Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby,Dale Midkiff An ancient bur ial ground holds a secret for a family.
32 129 237 BRAVO (4:30) <++ The Twilight Saga: New Moon ('09) <++ The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ('10) Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart. <++ The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 ('11) Kristen Stewart.
33 122 244 SYFY <++ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 ('86) Caroline Williams, Bill Johnson, Dennis Hopper. An ex-Texas Ranger (Dennis Hopper) pursues cannibalistic killers. (P) <++ Scarecrows ('88)Michael David Simms ,Richard Vidan, Ted Vernon. Bank robbers land in field of killer scarecr ows. (P) <+ Once Bitten ('85) Cleavon Little, Karen Kopins, Lauren Hutton.
34 107 249 COM (:10) The Office (:45) The Office (:20) The Office (:55) The Office The OfficeThe OfficeThe Office <+++ Ted ('12) Mila Kunis,Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg
35 105 242 USA Law & Order: SVU "Totem" WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) (Live) The Rainmaker "Episode 8" (N) (:05) 9-1-1 "Death and Taxes" (:05) 9-1-1 "Lost & Found"
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang <+++ Avengers: Age of Ultron ('15) Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo,Robert Downey Jr (P) <+++ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ('17) Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt.
37 180 311 FREE (5:30) <+++ Monsters, Inc. ('01) Voices of Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, John Goodman. (:35) <+++ Monsters University ('13)Voices of Antonis Loudaros, Leonidas Kakouris, Thanasis Tsaltabasis. The 700 Club <++ Beastly ('11)Vanessa Hudgens, Alex Pettyfer.
38 170 299 NICK <++ Minions ('15) Voices of Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Sandra Bullock <++ The Secret Life of Pets 2 ('19) Voices of Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt. Big Bang Big Bang Big
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50 236 E! (5:00) <++++ The Shawshank Redemption ('94) Tim Robbins. <+++ The Green Mile ('99) David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan, Tom Hanks.
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League Soccer Manchester United vs. Sunderland (N) (Live) Premier (N) (Live) The Rainmaker "Episode 8" <++ Glass ('19)James McAvoy, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis. (P) <+++ Captain America: Civil War ('16)Robert Downey Jr.,Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans.
Lantern ('11) Blake Lively, Peter
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ('11)Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, Johnny Depp (:05) <++ Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween ('18) Madison Iseman (:05) <+++ Edward Scissorhands ('90) Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Johnn y Depp (:35) <++ Hocus Pocus ('93)Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy,Bette Midler. (:45) < Casper
38 170 299 NICK Sonic Prime Super Duper (N) <++ The Boss Baby ('17)Voices of Miles Christopher Bakshi, Alec Baldwin. <+++ How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ('19) Voices of America Ferrera, Jay Baruchel SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Patrick Star SpongeBob Spong-
BY STAFF WRITERS
Ron Howard and Henry Winkler in “Happy Days”
1) “Happy Days” spawned several spinoffs — how many live-action spinoff series actually aired on television?
2) Which “Black-ish” spinoff came first: “Grownish” or “Mixed-ish”?
3) Which spinoff premiered first: “The Andy Griffith Show” (a spinoff of “The Danny Thomas Show”) or “The Adventures of Champion” (a spinoff of “The Gene Autry Show”)?
4) In what year did the “Friends” spinoff “Joey” premiere — 2004, 2006 or 2008?
5) Before becoming the longest-running prime-time animated series, “The Simpsons” began as short segments on which variety show?
2) “Grown-ish” 3) “The Adventures of Champion” 4) 2004 5) “The Tracey Ullman Show”
Answers: 1) Five (“Laverne & Shirley,” “Blansky’s Beauties,” “Mork & Mindy,” “Out of the Blue,” “Joanie Loves Chachi”)
“Saquon” (Prime Video — Oct. 9, Documentary Premiere)
When Saquon Barkley hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in Philadelphia Eagles green, it marked the perfect culmination of a journey defined by unwavering self-belief. This feature-length documentary gives viewers a firsthand account of Barkley’s journey by utilizing five years of video diaries recorded by Saquon as he navigated his career’s most challenging chapters: methodically battling back from ACL surgery with the same explosive power that defines his playing style, while enduring tense contract negotiations with the team that drafted him, ultimately leading him to a bitter division rival.
Unlocked: Family Secrets
OWN 6 p.m.
Every family holds their fair share of secrets, but some more than others. During this premiere, a wife guards a painful secret to protect her family and their megachurch. However, when the secret threatens to destroy it all, she must make a hard choice.
Unlocked: Family Secrets
OWN 7 p.m.
Every family holds their fair share of secrets, but some more than others. During this premiere, a wife guards a painful secret to protect her family and their megachurch. However, when the secret threatens to destroy it all, she must make a hard choice.
PBR Camping World Team Series
WGN 7 p.m.
Held annually in Kansas City, Mo., this event broadcasts live from the T-Mobile Center, where talented bull riders go head-to-head on powerful bucking bulls in hopes of earning themselves ultimate victory. Will these professionals stick the landing?
Friday the 13th, Part 2 AMC 9 p.m.
When summer comes, so does Jason Voorhees (Warrington Gillette). A group of teens (Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King) makes their way to Camp Crystal Lake in hopes of making a few bucks, but their plans are thwarted by the bloodthirsty killer.
All That Jazz TCM 9 p.m.
This semi-autobiographical musical drama from director Bob Fosse follows chain-smoking, drug-addicted theatre director and choreographer Joe Gideon (Roy Scheider) as his life spirals out of control. Jessica Lange and Ann Reinking also star.
48 Hours WBBM WMBD 9 p.m.
The first 48 hours following a crime are vital to any investigation. Peter Van Sant, Erin Moriarty, Anne-Marie Green and top CBS News journalists investigate shocking tales of criminal conduct and real-life tragedies, examining cases from start to finish.
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35 105 242 USA Movie <+++ Avengers: Infinity War ('18) Chris Hemsworth, Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr. (P) <++ Glass ('19) James McAvoy,Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis.
36 139 247 TBS (5:00) MLB Baseball National Le ague Division Series A, Game 1: Teams TB A (N) MLB Baseball National Le ague Division Series B, Game 1: Teams TBA (N)
37 180 311 FREE (5:45) <+++ Casper ('95) Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Christina Ricci. Teen (Christina Ricci) befriends Casper, the friendly ghost. (:15) <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton. Two ghosts try to scare away their home's new tenants. (:20) <++ Haunted Mansion ('23)Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, LaKeith Stanfield. A woman hires spiritual experts to rid her home of ghos ts.
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No matter who’s on stage, it’s sure to elicit some laughs. “Saturday Night Live” returns for the premiere of its 51st season Saturday, Oct. 4, on NBC.
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departure, sharing some meaningful words with online fans.
“Will not be returning for a 4th season at ‘SNL,’” Longfellow began. “Wish I was, but so it goes. It was the best three years of my life so far. I feel nothing but gratitude for the experience and everyone there. Lorne, you gave me the greatest job in the world and changed my life. You even put my mom on TV. Thank you doesn’t begin to cover it, but thank you.”
Studio 8H is back up and running, seeing the return of many beloved “SNL” alums, including Bowen Yang (“Wicked,” 2024), Ego Nwodim (“Players,” 2024), Chloe Fineman (“Freakier Friday”), Colin Jost (“Pop Culture Jeopardy!”), Michael Che (“That Damn Michael Che”), Mikey Day (“Is It Cake?”), Sarah Sherman (“You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,” 2023), Marcello Hernandez (“Happy Gilmore 2,” 2025), Andrew Dismukes (“The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy”), James Austin Johnson (“Inside Out 2,” 2024), Ben Marshall (“Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain,” 2023), Ashley Padilla (“Summer Camp,” 2024), Jane Wickline (“My First Film,” 2024) and, impressively, Kenan Thompson (“Good Burger 2,” 2023), who returns for a record-breaking 23rd season, having first appeared on “SNL” in 2003.
Some beloved faces will not be making a return, however, as Emil Wakim (“Busted!” 2025), Devon Walker (“Everything’s Trash”) and John Higgins (“Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain,” 2023) have all exited the series ahead of its 51st season, alongside Heidi Gardner (“Hustle,” 2022) — who, as of now, holds the title of the longest-tenured woman on the show, with eight seasons under her belt — and audience-favorite Michael Longfellow (“Good Burger 2,” 2023), who took to Instagram following the announcement of his
He then concluded by sharing one final joke with audiences: “If you take anything away from my time on ‘SNL,’ let it be that smoking makes you skinny and popular, Jesus was Chinese and if a tortoise ever gives you trouble just kill him, tough guy. You won’t.”
“SNL” will be adding four fresh new faces to round out its all-star cast of comedians: stand-up comedian Tommy Brennan (@somekidtommy), podcaster Kam Patterson (@kamsoofunny) of “Kill Tony” and viral TikTok stars Veronika Slowikowska (@veronika_iscool) and Jeremy Culhane (@jazzy_jelly).
21 Jump Street +++ (2012, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. COMEDY Sat. 2:30 p.m.
22 Jump Street +++ (2014, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. COMEDY Sat. 5 p.m.
28 Days Later +++ (2002, Horror) Cillian Murphy, Noah Huntley. AMC Mon. 11:30 p.m.
Aladdin +++ (1992, Animated) Voices of Scott Weinger, Robin Williams. FREEFRM Mon. 4 p.m.
All That Jazz +++ (1979, Drama) Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange. TCM Sat. 9 p.m.
Almost Famous ++++ (2000, Comedy Drama) Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand. A teenage rock journalist goes on tour with a rising band. VH1Sun. 3:30 p.m.
American Psycho +++ (2000, Horror) Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe. PARSHO Sat. 9:45 p.m.
Band Wagon, The +++ (1953, Musical) Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse. TCM Sat. 7 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast ++++ (1991, Animated) Voices of Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson. A maiden trades places with her captive father. FREEFRM Mon. 6 p.m.
Beetlejuice +++ (1988, Comedy) Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin. FREEFRM Wed. 5:50 p.m., Sat. 8:15 p.m.
Being There +++ (1979, Comedy) Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine. TCM Mon. 10:45 p.m. C
Captain America: Civil War +++ (2016, Action) Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.. USA Sat. 3:30 p.m.
Casper +++ (1995, Children) Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman. FREEFRM Wed. 3:25 p.m., Sat. 5:45 p.m.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof +++ (1958, Drama) Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman. TCM Fri. 4:45 p.m.
Coco +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Luis Ángel Gómez Jaramillo, Gael García Bernal. FREEFRM Tue. 7:30 p.m.
Creed II +++ (2018, Drama) Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone. TNT Wed. 11:30 p.m.
Creed III +++ (2023, Drama) Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson. TNT Thu. 11:30 p.m.
Crocodile Dundee +++ (1986, Comedy) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. SUNDANC Sun. 7 p.m., Sun. 11:30 p.m.
DDeadpool +++ (2016, Action) Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin. FX Thu. 5:30 p.m.
Despicable Me +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segel. NICK Mon. 6 p.m., Tue. 4 p.m.
Despicable Me 2 +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig. NICK Mon. 8 p.m., Tue. 6 p.m.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde +++ (1941, Horror) Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman. TCM Sat. 5 p.m.
Dumb and Dumber +++ (1994, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels. TNT Fri. 6:30 p.m., Fri. 10:45 p.m.
East of Eden ++++ (1955, Drama) James Dean, Julie Harris. Two men endure a troubled relationship with their father. TCM Tue. 7:45 p.m.
Emperor’s New Groove, The +++ (2000, Animated) Voices of David Spade, John Goodman. DISN Sun. 6 p.m.
Exorcist, The ++++ (1973, Horror) Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair. Jesuits try to rescue a possessed girl (Linda Blair). AMC Tue. 9:30 p.m. F
Friend, The +++ (2024, Drama) Naomi Watts, Bill Murray. PARSHO Tue. 5 p.m.
Fugitive, The +++ (1993, Thriller) Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones. BBCA Tue. 7 p.m.
Furious 7 +++ (2015, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker. FX Fri. 3 p.m.
Fury +++ (2014, War) Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf. BBCA Tue. 4 p.m.
Ghostbusters +++ (1984, Comedy) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. CMT Sun. 9 p.m., VH1 Tue. 7 p.m.
Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. PAR Mon. 7 p.m., Mon. 10:30 p.m.
Gold Rush, The ++++ (1925, Adventure) Charles Chaplin, Mack Swain. A little tramp (Charles Chaplin) is isolated in the Yukon. TCM Mon. 5:30 p.m.
Gone Baby Gone +++ (2007, Mystery) Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan. PARSHO Sat. 11:30 p.m.
Grease +++ (1978, Musical) John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John. CMT Sun. 6:30 p.m.
Green Mile, The +++ (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse. E! Fri. 8 p.m.
Halloween ++++ (1978, Horror) Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis. An escaped maniac embarks on a holiday rampage of revenge. AMC Wed. 6 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets +++ (2002, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Mon. 6:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 +++ (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Thu. 5 p.m.
IIndependence Day +++ (1996, Sci-Fi) Will Smith, Bill Pullman. AMC Mon. 6 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. CMTSat. 8 p.m., PAR Thu. 9:30 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom +++ (1984, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw. CMT Sat. 5 p.m.
Iron Man +++ (2008, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard. FX Mon. 2:30 p.m.
Les Girls +++ (1957, Musical) Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor. TCM Sun. 2:45 p.m.
Lightyear +++ (2022, Animated) Voices of Chris Evans, Keke Palmer. FREEFRM Sun. 10:35 p.m.
Lion King, The +++ (1994, Animated) Voices of Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons. FREEFRMMon. 8 p.m. M
Mean Girls +++ (2004, Comedy) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams. MTV Fri. 8:30 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m., PARSHO Fri. 5:15 p.m.
Men in Black +++ (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. BET Sat. 7 p.m.
Moana +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson. FREEFRM Tue. 5 p.m.
Monsters University +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Thanasis Tsaltabasis, Antonis Loudaros. FREEFRM Fri. 7:35 p.m.
Nightmare Before Christmas, The ++++ (1993, Animated) Voices of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon. Halloweentown’s leader aims to kidnap Santa. DISN Wed. 6 p.m.
Guardians of the Galaxy +++ (2014, Sci-Fi) Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana. FX Tue. 5:30 p.m. H
Out of the Past ++++ (1947, Thriller) Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer. A former detective tries to escape old mob ties. TCM Fri. 2:45 p.m.
Over the Edge +++ (1979, Drama) Michael Eric Kramer, Pamela Ludwig. TCM Thu. 3:30 p.m. P
Party, The +++ (1968, Comedy) Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet. TCM Mon. 7 p.m.
Patriots Day +++ (2016, Thriller) Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon. PARSHO Thu. 9:05 p.m.
Pinocchio ++++ (1940, Animated) Voices of Don Brodie, Walter Catlett. A wooden puppet wants to be a boy. FREEFRM Tue. 11 p.m.
Pitch Perfect +++ (2012, Romance) Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin. PAR Sun. 6:08 p.m.
Pretty in Pink +++ (1986, Romance) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer. IFC Mon. 2:45 p.m., Mon. 10 p.m.
Pulp Fiction ++++ (1994, Crime Story) John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson. Criminals cross paths in three interlocked tales of mayhem. PARSHOThu. 11:25 p.m.
Raiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. An archaeologist races Nazis to find a powerful relic. PAR Thu. 7 p.m.
Rain +++ (1932, Drama) Joan Crawford, Walter Huston. TCM Fri. 7 p.m.
Rebel Without a Cause +++ (1955, Drama) James Dean, Natalie Wood. TCM Tue. 10 p.m.
Sabotage +++ (2014, Action) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Worthington. WCPX Sat. 3:30 p.m.
School of Rock, The +++ (2003, Comedy) Jack Black, Joan Cusack. PAR Wed. 7 p.m.
Selena +++ (1997, Drama) Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos. PARSHO Wed. 7 p.m.
Set It Off +++ (1996, Action) Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah. VH1 Sat. 9:30 p.m.
Taken +++ (2008, Action) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace. FX Tue. 10 p.m.
Ted +++ (2012, Comedy) Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis. COMEDY Fri. 10 p.m., Sat. 7:30 p.m.
Terminator, The ++++ (1984, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. A cyborg assassin from the future comes to present-day L.A. BBCA Wed. 7:30 p.m., Thu. 4:30 p.m.
Three Musketeers, The +++ (1948, Adventure) Lana Turner, Gene Kelly. TCM Thu. 10:30 p.m. V
Victor/Victoria +++ (1982, Comedy) Julie Andrews, James Garner. TCM Wed. 10 p.m. W
Wedding Banquet, The +++ (2025, Comedy) Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone. PARSHO Tue. 8:45 p.m.
Wedding Singer, The +++ (1998, Romance) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. USA Wed. 7 p.m., Wed. 9 p.m.
Winter’s Bone +++ (2010, Drama) Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes. VH1 Sat. 7 p.m. Y
Yellow Rolls-Royce, The +++ (1964, Comedy) Rex Harrison, Shirley MacLaine. TCM Sun. 4:45 p.m. Z
Zombieland +++ (2009, Comedy) Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg. SYFY Mon. 9 p.m., Tue. 5 p.m.
Zootopia +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman. FREEFRM Tue. 2:30 p.m.
