Originally posted Sunday, October 14, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog
I’m astounded by the amount of new content Netflix now pumps out weekly.
This week along, there's a Ron White comedy special, a Toni Collette seires about trying to revive a married couple's sex life ( "Wanderlust"), the second season of an acclaimed documentary series ( "Making the Murderer") and the third season of one of those Marvel shows ( "Daredevil").
In the broadcast world, “Arrow,” “Black-ish” and “Splitting Up Together” return. And ABC tries to live on without Roseanne with its spinoff “The Conners.” Plus, Nathan Fillion is back on ABC playing a very old rookie cop called “The Rookie.”
Plus, Bill Maher celebrates 25 years of political incorrectness on HBO Friday. And Alton Brown revisits and revamps some of his classic "Good Eats" episodes on the Cooking Channel.
And I'm sure this is a combo that will make a lot of folks cringe: Alec Baldwin on ABC Sunday interviews Kim Kardashian West.
This covers Monday, October 15, 2018 through Sunday, October 21, 2018.
MONDAY
"The Neighborhood" 8 p.m. CBS — .Dave gives Calvin a spare key to the Johnsons' house in case of an emergency and is pleasantly surprised when the gesture is reciprocated—or so he thinks.
"The Sentence" 8 p.m. HBO — This documentary tells the story of Cindy Shank, a mother who received a 15-year mandatory sentence for conspiracy charges related to her late ex-boyfriend's drug distribution activities.
"Dancing With the Stars" 8 p.m. ABC — It's trio night after Nancy McKeon was cut.
"Arrow" 8 p.m. the CW (seventh season debut) — The Season 7 premiere picks up five months after Oliver turned himself into the FBI and revealed his identity as the Green Arrow to the public.
"Magnum P.I." 9 p.m. CBS — A friend of Higgins, an art connoisseur who recently hired Magnum to test his security, is murdered, and Thomas is arrested as the main suspect.
"Good Eats: Reloaded" 9 p.m. Cooking (new series) — Alton Brown revamps old episodes of "Good Eats."
"9-1-1" 9 p.m. Fox — Wanting to see the faces behind the 9-1-1 calls, Maddie goes on a ride-along with Athena, while dealing with a seemingly "perfect" dispatcher back at the call center.
"The Good Doctor" 10 p.m. ABC — Shaun recalls his own past to help an intellectually disabled teenager face separation from his mother.
"Manifest" 10 p.m. NBC — When a mysterious message leads Saanvi to the flight attendant of 828, she enlists Ben's help in uncovering a secret about the plane.
TUESDAY
"2018 Hip Hop Awards" 8 p.m. BET — Deray Davis hosts the annual event.
"The Conners" 8 p.m. ABC (new series) — Life without Roseanne. Who will be watching this?
"The Gifted" 8 p.m. Fox — The Struckers, minus Andy, begin to rebuild their broken trust.
"NCIS" 8 p.m. CBS — Gibbs' quiet vacation at his remote cabin is interrupted by a surprise visit from Tobias Fornell and Navy Captain Phillip Brooks, as well as a call from NCIS asking for his help locating a robber hiding in the woods near him.
"Kids are Alright" 8 p.m. ABC (new series) — Lawrence, the prodigal eldest Cleary son, returns home from the seminary and breaks the news to his family that he's dropping out for good, leaving Mike and Peggy upset and wondering why. And look: Michael Cudlitz of "Walking Dead" fame hits the comedy route.
"FBI" 9 p.m. CBS — Special Agents Maggie Bell and OA Zidan rush to track down an active sniper with an elusive motive as the body count continues to rise.
"Lethal Weapon" 9 p.m. Fox — Cole reflects upon his time working for the CIA when a person from the past makes a reappearance.
"Black-ish" 9 p.m. ABC (fifth season debut) — Junior announces his decision to take a gap year, which doesn't sit well with Dre and Bow.
"This is Us" 9 p.m. NBC — A young Jack makes a decision that will impact the course of his life.
"Splitting Up Together" 9:30 p.m. ABC (second season debut) — Lena searches for signs that she and Martin are meant to be a couple the morning after they sleep together.
"Mayans M.C." 10 p.m. FX — New secrets are brought to light, putting the M.C. at odds.
"NCIS: New Orleans" 10 p.m. CBS — A petty officer is found murdered under a shrimping boat, and the NCIS investigation uncovers a conspiracy in the tight-knit local fishing community.
"The Rookie" 10 p.m. ABC (new series) — Small-town guy John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) pursues his dream of being a police officer after a life-altering incident.
"New Amsterdam" 10:01 p.m. NBC — Things get chaotic quickly when Max volunteers New Amsterdam to take over for a short-staffed hospital nearby.
WEDNESDAY
"Chicago Med" 8 p.m. NBC — Dr. Halstead gets an unplanned visit from the CPD; Ethan is skeptical of a woman who is experiencing chronic pain.
"Empire" 8 p.m. Fox — The Lyon family works to get back in their groove with a brand-new project underway.
"Survivor" 8 p.m. CBS — Tribe swap time!
"Chicago Fire" 9 p.m. NBC — Firehouse 51 is on high alert when a series of explosions rock the city;
"Modern Family" 9 p.m. ABC — Haley can't seem to choose between her past and present relationships and is forced to make a decision.
"Star" 9 p.m. Fox —A stressed and grieving Carlotta lands celebrity host Ryan J to host Gravity Media's Snowball event.
"SEAL Team" 9:01 p.m. CBS — After tragedy strikes, Jason is faced with a huge decision regarding his future with Bravo Team.
"Criminal Minds" 10 p.m. CBS — Packages with gruesome contents are delivered to six people in the Washington, D.C., area, and the BAU must first figure out what connects the recipients before they can identify the UnSub.
"A Million Little Things" 10 p.m. ABC— The aftermath of Eddie and Delilah's secret takes a toll on everyone in the group, including the future of Delilah and Regina's restaurant.
"Greenleaf" 10 p.m. OWN — The Bishop struggles to maintain his place within the family when another Zora crisis hits the Greenleafs.
THURSDAY
"The Big Bang Theory" 8 p.m CBS — Amy doesn't have time to work on super-asymmetry, so Sheldon goes to great lengths to ensure she's available to work with him even it if means accidentally sabotaging her career in the process.
"Superstore" 8 p.m NBC — Amy and Jonah get combative to keep their new relationship hidden from their co workers.
"The Good Place" 8:30 p.m NBC — The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.
"Mom" 9:01 p.m CBS — Christy is certain that Bonnie is in over her head when she invites a freshly paroled Tammy to stay with them.
"Murphy Brown" 9:30 p.m CBS — Murphy and the team are offered the first interview with a former White House senior advisor who wants to promote his divisive book and agenda on "Murphy in the Morning."
"How to Get Away With Murder" 10 p.m ABC — Annalise and Nate look to get Nate's dad a psych evaluation so that they can have his case retried under an insanity plea.
"Law & Order: SVU" 10 p.m NBC — A member of a women's empowerment group is found murdered, leading the cops to the group's charismatic male leader.
"S.W.A.T." 10 p.m CBS — A U.S. marshal who's the estranged husband of Nia Wells requests the S.W.A.T. team's help with apprehending a fugitive who is robbing drug cargo shipments.
FRIDAY
"Marvel's Daredevil" 3:01 a.m. Netflix (third season debut) — Matt returns to the church where he was raised and takes some time to heal physically as well as mentally and spiritually.
"Making a Murderer" 3:01 a.m. Netflix (second season debut) — Season two continues to follow the case of Steven Avery, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of 25 year-old photographer Teresa Halbach.
"Wanderlust" 3:01 a.m. Netflix (new series) — A married couple agrees to see others to spice up their tepid sex life.
"Lore" 3:01 a.m. Amazon (second season debut) — Season two will feature new tales based on the award-winning podcast as well as original stories not yet available in podcast form.
"Fresh Off the Boat" 8 p.m. ABC — Honey and Marvin ask Jessica and Louis to be baby Maria's godparents, and Jessica offers to babysit her on Halloween night.
"Blindspot" 8 p.m. NBC — The entire intelligence community is put in jeopardy when Remi co-opts an FBI case.
"Dynasty" 8 p.m. the CW — Blake focuses on his own selfish endeavors, while Fallon goes to desperate measures to sell Carrington Atlantic to the Van Kirks.
"Last Man Standing" 8 p.m. Fox — On Halloween night, Mike and Chuck work late to set up a security system at Outdoor Man and find the perfect target to prank when Joe arrives at the store.
"MacGyver" 8 p.m. CBS — MacGyver, Riley and a distraught father must find a way to drive a tanker filled with liquid oxygen through a region occupied by rebels and deliver it to a children's hospital before they run out.
"Hawaii Five-O" 9 p.m. CBS — Jerry accompanies Junior as he escorts a fallen soldier home to Oahu.
"Hell's Kitchen" 9 p.m. Fox — The chefs are surprised with winter jackets and then must compete in a sled race for an advantage in the upcoming challenge, during which the two teams must prepare their best winter soups.
"Real Time With Bill Maher" 10 p.m. HBO — A 25th anniversary special going back to Maher's "Politically Incorrect" days.
WEEKEND
"Killer Under the Bed" 8 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — This one involves a doll with dark powers.
"Dancing With the Stars: Juniors" 8 p.m. Sunday ABC — Theme: Disney night.
"God Friended Me" 8:30 p.m. Sunday CBS — Miles and Cara visit the Hayden Planetarium, where they meet a young woman, Fliss, who is searching for her old boyfriend who may have been "the one."
"Charmed" 9 p.m. Sunday the CW — After getting a message from the spirit board to not trust Harry, the sisters are conflicted and ultimately concoct a plan to see if he is telling the truth.
"The Deuce" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — Trapped by his own success, Vincent envisions an idyllic rural life with Abby.
"The Last Ship" 9 p.m. Sunday TNT — Pinned down after days of fighting, Vulture team must find their way into a secretive enemy camp.
"The Walking Dead" 9 p.m. Sunday AMC — Rick's vision for the future is threatened by a mysterious disappearance that divides the work camp where the communities are building a bridge.
"Shark Tank" 9 p.m. Sunday ABC — A mother-daughter duo from Washington, D.C., is passionate about their healthy vegan soups.
"NCIS: Los Angeles" 9 p.m. Sunday CBS — A cartel hit list includes pictures of the NCIS team, as well as Mosley and her son's names.
"The Alec Baldwin Show" 10 p.m. Sunday ABC — Kim Kardashian West is interviewed.
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