What to Watch on TV: The Mandalorian, Superstore, Creepshow Halloween Special
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of October 25th! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from marathons to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to while stuck inside.
This week’s picks include the return of This Is Us and Superstore, Creepshow’s Halloween special, and more.
One Day at a Time – Monday, October 26
It’s your last chance to catch up with the Alvarez family on broadcast television as the final 2 episodes of Season 4 are set to elevate things for everyone as Supermoon approaches. One Day at a Time airs Monday, October 26 at 10/9c on CBS.
Episode Description: Penelope is worried when Alex needs a large amount of money right away; Schneider and Avery contend with an unwanted gift from Dr. Berkowitz. When a supermoon appears in the night sky, all the Alvarezes and their significant others discover an elaborate romantic setting fit for a marriage proposal.
The Creepshow Halloween Special – Monday, October 26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_98sMgN0LXQ&feature=emb_logo
Creepshow is bringing the screams with an animated special this year based on short stories from Stephen King and Joe Hill, which will take viewers on different tales of survival, isolation, and a frightening road trip. The Creepshow Halloween Special airs Monday, October 26 on Shudder.
Special Description: Two animated tales of terror: “Survivor Type,” based on the short story by Stephen King and adapted by Greg Nicotero, stars Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor, 24) as a man determined to stay alive alone on a deserted island no matter what the cost. “Twittering from the Circus of the Dead,” based on the short story by Joe Hill and adapted by Melanie Dale, stars Joey King (The Kissing Booth, The Act) as a teen whose family road trip includes a visit to the gravest show on earth.
Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine – Tuesday, October 27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoGR7FZALxQ
The TikTok celebrity’s long-awaited special is set to debut, filled to the brim with guests. Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine debuts Tuesday, October 27 on Netflix.
Series Description: Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine is a variety special full of vignettes dealing with issues of politics, race, gender, class, and other light subjects. Sarah will be joined by a fantastic array of special guests who will participate in short interviews, sketches and more shenanigans. Everything’s Fine will premiere globally on October 27, 2020.
This Is Us – Tuesday, October 27
The Pearsons are back and ready to deal with the fallout of last season as they prepare to celebrate their 40th birthday. This Is Us returns for a 2 hour premiere Tuesday, October 27 at 9/8c on NBC.
Episode Description: The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.
Holidate – Wednesday, October 28
Emma Roberts as Sloane Reed and Luke Bracey as Jackson. Cr. Steve Dietl/NETFLIX
Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey star in Netflix’s latest rom-com that follows a pair of single people who hate holidays. When they find they need dates for the holiday, the pair team up for a platonic setup. But will things stay that way? Holidate drops Wednesday, October 28 on Netflix.
Movie Description: Sloane (Emma Roberts) and Jackson (Luke Bracey) hate the holidays. They constantly find themselves single, sitting at the kids table, or stuck with awkward dates. But when these two strangers meet one particularly bad Christmas, they make a pact to be each other’s “holidate” for every festive occasion throughout the next year. With a mutual disdain for the holidays, and assuring themselves that they have no romantic interest in the other, they make the perfect team. However, as a year of absurd celebrations come to an end, Sloane and Jackson find that sharing everything they hate may just prove to be something they unexpectedly love.
Superstore – Thursday, October 29
The Cloud 9 crew are back and ready to take on the pandemic in the retail sector while also prepping the end of Amy’s tenure at the store. Superstore returns Thursday, October 29 at 8/7c on NBC.
Episode Description: During the coronavirus pandemic, Amy and Jonah try to bring order to the chaos in Cloud 9 while being pulled in multiple directions; the employees learn what it means to be “heroes,” while Amy and Jonah’s impending move to California looms large.
The Mandalorian Season 2 – Friday, October 30
Mando and the Child continue their trek through space, coming up against new challenges and uncovering more knowledge in the time of the Empire’s collapse. The first episode of The Mandalorian Season 2 drops Friday, October 30 on Disney+.
Episode Description: The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.
Exhumed: A History of Zombies – Friday, October 30
Dr. Emily Zarka is doing a deep dive on the history of the supernatural creatures, from their colonial roots to the influence on pop culture and the changes throughout. Exhumed: A History of Zombies airs Friday, October 30 at 10/9c on PBS.
Special Description: Unearth some of the most significant moment of zombie pop culture over the last two centuries. Host Dr. Emily Zarka explores how zombie folklore arose before it became mainstream and how the monster changes in tandem with a changing world.
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Brianna Martinez
Brianna spends her time away from briefs, legal research, and pleadings, watching TV and writing about it. She generally has a lot of feelings about TV, which you can read about here and on Twitter.