What to Watch on TV: House of the Dragon, Wendell & Wild, Abbott Elementary
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of October 23rd! 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.
This week’s picks include House of the Dragon finale, an Abbott Elementary Halloween, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Miss Scarlet and The Duke – Sunday, October 23
Shown from left to right: Kate Phillips as Eliza Scarlet, Evan McCabe as Oliver Fitzroy and Stuart Martin as William “The Duke” Wellington For editorial use only. Courtesy of Element 8 Entertainment and MASTERPIECE
Eliza’s latest client is an insurance company after one of Charles Darwin’s sketches is stolen. But what she finds may only bring more questions. Miss Scarlet and The Duke returns Sunday, October 23, at 8/7c on PBS.
Episode Description: A valuable sketch by the famed naturalist Charles Darwin is stolen, and Eliza is hired by an insurance company to find it. The reason behind her being hired, and the process of solving the mystery bring fresh twists and turns for Eliza and the Duke.
Doctor Who: Power of the Doctor – Sunday, October 23
It’s the thirteenth Doctor’s final battle, and she is up against many familiar enemies in a fight for her existence. Doctor Who: Power of the Doctor airs Sunday, October 23 at 8/7c on BBC America.
Episode Description: Her final battle. Her deadliest enemies. The Thirteenth Doctor faces multiple threats from Daleks, Cybermen and the Master in a fight for her very existence.
House of the Dragon – Sunday, October 23
It’s officially time for the finale as battle looms near in the face of betrayals and attacks. Sides will be chosen, and a house will stand divided. The House of the Dragon finale airs Sunday, October 23 at 9/8c on HBO.
Queen Sugar – Tuesday, October 25
As the final season winds down, everyone bands together to save their livelihoods, decisions about their futures are made, and the big news is shared. Queen Sugar airs Tuesday, October 25 at 8/7c on OWN.
Episode Description: Everyone unites to save Cardale’s farm. Plus, the Avila boys receive big news, Nova sees her first love, and Darla makes an important decision about Chase.
The Resident – Tuesday, October 25
It’s time to celebrate the 100th episode milestone for the Fox medical drama as Kit and Bell’s wedding approach. But will everything go according to plan? The Resident‘s 100th episode airs Tuesday, October 25 at 8/7c on Fox.
Episode Description: On the day of Kit and Bell’s wedding, Bell and Conrad get pulled away to tend to the ill daughter of a major hospital donor; Billie takes Gigi and Sammie dress shopping.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities – Tuesday, October 25
Acclaimed horror director, Guillermo del Toro, has teamed up with several horror filmmakers to bring fans of the genre eight uniquely terrifying tales. These tales will run the gamut from the psychological to the grotesque and everything in between and will be set to premiere over three nights. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities debuts Tuesday, October 25 on Netflix.
Anthology Description: In Cabinet of Curiosities, acclaimed Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator, executive producer, and co-showrunner Guillermo del Toro has curated a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories meant to challenge our traditional notions of horror. From macabre to magical, gothic to grotesque or classically creepy, these eight equally sophisticated and sinister tales (including two original stories by del Toro) are brought to life by a team of writers and directors personally chosen by del Toro.
The Patient – Tuesday, October 25
The final episode of the limited series will see one of the men move towards achieving his goals while the other falls even further. Who will make it out of this ordeal alive? The Patient’s finale airs Tuesday, October 25 on Hulu.
Episode Description: For Sam, an unexpected decision shows progress towards his goals, but Dr. Strauss demands even more.
Reboot – Tuesday, October 25
As the season comes to a close, there are tons of surprises for Bree and Reed. Meanwhile, the show’s future may be in danger as the higher-ups see some change coming. Reboot airs Tuesday, October 25 on Hulu.
Episode Description: Bree gets hit with surprising news during an on-camera interview just as Reed gets a surprise visitor; Clay struggles with buying a house; Hannah and Gordon learn that there’s been a regime change at Hulu that does not bode well for the show.
Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, October 26
It’s Halloween at Abbott, so there will most likely be no shortage of shenanigans. Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday, October 26 at 9/8c on ABC.
Episode Description: A student steals a bag of Halloween candy meant to be given out to the kids at the end of the day and starts distributing it during school hours; Janine is invited to a Halloween party by an old friend and starts to reconsider her personal life.
Sherman’s Showcase! – Wednesday, October 26
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After two years, the showcase is back and ready to bring us more fake behind-the-scenes hilarity and parodies. Sherman’s Showcase returns Wednesday, October 26 at 10:30/9:30c on IFC.
Episode Description: Sherman hosts a fashion show but, backstage, it’s chaos; Mary J Blige leads a group of singers on an “Ocean’s Eleven” mission; how Sherman influenced film director Wes Anderson.
Ghosts – Thursday, October 27
Another seasonal episode sees a seance brings a ghost from someone’s past. Ghosts airs Thursday, October 27 at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.
Episode Description: A séance at Sam and Jay’s last-minute Halloween party conjures up a spirit from Hetty’s past; Isaac worries Nigel will be turned off by his ghost power.
Law & Order: Organized Crime – Thursday, October 27
It’s a mini crossover as Kelli Giddish’s Rollins makes an appearance, joining Stabler and company for the hour. Law & Order: Organized Crime airs Thursday, October 27 at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: While Stabler is called to testify against the brotherhood in court, the task force set their sights on a dangerous criminal gang posing as police; Reyes finds a surprising connection to the suspects they’re after; Bell receives some unwelcome news.
Vampire Academy – Thursday, October 27
The Strigoi have breached the wards at St. Vladimir’s, putting our favorite Moroi and Dhampirs at risk. Vampire Academy’s season finale drops Thursday, October 27 on Peacock.
Wendell & Wild – Friday, October 28
First teased earlier this year, Key & Peele are reuniting, lending their voices to a new stop-motion film following two demon brothers who wreak havoc in a young woman’s world. Wendell & Wild debuts Friday, October 28 on Netflix.
Movie Description: Two scheming demon brothers, Wendell and Wild, enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot (Lyric Ross) to summon them to the Land of the Living.
Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues – Friday, October 28
The latest documentary chronicles the rise of the founding father of jazz, from his young days to the end. Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues debuts Friday, October 28 on Apple TV+
Documentary Description: This documentary honours the musician’s legacy as a founding father of jazz. The film shows how Armstrong’s life spans the shift from the Civil War to the civil rights movement, and how he became a lightning rod figure in that turbulent era.
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