What to Watch on TV: NCIS: Origins, Ghosts, and Happy’s Place

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of October 13th include all the fall premieres you don’t want to miss.

This week, we feature NCIS: Origins, Ghosts, Happy’s Place, and more!

Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:

Tracker – Sunday, October 13th

Colter goes in search of a missing family in the backwoods of Arkansas, only to make a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Reenie opens her own law firm and asks Velma to help. Tracker Season 2 premieres Sunday, October 13th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: The disappearance of a family in the backwoods of Arkansas leads Colter to a shocking discovery; Reenie opens up her new law firm and enlists Velma’s help in setting up shop.

NCIS – Monday, October 14th

During an active hostage situation, the NCIS team searches for a missing undercover agent. NCIS Season 22 premieres Monday, October 14th at 8/7c CBS.

Episode Description: NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent in the midst of an active hostage situation.

NCIS: Origins – Monday, October 14th

Going back to the beginning, a young Gibbs starts his career as a special agent in the new NCIS Camp Pendleton office. There, he forges a place for himself on a ragtag team of other agents. NCIS: Origins premieres Monday, October 14th at 9/8c on CBS

Episode Description: Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty ragtag team.

American Horror Stories – Tuesday, October 15th

Season 4 of this hit Ryan Murphy series premieres for a 5-episode event during Huluween. The premiere episode shows a desperate father who will do anything or go anywhere to find his son. American Horror Stories Season 4 premieres Tuesday, October 15th on Hulu.

Episode 1 Description: A desperate father will do anything… and go anywhere for a chance at finding his missing son.

FBI – Tuesday, October 15th

The team ruffles feathers with the CIA as their investigation into the assassination of an ordinary Brooklyn plumber goes international. Meanwhile, Tiffany continues to grapple with herself in the aftermath of the Hakim case. FBI Season 7 premieres Tuesday, October 15th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: The assassination of a seemingly ordinary Brooklyn plumber launches the team into a globe-spanning investigation that ruffles feathers with the CIA; Tiffany struggles with fieldwork in the aftermath of the Hakim case.

FBI: International – Tuesday, October 15th

Jesse Lee Soffer joins the cast as Supervisory Special Agent Wesley “Wes” Mitchell. He gets introduced to The Fly Team when the suspect in his partner’s murder flees to Budapest. FBI: International Season 4 premieres Tuesday, October 15th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: The Fly Team is introduced to Supervisory Special Agent Wesley “Wes” Mitchell when his partner is shot in Los Angeles and the suspects flee to Budapest, sending Mitchell overseas.

FBI: Most Wanted – Tuesday, October 15th

Remy and Abby’s relationship grows stronger on the Season 6 premiere. Meanwhile, the team investigates a string of gruesome killings when a detective is brutally murdered. FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 premieres Tuesday, October 15th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: When a detective is brutally murdered, the team investigates a string of gruesome killings; Remy and Abby’s relationship grows stronger.

Beyond Black Beauty – Tuesday, October 15th

Jolie Dumont is a spoiled European 15-year-old whose dreams of Olympic glory are dashed when her mom moves them to an urban ranch in Baltimore. Wanting to escape, Jolie bonds with a horse and discovers that her Olympic dreams aren’t over; they just need adjusting. Beyond Black Beauty premieres Tuesday, October 15th on Prime Video.

Series Description: Young equestrian Jolie Dumont’s Olympic dreams are dashed when her mother moves them from Europe to an urban ranch in Baltimore. An angry Jolie wants to escape until she bonds with a spirited horse named Black Beauty. Jolie will learn to embrace her heritage while continuing toward her Olympic-hopeful future and discover the value of family and home.

Shrinking – Wednesday, October 16th

Jimmy continues to grapple with his guilt over Grace while Liz tries to help Gaby balance out her life. Meanwhile, Paul moves forward, making a decision about his relationship. Shrinking Season 2 premieres Wednesday, October 16th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: Jimmy grapples with his guilt over Grace. Paul makes a decision about his relationship. Liz tries to help Gaby find balance in her busy life.

Nemesis – Wednesday, October 16th

A Dutch prosecutor and a detective team up to investigate financial crimes in the area amongst the most wealthy. Pretty soon, the cases and real life blur together, and she must trust her own instincts more. Nemesis premieres Wednesday, October 16th on Hulu.

Series Description: A Dutch prosecutor and detective investigate financial crimes among wealthy elites. As the cases blur work and life, she must trust her instincts to uncover a conspiracy protecting ill-gotten fortunes at all costs.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage – Thursday, October 17th

Post-Young Sheldon Georgie and Mandy find themselves living with Mandy’s family. However, the two reconsider their arrangement after a major fight with Mandy’s mom. Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage premieres Thursday, October 17th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: Georgie and Mandy get fed up staying with her parents and reconsider their living situation after a fight with Mandy’s mum.

Ghosts – Thursday, October 17th

Isaac finds himself face to face with Patience, a Puritan ghost he lost in the dirt years ago. Meanwhile, the rest of the group desperately searches for him. Ghosts Season 4 premieres at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.

Episode Description: While Sam and the ghosts race to find him, Isaac comes face to face with Puritan ghost Patience for the first time since she was lost in the dirt.

Elsbeth – Thursday, October 17th

A womanizing finance executive is stabbed to death after a night at the opera. Elsbeth puts her intuitive skills to good use and discovers that an obsessed opera lover was driven mad by the ringing cell phone. Elsbeth Season 2 premieres Thursday, October 17th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone.

Happy’s Place – Friday, October 18th

Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman team up once more as Bobbie and Gabby, two women forced to work together after Bobbie inherits a restaurant from her late father. Bobbie also discovers she has a half-sister named Isabella, leading to some awkwardly tense moments. Happy’s Place premieres Friday, October 18th at 8/7c on NBC.

Series Description: Bobbie (Reba) inherits a restaurant from her late father, then learns she must share ownership with a newly discovered half-sister, creating awkward tension between the two.

S.W.A.T. – Friday, October 18th

A group of students and their bus driver, Hondo’s former high school football coach, go missing, fueling the team’s desire to find the group quickly. Hicks has reservations when Hondo adds a new team member, Devin Gamble. S.W.A.T. Season 8 premieres Friday, October 18th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: The team races to find a group of missing students and their bus driver, Hondo’s former high school football coach; Hicks has reservations regarding Hondo’s new team addition, Devin Gamble, a cop with a family background deeply entrenched in crime.

Lopez vs. Lopez – Friday, October 18th

Season 3 sees the family coming together for Mayan and Quinten’s upcoming wedding. The pair finds themselves at odds with George and Rosie over the planning while Oscar works to ensure Chance is the best “best man.” Lopez vs. Lopez Season 3 premieres Friday, October 18th at 8:30/7:30c on NBC.

Episode Description: Mayan and Quinten refuse to let George and Rosie hijack their vision for the upcoming wedding, even if they have no idea what that vision is; Oscar teaches Chance how to be the best “best man.”

Fire Country – Friday, October 18th

A helicopter crashes during Gabriela and Diego’s wedding. The crash creates chaos and fires, forcing the team to drop everything and jump in to help. Fire Country Season 3 premieres Friday, October 18th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: In the midst of Gabriela and Diego’s wedding, a helicopter crash ignites chaos and the team immediately jumps into action to stop fires and help victims.

Blue Bloods – Friday, October 18th

The final season begins with the Reagans’ professional lives converging when an allegation of jury tampering against Erin intertwines with Danny and Baez’s current investigation. Meanwhile, Frank clashes with Archbishop Kearns over the subject of the death penalty. Blue Bloods Season 14 premieres Friday, October 18th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: The Reagans’ professional lives converge when an allegation of jury tampering against Erin intertwines with Danny and Baez’s homicide case; Frank clashes with his friend and confidant Archbishop Kearns over the death penalty.

Rivals – Friday, October 18th

Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddington have a longstanding rivalry. Their conflict comes to a head, leading to chaos and drama aplenty. Rivals premieres Friday, October 18th on Disney+.

Series Description: Follows Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddingham as they have a longstanding rivalry that comes to a head.

Hysteria! – Friday, October 18th

Members of a high-school heavy metal band have built up a reputation as a Satanic music group. Now that supernatural activities are plaguing their town, they’ve become the target of a witch hunt. Hysteria! premieres Friday, October 18th on Peacock.

Series Description: After building a reputation as a Satanic music group, members of a high-school heavy metal band become the target of a local witch hunt when reports of supernatural activity start to plague their town.

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