What to Watch on TV: Superman & Lois, Abbott Elementary, and Outer Banks

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of October 6th include fall season premieres you don’t want to miss, exciting finales, and some fun episodes.

This week, we feature Superman & Lois, Abbott Elementary, Outer Banks, and more!

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

SEAL Team – Sunday, October 6th

The Decker investigation concludes, determining Davis and Sonny’s fate. Meanwhile, Ray deals with his demons, and Jason wrestles with his guilt. SEAL Team series finale airs Sunday, October 6th on Paramount+.

Episode Description: Jason wrestles with guilt, Ray faces his demons, and Davis and Sonny’s fate is decided by the Decker investigation.

The Franchise – Sunday, October 6th

Come along as the crew of a movie franchise just trying to get by and has to fight for a place of honor in an unforgiving cinematic universe. Will this superhero movie crew find a way to make an impact, or will they remain unknown? The Franchise premieres Sunday, October 6th at 10/9c on HBO and MAX.

Series Description: The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, asking how exactly the cinematic sausage gets made. Every mistake has an origin story.

9-1-1: Lone Star – Monday, October 7th

The thrilling 3rd part of the premiere arrives, and the 126 must race against time to stop a toxic chlorine cloud from wreaking havoc. As a result of the actions of the train derailment, Owen finds he can finally make a decision regarding the open lieutenant spot. 9-1-1: Lone Star airs Monday, October 7th at 8/7c on FOX.

Episode Description: The 126 race to contain a toxic chlorine cloud of death unleashed by the train derailment; Owen names the station’s new lieutenant.

Superman & Lois – Monday, October 7th

Superman, Lois, and the boys divide and conquer to handle Luthor’s monster and save General Lane. Then, Lana and Sarah join Superman in his fight against Luthor while the twins butt heads over a decision. Superman & Lois 2-hour premiere airs Monday, October 7th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode 1 Description: Superman becomes locked in a brutal battle with Luthor’s monster; Lois and the boys race against time to save General Lane.

Episode 2 Description: Lana and Sarah join the fight against Luthor, who starts making moves in Smallville; Jordan and Jonathan butt heads over an important decision.

Accused – Tuesday, October 8th

When a couple’s son goes missing, they are desperate to find him. In hopes of helping, a psychic medium steps in to use their skills to locate the boy. Accused Season 2 premieres Tuesday, October 8th at 9/8c on FOX.

Episode Description: A psychic medium attempts to help a couple desperately looking for their missing son.

The Irrational – Tuesday, October 8th

Alec must find Rose after she goes missing. Rose holds her own and stalls for time while Alec discovers this isn’t an ordinary kidnapping. The Irrational Season 2 premieres Tuesday, October 8th at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode Description: When Rose goes missing, Alec quickly discovers this is no ordinary kidnapping; while Rose plays a dangerous game to stall for time, Alec takes matters into his own hands to find her.

Slow Horses – Wednesday, October 9th

Season 4 comes to an exciting conclusion as the team finds answers about the bombing. All the while, they must save River from Patrice. Slow Horses Season 4 finale airs Wednesday, October 9th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: Jackson Lamb and his Slough House team try their best to rescue River from the clutches of Patrice.

Bad Monkey – Wednesday, October 9th

The result of Eve and the Dragon Queen’s reckoning is realized, with shocking consequences. Bad Monkey season finale airs Wednesday, October 9th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: The aftermath of the reckoning has shocking repercussions.

Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, October 9th

Janine and Gregory reveal their new relationship status after their shared kiss during Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 14, “Party.” Meanwhile, the rest of the staff has to come up with some creative solutions for the problematic construction site nearby. Abbott Elementary Season 4 premieres Wednesday, October 9th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

Episode Description: The neighbouring construction site of a new golf course causes issues at Abbott, forcing the teachers to find creative solutions; an HR representative visits the school; following their kiss, Janine and Gregory’s relationship status is revealed.

Scamanda – Wednesday, October 9th

Amanda, a young mother, reveals she’s been diagnosed with cancer. Her church and community rally together and find ways to support her through this journey as she inspires more with her blog. Scamanda premieres Wednesday, October 9th at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: A beautiful young mother is given a devastating cancer diagnosis; her community and church rally around her as she inspires thousands more with a blog, bravely chronicling her journey.

Teacup – Thursday, October 10th

This new thriller series follows a group of neighbors in rural Georgia as they find themselves trapped on a farm. They must put aside their differences and come together to overcome a deadly threat. Teacup premieres Thursday, October 10th on Peacock.

Series Description: Trapped on a farm in rural Georgia, a group of neighbors must put aside their differences and unite in the face of a mysterious and deadly threat.

Outer Banks – Thursday, October 10th

The Pogues return to their new home in the OBX, dubbed “Poguelandia 2.0,” after finding gold at El Dorado. They hope to have a normal life, but financial struggles force them to find creative solutions. Outer Banks Season 4 premieres Thursday, October 10th, on Netflix.

Season Description: After finding the gold at El Dorado, the Pogues return to the OBX and commit to having a “normal” life. They’ve built themselves a new safe haven, officially dubbed “Poguelandia 2.0,” where they live together and run a fairly successful bait, tackle, and charter tour shop.

Citadel: Diana – Thursday, October 1oth

In the year 2030, an undercover agent for Citadel named Diana is trapped behind enemy lines. Her only way out is to trust the heir of Manticore Italy, Edo Zani. Citadel: Diana premieres Thursday, October 10th on Prime Video.

Series Description: The global spy agency Citadel was destroyed by the syndicate, Manticore; since then, Diana Cavalieri, an undercover Citadel agent, is alone, trapped behind enemy lines; the only way out for her is trusting, Edo Zani, the heir of Manticore Italy.

9-1-1 – Thursday, October 10th

The epic three-part premiere comes to a harrowing conclusion as Athena tries to land the plane. On the ground, Bobby and the 118 get creative to help her land the plane with as little damage as possible. 9-1-1 airs Thursday, October 10th at 8/7c on ABC.

Episode Description: Bobby must get creative to help Athena land the plane.

Disclaimer – Friday, October 11th

A journalist has built her career on revealing the transgressions of others. Then, one day, a mysterious novel appears at her bedside, which depicts her as the key character, exposing her darkest secret. Disclaimer premieres Friday, October 11th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: When an intriguing novel appears at the bedside of a journalist whose career has been built on revealing transgressions, she is horrified to realise she’s a key character in a long-buried story, one that exposes her darkest secret.

Daddy’s Head – Friday, October 11th

An unexplainable creature visits a boy and his widowed stepmother in the form of his recently deceased father. This starts a journey of fear and survival for the pair. Daddy’s Head premieres Friday, October 11th on Shudder.

Movie Description: A boy and his widowed stepmother find themselves in fear for their lives after they are visited by an unexplainable creature which appears to mimic the boy’s recently deceased father.

Haunted Wedding – Saturday, October 12th

A pair of ghost hunters, Jane (Janel Parrish) and Brian (Dominic Sherwood), are in the process of getting married when a ghost named Angelique interrupts their special day. The ghost believes Brian is her own dead fiance. Haunted Wedding premieres Saturday, October 12th on Hallmark.

Movie Description: Angelique, a ghost who mistakes Brian for her own dead fiancé, disrupts his wedding with Jane.

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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!

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