What to Watch on TV This Week: Somebody Somewhere, Martha, The Diplomat, and More

Somebody Somewhere, Martha, and The Diplomat premiere this week. Viewers can also look forward to exciting episodes of Abbott Elementary and Matlock. Here’s our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week!

The week of October 27th is one you don’t want to miss.

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

Somebody Somewhere – Sunday, October 27th

Faced with feelings of loss and acceptance, Sam finds herself comforted by the act of singing allowing herself to go on a journey of self-discovery. Somebody Somewhere Season 3 premieres Sunday, October 27th at 10:30/9:30c on HBO and Max.

Episode Description: Sam struggles to fit her hometown’s mould. Grappling with loss and acceptance, she finds solace in singing and goes on a journey to find herself.

Special Ops: Lioness – Sunday, October 27th

The QRF team, Joe, and Kyle are back and ready for the next mission. When a high-ranking government official is kidnapped by the cartel they are pulled into a timely rescue extraction. Special Ops: Lioness Season 2 premieres Sunday, October 27th at 8/7c on Showtime.

Episode Description: Joe, Kyle and the QRF team embark on a timely extraction after a high-ranking government official is kidnapped by a cartel.

Superman & Lois – Monday, October 28th

With Superman’s return, Lois must make big moves to stop Luthor. Meanwhile, Jonathan struggles with his new responsibilities as Superboy. Superman & Lois airs Monday, October 28th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: Lois makes increasingly bold moves as she tries to stop Luthor. Jonathan struggles to balance his personal life and responsibilities, while Clark learns an unsettling truth.

Brilliant Minds – Monday, October 28th

When a group of teenagers fall pregnant, Dr. Wolf and his team work together to understand their mindset in relation to what is happening to their bodies. Brilliant Minds airs Monday, October 28th at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode Description: Dr. Wolf and the interns go back to high school to treat a group of pregnant teenagers.

Only Murders in the Building – Tuesday, October 29th

The trio manage to uncover the truth about Sazz’s death, while facing a dangerous enemy. Meanwhile, it’s wedding bells time at the Arconia. Only Murders in the Building finale airs Tuesday, October 29th on Hulu.

Episode Description: The final answers are revealed but not before the trio faces mortal danger and an Arconia wedding.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place – Tuesday, October 29th

The Russo’s are back, this time teaching a bit of magic to the next generation. Alex comes across a powerful, mischievous student and brings her to Justin for some proper training — pulling him out of retirement. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premieres Tuesday, October 29th at 8/7c on Disney.

Episode Description: Alex Russo brings a mischievous and powerful student, Billie, to her brother Justin’s home in the hopes of coaxing him out of retirement to teach her.

Martha – Wednesday, October 30th

Take a look back at Martha’s life and career through intimate interviews with herself and those she holds most dear. The woman has seen it all, and now you can too. Martha premieres Wednesday, October 30th on Netflix.

Documentary Description: Through intimate and revealing interviews with the icon herself and those from her inner circle, R.J. Cutler’s definitive documentary on Martha Stewart traces her rise from teenage model to her reign as the original influencer and America’s first self-made female billionaire.

Agatha All Along – Wednesday, October 30th

Now that Rio has been revealed as Death herself, Agatha and the remaining coven members must face their final trials on the Witches Road. Agatha All Along finale airs Wednesday, October 30th at 9/8c on Disney+. 

Series Description: Set after the events of `WandaVision’, Agatha Harkness recruits some unlikely allies on her quest to regain her former powers and uncover the secrets of the Darkhold.

Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, October 30th

Janine and Gregory are finally able to do a couple’s costume for Abbott’s Halloween celebrations, only to find their idea is too niche and nobody understands. Meanwhile, Barbara fights off parents who push back against her apple bobbing tradition. Abbott Elementary airs Wednesday, October 30th at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

Episode Description: It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary and Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couple’s costume, but it fails to translate; Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about hygiene and her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.

Teacup – Thursday, October 31st

In the season’s thrilling conclusion, the group realizes someone amongst them is a threat to Arlo. Once they discover who it is, Maggie and James resort to the unthinkable to keep everyone safe. Teacup finale airs Thursday, October 31st on Peacock.

Episode Description Part 1: Suspicions grow as the group realizes one of their own poses a deadly threat to Arlo; Donald joins Ruben on a mission to settle unfinished business at the Navarro farm; Maggie contemplates the unthinkable.

Episode Description Part 2: After discovering who among them is after Arlo, Maggie and James resort to the unthinkable to save their family and neighbors.

The Diplomat – Thursday, October 31st

Kate Wyler is back with more state secrets, more action, and definitely more drama. In the wake of a deadly explosion, Wyler’s world is turned upside down while she struggles to rebuild. The Diplomat Season 2 premieres Thursday, October 31st on Netflix.

Season Description: A deadly explosion in the heart of London shatters US Ambassador Kate Wyler’s world (Keri Russell). Struggling to rebuild the lives that broke and the team that split apart, Kate’s worst fears unfold: The attack that brought her to the UK didn’t come from a rival nation, it came from inside the British government. As Kate chases the truth, her only real ally is her almost-ex-husband Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), very much alive, and very much involved. She faces a fraught marriage, a complex dynamic with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), and a threatening visit from Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney). Stately homes. State secrets. High treason. High tea.

Matlock – Thursday, October 31st

The task of getting closer to their present client is bestowed upon Matty. It ends up being a case she takes to heart due to it being a man who’s wife died accidentally. Matlock airs Thursday, October 31st at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.

A Carol for Two – Friday, November 1st

Violette Wagner is trying to make it on Broadway, while working at a legendary singing diner to make ends meet. She catches a break when selected for the coveted Christmas Eve concert duet, but it’s with Alex who just might ruin her chances of getting to Broadway. A Carol for Two premieres Friday, November 1st at 8/7c on Hallmark.

Movie Description: After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner, famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who’s who of the theatre world. But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex, who has been less than welcoming, and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore’s is a family friend. They’re stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway. As they rehearse together, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating but, unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over. However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues, and things come to a head when their deception is uncovered, which, in turn, threatens Violette and Alex’s big opportunity.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – Saturday, November 2nd

Peter Parker is just a freshman in high school and not yet Spider-Man, but he’s close. If only he can survive high school and become the hero we all know and love. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man premieres Saturday, November 2nd on Disney+.

Series Description: The animated series follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming Spider-Man in the MCU, with a journey unlike we’ve ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.

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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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