What to Watch on TV This Week: Matlock, NCIS, Ghosts, and More!

One of the biggest weeks of Fall TV is here for the week of October 12th! Our picks this week include the premieres of Matlock, Elsbeth, NCIS, and Ghosts.

You also aren’t going to want to miss the series premiere of the Blue Bloods spin-off: Boston Blue starring Donny Wahlberg as Danny Reagan in a new city. Some other great new shows to consider include DMV and Sheriff Country.

Find our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week below. Mark your calendars accordingly!

What to Watch on TV This Week:

Matlock Season 2 Premiere – Sunday, October 12th

Matlock Season 2 Episode 1, “The Before Times,” premieres Sunday, October 12th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS before switching to it’s regular night for Matlock Season 2 Episode 2, “Another Matlock,” which airs Thursday, October 16th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode 1 Description: Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie’s father; the team takes on an arson case; Olympia tries to protect Julian’s involvement in the Wellbrexa case.

Episode 2 Description: While the team is tasked with protecting a witness, Matty and Olympia square off over the Wellbrexa document; Matty and Edwin contemplate whether or not to help Alfie’s father.

Elsbeth Season 3 Premiere – Sunday, October 12th

Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 1, “Yes, And…” premieres Sunday, October 12th at 9:30/8:30c on CBS before switching to it’s regular night for Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 2, “Doll Day Afternoon,” which airs Thursday, October 16th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode 1 Description: Elsbeth dives into the world of late-night comedy when backstage tensions rise between a talk show host, his head writer and her on-air sidekick husband; Elsbeth meets a new police officer who is an aspiring stand-up comic when off the clock.

Episode 2 Description: When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with Nolan, the hapless ex-con inside; Captain Wagner clashes with a rival whose reckless tactics could turn the standoff deadly.

The Chair Company Series Premiere – Sunday, October 12th

The Chair Company Season 1 Episode 1, “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does,” premieres Sunday, October 12th at 10/9c on HBO.

Series Description: After an embarrassing incident at work, William Ronald Trosper finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy.

The Neighborhood Season 8 Premiere – Monday, October 13th

The Neighborhood Season 8 Episode 1, “Welcome to the New Normals,” premieres Monday, October 13th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: The Johnsons and Butlers face big changes and unexpected challenges as Tina discovers a new passion; Malcolm navigates work and family boundaries; Courtney takes a major step with Marty; Dave’s tech experiment backfires.

DMV Series Premiere – Monday, October 13th

DMV Season 1 Episode 1, “Pilot,” premieres Monday, October 13th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.

Episode Description: East Hollywood Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving examiner Colette pines for her coworker Noa while enduring teasing from colleagues Gregg, Vic and Ceci. Also, new manager Barb rallies the crew to save their branch from government shutdown.

FBI Season 8 Premiere – Monday, October 13th

FBI Season 8 Episode 1, “Takeover,” premieres Monday, October 13th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: After a federal judge disappears, a routine investigation takes a dark turn as the team uncovers that the judge had been searching for his missing son on a secluded island; reality weighs heavy on Jubal as he takes on a new leadership role.

Watson Season 2 Premiere – Monday, October 13th

Watson Season 2 Episode 1, “A Son in the Oven,” premieres Monday, October 13th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: Watson and the fellows spring back into action when Mary’s mother accidentally poisons herself while suffering from a rare form of dementia that is progressing with impossible speed; Sherlock Holmes resurfaces after being presumed dead.

NCIS Season 23 Premiere – Tuesday, October 14th

NCIS Season 23 Episode 1, “Prodigal Son (Part One),” premieres Tuesday, October 14th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: Reeling from his father’s murder, Parker goes to extreme lengths to hunt down the woman he holds responsible, mob boss Carla Marino, jeopardizing not only his own future but the team’s.

NCIS: Origins Season 2 Premiere – Tuesday, October 14th

NCIS: Origins Season 2 Episode 1, “The Funky Bunch,” premieres Tuesday, October 14th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: Gibbs and Franks investigate the disappearance of a young Marine connected to a mysterious compound with a charismatic leader; Lala’s fate is revealed.

NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Premiere – Tuesday, October 14th

NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 1, “Gut Instinct,” premieres Tuesday, October 14th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: The discovery of two missing U.S. Navy aviators adrift in the Coral Sea leads the team to expose a sinister terrorist plot.

Loot Season 3 Premiere – Wednesday, October 15th

Loot Season 3 premieres Wednesday, October 15th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly Novak must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement; she decides to re-engage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world, finding herself along the way.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2 Premiere – Thursday, October 16th

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2 Episode 1, “A Tie Breaker and a Huge Mistake,” premieres Thursday, October 16th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: Tensions rise in the tire store when new co-owners Georgie and Ruben realize they can’t agree on anything; Jim struggles to find his purpose now that he’s retired.

Ghosts Season 5 Premiere – Thursday, October 16th

Ghosts Season 5 Episode 1, “Soul Custody,” premieres Thursday, October 16th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.

Episode Description: Sam, Jay and the ghosts attempt to extricate Jay from his deal with Elias Woodstone, the devil; Isaac helps Patience through a crisis of confidence; Pete and Alberta navigate the fallout from their kiss.

The Diplomat Season 3 Premiere – Thursday, October 16th

The Diplomat Season 3 premieres Thursday, October 16th on Netflix.

Season Description: In Season Three of The Diplomat, Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job. But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is leader of the free world. None of this slows Hal’s campaign to land Kate the vice presidency. Kate steps into a role she never wanted, with a freedom she never expected, an increasingly complicated friendship with Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), and an unnerving bond with First Gentleman Todd Penn (Bradley Whitford).

Fire Country Season 4 Premiere – Friday, October 17th

Fire Country Season 4 Episode 1, “Goodbye For Now,” premieres Friday, October 17th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode Description: In the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire, Station 42 faces internal turmoil but must rally together for a high-stakes rescue that tests their strength, loyalty and the future of the firehouse.

Sheriff Country Series Premiere – Friday, October 17th

Sheriff Country Season 1 Episode 1, “Pilot,” premieres Friday, October 17th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: When a young boy is caught stealing food, straight-shooting town sheriff Mickey uncovers a disturbing case of child abuse that leads to a high-stakes rescue and a cliffside standoff that could cost lives. Meanwhile, Mickey’s daughter Skye is newly sober, but her path to sobriety is complicated by her relationship with a troubled young man whom her mother arrested.

Boston Blue Series Premiere – Friday, October 17th

Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 1, “Faith and Family,” premieres Friday, October 17th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: NYPD detective Danny Reagan teams up with Boston detective Lena Silver to investigate a deadly fire at a tech company; as they dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of secrets involving facial recognition technology.

 

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