What to Watch on TV This Week: One Chicago, Cupertino, Ted Lasso and More

The week of October 11th is a big week for network premieres. Especially for fans of CBS shows. 

A new season of Tracker, all the different NCIS shows, the One Chicago shows, Elsbeth, and the new series Cupertino premiere on CBS this week.

NBC also has its two Law & Order shows premiering this week, while on ABC, Abbott Elementary returns for a sixth season.

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:

Tracker – Sunday, October 4th

Tracker Season 4 premieres Sunday, October 11th at 9:30/8:30c on CBS.

Episode description: Colter’s search for a teenage boy’s missing father leads him to a dangerous criminal operation at the Port of Los Angeles

FBI & CIA – Monday, October 5th

FBI Season 9 premieres Monday, October 5 at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode descprition: After a young traveler is found shot dead in a state park, the team discovers she was witness to an execution of a person involved in a top-secret government sponsored project. Meanwhile, Maggie struggles to bond with her new partner Isaiah Green, OA adjusts to a new role and CIA’s Deputy Chief of Station Kikki Reynard lends a helping hand on the case.

CIA Season 2 premieres Monday, October 5 at 9/8 on CBS.

Episode description: When a known cartel fixer arrives in NYC, the team tracks him down and discovers the body of a DEA agent. After it becomes clear the case is not what it seems, the team must work quickly to prevent additional murders. Meanwhile, Bill makes a shocking discovery when he returns to work after the death of his father and the team inlists the help of FBI’s Special Agent Stuart Scola.

NCIS, NCIS New York, & NCIS Origins – Tuesday, October 6th

NCIS Season 24 premieres Tuesday, October 6 at 8/7c on CBS.

Epiosde description: While dealing with the fallout from the shooting involving McGee’s son, the team investigates a mysterious new threat to the Secretary of the Navy and recieves help from an unexpected source: Tony DiNozzo, newly arrived in D.C. to open a satelite office fo his private security firm.

NCIS: New York Season 1 premieres Tuesday, October 6 at 9/8c on CBS.

Series description: Legendary NCIS agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office, partnering with a roguish agent and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.

NCIS: Origins Season 3 premieres Tuesday, October 6 at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode description: In the present day, ghosts from Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ past finally catch up to him, shattering his peaceful retierment in Alaska. In 1992, the team races to rescue a kidnapped Randy while Gibbs and Lala deal with the aftermath of thier kiss.

Ted Lasso – Wednesday, October 7th

Ted Lasso Season 4 Episode 10 premieres Wednesday, October 7 on Apple TV.

Episode description: Season finale. Big changes in bunches.

One Chicago – Wednesday, October 7th

Chicago Med Season 12 premieres Wednesday, October 7 at 8/7c on NBC.

Episode description: Gunshots at a wedding lead to chaos in the E.D.; Goodwin defends herself under threat of being fired; Hannah makes a decision while on maternity leave.

Chicago Fire Season 15 premieres Wednesday, October 7 at 9/8c on NBC.

Episode description: Firehouse 51 faces the fallout of the warehouse fire; the team welcomes a new crop of probies into the fold.

Chicago PD Season 14 premieres Wednesday, October 7 at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode description: Intelligence investigates the shooting of a parole officer; Voight is forced to allow an outsider into the bullpen; Imani makes a difficult decision about her sister.

Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, October 7th

Abbott Elementary Season 6 premieres Wednesday, October 7 at 8:30/9:30c on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.

Episode description: Gregory and Ava adjust to a new dynamic, while Barbara turns to Jacob for help. Meanwhile Janine gives her classroom a makeover, and Melissa works to win hers back.

Elsbeth – Thursday, October 8th

Elsbeth Season 4 premieres Thursday, October 8 at 9/8c on CBS.

Episdoe description: Elsbeth crosses paths with renowned marriage counselor Serena Collyer, whose cool demeanor hides a murderous and messy passion. Also, Teddy sets a wedding dates. 

Cupertino – Thursday, October 8th

Cupertino Season 1 premieres Thursday, October 8th at 10/9c on CBS

Series description: A scrappy lawyer takes on a powerful tech giant in a high-stakes legal battle, navigating the cutthroat world of Silicon Balley while fighting for justices and the little guy’s rights.

SVU, and Law & Order  Thursday, October 8th

Law & Order: SVU Season 28 premieres Thursday, October 8th at 9/8c on NBC.

Episode description: When a sexual assault victim struggles to prove her case in court, Benson pursues a controversial strategy to make sure her voice is heard; a meeting with a jury consultant leads Benson down a path that threatens her partnership with Carisi.

Law & Order Season 26 premieres Thursday, October 8 at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode description: A software engineer’s murder sends Riley and Walker into the rapidly-evolving world of AI; as Baxter pursues justice in a groundbreaking case, he’s confronted with a technology advancing faster than the laws designed to govern it.

Avatar: Seven Havens – Friday, October 9th

Avatar: Seven Havens Season 1 premieres Friday, October 9 on Paramount+.

Series description: In a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm, a young Earthbender discovers she’s the new Avatar after Korra. But in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity’s destroyer, not its savior. Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, she and her long last twin must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization’s last strongholds collapse.

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