What to Watch on TV This Week: Grey’s Anatomy, The Diplomat, Crystal Lake, and More
The week of October 11th is another full week of network premieres and new streaming series.
Thursday is a big night for ABC, with 9-1-1, its spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey’s Anatomy all returning.
On the streaming front, VisionQuest premieres on Disney+, Crystal Lake premieres on Peacock, and The Diplomat returns for its fourth season on Netflix.
For those looking for something with a smaller commitment, MGM+ is streaming its new limited-series adaptation of Treasure Island.
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:
Treasure Island – Sunday, October 11th
Treasure Island 4 premieres Sunday, October 11 on MGM+.
Series description: Jim Hawkins discover a treasure map, but his mother Bess’s actions put them both in danger. Aboard The Hispaniola, they navigate threats from pirate John Silver and Agent Aaron Graham as alliances shift and survival hangs in the balance.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – Monday, October 12th
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 Episode 10 Tuesday, October 12 at 9/8c on FX.
Episode descprition: Blined from LASIK surgery, Dee pleads for the guys to spend the night to keep her safe from neighborhood crime, but they listen to the wolves inside themselves and opt for a dudes-only sleepover of their own.
The Lowdown – Wednesday, October 14th
The Lowdown Season 2 premieres Wednesday, October 14 at 9/8c on FX.
Season description: As Season 2 begins, Lee’s recent story on the life and untimely death of Dale Washberg (as seen in season one) earns him a local citizen journalist award. Unable to process things going well for a change, Lee self-medicates and, unsurprisingly, makes a less than stellar showing at the ceremony. But his wildly unfiltered speech grabs the attention of beautiful and brash public defender Ginger (Betty Gilpin), herself a crusader for truth.
VisionQuest – Wednesday, October 14th
VisionQuest Season 1 premieres Episode 1 Wednesday, October 14 at 9/8c on Disney+.
Series description: After the events of WandaVision, White Vision struggles to connnect with the memories given to him as he lacks the emotions or feelings associated with them.
Crystal Lake – Thursday, October 15th
Crystal Lake Season 1 premieres Thursday, October 15 on Peacock.
Series description: Prequel series to Friday the 13th, follows a doomed small town where camp counselors come to die.
9-1-1 – Thursday, October 15th
9-1-1 Season 10 Episode 1 premieres Thursday, October 15 at 8/7c on ABC.
Episdoe description: The 118 faces an earth-shattering emergency that shakes the city of Los Angeles to its core. Still finding her footing as a detective, Athena leans on instinct to crack a mysterious new case, while May finds her own confidencence in a new job.
9-1-1: Nashville – Thursday, October 15th
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 Episode 1 premieres Thursday, October 15 at 9/8c on ABC.
Episode description: The 113 responds to a museum overrun by murder hornets, while newcomer Det. Rogue Kelly investigates a series of ominous crimes of biblical proportions. Blythe and Dixie face the consequences of their brawl, and Don pays a price too.
Grey’s Anatomy – Thursday, October 15th
Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 Episode 1 premieres Thursday, October 15 at 10/9c on ABC.
Episode description: After a collision at Sea-Tac sends a surge of critically injured patients to Grey Sloan, the unveiling of its controversial new VIP floor is thrown into chaos as doctors race to save lives amid impossible choices
The Diplomat – Thursday, October 15th
The Diplomat Season 4 premieres Thursday, October 15 on Netflix.
Season description: In Season Four of The Diplomat, two marriages threaten to eat each other alive. One catastrophic moment shatters the fragile peace Kate Wyler brokered between the US and UK, as well as the crumbling marriage she’s trying to save. While she fights to stem the bleeding, President Grace Penn and VP Hal Wyler’s conspiracy to steal Russia’s most powerful weapon hurtles the United States toward war. Kate and Todd, at best an uneasy pair, unite to stop the Grace-Hal alliance from upending the balance of power abroad and at home. Four Emmy nominees paint an unmissable portrait of two marriages: Keri Russell as Ambassador Kate Wyler, Rufus Sewell as Vice President Hal Wyler, Allison Janney as President Grace Penn, and Bradley Whitford as Todd Penn.
Tulsa King – Friday, October 16th
Tulsa King Season 4 Episode 1 premieres Friday, October 16 on Paramount+.
Episode description: As Dwight leads his crew toward legitimacy – strking deals and expanding their empire – his world abruptly fractures.
Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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Sarah Fields
Sarah is an obsessive geek who likes to get into the weeds and over think things. She is passionate about Sci-Fi and comics and is a giant classic film nerd. Sarah cares deeply about media representation and the power of telling diverse stories. When she's not writing or watching her favorite shows she spends her days working in the non-profit world trying to make life a little better for those that need some extra help.