What's On Tonight (Sunday): The vengeance.... the night... the Batwoman

Batwoman (via Giphy)

Dare to defy! The CW finally enters the fall TV pool with a night of super women, one newbie and one veteran. The spotlight here is on the newbie... Batwoman! also known as Kate Kane. She returns to a Batman-less Gotham City and decides to join the bat mantle. But Kate isn't the only premiere on TV tonight. There's also the revival of Kids Say the Darndest Things, Press on PBS, and Witches of Salem. Returnees Madam Secretary and Mr. Robot join Poldark, Ballers, The Affair, and Power as Sunday shows in their final season. Elsewhere, the Emmy-nominated kids show Star Wars Resistance and angsty zombie drama The Walking Dead also return, among several other For the Record programs. So hold onto your capes, here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, October 6!

EARLY PRIMETIME

60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): Stories include the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump, a man tells a Texas Ranger he's committed almost 100 murders, and Land O' Lakes CEO Beth Ford.

America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.): Have a few laughs with videos that are poorly shot.

Doctor Who 📺 (Retro TV, 7 p.m.): In "Warriors of the Deep," two human power blocs, along with members of the Silurians and Sea Devils, battle for control over the nuclear missiles on an undersea military colony on Earth.

Star Wars Resistance (Disney XD, 6 p.m.): PREMIERE. Having been launched into space by Kaz and crew, the Colossus is having engineering problems, which are made all the more worse by a mysterious stowaway. Dr. Smith??

FOR THE RECORD: Dwight in Shining Armor (BYUtv, 7:30 p.m.) Hetty Feather (BYUtv, 7 p.m.); Killer Motive (Oxygen, 7 p.m.); Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out (VH1, 7 p.m.); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)

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⭐ Batwoman (The CW, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Kate Kane (Ruby Rose) returns to Gotham when a gang targets her father (Dougray Scott), who manages The Crows, a private security firm, and her ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore (Meagan Tandy). Her aid is Lucius Fox's son, Luke (Camrus Johnson)... so I wonder if Julia Pennyworth is on the table since she was in the Rebirth. I read Batwoman: Elegy the first part of the New 52 Batwoman title, and they are fantastic comics -- and quite different from this story. The military background is in the comic, but Sophie is ancient history and dad is still active. Kate's stepsister (Nicole Kang) and stepmother (Elizabeth Anweis) existed in the comic but rarely appeared. The protagonist Alice (Rachel Skarsten) was Kate's first villain in the comics, too. Things got... complex, quickly.

Bless the Harts (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): In this Cancellation League contender... When money gets tight, Jenny takes on an undesirable second job to help fund Violet's art school tuition. Wayne comes up with an entirely different plan to make money.

The Durrells in Corfu (PBS, 8 p.m.): Louisa finds herself fending off unexpected romantic advances. Leslie's arranged hunt for new guest, Colonel Ribbindane, doesn't go as planned when his past revisits him.

God Friended Me (CBS, 8 p.m.): Miles and Rakesh help Joy with her new friend suggestion, an aspiring self-help guru. Cara follows a lead in Paris. Meanwhile, Ali reveals to Arthur that she's left Harlem Episcopal for a progressive LGBTQ-friendly congregation.

Kids Say the Darndest Things (ABC, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this revival, Tiffany Haddish chats with kids who say not just darned things but the darndest things!

My Wife's Secret Life 🎥 (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Kent devises a revenge plan against a woman whose husband ruined his marriage.

Power (Starz, 8 p.m.): Ghost and Tasha butt heads on how to raise Tariq.... Tate gets caught with his pants down, literally?... LaKeisha creates new enemies within Tommy's organization... Jason tasks Ghost and Tommy to work together.

The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): Homer is demoted and must supervise interns (paid or unpaid??), among whom is a go-getter who asks Homer to be his mentor. When Homer inspires him to start a business of his own, the two find themselves being chased by the mob.

Sunday Night Football (NBC, 8:15-ish p.m.): I'm tuning in to find out if the holder pulls the football away before the placekicker can kick it.

FOR THE RECORD: 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (TLC); Air Disasters (Smithsonian Channel); Alaska: The Last Frontier (Discovery Channel); Beach Hunters (HGTV); The Circus (Showtime); Paul Shaffer Plus One (AXS TV); Relative Race (BYUtv); Ridiculousness (MTV); Storm Stories: The Next Chapter (Weather Channel, finale); The Top Ten Revealed (AXS TV, 8:30 p.m.)

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The Affair (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Noah and Whitney travel to Montauk, N.Y., to begin planning the wedding. Armed with new information about her mother's death, Joanie confronts a stranger.

Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): In "Boys Just Wanna Have Fungus," unable to afford a rare gourmet mushroom for a Burger of the Day (Crisis!!!), Bob and Gene jump into the cutthroat world of mushroom foraging. Meanwhile, Tina's powerful new prescription glasses lead her to believe she has a superpower. I'm already laughing.

Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): Peter and his friends are sick of forgetting the lucrative business ideas they come up with while drinking, so they strap on Joe's police body cams to record their every move. Quagmire tries to come to terms with an unexpected family development.

Godfather of Harlem (Epix, 10 p.m.): Realizing a consistent source of heroin is vital to reclaim Harlem, Bumpy engages in a fevered search to find a dope supply independent of the Italians. Chin engages the services of crooked cops in a plot to arrest Bumpy and send him back to jail.

The Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.): When a woman is murdered and her fiancé is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client's innocence. You know, like any normal matchmaker.

NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 9 p.m.): Faced with multiple cases worldwide, the team splits up, with Callen and Sam working in Tel Aviv while Kensi partners with Department of Justice Agent Lance Hamilton in Los Angeles. America!

Poldark (PBS, 9 p.m.): Demelza and the children join Ross in London but his pursuit of Ned's vindication finds them caught in a dangerous web. George pursues his new alliance but his lingering grief has unexpected consequences.

Shark Tank (ABC, 9 p.m.): The sharks are baited with light therapy lamp, portable oxygen in a can, an unusual solution to maintaining a youthful appearance, and a plant-based version of a guilty pleasure.

Spider-Man (Disney XD, 9:30 p.m.): When Cloak and Dagger emerge to take revenge against Tiberius Stone and his company, Alchemax, Superior Spider-Man must take them down to protect the school.

Succession (HBO, 9 p.m.): Logan, Kendall, Gerri and Tom testify before Congress. Shiv speaks candidly to Kira, a victim who is set to be a key witness. Roman is in Turkey for a business pitch.

Supergirl (The CW, 9 p.m.): PREMIERE. Soaring into season five, Kara is surprised to find that CatCo has a new owner who has brought in a star reporter. If we are going for realism, it's a hedge fund. Meanwhile, J'onn J'onzz receives an unexpected visitor.

The Walking Dead (AMC, 9 p.m.): PREMIERE. Season 10?! It feels like... it's been longer. The group in Oceanside continues to train in case the Whisperers (like that ABC show?) return. Tensions are high as the heroes struggle to hold onto their concept of civilization.

FOR THE RECORD: Building Alaska (DIY, premiere); Caribbean Life (HGTV); Carnival Eats (Cooking Channel); Declassified: Untold Stories of  American Spies (CNN); Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER (Nat Geo Wild); Halloween Wars (Food Network); Hunt for Eagle 56 (Smithsonian Channel); Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!); Lone Star Law (Animal Planet); Married to Medicine (Bravo); Power Confidential (Starz); Uncensored (TV One); Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (National Geographic)

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Ballers (HBO, 10:37 p.m.): Spencer and Joe get into past grievances while working out a major player deal, after which Spencer makes a public statement that's sure to have consequences. Ricky is on the defensive in a meeting with a Hollywood bigwig.

NXIVM: Self Help or Sex Cult (E! True Hollywood Story) (E!, 10 p.m.): An E! True Hollywood Story!! I kinda miss these. Tonight, a profile of NXIVM, which preyed on the Hollywood elite with its cult-like tactics that left a wake of destruction.

Get Shorty (Epix, 10 p.m.): PREMIERE. News travels fast that Miles Daley has been released from prison... and he has a plan for revenge.

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 📺 (getTV, 10 p.m.): Tonight, we have back-to-back episodes of the classic Smothers Brothers variety show. First up is a season one episode featuring Janet Leigh and Simon and Garfunkel. Later, an early season two episode featuring Bette Davis and The Who.

Madam Secretary (CBS, 10 p.m.): PREMIERE. Hail to the chief! Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency. Henry squirms after his appearance on a late night show results in heightened scrutiny of his marriage.

Mr. Robot (USA, 10 p.m.): PREMIERE. During the Christmas season, Elliott and Mr. Robot make their return. In the dealings/emotions of others: Darlene deals with real trouble, Tyrell is bored, and Dom becomes paranoid.

On Becoming a God in Central Florida (Showtime, 10 p.m.): Krystal loses her job, but gets a personal invitation to Paradise Cay. Roger trains Cody in security protocols.

Press (PBS, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. At The Herald, Holly is tasked with giving a controversial right-wing commentator and media personality a tour of the office. At The Post, Meryl Streep Tom Hanks Ed is given his first "death knock," interviewing the parents a footballer who has committed suicide. Yep, I've done those interviews. They are emotionally and physically draining. Speaking of the latter story, I've interviewed Steve King before.

The Righteous Gemstones (HBO, 10 p.m.): Jesse deals with the fallout of the dramatic events of Easter Sunday. Judy attempts to win back BJ after receiving some harsh words from Baby Billy. Meanwhile, Kelvin has doubts like Meryl Streep and Edith Bunker once did.

The Rookie (ABC, 10 p.m.): Nolan teams up with new night detective Pablo Armstrong for a murder investigation case that results in an unexpected reunion with a former love interest. Kate Beckett?!

This Is Life with Lisa Ling (CNN, 10 p.m.): Ling delves into the world of benzodiazepine use and the threat these drugs pose when used long term, and the challenges facing patients who try to quit.

Witches of Salem (Travel Channel, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this new (docu)series takes us back to the infamous Salem witch trials. An inexplicable evil torments the young girls of Reverend Samuel Parris' household. Like a plague, it swiftly spreads through Salem Village, and fearing the influence of the devil, the afflicted make accusations of witchcraft.

FOR THE RECORD: Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall (ID); Dog: Impossible (Nat Geo Wild, finale); Haunted Gingerbread Showdown (Food Network, premiere); Hawaii Hunters (HGTV); Hurricane Man (Science); Talking Dead (AMC, 10:14 p.m.); Unexpected (TLC); The Weekly (FX)

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The Dick Van Dyke Show 📺 (MeTV, 11:30 p.m.): Rob must tell a rambunctious old army pal that he cannot attend a special dinner party that the Petries are throwing to make an impression with an Alan Brady Show sponsor.

Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge 📺 (INSP, 11 p.m.): The 1987 and first Gunsmoke movie marks the return of Will Mannon (Steve Forrest), who is released from prison and seeks revenge on Matt Dillon.

Star Trek: Enterprise 📺 (Heroes & Icons, 11 p.m.): The Enterprise is sent to the planet Mazar to pick up a Vulcan ambassador who has been expelled for misconduct. However, the ship comes under attack by a corrupt race.

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Robot Chicken (Adult Swim, midnight): Segments include: April O'Neil and Donald Trump sit down and get to the truth about Shredder, the new The Fast and the Furious movie, a renovation at Pee Wee's Playhouse, a great Queer Eye challenge, Princess Leia becomes Super Space Leia, and a musical number starring Offred and Cmdr. Waterford.

LATE-NIGHT TALK & SATIRE

Johnny Carson 📺 (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Red Adair, Orson Bean, and David Horowitz (18 May 1977)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11 p.m.)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 12:05 a.m.): Edward Norton and Alessia Cara
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Ja Rule and Amber Ruffin

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Sources: The Futon Critic; TV Passport; Zap2it
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