Tuesday, October 1, 2019

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Portland was once called Stumptown, not that that matters

Stumptown (via Tumblr)
Good day, my fellow WOTers! The spotlight today is on the newcomer Stumptown, which had a slightly above-average pilot episode (IMO) despite the terrible title — I say that as someone who liked ABC titles Selfie, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, and Cougar Town. Maybe the rest of the show will be quality. I hope so; I like Cobie. It has all the elements of a solid P.I. series. Also on tonight, CBS rolls out its remaining fall lineup and PBS offers a couple wildlife shows, including the venerable Nature. There are some classics noted, too, both scripted and game shows. So wildcard, bitches! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, October 2!

πŸ’» STREAMING

Living Undocumented (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Eight undocumented families are followed in this documentary as they faced potential deportation.

Ready to Mingle (Solteras) πŸŽ₯ (Netflix, 3 a.m.): After the man she thought she’d marry breaks up with her, Ana joins a class for single women who are in search of a husband.

Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu, 3 a.m.): The Diggs family moves on in different directions.


EARLY PRIMETIME

The Flintstones πŸ“Ί (MeTV, 6 p.m.): ICYMI, this is the latest MeTV addition. In episode five, Fred gets hit on the head with a bottle, changing his personality into a sophisticated gentleman.

Jeopardy! πŸ’² (check your local listings): There was a new champ today, who won big in a runaway and marking the third champ since Jason was defeated last week. Can he keep it up tomorrow? Jay S will have your recap.

Let's Make a Deal πŸ“ΊπŸ’² (Buzzr, 7:30 p.m.): In this 1985 episode, the big deal is worth $9,434.

Press Your Luck πŸ“ΊπŸ’² (Buzzr, 7 p.m.): While the revival has wrapped for the summer, on Buzzr, the Whammies live on, ruining contestants' dreams of big bucks.

FOR THE RECORDThe Fixers (BYUtv)
The Odd Couple, "Let's Make a Deal" (via Giphy)

πŸ•— EASTERN / πŸ•– CENTRAL

All Elite Wrestling (TNT, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. AEW World Champion Chris Jericho teams up with two mystery partners to battle Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks.

Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m.): Dr. Choi and Dr. Charles make difficult decisions as a dying man tries to preserve his life with a controversial scientific method. Dr. Marcel and April clash over how to handle a mysterious patient.

Doctor Who πŸ“Ί (Retro TV, 8 p.m.): The Doctor (Tom Baker), Romana (Lalla Ward), and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) don't like that three vampire lords, who are ruling over a village deliberately kept at a low development level for a thousand years, are trying to revive their leader vampire, the "Great One."

The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): Adam gets a surprise from his past -- Dana! who is no longer a mutant who can manipulate matter at a molecular level. Also, Barry and Erica are off to college, but realize they have nowhere to live. How does that happen??

iHeartRadio Music Festival, Night 1 (The CW, 8 p.m.): Performers include but are not limited to Camila Cabello, Tim McGraw, French Montana, Halsey, and Steve Aoki.

The Masked Singer (Fox, 8 p.m.): Celebrities with masks sing.

Nature (PBS, 8 p.m.): PREMIERE. A marine biologist documents the evolving relationship between his pet octopus Heidi and himself and his daughter. Awwww.

Schooled (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): Lainey has high hopes for Coach Mellor's love life. Principal Glascott isn't sure how to handle difficult librarian Dr. Ness.

Survivor (CBS, 8 p.m.): The survivors try to survive.

FOR THE RECORDBasketball Wives (VH1); WWE NXT (USA)

πŸ•˜ EASTERN / πŸ•— CENTRAL

Almost Family (Fox, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this poorly-reviewed series, only-child Julia (Brittany Snow) has her life turned upside-down. So just sit right there and she'll tell you how she became a step-sibling to 100+ others -- her dad (Timothy Hutton) used his own sperm to conceive dozens of kids. I like Brittany. Bring back American Dreams!

Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m.): Casey struggles to get Boden to sign off on an energetic new recruit. Foster extends an olive branch to her irritating new medic. Also, Otis inspires Herrmann to seek new partners at Molly's. We're taking over Molly's!!!

Heartland (UPtv, 9 p.m.): PREMIERE. Amy and Ty face parenting problems, but healing a wild mare and her foal may help them find the solution.

Modern Family (ABC, 9 p.m.): Claire needs to get everyone out of the house before they make her look bad in front of a reporter from a women's business magazine... because no family on this show, deep down, trusts one another. Jay invites Manny to a wine tasting to spend some quality time together.

SEAL Team (CBS, 9 p.m.): PREMIERE. Season three?! Never thought that would happen. Jason Hayes leads the team on a mission in Serbia to track down an organization linked to the bombing of multiple American military outposts. America!

Single Parents (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): Will feels like everything is changing as Sophie returns home from camp a seemingly different person. Oh! Does she have an unmentioned twin sister that she really switched places with?! Miggy gets a new temp job at Angie's law firm to help him earn more money to go toward Jack's preschool costs.

FOR THE RECORDAmerica Says πŸ’² (Game Show Network); Bitchin' Rides (Motor Trend); Black Ink Crew (VH1); The Challenge (MTV); Dog's Most Wanted (WGN); Engineering Catastrophes (Science, premiere); Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); I Was Prey (Animal Planet); Making Good (BYUtv, 9:30 p.m.); Man's Greatest Food (Cooking Channel); NFL: The Grind (Epix); Property Brothers (HGTV); Random Acts (BYUtv); The Real Housewives of Dallas (Bravo)

πŸ•™ EASTERN / πŸ•˜ CENTRAL

American Horror Story: 1984 (FX, 10 p.m.): The description says "Imitation is the best form of tragedy; coming clean can be pretty messy." [*epic eye roll*]

Cake (FXX, 10:30 p.m.): The description says "Outward persona and the struggle within." Vague. But below I included last week's opening segment, which is a masterpiece.

Chicago P.D. (NBC, 10 p.m.): When Atwater goes undercover in a drug syndicate, he learns there may be more to its kingpin than meets the eye. Voight petitions the brass to show Ruzek leniency.

Crank Yankers (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.): Shasta calls neighborhood watch on a white guy. A vape shop fields a complaint from Dr. Penis.

David Makes Man (OWN, 9 p.m.): Seren goes missing while Raynan and Desmond get arrested. The neighborhood prepares for a hurricane.

Gunsmoke πŸ“Ί (INSP, 10 p.m.): This week, the long-running classic Western started from the beginning. In episode five, old prospector Royal Dano wants to know where his gold from his prospecting days is hidden.

Hogan's Heroes πŸ“Ί (MeTV, 10:30 p.m.): You should watch this episode simply for its title, "Who Stole My Copy of Mein Kampf?"

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FXX, 10 p.m.): Landing in the middle of a focus group after a screening of Thunder Gun 4: Maximum Cool, the gang is determined to restore glory and traditional American values back into the franchise, even if it involves sabotage.

The Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour πŸ“ΊπŸ’² (Buzzr, 10 p.m.): In this short-lived daytime game show from NBC's dismal 1983-84 season, the classic Match Game and Hollywood Squares were oddly combined into one super game show that didn't impress viewers. The late afternoon timeslot probably didn't help either.

No te puedes esconder (Telemundo, 10 p.m.): This new 10-episode telenovela premiered on Monday. Starring Blanca Soto, it follows the lives of a nurse, a former policeman turned hit-man, a photographer obsessed with death, a politician with forbidden relationships, and a group of idealistic friends.

South Park (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.): Randy sees an opportunity for Tegridy in China.

⭐ Stumptown (ABC, 10 p.m.): Based on a comic, Dex, a private investigator in Portland, OR, with a messy personal life, is hired by a wealthy man to search for a woman whom he recently met, but she quickly learns that the task is not as simple as it seems. Dex and Grey's history unfolds, a past which was only vaguely alluded to in the pilot. From a preview, Donal Logue guest stars.

S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10 p.m.): PREMIERE. The team works to stop a serial bomber that is using drones as detonation devices. Meanwhile, as Hondo settles into legal guardianship of Darryl, his home life becomes more complicated when his estranged father unexpectedly moves in. [*studio audience laughs*]

Underground Marvels (Science, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. This new docuseries explores the creations that are underground, such as cellars, wells and tunnels ​in the Czech Republic once used to ​create the world’s most popular beer to the secret caverns and rock formations of the Cheddar Gorge in Southwest England.

Wild Metropolis (PBS, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. From pythons in Bangkok to otters in Singapore, a look at the extraordinary ways wildlife is making itself at home in the world's cities.

FOR THE RECORD: 24/7 College Football (HBO, premiere); Black Ink Crew: Compton (VH1); Garage Squad (Motor Trend); House Hunters/House Hunters International (HGTV); Jay Leno's Garage (CNBC); The Murder Tapes (ID); Total Divas (E!, premiere)

πŸ•š EASTERN / πŸ•™ CENTRAL

Complex x Fuse (Fuse, 11 p.m.): Quavo talks about giving back to his high school, and Tyga tours his collection on "Complex Closets."

Late-Night Talk & Satire

The D.L. Hughley Show (TV One, 11 p.m.): Morris Day
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): Jacqueline Woodson
The Dick Cavett Show πŸ“Ί (Decades, 9 p.m.): Julie Andrews (25 Mar 1982); Stacy Keach (7 Oct 1995)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Gwyneth Paltrow, Evan Funke, and Lunay
Johnny Carson πŸ“Ί (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Sean Connery and Keenen Ivory Wayans (5 Oct 1983)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Allison Janney, Jonathan Van Ness, and Tom Walker
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:37 a.m.): Nick Kroll, Zazie Beetz, and Katie Porter
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Rami Malek and Jill Soloway
Lights Out with David Spade (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.): Martin Short and Maya Rudolph
A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC, 1:37 a.m.): Meghan Trainor
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Natalie Portman, Henry Winkler, and Robbie Robertson
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 11 p.m.): Taye Diggs and Rachel Lindsay

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SourcesThe Futon CriticTV PassportZap2it
⭐: Top pick(s)
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
πŸŽ₯: Movie

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