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Tubular! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, October 27!
Wednesdays in 2021 keep 1988 alive. It was the year The Wonder Years and Roseanne debuted, both of which are alive on ABC. It was also the year Doogie Howser, M.D. debuted, which has been reinvented as Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Disney+, 3 a.m.) and is tonight's Top Pick. Lahela "Doogie" Kamealoha's parents can be a little too sitcom-y, but I think the show's approach to teenagers is an improvement on the original. Don't expect peak TV, this is family television and a pretty clear cut remake sans setting move, gender flip, and ethnicity switch. But Peyton Elizabeth Lee is perfection in the title role. (Andi Mack deserved more attention!)
Elsewhere, the Legends of Tomorrow turn 100 with some old friends(!), Wu-Tang goes for domination, Dopesick seeks a whistleblower, The Goldbergs meet Elvira, Discovery Channel distills Moonshiners, The Wonder Years go camping, computers take over the Fire station, and Dead prehistoric women have Secrets.
Elsewhere, the Legends of Tomorrow turn 100 with some old friends(!), Wu-Tang goes for domination, Dopesick seeks a whistleblower, The Goldbergs meet Elvira, Discovery Channel distills Moonshiners, The Wonder Years go camping, computers take over the Fire station, and Dead prehistoric women have Secrets.
(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)
STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME
Behind the Monsters (Shudder, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A docuseries about the backstories to horror movie icons.
⭐ Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Lahela accepts an invitation to a poetry reading from a young college-bound hospital volunteer when her potential future with Walter is questioned; Benny teaches Clara to "talk story" to become Chief of Staff.
Dopesick (Hulu, midnight): With OxyContin abuse spreading across the country, Bridget brings the fight to Purdue while Rick and Randy seek to find a whistleblower within Purdue to tie their case together.
🎥 Hypnotic (Netflix, 3 a.m.): A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotherapist. But after a handful of intense sessions, she discovers unexpected and deadly consequences.
💲 Jeopardy! (Syndicated, check local listings): Let's see if this Nancy winner has any legs to start a streak.
🍽️ Occasional Cooks (What's On Tonight & Pop Culture, 7 p.m.): What have you been making in your kitchen lately? Want some inspiration? Check out our weekly food thread!
Teen Titans Go! (Cartoon Network, 7 p.m.): "A magic hat brings the Titans' pumpkinman to life, but they have to figure out how to keep Pepo from rotting."✔️
Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu, midnight): SEASON FINALE. The Clan makes big moves for Wu domination.
INTERNATIONAL, DOCUSERIES & SPORTSBALL NOTICES:
BRIEFLY: Brave Mission: Rewild the Planet (YouTube, 9 a.m., special); Instant Influencer with James Charles (YouTube, 3 p.m., season premiere); 💲 People Puzzler (GSN, 6 p.m.); Random Acts (BYUtv, 7 p.m.); Red Table Talk (Facebook, noon)
2021 World Series, Game 2 (Fox, 7:30 p.m.): Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros
An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts (Netflix, 3 a.m., season 1): Italy
Disney Insider (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Harmonies of Harmonious, Tiana's Cuisine, Galaxy's Edge
Haroun (Netflix, 3 a.m.): French comedian Haroun stand-up
Marvel Studios Assembled (Disney+, 3 a.m.): What If...?
🎥 Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight 2 (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Poland
Sintonia (Netflix, 3 a.m., season 2): Poland
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🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL
Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m.): Hammer's worlds collide when her mother becomes her patient. Scott's history with the father of a patient interferes with his perception of a case. So, lots of conflicts of interest, which is pretty avoidable if people stop taking some things so personally.
The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): Adam finds himself disenchanted with Halloween. But in more important plot developments, Barry and Joanne meet Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Legends of Tomorrow (The CW, 8 p.m.): 100! Gideon becomes overwhelmed by her new human choices, sending her into a catatonic state. She should be BFFs with the TARDIS. Astra and Spooner combine their powers to enter Gideon's mindscape and discover that a virus is trying to erase all of Gideon's memories. This episode is directed by Caity Lotz, her third time in the chair.✔️
Nature (PBS, 8 p.m.): "Cameraman Jacob Steinberg captures the struggles, failures and triumphs of an osprey family over the course of five years."
The Wonder Years (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): When Coach Long and Bill take the boys on a camping trip as part of their newly formed scout troop, their starkly different approaches to the outdoors show Dean that his father isn't good at everything.
BRIEFLY: The Challenge (MTV); Moonshiners (Discovery Channel, season premiere); Protect or Neglect (Bounce, special); Survivor (CBS); The Wizard of Paws (BYUtv, season premiere)
🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL
Batwoman (The CW, 9 p.m.): An unfortunate incident in downtown Gotham alerts Batwoman and the Bat team that another missing trophy has made its way into the wrong hands.
Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m.): A major security breach in the city's computer networks causes a rise of the machines that takes over the fire station.
The Conners (ABC, 9 p.m.): Halloween episode! Dan and Louise to cancel their honeymoon because of a leaky roof, so Becky surprises them with a virtual adventure around the world.
Home Economics (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): The Hayworths debate which neighborhood is the best for a spooky Halloween. Conner shares the holiday with his ex-wife, Emily.✔️
Nova (PBS, 9 p.m.): The Hubble Space Telescope and a heat-resistant solar probe reveal new clues about the sun's 5-billion-year history. YES.
Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): "Preston challenges Danni to dig deeper into her emotions when he questions her about her past."
Stop the Vote: The Big Lie's Assault on Democracy (CNN Special Report) (CNN, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. Dana Bash travels to some of the states that have passed election laws this year, talking to voters, legislators, and others to explore how these new laws might impact voters and the outcomes of future elections.
NOTICES:
If We Built It Today (Science): Statue of LibertyBRIEFLY: The Bradshaw Bunch/Clash of the Cover Bands (E!); Dr. Mercy (TLC, season finale); Moonshiners: Master Distiller (Discovery Channel, season premiere); Tough as Nails (CBS); Wheeler Dealers (Motor Trend, season premiere)
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🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL
Chicago P.D. (NBC, 10 p.m.): Ruzek reunites with an old colleague to take down a crime ring, but when things don't add up, Voight and Burgess do some investigating of their own.
CSI: Vegas (CBS, 10 p.m.): The CSI team investigates when a body is dug up in the luau pit of a Hawaiian-themed hotel. But will there be a crossover with Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Hawai'i, or Magnum P.I.?
A Million Little Things (ABC, 10 p.m.): Gary's attempt to make things right for Sophie comes with unexpected repercussions. Eddie realizes Nicole needs help in her own ways. Katherine discovers something new about herself.
Secrets of the Dead (PBS, 10 p.m.): "Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women."
The Sinner (USA, 10 p.m.): Ambrose heads to the mainland to learn more about Percy's past and uncovers dark family secrets. So many secrets in this world.✔️
Twenties (BET, 10 p.m.): Hattie gets a new job, and Nia achieves new viral fame. At Marie and Chuck's engagement party, Chuck reunites with an old friend and Marie tries to fake it until she makes it.
NOTICES:
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Tayshia Adams, Austen Kroll
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NOTICES:
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): Diego Boneta
Gutfeld! (Fox News, 11 p.m.): To be announced
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Dan Levy, Rüfüs Du Sol
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Jeffrey Wright, Edgar Wright, Glass Animals
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Beanie Feldstein, Norman Lear, Lady A
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Beanie Feldstein, Norman Lear, Lady A
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Nick Kroll, Ava DuVernay, Walker Hayes
BRIEFLY: Married at First Sight: Unfiltered (Lifetime, 11 p.m.)
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Happy watching, everyone!
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