What's On Tonight (Monday): Well, isn't this Surreal

 

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Tonight's Top Pick, with some reluctance, is the debut of The Surreal Life's reboot. Mondays are such a dead zone. I have been trying to shine the spotlight on every regularly-airing program, so barring a memory lapse, it's Bob Hearts Abishola's turn next week.

While we wait for the unbridled excitement of Bob Hearts Abishola day, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, Oct. 24. All times are EST.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Wynonna Judd performs throughout the broadcast. Also, SUV safety, NBC News correspondent and newlywed Savannah Sellers and Vin Baker, assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. Finally, authors Jeff Pearlman (The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson), Dr. Delatorro McNeal II (Shift Into a Higher Gear: Better Your Best and Live Life to the Fullest) and Arianna Davis (What Would Frida Do?).

Live with Kelly and Ryan, times and stations vary. Live's "Countdown to Halloween Week" begins with John David Washington (The Piano Lesson on Broadway) and no-carve pumpkin ideas shared by TikToker Shannon Doherty (not the 90210 actress).

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Lena Dunham (promoting her upcoming Polly Pocket movie?), Fortune Feimster (the stand up comedy special Good Fortune) and "Travel Mom" Emily Kaufman.

Dr. Phil, times and stations vary. "Sextortion: It Could Be Happening to Your Child." Boy, I'll bet the Travel Mom has never had to deal with this.

Sherri, times and stations vary. Dionne Warwick ("Smile," plus "her title as the reigning Queen of Twitter").

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Not a great movie by any stretch, but this montage and Dionne's vocals have grown on me.

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (If necessary.)

MLB Baseball, 4 p.m., TBS. Houston Astros at New York Yankees, Game V of ALCS.

PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES

The Haunted Mansion, 7 p.m., Freeform.

Aquaman, 7 p.m., TNT.

Scream 4, 7:06 p.m., StarzEncore.

My Boss' Daughter, 7:30 p.m., HBO Signature.

X-Men: First Class, 7:30 p.m., Syfy.

8 P.M.

The Neighborhood, CBS. "Welcome to the Hot Prospect." "When Calvin stumbles upon a big business opportunity, he must convince Malcolm to help him so he can seal the deal. Gemma is forced to confront a secret from her beauty pageant past when a friend from her hometown arrives."

Bob Hearts Abishola, CBS. "Two Rusty Tractors." "Abishola is thrilled when Bob gets back to work and goes on an impromptu road trip with Goodwin."

9-1-1, FOX. 62 mins. "Tomorrow." "Hen fears for Karen's life when an explosion rocks her science lab on the day she brings Denny to work with her."

All American, The CW. "Feeling Myself." "When Spencer joins Olivia in her quest to get former players to talk about Coach Garrett, things start to become real for them. Layla agrees to attend a red carpet with Patience. Spencer comes up with a solution to make Grace feel special."

Bachelor in Paradise, ABC. 120 mins. "As Lace's surprise visit continues, Rodney confesses to having found a better match. Logan is torn between several women. A lovestruck Johnny escapes all temptation. Jesse shares some unexpected news which causes some of the women to spiral."

The Voice, NBC. 120 mins. "The Battles, Part IV." "The battle rounds continue as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jimmie Allen, Sean Paul, Charlie Puth and Jazmine Sullivan to prepare their artists to go head-to-head in hopes of advancing. Each coach has one steal and one save."

NFL Football, ESPN/ESPN2. LIVE, 210 mins. Chicago Bears at New England Patriots.

Dancing with the Stars, Disney+. LIVE, 120 mins. Michael Bublé Night includes the 10 remaining couples dancing to songs he's recorded. Gabby Windey & Val Chmerkovskiy rhumbaing to "Home," Trevor Donovan & Emma Slater foxtrotting to "Come Fly With Me" and Heidi D'Amelio & Artem Chigvintsev sambaing to "It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)" are among the planned performances.

WWE Monday Night RAW, USA. LIVE, 180 mins.

Antiques Roadshow, PBS. "Vintage Grand Rapids, Hour 2." "A gold watch fob chain, a Glier violin and Pfretzschner bow circa 1880 and an Ellis-Stickley music cabinet."

Movie Night!

The Waterboy, FX. Encore at 10 p.m.

The Holiday, Lifetime.

Top Gun, Paramount.

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, TCM.

Crisis, The Movie Channel.

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9 P.M.

The Surreal Life, VH1. 120 mins. "Welcome to The Surreal Life" and "A Surreal Life Family BBQ." This season's eight famous or "famous" residents are August Alsina, CJ Perry, Dennis Rodman, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Manny MUA, Stormy Daniels and Tamar Braxton.

The Vow, HBO. 61 mins. "Rapport." "Nancy Salzman looks back at her professional and personal relationship with Keith Raniere and defends her intentions with the company to help people achieve lasting, personal growth. The first witnesses are called to the stand."

NCIS, CBS. "The Good Fighter." "When an NCIS agent turns up dead and Kasie goes unaccounted for, the team must work quickly to find the killer."

The Cleaning Lady, 9:02 p.m., FOX. "Paradise Lost." "An unexpected trio emerges in the mission to take down Cortés. Arman and Nadia's relationship hits a breaking point. Fiona attempts to keep her family safe. Chris continues to grieve."

All American: Homecoming, The CW. "Me, Myself & I." "Simone shows a different side of herself as she reclaims her power on and off the court. Damon's determination to ignore his unresolved relationship with Jessie leads to conflict and an uncertainty within the team."

Movie Night!

Maleficent, Freeform.

The Hills Have Eyes, StarzEncore. 2006 remake.

Clueless, MTV2.

The One, 9:43 p.m., Cinemax.

Alice, Sweet Alice, 9:45 p.m., TCM.

10 P.M.

Quantum Leap, NBC. "What a Disaster!" "Ben and Addison find themselves in San Francisco during the historic 1989 earthquake. As the city continues to crumble with aftershocks, Ben must try to mend a family in chaos. Jenn and Ian search for clues to an unsettling mystery."

NCIS: Hawai'i, CBS. "Changing Tides." "When a Marine corporal dies in a tide pool after being exposed to fentanyl, the NCIS team must quickly find the source of the drugs. Alex talks to his parents about taking a gap year. Ernie reveals personal news to Lucy."

The Good Doctor, ABC. "Shrapnel." "The team operates on a military reenactor whose attempt at authenticity has created an explosive predicament. Dr. Jordan Allen and Dr. Daniel Perez are in a race against time as they search for a severed foot."

Avenue 5, HBO. 31 mins. "Is It a Good Dot?" "After crossing paths with an unclassified research station, the crew discover that their new friends may not be what they say they are."

Million Dollar Wheels, TNT. Series premiere. "Welcome to the Game." "A-list dealers stake their claim to the world's most expensive clientele."

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Irv Kupcinet, Sandy Duncan and Steve Mittleman are the guests on this Oct. 14, 1988 episode.

Movie Night!

Pleasure, Showtime.

The Mauritanian, The Movie Channel.

Happy Gilmore, TruTV.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 10:28 p.m., Starz.

Zombieland, 10:30 p.m., Syfy.

LATE NIGHT TALK! (Seth Meyers has the week off.)

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, 11 p.m., Comedy.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Taylor Swift and Megan Trainor.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Josh Gad, Pamela Adlon and Ariel Elias.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Ina Garten.

The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Billie Lourd, Tyler James Williams and Andrea Jin.

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LATE NIGHT PICK!

Rain Man, 2:36 a.m., Cinemax.

Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites