What's On Tonight (Thursday): The Daily Show

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the premiere of Alaska Daily, Hilary Swank's new drama. Who knows, this could do really well with Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy as lead-ins. Then again, Rebel had the same chance.

Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Oct. 6. All times are EST.

STREAMING

A Friend of the Family, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. "Based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan (Hendrix Yancey, later Mckenna Grace) was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend" (Jake Lacy). The Brobergs (Anna Paquin and Colin Hanks) - devoted to their faith, family, and community - were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them. Three episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, Nov. 17.

Monster High, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+/7 p.m., Nickelodeon. Premiere. "A live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Harris), who was born half human and half werewolf, (arrives) at her new school, Monster High. She quickly makes friends with her classmates Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot) and Draculaura (Nayah Damasen). When a devious plan to destroy Monster High threatens to reveal her real identity, Clawdeen must learn to embrace her true monster heart and find a way to save the day alongside her new friends."

Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Third season premiere. Three episodes available.

Wahl Street, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Second season premiere.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, 3:01 a.m., Disney+. Penultimate episode, season finale next week.

The Good Fight, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.

Star Trek: Lower Decks, 3:01 a.m., "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption." "A wayward Starfleet ensign struggles to find a path to redemption."

Pantheon, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. Penultimate episode, season finale next week.

Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-head, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde (Lindeville) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Broadway's Topdog/Underdog).

Live with Kelly and Ryan, times and stations vary. Jenna Dewan (Let's Get Physical) and David Boreanaz (SEAL Team).

The Drew Barrymore Show, times and stations vary. Queen Latifah (The Equalizer), a "Rossipe" from Ross Matthews and John Kanell (Preppy Kitchen: Recipies for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures), who cooks with Drew.

Sherri, times and stations vary. Zachary Levi (Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others) and stylist Susan Moses, showing "the hottest fall fashion essentials for curvy girls."

Dr. Phil, times and stations vary. "Workplace Bullying: Is It Happening to You?"

via Tenor

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (All are LIVE.)

PGA Tour Golf, 5 p.m., Golf. 180 mins. The first round of the Shriners Children's Open, from Las Vegas.

NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. 150 mins. Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets.

PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES (It's Paul Walker Night, apparently!)

Joy Ride, 7 p.m., MTV2.

The Wrestler, 7:10 p.m., MoreMax.

Underwater, 7:30 p.m., FXM. Encore at 9:25 p.m.

Captain America: The First Avenger, 7:30 p.m., FX.

The Fast and the Furious, 7:32 p.m., USA.

via Gfycat; Coming eventually to Thoughts On.

8 P.M.

Station 19, ABC. Sixth season premiere. "Twist and Shout." "The Station 19 crew jumps into action as a violent tornado rips through Seattle. Amidst the chaos, the team makes a shocking discovery buried under a tree. Travis' first responder instincts kick into high gear at a political event."

Walker, The CW. Third season premiere. "World on a String." "It's graduation day and the Walker family is hopeful about the future, until Cordell goes missing. The rangers have all hands on deck to bring Cordell home safely, but Stella has ideas of her own on how she can help."

Young Sheldon, CBS. 31 mins. "Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific." "Sheldon and Missy try to help the family's finances. Mary struggles to find her footing without the church."

Ghosts, 8:31 p.m., CBS. "Alberta's Podcast." "Sam decides to host a podcast exploring the mystery surrounding Alberta's death. Hetty develops an unusual relationship with a broken washing machine."

Law & Order, NBC. "Vicious Cycle." "When a fashion designer is killed on the night of his boutique opening, Cosgrove and Shaw must track down a suspect with very little evidence and no witnesses. Maroun is shocked to find her own name on the defense's witness list."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. 62 mins. "Just Wingin' It." "Each contestant is challenged to make their best chicken wings. The teams take on their first dinner service of the season."

This Old House, PBS. "Atlanta: Unsafe Structure." "Unsafe structures are uncovered and demolished. Building a lending library. Saving an oak tree."

High School Football, ESPNU. LIVE, 180 mins. Zachary (LA) at Woodlawn (LA), from Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The Walls Are Watching, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "A young couple's dream home becomes a living nightmare when the former owner returns with a vengeance."

Movie Night!

Coming to America, Cinemax.

Best in Show, Showcase.

Midsommar, Showtime.

Major League, Paramount.

Ida Red, The Movie Channel.

9 P.M.

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. 61 mins, 19th season premiere. "Everything Has Changed." "Meredith, still functioning as the interim chief, sees Nick for the first time since she rejected his offer to move to Minnesota. Bailey tells Richard she is not ready to return to work. Levi works up the courage to break disappointing news to Jo."

Walker Independence, The CW. Series premiere. "Pilot." "In the late 1800s, Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian, embarks on a journey out west with her husband Liam."

So Help Me Todd, 9:01 p.m., CBS. "Co-pilot." "Margaret and Todd work two seemingly unrelated cases, only to discover a key piece of information in the details of Todd's humorously boring civil case could help Margaret's high-profile client."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Mirror Effect." "Benson tries to help a pop star in a volatile relationship. Rollins struggles with taking the stress of work home with her. Fin teaches a rookie a lesson in respecting fellow officers."

Welcome to Flatch, 9:02 p.m., FOX. "Blackout." "A major heatwave passes through Flatch and gender-reveal cakes, lizards and chickens are melting when the town has a blackout. Everyone must band together to stay cool, but wild antics and chaos erupt."

Call Me Kat, 9:30 p.m., FOX. "Call Me Skeeter Juice." "It's time for Sheila to renew her driver's license, but she refuses to go take the test. Phil urges the group to try his mama's moonshine despite their skepticism. Max finally sells a song to be used in a national commercial."

Movie Night!

Monster Hunter, StarzEncore.

In the Heights, HBO.

The Aviator, MoreMax.

The Cabin in the Woods, MTV2.

A Mighty Wind, 9:35 p.m., Showcase.

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10 P.M.

Alaska Daily, 10:01 p.m., ABC. Series premiere. "After a fall from grace, fiercely talented and award-winning investigative journalist Eileen Fitzgerald leaves her high-profile New York life behind to join a daily metro newspaper in Anchorage."

CSI: Vegas, CBS. "The Painted Man." "The CSIs investigate when a creepy mannequin prop inside a popular haunted house turns out to be a real dead body. Catherine enlists the help of Folsom to search for her friend who disappeared."

Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. "Catch Me if You Can." "Stabler, Bell and the task force scramble to track down a murderer before he takes desperate action. Jamie blames himself when a mistake leads to further tragedy. Jet makes a crucial discovery that could save a child's life."

NBA Basketball, ESPN. LIVE, 150 mins. Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers, from Las Vegas.

Formula 1 Racing, 10:55 p.m., ESPN News. LIVE, 65 mins. "From Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Mie, Japan."

Little Demon, FXX. 32 mins. "Domestic Distrubance VIII." "Laura and Chrissy's disagreement over a dirty dish spirals into an all-out mother-daughter war."

Atlanta, FX. 41 mins. "Work Ethic!" "One time I was gonna be an extra on this TV show but then they started asking me about Social Security numbers and taxes and being up there at 5am. I know y'all ain't doing that with Taraji."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Sam Smith and Iman.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Richard Pryor and Sean Penn are the guests on this Oct. 9, 1986 episode.

Movie Night!

Animal Kingdom, The Movie Channel.

The Jane Austen Book Club, The Movie Channel Xtreme.

East of Eden, 10:15 p.m., TCM.

Kong: Skull Island, 10:45 p.m., TNT.

Little Miss Sunshine, 10:50 p.m., HBO2.

LATE NIGHT TALK!

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

Hell of a Week With Charlamagne tha God, 11:30 p.m., Comedy Central.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Jack Harlow guest co-hosts on a night with Dwayne Wade and a performance by Quavo & Takeoff.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Mookie Betts and Flo.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Cate Blanchett, Domhnall Gleeson and "First Drafts With Evie Colbert."

The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Jimmy Smits, Zach Woods and Greg Stone.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Hasan Minhaj and Tony Hale.

via Tenor

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Once Upon a Time in America, 1:30 a.m., Showtime.

Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites.