What's On Tonight (Thursday): Order! Order in this WOT post!

 

Via Tenor

Tonight's Top Pick is the 24th season premiere of Law & Order, marking the return of NBC's Thursday night lineup. In two more weeks, it's CBS-CBS-CBS' turn.

While I stubbornly insist that the L&O that's been on since February 2022 should count as its own new series, not part of the original, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Oct. 3. All times are EST.

STREAMING
Hold Your Breath, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Feature film premiere. "In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman (Sarah Paulson) is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family." Costarring Amiah Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, Alona Jane Robbins, and Ebon Moss-Bacharach.

House of Spoils, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Feature film premiere. "An ambitious chef (Ariana DeBose) opens a restaurant at a remote estate, but a haunting presence soon threatens to sabotage her at every turn." Costarring Barbie Ferreira, Arian Moayed, Marton Csokas, and Amara Karan.

'Salem's Lot, 3:01 a.m., Max. Feature film premiere. "When author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman) comes back to his childhood home in search for some inspiration for his next book, he discovers that people in his home town are mysteriously turning into blood-sucking vampires." Costarring Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, William Sadler, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, and John Benjamin Hickey as Father Callahan.

Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. "(An exploration) of the genre's evolution from its beginnings in the barrios of Puerto Rico to its current status as a cultural and commercial powerhouse in the global music industry. (Viewers will get) an immersive dive into the genre's vibrant origins and unstoppable momentum, showcasing its unparalleled impact on the world stage." Four episodes available.

Heartstopper, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Third season premiere. "Love," "Home," "Talk," "Journey," "Winter," "Body," "Together," and "Apart." "Charlie and Nick are ready to take things to the next level. As they get closer in every way, they face their relationship’s biggest challenge yet." Eight episodes available.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Second season finale.

The Tailor of Sin City, 3:01 a.m., AMC+/Sundance Now, and 10 p.m., Sundance. First season finale. "Crash Landing (on Purpose)." "AJ's empire comes crashing down as the FBI closes in, mob violence spirals out of control, and AJ's closest ally is murdered. After barely surviving an attempt on his life, AJ flees the state and claims to turn over a new leaf."

Reasonable Doubt, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Change the Game." "As the defense begins their case, Jax is forced to face a new normal with Lewis. Meanwhile, Lucy struggles to keep her ex-husband out of her life."

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Round Seven: Jekyll Island." "Detective Hudson and Chicken Man track the robbers to the Georgia coast, culminating in an explosive standoff. Vivian forges an unlikely alliance, securing her future." Season finale next week.

Frasier, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "The Dedication." "When Frasier discovers that Freddy has been seeing a therapist (Amy Sedaris), he tracks her down in an attempt to find out what the matter is."

The Chicken Sisters, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "True Blue." "Amanda and Mae begin to reconnect in spite of the competition. Amanda starts to feel the pull back to Frannie's and to Frank Jr."

Celebrations With Lacey Chabert, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "Sheri's Tea Party." "Sheri founded Happy Hats to bring joy back to sick children while they receive treatment. Lacey is ready to throw Sheri an elegant tea party to help show how Happy Hats make a difference to all those who receive them, and beyond."

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m./1 p.m., ABC. "Star Donaldson shares the latest Byrdie Breakthrough Beauty Awards, featuring products $50 or less," Sarah Paulson (Hold Your Breath), star Philadelphia Eagles quarterbakc Jalen Hurts, and Deals & Steals with Tory Johnson. Later, "Co-anchor DeMarco Morgan sits down with three civil rights activists to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer," plus Xavier “X” Jernigan (Spotify), and Courtney B. Vance (Grotesquerie).

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Yvette Nicole Brown guest co-hosts on a show with Nicholas Sparks (Counting Miracles).

Sherri, times and stations vary. Paul Reiser (The Problem With People), Raven-Symoné (Scrabble), and Sherri's Real Good Time Getaway.

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

MLB Baseball, 2 p.m., ABC. Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros. If necessary.

MLB Baseball, 4 p.m., ESPN. Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles. If necessary.

MLB Baseball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres. If necessary.

NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., Bally. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings.

8 P.M.

Law & Order, NBC. 24th season premiere. "Catch and Kill." "When a Brooklyn prosecutor is found slain in her apartment, Maroun takes drastic action to convince an eyewitness to come forward. Riley struggles to adjust to the new lieutenant in charge."

Scrabble, The CW. Series premiere. "Scrabble Fashionista." "A lettered bow-tie-wearing Scrabble enthusiast battles in the hopes of winning $10,000."

9-1-1, ABC. "When the Boeing Gets Tough ..." "Athena is tasked with safely delivering a prisoner to testify on a high-profile case. A light plane is hit by a swarm of bees and careens into a passenger plane."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "The Flame Game." "When the punishment pass is introduced to the chefs, the pressure is on to deliver. A fiery flambé challenge."

Big Brother, CBS. 2 hours, LIVE. "Following a live vote, a houseguest is evicted and interviewed. Remaining houseguests compete for power in the next head of household."

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Nashville: Moving Day" and "Cracked Drywall; Radiator Baseboard Cover." "A 1920s brick cottage is lifted off its foundation and moved to the backyard. The architect discusses the renovation challenges." Later, "Repairing cracked drywall. Installing radiator baseboards."

Women's College Volleyball, Big10. Oregon vs. Ohio State.

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. Tampa Bay Buccanneers vs. Atlanta Falcons.

MLB Baseball, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2. New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers. If necessary.

The Book Club Murders, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere, 2 hours. "Members of a book club start to receive threatening letters that reveal their darkest secrets. When the recipients of the letters start dying, Natalie Johnson frantically searches for the culprit to protect her daughter from becoming the next victim."

Movie Night!

Jurassic Park, TNT. 1993 movie.

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9 P.M.

Trivial Pursuit, The CW. Series premiere. "The Pursuit." "Contestants compete on a giant version of the iconic game board, battling it out over a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. 26th season premiere. "Fractured." "The SVU investigates a brutal attack on a group of law students. Benson hopes the discovery of a hidden camera will crack the case open. Carisi's best chance at conviction is catching the defendant in a lie."

Crime Scene Kitchen, FOX. "The One With the Friends." "Six sets of friends put their sleuthing skills to the test."

Doctor Odyssey, ABC. "Singles Week." "As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order."

Movie Night!

Mean Girls, MTV.

10 P.M. (CBS has an Elsbeth rerun.)

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "Take Me to Church." "Meredith and Catherine continue to disagree, and Meredith confides in Bailey for support. Richard, Winston and Lucas spend the day outside of the hospital. Blue deals with a relationship from his past. Levi meets the new hospital chaplain."

The Old Man, FX. "XII." "Chase, Harper and Zoe take refuge in Harper's house, only to receive tragic news." Three encores follow.

Found, NBC. Second season premiere. "Missing While Bait." "Gabi and her team at Mosely & Associates begin to spiral amid her shocking revelation. Lacey's childhood flashbacks begin to resurface, providing vital clues as Sir remains at large."

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Bravo. Emily Simpson and Michael Rapaport.

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

Movie Night!

Twelve Monkeys, BBC America.

Courtesy YouTube.

LATE NIGHT TALK

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Michael Kosta has JJ Johnson.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Chris Martin, Chase Stokes, and Sabrina Carpenter.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Chris Wallace, Yotam Ottolenghi, and Justin Hartley.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Saoirse Ronan, Adam Brody, and beabadoobee.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Nate Bargatze and Paul Reiser.

After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Matt Rogers, Brendan Scannell, and Greta Titelman.

Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Halloween III: Season of the Witch, 1:20 a.m., AMC.

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Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.