Wednesday, October 29, 2025

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Grim Grinning Ghosts

 

Courtesy CBS.

Tonight's Top Pick is the Halloween episode of Ghosts, airing on CBS. It's the show's 75th episode, or one less than what Abbott Elementary's aired to date and 63 less than what The Neighborhood's aired so far.


While I ward off evil through meticulous minutia, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Oct. 30. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Amsterdam Empire, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "When Jack(Jacob Derwig)'s affair is exposed, his wife Betty (Famke Janssen) becomes his worst enemy, plotting to destroy him and seize his beloved coffee shop empire, the Jackal." Seven episodes available.

Son of a Donkey, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Theo comes up with chaotic schemes to save his impounded car. Meanwhile, his dying dad Nathan will stop at nothing to find himself a new kidney." Six episodes available.

Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Rare videos and exclusive interviews reveal the genius, sacrifices and duality between the public and private lives of iconic singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel."

Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Aileen Wuornos killed seven men while working as a prostitute in Florida (1989-90), claiming self-defense against rape."

A Demon's Revenge, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Special presentation. "After the events in Belize, Peaches (Jhoné Lucas, continuing her work in the Paradies series) learns that every island in the Caribbean has its own demonic legends. She travels to Puerto Rico, where the past is now shaping her future, and this time, the evil curator is solely focused on revenge."

The Witcher, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Fourth season premiere. Eight episodes available.

Silent Witness, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Broken, Part II." "A forensic pathologist faces a chilling revelation during an atypical autopsy. The team grapples with unsettling findings, while genetic evidence leads them to seek unconventional help in their investigation."

The Light in the Hall, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV and AMC+. "Caryl faces a crisis, torn between truth and community. A new lead reignites her investigation into the 1995 bombing. Rhys reveals facts about the night of the bombing, while protests about the reservoir expansion deepen divides in the community and threaten to expose buried truths."

Carl Weber's The Family Business, 3:01 a.m., BET+. "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold." "LC's plan to take down Senator Pettway and the Dixie Mafia finally comes to fruition. The boomerang effect of that retaliation could land Vegas back in jail or worse. Paris begins to plot against Bobby."

Reasonable Doubt, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Ignorant Sh*t." "Secrets come to light. A shocking discovery puts Ozzie's parents in the hot seat."

The Kardashians, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "She Was Such a Hater." "Caitlyn is back to say goodbye to the family house, after Kris extends an olive branch. Kris meets Glenn Close on the set of Kim's new tv show and has an invitation for her. Kourtney works with Julia Fox. Meanwhile, a fishy feud is cooking with Khloé."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, set for Saturday, Jesse Eisenberg (Now You See Me: Now You Don't), and the Mature Beauty Awards with Adrianna Brach. Later, understanding your mammogram with Dr. Elisa Port, the Alice Walton School of Medicine, Jesse Eisenberg and costars Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith and Dominic Sessa, and more of the Mature Beauty Awards. After, Leanne Morgan co-hosts an hour with Relationship Court with Devyn Simone, Today Food, and Halloween eats with Katie Lee Biegel.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. "Queen of Rock & Soul Patti LaBelle is whipping up something tasty in the kitchen, plus a special announcement just for the Tam Fam! Then, in a daytime exclusive, self-made entrepreneur Kendra Scott talks about her fourth season as a guest shark on Shark Tank and shares the business advice she has for those looking for their big break."

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Roy Wood Jr. (The Man of Many Fathers), Oscar Nuñez, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Alex Edelman (The Paper), and Neil Giraldo & Pat Benatar (My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!).


Courtesy YouTube. Contestant Matt is Matt Williams, Neil & Pat's son-in-law.


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning.
Thursday Night Football, 7 p.m., Amazon. Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu. New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes.
Thursday Night College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Tulane Green Wave at UTSA Roadrunners.
College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2. Marshall at Coastal Carolina.


8 P.M.
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. "A Will and a Dead Man's Wife." "Georgie is not ready for his mother to start dating again. Jim and Audrey struggle to make their wills."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Halloween 5: The Mummy." "Sam and Jay's Halloween takes a spooky turn when they accidentally unleash a mummy ghost."

Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World, National Geographic. First season finale. Three hours. "The Colosseum and Its Beast Hunter," "Commodus: The Emperor Gladiator," and "Flamma and the Death of the Games." "Beast hunter Carpophorus rises in Rome's Colosseum, but at a brutal cost." Next, "Rome watches in horror as Commodus, mad with power, becomes a gladiator." Finally, "Gladiator Flamma rises from Syrian soldier to arena legend in Sicily." An encore follows.

9-1-1, ABC. "Reentry." "As Athena and Hen navigate their way back home, Athena will be forced to confront what it means to live without Bobby."

Law & Order, NBC. "Brotherly Love." "A respected restauranteur with a gambling problem is murdered, and Baxter and Price disagree on the best approach to a conviction. Riley's brother is released from prison."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "Hell's Chicken." "The chefs face their toughest critic yet when they are challenged to elevate a classic Southern specialty."

Police 24/7, The CW. "Too Many Coincidences For Me." "A traffic stop for improper use of center lane turns into a chase. A 911 call leads to officers helping a woman who stabbed herself. A speeding driver complains to officers of unusual health problems." A rerun follows.

The Real Housewives of Orange County, Bravo. Seventy-five minutes. "A Source of Discontent." "The ladies partake in several local activities in Amsterdam. Emily receives a distressing call from Shane. Heather finds comfort in visiting her parents' former home before spreading her father's ashes. Gina struggles with a scandalous rumor." Encore at 10:45 p.m.

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Asheville: Community Carpenters" and "Sustainable Grass, Driveway Lights." "Kevin visits a high school carpentry program that's helping the community. Meeting with an electrician in North Asheville. Tommy helps homeowner Paula turn an antique chest into a bathroom vanity." Later, "Jenn visits a Rhode Island sod farm to see what sustainable grass alternatives they've been experimenting with. Tom and Kevin discuss the most common types of nailhead and shank designs. Heath brightens up a dark driveway."

Movie Night!
The Shawshank Redemption, USA.


Courtesy YouTube.


9 & 10 P.M. (NBC has a Law & Order: Organized Crime rerun at 10.)
9-1-1: Nashville, 9 p.m., ABC. "Bad Case of the Blues." "Don and the 113 team respond to emergencies at a waterpark and a sorority house. The crew puts Blue's skills and knowledge to the test as he trains for his firefighter exam. Blythe digs into Blue's past."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 9 p.m., NBC. "Under the Influence." "The squad investigates an assault at a house party where no one can identify the assailant. When two suspects are detained for questioning, Rollins takes the chance to turn one against the other."

Matlock, 9 p.m., CBS. "Piece of My Heart." "As Olympia and the team take on a wrongful death case, Matty meets with a mysterious woman from Senior's past. Matty reflects on her relationship with her daughter."

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, 9 p.m., FOX. "Grit." "The recruits are split into teams and must sidestep along a 165-foot stretch of rope suspended above a canyon floor. The recruits must fight to get a ball over the opposition's goal line."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 9:15 p.m., Bravo. Chrishell Stause and Gina Kirschenheiter.

Elsbeth, 10 p.m., CBS. "Ick, a Bod." "Elsbeth must separate trick from treat in Sleepy Hollow when a rivalry reaches a ghoulish climax on Halloween night after a suburban housewife (Annaleigh Ashford) butts heads with a new neighbor. Capt. Wagner makes a frightening discovery about his daughter."

Grey's Anatomy, 10 p.m., ABC. "Goodbye Horses." "The interns juggle a bizarre trauma. A complex breast reconstruction forces Meredith into a tense partnership."

Movie Night!
Queen of the Damned, 10 p.m., BET.


LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Desi Lydic and Justine Lupe.
The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America. Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Bryan Cranston, Rachel Zegler, and Little Simz.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Jacob Elordi, Charlie Puth, and Allen Iverson.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Anthony Hopkins.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Morgan Freeman, Haley Lu Richardson, and C.Y.M.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Emma Stone and Florence Welch.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


Courtesy YouTube.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
War of the Worlds, 12:16 a.m., StarzEncore. 2005 movie.


Sources: The Futon Critic, TV Passport, individual show websites, TV Everday, IMDB, Google.

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