Wednesday, October 21, 2026

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Without Cupertino, there'd be no Top Pick

 

Courtesy CBS.

Sorry, that was a lame headline. Anyway, it's Cupertino's turn to be the Top Pick. I'm just working my way through the scripted network series ...


Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Oct. 22. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Swipe Right on the Devil, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "When 24-year-old Sydney Loofe disappears after a Tinder date, what begins as a missing-person case quickly spirals into a haunting mystery. As investigators race to uncover her whereabouts, they are drawn into an astounding world of manipulation, witchcraft, mind control and black magic. Each new lead uncovers disturbing revelations, exposing behavior that shocks even seasoned FBI agents. With every answer raising new questions, Sydney's story becomes a cautionary tale about trust, vulnerability and the hidden dangers that can lurk behind seemingly ordinary encounters, culminating in a chilling case that remains as perplexing as it is unforgettable." Three episodes available.

Nobody Wants This, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Third season premiere. No description available. Ten episodes available.

Time, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. Third season premiere. "New chaplain Marie-Louise (Siobhan Finneran) arrives at HMYOI Alderwick and clashes with veteran officer Bailey (David Tennant). Meanwhile, young offenders struggle through the first weeks of their incarceration." New episodes weekly through Thursday, Nov. 5.

Cooper and Fry, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. First season finale. "The final investigation brings long-awaited answers as Cooper and Fry face their greatest challenge yet."

The Graham Norton Show, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. Quentin Tarantino, Colin Farrell, Gemma Chan, Ellen DeGeneres and Suede. Also airing at 11 p.m. on BBC America.

The Kardashians, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "She Has a Vision." "While Khloé reflects on her patterns in relationships, Kourtney supports her stepkids through big events in their lives, Kim manifests her dream man while starring in a new film, and Kendall reaches a major life goal: buying her dream home."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Segments include a doctor's personal journey with cancer, plus Steals & Deals with Jill Martin. Later, financial conversations families should have at any age, plus Téa Leoni and Tim Daly (Newlyweds), Stephen Graham (Nocturne), Rachel Bilson (Scrubs), and Today Food. After, social dilemmas, Sherri Shepard (Aladdin on Broadway), creative Halloween costumes, and weekend getaways.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Ice-T (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Collin Gosselin (In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood).

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths, and stations vary. BJ Novak (The Little Book With No Pictures) and in the second half, Ali G (Ali G: Who Iz I?).


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers.
College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2. East Carolina Pirates vs. Memphis Tigers.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders.


PRIMETIME AND AFTER
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, 8 p.m., CBS. "A Germ Factory and a Good Mother." "Georgie and Mandy have a hard time coping with CeeCee starting preschool. Meanwhile, Jim struggles to boost Audrey's spirits."

Eternally Yours, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "The Mistake." "The coven throws an initiation party for a new vampire and invites prominent members of their community, including Aldrict (Jeff Hiller), a troublemaker who has history with Liz. Also, Jesse's vampire origin story is revealed."

Elsbeth, 9 p.m., CBS. "Consciously Unsistered." "When a former pop star is murdered, Elsbeth probes the bitter sibling rivalry between the victim and her lifestyle mogul sister (Jemima Kirke). Meanwhile, Elsbeth's mother Lydia (Christine Ebersole) comes to visit."

Cupertino, 10 p.m., CBS. "Juno." "As part of the deal to fund the firm, Natalia asks Michael and Olivia to take over a case to represent a distraught mother who believes a companion chatbot is responsible for her son's patricide. Also, in an attempt to throw Michael off his game the chatbot company brings in his ex-girlfriend, Nichole (Renee Elise Goldsberry), as opposing counsel." Fisher Stevens also guest stars.

9-1-1, 8 p.m., ABC. "Fire in the Hole." "As lava takes over Los Angeles, the 118 works to evacuate scared and trapped citizens. Meanwhile, Athena runs into a familiar face as she searches for a way out of a collapsed tunnel, and Maddie is forced to make an impossible decision."

9-1-1: Nashville, 9 p.m., ABC. "Boys and Boils." "The 113 investigates cries in an apartment's walls and deadly beauty products. Meanwhile, Nashville's newest criminal threatens more plagues and surprises Cammie with a direct call. Don clashes with Ryan, and Blythe firmly maintains the bed divorce."

Grey's Anatomy, 10 p.m., ABC. "Slippin' and Slidin'." "As Bailey adjusts to student life, she and Blue respond to a fraternity hazing mishap. Meredith juggles Boston and Seattle as she advocates for a young patient, and Amelia and Toni support Jo."

The Traitors: New Blood, 8 p.m., NBC. "It's Like Fighting Two Pigs Under a Blanket." "The great fruit debate rages on as wild accusations tear through the castle and paranoia is at a fever pitch. New suspicions are aired, and an explosive mission gives one player the chance to win a game-changing power."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 9 p.m., NBC. "Anonymity." "As SVU races to dismantle a dark web network exploiting young children, a conflict with federal investigators threatens the case. Bruno's determination to protect the victims pushes him to a breaking point."

Law & Order, 10 p.m., NBC. "Bad News." "When a prominent newspaper editor is murdered, Shaw and Calvino uncover a web of newsroom secrets that obstructs their investigation. Price must weigh the public's right to know against a journalist's duty to protect a source."

Hell's Kitchen, 8 p.m., FOX. "The Meat of the Matter." "Tensions begin to rise on both the red and blue teams as personal relationships start to fracture. After a high-speed Protein Relay challenge, one team revels in victory while the other pays the price, and a shaky dinner service costs one chef their spot in the competition."

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, 9 p.m., FOX. "Grit." "On day five, the recruits must work together and repel down a twenty-two-story building for an enemy extraction mission. Then, the recruits navigate the treacherous terrain of the Malaysian jungle to clear out an abandoned camp."

Scrabble, 8 p.m., The CW. "Luck of the Bonus Square." No description available.

Trivial Pursuit, 9 p.m., The CW. "The Honeymooner." No description available.

The This Old House Hour, 8 p.m., PBS. "Essex County Colonial; Making Connections" and "Sticking Front Door; Insulation." "Jenn takes in the cherry trees. Richard reviews rough plumbing. Zack shows how the roof is flashed." Later, "Comparing home insulation options. Fixing a sticking front door. The evolution of thermostats."

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears.

NBA Basketball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.

NHL Hockey, 10:30 p.m., Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Utah Mammoth vs. Seattle Kraken.

American Horror Story, 9 p.m., FX. Eighty-eight minutes. "Madison's Happy Ending" and "Sisters in Arms." "When a charming stranger draws close to the Coven, Madison discovers an unexpected side to him." Later, "Fiona confronts a family secret, while the Coven prepares for a foe worse than any they've faced." Two episodes airing. Season finale next week.

War, 9 p.m., HBO. Fifty-five minutes. "Sing." No description available. Reruns at 9:55 p.m. and 11:35 p.m., bookending a rerun of The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story.

The Real Housewives of Orange County, 8 p.m., Bravo. "Mad Money." "Heather and Shannon reunite and instantly find themselves at odds over loyalty and betrayal. Heather also introduces a friend of hers to the group only to find out a shocking truth behind who she really is." Encore at 10:30 p.m.

Watch What Happens with Andy Cohen, 9 p.m., Bravo. Jennifer Pedranti and Heather McMahan. Followed by a Still Flipping Out rerun.

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Ronny Chieng interviews Jimmy O. Yang.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Kristen Bell and Joe Manganiello.

Late Night with Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Helen Mirren and John Turturro.

Movie Night!
Old School, 9 p.m., MTV. 2003 movie.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
From Dusk Till Dawn, 12 a.m., BBC America. 1996 movie.


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

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