The long-running medical drama on ABC begins its 19th season, and CBS airs a reality series inspired by the 1976 TV show.
Between network, cable and streaming, the modern television landscape is a vast one. Here are some of the shows, specials and movies coming to TV this week, Oct. 3 — 9. Details and times are subject to change.
Monday
MYSTERIES DECODED PRESENTS: SPIRIT SQUAD 9 p.m. on The CW. The team that includes a paranormal investigator and a psychic medium head to California to explore the Leonis Adobe residence, built in the 1840s. The house was owned by Miguel Leonis, an early settler in the San Fernando Valley who dubbed himself “The King of Calabasas.” Because it is one of the oldest standing residences in the Los Angeles area, the spirit squad is checking to see if any ghosts might exist there.
THE GOOD DOCTOR 10 p.m. on ABC. Season 6 is starting moments after the last season dropped off — with a wedding interrupted by a traumatic crime. Shaun (Freddie Highmore) and Lea (Paige Spara) navigate their relationship as newlyweds and check on Dr. Lim (Christina Chang) and Nurse Villanueva (Elfina Luk), who survived a stabbing by Villaneuva’s ex-boyfriend and are (hopefully) starting their recovery process.
Tuesday
HOCUS POCUS (1993) 9 p.m. on Freeform. Once the leaves start to change, the air brings a chill and every grocery store stocks pumpkin-spice products, it’s time to get in the Halloween spirit. What better way than with the witchy Sanderson sisters? Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy star as the sister witches who are resurrected on Halloween night. This will also catch you up for the long-awaited sequel, now on Disney+.
Wednesday
THE REAL LOVE BOAT 9 p.m. on CBS. Inspired by the 1970s scripted show, this reality series is “The Bachelor” meets “Below Deck.” Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell host 12 singles (including the boat’s own captain, bartender and cruise director) who mingle as they travel around the Mediterranean. To stay on the boat, couples need to keep pairing up as new contestants come aboard throughout the trip.
ICONS UNEARTHED: THE SIMPSONS 10 p.m. on VICE. Last season, this documentary series dove deep into all things “Star Wars.” Now, they are back examining the history behind “The Simpsons,” one of the longest-running prime-time comedies. Throughout six-episodes some of the writers, animators and executives share details from the show and reflect on its 34 years on air.
Thursday
STATION 19 8 p.m. on ABC. This “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff follows a Seattle firehouse whose workplace conflicts often seep into firefighters’ personal dramas. Season 6 starts off as the Station 19 crew deals with the fallout of a tornado in the city, and Travis Montgomery (Jay Hayden) continues his mayoral campaign.
WALKER 8 p.m. on The CW. This series, a reimagined version of the 1990s “Walker, Texas Ranger,” is starting its third season. Jared Padalecki plays Cordell Walker, a father and widower, who returns to Austin after being undercover. In the first episode of this season, Cordell goes missing, and the other rangers step in to try to find him. “Walker: Independence,” a prequel of this show set in the 1800s, is premiering right after this at 9 p.m.
GREY’S ANATOMY 9 p.m. on ABC. As this longstanding medical drama begins its 19th season, Ellen Pompeo, who plays the namesake lead, Meredith Grey, is only going to be in eight of the 22 episodes to star in Hulu’s upcoming limited series “Orphan.” Back at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, the focus will be on a new intern class as well as other recurring surgeons, including Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington), Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.).
Friday
THE LINCOLN PROJECT 8 p.m. on Showtime. During the Trump Administration, this G.O.P. super PAC quickly grew in prominence and popularity, bringing in $87 million in donations from their catchy anti-Trump videos. Though they seemed successful from the outside, behind the scenes things were unraveling. The four founders — Steve Schmidt, John Weaver, Reed Galen and Rick Wilson — had created a financial agreement to pay themselves millions of dollars in management fees. Additionally, Weaver was accused of sexual harassment. Documentary cameras capture the rise and fall of the group.
Saturday
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951) 8 p.m. on TCM. Klaatu (Michael Rennie), a humanoid alien, and his robot Gort (Lock Martin) hop off a spaceship that has landed in Washington, D.C., with one goal: to stop Cold War-era nuclear proliferation and restore peace on Earth. The premise is based on “Farewell to the Master,” a short story by Harry Bates. In 2008, Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly stared in a remake of the film.
Sunday
SECRETS OF THE DEAD: ARCHAEOLOGY AT ALTHORP 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). This series, beginning its 20th season, uses modern forensic technology to dig deeper (literally) into historical sites. This episode focuses on Althrop, Princess Diana’s family estate where her brother Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, still lives. The site is rumored to be on top of a lost Anglo Saxon village.
STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY 9 p.m. on CNN. The actor is back in Italy doing what he does best: seeing the sights, learning the history and, most importantly, trying the food. This season he is eating his way through Puglia, Sardinia, Liguria and Calabria. The show recently won an Emmy for outstanding hosted nonfiction series.
Source: Television - nytimes.com
