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Simone Biles Rising Part 2 premieres October 25 on Netflix. The new episodes follow along as Biles competes at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials and officially qualifies for the U.S. Olympic Team to her incredible performances in Paris, all the while sharing personal thoughts and moments of her incredible journey to become the most decorated gymnast in history. The episodes provide intimate access to Biles as she captures three gold medals and one silver medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The sixth and final season of What We Do in the Shadows premieres October 21 on FX. The series based on the feature film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, documents the nightly exploits of vampire roommates Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja and Colin Robinson as they navigate the modern world of Staten Island with the help of their human familiar, Guillermo, and their vampire bureaucrat acquaintance, The Guide.
The hulu exclusive Halloween special in celebration of the Family Guy 25th anniversary titled “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater” will premiere October 14. Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary. Special guest stars include Glen Powell as “Patrick McCloskey,” the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest; and Derek Jacobi as “Rupert,” Stewie’s beloved teddy bear.
Ali Wong: Single Lady premieres October 8 on Netflix. Ali Wong opens up about post-divorce life and the quest for love in her new original comedy special. The special was filmed at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2024.
Finding Mr. Christmas premieres October 31 on Hallmark+. Ten aspiring actors compete in a variety of entertaining challenges, with a Hallmark twist, to be crowned Hallmark’s next leading man and take home the title of “Mr. Christmas” in Hallmark’s first reality competition series. Hosted by Jonathan Bennett and starring lead judge Melissa Peterman, special guest judges will join this duo throughout the series and put these “hunky” men to the test to determine who has the most talent, heart, authenticity and charisma to be the next Hallmark superstar. At the finale, the winner will receive a special leading role in one of this year’s Countdown to Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel.
The previously announced Abbott Elementary crossover has been revealed. The ABC series will be crossing over with FX’s long running comedy It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The two are tonally very different so it will be interesting to see how they weave the two series together! Season four of Abbott Elementary premieres October 9. No date has been set for the crossover episode currently.
Fox is making a small change to its Tuesday lineup. Murder in a Small Town which was set to air at 9, will continue to air at 8. Season two of Accused will now follow at 9.
Matthew Gray Gubler is set to star in the upcoming CBS pilot Einstein. He will play the great grandson of Albert Einstein who helps police solve cases.
Hulu has picked up twenty new episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The series follows a group of Mormon mom influencers. It will return in 2025.
Disney Channel has canceled The Villains of Valley View after two seasons. The series was the last live action series on the network ahead of the premiere of the upcoming Wizard of Waverly Place followup series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
Docuseries Black Comedy in America premieres October 15 on Vice TV. The series explores the comedic pioneers of film, television, and the standup scene, along with the humble beginnings and meteoric rises of the most powerful voices to ever enter Black comedy. The premiere begins with a rare sit-down reunion with The Original Kings of Comedy: Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley. The series also delves into the cultural impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Best Man, Def Comedy Jam, the wave of memorable Black sitcoms from the 70s, and influential household names such as Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle. In addition, the show features a raw exploration of Jim Crow segregation with a nostalgic look at the foundations of the Chitlin’ Circuit, where Black comedy got its roots.
Additional performers and special guests have been announced for American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, airing October 6, on CBS. Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Sheila E. join the star-studded lineup of performers Including previously announced artists Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey and more. AJ McLean, Cedric The Entertainer, Kate Hudson, Lance Bass, Reba McEntire, Samuel L. Jackson and Smokey Robinson will make special appearances.
Nickelodeon is letting kids’ voices be heard this election season with the return of its Kids Pick the President “Kids’ Vote” poll and a brand-new special debuting October 28. Beginning today, kids can cast their vote for who they want to be the next president at kidspickthepresident.com. The results of the poll will be revealed during the half-hour special, hosted by Nate Burleson and his 14-year-old daughter, Mia Burleson. The Kids Pick the President “Kids’ Vote” is an informal non-scientific poll, meant for entertainment purposes only.
All thirteen episodes of The Pasta Queen premieres October 24 on Prime Video. The series features Nadia Caterina Munno, descendant of an Italian pasta dynasty, who has racked up millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. Each episode, audiences will travel through Italy with Nadia, then spend time in her chef’s kitchen as she shares essential ingredients from the Italian regions she visited, and makes authentic Italian dishes with love.
French limited series The Confidante premieres October 11 on Max. Inspired by true events, this psychological thriller follows Christelle “Chris” Blandin, a rock music-obsessed Parisian, who, after witnessing the harrowing November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks, quickly latches onto a community of survivors. Claiming that her best friend Vincent was one of dozens critically injured at the Bataclan Theatre, Chris becomes an indispensable resource for the group, working her way into a prominent role in a survivors’ association. Though her commitment seems relentless, discrepancies begin to pepper her story – raising serious doubts among the true victims of the tragedy. A thought-provoking four-part limited series, it questions the very nature of truth… and the web of lies left in one woman’s wake.
Mystery crime drama Whitstable Pearl returns October 21 on Acorn TV. In season three, sleuthing restaurant owner Pearl continues to build her private detective business and finds herself involved in more diverse investigations, including reopening an infamous local cold case and the death of a famous food critic. She’s aided and abetted by her outspoken, feisty mom Dolly and still going strong with boyfriend Tom. But it’s navigating her complex relationship with DCI Mike McGuire that still proves Pearl’s most challenging case, as Mike and his partner, DS Nikki Martel, support Pearl with each of her investigations.
Fleeting Lies premieres October 10 on hulu. On the day of her promotion, Lucia is accused of industrial espionage and fired. Instead of telling her family the news, she continues her regular work routine – while secretly starting an illegal cosmetic surgery business, leading to a web of lies and secrets.
Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives premieres October 18 on Netflix. The Fabulous Bollywood wives are back in action and they are meaner, dramatic and sassier than ever.
All seven episodes of Taking One for the Team premiere October 16 on ESPN+. Iman Shumpert delves into the sacrifices athletes make for their teams, turning seemingly mortifying moments into hilarious stories. Through personal narratives, comedic animations, and heartfelt testimonials, each episode explores the emotional depth of team dedication. First-season guests include Mekai Curtis, Ahmad Bradshaw, John Franklin-Myers, and others.
The first episode of DAN DA DAN is available to stream on Crunchyroll now. When high schooler Momo, from a family of spirit mediums, first meets her classmate Okarun, an occult geek, they argue—Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. When it turns out both phenomena are real, Momo awakens a hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse. Together, they must challenge the paranormal forces threatening their world. New episodes both subtitled and dubbed in English will release every Thursday at 9:00 AM PT (8:00 AM PT after daylight saving time ends).
