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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘Line Of Fire’ Full Season Order, ‘Carrie’ Renewed, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sets Upcoming Hosts, Sam Heughan Joins ‘Ascent’, ‘Cupertino’ Special Airing, ‘Fixer Upper: Chip Bought a Mansion’ Premiere Date, and More!

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LINE OF FIRE -- "Pilot " -- Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Bloom as Russ Hollingsworth, Kat Cunning as Clare Hollingsworth, Tommy O'Brien as Mike "Micah" Hollingsworth Jr, Hope Davis as Jane Hollingsworth, Peter Krause as Mike Hollingsworth -- (Photo by: Screengrab/NBC)

NBC has given Line Of Fire a full 18 episode season order. The announcement comes following the network ordering five scripts of the freshman series. A family of law enforcement agents bridges personal differences and crosses professional boundaries as they tackle cases for the FBI, US Marshals, Secret Service and Department of Justice. After a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy, they must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice … even if it means betraying their sworn code. The cast includes Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom, and Charlie Barnett. 

Prime Video has renewed Carrie for a second season. From visionary showrunner Mike Flanagan, the urgent and unexpected reimagining of Stephen King’s seminal story brings new depth and complexity to its iconic characters, exploring the forces that shape Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) as she navigates the cruelty and pressures of the modern world. But Carrie’s story doesn’t stop at Prom – it’s far from over… much remains in store from Mike Flanagan and Stephen King, as new revelations will come to light, major character arcs, and plenty of shocking twists. All eight episodes of Carrie Season One are now available exclusively on Prime Video. 

Saturday Night Live has announced more upcoming hosts and musical guests. As previously announced Inde Navarrette will host October 31 with Gracie Abrams as musical guest. Newly announced are host Druski and musical guest The Strokes on November 7. Also announced are John Mulaney and musical guest Phoebe Bridgers on November 14. 

Sam Heughan has joined the cast of Paramount+’s thriller series Ascent. Heughan joins Viola Davis in the series. Heughan will play “Conal,” one of Ascent Ventures top agents. A lethally charming and natural chameleon, Conal uses social cunning and ruthlessness to get the job done, and he always gets a thrill out of completing a mission. The series is a character-driven thriller set in the dangerous world of global corporate crisis and damage control. Davis will play “Catriona,” an elite corporate fixer, who must weaponize the ruthless skills that have made her indispensable to billion-dollar clients when her estranged daughter is in danger. 

A new special airing of Cupertino will air Sunday, November 8 at 8 on CBS. An encore of the first two episodes will air following the new episode. In advance of the special airing, a new episode will air on Thursday, November 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by another new episode on Thursday, November 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Fixer Upper: Chip Bought a Mansion premieres December 27 on Magnolia Network. A sprawling Texas mansion with endless potential and no shortage of challenges sets the stage for Chip and Joanna Gaines’ latest renovation journey. The couple has just three months to transform a 15,000-square-foot Waco estate that Chip purchased three years ago. What began as an exciting investment quickly became a massive undertaking when they discovered the property needed far more work than anticipated. Now, Jo will step in to help transform the outdated property into a beautiful home ready for its next chapter. 

More cast have been announced for season two of Netflix’s The Watcher. Joining the series as series regulars are Madelaine Petsch, Evan Adams, Owen Painter and Quintessa Swindell. They join the previously announced cast: Naomi Watts (Nora Brannock), Bobby Cannavale (Dean Brannock), Jennifer Coolidge (Karen Calhoun), Margo Martindale (Maureen “Mo”), and Isabel Gravitt (Ellie Brannock) who all return in their respective roles. Season one followed the Brannock family who moved into what was supposed to be their suburban dream home, and quickly became a living hell. Ominous letters from someone calling themself “The Watcher” were just the beginning as the neighborhood’s sinister secrets came spilling out. 

Snooki: The Paranormal Rookie will premiere November 13 on All Reality. The paranormal investigation series follows Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi as she explores haunted locations across North America. The series pairs Snooki’s unfiltered charisma and genuine belief in the supernatural with the expertise of Kevin Whitaker, one of North America’s foremost psychic mediums. Joining the investigations are occult expert and historian Missy Morrow, whose deep knowledge of haunted lore and ritual practices help guide the team through each location’s dark past, and tech specialist Todd Thomas who brings cutting-edge paranormal equipment and investigative techniques into the field. With zero formal training but a lot of determination, Snooki embarks on a transformational journey from wide-eyed rookie to increasingly confident investigator as the team uncovers chilling mysteries. 

The Pursuit: F1 Academy premieres November 19 on Disney+. The special is about F1 ACADEMY, the all-female racing series launched by Formula 1to develop and prepare young women for advancement to higher levels of motorsports. It offers unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to the 2025 F1 ACADEMYseason, following a group of elite female drivers, including Doriane Pin, Maya Weug, Chloe Chambers and Alisha Palmowski as they navigate the pressures of competition and the personal sacrifices required to break into one of the most demanding sports in the world. Filmed across global race locations, it captures both the intensity of race weekends and the defining moments off the track, exploring themes of ambition, perseverance, and representation in a traditionally male-dominated sport. It will also provide insight into the teams and leadership shaping F1 ACADEMY, including Managing Director Susie Wolff. 

Tantara premieres December 11 on Netflix. Set against the gritty and intense backdrop of the Korean entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s, the series follows individuals who, despite having little, dreamed of glittering success and gave their all to achieve it. The story revolves around Min-ja (Song Hye-kyo), who enters the music business after surviving an impoverished childhood in which she took on any job to endure. Beside her stands Dong-gu (GONG YOO), her childhood friend who fights alongside her to protect her dreams. They are joined by Min-hui (Kim Seol-Hyun), a bold talent with a captivating voice who becomes their very first artist, and Seok Gil-yeo (Cha Seung won), the era’s top hitmaker, capable of turning rookies into megastars. Rising from the bottom of society through severe hardships, they pursue their ambitions with passion, set to resonate deeply with viewers around the world. 

Bianna Golodryga announced she is leaving CNN after nine years. Her last appearance will be October 24. Christiane Amanpour also recently announced she will be leaving the news network. 

Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the “Soul Train Awards” 2026, recognizing a career defined by vocal brilliance, artistic innovation, and decades of excellence that have helped shape the sound and soul of R&B. The Classic Soul Honor celebrates a legacy artist whose influence and decades of excellence have shaped the sound and soul of R&B. Chaka Khan’s recognition underscores the “Soul Train Awards”‘ longstanding commitment to honoring the artists, innovators and cultural architects whose contributions have left an indelible mark on music and popular culture. 

Fleetwood Mac: The Chain premieres January 29 on Apple TV. It offers fans a definitive and unprecedented look at Fleetwood Mac’s story, bringing together the voices, memories and perspectives of Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Following their fortuitous meeting in 1974, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks reflect on their uncompromising 50-plus-year history, from their record-breaking recordings and tours – including never-before-seen footage and exclusive new interviews – through to today. The film explores how the band’s trials and tribulations, personal resilience and musical dexterity combined to create songs that have stood the test of time and are enduring masterpieces. It takes fans through the highs and lows of their brilliant career, illuminating the exceptional ingredients each member brought to the band’s uncommon alchemy – a musical union that sold more than 220 million records worldwide. The documentary explores what allowed this combination of artists to create singular musical work again and again, and what drew them back together and held them there when every possible pressure, both outside and inside the band, threatened to blow them apart. 

Matt Friend will join TNF Nightcap, part of Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football (TNF) postgame show, as a recurring contributor in a new comedy segment, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend. Debuting October 22 following the Patriots vs. Bears matchup, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend will bring the spirit of late-night comedy to Thursday nights with original sketches, celebrity impressions and Friend’s comedic take on sports and entertainment. 

Coverage of the World Series presented by Capital One begins Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:00 PM ET on FOX, as the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers, returning to baseball’s biggest stage for the first time since 1982, welcome the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays to American Family Field in the chase for each franchise’s first-ever World Series title. Live from each site, one hour before game time, first-ballot Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, along with World Series champion Alex Rodriguez, offer one-of-a-kind insights from the Emmy Award-winning FOX MLB studio desk anchored by veteran host Kevin Burkhardt. Award-winning reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci are set to contribute to the pregame show, in addition to features from the renowned Tom Rinaldi, who leads Game 1 with a piece on Brewers’ young ace “The Miz,” Jacob Misiorowski. Additional highlights include a profile on Rays’ standout Junior Caminero as well as a tribute to the iconic Bob Uecker. 

USA Sports will present 100-plus men’s and women’s college basketball games this season, featuring regular season and conference tournament games from the Pac-12 and Atlantic 10. The college basketball season on USA Network gets underway with Pac-12 men’s non-conference matchups beginning on Nov. 7. Beginning on Dec. 5, USA Sports will present multiple college basketball games across the Pac-12 and A10 on every Saturday through March 6. Once conference play begins in early January, the weekday college basketball on USA Sports schedule is anchored by a men’s or women’s game on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on USA Network following LOVB volleyball, and regular Pac-12 doubleheaders on Thursday nights. 

Win the Mall premieres November 18 on Netflix. Part shopping spree, part social strategy, this high-gloss reality competition drops players into a living mall where they’ll fight to outshop, outsmart, and outlast one another – and only one will walk away with the keys to the ultimate prize. Special guests Jonathan Van Ness, Keith Lee, Salish Matter, and Lilly Singh join Haley Baylee in a real life shopping mall to help contestants face off in the ultimate mall-themed challenges.

Six part limited series Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter premieres November 10 on VH1, BET and MTV, with new episodes airing weekly across all three networks. The weekly simulcast celebrates the franchise’s longstanding presence across all three networks, bringing together audiences for its final chapter. Cast members, creators, and cultural voices who helped shape the phenomenon come together to reflect on its extraordinary run. From breakout stars and business empires to unforgettable confrontations and headline-making controversies,it revisits the moments that captivated audiences while offering new perspectives on the stories behind them. Featuring new interviews with cast members from all four cities, New York, Atlanta, Hollywood, and Miami, alongside the producers, executives, journalists, and cultural commentators who witnessed its evolution, the series examines the franchise’s influence on entertainment, music, and popular culture, and the legacy it leaves behind. The six-part series features interviews with fan favorites including Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Yandy Smith, Mimi Faust, Rasheeda Frost, Trick Daddy, Safaree Samuels, Trina, Ray J, Scrappy, and Yung Joc, alongside cultural commentators and media personalities Angela Yee, Nina Parker, and Jess Hilarious. 

Season two of MobLand is currently airing on Paramount+, culminating in the season finale on November 20. The Harrigan family’s fight for power is far from over. In season two, the Harrigans struggle to show a unified front as rising rivals threaten their fractured criminal empire – and Harry Da Souza, their street-smart and formidable ‘fixer,’ must walk a dangerous tightrope when tensions within the family intensify. As violence spills into every corner of their lives, loyalties snap, safety proves temporary, and the battle for power leaves no room for mercy. 

Small Town Trouble: Texas premieres November 18 on Bravo with a two hour special premiere. Set in Boerne (that’s Bur-nee to the uninitiated), Texas, the series follows a charming yet unconventional group of wives, mothers and social insiders – Aaryn Williams, Alli McAnelly, Annari Uys, Gabby Hernandez Huffman, and Hailey Head, alongside their respective husbands Nick Williams, Blake McAnelly, Duan Uys, Jordan Huffman, and Josh Marsalis – as conservative values of small-town life collide with forbidden attraction, messy friendships, and shocking secrets. Here, perception is everything, temptation is everywhere, and the truth is never as buttoned-up as it looks. 

The Madame Blanc Mysteries season five premieres November 9 on Acorn TV. Murder, stolen treasures, and buried secrets keep antiques expert Jean White busy, but as her wedding to Dom approaches, family tensions are on the rise. In a shocking Christmas Special to end the season, Jean and Dom’s long-awaited wedding takes center stage… but will the ceremony actually take place? 

The Blue Road premieres November 20 on Netflix. Two detectives join forces when brutal murders and cryptic messages surface across borders – but the deadly truth lurks dangerously close. 

An all new season of Monsters Inside Me premieres November 11 on Discovery Channel. Unremarkable moments become medical nightmares when parasites and other hidden invaders attack the human body. In the series, patients, loved ones and doctors retrace steps to search for answers, while experts reveal the science behind each ordeal and fight to survive. 

Comedy special Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike premieres November 3 on Netflix. The special is a raw, unfiltered one-man show filmed at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. Marking his first return to the stage since 2013’s Undisputed Truth, the former heavyweight champion trades menace for mischief, revealing himself as a natural comedian with sharp timing and a gift for turning his own chaos into punchlines. He still goes there – addiction, mental health, the man in the mirror – but takes the audience there laughing with him. Spinning his wildest, most unbelievable stories into some of the biggest laughs of the night. It’s Tyson like you’ve never seen him: unguarded, unpredictable, and genuinely hilarious – proof that the baddest man on the planet might also be one of the wittiest. 

Docuseries Crown of Deceit: Inside the Miss Universe Scandal premieres November 12 on TLC. For decades, Miss USA and Miss Universe have promoted a world of beauty, ambition and prestige, with the crown symbolizing opportunity and a chance to change your life. But behind the glamour is a history of controversy, allegations, internal conflict and legal disputes. The series takes viewers inside the misconduct, power struggles and lingering questions that have surrounded the organization for years. Through exclusive interviews with former contestants, pageant insiders, and whistleblowers, along with behind-the-scenes access, the series examines claims of intimidation, secret NDAs and leadership failures, revealing a reality far different from the image seen on stage. 

Murder in Galicia premieres November 13 on Netflix. Pazos is a small, seemingly peaceful town in Galicia, where a series of home burglaries is beginning to cause concern among the residents. Amid this uncertainty, Irene is the victim of a violent attack in her own home. While she fights for her life in the hospital, Elías, a sergeant in the Civil Guard, follows a lead that points directly to Aniceto, Irene’s husband, as the prime suspect. However, he can’t get anyone to believe him, and as a result, Aniceto remains at large, putting Irene’s life in danger as she is confined 24 hours a day with her alleged killer. 

The English dub of Firefly Wedding premieres October 23 on Crunchyroll. Satoko Kirigaya has everything a noblewoman could want—except time. With her life running out, she’s determined to marry well and make her father proud. But when a ruthless assassin kidnaps her, she makes a desperate offer: “Marry me, and we’ll have it all.” Shinpei Goto accepts, only to become dangerously obsessed. Now Satoko must choose between duty and a love that could consume them both.

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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