The Conners, on ABC
The Conner family is forced to face the trials and tribulations of life in Lanford in a new way in this premiere. Dan (John Goodman), Becky (Alicia Goranson), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), D.J. (Michael Fishman) and Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) deal with financial pressures, aging and more.
Arrow, on CW
The saga of billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) continues in this season premiere. Queen protects the people of Star City as he moonlights as an arrow-slinging superhero in this drama based on the popular DC Comics character.
Hard-hitting comedy: Check out the new 'Murphy Brown'
Nik Dodani, Tyne Daly, Grant Shaud, Faith Ford, Jake McDorman, Candice Bergen and Joe Regalbuto star in "Murphy Brown"
Q: I am fascinated by and addicted to "The Dead Files" and would like to know what brought Amy and Steve together.
"The Dead Files" is what brought Amy and Steve together. And, now, 10 seasons and 130 episodes in, they're both glad it did.
They had both been working alone in their respective fields when Painless Productions came calling, pitching the idea for the show: an experienced detective and a physical medium team up to investigate hauntings, working in their own separate ways at first and then bringing their results together.
Late Laughs for the week of October 14 - 20, 2018
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
I read that Coca-Cola might be working on a drink that's infused with weed. They're still going to put your name on the side of the can, because it's the only way you'll remember it.
I heard about an Arby's in California that's offering customers free Arby's tattoos. It's the perfect way for people to show that they don't care about the inside OR outside of their body.
New Releases for the week of Oct. 14 - 20
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Rudd) was placed under house arrest after he helped the Avengers fight their civil war, but with only two days to go until he's free again, he receives a message from his colleague Hank Pym's (Douglas) wife, Janet (Pfeiffer), who has been missing and assumed trapped in the quantum realm for decades. As Scott, violating his house arrest, Hank and Hank's daughter, Hope (Lilly), work on a way to rescue her, they're foiled by a mysterious woman who can pass through walls, who makes off with the equipment needed to save Janet from the quantum realm. Hope is thus pushed to don her mother's shrinking suit and join Ant-Man as fellow superhero The Wasp.
Director: Peyton Reed. Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins, Hannah John-Kamen. 2018. 118 min. Action.
Unfriended: Dark Web
Matias (Woodell) can't believe his luck when he finds a laptop in the lost and found bin at a cybercafe, but once he gets it home, he finds it beset by issues and he keeps getting messages for its owner. While on a video call with some friends, he discovers that the computer is set up to access the hidden dark web, and that its owner has filled the hard drive with pictures and videos of horrific, gruesome acts that he's shared with a group of like-minded outcasts -- people who have been watching his every move since he acquired the laptop, and people who are more than willing to kill to keep their secrets safe.
Director: Stephen Susco. Stars: Colin Woodell, Betty Gabriel, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Andrew Lees, Chelsea Alden, Stephanie Nogueras. 2018. 92 min. Horror.
Whitney
The life and career of record-smashing singer Whitney Houston are explored in this heartwarming documentary. Those who knew her best — her family, friends and colleagues — remember her struggles and the scandals that she found herself embroiled with before her untimely death, but also her success, her warmth and the joy that she brought to millions of people through her music.
Director: Kevin Macdonald. Stars: Cissy Houston, Kevin Costner, Clive Davis, Bobbie Brown. 2018. 120 min. Documentary.
Facts meet fun: Alton Brown remixes his favorites in 'Good Eats: Reloaded'
Alton Brown hosts "Good Eats: Reloaded"
Alton Brown is one of the main faces of culinary TV these days, with his competition series "Cutthroat Kitchen" bringing out his diabolical side and the revived "Iron Chef America" letting him share his vast wealth of culinary knowledge. It was a little show called "Good Eats," however, that first introduced him to audiences during its run from 1999 to 2012.
Camping, on HBO
Jennifer Garner stars as controlling wife and mom Kathryn, who convinces a motley crew of friends to go camping to celebrate her husband Walt's (David Tennant) 45th birthday in this premiere. The cast also includes Juliette Lewis and Ione Skye.
'Bearly' comedy: A camping trip gone wrong brings all the right laughs
Arturo Del Puerto and Juliette Lewis in "Camping"
Recaps for the week of October 8 - 12
Wes Ramsey and Laura Wright star in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Wyatt thanks Steffy for giving Sally a career opportunity and she soon offers him a position at Forrester. Brooke lashes out at Ridge for interfering in Bill and Katie's custody case. Ridge reminds Brooke of how many lives will be ruined if she comes out with the truth. Meanwhile, Bill spends some time with Will. Bill expresses how sad he is to Brooke about having lost custody of Will. Sally and Wyatt celebrate Wyatt's new job. Steffy has questions for Ridge as to why he's fighting Brooke and she is siding with Bill. Brooke is consumed with guilt about Ridge's involvement in the case. An unseen Steffy witnesses as Bill kisses Brooke. Later, Steffy talks to Brooke and tries to get her to admit to her misdeed, but Brooke admits to nothing. Brooke tells Katie about Ridge's involvement in her case and swears her to secrecy. Brooke also asks Katie to let Bill have more time with Will without getting the courts involved. Meanwhile, Steffy goes to see Ridge about Brooke. Ridge is floored by news of Brooke's betrayal. Ridge and Brooke each accuse the other of disloyalty and things get worse when Brooke admits that the kiss Steffy saw between her and Bill was not the first one. Katie has important news for Bill about Will.
Days of Our Lives
Eric is reunited with Nicole. Mimi argues with Bonnie about her plan. Abe clashes with Sheila. John, Marlena and Sami get closer to the truth. Eric is shocked by Nicole's revelation. John and Marlena find out what really happened the night they were almost married. Brady has a close moment with Kristen. Lani is jealous when Eli and Sheila reconnect. Nicole considers going to extremes to be with Eric. Hattie causes further disruption for John. Brady tries to gain Kristen's trust. Hope discovers Rafe comforting Sami. Stefan has a lead for Sami about EJ. Brady follows Kristen in the hopes of uncovering her secrets. Xander has a surprising new partner in crime. John confronts Hattie for putting his plan in danger. Nicole and Eric make love. Kristen tends to a patient. Lucas and Chloe tell Kate about baby Bonnie. Mimi decides she will no longer play Bonnie's game.
General Hospital
Margaux has a hidden advantage. Kim wants to take extreme measures. Oscar feels like making a change. Jason and Carly agree. Mike has some concerns, which he shares. Oscar starts his day with Liz. Felicia makes an announcement. Griffin feels good about his future. Nina has some regrets. Sam and Alexis have lunch. Carly receives a surprise. Sonny's discussion with Jason is ended abruptly. Drew takes time to think about things.
The Young and the Restless
Cane notices that Lily has hardened her personality to survive in prison when he goes to visit her. They almost end their visit with an argument, but Cane apologizes to Lily and promises to love her no matter what. Arturo and Rey find out about Lola's relationship with Kyle and they become protective. Rey does a background check on Kyle, which reveals a recent arrest for digging up a grave, but Lola is annoyed by the interference. Ashley pressures Traci to overturn the Blood Abbott clause so that she can run for the CEO position. Traci has misgivings, but she calls the vote and the clause is overturned. Kyle suggests that Jack run against Ashley for the top spot at Jabot. Victoria receives a letter from someone claiming to know what she did and that she's going to pay. She shows the letter to Nikki, who also gets the same note. They decide to keep the threats to themselves, unaware that Phyllis also got a letter. Phyllis at first believes the note is from Sharon and the two argue when Phyllis confronts her. Soon, Sharon gets a letter as well and Phyllis realizes it wasn't Sharon who sent it.