'Forever' and a day: New fantasy drama toys with the immortal
Judd Hirsch, Ioan Gruffudd and Alana De La Garza star in “Forever”
Recaps for the week of October 20 - 24
Linsey Godfrey stars in “The Bold and the Beautiful”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ridge feels immense guilt about what's gone on with Caroline, so he calls her to discuss their partnership, but while at Brooke's cabin, they end up engaging in a passionate designing session. Later, Ridge leaves out an important detail when he tells Katie of his session with Caroline and assures her that their relationship is completely secure. At the same time, Maya feeds Rick's insecurities in his marriage and tells him she will always be there for him. Knowing of Maya's manipulations, Carter tries to talk her out of going any further with her scheme. Rick and Caroline have a heart-to-heart talk about their marriage and the cause of recent tension between them. Eric struggles with a difficult decision as he must choose one of his sons over the other to take over as CEO of Forrester Creations. With his ability to draw back, Ridge is sure he'll be chosen, while Rick is certain that he will win the day with Caroline at his side. Emotions in the office are mixed when Eric finally announces and explains his decision.
Days of Our Lives
Jennifer is stunned when she discovers Daniel in Kristen's hotel room. In the hopes of getting the dirt on Theresa, Kristen manipulates Eve and Anne. Kristen starts to make inroads with Brady, while Eve warns Theresa that Kristen is coming after her. Meanwhile, Kate and Lucas try to convince Sami of how serious her situation is, but help soon arrives from an unexpected source and Sami receives a life-changing visit. Paige is confused and dismayed by JJ's rejection. Eve's scheming against JJ comes back to bite her, while JJ plans on telling Paige the truth about his father. Later, JJ and Paige embark on a frantic search for Jill. After Will tells Chad his editor wants a new angle, he and Sonny get into a huge fight about the article that leaves Will feeling disrespected and unsupported. Longtime enemies Nicole and Sami share a moment over drinks, and Nicole dishes out some advice.
General Hospital
Nina bribes someone into carrying out her revenge. Later, she reveals Rosalie's dark secret and bonds with Franco over their respective actions. The mysterious unidentified patient has a fleeting memory of the accident that put him in the hospital. As Sonny and Shawn move forward with their sting, Sonny second guesses his strategy and is later met with a vision from his past. TJ and Jordan have a tense encounter, while Michael becomes aware of a shocking truth. Tracy pulls out all the stops to get Luke back. Julian's jealousy of Ned and Alexis festers. Dante urges Olivia to be straightforward with Ned.
The Young and the Restless
Jack tries to kick Victor out of the Abbott mansion when he arrives to see Phyllis, but she asks him to stay and explain his role in her coming out of her coma. When Jack takes a call from Kelly, Victor demands that Phyllis tell him what she knows about Sharon's secret. Working closely together to help Dylan, Nikki and Paul share a bonding moment. Joe shows up at Avery and Michael's law office where he meets Dylan for the first time and the two have an awkward exchange. Nick assures Victoria that things will become clear once the baby is born when she confesses to her brother that she kissed Stitch. Michael and Lauren share a romantic date at the GCAC where they meet Madame Isadora, a psychic who startles Michael with her premonition. Ashley and Stitch work together on her new project for Jabot.
Constantine, on NBC
Matt Ryan stars as John Constantine, the demon hunter made popular in the DC Comics "Hellblazer" series. Although his soul is already damned, Constantine travels the country and uses his knowledge of the dark arts to fight supernatural terrors.
Q: The actor who plays Hitchcock on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" looks really familiar to me. Who is he?
Dirk Blocker has been in the film and TV business for 40 years, but prior to "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" he had never quite made a name for himself. The name Blocker was always his dad's.
Dirk is the son of Dan Blocker, who played the big, big-hearted and big-hatted Hoss Cartwright on the western classic "Bonanza."
Gracepoint, on Fox
As the small town still grieves for the young boy who lost his life, Det. Ellie Miller (Anna Gunn) and her new partner Det. Emmett Carver (David Tennant) continue their investigation. The series is based on the critically acclaimed British murder mystery “Broadchurch."
Chicago P.D., on NBC
Alvin Olinsky (Elias Koteas) uses his experience as an undercover detective to assist Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) in his quest to rid the Windy City of crime. The Dick Wolf police drama follows the members of an elite squad tasked with tackling the city’s most violent crimes.
Q: My brother and I are having an argument about a story from the 1950s. He remembers it as a "Twilight Zone" episode, while I recall it as originating in a comic book, possibly "Weird Tales." It's about a guy whose wife leaves him, and he then finds a ma
Congratulations on beating your brother. The story you're thinking of is "Made of the Future," which appeared in the fifth issue of the magazine "Weird Science," published by EC Comics.
It was written by Al Feldstein, who was also the co-creator of "Weird Science," and who is regarded as one of the fathers of modern comics.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., on ABC
Director Coulson (Clark Gregg) must decide whom he can trust as he struggles to rebuild Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division in this new episode. At his side is pilot and martial arts expert Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen).
The Millers, on CBS
Will Arnett and Margo Martindale return as bachelor Nathan and his newly single mom Carol in this season premiere. The top new comedy last season, the sitcom chronicles what happens when Carol and her husband Tom (Beau Bridges) decide to get a divorce and move back in with their kids.
Q: Will "Murder in the First," "Motive" and "Major Crimes" ever come back? I think they are exceptionally thoughtful, in contrast to the mindless drivel that seems to dominate the airwaves.
Someone could do an interesting study about the popularity of shows starting with "M." It'll have to be someone else, though, because I've got my hands full explaining the future of these three. The short answer is yes, maybe and sooner than you think.
The yes is straightforward enough. The first season of "Murder in the First" was a runaway hit for TNT, and so barely a month had gone by after the season finale when the network announced a renewal.