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Q: Has Patrick Stewart ever had hair on screen? He's bald in all the roles I remember, but maybe he wore a wig or had hair early on.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

To hear Patrick Stewart himself tell it, he started going bald at age 19 and had trouble coming to terms with it -- he sported a lot of hats and, he admits shamefully, a "horrendous" comb-over for a while before finally accepting his fate.

Fortunately for him, perhaps, this all took place while he was a stage actor, before the permanent recordings of his screen career. In his earliest film role, 1975's "Hennessy," he's already sporting his characteristic bald top with short back and sides.

Midnight, Texas, on NBC

Psychics, witches, vampires and other supernatural creatures find a safe haven in a remote Texas town in a new episode of "Midnight, Texas," airing Friday, Nov. 2, on NBC. In the new season of this drama, the townsfolk become suspicious of mysterious new hotel owners with unique powers.

Francois Arnaud stars in "Midnight, Texas"
Francois Arnaud stars in "Midnight, Texas"

Saving the world again: 'The Last Ship' prepares to conclude its voyage

Author: 
Joy Doonan / TV Media
"The Last Ship" star Eric Dane

"The Last Ship" star Eric Dane

Since premiering in 2014, TNT's action-drama "The Last Ship" has been a roller-coaster of high-stakes missions, tumultuous political tensions and shocking acts of betrayal, and the series is expected to go out on a high note as its fifth and final season approaches its conclusion.

S.W.A.T., on CBS

When faced with high-risk situations, the LAPD call in former Marine Hondo Harrelson (Shemar Moore), who leads a specialized tactical unit. His team includes experienced S.W.A.T. officer Deacon Kay (Jay Harrington) and canine trainer Chris Alonso (Lina Esco).

Shemar Moore stars in "S.W.A.T."
Shemar Moore stars in "S.W.A.T."

All American, on CW

A talented young football player from Compton gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he's recruited to play for a high school in Beverly Hills. Unfortunately, a jealous fellow student sets out to drive him off the team.

Daniel Ezra and Bre-Z star in "All American"
Daniel Ezra and Bre-Z star in "All American"

Q: What has happened to "A Chef's Life"? It was the best thing on TV, in my opinion!

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

You're not alone in thinking that "A Chef's Life" was pretty great, but unfortunately you're also right to put it in the past tense. "A Chef's Life" has ended after five surprise-hit seasons on PBS.

It started as a local North Carolina show on the local PBS affiliate, but it grew very much from there to become a huge hit for PBS across the country.

It was such a success, in fact, that it inspired PBS to stay in the Vivian Howard business.

Splitting Up Together, on ABC

When Martin (Oliver Hudson) suggests they sell the house, Lena (Jenna Fischer) calls his bluff in this new episode. Fischer's "The Office" co-star Angela Kinsey guest stars as Jeannie, a real estate agent who wants to purchase the home.

Oliver Hudson in "Splitting Up Together"
Oliver Hudson in "Splitting Up Together"

Magnum P.I., on CBS

Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez) uses his military skills as he works as a security consultant and private investigator in this new episode. Based on the classic '80s TV series, this new edition also stars Perdita Weeks and Zachary Knighton.

Jay Hernandez in "Magnum P.I."
Jay Hernandez in "Magnum P.I."

Q: Why did "Chicago P.D." kill off Al Olinsky? His character was excellent.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

As hard as this is for fans to hear, he was killed for the sake of the story.

It's hard because it sort of implicates you in the decision -- it was done with you, the fans, in mind -- and it's hard because you come to identify with the characters as people, and with the actors who play them.

I'll make this even harder on you, then, and say that beloved character actor Elias Koteas, who played Al Olinsky since the launch of "Chicago P.D." in 2014, wasn't happy about the decision.

Dancing With the Stars: Juniors, on ABC

The young dancers put on their scariest costumes as they celebrate Halloween with spooky dances in this special edition. Famous kids are paired with professional junior ballroom dancers for a thrilling televised competition.

Hailey Bills and Tripp Johnston from "Dancing With the Stars: Juniors"
Hailey Bills and Tripp Johnston from "Dancing With the Stars: Juniors"
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