Constantine, on NBC, Global
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.
Gracepoint, on Fox, Global
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, Global
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.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., on ABC, CTV
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.
The Simpsons, on Global, Fox
In what has become an annual TV tradition, the Simpson family presents a spook-tacular Halloween episode. Bart and Lisa find themselves in an alternate universe filled with demons. Also, the show pays homage to "The Others" and "A Clockwork Orange."
New Releases for the week of October 19 - 25
Life After Beth
Teenaged Zach (DeHaan) is bereaved at the unexpected death of his girlfriend Beth (Plaza). When he discovers that she has miraculously come back to life, Zach is over the moon and vows to take full advantage of this second chance. He's excited to finally live out all the experiences he regrets missing out on with Beth before, but it soon becomes apparent that the girlfriend he lost is not the same person who's back from the dead. The sweet girl he used to know now has violent tendencies and an uncanny taste for human flesh.
Director: Jeff Baena. Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, Molly Shannon, Cheryl Hines, Paul Reiser, Matthew Gray Gubler, John C. Reilly, Anna Kendrick, Alia Shawkat. 2014. 89 min. Comedy.
Sex Tape
Jay (Segel) and Annie (Diaz) enjoyed a passionate love life when they first got together 10 years ago, but time, two kids and familiarity have smothered a lot of that fire. To bring the kick back into their love life, they decide to film a video of them performing every position in the book "The Joy of Sex" in one long session. They’re initially happy with the results, until they discover that the video has synced up to a number of iPads they gave out as gifts. They’re horrified to learn that, suddenly, their very private activities are far from being private.
Director: Jake Kasdan. Stars: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Rob Corddry, Ellie Kemper, Rob Lowe, Nat Faxon, Nancy Lenehan, Giselle Eisenberg. 2014. 94 min. Comedy.
The Purge: Anarchy
The Purge is a means of population control where one night a year, all crime is sanctioned for a period of 12 hours, during which all hospitals and emergency services are suspended. Liz (Sanchez) and Shane (Gilford) are driving home to get to their kids before the Purge commences, when their car runs out of gas. Faced with a band of attackers on motorcycles, the couple flee on foot. Meanwhile, Leo (Grillo) takes to the streets seeking vengeance when he encounters a mother and daughter on the run after assailants tried to destroy their home.
Director: James DeMonaco. Stars: Kiele Sanchez, Frank Grillo, Zach Gilford, Carmen Ejogo, Nicholas Gonzalez, Michael K. Williams, Justina Machado, John Beasley, Jack Conley. 2014. 103 min. Horror.
Doctor Who, on Space
Clara (Jenna Coleman) faces a threat from another dimension without the Doctor (Peter Capaldi). This marks the debut season of Scottish actor Capaldi as the legendary Time Lord.
Shark Tank, on ABC CTV Two
Entrepreneurs have just moments to pitch their ideas and impress investors in the hopes of getting a deal. The self-made moguls know what it takes to make it in today’s market and must decide if they want to invest their own money in new businesses.
Parenthood, on Global NBC
Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) are surprised at how much Max’s (Max Burkholder) new friend means to him in a new episode. Also, Sarah (Lauren Graham) tries to understand how important Sandy (Betsy Brandt) is to Ruby (Courtney Grosbeck).
