17 Can't-Miss TV Shows and Movies Happening This Week
You’ve been waiting five months, but it’s finally here: The return of Riverdale. Yes, everyone’s low-key (but should be high-key) favorite TV show is back October 11, and things are looking scary…but also steamy. Um, that Archie-Veronica shower scene, anyone?
Actually, a slew of The CW’s hit shows return this week, including Supergirl, Jane the Virgin, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. If you’re not a fan of these, though, there’s still plenty of good TV premiering to help you avoid social interaction. Mr. Robot is back, along with Madam Secretary and the BET Hip Hop Awards. Plus, the Dynasty reboot premieres Wednesday, and that bonkers-looking Netflix drama about serial killers (Mindhunters) hits your queue on Friday. And there are still nine TV shows and movies I haven’t even mentioned yet!
Here are all the premieres you can’t miss this week:
Sunday, October 8
Madam Secretary: The fourth season of Téa Leoni’s gripping political drama kicks off tonight. It’ll be interesting to see what Donald Trump shade, if any, makes it into this next chapter. 10 P.M. EST on CBS
The Collection: A period drama about fashion set in post-war Paris? Sign us up. Expect loads of opulent gowns. 10 P.M. EST on PBS
Monday, October 9
Valor: Valor stands out from the slew of military dramas on television because of its central female character, Nora (Christina Ochoa), who must help her platoon save two soldiers from a hostage situation. 9 P.M. EST on The CW
Supergirl: Mon-El’s pod is now in a wormhole; Rhea is dead; and Alex popped the question to Maggie. There’s a lot of drama going into this season-three premiere; we’re excited to see how it unfolds. 8 P.M. EST on The CW
Tuesday, October 10
BET Hip Hop Awards: Kendrick Lamar, DJ Khaled, and Cardi B lead the nominations for this awards show, which celebrates hip-hop’s best and brightest stars. 8 P.M. EST on BET
The Flash: With an energy storm rising and Barry (and Grant Gustin’s abs) out of the picture, tune in to see how Central City will get by without their scarlet speedster. 8 P.M. EST on The CW
Wednesday, October 11
Dynasty: Reboot culture is in full swing with Dynasty, which explores the tense dynamic between a rich twenty-something and her potentially gold-digging stepmom-to-be. Expect lots of cattiness and camp—but here’s hoping it’s not too reductive. 9 P.M. EST on The CW
Mr. Robot: Mobley and Trenton may have found a way to reverse some effects of the 5/9 hack—but with Dom getting closer to connecting the dots, Elliot bleeding out from his gunshot wound, and Tyrell back on the scene after a season in the shadows, the stakes have never been higher. 10 P.M. EST on USA
Riverdale: It’s back! The CW’s breakout hit from last fall returns for season two, and there’s a lot on the line. Is Archie’s father dead? Will Jughead’s move to the South Side affect his relationship with Betty? Will Cheryl Blossom receive the screen time and shine she deserves? TBH, that last question is the only one I care about. 8 P.M. EST on The CW
Thursday, October 12
I Love You, America: Sarah Silverman’s new variety show finds the comedian getting to the root of America’s issues via a series of field interviews with people across the country. Expect humor and, let’s be honest, awkwardness. Available on Hulu
Arrow: The sixth season of arguably the best piece of entertainment in the “Arrowverse” premieres tonight. Stephen Amell’s jawline, as always, takes center stage. 9 P.M. EST on The CW
Friday, October 13
On the Record: P!nk — Beautiful Trauma: P!nk talks motherhood, her career, and the future in this refreshingly candid music documentary, which is named after her next album. Available on Apple Music
The Babysitter: Growing up, did you ever wonder what your babysitter did after you fell asleep? This movie gives you the answer, and it’s terrifying. Tune in to watch Bella Thorne play a cheerleader who worships the devil. Available on Netflix
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: A quick recap of what happened last season: Rebecca’s father crashed her wedding, Josh had a crazy epiphany about Rebecca, and Rebecca and Paula are starting a new business venture. Stay home next Friday to find out what happens next. 8 P.M. EST on The CW
Mindhunter: Jonathan Groff gets into the minds of deranged serial killers in Netflix’s next addictive series. Just go ahead and cancel all your plans for this one. Available on Netflix
Jane the Virgin: Jane Gloriana Villanueva, we’ve missed you—but it’s time to figure out that Rafael situation once and for all. 9 P.M. EST on The CW
Happy Death Day: This hilarious horror film centers on a college girl who keeps getting killed and has to repeat the same day over and over. In order to break the déjà vu, she has to kill the assailant before he murders her. In theaters
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Saturday, October 14
Tokyo Project: Lena Dunham executive-produced this short film, starring Elisabeth Moss, about two strangers who have a passionate affair in Tokyo. 10 P.M. EST on HBO
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