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ACORN TV: Back Home (Premiere)
BYU TV: Show Offs (Premiere) at 7pm
BYU TV: Tricked (Premiere) at 7:30pm
BYU TV: Studio C (Premiere) at 8pm
DISCOVERY: Street Outlaws: Memphis (Premiere) at 8pm
JLTV: Comedy Kitchen (Premiere) at 10pm
TELEMUNDO: No Te Puedes Esconder (Premiere) at 10pm
UNIVISION: El Dragon (Premiere) at 10pm
BRAVO: Below Deck Mediterranean (Finale) at 9pm
CW: Penn & Teller: Fool Us (Finale) at 8pm
HGTV: A Very Brady Renovation (Finale) at 9pm
BoJack Horseman is coming to the end of the road on Netflix – season six will be the animated comedy’s last. Part one of the season launches October 25, and part two will drop January 31, 2020. BoJack, starring Will Arnett, was the streamer’s first comedy series.
(Source: Cynopsis)
One night only: The next Democratic debate, scheduled for October 15 and hosted by CNN, will take place on one night, not split into two, said the Democratic National Committee. Twelve candidates have met the qualification threshold so far – the deadline to make the cut is tomorrow, October 1.
(Source: Cynopsis)
A letter from officials in Joe Biden’s presidential campaign on Sunday asked execs at ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, NBC and Fox News to refrain from giving Rudy Giuliani airtime on their shows. “We are writing today with grave concern that you continue to book Rudy Giuliani on your air to spread false, debunked conspiracy theories on behalf of Donald Trump. While you often fact check his statements in real time during your discussions, that is no longer enough. By giving him your air time, you are allowing him to introduce increasingly unhinged, unfounded and desperate lies into the national conversation,” argued Anita Dunn and Kate Bedingfield. “The decision to legitimize his increasingly outlandish and unhinged charges and behavior – calling it ‘news’ – rests solely with you.”
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Locast, streamer of free local TV signals, filed a counter-suit against ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. The networks allege Locast violated their copyrights and cost them licensing fees; in Locast’s response, it accuses the nets of “classic copyright abuse” and claims they “colluded” to shut down Locast by “threatening business retaliation” against potential partners.
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Viewers of HGTV’s A Very Brady Renovation can watch the videos and vote on a winner from among the nine finalists in “A Very Brady Contest,” which drew over 3000 submissions. The prize: a six-night stay at the fully renovated, iconic Brady Bunch house in LA.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Ruby Rose, star of CW’s upcoming Batwoman, posted a video on Instagram on Saturday that showed her getting surgery to repair herniated discs. “To everyone asking about my new Pez dispenser scar on my neck… A couple of months ago I was told I needed an emergency surgery or I was risking becoming paralyzed,” she told fans. “I was in chronic pain and yet couldn’t feel my arms.” As for why she allowed a video of the surgery to be taken, Rose joked, “Did you not watch that Greys Anatomy episode where they left a towel in a patient?”. Batwoman premieres Sunday, October 6 at 8p.
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In more WarnerMedia news, upcoming direct-to-consumer service HBO Max ordered three shows from Ellen DeGeneres straight to series: Ellen’s Home Design Challenge; matchmaking series First Dates Hotel, based on a UK format; and animated kids series Little Ellen. Docu-series Finding Einstein, supporting a fresh generation of change-makers, is in development. DeGeneres announced the news on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday, and also offered everyone in the audience a free HBO Max subscription.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Food Network has picked up a thirteen-episode second season ofSupermarket Stakeout. In its freshman year, the show, which sets up pop-up kitchens outside local supermarkets, was seen by over 8 million viewers, a +12% growth for its timeslot versus year-ago for P25-54 and a +27% increase among millennial viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Black Girl Magic has been put in development at NBC. Comedy from Emebeit Beyene, Crystal Boyd, Chandra Russell, Gabrielle Union and Robia Rashid centers on three estranged sisters who learn a mysterious secret about their family history.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Ouch! History’s Kings of Pain follows wildlife biologist Adam Thorn and professional animal handler Rob “Caveman” Alleva as they get bit and stung by some of the most dangerous animals and vicious stinging insects in the world, to create a comprehensive pain index aimed at helping to save lives. The eight-episode series premieres Tuesday, November 12 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Murder in Amish Country launches on ID Friday, October 4 at 9p. New true crime series uncovers what happens when crimes are committed by seemingly moral subjects.
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The lineup for newly rebranded Court TV Mystery (formerly Escape) includes The First 48, newly acquired from A+E Networks. Court TV Mystery is in session starting today.
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Coming to NBCU’s digital platform for crafters, Bluprint, in October:Knit vs Knot, in which a knit expert and a crochet artist are challenged to make the same project, and a new season of Refashion, with actress/singer/sewist Marcy Harriell showing how to turn so-so pieces into fashion statements.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Freeform’s Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, from Josh Thomas (Please Like Me), makes its debut Thursday, January 16. Creator/writer/producer/star Thomas plays a neurotic twentysomething who has to take care of his siblings after the untimely death of their father.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Revolt celebrates the rise of Afrobeats with Mr Eazi Presents: Lagos to London, following the Nigerian musician and entrepreneur as well as trailblazers who have contributed to the cultural evolution of the music. Special airs tonight at 10p, with an encore at 1a.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Also on the way from Revolt: In a special episode of anthology series Short & Fresh, “Hip Hop Halloween,” short films will offer takes on horror, supernatural, suspense and sci-fi themes. Program debuts Friday, October 18 at 10p, with re-airs throughout the month.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Dylan McDermott (American Horror Story), Samara Weaving (Ready or Not), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Maude Apatow (Euphoria),Joe Mantello (The Boys in the Band), Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman) and Jake Picking (Only the Brave) have boarded the cast of Netflix’s Hollywood, from Ryan Murphy…Julianne Nicholson (Monos), Jean Smart (Life Itself) and Angourie Rice(Black Mirror) have joined the cast of HBO limited series Mare of Easttown, starring Kate Winslet.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Meghan Trainor (“All About the Bass”) will replace Jennifer Hudson as a coach on The Voice UK. Trainor joins Tom Jones, will.i.am and Olly Murs in the chairs.
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The 45th season premiere of NBC’s Saturday Night Live averaged a 4.1 rating/10 share in Live+SD household rating in Nielsen’s local metered markets, and a 1.6/10 among A18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters. The episode retained 100% of the show’s season finale rating in the metered markets, while growing +7% in the demo, to top three of the show’s final four telecasts of last season.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The 16th season premiere of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy spiked over its May finale by 15% in A18-49 (1.5/7 vs. 1.3/7 on 5/16/19) to match its highest-rated telecast since March. Grey’s was Thursday’s #1 TV series in the demo.
(Source: Cynopsis)
On the move: The season premiere of ABC’s American Housewife, relocated from Wednesdays to a tougher Friday slot, delivered a 0.7 rating among A18-49, down from its season three debut but even with its last season finale. CBS’s Magnum P.I., moved from Mondays to Fridays, dipped from 0.9 in the demo to 0.6 and 6.36 million viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Abominable – $20.9 million
Downton Abbey – $14.5 million
Hustlers – 11.5 million
It: Chapter Two – $10.4 million
Ad Astra – $10.1 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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