Can’t a kid just eat an onion in peace? Damn.
@the_fowler_family_ I take back what I said… I guess you can eat a raw onion 🧅 his watery eyes at the end though 🤣
Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon is SO MAD about the new Netflix series, Boots, about a gay Marine in the era of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” calling it “woke garbage.” Do they literally have nothing else to worry about? Aren’t they busy killing South American fishermen and harassing blow-up frogs? Anyway, I’m sure Netflix appreciates the free publicity.
The fate of Doctor Who remains in Schrodinger’s Cat territory. Is it dead? Is it alive? Somehow, it’s both?
If you’re watching Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Hulu, here’s a running counter of what’s true, what’s probably true, and what’s false on the series. It’s sounding like they have taken liberties with timelines, but not in any way that fundamentally changes the facts of the murders.
I do not understand South Park episode math.
Yeah, so that Bill Belichick/UNC documentary that was being made at Hulu that they canceled when UNC’s season started tanking? Apparently, it wasn’t because of UNC’s terrible season; it was because Hulu wanted to focus more on Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s relationship, which everyone but Belichick and Hudson were interested in. Let’s be honest, those two are the only reason anyone was going to watch, right? “Jordon, Bill and UNC all agreed that Hulu’s vision of the project was not in alignment with Hulu’s.” Wait … how does Hulu agree that Hulu’s vision is not in alignment with Hulu’s vision?
Aw, I’m proud of Snoop Dogg using this as a moment of education and growth and making amends. (No doubt this is all a big effort to keep his contract with NBC, but you know what? I don’t care. He’s progressing the conversation and bringing awareness, and I’ll take it however it comes.)
And good for Marc Maron for doing some deep introspection. As for Joe Rogan, he can, once again, shut the hell up.
Here is the teeniest tiniest Stranger Things spoiler.
Wait wait wait, Angie Harmon’s character on Rizzoli and Isles was supposed to be from Boston? With that Dallas accent?
Renewals
- Pop Culture Jeopardy! has been renewed for a second season BUT is moving from Prime Video to Netflix.
In Development
- A drama series about trainer and Cuban baseball player smuggler, Julio Estrada, is in the works.
- John Carpenter Presents, an anthology horror series, is in the works.
- Last Night Was a Movie, from the comedy group Almost Friday, is being shopped around as a series.
- Lizard Music, starring Dwayne Johnson and directed by Benny Safdie, has been acquired by Amazon MGM.
- The Granville Girls has been ordered to series by Netflix Canada.
- Apple TV has acquired the rights to Formula 1 Racing for the next five years.
- Cookster: The Darkest Days has been picked up at Sky.
Casting News
- Miles Teller will host Saturday Night Live on November 1 with musical guest Brandi Carlile; Nikki Glaser with Sombr on November 8; and Glen Powell with Olivia Dean on November 15.
- Patrick Fischler has joined Paradise on Hulu AND Cape Fear on Apple TV.
- Jack Lacy has joined the cast of Furious on Hulu. (This is the previously untitled series that is based on the 80s movie Black Widow.)
- Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Bella Podaras, Bill Bodner, Cailyn Rice, Colleen Camp, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Gere, Jack Topalian, Jessica Blair Herman, Kwame Patterson, Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Rebecca Pidgeon, and Sam Trammell will appear in Euphoria on HBO.
- Raphael Sbarge, Romi Shraiter, Aaron Douglas, and David Hewlett have been added to Vought Rising on Prime Video.
- Natalie Alyn Lind, Marc Menchaca, Juan Pablo Raba, and JR Villarreal have joined The Dutton Ranch on Paramount+.
- Chris Petrovski, Aksel Hennie, Arnas Fedaravičius, Eugene Prokofiev, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, and Julian Kostov have been added to The Boy in the Iron Box on Netflix.
- John Stamos will guest star in Palm Royale on Apple TV.
- Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Arabian Prince have joined the voice cast of the animated series Tehk City.
- PJ Byrne, Toby Kebbell, Tracy Letts, and Jay Duplass have joined I Play Rocky at Amazon MGM.
Mark Your Calendar
- Weapons begins streaming on HBO Max on October 24.
- Marines debuts on Netflix on November 10.
- My Secret Santa debuts on Netflix on December 3.
- Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia debuts on Netflix on October 22.
- Don’t Date Brandon premieres on Paramount+ on October 28.
- Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover debuts on Roku on November 10.
- The Last Woodsmen returns on Discovery on November 14.
- Alex vs ARod premieres on HBO on November 6.
- LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins premieres on Disney+ on October 24.
- Eloa the Hostage: Live on TV will premiere on Netflix on November 12.
R.I.P.
Ace Frehley, Original guitarist for Kiss
“I am devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS’s legacy. My thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.” — Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS’s legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and… pic.twitter.com/y19anvZXbz
— KISS (@kiss) October 17, 2025
@ace_frehley Ace, my brother, I surely cannot thank you enough for the years of great music, the many festivals we’ve done together and your lead guitar on Nothing But A Good Time. All my love and respect, from my family and myself – may you rest in peace!!! #AceFrehley pic.twitter.com/Vb5IIPYPxu
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) October 16, 2025
Ace Frehley, Eddie, Me in awe…
📸: Danny ClinchI heard about Ace Frehley‘s passing from Rick Friel who I played with in a band called Shadow. Rick was also the first guy on the bus in 1977 with a KISS lunchbox to tell me about Ace…just changed my life. I got a guitar in 1978… pic.twitter.com/0oULzn0A5H
— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) October 16, 2025
So sad to hear of the mighty Ace’s tragic passing. Love and healing to his family and his many fans worldwide.❤️
🛸🎸 @ace_frehley @kiss pic.twitter.com/4yECe4jKRT— Rick Springfield (@rickspringfield) October 17, 2025
RIP Ace Frehley. We are so beyond sad to hear of Ace’s passing. Both Ace & Kiss were a huge influence on all of Pantera, but especially @dimebagdarrell Dime’s obsession with Ace dates back to his early childhood.
You will be missed, Ace. pic.twitter.com/EYf6y0ZRFR— Pantera (@Pantera) October 17, 2025
(1/3) In Memoriam: @ace_frehley was the co-founder and original guitarist of 2014 Inductees @KISS. Known for his distinctive licks, flashy pyrotechnics, and his alter ego – the “Spaceman” – Frehley also contributed lead vocals on songs such as “Shock Me” and “Rocket Ride,” and… pic.twitter.com/3zYM9ks8lY
— Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) October 16, 2025
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Ace Frehley. Thank you for the decades of music inspiring generations with your electrifying guitar work and unforgettable stage presence. Your sound helped define rock ’n’ roll. Our thoughts are with Ace’s family,… pic.twitter.com/tRQTGNVCUl
— Gibson (@gibsonguitar) October 16, 2025
Susan Stamberg, NPR journalist and the first woman anchor of a nightly news program with All Things Considered
Samantha Eggar, British Oscar-nominated actress for The Collector
Tomonobu Itagaki, Video game designer
Richard Addrisi, Singer-songwriter
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Fire Country: In the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire, Station 42 faces inner turmoil. Season premiere. 7 p.m., CBS
Sheriff Country: Morena Baccarin stars as a straight-shooting sheriff in the small town of Edgewater, who has to deal with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. Series premiere. 8 p.m., CBS
Boston Blue: Donnie Wahlberg reprises his Blue Bloods role of NYPD officer Danny Reagan, as he takes a new job with the Boston PD. Series premiere. 9 p.m., CBS
Mr. Scorsese: A five-part documentary about the legendary director, as told through interviews with his family and friends, including Robert De Niro, Mick Jagger, Steven Spielberg, and many others. Premiere. Apple TV+
The Perfect Neighbor: This documentary explores the controversial murder of Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, and the use of deadly stand-your-ground laws. Premiere. Netflix
Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam: This documentary follows the life of Zach Horwitz, an aspiring actor who pulled off an audacious financial fraud in his pursuit of Hollywood power. Premiere. Prime Video
The Guest: This thriller follows a young woman who begins cleaning house for a powerful older woman who encourages her to take control of her own life, only to find herself helping cover up a murder. Series premiere: Paramount+ with Showtime
40 Acres: The descendants of African-American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War try to survive in an apocalyptic future. Premiere.: Hulu
Downey Wrote That: A documentary about Jim Downey, SNL‘s longest-running writer, and his now-legendary contributions to the comedy series. Peacock
The Lost Boys: Teenage brothers and their single mother move to a California beach town only to find it’s overrun with vampires. Which, when you think of it, isn’t the best environment for vampires? Anyway, a Gen X classic right here. 8:45 p.m., IFC
SATURDAY
Saturday Night Live: Sabrina Carpenter hosts and is the musical guest. 10:30 p.m., NBC
Poltergeist: The movie that made me love horror movies. 7 p.m., BBC America
Frankenstein: Not the Jacob Elordi one, the Boris Karloff one. 7 p.m., TCM
SUNDAY
Tracker: Jensen Ackles is back for the third season premiere. 7 p.m., CBS
2025 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards: I’m embarrassed that I hadn’t heard of this horror film awards ceremony until just now, but they celebrate the best in scary movies. And this year’s nominations are a doozy, between Sinners, Longlegs, The Substance, Bring Her Back, Heretic, Nosferatu, and the others, the voters have a hard choice ahead of them. 8 p.m., Shudder
Misery: Kathy Bates’ Oscar-winning performance is a masterclass, “dirty birdie.” 7 p.m., Sundance
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune(new) | 20/20 |
| CBS | Fire Country (new) |
Sheriff Country (new) |
Boston Blue (new) |
| CW | Penn & Teller: Fool Us (new) |
Masters of Illusion (new) |
| FOX | College Football (live) |
Local |
| NBC | On Brand with Jimmy Fallon (new) |
Dateline |
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| SAT. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |
| ABC | College Football (live) |
News/Local |
| CBS | FBI (repeat) |
Tracker (repeat) |
48 Hours | News/Local |
| FOX | College Football (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | College Football (live) |
News/ Local |
Saturday Night Live (Sabrina Carpenter) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | America’s Funniest Home Videos (new) |
Edward Scissorhands |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | Tracker (new) |
The Road (new) |
DMV (repeat) |
| The CW | Trivial Pursuit (new) |
The Day After Tomorrow | Local/News |
| FOX | NFL Football (live) |
The OT (live) |
The Simpsons (new) |
Universal Basic Guys (new) |
Krap-opolis (new) |
Bob’s Burgers (new) |
Local/News |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football (live) |