TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS 8:30 PM* American Housewife
8 PM^ Nature Animal lovers from around the world watched in horror last year as horrific Australian brushfires devastated that country, killing between 1 and 3 billion wild creatures in that inferno. The new episode “Australian Bushfire Rescue” chronicles the tireless volunteer efforts to rescue what remains of this once-flourishing environment as well as rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife that beat the odds and survived. What emerges is an inspiring and poignant story of animal and human resilience as Australia rises from the ashes. 8 PMGDevils Massimo’s (Alessandro Borghi) traders fall into a trap set by Dominic (Patrick Dempsey) when they disobey Massimo’s orders and speculate on the Irish crisis. In the aftermath, Dominic intervenes to rescue the Irish bank. Massimo is about to discover the truth about why Dominic denied him the promotion, but when Vicky (guest star Lorna Brown) interrogates him after she finds a secret dossier, the whole investigation is abruptly shut down by someone on high. Laia Costa and Lars Mikkelsen also star. 8 PM( HGTV) Martha Knows Best Lifestyle expert Martha Stewart returns for her second season of showcasing her seasonal gardening, landscaping and decor at her property in Bedford, N.Y. The first four half-hour episodes (out of eight) focus on autumn, starting with Stewart’s favorite holiday, Halloween. Over the years, she has demonstrated her flair for elaborate and creatively spooky costumes, decor and treats, and she shows viewers how she celebrates All Hallows’ Eve safely at home. Future episodes will feature Thanksgiving preparations and autumnal floral arrangements, plus fall planting and harvesting.
Since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered this sitcom in the middle of filming the Season 4 finale, that season-ending episode, “Graduation,” now serves as the Season 5 premiere. The story finds Katie (Katy Mixon) desperately trying to appease Principal Ablin (Jerry Lambert) to ensure that Taylor (Meg Donnelly) graduates high school, while Greg (Diedrich Bader) finishes ghostwriting a celebrity’s book.