What to watch
THURSDAY
October 26, 2023
All times Pacific. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Stay Out
BET+ Original Film
California businessman Donovan Jones (Kareem J. Grimes) travels to rural Georgia to fulfill the wishes of his recently departed Aunt Velma (Janessa Morgan) and Uncle Rufus (Christopher Sky), who made him the sole beneficiary of their estate. There, he learns that Rufus was brutally murdered. In life, Rufus and Velma practiced black magic; in death, Rufus will possess and use Donovan as a vessel to murder those who killed him, as well as their descendants.
Pluto
Netflix New Series
Based on the acclaimed and award-winning Japanese manga of the same name, this anime series is a suspense drama set in a neo-futuristic world where humans and high-functioning robots live in complete harmony.
Hell’s Kitchen
FOX, 8 p.m.
The chefs will taste and identify mystery proteins as quickly as possible in the infamous Surf & Turf relay challenge. Dolph Lundgren and Paula Abdul make guest appearances in the new episode “Just Bring the DARN Fish!”
Son of a Critch
The CW, 8 p.m. Season Premiere
In the first episode of the second season, “Growing Apart,” Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is devastated to learn that Fox (Sophia Powers) found a new boyfriend over the summer.
Run the Burbs
The CW, 8:30 p.m. Season Premiere
In the first episode of the second season, titled “In Phocus,” Andrew (Andrew Phung) interviews for his dream job and Camille (Rakhee Morzaria) holds a focus group for her business launch.
Children Ruin Everything
The CW, 9 p.m.
In “Fairness,” Nisha (Veena Sood) is feeling burned out from babysitting duties and announces her retirement from childcare.
LEGO Masters
FOX, 9 p.m.
The worlds of LEGO and Cirque du Soleil come together in this new episode’s thrilling showdown. The duos will divide into two big teams to construct a mesmerizing show consisting of four breathtaking acts that are sure to leave viewers spellbound.
Transplant
NBC, 9 p.m.
In “Hospital Beige,” Bash (Hamza Haq) helps a woman whose ketamine therapy has gone awry; Mags (Laurence Leboeuf) loses confidence in her new boss; June (Ayisha Issa) takes a risk to help Bash; and Theo (Jim Watson) reunites with a former patient whose young life hangs in the balance.
Everyone Else Burns
The CW, 9:30 p.m. New Series
The CW picked up the six-episode first season of this sinfully clever British comedy about the hyper-religious Lewis family and their preparations for the impending end of days. David (Simon Bird) and Fiona (Kate O’flynn) contend with their own imperfections while trying to raise teenager Rachel (Amy Jameskelly) and her younger brother, Aaron (Harry Connor).
Explorer: Lake of Fire
Nat Geo, 10 p.m.
In 2018, satellite imagery captured a mysterious “thermal anomaly” on an unexplored volcano at the ends of the earth. What lies inside could provide new clues to help predict volcanic eruptions around the globe. But the island is so remote — and conditions are so extreme — no one has ever been able to reach the top to investigate what lies inside. Until now.
The Haunted Museum
Travel Channel, 10 p.m.; also streams on Max Season Premiere
This anthology series of short horror films based on objects on display in Ghost Adventures star Zak Bagans Haunted Museum in Las Vegas returns for Season 2. The season premiere is centered around the famed Bunny Ranch Brothel, where Dennis Hof, the owner of the legal bordello, died on the bed that is said to have a sordid and evil history.