What to watch
October 4, 2023
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Haunted Mansion Feature Film Exclusive
Disney+
This frighteningly fun adventure inspired by the classic theme-park attraction arrives in time for Halloween. It’s a story of a woman and her son who enlist the aid of a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help them rid their home of supernatural squatters. The all-star ensemble cast includes Lakeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny Devito and Rosario Dawson.
Beckham
New Series
Netflix
This four-part docuseries tells the inside story of global soccer star and cultural icon David Beckham, offering a personal and definitive look at one of the most recognizable and scrutinized athletes in the world.
Sullivan’s Crossing
The CW, 7 p.m. New Series
Based on the book series by New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr, this Canadian family drama follows a neurosurgeon named Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan), who returns to her rural Nova Scotian hometown to reconnect with her estranged father, Sully (Gilmore Girls’ Scott Patterson), after a scandal blows up her life in Boston. Life may be a lot slower at the lakeside escape, but it can be just as messy, especially once sparks fly with campground newcomer Cal (CW vet Chad Michael Murray of One Tree Hill), who has Maggie second-guessing her relationship with beau Andrew (Allan Hawco).
Quantum Leap
NBC, 7 p.m. Season Premiere
This revival of the classic time-travel sci-fi series returns for its second season with “This Took Too Long!” Instead of leaping home as expected, Ben (Raymond Lee) finds himself in 1978 aboard a top-secret military flight, transporting mysterious cargo. When the flight comes under attack, the plot deepens as Ben and the crew discover the sobering truth behind their mission. Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park, Nanrisa Lee and Ernie Hudson also return to lead the cast. Newcomers in the second season include Eliza Taylor and Peter Gadiot.
Magnum P.I.
NBC, 8 p.m. New Episodes
The crime drama returns with the second half of its fifth and final season. In tonight’s episode, “Hit and Run,” Magnum (Jay Hernandez) and Higgins (Perdita Weeks) go to work for a dangerous and controversial client. Meanwhile, Kumu (Amy Hill) and Shammy (Christopher Thornton) help move TC (Stephen Hill) to a veterans’ rehab facility, while Rick (Zachary Knighton) flirts with a woman who works at the marina.
NOVA: Ancient Earth
PBS, 8 p.m. New Miniseries
This four-part NOVA miniseries explores various formative aspects of our planet. In the premiere episode, “Birth of the Sky,” see how early Earth was a hellscape of molten lava and barren rock bombarded by meteors and with no atmosphere at all. How did our familiar blue sky — the thin, life-giving band of gases protecting our planet — come to be?
Chucky
Syfy & USA Network, 8 p.m.
Season Premiere
Season 3 of this series based on the comedic-horror film franchise about the titular killer doll now sees Chucky (voice of Brad Dourif) ensconced with America’s first family inside the walls of the White House. How did he end up there, and how can Jake (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Bjorgvin Arnarson) and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind) possibly get to him inside of the world’s most secure residence? Meanwhile, Tiffany (voice of Jennifer Tilly) faces a looming crisis of her own as the police close in on her for “Jennifer Tilly’s” murderous rampage last season.