Please note:
• The season finale of PENN & TELLER: FOOL US, “An Egg-Cellent Trick,” airs Monday, October 5 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season finale of SIGNIFICANT MOTHER, “Not About Bob,” airs Monday, October 5 (9:30-10:00 pm)
• The season premiere of THE FLASH, “The Man Who Saved Central City,” will air on Tuesday, October 6 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of iZOMBIE, “Grumpy Old Liv,” will premiere on Tuesday, October 6 (9:00-10:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of ARROW, “Green Arrow,” will air on Wednesday, October 7 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of SUPERNATURAL, “Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire,” will air on Wednesday, October 7 (9:00-10:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, “Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take,” will air on Thursday, October 8 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of THE ORIGINALS “For the Next Millennium,” will air on Thursday, October 8 (9:00-10:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of REIGN, “Three Queens, Two Tigers,” will air on Friday, October 9(8:00-9:00 pm ET)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
SEASON FINALE
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“An Egg-Cellent Trick” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
PENN & TELLER BRING MAGIC TO THE CW — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Derek Hughes, Reuben Moreland, Suzanne and Jared Kopf. British television and radio personality Jonathan Ross (“Friday Night with Jonathan Ross”) serves as host (#213). Original airdate 10/5/2015.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jeff Davis 4” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jeff Davis, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd. Original airdate 10/5/2015.
SEASON FINALE
SIGNIFICANT MOTHER
“Not About Bob” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, D) (HDTV)
MAKING CHOICES — Knowing that Jimmy (Nathaniel Buzolic) needs a little tough love in order to realize a mistake he’s just made, Nate (Josh Zuckerman) enlists Sam (guest star Emma Fitzpatrick) and Atticus’ (guest star Jay Ali) help to drive home his point. Elsewhere, Lydia (Krista Allen) finds herself at a crossroads and takes advice from her boss Parker (guest star Erin Cardillo), while Harrison (special guest star Jonathan Silverman) comes to a realization about his marriage to Lydia. Tripp Reed directed the episode written by Erin Cardillo & Richard Keith (#109). Original airdate 10/5/2015.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
SEASON PREMIERE
THE FLASH
“The Man Who Saved Central City” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
BARRY DECIDES HE NEEDS TO PROTECT THE CITY ON HIS OWN — Picking up months after the Singularity attacked Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) is still struggling to forgive himself for Eddie’s death. Concerned about putting his friends in danger, Barry has pushed everyone away and has chosen to protect the city on his own. When a meta-human named Atom Smasher (guest star Adam Copeland) attacks the city, Iris (Candice Patton) tells Barry that he needs to let his friends help him protect the citizens of Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco (Carlos Valdes) helps Joe (Jesse L. Martin) with his Meta Task Force. Ralph Hemecker directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg and teleplay by Andrew Kreisberg & Gabrielle Stanton (#201). Original airdate 10/6/2015.
SEASON PREMIERE
iZOMBIE
“Grumpy Old Liv” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
ADAM ROSE (“VERONICA MARS”) GUEST STARS — Liv (Rose McIver) consumes the brains of a cantankerous old man to help gain insight into his death. After receiving an anonymous call on the tipster hotline, Liv and Detective Babineax (Malcolm Goodwin) stop by the residence of Byron Thistlewaite (guest star Adam Rose), to question the mysterious caller. Meanwhile, Ravi (Rahul Kohli) suspects that Major (Robert Buckley) might be experiencing a side effect of the cure, and Liv pays Blaine (David Anders) a surprise visit. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Rob Thomas (#201). Original airdate 10/6/2015.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
SEASON PREMIERE
ARROW
“Green Arrow” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
MY NAME IS THE GREEN ARROW — Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Felicity’s (Emily Bett Rickards) blissful getaway is cut short when Thea (Willa Holland) and Laurel (Katie Cassidy) pay them a visit and tell Oliver they need his help back in Star City. The city has been attacked by “Ghosts,” assassins led by a dangerous man named Damien Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough). However, when Oliver returns, Diggle (David Ramsey) makes it very clear that he doesn’t want Oliver on the team. Thor Freudenthal directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti & Beth Schwartz and teleplay by Marc Guggenheim & Wendy Mericle (#401). Original airdate 10/7/2015.
SEASON PREMIERE
SUPERNATURAL
“Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
THE WINCHESTERS FACE THEIR BIGGEST THREAT EVER — Picking up where the finale left off, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) must deal with the Darkness that has been unleashed. Castiel (Misha Collins) deals with the effects of Rowena’s (Ruth Connell) spell and recalls his brutal battle with Crowley (Mark A. Sheppard). Robert Singer directed the episode written by Jeremy Carver (#1102). Original air date 10/7/2015.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
SEASON PREMIERE
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
“Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
LIFE WITHOUT ELENA — After a twisted plan left the life of his girlfriend Elena linked to that of his best friend Bonnie (Kat Graham), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is forced to navigate his new reality without the love of his life. A newly empowered Bonnie has decided that she will be Damon’s moral compass and keeps a close eye on him as he, in turn, cautiously keeps tabs on Alaric (Matt Davis), following the loss of his fiancĂ©e Jo. Meanwhile, as he waits for Caroline (Candice King) to sort out her emotions, Stefan (Paul Wesley) takes an active role in protecting the town from Lily (guest star Annie Wersching) and her family of Heretics, who have wasted no time wreaking havoc in Mystic Falls. Elsewhere, Enzo (Michael Malarkey) struggles to find his place in Lily’s new life, and is quickly forced to decide where his true loyalties lie. Finally, with the stakes higher than ever, Matt (Zach Roerig), who has recently completed his deputy training program, teams up with Stefan and Caroline to put a stop to the Heretics, but an unexpected turn of events leaves one of them in a dangerous position. Pascal Verschooris directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#701). Original airdate 10/8/2015.
SEASON PREMIERE
THE ORIGINALS
“For the Next Millennium” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
A WAR BREWING BETWEEN THE SIRE LINES — Months following their violent and deadly showdown with the powerful witch Dahlia, a rift continues to divide brothers Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies), while Freya (Riley Voekel) searches for a way to heal their fractured bond and return their family to the way they once were. Meanwhile, Klaus’ suspicion piques when he learns that an old vampire friend named Lucien (guest star Andrew Lees) has arrived to New Orleans with a mysterious agenda involving the Mikaelson’s remaining sire lines. Elsewhere, Elijah questions whether he can truly forgive his brother for his mounting offenses, while Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) struggles with being cursed to her wolf form in the bayou. In the French Quarter, Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) and Cami (Leah Pipes) assist Detective Kinney (guest star Jason Dohring) after a series of gruesome discoveries are made, leading them to believe they may have a serial killer on the loose. Finally, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), who has regained control of the French Quarter once again, tries a new strategy to recruit vampires, while Davina (Danielle Campbell), who is now Regent to the New Orleans witches, makes a decision that will find her and Marcel on opposite sides of an escalating conflict. Lance Anderson directed the episode written by Michael Narducci (#301). Original airdate 10/8/2015.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
SEASON PREMIERE
REIGN
“Three Queens, Two Tigers” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DS) (HDTV)
ONLY ONE QUEEN WILL REIGN — Queen Mary (Adelaide Kane) struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth’s (Rachel Skarsten) campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Queen Catherine (Megan Follows). Meanwhile, with Francis’ (Toby Regbo) fate at odds and Elizabeth distracted by temptation in her first love, Robert Dudley (Charlie Carrick), both queens struggle to rule. Torrance Coombs, Celina Sinden, Anna Popplewell, Jonathan Keltz, Craig Parker and Rose Williams star. Holly Dale directed the episode written by Laurie McCarthy (#201). Original airdate 10/9/2015.
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
“The Girl Who Became Bootyful” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
THE MODELS SHOOT A MUSIC VIDEO — The guys and girls shoot a music video for Tyra’s new beauty line, where former top model contestant Don Benjamin makes an appearance. During a photo shoot where the models have to pose in mid air, tensions run high as a few of the models have a hard time taking direction (#2210). Original airdate 10/9/2015.
• The season finale of PENN & TELLER: FOOL US, “An Egg-Cellent Trick,” airs Monday, October 5 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season finale of SIGNIFICANT MOTHER, “Not About Bob,” airs Monday, October 5 (9:30-10:00 pm)
• The season premiere of THE FLASH, “The Man Who Saved Central City,” will air on Tuesday, October 6 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of iZOMBIE, “Grumpy Old Liv,” will premiere on Tuesday, October 6 (9:00-10:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of ARROW, “Green Arrow,” will air on Wednesday, October 7 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of SUPERNATURAL, “Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire,” will air on Wednesday, October 7 (9:00-10:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, “Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take,” will air on Thursday, October 8 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of THE ORIGINALS “For the Next Millennium,” will air on Thursday, October 8 (9:00-10:00 pm ET)
• The season premiere of REIGN, “Three Queens, Two Tigers,” will air on Friday, October 9(8:00-9:00 pm ET)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
SEASON FINALE
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“An Egg-Cellent Trick” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
PENN & TELLER BRING MAGIC TO THE CW — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Derek Hughes, Reuben Moreland, Suzanne and Jared Kopf. British television and radio personality Jonathan Ross (“Friday Night with Jonathan Ross”) serves as host (#213). Original airdate 10/5/2015.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jeff Davis 4” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jeff Davis, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd. Original airdate 10/5/2015.
SEASON FINALE
SIGNIFICANT MOTHER
“Not About Bob” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, D) (HDTV)
MAKING CHOICES — Knowing that Jimmy (Nathaniel Buzolic) needs a little tough love in order to realize a mistake he’s just made, Nate (Josh Zuckerman) enlists Sam (guest star Emma Fitzpatrick) and Atticus’ (guest star Jay Ali) help to drive home his point. Elsewhere, Lydia (Krista Allen) finds herself at a crossroads and takes advice from her boss Parker (guest star Erin Cardillo), while Harrison (special guest star Jonathan Silverman) comes to a realization about his marriage to Lydia. Tripp Reed directed the episode written by Erin Cardillo & Richard Keith (#109). Original airdate 10/5/2015.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
SEASON PREMIERE
THE FLASH
“The Man Who Saved Central City” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
BARRY DECIDES HE NEEDS TO PROTECT THE CITY ON HIS OWN — Picking up months after the Singularity attacked Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) is still struggling to forgive himself for Eddie’s death. Concerned about putting his friends in danger, Barry has pushed everyone away and has chosen to protect the city on his own. When a meta-human named Atom Smasher (guest star Adam Copeland) attacks the city, Iris (Candice Patton) tells Barry that he needs to let his friends help him protect the citizens of Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco (Carlos Valdes) helps Joe (Jesse L. Martin) with his Meta Task Force. Ralph Hemecker directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg and teleplay by Andrew Kreisberg & Gabrielle Stanton (#201). Original airdate 10/6/2015.
SEASON PREMIERE
iZOMBIE
“Grumpy Old Liv” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
ADAM ROSE (“VERONICA MARS”) GUEST STARS — Liv (Rose McIver) consumes the brains of a cantankerous old man to help gain insight into his death. After receiving an anonymous call on the tipster hotline, Liv and Detective Babineax (Malcolm Goodwin) stop by the residence of Byron Thistlewaite (guest star Adam Rose), to question the mysterious caller. Meanwhile, Ravi (Rahul Kohli) suspects that Major (Robert Buckley) might be experiencing a side effect of the cure, and Liv pays Blaine (David Anders) a surprise visit. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Rob Thomas (#201). Original airdate 10/6/2015.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
SEASON PREMIERE
ARROW
“Green Arrow” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
MY NAME IS THE GREEN ARROW — Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Felicity’s (Emily Bett Rickards) blissful getaway is cut short when Thea (Willa Holland) and Laurel (Katie Cassidy) pay them a visit and tell Oliver they need his help back in Star City. The city has been attacked by “Ghosts,” assassins led by a dangerous man named Damien Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough). However, when Oliver returns, Diggle (David Ramsey) makes it very clear that he doesn’t want Oliver on the team. Thor Freudenthal directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti & Beth Schwartz and teleplay by Marc Guggenheim & Wendy Mericle (#401). Original airdate 10/7/2015.
SEASON PREMIERE
SUPERNATURAL
“Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
THE WINCHESTERS FACE THEIR BIGGEST THREAT EVER — Picking up where the finale left off, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) must deal with the Darkness that has been unleashed. Castiel (Misha Collins) deals with the effects of Rowena’s (Ruth Connell) spell and recalls his brutal battle with Crowley (Mark A. Sheppard). Robert Singer directed the episode written by Jeremy Carver (#1102). Original air date 10/7/2015.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
SEASON PREMIERE
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
“Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
LIFE WITHOUT ELENA — After a twisted plan left the life of his girlfriend Elena linked to that of his best friend Bonnie (Kat Graham), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is forced to navigate his new reality without the love of his life. A newly empowered Bonnie has decided that she will be Damon’s moral compass and keeps a close eye on him as he, in turn, cautiously keeps tabs on Alaric (Matt Davis), following the loss of his fiancĂ©e Jo. Meanwhile, as he waits for Caroline (Candice King) to sort out her emotions, Stefan (Paul Wesley) takes an active role in protecting the town from Lily (guest star Annie Wersching) and her family of Heretics, who have wasted no time wreaking havoc in Mystic Falls. Elsewhere, Enzo (Michael Malarkey) struggles to find his place in Lily’s new life, and is quickly forced to decide where his true loyalties lie. Finally, with the stakes higher than ever, Matt (Zach Roerig), who has recently completed his deputy training program, teams up with Stefan and Caroline to put a stop to the Heretics, but an unexpected turn of events leaves one of them in a dangerous position. Pascal Verschooris directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#701). Original airdate 10/8/2015.
SEASON PREMIERE
THE ORIGINALS
“For the Next Millennium” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
A WAR BREWING BETWEEN THE SIRE LINES — Months following their violent and deadly showdown with the powerful witch Dahlia, a rift continues to divide brothers Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies), while Freya (Riley Voekel) searches for a way to heal their fractured bond and return their family to the way they once were. Meanwhile, Klaus’ suspicion piques when he learns that an old vampire friend named Lucien (guest star Andrew Lees) has arrived to New Orleans with a mysterious agenda involving the Mikaelson’s remaining sire lines. Elsewhere, Elijah questions whether he can truly forgive his brother for his mounting offenses, while Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) struggles with being cursed to her wolf form in the bayou. In the French Quarter, Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) and Cami (Leah Pipes) assist Detective Kinney (guest star Jason Dohring) after a series of gruesome discoveries are made, leading them to believe they may have a serial killer on the loose. Finally, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), who has regained control of the French Quarter once again, tries a new strategy to recruit vampires, while Davina (Danielle Campbell), who is now Regent to the New Orleans witches, makes a decision that will find her and Marcel on opposite sides of an escalating conflict. Lance Anderson directed the episode written by Michael Narducci (#301). Original airdate 10/8/2015.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
SEASON PREMIERE
REIGN
“Three Queens, Two Tigers” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DS) (HDTV)
ONLY ONE QUEEN WILL REIGN — Queen Mary (Adelaide Kane) struggles to hold on to her power in Scotland amidst Queen Elizabeth’s (Rachel Skarsten) campaign to sabotage her with the help of a new ally in Queen Catherine (Megan Follows). Meanwhile, with Francis’ (Toby Regbo) fate at odds and Elizabeth distracted by temptation in her first love, Robert Dudley (Charlie Carrick), both queens struggle to rule. Torrance Coombs, Celina Sinden, Anna Popplewell, Jonathan Keltz, Craig Parker and Rose Williams star. Holly Dale directed the episode written by Laurie McCarthy (#201). Original airdate 10/9/2015.
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
“The Girl Who Became Bootyful” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
THE MODELS SHOOT A MUSIC VIDEO — The guys and girls shoot a music video for Tyra’s new beauty line, where former top model contestant Don Benjamin makes an appearance. During a photo shoot where the models have to pose in mid air, tensions run high as a few of the models have a hard time taking direction (#2210). Original airdate 10/9/2015.
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