Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.
On TV this Friday: “Tulsa King” and “The Rainmaker” kick off new seasons, “Dark Matter” and “MobLand” drop new episodes, and Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas begins.
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Showtimes for October 16, 2026
Dark Matter
As unexpected reunions unfold, Agent MacNamara sees for himself what the box can do.
The Death of Robin Hood
Robin Hood (Hugh Jackman) finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last, until a mysterious woman (Jodie Comer) offers him a chance at salvation.
The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable
The documentary tells the true story of an outsider whose determination lands him inside the Wu-Tang Clan’s inner circle, where he helps create an album that sparks global controversy.
Heather McMahan: By a Thread
The comic discusses being canceled by golf, the MAGA-sphere attempting to claim her, and her husband’s kidney stones in her new special.
KATSEYE: Wild Hearts
The documentary chronicles KATSEYE’s rise from “Dream Academy” to global pop stardom, featuring never-before-seen footage, fan videos, and interviews with the group members.
Kill Jackie
Jackie sets out to find Zigor, the founder of the Demons; after learning key information, she enlists his help to eliminate the remaining Demons.
Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
In Stockholm, a duo sacrifices their Star to build a new restaurant; a chef hunts new flavors in Lapland.
Masterplan
A legendary thief (Stanley Tucci) recruits two young strangers (Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo) to help him steal the Mona Lisa, then reveals that they are long-lost siblings… and he is their father.
MobLand
Conrad declares war, stacking bodies and turning the Cotswolds into a fortress; a hit hurtles the Harrigans into all-out chaos.
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald
The documentary traces Macdonald’s life and career, from his rise on “Saturday Night Live” to his enduring influence on stand-up and television comedy, told entirely through archival footage, personal photos, and rare home videos.
Sacrifice
At a glitzy charity gala, a movie star (Chris Evans) facing an existential crisis is taken hostage by a radical warrior (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her followers.
Tenzing
A gifted Himalayan climber (Genden Phuntsok) joins a British expedition to Mount Everest, where he and New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston) attempt to become the first to reach its summit; Caitríona Balfe, Willem Dafoe, and Thinley Lhamo co-star.
Tulsa King
Season 4 premiere: As Dwight leads his crew toward legitimacy — striking deals and expanding their empire — his world abruptly fractures.
‘Tis the Season for Setups
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A party planner (Amanda Schull) organizes a ski resort’s annual holiday party, bringing her together with the ski instructor and son of the lodge’s owner (Victor Webster); Barbara Niven co-stars.
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Kimberly Perry, Lisa Loeb, and Ally Brooke spin the wheel for charity.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
The Jacobite Army fights against the loyalists at the Battle of Sheriffmuir; men on both sides fight for their lives and for the future of Scotland, while Ellen and Julia face their own dangers.
Sheriff Country
A high-stakes undercover sting puts Mickey’s trust in Wes and Eva to the test; a breakthrough in a 30-year-old cold case forces a family to confront a long-buried secret.
Fire Country
When a fast-moving wildfire threatens Edgewater, Station 42 and Three Rock battle increasingly dangerous conditions in an effort to contain the blaze.
Tip Toe
When Clive meets Diane, a chance of romance makes him confess long-held secrets; a shock discovery makes his war with Leo escalate, and both households hurtle toward danger.
Boston Blue
As Danny and Lena follow a promising lead in the attack on Detective Rodgers with the help of her father, they find themselves in an intense standoff with a dangerous biker gang.
Kate Berlant: Parmesan
In her debut HBO special, Kate Berlant reflects on various modern conundrums including phone addiction and the evolving nature of sexuality.
The Rainmaker
Season 2 premiere: Rudy faces newfound attention as Deck fixates on a letter sent from juvenile detention.
S.W.A.T.: Exiles
Called to account for a mission gone sideways, Hondo and the Exiles are forced to relive a hostage rescue disguised as an ICE raid.
