On tour with The Boss, Nicole Kidman declares war on terror & Dan Rather meets Alice Cooper!
Oct. 25 – Oct. 31
All times Eastern.
FRIDAY, Oct. 25
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Fans of “the Boss” will feel like they’re “Born to Run” to the TV for this original doc, which takes viewers along for an inside look (above) at the iconic singer, songwriter and performer with his rock-solid band on tour (Hulu).
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Documentary about a young Norwegian man who died of a degenerative muscular disease but had a profound influence on a community of World of Warcraft gamers (Netflix).
SATURDAY, Oct. 26
Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking
The late-night host takes the stage for a new standup comedy special, with a focus on his personal life (10 p.m., Max).
Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story
Heather Locklear stars in this Lifetime original as a guidance counselor who advocates an abusive form of child rearing to a spiritual-guide mom (8 p.m., Lifetime).
SUNDAY, Oct. 27
Scooby Doo! Sunday Special
Two-hour special celebrates Halloween with multiple episodes of TV’s iconic crime-solving cartoon pooch (1 p.m., MeTV).
Lioness
The Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) drama returns for season two with Nicole Kidman, above, Zoe Saldana, Michael Kelly and Morgan Freeman back for more war-waging on terrorists (Paramount+).
MONDAY, Oct. 28
Jake Makes It Easy
Chef and cookbook author Jake Cohen breaks down the myth that entertaining needs to be difficult and overwhelming in this new series as he guides viewers through the steps to make various holiday-themed dishes (FYI).
Our Texas, Our Vote
Just ahead of the 2024 presidential election, learn about the largest voter mobilization in Texas history, led by a new generation on the frontlines of one of the most crucial battleground states—and one that neither political party can ignore (10 p.m., PBS).
TUESDAY, Oct. 29
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Comedy series continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place, about a former teen with magical powers now leading a normal life—or at least trying to! David Henrie reprises his role from the original (8 p.m., Disney Channel).
Kick Start
Soccer fans will dig this doc about how the sport became so big, following Florida’s first national championship for women’s soccer in just the fourth season of the Gators’ program (8 p.m., SEC).
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30
Buy It Now
Actor JB Smoove hosts this new business competition where entrepreneurs pitch their product to Amazon execs and celebrities, with the end goal of being featured in Amazon’s “Buy It Now” store (Amazon).
The Big Interview with Dan Rather: Alice Cooper
The TV guy sits down for a candid interview with the original shock rocker of “Welcome to My Nightmare” fame (11 a.m., AXS).
THURSDAY, Oct. 31
Mistletoe Murders
Grey’s Anatomy’s Saran Drew heads the cast of this cozy mystery series about murder in s a small town—and a dollop of romance with the local detective (Hallmark+)
FX Movie Marathon
Settle in for this scare-fest with some of your favorite monsters, spooks, space aliens and bogeymen from films including Poltergeist, Glass, The Happening, The Village, The Sixth Sense and the 2018 remake of Halloween (begins 8 a.m., FX).
Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Own Words
Meet the Houston woman—Megan Javon Ruth Peet—known professionally as the singing superstar Megan Thee Sallion in this doc that examines the highs and lows of her rise to fame (Prime Video).
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What’s it like to be on the road with a punk rock band? In Hell on Wheels (University of Hell Press), former band manager Greg Jacobs recounts the nitty-gritty details and tour anecdotes about sex, drugs and rock and roll (naturally), plus recollections of members of Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, The Specials, The Ramones and others about scrapes with gangs, broken bones, TV appearances and that Spinal Tap-pish time someone dangled a promoter out a window by his ankles.
Fashion rules in Yves Saint Laurent: Inside Out (Thames & Hudson), a photographic chronicle of the iconic fashion house in the late 20th century and memories of the most enigmatic couturiers of all time. The gorgeous coffee-table book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pics of models and fashion shows, the craft of clothes-making and other behind-the-scenes artistry. It’s a visual feast for all fashionistas!
Wow! Magnum America: The United States (Thames & Hudson) is an epic visual history—a multifaced portrait of nation with imagery from photographers who shot for the world-renowned photo agency over eight decades and show just how diverse, eclectic, diverse, united and sometimes divided America has been.
Do borders really stop migration? Are nations defined by their geographical boundaries? Is Russia destined to be forever hungry for expansion? In Myths of Geography (Hanover Square), author Paul Richardson examines these and other “myths” that where happen to be on a map determines who we are, and how humans shape their geography to justify themselves.
NOW HEAR THIS
Hear one of the most lauded voices in pop music in Live in Hollywood (Rhino.com), a newly remastered set featuring all 20 songs from Linda Ronstadt’s 1980 concert at the Television Center Studios in Hollywood, Calif. Tracks include “Blue Bayou,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “You’re No Good” and “Hurt So Bad.”
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