November Sweeps Preview Spoilers 2015

Nov. 3, "Among Us Hide": The stakes get even higher as Hunter and May continue to go after Ward and HYDRA; Daisy and Coulson begin to suspect that the ATCU may be keeping a big secret from S.H.I.E.L.D.

Nov. 10, "Chaos Theory": As Daisy and the team fight to protect Inhumans, S.H.I.E.L.D. discovers the shocking truth about one of their foes; Fitz helps Simmons recover information that could lead them back through the portal. As for the title, exec producer Jeffrey Bell notes that chaos theory "suggests there might be order or reason in chaos, that things that might seem separate actually have a connection." Hmm....

Nov. 17, "Many Heads, One Tale": As the title suggests, "It's a cool Ward story," says Bell. "And I'll leave it at that!"

Nov. 24: No new episode

Oct. 29, "Arioch Cain": In a "really high-stakes, super-intense" hour, "[Liz's] criminal identity is catching up with her, and she ends up the target of other criminals," says creator Jon Bokenkamp. "There's a bounty on her head, and that is something completely new for us."

Nov. 5, "Sir Crispin Crandall": As part of their plan to exonerate Liz, Red and his fugitive attorney, Marvin Gerard, must track down "something very unusual, hidden in a safe deposit box."

Nov. 12, "Zal Bin Hassan": Episode 7 will be "an incredibly personal one for Samar," Bokenkamp tells us. Not only is the mysterious agent "blindsided by a truth from her past," but some of her connections to Red will be revealed.

Nov. 19, "Kings of the Highway": In the Season 3 fall finale, "Everything comes to a really unexpected head," Bokenkamp shares. "Red finds himself in an incredibly dangerous position," as does Liz. "The manhunt is at the absolute peak of where it can go. This episode will have some really unexpected resolution, but at the same time asks big questions."

Nov. 1: No new episode

Nov. 8, "Gayle Makin' Bob Sled": Bob's trip to pick up an injured Gayle is derailed by an unexpected snowstorm, so Linda falls into the responsibility of cooking the turkey for the Belcher family Thanksgiving.

Nov. 15, "Nice-Capades": When a mall Santa tells the Belcher kids they're on the Naughty List, Gene, Tina and Louise stage a musical performance to ensure they'll have a present-filled Christmas morning. Henry Winkler (Happy Days) lends his voice to the episode.

Nov. 22: No new episode

Nov. 2: Preempted

Nov. 9, "Cool Boys": With Beckett away at a work function, Castle is swept up in a caper involving Detective Slaughter (returning guest star Adam Baldwin) – meaning, bro time that affords Rick a chance to vent about his muddled marriage. "What we tried to do was have a bit of the 'guy' conversation about what's happening, but put that perspective on its head," says co-showrunner Alexi Hawley. And in part due to gruff Slaughter's unexpected insights, "It ends up being a positive conversation."

Nov. 16, "The Last Seduction": All My Children alum Lindsay Price and Rescue Me's Andrea Roth are on hand for a "very fun episode" centered on Rick and Kate's first wedding anniversary, says co-showrunner Terence Paul Winter. "But how do you celebrate when you're having this weird 'time out'...? Well, they find a way." Also: Ryan and Espo attend therapy!

Nov. 23, "Mr. & Mrs. Castle": The fall finale, per its title, is a nod to Brangelina's Mr. & Mrs. Smith — namely, "the fun of the conflict in that relationship in the movie," says Hawley. On what note will it leave fans heading into an 11-week hiatus? "We're not leaving you with a cliffhanger," says Hawley, "but the promise of what it will be like when we come back."

Nov. 4, "A High Hope for a Low Heaven": "Lucious and Cookie put aside their differences in an attempt to rescue Hakeem from his abductors," promises showrunner Ilene Chaiken, but there'll be time enough for artistic and romantic endeavors, too. Jamal will reach out to "a prominent musical tastemaker to reach his potential as a mainstream artist," she says, while Andre misses a secret affair at Empire HQ taking place "right under his nose."

Nov. 11, "True Love Never": Wait, why isn't this episode titled "Secrets and Lies"? Jamal will be hiding a secret relationship from Lucious, Cookie's relationship with Laz will put Lyon Dynasty at risk and Andre will reveal a dark secret about his past.

Nov. 18, "TBD": Wait a second now... is this Hakeem's coming-home episode or is there something Lucious hasn't been telling us? "A long lost sibling returns with shocking news," teases Chaiken, while "two artists face off to crush each other in a nail-biting battle that comes down to the wire."

Nov. 2, "Mommy's Little Monster": "If people thought one Penguin was bad, wait until they see 30!" exec producer John Stephens teases. "Gotham has no idea what's coming its way."

Nov. 9, "Tonight's the Night": The tempestuous Jim/Lee/Barbara triangle "culminates in a beautiful, crazy way. Erin [Richards] absolutely crushes it," says Stephens. "The episode is just bananas. It might be my favorite so far this year."

Nov. 16, "A Bitter Pill to Swallow": "This might be the most violent episode we've done, the closest to sort of a Kill Bill episode," Stephens warns. "Jim and Captain Barnes have their backs to the wall the entire episode, pretty much non-stop. It's a humdinger!"

Nov. 23, "The Son of Gotham": In this Stephens-penned episode, "Gordon will finally peel back the layers and figure out what has been happening with Theo Galavan. We'll also see young Bruce Wayne rise up and show a part of his character that no one has seen before."

GREY'S ANATOMY

Oct. 29: Preempted

Nov. 5, "The Me Nobody Knows": An old friend of April's re-enters her orbit and shakes things up at Grey Sloan.

Nov. 12, "Something Against You": The tension between Callie and Meredith intensifies. (Thanks a ton, Penny!)

Nov. 19, Title TBA: Owen finds himself struggling with an issue from his past, and he's extremely resistant to discuss it with his Grey Sloan family. (Rumor has it the personal problem involves a person.)

Oct. 30, "The Grimm Identity": Picking up immediately after his mother's beheading and Juliette's death, Nick is on a frenzied mission and must decide what course he wants to take. In other words: No more Mr. Nice Grimm? Also: Adalind goes into labor, and something is afoot with the Wesen of Portland.

Nov. 6, "Clear and Wesen Danger": Rosalee and Monroe help Nick make the necessary preparations now that he's a dad; Captain Renard assigns Hank a new partner.

Nov. 13, "The Lost Boys": Remember Wendy from Peter Pan? Well, there won't be anything to sing about when Rosalee is kidnapped by a band of orphaned children who want her to be their mother figure.

Nov. 20, "Maiden Quest": Nick and Hank investigate the bodies that pile up after a wealthy mobster sends three suitors on a quest to win the hand of his daughter (Californication's Madeline Zima). Also, a surprise visitor interrupts Nick and Adalind's attempts to adjust to life at home.

Oct. 29, "Two Birds, One Millstone": Annalise defends a transgender professor accused of murdering her husband. Meanwhile, we're introduced to a "a mysterious, interesting character" named Philip (played by Manhattan's Jefferson White), says creator and showrunner Pete Nowalk.

Nov. 5, "I Want You to Die": Famke Janssen's Eve returns — under mysterious circumstances. "It's more complicated than a love triangle," Nowalk teases of the Annalise-Eve-Nate dymanic. "It's also a legal quagmire." Meanwhile, that pesky ADA Sinclair looks to pin another murder charge on Nate.

Nov. 12, "Hi, I'm Philip": We'll learn a lot more about the aforementioned Philip in the episode that bears his name, says Nowalk, but he's mum on details. "Not knowing what you're gonna get — that's a lot more fun, isn't it?" he asks, with a laugh.

Nov. 19, "What Did We Do?": The winter finale will answer a lot of questions — and it may leave the hashtag #HTGAWMOMG in your brain. "You're going to be really shocked by who shot Annalise, why they shot Annalise and it even goes beyond that," Nowalk promises. "Everything comes to a head. You'll find out who killed Emily Sinclair. You're going to find out a lot in that episode."

Nov. 4: Preempted for CMA Awards

Nov. 11, "Can't Get Used to Losing You": Rayna's concern over Deacon going into business with Frank, an old friend from AA, causes strife between the lovers.

Nov. 18, "Unguarded Moments": Family life — including Rayna's desire to turn down the record deal Sony is offering Maddie — distracts her from her work with Highway 65's biggest artist: Markus. Gunnar's new lady, Erin, is a thorn in Scarlett's side while on tour.

Nov. 25: No new episode

Nov. 3, "16 Years": The murder of a retired Navy Lt. Commander forces Ducky to reveal his participation in a "secret society" that solves cold cases. Jessica Walter (Arrested Development) guest-stars.

Nov. 10, "Saviors": In the course of a rescue in the Sudan, DiNozzo reunites with Dr. Jeanne Benoit (played by Scottie Thompson). "There aren't many, but she is one 'that got away,'" says showrunner Gary Glasberg, "so that takes us into all kinds of Tony DiNozzo folklore that we haven't touched on in ages." Joel Grestch reprises his role as Special Agent Stan Burley, while Jon Cryer's Dr. Taft returns "when Gibbs hits a surprising hurdle in his recovery."

Nov. 17, "Day in Court": Salli Richardson returns as lawyer Carrie Clark for "a twisty-turny legal mystery," says Glasberg. "Parallel to that in a really significant way, we learn disturbing things about Bishop's personal life." Cue Jamie Bamber as Ellie's husband, Jake.

Nov. 24, "Blood Brothers": While Gibbs & Co. tackle a "Saving Private Ryan-type" mission, Bishop spends Thanksgiving back home with her mom (Bionic Woman's Lindsay Wagner).

ONCE UPON A TIME

Nov. 1, "The Bear and the Bow": Belle travels to DunBroch with Merida, where the duo is tempted to use Dark Magic on a dangerous quest.

Nov. 8, "Nimue": Emma goes on a quest that brings her face-to-face with Merlin's tragic past.

Nov. 15, two hours: In "Birth," Hook risks everything to uncover the truth about what Emma did in Camelot. Then in "The Bear King," Red and Mulan (Meghan Ory and Jamie Chung) return to help Merida uncover the truth about her father's death.

Nov. 22: Preempted for American Music Awards

Nov. 1, "God": Miranda uses an unorthodox means of teaching the NATs surveillance: "She assigns them herself and her family," executive producer Joshua Safran tells TVLine. But it may not go exactly as she hopes "Surveillance is opening a window into a room you're not supposed to see into," he continues, adding that the theme encompasses "all stories, present and future, in that episode."

Nov. 8, "Go": The recruits undergo their first physical, practical and written exams. "That episode has very specific twist to it, which is [that] an exercise goes awry, and the question arises about whether what's happening is real or if it's just another part of the test," Safran says.

Nov. 15, Title TBD: "More than one of our major stories comes to a close," Safran teases.

Nov. 22: No new episode

Oct. 29, "Get Out of Jail Free": Fitz and Olivia are presented with a shocking plan that might just make all of their troubles go away, and Mellie is put through the ringer when confronted about her troubled marriage. Meanwhile, the Gladiators continue to defend Olivia, and Susan turns to David for advice.

Nov. 5, "Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance": While Fitz is focused on winning back the American people, he makes a shocking discovery; OPA takes on a new client, but Olivia seems preoccupied keeping her own secrets; Elizabeth North sets her sights on a new agenda.

Nov. 12, "Rasputin": A whole new (and surprising) side of Rowan will emerge.

Nov. 19, "Baby, It's Cold Outside": Newbie politician Mellie makes her mark as a senator.

Oct. 29, "I Carry Your Heart With Me": Mary Louise and Nora attend the "Heaven & Hell Ball," which leads to as much "death and destruction" as you'd expect, exec producer Caroline Dries says. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline must face their own issues: "All he wants to do is grab his girlfriend and make out with her, but it's like kissing a wall of vervain."

Nov. 5, "Live Through This": Damon and Stefan team up with Valerie "against her will" to figure out their Lily problem. "The three of them on the road is a funny dynamic because Damon just figured out, 'Oh, this is V-Card Valerie, the one Stefan slept with!'" The other awkward pairing is Bonnie/Enzo, who develop a "funny, banter-filled relationship" in their conflicting quests for the Phoenix Stone.

Nov. 12, "Best Served Cold": When Lily realizes she has everything she ever wanted except her sons' love, she throws a mixer with the heretics "to show her children they can live together peacefully." But things get messy when Damon and Stefan show up with "a very clear agenda."

Nov. 19, "Mommie Dearest": Season 7's "Thanksgiving episode" has a flashback to Stefan and Damon's childhood before anyone in their fam became a vamp. "It brings the brothers together in an interesting way; I love seeing them both as children, which we've never done before."