What To Watch: World Series Begins, Bachelorette's First Date And More

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow (AP)

On TV this Tuesday: The Misery Index returns, The Bachelorette embarks on her first one-on-one date and the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Tampa Bay Rays in the Fall Classic. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

Showtimes for October 20, 2020

7:30 PM ET

MLB World Series

Fox

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Tampa Bay Rays, live from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. [polldaddy poll=10632020]

8:00 PM ET

The Bachelorette

ABC

Clare and Jason embark on the first one-on-one date; 10 of her suitors compete in a dodgeball tournament. (Is this season bait-and-switching us?)

The Haves and the Have Nots

OWN

Veronica makes moves to remain one step ahead of her enemies. (Fall behind? Read Episode 18 recap.)

Swamp Thing

The CW

Abby searches Alec's lab for a cure after Harlan is stricken with the "green flu."

The Voice

NBC

The Blind Auditions resume on Night 2, as Kelly, John, Blake and Gwen continue their search for the next singing phenomenon.

9:00 PM ET

Tell Me a Story

The CW

Ashley finds a moment of solace with Beau; Maddie gets cold feet; at her estranged father’s funeral, Simone learns more about her (evil?) stepmother.

10:00 PM ET

The FBI Declassified

CBS

The second installment focuses on a 2018 serial bomber case in Austin, Texas. (Get CBS premiere dates.)

Transplant

NBC

Bashir and Amira find themselves in a precarious situation; Theo deals with a close-minded patient. (Watch a sneak peek.)

10:30 PM ET

Kal Penn Approves This Message

Freeform

The penultimate episode focuses on young Americans who have come together to take on the climate crisis.

The Misery Index

TBS

Fall premiere: Scenarios involve the most disgusting house guests ever, plus a dad who uses cookie money for an erotic massage. (Previously renewed.)