What To Watch: The Walking Dead, Doctor Who And Madam Secretary Return, DWTS: Juniors And More
On TV this Sunday: Andrew Lincoln's final Walking Dead episodes begin, Dancing With the Stars sprouts an offshoot and the future is female for Doctor Who.Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
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Showtimes for October 7, 2018
Doctor Who
Season 11 premiere (90 minutes): Jodie Whittaker makes her formal debut, as the Thirteenth Doctor falls from the night sky and forever changes the lives of Ryan Sinclair (The Force Awakens' Tosin Cole), Yasmin Khan (Hollyoaks' Mandip Gill) and Graham O'Brien (Law & Order: UK's Bradley Walsh). (An encore airs at 8 pm; learn Doctor Who basics, watch SDCC interview.)
The Circus
The newsmagazine presents a deep dive into the confirmation battle over Brett Kavanaugh; interviews include Jeff Flake, Kamala Harris and Beto O’Rourke.
Dancing With the Stars: Juniors
Spinoff premiere (120 minutes): Kiddie celebs — including, um, Honey Boo Boo — are partnered with junior pros; DWTS alumni Jordan Fisher and Frankie Muniz host.
God Friended Me
The God account connects Miles to a single mother, while Cara tries to befriend her estranged mom. (What did you think of Episode 1?)
iHeartRadio Music Festival
Night 1 of 2: Justin Timberlake, Jack White, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, Imagine Dragons, Panic! At The Disco, Kelly Clarkson and Shawn Mendes perform; Ryan Seacrest hosts. (Night 2 airs Monday at 8 pm.)
The Family Business: Trump and Taxes
30 minutes: This short docu delves into the failing New York Times' recent exposé on President Trump's shady financial history.
Chesapeake Shores
Season 3 finale: Abby must decide if she wants to stay with Mick; Bree's relationship with Simon is put to the test. (Not yet renewed.)
Family Guy
Season 17 premiere (Part 2 of 2): Brian realizes that his marriage to Jess is not what he envisioned. (Get scoop.)
Get Shorty
Season 2 finale: Miles struggles to salvage his relationship with Emma; Louis and Gladys prepare for parenthood. (Not yet renewed.)
The Walking Dead
Season 9 premiere (90 minutes): As Andrew Lincoln's final episodes get underway, Rick and the group travel to Washington, D.C. in search of the artifacts they'll need to rebuild civilization. (Talking Dead follows at 10:30; watch new opening credits.)
Ballers
Season 4 finale: Spencer take his fight up a level; Ricky jeopardizes his big comeback. (Get renewal status.)
Madam Secretary
Season 5 premiere: Former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright, General Colin Powell and Hillary Clinton advise Elizabeth on a fragile situation. (Read preview.)
Shark Tank
Season 10 premiere aka Episode 200 (special time): Pitches include a device to protect packages from burglars and an alternative to drinking straws.
Star Wars Resistance
Series premiere (60 minutes): In this animated prequel to The Force Awakens, a young pilot is recruited by Poe Dameron (voiced by Oscar Isaac) and the Resistance to spy on the First Order. (Watch trailer.)