TV Episode Summaries for
20th October 2014

Madam Secretary Season 1, Episode 5

Blame Canada

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on CBS

When Elizabeth faces the daunting task of negotiating with Iran over their escalating nuclear program, she is determined to deal with the situation in a peaceful manner, despite the President's position of using military action. Jason has new admiration for his father when he interviews him for a school report.

The Simpsons Season 26, Episode 4

Treehouse of Horror XXV

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on FOX

In a Halloween-theme episode Bart reads Aramaic symbols from the bottom of his desk and he and Lisa are transported to an alternate world filled with demons. Also, Moe organizes a "Clockwork Orange"-ish gang in which member Dum (Homer) falls for a young lady (Marge) who wants him to quit. In a homage to "The Others", the Simpsons reconnect with their earlier incarnations from the Tracey Ullman era.

Once Upon a Time Season 4, Episode 4

The Apprentice

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on ABC

After Emma asks Hook out on a real first date, Hook visits Mr. Gold and asks for his hand to be reattached so that he can embrace her with both hands. Henry and Mary Margaret try to offer hope to Regina when she becomes frustrated over not being able to find a cure to save a frozen Marian. Will Scarlet attempts to break into the Storybrooke library to find a special book. Rumplestiltskin seeks a magical box that the Sorcerer's apprentice is guarding.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 2, Episode 4

Halloween II

Airs: 12:30am - 1:00am on NBC

The Peralta/Holt annual Halloween bet continues when Jake challenges the Captain that he can steal his watch before midnight. Meanwhile, Gina is upset that her dance team, Floorgasm, kicks her off the squad and Terry confronts her about her bad attitude.

Resurrection Season 2, Episode 4

Old Scars

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on ABC

Margaret convinces Lucille to host a dinner to celebrate Jacob's return, but unexpected guests strain relations in the Langston family to the breaking point. Meanwhile, Bellamy continues to research the history of the mysterious bones, and Rachael receives unsettling news about her baby.

Bar Rescue Season 4, Episode 3

Schmuck Dynasty

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on SPIKE

A Staten Island bar that is overrun by customers who are cooking their own food and getting their drinks, due to the employees poor work ethic and the owner's hands off approach in running the bar. Jon must re-ignite the owner's fire and teach the staff why they need to do their own work.

Family Guy Season 13, Episode 3

Baking Bad

Airs: 1:00am - 1:30am on FOX

Lois and Peter decide to go into business together and they open a cookie store, but Peter takes some unorthodox approaches to attract customers.

Meanwhile, Brian worries about Stewie once he becomes addicted to cough syrup.

Guy's Grocery Games Season 3, Episode 7

Fan-Tastic Food

Airs: 1:00am - 1:30am on Food Network

The chefs are thrown into the deep end when asked to make a five-star seafood dinner using Five Ingredients or Less. Next, the chefs play a new game inspired by an online fan - lasagna will never be the same! With only two chefs remaining, winning is not as easy as ABC when they try to make their ultimate burger.

The Good Wife Season 6, Episode 5

Shiny Objects

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on CBS

When Dean and Alicia represent a former chief executive officer who is suing the company that fired her, they face off with Elsbeth Tascioni and Rayna Hecht; a hacker threatens Florrick/Agos/Lockhart by taking control of their files.

The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 2

Strangers

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on AMC

Rick leads a risky mission for a possible small reward when the supplies run low.

Boardwalk Empire Season 5, Episode 7

Friendless Child

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on HBO

At war with Luciano, Nucky looks to hold onto his assets in Atlantic City. Willie and Eli become involved in Nucky's war. Maranzano meets his fate. Nucky reads Gillian's letter from the hospital. In 1897, Mabel and Nucky argue about a young runaway from Trenton, while Nucky does a discreet favor for the Commodore.

Homeland Season 4, Episode 4

Iron in the Fire

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on Showtime

Carrie gets a tip from Redmond regarding Quinn's lead. Saul calls in a favor with an old friend in the Pakistani military. Fara uncovers a deep-rooted conspiracy.

Transporter Season 2, Episode 4

Boom

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on Movie Central

Frank and Cat deliver a suitcase in the Sahara Desert, but find themselves stranded overnight.

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Season 4, Episode 4

Vietnam

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on CNN

Parts Unknown travels to the host's "first love", with a look at Hue, a city in central Vietnam, including excursions to the Dong Ba market, Vinh Moc tunnels, the Duyen Anh restaurant, and the Citadel. Sampled dishes include Com Hen, Bun Bo Hue and a special bird's nest soup.

Mulaney Season 1, Episode 3

Halloween

Airs: 1:30am - 2:00am on FOX

When John uses his late neighbor Lapidus' jokes for Lou's monologue, he finds himself willing to rob the man's grave to get more of his material and prove his worth at work.

Talking Dead Season 4, Episode 2

Strangers (LIVE)

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on AMC

The discussion tonight live is about tonight's episode of Walking Dead "Strangers".

Manhattan Season 1, Episode 13

Perestroika

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on WGN america

Frank is given a life-changing opportunity; Charlie finds himself in the U.S. Army's hot seat.

The Affair Season 1, Episode 2

Season 1, Episode 2

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on Showtime

As the Butler estate readies for the annual summer party, Noah can't escape the allure of the mysterious Alison. She, meanwhile, bends under the emotional debt owed to her mother-in-law. But as aspects of their separate lives start to weave together, the two are forced to consider an inevitability.

CSI Season 15, Episode 4

The Book of Shadows

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on CBS

A chemistry teacher's science experiment goes wrong, leading the team to believe foul play is involved.

Revenge Season 4, Episode 4

Meteor

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on ABC

Emily is shaken to her core by an unexpected revelation. Victoria sinks her claws deeper into David.

Comic Book Men Season 4, Episode 2

Walt's Treehouse

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on AMC

A returning customer brings in a toy that Walt always coveted; an aspiring student brings in an autographed book.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Season 1, Episode 21

Military Translators, Supreme Court

Airs: 3:00am - 3:30am on HBO

Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews Mohammad, one translator who made it out.

Cameras aren't allowed in the Supreme Court, so most coverage of our most important cases looks like garbage. We fixed that problem with real animals and fake paws.

Only Connect Season 10, Episode 8

Nordiphiles v Nightwatchmen

Airs: 8:30pm - 9:00pm on BBC TWO

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts as a team of Norway enthusiasts takes on three nightwatchmen in the general knowledge quiz. The contestants must use patience, lateral thinking and sheer inspiration to make connections between four things that may appear at first not to be linked, with one set of clues consisting of Ruddigore, Straw Dogs, Jamaica Inn and Doc Martin. The winning team goes straight through to the next stage of the competition, while the losers will come back for a second chance.

Grantchester Season 1, Episode 3

Series 1, Episode 3

Airs: 9:00pm - 10:00pm on ITV

Guy and Amanda ask Sidney to perform their wedding ceremony and the upset vicar hits the bottle. After Mrs Maguire points out he is failing in his duties he decides to take a break from drinking and assisting in criminal investigations. Sidney helps Leonard as he moves into the vicarage, and assists parishioner Isabel as she gets ready for her upcoming wedding to new man in town called Arthur. After Daisy is found dead, her mother calls in Geordie to investigate. Sidney ends up being reluctantly being dragged into the investigation.

New Tricks Season 11, Episode 10

The Queen's Speech

Airs: 9:00pm - 10:00pm on BBC One

A time capsule is dug-up and is found to contain the cassette tape made by murdered schoolgirl Amy Taskerland. It was in 1983 when sixteen year-old Amy was murdered on the night of her school disco. The UCOS team interview Amy's best friend Harriet as well as the current headmaster, Mr Hines. Dan analyses the strange mix of music and poetry Amy had recorded. However he soon discovers that the tape was made for the Queen and was only intended for broadcast in the event of a nuclear war. The team have to unravel whether the possession of the recording had lead to her murder. The team also are aware that Robert Strickland is keeping his own secret from them. To the team he seems troubled and keeps joining them at the pub.

8 Out of 10 Cats Season 18, Episode 3

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by guests Roisin Conaty, Craig Revel Horwood, Tom Rosenthal and Rob Delaney to discuss and dissect the events that set the British public's chins wagging over the past week. Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent panel show.

Glue Season 1, Episode 6

Series 1, Episode 6

Airs: 10:00pm - 11:00pm on E4

James is in custody and the police force throw Ruth a party for bringing him in. However Ruth has her doubts that James is guilty. James uses his one call from the police station to contact his friends. He needs one of them to find out who the mysterious man is.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 28, Episode 4

Kerry Godliman, James Acaster, Har Mar Superstar and Nicole Scherzinger are on the panel this week.

Plebs Season 2, Episode 6

The Candidate

Airs: 10:00pm - 10:30pm on ITV2

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?
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