TV Episode Summaries for
22nd October 2016

MacGyver Season 1, Episode 5

Toothpick

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

Using only an armrest, a curtain rod, and a toothpick, MacGyver must fix a sabotaged train in order to protect a whistleblower who has proof that her boss is selling weapons to U.S. enemies.

Norsemen Season 1, Episode 1

The Homecoming

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

Premiere! Viking is an epic and humorous drama series set in the Viking Age. The year is 790 and we follow the everyday life of the Vikings in the village Norheim. Between power struggle, raids and battles in a tough time offers life of good friendship, celebration and love, while being challenged by new modern trends with the introduction of soft values ??and art, bickering and jealousy, relationship problems and troublesome sibling relationship we know from modern times.

The Vampire Diaries Season 8, Episode 1

Hello, Brother

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on The CW

Months after Damon and Enzo mysteriously vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan tirelessly pushes forward with their search, while Bonnie struggles holding onto hope that they will be found. Meanwhile, a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor leaves Caroline and Alaric fearing that someone - or something - may be targeting their family. Finally, after following some mysterious clues, Stefan realizes that whatever has a hold of his brother may have a more damaging grip over him than he could have ever imagined.

Last Man Standing Season 6, Episode 5

Trick or Treat

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

Mike decides everyone in the family should dress up like each other for the annual Halloween party.

Dr. Ken Season 2, Episode 5

D.K'.s Korean Ghost Story

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

On Halloween, Allison is disappointed the holiday doesn't seem to scare Dave anymore, meaning her little boy is growing up, perhaps too fast. But that might change after D.K. tells a scary Korean gwishin (ghost) story. The Park family, as well as the gang at Welltopia, bring the story to life playing the various gwishins.

Z Nation Season 3, Episode 6

Doc Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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

The residents of a mental hospital capture Doc.

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 2, Episode 1

Where Is Josh's Friend?

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on The CW

Season 2 begins with Rebecca being convinced that Josh is in love with her, and Greg is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Paula comes to terms with what drove her obsession with Rebecca's love life; and Darryl and White Josh try to navigate their new relationship.

The Exorcist Season 1, Episode 5

Chapter Five: Through My Most Grievous Fault

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

The exorcism begins. As the storm of the century descends upon Chicago, Father Tomas and Marcus engage the demon in spiritual warfare. But the demon is ready and waiting with a few secrets of its own. Meanwhile, the demon's manipulations slowly begin to drive a wedge between members of the Rance family. Loyalties will be tested and lives will be forever changed.

Hell's Kitchen (US) Season 16, Episode 5

Walking the Plank

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

A shocking elimination forces both teams to regroup and chart a new course as they take on the Seven Seas Seafood Challenge, which gives the chefs 30 minutes to prepare a fish dish using a variety of fresh ingredients. Later, guitarist Joe Perry and singer Estelle are invited to the dinner service.

Hawaii Five-0 Season 7, Episode 5

Ke Ku 'Ana (The Stand)

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

When a cache of guns is stolen from a gun range, Five-0 discovers the culprit is intent on making a dramatic and potentially deadly statement on gun violence. Also, Kono and Adam are finally reunited when he is released from prison.

Shark Tank Season 8, Episode 5

A stay-at-home mom pitches her stylish clothing line for little ones; an 18-year-old hopes the Sharks can help spread his delicious maple syrup products to tables across America; a woman has risked everything for her simple and smart multi-use kitchen accessory; and a young man created a new type of tag for dog lovers. Also, a profile on Kevin O'Leary reveals a lesser-known side of the Shark also known as "Mr. Wonderful".

Gold Rush Season 7, Episode 2

Eye in the Sky

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on Discovery Channel

Todd Hoffman's new Oregon mine fails to deliver; Parker Schnabel's new $600,000 wash plant breaks down on its first start; Tony Beets takes to the sky to check up on his children.

Quarry Season 1, Episode 7

Carnival of Souls

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

The Broker enlists Mac to take down a top drug dealer; Olsen follows up on his suspicions.

Van Helsing Season 1, Episode 6

Nothing Matters

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

Vanessa and Susan are chased by mutated feral vampires in the sewers, arriving back at the hospital only after a hostile takeover.

Loosely Exactly Nicole Season 1, Episode 7

Brother Visits

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

Nicole's brother arrives in town for a work conference.

Blue Bloods Season 7, Episode 5

For the Community

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

Erin and Anthony try to prevent the deportation of a prominent community activist who isn't a citizen. Frank must decide if the NYPD will participate in the U.S. Marshals' high-profile raid of a local gang.

Loosely Exactly Nicole Season 1, Episode 8

Quitting

Airs: 2:30am - 3:00am on MTV

Nicole questions her career choice.

High Maintenance Season 1, Episode 6

Ex

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

The Guy pays a visit to agoraphobic Patrick, a longtime customer. The Guy seeks solace from a customer after a rough night.

The Late Show [Colbert] Season 2, Episode 29

Stephen welcomes Matt LeBlanc, from the CBS comedy series "Man With a Plan", Joy Bryant and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and a musical performance by Wyclef Jean.

Goliath Season 1, Episode 8

Citizens United

Airs: 3:59am - 4:59am on Amazon Prime Video

The trial concludes as former partners and old friends have their final showdown in court.

Thunderbirds Are Go! Season 2, Episode 1

Earthbreaker

Airs: 8:00am - 8:30am on ITV

A geological survey team gets trapped when a huge earth-breaking vehicle, controlled by a villain known only as the Mechanic, causes them to fall into a narrow crevice. As International Rescue mobilise, Lady Penelope and Parker visit the Hood in Parkmoor Scrubs prison to find out more about this mysterious new villain.

Thunderbirds Are Go! Season 2, Episode 2

Ghost Ship

Airs: 8:30am - 9:00am on ITV

A distress call from an interstellar ship called EDEN leads Alan and John to explore the wreckage. There they find space pirates and mysterious spider-like robots known as Builder Bots.

Class Season 1, Episode 1

For Tonight We Might Die

Airs: 10:00am - 11:00am on BBC Three

It's a new term at Coal Hill Academy, and students are preparing for their Autumn Prom. But when the school comes under attack, four alienated students must form an unlikely alliance to defeat them. And this incursion is only the beginning... Charlie, April, Ram and Tanya, assisted by their physics teacher Miss Quill, are charged with a great responsibility by the mysterious alien known as the Doctor: guard against the creatures of nightmare that want nothing more than to find a way through to Earth and take it for their own.

Pokemon Season 19, Episode 36

Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!

Airs: 11:00am - 11:30am on Cartoon Network

While Satoshi prepares for his final match against Alan in the Kalos League, he meets Flare-Dan's boss Fleur-de-lis. Meanwhile, Citron's Harimaron gets lost and meets Manon.

Class Season 1, Episode 2

The Coach with the Dragon Tattoo

Airs: 11:00am - 12:00pm on BBC Three

Following the tragic events at the Prom, a devastated Ram isolates himself from the other three as he struggles with his new reality. Desperate to hold himself together on the football pitch, when he thinks he witnesses someone getting skinned alive he's convinced he's cracking up. But when Tanya, Charlie and April are all confronted with the same thing: a horrific, monstrous, skin-peeling dragon, they know that they're under attack. The gang must pull together to fight against the monster, and try to keep Coal Hill safe.

Ultimate Spider-Man Season 4, Episode 23

Spider Slayers: Part 3

Airs: 1:00pm - 1:30pm on Disney XD

Spider-Man puts the Triskelion on lockdown when a mysterious villain begins to take out the heroes one at a time.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Season 3, Episode 1

History Lessons

Airs: 1:30pm - 2:00pm on Cartoon Network

A visit to an old Autobot base, reveals a new enemy with plans of his own.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 6, Episode 25

To Where and Back Again (1)

Airs: 3:00pm - 3:30pm on HUB

Without the help of Twilight Sparkle and the Mane Six, Starlight Glimmer assembles an unlikely team of heroes to defend Equestria from the return of one of its greatest threats.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 6, Episode 26

To Where and Back Again (2)

Airs: 3:30pm - 4:00pm on HUB

Starlight Glimmer leads an unlikely squad of rescuers against one of the ponies' oldest and greatest foes in order to save her friends and Equestria.

Strictly Come Dancing Season 14, Episode 10

Week 5

Airs: 6:45pm - 8:15pm on BBC One

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for another evening of glitter and glamour as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the show. Voting lines will open at the end of the programme. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dance-off in the results show.

The X Factor (UK) Season 13, Episode 17

Live Show 3

Airs: 8:00pm - 9:00pm on ITV

On the third weekend of live shows the remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of sealing their place in the competition for another week.

Casualty Season 31, Episode 9

Night of the Loving Dead

Airs: 9:00pm - 9:50pm on BBC One

Robyn faces a difficult decision, while Ethan passes up the chance of happiness for the sake of his brother.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 11, Episode 10

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the words and numbers quiz. Guest captain Richard Ayoade is joined by Rob Beckett, going up against Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman, with Adam Riches accompanying Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Rachel Riley dishing out the all-important consonants, vowels and numbers.

The Jonathan Ross Show Season 11, Episode 7

The host is joined by Cold Feet stars James Nesbitt, John Thomson and Fay Ripley, who chat about the successful revival of the drama series. Jonathan also chats to comedian Joe Lycett, and Phil Collins, who will be performing in the studio.

Black Mirror Season 3, Episode 2

Playtest

Airs: 11:59pm - 12:59am on Netflix

A thrill-seeking globetrotter visits Britain, hooks up with a woman and tests the latest in video game technology - "a device as mind-bendingly sophisticated as it is terrifying".
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