What exactly constitutes a national emergency? For President Trump, it is clearly securing the U.S. southern border. But others have very different ideas, including gun violence, the opioid crisis and climate change, to name a few. This week THE CIRCUS compares and contrasts various perceived national emergencies and covers people on the front lines of each one.

Steve proposes opening a legitimate company to replenish the Ravens' pension. Amber presses Cole to act on the mounting violence on Metro county streets. Karen investigates her mother's claims about her father. Pete resists Victor and Lourdes' petition for sole custody of Veronica

All of Black Panther's efforts to protect Wakanda are thrown into jeopardy by a new foe.

The town of Hope Valley adjusts to the changing times while still maintaining the small-town bonds that connect them. After taking time off to care for her new baby, Elizabeth returns to teaching but soon realizes she needs more support than she could have imagined. Abigail prepares for the arrival of the telephone to Hope Valley. Bill and Gowen enter a bidding war for the town saloon. Rosemary senses a spark between Faith and Carson.

The savage group led by Alpha confronts the Hilltop in a harrowing attempt to retrieve her daughter. A supply run for the Kingdom turns into a dangerous quest.

When a blackout hits the South Side, Kevin and Veronica come up with a plan to bring the neighborhood together. Carl grows suspicious of Debbie's attempts to get closer with Kelly. Fiona receives guidance from an unexpected person and Lip has to deal with the fallout from Xan's DCFS visit.

The past actions of Black Panther and The Avengers come back to haunt them.

Khary Payton, Cooper Andrews and Alanna Masterson discuss the Season 9 episode of The Walking Dead, "Bounty".

Wayne struggles to hold on to his memories, and his grip on reality, as the truth behind the Purcell case is finally revealed.

In 2014, Bridgette and Rafi prepare for the realities of parenthood as Bridgette experiences contractions, leading her on a day of self-discovery through the streets of Boston.

Kaz and Torra investigate the disappearance of a friend and plan to free them from the First Order.

Mo takes Dawn to the Predator's Ball in an effort to raise the capital The Jammer Group needs to pay off their debts. Blair is saddled with a weekend work assignment.

Pete and Kat attend a viewing party for Ali's late-night spot on Seth Meyers' show. Tensions mount as Ali is nervous about how her set went and Kat becomes jealous of Pete's friendship with his ex.

Main story: TV psychics can make a lot of money by exploiting vulnerable people; plus, William Happer, 2018 North Carolina election fraud hearings.

When Mamie, a stylish septuagenarian, gets an unexpected offer to model in an ad campaign, she finds the experience makes her more self-conscious about her age. Meanwhile, a veterinarian suffering from depression decides to try microdosing mushrooms, with some advice from The Guy - but quickly builds up a tolerance.

Aureliano vows revenge. Angelica forms a plan to help Spadino. Cristiana's suspicions about Lele grow. Samurai pressures Sara to relocate the refugees.

As a lifetime of secrets and resentment bring the Umbrella Academy crashing down, the Hargreeves siblings realize the worst is still to come.

Sarah and the Bad Mothers battle to clear Anton's name and bring justice for Charlotte. Bindy gets tough love from her parents.

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts another second-round match as the Hotpots take on the Brews. 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 consisting of HG Wells, Beethoven, Cujo and Schnorbitz.

Warren wants to reline his pond but doesn't want to fork out the cost of a new pond liner. His annoying neighbour, Ian, appears to have relined his pond too. Warren sets about firstly dumping some old asbestos roofing and then getting the latest pond liner. He thinks by getting Charlie a job in the local garden centre he'll get some discount on a new pond liner. When this doesn't go to plan he takes matters into his own hands and attempts to steal Ian's pond lining, with disastrous consequences. Meanwhile, Anne and her sister Liz visit a clairvoyant and get a bleak reading of things to come on the cul-de-sac.

Robin tries to tell some tall tales but the other Titans give their own fractured versions instead.