TV Episode Summaries for
3rd October 2016

The Simpsons Season 28, Episode 2

Friends and Family

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

Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons to play his live-in virtual reality family, but excludes Homer so that he may play dad. Now alone, Homer finds a new best friend in girl-next-door Julia, who eats, drinks and thinks like him.

The Circus Season 1, Episode 21

The Newsrooms

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

Preparations for the debate; the candidates cede the spotlight to those who cover the political news.

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 8, Episode 3

The Queen's Gambit

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

The NCIS LA team investigates an abduction case while down two members, with Hetty being held in D.C. for questioning, and another still in the ICU following the mission in Syria.

Once Upon a Time Season 6, Episode 2

A Bitter Draught

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

When a mysterious man from the Land of Untold Stories, who has a past with the Evil Queen, arrives in Storybrooke, David and Snow work together with Regina to neutralize the threat. Belle seeks Hook's help finding a safe place to hide away from her husband, Mr. Gold. The Evil Queen continues to try to win Zelena over to her side, while Emma resumes her therapy sessions with Archie and shares her terrifying vision of the future.

Blunt Talk Season 2, Episode 1

Walter reunites with an old flame who is investigating an important story; Jim and Celia celebrate three months together; Rosalie adjusts to time away from Teddy.

Son of Zorn Season 1, Episode 3

The War of the Workplace

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

When someone steals hot sauce from Sanitation Solutions' break room, Zorn attempts to fight back with his co-workers in his own style of fighting. Meanwhile, Alan tries to get out of a swimming session in gym class for fear of exposing his secret, while getting bullied by a student named Warren. In the process, Alan learns something about himself that he never knew.

Madam Secretary Season 3, Episode 1

Sea Change

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

When a storm destroys a naval base in Bahrain, Elizabeth urges President Dalton to reexamine his approach to climate change and his overall foreign policy, something that could jeopardize his re-election campaign. Also, Jose Campos tries to bring Henry back into the DIA fold, and the McCords worry that their family is being stalked when they discover Jason's laptop may have been hacked.

Secrets & Lies Season 2, Episode 2

The Husband

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

Eric's shocking past transgression leads Detective Cornell to interrogate him, revealing the first of Kate's many secrets. Desperate to prove that his life with Kate wasn't just one big lie, Amanda helps him search for answers. Despite her strong objections, Eric wants to bring his new findings to Detective Cornell. However, once he sees an ex-girlfriend - one of his worst nightmares - with Cornell at the police station, his hopes of redirecting her investigation quickly fade.

Ash vs. Evil Dead Season 2, Episode 1

Home

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

Ash is forced to leave his cushy retirement in Jacksonville, return to his hometown of Elk Grove, Michigan, and mount up once again to face The Evil Dead. This time, he'll have to form an uneasy alliance with his former enemy Ruby as Elk Grove becomes the nucleus to the most dangerous horror Ash has faced to date.

Fear The Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 14

Wrath

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

Travis is thrown off by new refugees; Nick must decide if he's going to stay at the Colonia with Luciana or leave.

Family Guy Season 15, Episode 2

Bookie of the Year

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

Brian and Lois decide it's time for Chris to work out his anger management issues by taking up a sport. Chris surprises everyone and becomes a star baseball pitcher, which turns Peter into a gambling father, as he bets on his son's baseball games. Meanwhile, Stewie, Brian and Frank Sinatra Jr. attempt to open an Italian restaurant.

Westworld Season 1, Episode 1

The Original

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

As another day of fantasy plays out in Westworld - a vast, remote park where guests pay top dollar to share wild-west adventures with android "hosts" - top programmer Bernard Lowe alerts park founder Dr. Robert Ford about incidents of aberrant behavior cropping up in some recently re-coded hosts. Meanwhile, in the Westworld town of Sweetwater, a rancher's daughter named Dolores encounters a gunslinger named Teddy in the street - but their predictable narrative is upended by the appearance of a ruthless Man in Black and, later, by a supporting host's unscripted encounter with an artifact of the outside world.

Chesapeake Shores Season 1, Episode 8

Deals Undone

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

As Mick nervously faces a failing business deal, Abby is subpoenaed in the investigation against Wes, and Connor comes up with a plan to prove her innocence. Kevin recovers from his fall at home while struggling to define his future with Georgia, before Jess opens up about a devastating event that could help them understand each other. And Trace learns the warehouse property is still in reach, but his long-held anger toward his own father could prevent him from finally realizing his dream.

Guy's Grocery Games Season 11, Episode 1

Halloween Spook-tacular

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

It's frightful fun and games in Flavortown! First, the chefs must use tiny jack-o'-lanterns to grab all the ingredients to make a tricked-out treat. Then, things get weird as chefs wear blindfolds to find the key item for their "dinners to die for". Finally, the chefs can only use their bare hands to shop for a mummified dish, all while contending with a frightening trick-or-treater.

Shameless (US) Season 7, Episode 1

Hiraeth

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

Frank wakes up after a month-long coma to find no one missed him. Worried she isn't a good mother, Debbie takes a criminal approach to making sure Franny grows up wealthy. Meanwhile, Lip successfully completes rehab and is determined to stay "sober;" Carl looks into surgery after learning he's the only uncircumcised brother; and Ian gets a bad feeling about Caleb's friend Denise.

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Season 8, Episode 2

Nashville

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

Bourdain absorbs the tastes, sights and sounds of music city, from chef Josh Habiger's Catbird Seat and Bolton's famous hot chicken, to a night of cooking, drinking and rocking out with singer Alison Mosshart, and her bandmates. The episode features performances by The Kills, Dead Weather and Margo Price.

The Last Man On Earth Season 3, Episode 2

The Wild Guess Express

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

When Todd suffers from major remorse over recent actions, Tandy tries to lift his best friend's spirits - even if it requires a few white lies.

Masters of Sex Season 4, Episode 4

Coats or Keys

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

Johnson, Masters, Libby and Keller wind up together at a party thrown by Art and Nancy. Pairings and perspectives shift as the night wears on, until the light of day exposes the consequences of the evening.

Talking Dead Season 5, Episode 30

Wrath / North (FTWD 214/215)

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

Guests Alycia Debnam-Carey and Mercedes Mason join Chris to discuss "Wrath" and "North;" plus a surprise cast member.

Bar Rescue Season 5, Episode 6

Win, Lose or Brawl

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

Taffer must fix an out-of-control staff and the owner's freeloading friends. But a violent physical fight threatens this sports bar's rescue potential.

The Strain Season 3, Episode 6

The Battle of Central Park

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

Fet strikes hard at the heart of the strigoi army while Justine embarks upon a risky mission to drive the strigoi out of Manhattan once and for all. Gus and Angel fight for their lives and their freedom but are faced with a moral dilemma.

Quantico Season 2, Episode 2

Lipstick

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

New CIA recruits run counter-surveillance exercises at The Farm; in the future, Ryan and Raina try to thwart the terrorists' plan to blend in with hostages.

Fear The Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 15

North

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

When Travis' rage causes unrest at the hotel, Madison has to choose whether or not she will stand by him; Nick becomes leader of the Colonia as Narcos close in.

Elementary Season 5, Episode 1

Folie à Deux

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

When a serial bomber becomes active again after being dormant for six years, Watson seeks help from Shinwell Johnson, a former patient whose life she saved when she was a surgeon. Also, Holmes senses Watson is unhappy and questions whether she is still fulfilled by her detective career.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Season 3, Episode 24

Season 3, Episode 24

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

John Oliver Covers Police Accountability: John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct.

Transparent Season 3, Episode 10

Exciting and New

Airs: 3:59am - 4:29am on Amazon Prime Video

The Pfeffermans escape their problems on land by taking a cruise together. Though the clan spends most of the cruise apart - venturing on their own journeys of self discovery - they ultimately find themselves coming together at the Seder that almost wasn't.

Marvel's Luke Cage Season 1, Episode 3

Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

Airs: 3:59am - 4:59am on Netflix

In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action - and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.

Longmire Season 5, Episode 10

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Airs: 3:59am - 4:59am on Netflix

Walt gets more bad news from the mayor. Vic does a strange favor. As Walt learns what's behind the lawsuit, Henry and Cady each face tribal rituals.

Only Connect Season 12, Episode 13

Maltsters v Policy Wonks

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

The Maltsters take on the Policy Wonks in this opening heat. They compete to draw together the connections between things which, at first glance, seem utterly random.

Cold Feet Season 6, Episode 5

Series 6, Episode 5

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

Trying to prove his innocence, David realises that he may have his work cut out when his own wife, divorce Lawyer Robyn turns against him. Pete receives another blow when he arrives at work to see Harry. Already juggling a job, two kids and a depressed husband Jen's facade finally slips when she is pulled to task by her sister, Shelia, over the care of their elderly mother. Is this the straw that breaks Jenny's back? Just as Karen takes her relationship with Eddie up a notch, a visit from a desperate David threatens to put the kibosh on it. Adam has relationship worries of a different kind when his wife becomes increasingly distant, almost incommunicado in fact. Pete notes that breakfast in bed is always a winner with Jen but that might not be so easy when the recipient is over six thousand miles away. So there he has it, a romantic breakfast over Skype. What could possibly go wrong?

Regular Show Season 8, Episode 8

The Brain of Evil

Airs: 11:30pm - 11:45pm on Cartoon Network

Mordecai and Rigby must stop an evil brain after Rigby releases it from a cage.
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