Jeff Bridges’ spy thriller ‘The Old Man’ tops this week’s TV must-sees

Jeff Bridges’ spy thriller ‘The Old Man’ tops this week’s TV must-sees

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The old man
Season 2 Premiere
Following the first season’s cliffhanger, former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) joins forces with his old contact (John Lithgow) to rescue his daughter (Alia Shawkat) after she is kidnapped.
When: Thursday on FX; Friday on Disney+

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CCMA Awards 2024
Special
Thomas Rhett and Mackenzie Porter celebrate the best of Canadian country music with performances from both hosts, as well as Dasha, Jade Eagleson, Brett Kissel, The Reklaws, Dallas Smith, Madeline Merlo, Owen Riegling, Josh Ross, Julia Michaels, Tenille Townes, Jake Worthington and many more.
When: Saturday on CTV

Wheel of Fortune
Season 42
Ryan Seacrest takes over from Pat Sajak as the long-running game show returns for a new season.
When: Monday on ABC

The Harris-Trump Debate
Special
Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off in their first debate ahead of the U.S. election in November. World News Tonight host and editor-in-chief David Muir, along with ABC News anchor Linsey Davis, will serve as moderators.
When: Tuesday on ABC

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Kamala Harris, left, and Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will debate each other for the first time this week for the presidential election. Getty Images

The daily show
Special
Jon Stewart hosts a special live one-hour broadcast discussing the second presidential debate.
When: Tuesday on Slice

Emily in Paris
Season 4 Part 2
Emily (Lylia Collins) packs her bags for Rome, where she sets off on a new European adventure.
When: Friday on Netflix

Perfect Woman: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini
Documentary series
The harrowing story of Sherri Papini, a young mother who disappeared a mile from her home in rural California during a morning jog in 2016.
When: Now streaming on Disney+

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Debut
Follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic comeback fight in 1970 ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” Starring Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard.
When: Sunday at Showcase

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Mr. Throwback
Debut
The story of a down-on-his-luck memorabilia dealer (Adam Pally) who seeks redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade teammate, NBA legend Steph Curry.
When: Thursday at Showcase

Mr Bigstuff
Debut
The story centers on two estranged brothers: Glen (Ryan Sampson), a nervous perfectionist striving for a life in the suburbs, and Lee (Danny Dryer), an alpha male with a prescription drug addiction and a cookie jar full of their father’s ashes.
When: Thursday at Showcase

My brilliant friend
Season 4 Premiere
Based on the bestselling books by Elena Ferrante, the 10-episode final season of the series follows Elena Greco and her friend Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo as they come of age and become caught up in the turmoil of late-1980s Italy.
When: Monday on Crave

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Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with my father
Documentary series
Comedian Jack Whitehall and his father embark on a world tour to find answers to the big questions the comedian faces after becoming a father.
When: Tuesday on Netflix

Solid constructions
New Episode
Follow third-generation builder Randy Spracklin and his team as they battle Newfoundland’s notoriously harsh weather and rugged terrain to create new buildings and historic renovations.
When: Sunday on HGTV

Farm Facelift
New Episode
Carolyn and Billy, two handymen, tackle the toughest farmhouse renovations.
When: Sunday on HGTV

House of Ali
New Episode
Luxury designer Ali Budd and her team execute epic builds and extensive renovations across North America.
When: Thursday on HGTV

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The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
New Episode
In season five, ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team of investigators attempt to uncover the truth behind the infamous, 1,300-acre, anomalous property in northeastern Utah.
When: Sunday about History

The Dead Man’s Curse
Season 2 Premiere
Prospector Kru Williams, young Native explorer Taylor Starr and her father, master sculptor Don Froese, join seasoned legend hunter and mountaineer Adam Palmer to solve the mystery of the lost gold mine of Slumach
When: Thursday about History

The Heiress and the Handyman
Film
The latest film in Hallmark’s Fall into Love series follows an heiress (Jodie Sweetin) who moves to a rural farm, where she mistakes her handsome neighbor (Corey Sevier) for the handyman.
When: Saturday on W Network

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