From ScratchZoe Saldana and Keith David stars in this new original cross-cultural family drama about a woman of color and her journey of self-discovery, based on the New York Times bestselling memoir by Tembi Locke (Netflix). The PeripherialNew futuristic sci-fi thriller series about a young woman (Chloe Grace Martinez) who finds herself in an alternate reality—and discovers that the online game she’s been playing isn’t so make-believe after all (Prime Video). SATURDAY, Oct. 22The Hair TalesTracee Ellis Ross hosts this six-part series, an intimate exploration of Black women, beauty, culture and identity through the distinctive lens of hair (Own and Hulu). SUNDAY, Oct. 23Our American FamilyAward-winning documentary provides an honest, unflinching look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse. Timed to National Substance Abuse Prevention Month (10:30 p.m., Sundance TV). Treehouse of Horror: Not It!The long-running tradition of Halloween-season special episodes of The Simpsons continues tonight with this hilariously horrifying tale (and a nod to Stephen King’s It) that haunts the residents of Springfield through the years (8 p.m., Fox). MONDAY, Oct. 24TikTok, BoomExplore the thriving Gen Z social-media platform of Tik-Tok and its socio-political, economic and cultural impact, plus its security issues, global implications and racial biases (10 p.m., PBS). The Surreal LifeC-list celebs live together for this social experiment/reality series/TV trainwreck, featuring Dennis Rodman, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Stormy Daniels, Tamar Braxton and others (9 p.m., VH1). TUESDAY, Oct. 25Fortune Feimster: Good FortuneFilmed at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the comedian and actress brings the funny for her second hour-long Netflix comedy special, expounding on how she’s more than meets the eye, her own good fortune and an extravagant marriage proposal that didn’t go exactly as planned (Netflix). American GreedA seasoned con man claimed to be an Oscar-winning sound designer, an Oxford scholar, a Navy SEAL and a UCLA professor. He wasn’t any of those things, and after he fleeced actress Jenifer Lewis, he became something else: a federal prison (10 p.m., CNBC). WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26Ocean InvadersWhat makes the lionfish—long prized in home aquariums—such a nuisance now that’s it’s taken over much of the Atlantic? An investigation “goes fishing” for answers about this high adaptable, invasive species (check listings, PBS). Sherman’s ShowcaseNew season of TV’s hippest, flippest, faux-est ‘70s musical series—a sharp, satirical takeoff on Don Cornelius’ Soul Train—returns with executive producers and stars Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle, plus real-life celeb guests including Issa Rae, Chance the Rapper, Jay Pharoah, Amanda Seales and John Legend (10:30 p.m., IFC). The Mysterious Benedict SocietyTonight’s double-episode premiere kicks off season two of the series about “gifted” orphans recruited by the eccentric Mr. Benedict (Tony Hale) to save the world (Disney+). THURSDAY, Oct. 27Outchef’dNew series features confident home cooks who think they are arriving for an audition—but in reality, they’re going to compete one-on-one with a world-class chef. They may reign supreme in their cozy kitchens, but do they have what it takes to take on a pro under the lights and cameras of a culinary kitchen? (Discovery+). NEW ON DVD Director Jordan Peele’s latest horror opus, Nope (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) is a sci-fi rollercoaster ride of thrills and chills about something very strange happening on a California ranch. With Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. Standup comedian Jo Koy headlines the light-hearted comedy Easter Sunday (Universal/Dreamworks), an affectionate poke at his own family’s Filipino-American roots. YEAH, YEAH, YEAH! A Fab Four feast for the senses, the Beatles’ groundbreaking 1966 Revolver album has been remastered for a lavish new re-release. The Special Edition Super Deluxe 5CD set includes a 100-page commemorative hardback book with a foreward by Paul McCartney, rare photos and track-by-track info. Four CDs include both stereo and mono mixes of “Taxman,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Good Day Sunshine” and other classic tunes, plus session outtakes, home demos, photos and more. CHRISTMAS TUNESUsher in the holidays with the deluxe edition of multi-Grammy winner Norah Jones’ I Dream of Christmas. The 24-track album of holiday favorites and yule-flavored originals is the enhanced version of last year’s release, with 11 additional songs, including classics like “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” “Christmas Time is Here” and “Winter Wonderland.” AT THE MOVIESDwayne Johnson is Black Adam, a superhero who started out as a baddie, in this new movie based on a character in DC Comics. With Aldis Hodge and Pierce Brosnan. Ticket to Paradise stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts in a snazzy romcom as a divorced couple who join forces to sabotage the wedding of their daughter (Kaitlyn Dever)—to prevent her from making the same mistake they did, 25 years ago.
