What’s on Global TV This Week? October 16-31 Primetime Highlights

WHAT TO WATCH AND STREAM ON GLOBAL:
PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 16-31, 2025

SERIES PREMIERES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
9 p.m. – Sheriff Country – one-time-only
“Pilot”
Emmy® Award nominee Morena Baccarin stars as Mickey Fox, a straight-shooting sheriff in the small rural town of Edgewater, Calif., and stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone ( Fire Country), who must balance the demands of law enforcement with the complexities of motherhood, community politics and a past that won’t stay buried. When a young boy is caught stealing food, Mickey uncovers a disturbing case of child abuse that leads to a high-stakes rescue and a cliffside standoff that could cost lives. Meanwhile, Mickey’s daughter Skye is newly sober, but her path to sobriety is complicated by her relationship with a troubled young man whom her mother arrested.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
9 p.m. – The Road – 90-minute premiere episode
“The Premiere”
The journey kicks off for 12 emerging musicians as they take the stage as opening acts for Grammy® Award winner, executive producer and “headlining superstar” for The Road, Keith Urban, at their first stop at Tannehill’s Music Hall in Ft. Worth, Texas. As each musician performs, Keith and executive producer Blake Shelton watch closely to see how they connect with the crowd. Grammy® Award winner and “tour manager” Gretchen Wilson shares her first words of support, offering viewers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life on the road – before and after the spotlight hits. As the night unfolds, the live audience casts their votes and one musician will be sent home, while the remaining 11 earn a coveted seat on the tour bus and begin a thrilling 10-week ride through the highs and lows of touring, where one ultimate winner will claim the grand prize.

SEASON PREMIERES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
7:30 p.m. – Ghosts
“Soul Custody”
Sam, Jay and the ghosts attempt to extricate Jay from his deal with Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh), the devil. Also, Isaac helps Patience (Mary Holland) through a crisis of confidence and Pete and Alberta navigate the fallout from their kiss.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
8 p.m. – Fire Country – one-time-only
“Goodbye for Now”
In the aftermath of the Zabel Ridge fire, Station 42 faces internal turmoil but must rally together for a high-stakes rescue that tests their strength, loyalty and the future of the firehouse.

10 p.m. – Crime Beat
“Vanished (Nancy Hixt)”
Just days away from a family Easter dinner in 2019, a young single mom and her 22-month-old daughter disappeared. Days passed, and their loved ones grew increasingly concerned, eventually contacting the police. Investigators said it appeared all footprints of life had come to a sudden end. An exhaustive search eventually led them deep into the wild and forested mountains of Kananaskis Country. Join Senior Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares shocking details uncovered in “Vanished.”

ALL NEW PRIMETIME SERIES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
8 p.m. – 9-1-1
“Spiraling”
As a geostorm ravages Earth, Athena and Hen’s space mission teeters on the edge. On the ground, the 118 battles chaos when technology goes rogue. Mark Consuelos guest stars.

9 p.m. – Matlock
“Another Matlock”
While the team is tasked with protecting a witness, Matty and Olympia square off over the Wellbrexa document; Matty and Edwin contemplate whether or not to help Alfie’s father.

10 p.m. – Elsbeth
“Doll Day Afternoon”
When a murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis, Elsbeth must negotiate with the hapless ex-con (David Cross) inside. Outside, Captain Wagner clashes with a rival whose reckless tactics could turn the standoff deadly.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
11:30 p.m. – Saturday Night Live
Sabrina Carpenter takes on both the host and musical guest roles.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
7 p.m. – 60 Minutes
60 Minutes features hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments, and profiles of people in the news.

8 p.m. – Murder in a Small Town – new day and time
“One Last Song”
A pop star’s songwriting retreat on the coast becomes deadly. The team must solve the murder before the killer flees on the next ferry.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
8 p.m. – The Neighborhood
“Welcome to the Downsizing”
Calvin and Marty face permit delays at Westside Fuse Box, pushing back the grand opening, while Malcolm’s booming writing career sparks an urgent search for a new nanny. Over at the Johnson house, Dave is still struggling to bounce back after being fired.

8:30 p.m. – DMV
“Stay in Your Lane”
When the insanity at the DMV causes a new hire to quit, Colette worries Noa will follow and tries to make things better despite colleague Gregg’s advice. Meanwhile, employees and customers struggle through a sweltering L.A. day with a barely functional air conditioner.

9 p.m. – FBI
“Captured”
When paintings from a high-profile international cultural exchange are stolen – leaving a security guard dead – the team races to recover the priceless artworks. Meanwhile, Maggie turns to a friend for help profiling suspects.

10 p.m. – Watson
“Back from the Dead”
When a microbiology university researcher returns from an expedition to Siberia, she and her team members fall ill from a possible revived pathogen; Watson catches up with his friend Sherlock Holmes after finding out he is alive.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
8 p.m. – NCIS
“Prodigal Son (Part II)”
Parker’s pursuit of vengeance for his father’s murder could have deadly consequences, while his sister, Navy vice admiral Harriet Parker (Nancy Travis), faces an impossible choice.

9 p.m. – NCIS: Origins
“Who by Fire”
When the body of a college swimmer washes up on the beach, the team must determine if it was an accident or murder; Gibbs prepares for his first interrogation.

10 p.m. – NCIS: Sydney
“True Blue”
Concerned about Blue, Doc breaks into her apartment, where DeShawn and Evie make a shocking discovery about one of their own.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
8 p.m. – Survivor
“I’m a Wolf, Baby”
An unexpected shakeup shifts the castaways’ game trajectories in an all-new direction. Teammates must rely on one another to succeed in a grueling immunity and reward challenge. Then, a wild goose chase unfolds to reinstate one castaway’s vote after the discovery of a beware advantage.

9:30 p.m. – Abbott Elementary
“Game Night”
Gregory steps in to host game night at his apartment. Mr. Johnson, Ava, Barbara and Melissa head to the DMV to renew their licenses.

10 p.m. – Doc – new day and time
“Tightrope”
A popular weight loss medication reveals the cracks in a couple’s relationship and two sisters face an unexpected diagnosis.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
7:30 p.m. – Ghosts
“Viking Wedding”
Sam and Jay try to impress their trendy city friends while a misplaced bookcase threatens Thor’s ability to deliver an important speech. Also, Isaac rallies the ghosts to help the couple navigate a tough customer service ordeal.

8 p.m. – 9-1-1
“The Sky is Falling”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

9 p.m. – Matlock
“Tomorrow is Still Tomorrow”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – Elsbeth
“Good Grief”
When “grief influencer” Raquel Drabowski’s (Julia Fox) presumed-dead husband makes a miraculous return, their reunion takes a fatal plunge. Meanwhile, Elsbeth’s surprise reunion with an old friend could expose a dangerous undercover operation.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
8 p.m. – Sheriff Country
“Firewall”
Mickey’s personal and professional lines blur as she investigates a harrowing missing persons case all while trying to protect her daughter, whose connection to a crime scene raises unsettling questions. Meanwhile, Mickey’s sister, arrives to support her niece during this deeply emotional time.

9 p.m. – Fire Country
“Not a Stray”
Station 42 faces a high-stakes wildfire situation that tests their unity, leadership and personal resilience. The new battalion chief (Shawn Hatosy) is on site, but he has a polarizing leadership style that gets under everyone’s skin.

10 p.m. – Crime Beat
“A Knock At The Door (Catherine McDonald)”
Imagine there’s banging on your door. What you don’t realize is that the person on the other side of the door has a gun. For residents of a Vaughan condo building, just north of Toronto, it was a night that changed their lives forever in one of Canada’s worst mass shootings. Reporter Catherine McDonald covered the story back in 2022 and spoke with the only shooting victim who survived, along with her husband who fought off the gunman. She returns now to meet the first responders who helped save their lives.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
7:30 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT – 60 Minutes
60 Minutes features hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments, and profiles of people in the news.

8:30 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT – Murder in a Small Town
“Strangers Among Us”
A troubled high schooler discovers a wounded body in the woods, leading investigators to look for the attempted murderer. While trying to find the culprit and the missing weapon, Karl and the team uncover evidence in an unsolved case involving the victim’s daughter from years ago. As the detective force connects details between the two crimes, Cassandra dives deeper into her own investigation related to the mysterious deaths around Gibsons.

9:30 p.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. PT – The Road
“The Factory, Dallas, TX, Part 1”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
8 p.m. – The Neighborhood
“Welcome to Spades”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

8:30 p.m. – DMV
“Easy Pass”
Colette is tasked with giving Noa his driving test and Ceci helps Barb get camera-ready for her new manager portrait.

9 p.m. – FBI
Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – Watson
“Expletive Deleted”
Watson and the team work alongside Laila to help a patient named Maxine, a 30-year-old who looks 10 years old.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
8 p.m. – NCIS
“The Sound and the Fury”
When a petty officer’s death is connected to a blackmail investigation, the team is forced to work with Special Agent Sawyer (Zane Holtz) on the case, which takes a terrifying turn for Torres. Meanwhile, Knight is offered an opportunity to train with NCIS Elite.

9 p.m. – NCIS: Origins
“The Edge”
Young Ducky is sent to Camp Pendleton to shadow the team while they work a case and, in the process, he reconnects with Gibbs after the two crossed paths years earlier.

10 p.m. – NCIS: Sydney
“Lost in Translation”
The team’s hunt for a high-value U.S. target accused of murdering an Australian soldier takes an unexpected turn when the suspect claims to have evidence of a war crime.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
8 p.m. – Survivor
“The Devil’s Shoes”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

9:30 p.m. – Abbott Elementary
“Camping”
Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for older kids.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
7:30 p.m. – Ghosts
“Halloween 5: The Mummy”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

8 p.m. – 9-1-1
“Reentry”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

9 p.m. – Matlock
“Piece of My Heart”
Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – Elsbeth
“Ick, a Bod”
Elsbeth must separate trick from treat in Sleepy Hollow when a rivalry reaches a ghoulish climax on Halloween night after a suburban housewife (Annaleigh Ashford) butts heads with a new neighbour. Meanwhile, Captain Wagner makes a frightening discovery about his daughter.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
8 p.m. – Sheriff Country
“The Sixth Man”
When a daring daylight robbery shakes the heart of Edgewater, Sheriff Mickey Fox must navigate rising tensions, personal entanglements and a town quick to judge. Meanwhile, suspicions swirl around her daughter, Skye, and her involvement in a high-profile murder case.

9 p.m. – Fire Country
“The Tiny Ways We Start To Heal”
Episode description is currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – Crime Beat
“Not Without Her Daughter (Christa Dao)”
In October 2006, pregnant mother and schoolteacher Manjit Panghali left a yoga class in Surrey, BC, and was never seen again. Her family said her disappearance was out of character because the loving mother would never leave her young daughter. Days after she disappeared, burned remains were discovered along a container terminal causeway. Join reporter Christa Dao as she reveals how, without a smoking gun, investigators worked tirelessly to piece together enough evidence to find her killer.

ALL NEW NIGHTLY SERIES
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
New episodes air Thursday, October 16, Monday, October 20 – Thursday, October 23, Monday, October 27 – Thursday, October 30 at 12:05 a.m.
On The Late Show, comedian Stephen Colbert interviews the hottest stars, talented actors and musicians, and brilliant minds – all while doing his own inimitable brand of comedy.