Election anxiety is a very real thing, but have no fear because Charles L. returns to The Golden Bachelorette this week! (Hey, ABC, if you're listening, maybe bring him into the ABC News studio on Tuesday to inject a bit of hope and joy as we all wait with baited breath for results to come in.)
I know Wednesday seems like forever from now, but focus on the fact that no matter what happens on Tuesday night or in the days following -- as there's a very good chance that, much like 2020, we won't find out the winner of the general election until later -- we'll get fan favorite Charles back on our screen as ABC airs The Golden Bachelorette: The Men Tell All. Yes, I realize that it's not called The Golden Bachelorette: Charles L. Tells All, and we do want to see some of Joan's other fan favorite guys (Jack, Gary, Mark, etc.), but no man was more beloved this season (or ever?) than the retired 66-year-old financial analyst from Pennsylvania.
I would have been at The Men Tell All taping, but Covid derailed those plans, so I'll be watching in real time with all of you to see the guys reunite. We'll also get a preview of next week's finale, in which Chock and Guy will battle it out for Joan's final rose. (Whether you've read the spoilers or not, it seems pretty obvious who's the frontrunner, but whether she's ready for an actual engagement remains to be seen. Also, she said she won't move away from her family in Maryland, so I'm curious how this is going to work.)
In other non-election news, Tracker airs a new episode tonight that will see some jealousy -- and flirting -- between Colter and Reenie. I interviewed Fiona Rene, who plays Reenie, so be sure to check that out as she previews what's to come and whether she'd like to see her alter-ego give it a go with Mr. Shaw.
Over on Freeform, the cable network is giving us perhaps the greatest gift this election week with their 30 Days of Disney movie marathon. From Mary Poppins to Freaky Friday, some of the mouse's best films will be airing back-to-back to help take your mind off of what's going on at the polls.
But with all that said, please vote if you haven't done so already. You have some great TV waiting for you as soon as you get back from the polls -- or the mailbox. If you're anything like me, we'll be watching the results as they come in, no matter how anxious we are of the results. So check out the handy guide below on where to watch.
Sunday, November 3
Tracker (CBS): Reenie gets Colter to take a case involving a missing woman from a high-end wellness retreat. For fans of a Reenie/Colter pairing, get ready for more fun between these two in tonight's episode, which also stars Michael Rady as Elliot, Reenie's plus-one for the retreat. Take a look at the exclusive clip below. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. and streaming on Paramount+
Like Water for Chocolate (HBO/Max): Salma Hayek executive produces the new HBO series, which stars Irene Azuela as Mamá Elena, Azul Guaita as Tita, Ana Valeria Becerril as Rosaura, Andrea Chaparro as Gertrudis, and Andrés Baida as Pedro Múzquiz, the object of Tita and Rosaura's affection. See the trailer below. Streaming weekly
Monday, November 4
Inspector Ellis (Acorn TV): In this new three-part detective crime drama, Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Showtrial, Lost Boys & Fairies, Rocketman) stars as Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Ellis, a tenacious cop who is parachuted into failing investigations. In the first episode, Ellis is called in by Assistant Chief Constable Alison Leighton to get results fas after an 18-year-old's body is found in a car at the bottom of a lake. The deceased's mother was a Member of Parliament, so the press is all over it, and they need an arrest. Episodes streaming weekly
Tuesday, November 5, Election Day
NBC News Now (YouTube/Peacock): If you tuned in to Peacock for all your Summer Olympics coverage, then you'll get the same jam-packed action for Election Day. Peacock's election multi-view will feature three live streams of NBC News coverage and analysis, allowing users to move around the screens, switch the audio, and click through to watch full screen and dive deeper into the action. That will include breaking news and real-time election coverage from Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie on NBC News Now; the Kornacki Cam, featuring election night analysis from national political correspondent, Steve Kornacki; and election results and balance of power map from the NBC News decision desk. The Multiview experience on Peacock will be available starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 5 and will run until approximately 2 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 6
PBS News Election Coverage (PBS, PBS.org, PBS app): Live special coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections will air on PBS stations and stream on PBS News' digital and social platforms, co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett. Coverage will include reporting from the PBS News Hour team, analysis from guests, and results for the presidential, House of Representatives and Senate elections. 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT/3 p.m. PT and streaming on the PBS app and online
Election Night in America (CNN/Max): The CNN team, led by Jake Tapper, Dana Bash, John King, Abby Phillip, and more of CNN's all-star team will be reporting live well into the morning with all the election results. 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT/1 p.m. PT and streaming on Max
ABC News: Election Night 2024: Your Voice/Your Vote (ABC/Hulu): Anchored by David Muir, George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, and more. 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT and online
Election Night Live with Brian Williams (Prime Video/free to all): Former NBC and MSNBC news anchor Brian Williams, who left the airwaves in 2011, will return to host this one-night election special for Prime Video. It's Amazon's first foray into news, and as such, the streamer will make it available to all Amazon customers via Prime Video whether or not they are already subscribers.
The Golden Bachelorette: The Men Tell All (ABC): Unless there's breaking election news (since we may not get all the results on Tuesday night), Joan will face the men she said goodbye to earlier this season in this 90-minute episode. From Jack to Charles L., this ought to be all the proof that a Golden Bachelor in Paradise spin-off needs to happen. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT
Meet Me Next Christmas (Netflix): Christina Milian stars in this new holiday film. Here's the logline: In pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, Layla must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert. Streaming
Thursday, November 7
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (CBS/Paramount+): Titled "Todd's Mom," things get awkward when Georgie and Mandy try to make new friends. Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) guest stars as Beth, a fellow waitress Mandy befriends at the diner who is looking for fun in the wake of her recent divorce. Meanwhile, Jim and Audrey get competitive playing a game with Connor. 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and streaming on Paramount+
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock): Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne plays an unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin known as the Jackal. He makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee, but following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer, played by Lashana Lynch. She starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake. Streaming
Grey's Anatomy (ABC): In tonight's episode -- titled "Night Moves" -- Teddy and Owen plan a date night that gets derailed in more ways than one, while Jo struggles to do it all at home. Mika adds more to her plate to make up for taking time off to be with her sister, and Levi is faced with a monumental decision. 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Hulu
Elsbeth (CBS/Paramount+): Vanessa Williams guest stars as a chic VIP customer, while Jenn Lyon plays Roslyn's friend, Celeste, in tonight's episode. Here's the logline: While investigating the death of a jewelry store employee, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a heist orchestrated by a VIP customer (Williams). 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. CT and streaming on Paramount+
My Old Ass (Prime Video): The critically-acclaimed film starring Nashville alum Maisy Stella and The White Lotus's Aubrey Plaza hits streaming today. Here's the synopsis in case you're unfamiliar with the Sundance darling: "Free-spirited teenager Elliott (Maisy Stella) encounters her wisecracking 39-year-old future self (Aubrey Plaza) -- and can't escape her influence. On the cusp of leaving home for college, Elliott is determined to have one last summer packed with good times and girl crushes. To celebrate her 18th birthday, she boats off to a remote island with her best friends to trip on mushrooms. But just when Elliott thinks she's not feeling a thing, she suddenly finds herself chatting with a woman who claims to be her literal "old ass" (Plaza) -- the person she is apparently destined to become in two decades." Streaming
Reebus (Viaplay): Recently airing on the BBC to rave reviews, the new adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin's internationally best-selling Inspector Rebus novels, Rebus, with Richard Rankin (Outlander) in the title role debuts today with all six episodes. The English-language series is set in present-day Edinburgh and reimagines the iconic character John Rebus as a younger Detective Sergeant, drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line into criminality. Streaming
Friday, November 8
Heretic (A24): Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East, two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. In theaters
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Lionsgate): Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Lauren Graham star in this early holiday family film. Here's the synopsis: "The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully...and now they've hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, [the movie] follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play's mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas." In theaters
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (IFC Films): Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, and more star in this comedy, set on Christmas Eve, when a family gathers for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. As the night wears on and generational tensions arise, one of the teenagers sneaks out with her friends to claim the wintry suburb for her own. In theaters
Elevation (Vertical): Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin star in this film from the producers of A Quiet Place and The Purge. Here's the synopis: "The world has changed. The only habitable place left for humanity is in the high mountains, above 8000 feet. Below 8000 feet dwell the creatures that killed 95% of the human population less than three years ago. To save the life of his young son, a father (Mackie) is forced to venture below "The Line" with a scientist (Baccarin) he despises, but who just might hold the key to defeating the monsters, and a young woman (Maddie Hasson) determined to keep them both alive long enough to save the human race." In theaters