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 its first season cliffhanger, former CIA operative Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) joins forces with his old handler (John Lithgow) to rescue his daughter (Alia Shawkat) after she’s kidnapped.
When: Thursday on FX; Friday on Disney+

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2024 CCMA Awards
Special
Thomas Rhett and Mackenzie Porter help honour the best in Canadian country music with performances 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 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 square off in their first debate ahead of this November’s U.S. election. World News Tonight anchor and managing editor David Muir, along with ABC News anchor Linsey Davis, will serve as the moderators.
When: Tuesday on ABC

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The Daily Show
Special
Jon Stewart anchors a special one-hour live episode to discuss the second election presidential debate.
When: Tuesday on Slice

Emily in Paris
Season 4 Part 2
Lily Collins’ Emily packs her bags for Rome as she heads out on another European adventure.
When: Friday on Netflix

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini
Docuseries
Recounts the gripping account of Sherri Papini, a young mother who vanished a mile from her rural California home during a morning jog back 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 1970 comeback fight ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca”. Stars Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard.
When: Sunday on Showcase

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Mr. Throwback
Debut
Tells 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 on Showcase

Mr. Bigstuff
Debut
Follows two estranged brothers; Glen (Ryan Sampson), a nervy perfectionist striving to live in the suburban ideal and Lee (Danny Dryer), an alpha male with a prescription drug addiction and a biscuit tin full of their dad’s ashes.
When: Thursday on Showcase

My Brilliant Friend
Season 4 Premiere
Based on the bestselling novels by Elena Ferrante, the 10-episode final season of the series follows Elena Greco and her friend Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo as they move into their adult lives and find themselves entangled in the turmoil of Italy in the late 1980s.
When: Monday on Crave

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Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with My Father
Docuseries
Comedian Jack Whitehall and his father embark on a globe-trotting trip to find answers to the big questions facing the comedian after becoming a dad.
When: Tuesday on Netflix

Rock Solid Builds
New Episode
Follows third-generation builder Randy Spracklin and his team as they battle Newfoundland’s notoriously harsh weather and rugged terrain to pull off new builds and historic renos.
When: Sunday on HGTV

Farmhouse Facelift
New Episode
Home improvement siblings Carolyn and Billy tackle the toughest farmhouse renovations.
When: Sunday on HGTV

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

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The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
New Episode
As its fifth season gets underway, ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team of investigators attempt to reveal the truth behind the infamous 512-acre anomalous property in Northeastern Utah.
When: Sunday on History

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

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

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