Murder in a Small Town (Fox): This new murder-mystery series is based on the Edgar Award-winning, nine-book Karl Alberg series by acclaimed novelist L.R. Wright. Starring Rossif Sutherland (Reign, The Handmaid’s Tale) and Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Beauty and the Beast), the show follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland) as he moves to a quiet, coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. However, this idyllic setting is not as peaceful as it looks. Kreuk stars as Cassandra Lee, a local librarian who becomes Karl’s muse, foil, and romantic interest. 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Hulu
Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval (Netflix): According to Netflix, this will be DeGeneres’ last comedy special of her career. Per the streamer, Ellen gets personal and reveals what she’s been doing since being “kicked out of show business.” From the mundane world of raising chickens and parallel parking to the harsh reality of becoming a brand-name celebrity, she goes deep into her stand-up roots and brings the laughs through life’s most real and absurd realities. Streaming
Disney High (St. Martin’s Press): Ashley Spencer authors this must-have book for any Disney fan, which takes an inside look at the inner workings—and ultimate breakdown—of the Disney Channel machine. Available here
Penelope (Netflix): In this coming-of-age series, 16-year-old Penelope (Megan Stott of Little Fires Everywhere) finds herself drawn to nature, so she leaves her family behind for the wilderness. There, she begins to establish a different kind of life for herself. Streaming
Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal (Hulu): This new sci-fi paranormal docuseries takes you inside eight true crime cases with shocking encounters with the paranormal world. Streaming
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu): In episode five, titled “Adaptation,” Oliver, Charles and Mabel face off against a collection of individuals who deceive, manipulate, and threaten as second nature—a Hollywood cast & crew. Streaming
Wednesday, September 25
The Golden Bachelorette (ABC): The second episode of the season is two hours long. Here’s the official, extended logline: “After an unforgettable first night, Joan’s suitors settle into the bachelor mansion and adjust to the close quarters. To kick things off, Joan and a group of men take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to relive their senior prom, with a special performance by Taylor Dayne, as the men compete for the title of prom king, proving they still know how to rock a tuxedo and that their rhythm is as strong as ever. Next, Joan and one lucky man head to Disneyland Resort, the Happiest Place On Earth, for a magical day. Later, a group of men showcase their talents in the Second Annual Golden Talent Showcase, guest judged by the fabulous Loni Love, with the winner earning a private dinner with Joan. As the week wraps up, Joan and the men swap their cocktail party attire for casual barbecue gear, giving her the chance to see her suitors in a more relaxed light.” 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Hulu
