What To Watch On TV And Streaming Wednesday, October 7, 2026

October 7, 2026

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Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.

On TV this Wednesday: #OneChicago clocks back in, a new semester begins at “Abbott Elementary,” and Mike Flanagan reimagines Stephen King’s horror classic “Carrie.”

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Showtimes for October 7, 2026

3:00 AM
ET

Brothers

Apple TV

Woody and Matthew put their musical talents to the test as Olive’s investigation ramps up.

Carrie

Prime Video
Eight-Episode Binge

Series premiere: Mike Flanagan’s contemporary reimagining of the Stephen King classic stars Summer H. Howell as the sheltered teenager at the story’s center, and Samantha Sloyan as her fiercely protective mother.

The Challenge

Paramount+

An underwear theft rattles the house; a blindfolded beach challenge leaves bruises; Rookie vs. Vet tensions flare; one Arena-bound player faces a plan that defies expectations.

Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself

Hulu

Foxx delivers a much-needed dose of self-care amid one of his most honest, evolved, and unforgettable chapters yet.

Last Seen

Apple TV

Season 1 finale: An explosive confrontation between Ian and Henry leaves Sarah at a crossroads.

Sacrifice

Paramount+

A synopsis was not made available by press time.

Slow Horses

Apple TV

Lamb tries figuring out who Frank is working for; Sid, River, and Coe do everything to evade the hit squad.

Small Prophets

Apple TV

Stateside premiere: A man (Pearce Quigley) attempts to create magical spirits that can predict the future in hopes of discovering whether he’ll ever see his long-missing partner again.

Ted Lasso

Apple TV

Season 4 finale: Big changes in bunches.

Who Is Martin Mull?

Netflix

The documentary traces Mull’s life and career, from his early days as a musician to his work as a comedian, actor, and painter, told through his own words and interviews with friends including Steve Martin, Tom Waits, and David Alan Grier.

8:00 PM
ET

Chicago Med

NBC

Season 12 premiere: Gunshots at a wedding lead to chaos in the E.D.; Goodwin defends herself under threat of being fired; Hannah makes a decision while on maternity leave.

The Floor

Fox

As elite champions continue to clash, they must prove if they know their Dolorians from their Batmobiles; one contender grows stronger, but so does the hunger of their opponents.

Scrubs

ABC

J.D. reintroduces an old flame (TV’s Scott Foley) into Elliot’s life as his own relationship continues to blossom; Turk tries a new approach to keeping the spark alive at home.

Survivor

Paramount+

A castaway makes a shocking move; a mysterious Tree Mail delivers a game-changing twist; two castaways secretly bond at tribal council in an attempt to change the course of the vote.

8:30 PM
ET

Abbott Elementary

ABC

Season 6 premiere: Gregory and Ava adjust to a new dynamic; Barbara turns to Jacob for help; Janine gives her classroom a makeover as Melissa works to win hers back.

9:00 PM
ET

99 to Beat

Fox

The remaining 69 contestants compete in more games, including “Pick a Flower”, “Cold Hearted”, “On the Edge”, “Measuring Up”, and “Hands Off.”

Chicago Fire

NBC

Season 15 premiere: Firehouse 51 faces the fallout of the warehouse fire and the team welcomes a new crop of probies into the fold.

Tyler Perry’s Sistas

BET

A synopsis was not made available by press time.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

ABC

Michael Keaton and Jon Lovett, as well as Will Forte and Taran Killam, compete for charity.

9:30 PM
ET

The Amazing Race

CBS

A new advantage is up for grabs in the Moroccan desert; a fruit-stacking challenge has teams falling apart.

10:00 PM
ET

The Ark

Syfy
Penultimate Episode

Ark One returns to Ark 22 with a plan; Homebase’s mystery is solved… but it might be too late.

Chicago P.D.

NBC

Season 14 premiere: Intelligence investigates the shooting of a parole officer; Voight is forced to allow an outsider into the bullpen; Imani makes a difficult decision about her sister.

Shark Tank

ABC

Pitches include an anchored leash for dogs, an electrolyte-rich cashew milk, an on-the-go hydration pouch, and a disposable heated vest; Steven Bartlett joins as guest Shark.

This story originally appeared on TVLine

What To Watch On TV And Streaming Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Showtimes for October 7, 2026

Brothers

Carrie

The Challenge

Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself

Last Seen

Sacrifice

Slow Horses

Small Prophets

Ted Lasso

Who Is Martin Mull?

Chicago Med

The Floor

Scrubs

Survivor

Abbott Elementary

99 to Beat

Chicago Fire

Tyler Perry’s Sistas

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

The Amazing Race

The Ark

Chicago P.D.

Shark Tank

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