Jeff Bridges’ spy thriller “The Old Man” tops this week’s TV highlights

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The old man
Premiere of the 2nd season
After the cliffhanger of the first season, former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) teams up with his old commanding officer (John Lithgow) to rescue his kidnapped daughter (Alia Shawkat).
When: Thursday on FX; Friday on Disney+

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CCMA Awards 2024
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Thomas Rhett and Mackenzie Porter honor the best in Canadian country music with performances by the two hosts, plus 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 with a new season.
When: Monday on ABC

The Harris-Trump debate
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Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in their first debate before the U.S. election in November. Moderated by World News Tonight anchor and editor-in-chief David Muir and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis.
When: Tuesday on ABC

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The daily show
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Jon Stewart hosts a special one-hour live episode discussing the second presidential debate.
When: Tuesday on Slice

Emily in Paris
Season 4 Part 2
Emily (Lily Collins) packs her bags for Rome and embarks on another European adventure.
When: Friday on Netflix

The Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini
Documentary series
Tells the gripping story of Sherri Papini, a young mother who disappeared during a morning jog a mile from her home in rural California in 2016.
When: Stream now on Disney+

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Robbery
debut
Follow the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic comeback fight in 1970 finally turned Atlanta into the “Mecca of Black People.” With Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard.
When: Sunday at 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 his sixth-grade teammate, NBA legend Steph Curry.
When: Thursday at Showcase

Mr Bigstuff
debut
It’s about two estranged brothers: Glen (Ryan Sampson), a nervous perfectionist who strives to live a suburban ideal life, and Lee (Danny Dryer), an alpha male with a prescription drug addiction and a cookie jar full of their father’s ashes.
When: Thursday at Showcase

My brilliant friend
Premiere of the 4th season
The final season of ten episodes is based on the bestselling novels by Elena Ferrante and follows Elena Greco and her friend Raffaella “Lila” Cerullo on their journey into adulthood as they find themselves in the turmoil of late 1980s Italy.
When: Monday on Crave

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Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with my father
Documentary series
Comedian Jack Whitehall and his father embark on a trip around the world to find answers to the big questions the comedian faces after becoming a father.
When: Tuesday on Netflix

Rock-solid constructions
New episode
Join third-generation builder Randy Spracklin and his team as they battle Newfoundland’s notoriously harsh weather and rugged terrain to complete new construction and historic renovations.
When: Sunday on HGTV

Farmhouse facelift
New episode
Do-it-yourself siblings Carolyn and Billy take on 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 major renovations across North America.
When: Thursday on HGTV

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The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
New episode
As the fifth season begins, ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team of investigators attempt to uncover the truth behind the infamous 216-acre unusual property in northeastern Utah.
When: Sunday of History

The Curse of Death
Premiere of the 2nd season
Gold miner Kru Williams, young indigenous explorer Taylor Starr and her father, master carver Don Froese, join experienced legend hunter and mountaineer Adam Palmer to solve the mystery of the lost gold mine of Slumach.
When: Thursday in the sign of history

The heiress and the craftsman
film
The latest film in the Hallmark series “Fall into Love” is about an heiress (Jodie Sweetin) who moves to a farmhouse in the country, where she mistakes her handsome neighbor (Corey Sevier) for the handyman.
When: Saturday at W Network

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