Weekly roundup of science fiction and fantasy shows (as well as movies/specials of note) on the Prime Time TV schedule, also including programs that may be of interest to genre fans. Air dates and times subject to change without notice.
Sci Fi/Fantasy TV Shows Premiering This Week
This week brings three more Fall premieres of sci fi/fantasy shows, all on the streaming services.
Invasion (Premieres on Apple TV+ October 22nd): We are not alone. Extraterrestrial beings have made their way to Earth from across the universe. Civilization could collapse. And survival is up to you. Feel what it’s like to live through an alien invasion starting. The first episode will be available for streaming on Friday with one ep per week released after that.
Locke & Key (Season 2 Premieres on Netflix October 22nd): This series follows three siblings who, after the murder of their father, move to their ancestral home only to find the house has magical keys that give them a vast array of powers and abilities. All episodes will be available for streaming on Friday.
Schedule Notes:
Also this week, the fourth season of Young Justice has its premiere on HBO Max. It is subtitled Phantoms, and the first two episodes dropped early on Saturday at the DC FanDome even with the third available for streaming on Thursday. The show will release one ep per week after that. Also, Netflix’s Another Life Season 2 came in under the radar last week, premiering on Thursday. All episodes are available for streaming. On Wednesday, American Horror Story with have its Season 10 finale on FX. That show has been renewed through its thirteenth season. And then on Thursday, Titans will release its Season 3 finale on HBO Max. We are still waiting to hear word on a fourth season of that one. You can see the full Fall schedule of sci fi and fantasy shows at this link.
Prime Time Sci Fi TV Listings for the Week of Oct 18 – Oct 24
Links are to the show pages on CancelledSciFi.com with additional series info and current status. Broadcast/Cable Listings Source: TVGuide.com
| Monday October 18 |
| Creepshow (AMC) 10:00-11:00 Encore Run |
| Tuesday October 19 |
| Stargirl (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| Supergirl (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
| La Brea (NBC) 9:00-10:00 |
| Chucky (Syfy) 10:00-11:00 |
| Wednesday October 20 |
| Legends of Tomorrow (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| Batwoman (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
| American Horror Story (FX) 10:00-11:00 Season Finale |
| Thursday October 21 |
| Ghosts (CBS) 9:00-9:30 |
| Legacies (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
| What We Do in the Shadows (FX) 10:00-10:30 |
| Friday October 22 |
| Nancy Drew (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
| Day of the Dead (Syfy) 10:00-11:00 |
| Saturday October 23 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Sunday October 24 |
| Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) 9:00-10:00 |
| The Walking Dead: World Beyond (AMC) 10:00-11:00 |
| The Talking Dead (AMC) 11:00-12:00 |
| Streaming |
| Y The Last Man (Hulu) Monday New Ep |
| Doom Patrol (HBO Max) Thursday New Ep |
| Titans (HBO Max) Thursday Season Finale |
| Young Justice (HBO Max) Thursday Season 4 Premiere |
| Creepshow (Shudder) Thursday New Ep |
| Foundation (Apple TV+) Friday New Ep |
| Invasion (Apple TV+) Friday Series Premiere |
| Locke and Key (Netflix) Friday Season 2 Premiere |
| You can see the complete list of streaming shows at this link |
| Highlights for the Week of Oct 25 |
| 4400 (CW) 9:00-10:00 Friday, Series Premiere |
| Doctor Who (BBCA) 9:00-10:00 Sunday, Season 13 Premiere |
More from CancelledSciFi.com: Keep up with the status updates of all the currently airing sci fi and fantasy shows with our Sci Fi TV Update posts on Fridays. And be sure to follow the Cancelled Sci Fi Twitter Site for breaking news and updates.