Weekly listings for the 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
The Peripheral (Premieres October 21st on Prime Video): The Peripheral centers on Flynne Fisher, a woman trying to hold together the pieces of her broken family in a forgotten corner of tomorrow’s America. Flynne is smart, ambitious, and doomed. She has no future. Until the future comes calling for her. The Peripheral is master storyteller William Gibson’s dazzling, hallucinatory glimpse into the fate of mankind — and what lies beyond. The first episode will be available for streaming on Friday.
American Horror Story (Season 11 Premieres October 19th on FX): The horror moves to New York in this show’s eleventh season. Premieres Wednesday 10 PM EST.
Doctor Who (Season Finale Premieres October 23rd on BBC America): “The Power of the Doctor” brings the final adventure for the 13th Doctor. Premieres Sunday at 8 PM EST.
Schedule Notes
HBO’s House of the Dragon will be wrapping up its first season on Sunday. That one has already been renewed for a second year. On Thursday, FXX’s Little Demon will have its season finale and there is no word yet on whether that one will be back for a second year. The Fall season is upon us and you can see the sci fi and fantasy premieres for October and beyond at this link.
Prime Time Sci Fi TV Listings for the Week of Oct 17 – Oct 23
Links are to the show pages on this site with additional series info, trailers, updates and more. Broadcast/Cable Listings Source: TVGuide.com
| Monday October 17 |
| Quantum Leap (NBC) 10:00-11:00 |
| War of the Worlds (EPIX) 10:00-11:00 |
| Avenue 5 (HBO) 10:00-10:30 |
| Tuesday October 18 |
| The Winchesters (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| La Brea (NBC) 9:00-10:00 |
| Wednesday October 19 |
| Stargirl (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| Kung Fu (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
| Chucky (Syfy) 9:00-10:00 |
| American Horror Story (FX) 10:00-11:00 Season 11 Premiere |
| Reginald the Vampire (Syfy) 10:00-11:00 |
| Thursday October 20 |
| Ghosts (CBS) 8:30-9:00 |
| Little Demon (FXX) 10:00-10:30 Season Finale |
| Friday October 21 |
| Creepshow (AMC) 10:00-11:00 Encore Run |
| Saturday October 22 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Sunday October 23 |
| Doctor Who (BBCA) 8:00-10:00 The Power of the Doctor |
| The Walking Dead (AMC) 9:00-10:00 |
| House of the Dragon (HBO) 9:00-10:00 Season Finale |
| Let the Right One In (Show) 9:00-10:00 |
| Interview with the Vampire (AMC) 10:00-11:00 |
| Rick and Morty (ADSW) 11:00-11:30 On Hiatus |
| Streaming |
| Andor (Disney+) Wednesday New Ep |
| The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Wednesday New Ep |
| Pennyworth (HBO Max) Thursday New Ep |
| Star Trek Lower Decks (Paramount+) Thursday New Ep |
| Vampire Academy (Peacock) Thursday New Ep |
| The Peripheral (Amazon) Friday Series Premiere |
| You can see the complete list of streaming shows at this link |
Prime Time Sci Fi TV Listings for the Week of Oct 24 – Oct 30
Links are to the show pages on this site with additional series info, trailers, updates and more. Broadcast/Cable Listings Source: TVGuide.com
| Monday October 24 |
| Quantum Leap (NBC) 10:00-11:00 |
| War of the Worlds (EPIX) 10:00-11:00 |
| Avenue 5 (HBO) 10:00-10:30 |
| Tuesday October 25 |
| The Winchesters (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| La Brea (NBC) 9:00-10:00 |
| Wednesday October 26 |
| Stargirl (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
| Kung Fu (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
| Chucky (Syfy) 9:00-10:00 |
| American Horror Story (FX) 10:00-11:00 |
| Reginald the Vampire (Syfy) 10:00-11:00 |
| Thursday October 27 |
| Ghosts (CBS) 8:30-9:00 |
| Friday October 28 |
| Creepshow (AMC) 10:00-11:00 Encore Run |
| Saturday October 29 |
| No Genre Entries |
| Sunday October 30 |
| The Walking Dead (AMC) 9:00-10:00 |
| Let the Right One In (Show) 9:00-10:00 |
| Interview with the Vampire (AMC) 10:00-11:00 |
| Rick and Morty (ADSW) 11:00-11:30 On Hiatus |
| Streaming |
| Cabinet of Curiosities (Netflix) Tuesday Series Premiere |
| Andor (Disney+) Wednesday New Ep |
| The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Wednesday New Ep |
| Tales of the Jedi (Disney+) Wednesday Series Premiere |
| Pennyworth (HBO Max) Thursday New Ep |
| Star Trek Lower Decks (Paramount+) Thursday Season Finale |
| Star Trek Prodigy (Paramount+) Thursday Returns from Hiatus |
| Vampire Academy (Peacock) Thursday New Ep |
| The Peripheral (Amazon) Friday New Ep |
| You can see the complete list of streaming shows at this link |
