The TV Cave’s Daily Watchlist: Monday, October 27, 2025

Your survival guide to what’s worth watching (and what’s just background noise while you scroll your phone).

🏀 7:00 PM ET — BALLS, BUZZER BEATERS & BANTER

Peacock NBA Monday (Peacock) Basketball fans, it’s a double feature night! The Cleveland Cavaliers face off against the Detroit Pistons to warm things up before the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves bring the late-night energy. Expect dunks, drama, and way too many “in-season tournament” graphics.

🚢 8:00 PM ET — SAILS, SANTAS & SUBURBAN SPATS

Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo) The yacht is in full chaos mode as a big guest changeover throws the crew into turmoil. Love triangles are forming faster than you can say “crew mess,” and the chef’s vegan menu is one tofu block away from disaster.

Finding Mr. Christmas – Season 2 Premiere (Hallmark Channel) Ten handsome hopefuls compete to become Hallmark’s next leading man — yes, there’s fake snow, real charm, and an uncomfortable amount of knit scarves. Janel Parrish hosts as the contestants try to sleigh (sorry) the holiday spirit.

The Neighborhood (CBS )Parenting woes and suburban shenanigans continue. Marty and Courtney’s nanny hunt takes a left turn, Dave gets way too into his new hobby, and a Tina-Gemma misunderstanding sparks a fiery showdown that might just make you glad your neighbors are boring.

The Voice (NBC) Battle Rounds wrap up, Knockouts begin, and the Mega Mentors arrive — Zac Brown and John Walsh lend a hand (and probably a few dad jokes). Expect powerhouse vocals, emotional montages, and at least one “You made it your own!” moment.

🚗 8:30 PM ET — LICENSE TO LOL

DMV (CBS) Colette gives Noa a driving test that’s more crash-course than confidence boost, while Ceci turns Barb’s headshot session into an unintentional sitcom moment. Classic CBS comfort food.

🍰 9:00 PM ET — CRIMES, CAKES & COLD DIPLOMACY

Baked With Love: Holiday – Series Premiere (Hallmark Channel) Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts this sugary showdown as duos of home bakers compete with heirloom recipes, festive flair, and a sprinkle of nostalgia. Guest judges Anna Haugh and Vaughn Vreeland decide who rises to the occasion (literally).

FBI (CBS) Scola and newcomer Agent Eva Ramos hit a bureaucratic brick wall when their murder case collides with a DEA

op. Expect procedural tension, fast walking, and that classic “We’ve got 24 hours” urgency.

Halloween Baking Championship – Season 11 Finale (Food Network) It’s the grand finale, and the last bakers standing must design a cake inspired by their “most feared demise.” Creepy, creative, and deliciously extra — one baker walks away $25K richer (and probably covered in buttercream).

Kissinger (PBS) Night one of this two-part docuseries dives into the complicated legacy of Henry Kissinger. Expect sharp analysis, archival footage, and a reminder that history class can still keep you up past bedtime.

🧠 10:00 PM ET — MIND GAMES & MEDICAL MARVELS

Brilliant Minds (NBC) Dr. Wolf faces literal ghosts and metaphorical demons when a patient seemingly comes back from the dead. Medical mystery meets existential dread — Grey’s Anatomy wishes it could be this unhinged.

Watson (CBS) Dr. Watson tackles a puzzling case involving a 30-year-old woman who looks 10, alongside new ally Laila. Equal parts emotional and eerie, it’s another dose of procedural comfort TV before bedtime.

💬 TV Cave Takeaway: Whether you’re craving the sweet chaos of yacht life, the sugar rush of holiday baking, or the slam-dunk drama of NBA Mondays, there’s something for every mood tonight. Grab your snacks, fluff your couch blanket, and let the remote do the heavy lifting — it’s a full night in TV land.