Tuesday TV Cheat Sheet: What to Watch October 28th: Explosive Finales, Spooky Dances & a Housewives Crossover You Didn’t See Coming

Welcome to your Tuesday, October 28, 2025 TV guide, where finales drop harder than reality stars’ NDAs and the drama on-screen rivals your group chat. Whether you’re up at 3 a.m. or settling in for some primetime chaos, The TV Cave has the lowdown on what’s worth watching, skipping, or live-tweeting about.

☕ Early Morning Binge: Secrets, Stand-Up & Scares (3:00 AM ET)

Chad Powers (Hulu)

It’s game time — literally. The Season 1 finale promises touchdowns, truth bombs, and the revelation we’ve all been waiting for. The mask is about to come off, and let’s just say… it’s not looking great for Mr. Powers.

Don’t Date Brandon (Paramount+)

Swipe right on chaos. This three-part docuseries unpacks a modern romance gone very wrong — think catfish meets true crime with a dash of “you’ve got to be kidding me.” Stream all three before breakfast if you love messy love stories.

Mo Amer: Wild World (Netflix)

Mo Amer returns with a sharp, heartfelt stand-up special that touches on fatherhood, faith, and the wild, weird world we live in. You’ll laugh, tear up, and possibly text your dad.

Nightmares of Nature (Netflix — Three-Episode Binge)

The Season 2 premiere crawls into the jungles of Central America, where baby animals and creepy crawlies coexist in an abandoned lab. It’s like Planet Earth met a horror movie, and we’re so here for it.

Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

Season 5 finale alert! Our favorite amateur detectives face their most explosive mystery yet. Expect twists, cameos, and a finale that’ll have Reddit detectives theorizing till dawn.

🌆 Primetime Lineup: Docs, Dances & Drama (7:00–9:00 PM ET)

Country Doctor (HBO, 7:00 PM)

This moving documentary follows Dr. James Graham’s uphill battle to provide healthcare in small-town Oklahoma. It’s raw, real, and a reminder that not all heroes wear scrubs from Grey Sloan.

MLB World Series: Game 4 (FOX, 7:00 PM)

Blue Jays vs. Dodgers — it’s Game 4, baby. Will Toronto take flight or will L.A. stay golden? Grab your snacks and maybe a stress ball.

🕺 8:00 PM – Dancing, Dunking & Domestic Drama

Coast 2 Coast (NBC / Peacock)

Double-header night! Knicks vs. Bucks, then Clippers vs. Warriors — because who needs rest when you can mainline basketball drama straight into your veins?

Dancing With the Stars (ABC)

Spooky season hits the ballroom! The celebs go full Monster Mash with haunted routines and the fan-favorite Dance Monster-thon. Cheryl Burke joins the judges, which means sharper critiques and even sharper eye rolls.

NCIS (CBS)

Torres faces a terrifying case while Knight gets a career-defining offer. Expect danger, drama, and that signature NCIS stare-down energy.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)

It’s Housewives meets Below Deck Down Under — the crossover nobody asked for but everybody needs. There’s flirting, shade, and a fresh scandal involving leaked stories. Bless these messy icons.

🔥 9:00 PM – Penultimate Tension & Presidential Chaos

The Lowdown (FX)

Penultimate episode alert! Lee’s world crumbles as dark forces close in. Expect an emotional gut punch and at least one scene that’ll have you yelling “WHAT?!”

NCIS: Origins (CBS)

Ducky’s back (yes, that Ducky)! A familiar face evaluates whether Pendleton needs its own medical examiner. Nostalgia meets tension — classic NCIS recipe.

The Oval (BET)

Season 6B kicks off with betrayals in the White House, danger for Sharon, and more scheming than a soap opera marathon. Tyler Perry never misses when it comes to jaw-dropping twists.

Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition (Bravo)

Melissa Gorga trades her organized Jersey life for a vegan free spirit’s chaos. It’s like a social experiment designed by Bravo execs after too many espresso shots.

🎭 10:00 PM – High Stakes & International Intrigue

High Potential (ABC)

The fall finale delivers art heists, secrets, and one suspicious backpack that could change everything. If you’re into quirky crime-solving duos, this is your sweet spot.

NCIS: Sydney (CBS)

The Australian team goes rogue (and underwater?) chasing a fugitive with a secret that could spark an international scandal. High-stakes espionage, Aussie accents, and plenty of tension — what’s not to love?

💡 The TV Cave Takeaway

It’s a stacked Tuesday. Between explosive finales, spooky ballroom antics, and Real Housewives on the high seas, your DVR deserves a raise. Our pro tip? Start with Only Murders, keep Dancing in the background, and wind down with The Oval — because no one does chaos quite like Tyler Perry.