What to Watch for October 4, 2025: HBO’s Bring Her Back & SNL’s Epic Season Premiere 📺

Welcome to The TV Cave’s daily scoop on what’s lighting up your screens this Saturday, October 4th! Whether you’re a college football fanatic, a movie buff, or craving some binge-worthy premieres, we’ve got you covered with all the hottest shows, premieres, and sports battles happening tonight and throughout the day. Grab your snacks 🍿, because this lineup is packed with excitement. What to Watch

Kick Off Your Saturday with College Football Frenzy 🏈 (Starting at Noon ET) What to Watch

Saturday means game day—and this one is stacked! From coast to coast, grab your remote because these college football matchups are happening live across all the major networks:

• ABC: Kentucky vs. Georgia (12 PM), Vanderbilt vs. Alabama (3:30 PM), and Miami vs. Florida State (7:30 PM)

• CBS/Paramount+: Air Force vs. Navy (12 PM)

• The CW: Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech (1 PM)

• ESPN: Clemson vs. North Carolina (12 PM), Texas vs. Florida (3:30 PM), Texas Tech vs. Houston (7 PM), and Duke vs. California (10:30 PM)

• Fox: Wisconsin vs. Michigan (12 PM) and Colorado vs. TCU (7 PM)

• NBC/Peacock: Boise State vs. Notre Dame (3:30 PM) and Minnesota vs. Ohio State (7 PM)

• TNT/truTV/HBO Max: Oklahoma State vs. Arizona (3 PM)

If you’re a football fan, this Saturday is basically heaven on TV. 🙌

Prime Time Premieres and TV Movie Must-Sees 🎬 (8 PM ET)

HBO: Bring Her Back (Premium Cable Premiere) 👻

Ready for some chills? This thriller follows a brother and sister uncovering a dark ritual in their new foster home, starring Sally Hawkins. Horror and mystery fans—this one’s for you.

Great American Family: Crossroad Springs (Midseason Finale) ⛪️

Drama alert! James gears up for a pastor life reboot in Chicago, but a surprise family return threatens the Hamilton’s land deal. Faith, family, and tension—yes, please.

Hallmark Channel: Home Turf (TV-Movie Premiere) 🏠🏈

A small college president’s life turns upside down when freshmen football players move into her house. Can the charming coach smooth things over? Classic Hallmark warmth with a sporty twist.

Lifetime: Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story (TV-Movie Premiere) 💔

Get ready for a gripping, emotional journey about escaping years of abuse. A powerful story about strength and survival.

9 PM ET Picks: Mysteries and Laughs 🔍😂

• Great American Family: The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker 🧶Ainsley (Candace Cameron Bure) digs into the mysterious death of a yarn heiress, with a little help from fireman boyfriend Jake. Cozy mystery vibes with heart.

• CNN: Have I Got News for You 🗞️John Hodgman and Akilah Hughes join the panel for some news-based laughs and sharp commentary.

Late Night Essentials 🌙

• CBS at 10 PM: 48 Hours 🚨A police thriller you won’t want to miss, hunting down a masked murderer in a corporate parking garage. True crime fans, this one’s right up your alley.

• PBS at 11 PM: Austin City Limits Season 51 Premiere 🎤FINNEAS takes the stage to perform songs from his latest album, For Cryin’ Out Loud!

• NBC at 11:30 PM: Saturday Night Live Season 51 Premiere 🎭🎶Bad Bunny hosts with musical guest Doja Cat—talk about a powerhouse combo to kick off the new SNL season.

The Bottom Line: What To Watch Tonight? 🤔

• If you want edge-of-your-seat sports, college football all day long is your go-to.

• For thriller and drama lovers, Bring Her Back and Surviving My Father offer powerful storytelling.

• Cozy mystery fans should catch The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries.

• Night owls, don’t miss the Austin City Limits premiere and the SNL season kickoff with Bad Bunny.

Keep it locked to The TV Cave for your daily dose of TV news, reviews, and all things binge-worthy. Enjoy the shows, and may your snacks never run out! 🍿✨