📺 What to Watch Tonight: Wednesday, September 24, 2025: The Morning Show & Marvel Zombies

Zombies, reality meltdowns, a Canadian crime wave, and Paula Abdul? TV is absolutely unhinged today — and we’re here for it.

Welcome back to The TV Cave Daily Watchlist, your one-stop scroll for what’s hot, what’s weird, and what you absolutely shouldn’t miss in the land of television. Whether you're a streamer-hopper or a network loyalist, we've got you covered.

☕ MORNING STREAM BINGE MENU (From 3:00 AM ET)

🧠 Gen V (Prime Video)

Season 2, Episode Whatever — Because We Stopped Counting Mid-Implosion Jordan’s got the top spot, Marie’s got beef, and Cate’s got... trauma. Being a powered-up teen at Godolkin U continues to be an absolute mess. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

🧟‍♂️ Marvel Zombies (Disney+) — Series Premiere, 4-Episode Binge

Marvel went full Walking Dead and we’re not mad. Earth’s mightiest heroes are now Earth’s hungriest horrors. Watch a ragtag bunch of survivors try not to get eaten. Love that for them.

🇮🇹 Hotel Costiera (Prime Video) — Series Premiere, All 6 Episodes

Jesse Williams is a brooding half-Italian ex-Marine turned “fixer” at a luxe hotel. Read our review here.

📰 The Morning Show (Apple TV+)

Alex is out to clear her name (again), and some network skeletons are crawling out of the closet. It’s messy, it’s glossy, it’s Emmy bait. Dive in.

🍷 Platonic (Apple TV+)

Sylvia crashes Will and Katie’s romantic river day because... avoidance is easier than adulting. The cringe is premium and the vibes are deeply secondhand embarrassment.

🐎 Slow Horses (Apple TV+) — Season 5 Premiere, 2 Episodes

London’s got bullets flying, the mayoral race is shady AF, and Jackson Lamb is still grumpy. Nothing’s changed — and that’s exactly how fans like it.

🐺 The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (Prime Video) — Season 1 Finale

Ben’s gone full off-the-grid revenge mode. The finale promises blood, closure, and probably at least one explosion. Bring snacks.

🕵️ The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (Hulu)

Amanda’s back home, but America doesn’t exactly scream “safe space” anymore. A haunting look at post-prison life and public perception. True crime meets psychological drama.

🌆 PRIMETIME PICKS (8:00 PM ET & Onward)

💪 The Challenge (MTV, 8PM)

It’s Lock-In time! Players fight for permanent partners, and for the first time ever, they’re... confused? Paranoia is sky-high. This is what peak reality TV looks like.

🧠 The Floor (Fox, 8PM) — Season 4 Premiere

100 trivia nerds. $40K on the line. Only one floor. It’s geography meets gladiator. Strap in.

🌹 The Golden Bachelor (ABC, 8PM–10PM) — Season 2 Premiere

Mel Owens is looking for love in all the Botoxed places, and the premiere includes a cheerleading showdown judged by Paula Abdul. Nope, we didn’t make that up.

🍁 Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (The CW, 8PM) — Stateside Premiere

New city, same chaos. Canada’s largest metropolis is hiding some dirty secrets, and the Mounties aren’t here to help. Meet your new favorite procedural pair.

🏝️ Survivor (CBS, 8PM) — Season 49 Premiere

New cast, new chaos. A massive reward is up for grabs right out the gate, and these castaways are hungry (for food and screen time).

🎤 THE LATE NIGHT SLOT (9:00 PM ET)

⭐ America’s Got Talent (NBC) — Season 20 Finale

The winner is crowned! Expect fireworks, emotional montages, and Ciara doing Ciara things. Leona Lewis also sings, so expect goosebumps.

🧩 99 to Beat (Fox, 9PM) — Encore Presentation

100 players compete in ridiculous games. Think “Squid Game,” but make it network-friendly and Ken Jeong-hosted. Episode 2 drops next week.

👯 Sistas (BET)

One of the crew is missing — and the vibes go from “group chat gossip” to “full-blown panic.” Secrets unravel, and tensions explode. Bring tissues and wine.

🦈 LATE-NIGHT DRAMA & LAUGHS (10:00 PM ET)

📦 Big Brother (CBS)

Another week, another eviction twist. The Mastermind is still wreaking havoc and no one’s safe. Or sane.

💸 Shark Tank (ABC) — Season 17 Premiere

Sharks judge:

• Eco socks

• Shockproof shoes

• Boozy brews

• A... jet ski??Capitalism, baby.

🧹 South Park (Comedy Central)

They skipped last week, so expect chaos. No synopsis = no spoilers. But if you’ve watched for 20+ years, you already know: it’s gonna be offensive and hilarious.

😵‍💫 Beavis and Butt-Head (Comedy Central, 10:30PM)

Beavis saves a teacher. Then he wakes up with a tattoo. If that sentence made sense to you, congratulations — your brain is permanently MTV-coded.

🎯 WHAT YOU CAN’T MISS TODAY

🔥 Must-Stream: Marvel Zombies — Creepy, action-packed, and a wild reimagination of your faves

💃 Reality Royalty: The Golden Bachelor — Pure chaos, with a touch of glitter and senior drama

🧠 Hidden Gem: Hotel Costiera — A new thriller with serious Jesse Williams

And that’s your TV fix for Wednesday, September 24! Whether you're in the mood for undead Avengers, reality TV tears, or a Canadian cop procedural (yes, seriously), tonight’s got a little something for everyone. Now go forth and binge — or just pretend to watch while scrolling TikTok. We won’t judge.