🛋️ What to Watch: Your Daily TV Guide for Sunday, October 12, 2025: Matlock Returns

Streaming, Screaming, and Scheming – Tonight’s TV Is Serving Drama, Ghosts, and One Very Suspicious Chair

Welcome to your daily dose of drama, comedy, and spooky sea captains — served hot and fast from The TV Cave. Whether you're in the mood for a ghostly mystery, political meltdowns, or a cowboy on a bourbon hunt, tonight’s TV schedule is stacked like a binge-watcher's dream board. So grab your remote, heat up that leftover pizza, and let's dig into what’s on the small screen today.

☀️ Early Risers & Streaming Addicts

🥃 “Tulsa King” – Streaming now on Paramount+ (3:00 AM ET)

Dwight’s crew plays Bourbon Bandits If your insomnia needs a dash of organized crime, Dwight and his not-so-merry men are back to reclaim their stolen booze. Tyson finds his groove, and Quiet Ray (you remember him) makes a dramatic return. Early morning drama? We approve.

🌙 Prime Time Line-Up (8:00 PM ET)

🇬🇧 “Brian & Maggie” (PBS) – Limited Series Finale

Maggie Thatcher’s legacy hangs by a thread The Iron Lady faces political chaos and a PR meltdown of epic proportions. A key ally jumps ship, and one televised moment could rewrite her fate. Expect drama, sass, and a heavy pour of British tension.

👻 “Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C” (Hallmark Channel) – TV Movie Premiere

Ghosts, murder, and sea breezes Gethsemane and her ghostly BFF are back, and this time, there’s a dead sea captain to deal with. Tamera Mowry-Housley channels her inner sleuth in this spooky seaside whodunit. Cozy mystery? Check. Paranormal bestie? Double check.

⚖️ “Matlock” (CBS) – Season 2 Premiere – Special Night & Time (8:30 PM ET)

Daddy drama + corporate conspiracy Matty isn’t buying the paternity story from some random claiming to be Alfie’s dad. Meanwhile, Olympia’s got her hands full with Julian and the shady Wellbrexa case. Reminder: this one’s a time-jumper — episode 2 lands Thursday!

🔥 Don’t Miss These 9:00 PM Heavy Hitters

🤠 “Billy the Kid” (MGM+)

Shootouts, grief, and revenge on horseback Billy suffers a major loss thanks to Garrett’s ambush, and Emily’s playing politics with her estranged daddy. Expect blood, dust, and emotional breakdowns in this wild west revenge saga.

🕵️‍♂️ “Maigret” (PBS)

A crime, a conscience, and a whole lot of trench coat Maigret keeps chasing justice — this time for Honore Cuendet. Classic French noir vibes, but make it deeply personal.

🌲 “Task” (HBO)

All paths lead to the woods, and it’s not for a picnic Dark Hearts, the Task Force, and our guy Robbie all converge for a forest showdown. Things go bang, secrets unravel, and lives? Yeah, those might be ruined.

🍷 “Tony Shalhoub: Breaking Bread” (CNN)

From family history to fine dining in Marseille Tony’s eating his way through his father’s immigration story and Marseille’s food scene. Bring snacks — this one will make you hungry and emotional.

🧟 “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” (AMC)

Fallout, French drama, and familiar faces Carol and Antonio deal with the aftermath of Solaz. Things aren’t looking great — but hey, when do they ever on this show? Episode 5’s fallout is about to hit hard.

🎭 Late Night Shenanigans (9:30 PM ET)

💼 “Elsbeth” (CBS) – Season 3 Premiere – Special Night & Time

Talk shows, tantrums & twisted truths Elsbeth finds herself in a late-night comedy circus featuring a fictionalized Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris, and Andy Richter. Someone’s hiding secrets backstage — and Elsbeth’s here to solve it all with her signature weirdness. Continues Thursday, but get your fix tonight.

🪑 Closing Time (10:00 PM ET)

😳 “The Chair Company” (HBO) – Series Premiere

One man, one chair, one conspiracy Tim Robinson stars in a new dark comedy about a workplace incident that spirals into a full-on conspiracy. If you like your humor with a side of paranoia and office furniture trauma, this one’s your vibe.

🎷 “New Orleans: Soul of a City” (CNN)

The roots of rhythm, the pain behind the music A moving dive into the heartbeat of New Orleans’ music scene, shaped by the trials and triumphs of Black culture in the Big Easy. A must-watch if you love jazz, history, or just great storytelling.

📺 That’s a Wrap!

From spectral sleuths to political implosions and emotional food tours, October 12 is coming in hot across all screens. Whether you’re binging at dawn or live-tweeting that Elsbeth chaos, The TV Cave has you covered. Check back tomorrow for more of what to watch and why it’s worth your time.

📣 Tell us what you’re watching @TheTVCave — and don’t forget to pass the remote (and the snacks).