🛋️ What To Watch- Your Ultimate Watch List for October 5, 2025

From Housewives drama to Cyndi Lauper’s final hurrah — here's everything worth watching (and what to skip) today.

Welcome back to The TV Cave’s daily rundown, where we do the heavy flipping so you don’t have to. Whether you're a die-hard reality junkie, streaming stan, or here for prestige drama with a side of petty, we’ve got you covered. So fluff that throw pillow, grab your favorite snack, and let’s get into what’s airing today.

🌅 Early Riser? Here's What’s Popping at 3:00 AM

📺 Paramount+ — Tulsa King Dwight teams up with Agent Musso (yes, that Musso) to take on a terrorist plot, while the rest of the crew throws hands with the legacy of a guy named Dunmire. Is it too early for explosions and family vendettas? Never.

🏀 Afternoon Slam-Dunk at 3:00 PM

📺 ABC — WNBA Finals: Game 2The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury are back for round two in what’s shaping up to be a championship showdown for the books. Expect clutch plays, high drama, and maybe a technical foul or two.

🎤 Prime Time, Baby — 8:00 PM Means Business

📺 CBS — A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper

Two hours of glitter, legends, and final tour feels. Cyndi closes out her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun era at the Hollywood Bowl with help from Cher, Joni Mitchell, John Legend, and others. Wear something sparkly and pretend you got an invite.

📺 Hallmark — The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose

It’s a Hallmark mystery, so you know what that means: cozy sweaters, small-town secrets, and a disappearing journalist who probably knew too much. Jodie Sweetin is back with Stephen Huszar to solve crime and maybe flirt a little.

📺 Bravo — The Real Housewives of Potomac (Season 10 Premiere!)

Karen’s in court, Gizelle's playing peacemaker (kind of), and the tea is boiling. Season 10 kicks off with trials, tribulations, and more shade than an oak tree.

📺 Fox — The Simpsons

Homer helps Chalmers get a new gig — and it turns into a man-o-sphere nightmare. Oh, and yes, there’s a movie sequel on the way. We’re not worthy.

🧙‍♂️ 8:30 PM Magic Hour

📺 Fox — Universal Basic GuysMagician duels, nursing trophies, and whatever this show is. Mark’s doing card tricks, Tammy’s chasing awards — it’s like your weirdest dream after eating cheese at midnight.

🕘 9:00 PM — Peak Chaos, Peak TV

📺 MGM+ — Billy the Kid

It’s an ambush! Betrayal! Emotional fallout! Also: someone named Catron arguing with his daughter. Yeehaw, it’s drama time in the Wild West.

📺 Fox — Krapopolis

Shlub wants boba, and Tyrannis is prepping for his big demigod ceremony. This one’s got ancient myths, modern problems, and bubble tea. Honestly? Vibes.

📺 Peacock — Love Island Games (Season 2 Finale)

One couple walks away $250K richer. The rest walk away tan, emotionally confused, and probably Instagram-famous.

📺 PBS — Maigret (Series Premiere!)

Moody Parisian detective + loyal team + complex crimes = your new British-accented obsession. Add to watchlist immediately.

📺 HBO — Task

Tom inches closer to solving the case, Perry drops in on Maeve, and Robbie is scheming. Classic Sunday scaries with a dash of murder.

📺 CNN — Tony Shalhoub: Breaking Bread (Docuseries Premiere)

Monk is on a global carb tour, and we’re all invited. Bread is the love language and we’re here for it.

📺 AMC — The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Carol’s helping folks, Daryl’s wandering a desert, and zombies still do zombie things. If you’ve made it this far in the franchise, you deserve a medal (and maybe therapy).

🍔 9:30 PM — Post-Dinner Shenanigans

📺 Fox — Bob’s Burgers Linda’s worried Gayle is turning her messy love life into performance art. Honestly, who among us hasn’t?

💰 10:00 PM — Crime Time

📺 PBS — The Gold (Series Premiere!)

British crime drama alert! It’s all about the infamous 1983 Brink’s-Mat heist — gold bars, coverups, and Hugh Bonneville being way too charming.

📺 CNN — New Orleans: Soul of a City

A powerful dive into the heartbeat of NOLA, 20 years after Katrina. Music, food, sports, and soul — this docuseries is a love letter to resilience.

🔚 That’s a Wrap!

Whether you’re tuning in for detective drama, reality meltdowns, or a full-blown Cyndi Lauper spectacle, today’s TV slate is stacked. Check back tomorrow for another hand-picked guide — because at The TV Cave, we watch so you can win at remote wars.