TBS, 5:00 p.m. ET
Two do-or-die Game 5s are played tonight, in a tension-filled doubleheader on TBS. First up, at 5 p.m. ET, is Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees, forced by the Orioles’ 13th-inning go-ahead run. Next, at 8:30 p.m. ET, is the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals game. It’s the first time all four series have gone five games under this modern configuration, so enjoy the drama.
Sundance, 8:00 p.m. ET
Even though TCM is presenting a special lineup this month devoted to political movies, Sundance Channel has a notable one on tap tonight: The Manchurian Candidate. Unfortunately, it’s the 2004 remake, not the haunting original – but with Denzel Washington in the lead, it’s still worth watching.
TCM, 8:00 p.m. ET
Judy Holliday won a Best Actress Oscar, and deserved it, for her portrayal of a gangster’s ditzy moll who takes private tutoring lessons to lessen her ditz factor. Based on Garson Kanin’s Broadway hit, it’s a riot – as is Broderick Crawford as the tough-guy star of this 1950 comedy.
Fox, 9:00 p.m. ET
Last week’s episode showed us a tougher side of Etta (Georgina Haig), a return to Walter’s lab, and another mission to fulfill, thanks to a Betamax tape with a hidden message. (And I thought I was the only source around for Beta tapes these days.)
HBO, 10:00 p.m. ET
After the vice presidential debate, it’s time for another new Real Time. Guests this week include Ben Affleck and Ann Coulter – if they’re both seated on the panel, this one could be incendiary.