Fox, 8:00 p.m. ET
The last time the New York Mets were in the World Series, representing the National League, the Twin Towers were still standing: It was in 2000, where they lost the so-called Subway series to the New York Yankees. The last time the Kansas City Royals were in the World Series, representing the American League, it was… last year. The Royals fought for seven games, but finally lost to the San Francisco Giants. And starting tonight in Kansas City, the Royals and Mets fight for the 2015 World Series crown, with some of the fastest pitching squads in baseball history – and with batters with reputations for getting balls in play. Game 1 begins in prime time, broadcast by Fox.
ABC, 8:00 p.m. ET
This episode was postponed from last week, when ABC decided it would rather show It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown last Tuesday rather than bury it against Game 1 of the World Series. So tonight, look what’s getting buried instead: a first-run episode of The Muppets, featuring Miss Piggy’s newest rival: Reese Witherspoon.
CW, 9:00 p.m. ET
Last week, Liv (Rose McIver) really got to demonstrate some flair and attitude, and a flashier wardrobe than usual, as her brain-eating diet got her temporarily “infected” by the memories and impulses of a trophy wife. This week, her apparel is much more down-home, but this week we get to hear her singing voice: The brain she’s sampled in this episode (consumed, appropriately, in deep-fried nuggets) is that of a country-music star.
El Rey, 9:00 p.m. ET
SEASON FINALE: Tonight is the Season 2 finale of this Robert Rodriguez series spinoff of the movie he concocted originally with Quentin Tarantino. The El Rey network just renewed the show for a Season 3, so there will be more to come. Meanwhile, tonight, the featured guest star, continuing her recurring role as a gun-toting toughie, is singer Demi Lovato.
CBS, 11:35 p.m. ET
Last week, Hillary Clinton appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show (pictured), doing one kind of interview. Tonight, she appears on Late Show with Stephen Colbert, doing what is sure to be another kind of interview entirely.