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Scary Good TV: Free October Premieres You Won’t Want to Miss

October is serving up more than candy and costumes—it’s packed with fresh TV premieres, returning favorites, and brand-new series you can watch for FREE with your Mohu TV antenna. From long-running dramas to late-night laughs and everything in between, the fall TV season is officially in full swing, and your living room is the best seat in the house. No subscriptions, no cable—just pure, fang-tastic fun!

Why pay for cable or streaming when you can watch all your favorite premieres and specials for free? Using a TV antenna isn’t just easy—it’s smart. You get live, crystal-clear broadcasts without paying monthly fees, which means more shows and less cost. Plus, with so many new premieres this season, you won’t miss a single laugh, scare, or plot twist.

Check out our list of this month’s broadcast TV premieres and mark your calendar—you won’t want to miss this spook-tacular lineup that’s full of FREE entertainment! All times are listed in Eastern Time.

10/1- 8:00pm: Shifting Gears (ABC) – Season 2 Premiere

10/1- 8:00pm: Chicago Med (NBC) – Season 11 Premiere

10/1- 8:30pm: Abbott Elementary (ABC) – Season 5 Premiere

10/1- 9:00pm: Chicago Fire (NBC) – Season 14 Premiere

10/1- 10:00pm: Chicago P.D. (NBC) – Season 13 Premiere

10/4- 9:00am: Lucky Dog: Reunions (CBS) – Season 3 Premiere

10/4- 9:30am: Lucky Dog: Down Under (CBS) – Series Premiere

10/4- 11:30pm: Saturday Night Live (NBC) – Season 51 Premiere

10/5- 9:00pm: Masterpiece: Maigret (PBS) – Series Premiere

10/5- 10:00pm: Masterpiece: The Gold (PBS) – Series Premiere

10/7- 12:30pm: The Young and the Restless (CBS) – Season 53 Premiere

10/9- 8:00pm: 9-1-1 (ABC) – Season 9 Premiere

10/9- 9:00pm: 9-1-1: Nashville (ABC) – Series Premiere

10/9- 10:00pm: Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) – Season 22 Premiere

10/12- 8:30pm: Matlock (CBS) – Season 2 Premiere (special night)

10/12- 9:30pm: Elsbeth (CBS) – Season 3 Premiere (special night)

10/13- 8:00pm: The Neighborhood (CBS) – Season 8 Premiere

10/13- 8:30pm: DMV (CBS) – Series Premiere

10/13- 9:00pm: FBI (CBS) – Season 8 Premiere

10/13- 9:30pm: Watson (CBS) – Season 2 Premiere

10/13- 8:00pm: TV We Love (The CW) – Series Premiere

10/14- 8:00pm: NCIS (CBS) – Season 23 Premiere

10/14- 9:00pm: NCIS: Origins (CBS) – Season 2 Premiere

10/14- 10:00pm: NCIS: Sydney (CBS) – Season 3 Premiere

10/16- 8:00pm: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (CBS) – Season 2 Premiere

10/16- 8:30pm: Ghosts (CBS) – Season 5 Premiere

10/17- 8:00pm: Fire Country (CBS) – Season 4 Premiere (special time)

10/17- 9:00pm: Sheriff Country (CBS) – Series Premiere (special time)

10/17- 10:00pm: Boston Blue (CBS) – Series Premiere

10/19- 8:00pm: Tracker (CBS) – Season 3 Premiere

10/19- 9:00pm: The Road (CBS) – Series Premiere

Christine Hand

Christine Hand

Christine Hand is Vice President of Marketing for Antennas Direct and Mohu, two of the most recognized brands in the TV antenna industry. She oversees brand strategy, product marketing, digital experiences, partnerships, and customer engagement while helping lead initiatives that connect millions of viewers with free over-the-air television. A longtime advocate for cord-cutting, Christine has spent years educating consumers about broadcast TV, TV antennas, and the evolving television landscape. Her work spans product launches, retail programs, industry partnerships, and content that helps viewers discover smarter ways to watch live television without expensive cable or streaming subscriptions. Through her writing, Christine shares insights on major TV events, sports, broadcast technology, and trends shaping how people watch television today.