What’s coming to The CW shows the week of October 21? LEGACIES (the spin-off of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and THE ORIGINALS) will make its debut. Meanwhile, Veronica opens up her speakeasy on RIVERDALE and Cicada targets a member of Team Flash. Plus, a new season of DC’ LEGENDS OF TOMORROW will also begin.
Sunday, October 21
- SUPERGIRL 4.02 “Fallout”: A shocking revelation causes chaos in National City. Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) sets out to capture Mercy Graves (guest star Rhona Mitra), while Alex (Chyler Leigh) takes control at the DEO. Back at CatCo, Kara decides to write an investigative story on Mercy and asks Lena (Katie McGrath) if she can interview her as Mercy has ties to the Luthors. Meanwhile, Brainy (Jesse Rath) meets Nia (Nicole Maines) and the two end up in a precarious situation. Harry Jierjian directed the episode with story by Dana Horgan and teleplay by Maria Maggenti & Daniel Beaty.
- CHARMED 1.02 “Let This Mother Out”: After getting a message from the spirit board to not trust Harry (Rupert Evans), the sisters are conflicted and ultimately concoct a plan to see if he is telling the truth. Desperate to believe the person warning them is trying to protect them, they end up going against their better judgement. Harry soon realizes that the sisters are up to no good and tries to help before it’s too late. Meanwhile, this new sisterly unit is not fully unified, with Mel (Melonie Diaz) and Macy (Madeleine Mantock) struggling with who’s the real big sister and Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) caught in the middle. Vanessa Parise directed the episode written by Jessica O’Toole & Amy Rardin.
Monday, October 22
- ARROW 7.02 “The Longbow Hunters”: In order to track down Diaz (Kirk Acevedo) from inside prison, Oliver (Stephen Amell) realizes that will require aligning with an old enemy. Meanwhile, in Star City, Felicity’s (Emily Bett Rickards) attempts to root out Diaz are thwarted by Diggle (David Ramsey), whose allegiance to ARGUS now requires him to keep civilians like her on the outs. Realizing that she can no longer rely on her old team or old methods, a clear-eyed Felicity resolves to find a new way to go after Diaz. Laura Belsey directed the episode written by Jill Blankenship & Rebecca Bellotto.
- DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW 4.01 “The Virgin Gary”: After the Legends defeated Mallus and wiped the final anachronism from time, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory with the Time Bureau. All that changes when Constantine (Matt Ryan) informs Sara (Caity Lotz) of a new magical threat that leads the team to Woodstock. Constantine thinks he knows how to defeat the new threat, but will need the help of the team and their special klepto talents to help with his spell. Meanwhile, Nate (Nick Zano) and Rory (Dominic Purcell) go on an adventure leaving Nate facing someone from his past. Brandon Routh, Tala Ashe and Jes Macallan also star. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Phil Klemmer & Grainne Godfree.
Tuesday, October 23
- THE FLASH 5.03 “The Death of Vibe”: After Cicada’s (Chris Klein) attack on The Flash (Grant Gustin), the team realizes they need to think outside the box to stop this dangerous new foe. Desperate to help her parents, Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) comes up with a plan that ultimately puts a member of Team Flash in danger. Meanwhile, Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) delves into her past. Andi Armaganian directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza.
Wednesday, October 24
- RIVERDALE 3.03 “Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below”: When a series of suspicious roadblocks threaten to delay the opening of the speakeasy, Veronica (Camila Mendes) enlists the help of Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch), Toni (Vanessa Morgan), Reggie (Charles Melton), Kevin (Casey Cott) and Josie (Ashleigh Murray) to ensure opening night goes off without a hitch. Elsewhere, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) follow different leads to learn more about the strange incidents going on in the town. Finally, some unwanted attention forces Archie (KJ Apa) to make a difficult decision about his future. Madchen Amick, Luke Perry, Mark Consuelos and Skeet Ulrich also star. Jeff Hunt directed the episode written by Aaron Allen.
- ALL AMERICAN 1.03 “i”: Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) spend an unexpected day together back in Crenshaw where Beverly Hills golden boy, Jordan, gets his first taste of real life in South Central LA. Meanwhile, Billy (Taye Diggs) struggles with his identity as a father as Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) attempt to rekindle their friendship. Coop (Bre-Z) faces her own truth, coming clean to her parents about being gay. Cody Christian, Monet Mazur, Karimah Westbrook and Jalyn Hall also star. The episode was written by Nkechi O. Carroll and directed by Rob Hardy.
Thursday, October 25
- SUPERNATURAL 14.03 “The Scar”: Still trying to solve the mystery of what happened to Dean (Jensen Ackles), Sam (Jared Padalecki) enlists the help of Sheriff Jody Mills (Kim Rhodes) who may unknowingly already be on the case. Castiel (Misha Collins) continues to be a father figure to Jack (Alexander Calvert), who surprises even himself, when a life is on the line. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Robert Berens.
- LEGACIES 1.01 “This is the Part Where You Run”: Under the guidance of headmaster Alaric Saltzman (Matt Davis), the next generation of supernatural beings at The Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted — including tri-brid Hope Mikaelson (Danielle Rose Russell), Alaric’s twins Lizzie (Jenny Boyd) and Josie (Kaylee Bryant), high-energy vampire MG (Quincy Fouse), newly-triggered werewolf Rafael (Peyton Alex Smith) and the mysterious Landon (Aria Shahghasemi) — come of age in the most unconventional way possible, nurtured to be their best selves…in spite of their worst impulses. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Julie Plec.
Friday, October 26
- DYNASTY 2.03 “The Butler Did It”: Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) gets in over her head and needs Liam (guest star Adam Huber) and Culhane’s (Robert Christopher Riley) help. Kirby (Maddison Brown) makes a shocking discovery that changes everything, while Blake (Grant Show) wines and dines a new guest (Ana Brenda Contreras). Nicollette Sheridan, Alan Dale, Rafael de la Fuente, Sam Adegoke and James Mackay also star. David M. Israel and Paula Sabbaga wrote the episode, which was directed by Pascal Verschooris.
- CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND “I’m On My Own Path”: As Rebecca (Rachel Bloom) contemplates her feelings about her career, Paula (Donna Lynne Champlin) is forced to deal with a big client (guest star Nina Vardalos). Josh (Vincent Rodriguez III) tries to get back in the dating game, while Heather (Vella Lovell) and Hector (guest star Erick Lopez) deal with insurance. Scott Michael Foster, Pete Gardner and Gabrielle Ruiz also star. Alden Derck wrote the episode, directed by Jude Weng.