What’s coming to The CW the week of October 31? Zombies terrorize the Civil War on LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, there’s an alien fight club on SUPERGIRL, the Estefans guest star on JANE THE VIRGIN (and the show goes meta) and Caitlin visits her mother on THE FLASH.
Monday, October 31
SUPERGIRL 2.04 “Survivors”: When Kara (Melissa Benoist) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) investigate the murder of an unregistered alien, the trail leads to an alien fight club run by Roulette (guest star Dichen Lachman), the ringmaster who commands aliens to fight in mortal combat for the entertainment of rich humans. While trying to stop the fighting, Supergirl and Martian Manhunter find themselves up against a surprising opponent. Meanwhile, Hank (David Harewood) is thrilled to have found another Martian and tries to get to know M’Gann (guest star Sharon Leal) better. Supergirl takes Mon-El (Chris Wood) under her wing and begins to train him. James Marshall directed the episode written by Paula Yoo & Eric Carrasco.
JANE THE VIRGI 3.03 “Chapter Forty-Seven”: Jane (Gina Rodriguez) continues to work on her thesis and she decides to add Alba’s (Ivonne Coll) estranged sister to the narrative, much to Alba’s dismay. In order for Rogelio (Jaime Camil) to have a chance at being an American crossover star he decides to bring the Passions of Santos to The CW in hopes they will pick it up. Xo (Andrea Navedo) thinks about abandoning her dream of being a singer for something more realistic. Meanwhile, Luisa (guest star Yara Martinez) is forced to make a choice between her family or Rose (guest star Bridget Regan). Ivonne Coll and Justin Baldoni also star. Eva Longoria Baston directed the episode written by Carolina Rivera & Micah Schraft.
Tuesday, November 1
THE FLASH 3.05 “Monster”: Desperate to understand what is happening to her, Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) visits her mother, Dr. Tannhauser (guest star Susan Walters), a renowned biomedical researcher, in the hopes that her mother can provide some answers about Caitlin’s growing meta-human powers. However, when Dr. Tannhauser treats her daughter like a test subject, Caitlin grows cold and brings up past wounds causing the two to have a major blowout. Meanwhile, after a mysterious new meta-human attacks Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) tries to convince Julian (Tom Felton) to let him assist on the case. Kim Miles directed the episode written by Zack Stentz.
Wednesday, November 2
ARROW 5.05 “Human Target”: When Tobias Church (guest star Chad L. Coleman) captures and tortures one of Oliver’s new recruits, Oliver must turn to an old friend, Christopher Chance (guest star Wil Traval) AKA the Human Target, for help. Meanwhile, Felicity’s (Emily Bett Rickards) worlds collide when Detective Malone (guest star Tyler Ritter) joins the ACU. Laura Belsey directed the episode written by Oscar Balderrama & Sarah Tarkoff.
FREQUENCY 1.04 “Seven Three”: When Frank (Riley Smith) helps Raimy (Peyton List) uncover clues from the past to help solve a present day murder case, it brings up two different memories of her first day in the NYPD. Through Frank, Raimy continues to learn more about Stan which begins to cause friction with Satch (Mekhi Phifer). Meanwhile, Frank has trouble controlling his jealousy as he struggles to give Julie (Devin Kelley) her space. Lenny Jacobson and Daniel Bonjour also star. Oz Scott directed the episode written by John Dove.
Thursday, November 3
DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW 2.04 “Abominations”: When the Legends discover a time Aberration in 1863, they find themselves fighting for survival during the Civil War with Confederate soldiers who have been turned into zombies. With the Civil War outcome hanging in the balance, Jax (Franz Drameh) must participate in a daring mission by going to a slave plantation with Amaya (Maisie Richardson-Sellers). Meanwhile, Sara (Caity Lotz) begins to feel the burden of the decisions she has to make as the leader, and Ray (Brandon Routh) struggles to find his purpose on the team. Victor Garber, Dominic Purcell and Nick Zano also star. Michael Allowitz directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Ray Utarnachitt.
SUPERNATURAL 12.04 “American Nightmare”: Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate a case that leads them to a devout religious family that lives off the grid. The brothers realize that the parents are hiding a huge secret that could destroy them all. Meanwhile, Dean struggles to accept Mary’s (guest star Samantha Smith) latest decision. Davy Perez wrote the episode directed by John Showalter.
Friday, November 4
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES 8.03 “You Decided That I Was Worth Saving”: As Enzo (Michael Malarkey) continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie (Kat Graham) finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make a heart wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life. At the Armory, Alaric (Matt Davis) researches a mysterious artifact that he hopes will help in their fight to get Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Enzo back. Finally, Damon’s downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood (guest star Michael Trevino) who attempts to talk some sense into him before it’s too late. Paul Wesley and Candice King also star. Michael Karasick directed the episode written by Chad Fiveash & James Stoteraux.
CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND 2.03 “All Signs Point to Josh… Or is it Josh’s Friend?”: Rebecca (Rachel Bloom) finds herself torn between two men. As the sign she is looking for is seemingly in front of her, she knows she’s meant to choose Josh (Vincent Rodriguez III) – or is it Greg (Santino Fontana)? Paula (Donna Lynne Champlin) finds herself also struggling with a big decision. Pete Gardner, Vella Lovell and Gabrielle Ruiz also star. Audrey Wauchope and Rachel Specter wrote the episode, directed by Stuart McDonald.