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A scrappy lawyer takes on a powerful tech giant in a high-stakes legal battle, navigating the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley while fighting for justice and the little guy's rights. The premiere, "Michael and Olivia": Michael and Olivia join forces to form their own law firm to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths of Silicon Valley. Also, Michael's former assistant, Christy Palladino, uses her close-knit family connections to help the firm in its inception. Season 1 starts on CBS.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announces the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on 9 October at 11:00 CEST, choosing from 287 nominees (208 individuals, 79 organizations). On 20 September 2026 Kalshi had no clear favourite: Doctors Without Borders at 13%, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms at 12% and Save the Children at 11%.

Sheriff Country focuses on straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire's division chief Sharon Leone, who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father, Wes, who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. The premiere, "Cyclone": As Sheriff Mickey Fox struggles to process a shocking revelation about her family, she races to save a troubled young woman whose descent into a dangerous criminal operation uncovers a growing threat to all of Edgewater. Season 2 starts on CBS.

In Boston Blue, NYPD Detective Danny Reagan takes a position with Boston PD. Once in Boston, he is paired with Detective Lena Silver, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. The premiere, "The Crash": When a series of murders begins mirroring the infamous Boston Strangler killings, Danny and Lena race to stop a copycat killer before he strikes again. As panic grips the city, Jonah and Sean, fresh off their rookie year, as well as Henry Reagan, jump in to help Danny and Lena track down and arrest the killer. Also, Danny faces a career-defining promotion while Lena uncovers a lead that could link the attack on Detective Rodgers to a powerful figure. Season 2 starts on CBS.

Toei Animation's Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is an enhanced re-edit of Dragon Ball Super with redrawn scenes and new cuts, retelling the story from the God of Destruction's awakening onward.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announces the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, closing the 2026 announcement season. It is the only one of the six not established by Alfred Nobel's will.

feel.'s adaptation of the Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle light novels returns for its second cour on October 13, 2026, picking up the popular Chitose's high-school drama.

Johnson & Johnson releases its third-quarter 2026 results at about 6:45 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday 13 October and reviews them on an 8:30 a.m. investor call hosted by CEO Joaquin Duato and CFO Joseph Wolk.

Nike’s “Midnight Fever” colorway of Caitlin Clark’s Caitlin 1 signature basketball shoe goes on sale October 14 for $140 in adult sizes.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases September’s Consumer Price Index at 8:30 a.m. ET on October 14, the inflation print the Fed sees before its October 28 decision. On 20 September 2026 Kalshi put headline CPI above 3.4% at 93% and above 3.6% at 46%, so the market was centred on a 3.5–3.6% year-over-year rate.

The Lowdown follows the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble. The premiere, "The Rupidoop": Lee's acceptance speech for Citizen Journalist of the Year leaves quite an impression. Season 2 starts on FX.

TSMC reports third-quarter 2026 results and gives its fourth-quarter outlook at its earnings conference on Thursday 15 October at 2 p.m. Taiwan time, against its own guidance of US$44.6-45.8 billion in revenue and a 65-67% gross margin.

Legendary Pictures' live-action reboot of the fighting-game franchise, directed by Kitao Sakurai, brings together a stacked ensemble cast including Jason Momoa and 50 Cent.

9-1-1 is a fast-paced exploration into the lives and careers of first responders – cops, paramedics, firefighters – the people who put their lives on the line to save others. Season 10 starts on ABC.

The 146,000-square-metre building in Expo Culture Park, designed by ECADI with Snohetta as a spiralling Chinese folding fan, holds the 2,000-seat Harmony Hall, the 1,200-seat Soar Theatre and the 1,000-seat Open Stage, 4,200 seats in all. The opening season runs 47 productions and 82 performances through 20 February 2027.

Fresh out of law school, Rudy Baylor goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond as well as his law school girlfriend. Rudy, along with his boss and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client's son. Season 2 starts on USA Network.

In Maigret, Chief Inspector Maigret and his team of maverick but loyal detectives, Les Maigrets, solve a series of complex crimes in Paris. Maigret's unconventional methods and unique sense of justice put him at odds with his superiors and the judicial system he is supposed to represent. Maigret must outwit some of Paris's most cunning and violent criminals, while dealing with his own troubled past. Season 2 starts on PBS.

MMX is a Japanese scientific mission to land on Phobos, one of the two moons of Mars, to collect samples before bringing them back to Earth. The mission includes a small French/German rover to explore the surface of Phobos. Lifts off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan to Mars Orbit.

Three limited-edition gaming peripherals in translucent green with an Xbox Game Pass bundle.

NVIDIA's European GTC comes to Berlin on 20-22 October 2026, opening with Jensen Huang's keynote at the Tempodrom on 21 October and two days of sessions, labs and exhibits at STATION-Berlin.

Based on the best-selling novel by Jack Carr, The Terminal List follows James Reece after his entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission. Reece returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability. However, as new evidence comes to light, Reece discovers dark forces working against him, endangering not only his life but the lives of those he loves. Season 2 starts on Prime Video.

Abbott is expected to report third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens and webcast its earnings call at 8 a.m. Central, most likely on Wednesday 21 October; it has guided to adjusted EPS of $1.38 to $1.46.

An agnostic sex podcaster and a rabbi walk into a party. No, it's not the start of a joke — it's the beginning of a love story. And it's complicated. Season 3 starts on Netflix.

Kinema Citrus's Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery, the first film in a new trilogy continuing the story past Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou, opens in Japanese theaters.

British Columbians vote on Saturday 24 October 2026 for all 93 seats in the legislature, with polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific. Premier David Eby called the snap election two years early, citing the Trump trade war.

My Happy Marriage returns with a three-episode special from Kinema Citrus, following Miyo and Kiyoka in the run-up to their wedding, streaming worldwide on Netflix.

For the first time the Ballon d'Or leaves Paris: the 2026 ceremony is on Monday 26 October 2026 in London, marking 70 years since the first award. On 20 September 2026 Harry Kane was a clear favourite on both exchanges at 55-56%, with Lamine Yamal at 22% and Kylian Mbappé at 8%.

Israel's legislative election is set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. On 20 September 2026 Polymarket's market on who is sworn in as prime minister afterwards had Gadi Eizenkot at 52%, Benjamin Netanyahu at 30% and Naftali Bennett at 10%; Kalshi put a new government winning a Knesset confidence vote by February 3, 2027 at 89%.

Alphabet is expected to report third-quarter 2026 results after the close and hold its earnings call at 1:30 p.m. PT, most likely on Wednesday 28 October; Alphabet has not yet announced the date. Analysts expect about $126.9 billion in revenue.

The Federal Open Market Committee announces its October 2026 rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET on October 28, six weeks after raising the federal funds target range a quarter point to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, its first hike since 2023. On 19 September 2026 Kalshi traders were split between holding the rate and a second 25bp hike, with cuts priced near zero.

Eli Lilly is expected to report third-quarter 2026 results on 29 October, with its usual 10 a.m. ET conference call. It goes in guiding to $85-87 billion of 2026 revenue after second-quarter revenue jumped 48% to $23.0 billion on Mounjaro and Zepbound.

Dexter Morgan awakens from a coma and sets out for New York City, determined to find Harrison and make things right. But when Miami Metro's Angel Batista arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. Season 2 starts on Paramount+.

Nocturne tells the story of Jonah Lynn, an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter, Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek's last missing victim forces Jonah to send his adopted daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer, up against Jurek, how far will Jonah go? Season 1 starts on Apple TV.