Dating and relationships are the name of the game this week as Bachelor in Paradise airs two episodes and CBS premieres The Real Love Boat, inspired by the iconic 1970s series. The unscripted dating show features some surprise guest stars from the scripted series, and the husband-and-wife team of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell try to help a group of singles find love on the high seas. There’s nothing I love more than celebrating love in a gorgeous location, and this delivers.
On the drama front (though BiP and TRLB can never be accused of not bringing the drama), Grey’s Anatomy returns for season 19 and The Good Doctor begins season 5, both on ABC. Big changes are afoot for Grey’s, especially with Ellen Pompeo taking a much-deserved step back, though Meredith will still be front and center. More on the premiere episode below.
Finally, ahead of the release of my oral history of The Big Bang Theory, I’ll be on The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 5 podcast this Friday talking about some of the things you never knew about the series. Next week, Glamour will have an exclusive excerpt from the book focusing on Kaley Cuoco and Penny’s very polarizing haircut at the start of season 8. Stay tuned for that.
Speaking of The Big Bang Theory, Kunal Nayyar (Rajesh Koothrappali) has a charming new movie out on Friday with Lucy Hale, Scott Foley, Christina Hendricks, and others. It’s called The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, and it’s the perfect weekend film to see in the theaters.
See you back here next Sunday! Happy October!
Monday, October 3
Bachelor in Paradise (ABC): Week two is here, and that means more sunburns, bug bites, and drama. Also, have a listen to Nick Viall’s Viall Files podcast, where the former Bachelor and I break down last week’s premiere and the arrivals we’re most excited to see (Victoria Fuller for him, Sally for me). 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and streaming the next day on Hulu
