October is a huge month for broadcast TV, packed with exciting premieres, live events, and returning favorites. Whether you’re into action-packed dramas or lighthearted shows, there’s no shortage of great content this fall. But here’s the best part: while many people are paying for cable, streaming services, or live TV bundles, you can enjoy all these premieres for free over-the-air with a TV antenna.
Why Pay for TV When You Don’t Have To? With so many options available today—cable subscriptions, streaming services, and live TV apps—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the cost of staying up to date with your favorite shows. Many of the top-rated shows and biggest live events are broadcast over-the-air straight from the source on major networks like CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and The CW, which are all available for free with a TV antenna from Antennas Direct.
This October, you can catch some of the year’s biggest TV moments. From new seasons of Ghosts and Elsbeth to fresh shows like Joan and The Wranglers, the fall lineup is full of hits. Plus, you’ll have access to live political events like the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate, major awards shows like the 50th Anniversary American Music Awards, and even top-tier sports.
Free TV, Unbeatable Quality. Using an over-the-air TV antenna, you get crystal-clear high-definition broadcasts of your favorite channels—often with better picture quality than streaming. Not only that, but there’s no need to worry about buffering, internet outages, or rising subscription prices. Once you set up your antenna, all these October premieres and more are available without any monthly fees.
What’s Coming This October? October is just the beginning of the TV season, with plenty of new and returning favorites hitting the airwaves. If you’re into drama, check out the highly anticipated return of Sullivan’s Crossing, Law & Order, or the season premieres of The Young and the Restless and Blue Bloods. For reality and game show lovers, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Scrabble promise fun-filled competition that the whole family can enjoy. And don’t forget about live specials and series premieres like Citizen Nation that will bring fresh new stories to your screen.
The beauty of using a TV antenna is that you can watch these shows in real time without having to pay for cable or sign up for yet another streaming service.
The Bottom Line: Save Big and Watch More. In a world where entertainment costs seem to rise endlessly, cutting the cord is the best way to save money and still get access to premium TV content. With a TV antenna, you’re not limited to subscription fees or specific streaming platforms—you’re getting all the top broadcast networks directly to your TV for free.
So, this October, don’t miss out on all the excitement. From high-profile premieres to live events, your TV antenna can deliver the very best of the fall season without costing you a cent. All times are EST.
10/1- 3:30pm: Trick-or-Treatsaurus/The Haunted Hallway (PBS Kids) – Halloween Episode
10/1- 8:00pm: WWE NXT (The CW) – Network Premiere
10/1- 9:00pm: Vice Presidential Debate 2024 (CBS) – Live Special
10/2- 8:00pm: Sullivan’s Crossing (The CW) – Season 2 Premiere
10/2- 9:00pm: Joan (The CW) – Series Premiere
10/3- 12:30pm: The Young and the Restless (CBS) – Season 52 Premiere
10/3- 8:00pm: Law & Order (NBC) – Season 24 Premiere
10/3- 9:00pm: Law & Order: SVU (NBC) – Season 26 Premiere
10/3- 9:00pm: Trick or Treat (Cyberchase) (PBS Kids) – Halloween Episode
10/3- 10:00pm: Found (NBC) – Season 2 Premiere
10/3- 8:00pm: Scrabble (The CW) – Series Premiere
10/3- 9:00pm: Trivial Pursuit (The CW) – Series Premiere
10/5- 3:00pm: All Hallow’s Eve (The Mask) (MeTV Toons) – Halloween Episode
10/6- 10:30am: Fright Night (The Brady Bunch) (MeTV) – Halloween Episode
10/6- 11:00am: Haunted (Happy Days) (MeTV) – Halloween Episode
10/6- 12:00pm: Broom-Stick Bunny (Looney Tunes) (MeTV Toons) – Halloween Episode
10/6- 2:00pm: Trick or Treat (The Beverly Hillbillies) (MeTV) – Halloween Special
10/6- 8:00pm: American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special (CBS) – Special
10/7- 8:00pm: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC) – Season 4 Premiere
10/7- 8:00pm: Superman & Lois (The CW) – Series 4 Premiere
10/8- 9:00pm: Citizen Nation (PBS) – Series Premiere
10/8- 10:00pm: The Irrational (NBC) – Season 2 Premiere
10/8- 8:00pm: The Accused (FOX) – Season 2 Premiere
10/9- 9:30pm: Abbott Elementary (ABC) – Season 4 Premiere
10/9- 10:00pm: Scamanda (ABC) – Series Premiere
10/13- 1:00pm: The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone (MeTV Toons) – Halloween Episode
10/13- 8:00pm: Tracker (CBS) – Season 2 Premiere
10/14- 8:00pm: NCIS (CBS) – Season 22 Premiere
10/14- 9:00pm: NCIS: Origins (CBS) – Series Premiere
10/14- 9:00pm: The Wranglers (CW) – Series Premiere
10/15- 8:00pm: FBI (CBS) – Season 7 Premiere
10/15- 9:00pm: FBI: International (CBS) – Season 4 Premiere
10/15- 10:00pm: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) – Season 6 Premiere
10/17- 8:00pm: George & Mandy’s First Marriage (CBS) – Series Premiere
10/17- 8:30pm: Ghosts (CBS) – Season 4 Premiere
10/17- 10:00pm: Elsbeth (CBS) – Season 2 Premiere
10/18- 8:00pm: Shark Tank (ABC) – Season 16 Premiere
10/18- 8:00pm: S.W.A.T. (CBS) – Season 8 Premiere
10/18- 9:00pm: Fire Country (CBS) – Season 3 Premiere
10/18- 10:00pm: Blue Bloods (CBS) – Season 14B Premiere
10/18- 8:00pm: Happy’s Place (NBC) – Series Premiere
10/18- 8:30pm: Lopez vs. Lopez (NBC) – Season 3 Premiere
10/20- 9:30pm: The Equalizer (CBS) – Season 5 Premiere
10/21- 8:00pm: The Neighborhood (CBS) – Season 7 Premiere
10/21- 8:30pm: Poppa’s House (CBS) – Series Premiere
10/27- 6:00pm: Bunnicula the Vampire Rabbit (MeTV Toons) – Halloween Episode
10/27- 6:30pm: Casper’s Halloween Special (MeTV Toons) – Halloween Episode
10/27- 9:00pm: The Marlow Murder Club (PBS) – Series Premiere