When it comes to Halloween confections, let us not forget the annual “Treehouse of Horror” episode of “The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.), which is now all the way up to XXVIII, or 28. This time Maggie is possessed, Lisa visits a “Coraline” world and Homer finds cannibalism delicious. The episode includes some interesting new 3D animation for the characters as well, and the comedy to horror mix will be better than on, say, “Ghosted” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.).
Speaking of eating flesh, the 100th episode of “The Walking Dead” (AMC, 9 p.m.) coincides with the start of the eighth season. They’ll probably be giddy about that on “Talking Dead” (AMC, 10:07 p.m.).
Also returning on that channel tonight, the seventh season of “Comic Book Men” (AMC, midnight).
There is more Simpsons today, however, as Morgan Spurlock presents mocukentary “Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson” (Fox, 3 p.m.). It looks aback at the “Homer at the Bat” episode years later, done in a Ken Burns style and including the voices of such famous sportscasters as Bob Costas and Joe Buck.
The comedy about an ex-President starring Nick Nolte, “Graves” (Epix, 10 p.m.), ought to be better than it is, and with the second season, perhaps it will be.
It sure is taking a long time to get Candy behind the camera on “The Deuce” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Larry acts up at a funeral on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
Ross takes a gamble on “Poldark,” whose third season is running on “Masterpiece” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“Ray Donovan” (Showtime, 9 p.m.) tries to get Bridget out of jail.
“BET Her Fights: Breast Cancer” (BET, 10 p.m.) tries to raise awareness about the disease, with participation from Keshia Cole, Alice Smith, Sevyn Streeter and Xscape.
Paul presents his all-important line of gowns on “The Collection” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
The rapper known as Tyler the Creator has created something else — his own weird animated comedy, “The Jellies” (Comedy Central, 12:15 a.m.), about a family of jellyfish who also have a 16 year old human son.
Sunday Night Football has Atlanta at New England (NBC, 8:20 p.m.). Earlier, it’s Baltimore at Minnesota (CBS, 1 p.m.), Dallas at San Francisco (Fox, 4 p.m.), and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (CBS, 4:20 p.m.).
James and Claire are finally reunited across time and commercials on “Outlander” (Starz, 8 p.m.).
Oprah Winfrey goes to prison on “60 Minutes” (CBS, 7:30 p.m.) — for a story.
“Madam Secretary” (CBS, 10:30 p.m.) tries to fund an electrical grid on a Syrian refugee camp.
Louisa has an idea to boost Larry’s writing career, but not a very good one, on “The Durrells in Corfu” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings).
On “The Last Man on Earth” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.), Todd and Melissa leave for their honeymoon.
Wendy Williams interviews the singer Michel’le Toussaint on the special “Michel’le: Still Standing” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.).
A rally is followed by a politically-charged murder on “Wisdom of the Crowd” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
Russell’s job is in jeopardy on “Vice Principals” (HBO, 10:33 p.m.).
The “Shahs of Sunset” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) start their season’s reunion shows by looking back to their trip to Israel.
Ava’s ex boyfriend shows up from Argentina on “Good Behavior” (TNT, 10 p.m.).
Crystal plans a bus trip to see J-Lo in Vegas on “The Platinum Life” (E!, 10 p.m.).
More Hollywood hi jinx on “White Famous” (Showtime, 10 p.m.).
Weapons worth $1 million are stolen on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.).
Halloween-themed clips are on “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
There are just three remaining teams on “Halloween Wars” (Food, 9 p.m.), where the challenge is a zombie cooking show.
And on “Good Witch: Spellbound” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), Cassie tries to keep a curse from wrecking a Halloween party.
Timely, yes, but you don’t know how close we are to the Yuletide onslaught. Therefore there is a “Countdown to Christmas Preview Show” (Hallmark, 10 p.m.), hyping all 21 (!) new movies planned for this season. The Queen of Hallmark, Candace Cameron-Bure, hosts.
A new line of shirts — perhaps untucked? — are pitched on “Shark Tank” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
There are three different James Bonds in the start of a marathon of 007 — Roger Moore in “The Spy Who Loved Me” (Sundance, 2:30 p.m.), Sean Connery in “You Only Live Twice” (Sundance, 6:30 p.m.) and Pierce Brosnan in “Die Another Day” (Sundance, 9 p.m.).
The Sunday night Dracula fugue this month on Turner Classic Movies continues with “Dracula, Prince of Darkness” (8 p.m.), “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave” (10 p.m.), “The Monster” (midnight), “Eyes Without a Face” (2 a.m.) and “Kwaidan” (3:45 a.m.).
In soccer, it’s the U.S. vs. South Korea (ESPN, 2 p.m.) in a women’s friendly.
Auto racing has the U.S. Grand Prix (NBC, 3 p.m.) opposite the NASCAR Hollywood Casino 300 (NBC Sports, 3 p.m.).
Women’s college soccer includes LSU at Auburn (ESPNU, 6 p.m.).
In college volleyball, it’s Michigan at Ohio State (ESPNU, 1 p.m.) and Texas at Oklahoma (ESPN2, 4 p.m.).
In women’s hockey, it’s Canada vs. U.S. (NHL, 2 p.m.).
And in Canadian football, it’s Hamilton at Montreal (ESPN2, 1 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Retired Gen. David Petraeus. CBS: White House Budget director Mike Mulvaney, Sen. James Lankford, Gold Star father Khizr Khan. NBC: Sens. Chuck Schumer and Lindsay Graham. CNN: Sens. Mitch McConnell and Sherrod Brown. Fox News: McConnell, Mulvaney, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, California attorney general Xavier Becerra.