Laura Dern plays a novelist who visits a writer’s retreat in Morocco and meets a young man (Liam Hemsworth) in the new romance “Lonely Planet” (Netflix, streaming), written and directed by Susannah Grant, whose previous films include “Erin Brockovitch” and “28 Days.”
From Chile comes the film “In Her Place” (Netflix, streaming), about a famous case in which a writer murdered her lover in 1955.
From South Korea comes the action film “Uprising” (Netflix, streaming) about two men who live through a 16th century war with Japan.
Before Hispanic Heritage Month is over here is both a special about contributions to film in “Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny” (ABC, 8 p.m.) and the latest installment of “VOCES: American Historia” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
The jazz band Snarky Puppy pays tribute to Susana Baca, the Peruvian singer-songwriter on the season premiere of “NEXT at the Kennedy Center” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings). Guests include Silvana Estrada, Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz and Fuensanta.
Baseball’s National League Divisional Series reaches Game 5 with San Diego vs. Dodgers (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Migrating from Peacock, the new horror series “Teacup” (USA, 10:30 p.m.) follows a group of neighbors trapped on a farm in rural Georgia who face a deadly threat. Yvonne Strahovski and Scott Speedman. The eight-episode series, created by Ian McCulloch, was inspired by the novel “Stinger” by Robert R. McCammon.
Tia tries dating again on “Tia Lowry: My Next Act” (WEtv, 9:30 p.m.).
Before the annual “Treehouse of Horror,” here’s a pre-Halloween short from The Simpsons, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” (Disney+, streaming) that stars Sideshow Bob and uses several of the Disney villains.
Finally Shailene Woodley’s character gets the spotlight on “Three Women” (Starz, 10 p.m.).
“Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.) is on a special night, looks back at the season before Sunday’s finale.
On the made for TV thriller “Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.) Nikki DeLoach goes on a date that turns out to be a crime scene.
Shifting ice makes the final hours of the mining season more difficult on “Bering Sea Gold” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) is caught in Arizona monsoon season.
Jackhammering is part of the arsenal of “Outback Opal Hunters” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (Food, 9 p.m.) stops for soul food in Indianapolis.
The road from social media to porn is a little too direct for teens on “Social Studies” (FX, 10 p.m.).
Marie has a blind date on “Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
“Fat Joe Talks” (Starz, 9 p.m.) to the star of “Power.”
King John’s castle in Limerick is visited on “Spooked Ireland” (Travel, 10 p.m.), which almost sounds like an actual travel show.
“Scare Tactics” (USA, 10 p.m.) pulls out the evil clowns.
Retta pushes into the Midwest to find the “Scariest House in America” (HGTV, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ Friday night series of political films continues with “A Face in the Crowd” (8 p.m.), “Wag the Dog” (10:15 p.m.), “The Murder of Fred Hampton” (midnight), “JFK” (1:45 a.m.) and “Z” (5 a.m.).
Earlier, TCM has films of lawyers “Count the Hours!” (8 a.m.), “Criminal Court” (9:30 a.m.), ”Just This Once” (10:45 a.m.), “Lawyer Man” (12:30 p.m.), “The Man Who Talked Too Much” (1:45 p.m.), “Mr. Ricco” (3:15 p.m.), “No Questions Asked” (5 p.m.) and “Young Man with Ideas” (6:30 p.m.).
Hockey includes Tampa Bay at Carolina (Hulu, 7 p.m.).
College football has Northwestern at Maryland (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), UNLV at Utah State (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.) and Utah at Arizona State (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.).
Preseason basketball includes Toronto at Washington (NBA, 7 p.m.) and Sacramento at Golden State (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Andrew Garfield, Tyler James Williams. The View: Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna. The Talk: Holly Robinson Peete, Laurie Kilmartin. Kelly Clarkson: Cate Blanchett, Ella Hunt, Rupi Kaur, Raye. Drew Barrymore: Riley Keough. Jennifer Hudson: Tia Mowry, GloRilla. Tamron Hall: Jimmy Jam, Cornbread Harris, Marjorie Ingall, Susan McCarthy.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jeff Bridges, Evie McGee Colbert (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Jennifer Aniston, Diego Luna, Gael Garcia Bernal, Ben Platt, Brandy Clark (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Colin Farrell, Lily Collins, Mike Shinoda, Linkin Park (rerun). Seth Meyers: Andy Samberg, Shailene Woodley (rerun). Taylor Tomlinson: Bob the Drag Queen, Caitlin Reilly, Rickey Thompson (rerun). Bill Maher: Tim Alberta, Buck Sexton, Laura Coates.