Weekend Watchlist: Top Picks for October 18-19

This weekend, there's a mix of thrillers, comedies, and crime dramas hitting screens. For those who love a good mystery, there are three new shows based on real-life crimes. If you need a laugh, Maya Rudolph's comedy is back for another season. And if you're into politics, a serious drama is returning to Netflix. Theaters are getting a couple of new films. One stars Julia Roberts as a professor dealing with a complicated situation involving a student and a colleague. Another film swaps the lives of a struggling guy and a tech billionaire, showing that money isn't always the answer. On TV, CBS is launching new shows, including a spinoff of a popular series and a new police drama. There's also a show about a survivalist who helps people in tough spots. Plus, a new series follows a detective moving to Boston to fight crime. If you're into true crime, there's a docudrama about a lawyer convicted of murdering his family. Another show explores the life of a serial killer known as the Killer Clown. And a third looks at a tragic shooting between neighbors. For comedy fans, Maya Rudolph's character is back, giving away more of her fortune. There's also a new season of a show about a married couple navigating political chaos. And if you like spinoffs, there's a new one about Sheldon's older brother and his wife.