THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:
The season finale of BUMP, “Matrescence,” will air Thursday,
September 29 (8:30-9:00pm ET)
The season finale of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN,
“The Finale: Once Upon a Baker,” will air Thursday,
September 29 (9:00-10:00pm ET)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS
“Episode 207” — (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
SPECIAL GUEST NEIL BROWN JR (“SEAL TEAM”) JOINS IN ON THE FUN – We have
mischievous monkeys, dreaming dogs, stealing seals, copy cats, a goat on a blind date?!
Delighted dogs, and a cat who loves World’s Funniest Animals! Hosted by Elizabeth Stanton
with special guest Neal Brown Jr. and commentary by Brian Cooper, Mikalah Gordon, Carmen
Hodgson and Noah Matthews (#207). Original airdate 11/20/2021. Every episode of WORLD’S
FUNNIEST ANIMALS will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day
after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.
WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS
“Episode 208A” — (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
PLAYING AROUND WITH GUEST STAR LOLA FLANNERY (“SHADOWHUNTERS”) –
We have playful pigs, diving dogs, confused cats, a tegu eating sushi, a bear who is loving the
weather, energetic elephants, and a golden retriever getting some much-needed rest and
relaxation. Hosted by Elizabeth Stanton with special guest Lola Flannery and commentary by
Maiara Walsh, Brian Cooper, Mikalah Gordon and Neel Ghosh (#208). Original airdate
1/8/2022. Every episode of WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS will be available to stream on
The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in
or authentication required.
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“The Penn-tagram” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
ALYSON HANNIGAN PERFORMS WITH PENN & TELLER — Aspiring magicians are
invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who
will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who
succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel
& Casino in Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure
out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Mellow, Paige Thompson, Stanley
Zhou and Jonathon Lachance. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host
(#810). Original airdate 1/14/2022.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
MYSTERIES DECODED
“Horror Hotel” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14) (HDTV)
A VORTEX OF DARK ENERGY — U.S. Navy veteran turned private investigator Jennifer
Marshall and journalist Ozzy Mora investigate chilling claims and a mysterious death at LA’s
infamous Cecil Hotel (#203). Original airdate 7/27/2022.
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Stabba Dabba Deck” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
GUEST APPEARANCE BY CARROT TOP — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their
best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick
only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to
perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The
magicians featured in the episode include Zak Mirz, John-Henry, Andy Deemer and Thomas
Solomon. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host (#811). Original airdate
1/21/2022.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
LEONARDO
“Episode 107” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DV) (HDTV)
SECRETS — Reunited with Caterina (Matilda De Angelis), Leonardo (Aidan Turner) perseveres
with his work but is frustrated by the growing success of a younger artist, Michelangelo
(Pierpaolo Spollon). Putting his feelings aside, Leonardo is persuaded to accept a new
commission, a giant fresco of the Battle of Anghiari, but faces competition from his newfound
rival. As the suspicions of another encroach upon a guarded secret, a face from the past leaves
Leonardo doubting everything he previously thought he knew. Coming to terms with a personal
tragedy, Leonardo learns of a truth that sets to change a relationship forever. Freddie Highmore,
Carlos Cuevas, Alessandro Sperduti, James D’Arcy, Robin Renucci, Hugo Becker, Miriam
Dalmazio and Max Bennet also star. Daniel Percival directed the episode written by Frank
Spotnitz, Steve Thompson and Gabbie Asher (#107). Original airdate 9/27/2022. Every episode
of LEONARDO will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after
broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.
DEVILS
“Episode 7” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
THE TRUE THREAT – It’s the final confrontation in the data war. Massimo (Alessandro
Borghi) has to finalize a radical new 5G deal with the EU and reveal irrefutable proof of the
truths he has learnt about the threat to democracy, all without being discovered by his enemies.
But is it already too late? Has he placed those closest to him in mortal danger? Jan Michelini
directed the episode written by Caroline Henry (#207). Original airdate 9/27/2022. Every episode
of DEVILS will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast
for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
DC’S STARGIRL
“Frenemies – Chapter One: The Murder” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG,
LV) (HDTV)
STARMAN IS BACK — With Starman (Joel McHale) back from the dead and her former
super-villain enemies vowing to reform, Courtney (Brec Bassinger) is hopeful that there will
finally be peace in Blue Valley. But when The Gambler (guest star Eric Goins) arrives to town
looking to make his own amends, the team find themselves at odds over whether he can be
trusted. Luke Wilson, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Cameron Gellman,
Trae Romano, Meg DeLacy, Neil Hopkins, Joy Osmanski and Alkoya Brunson also star. Andi
Armaganian directed the episode written by Geoff Johns (#301). Original airdate 8/31/2022.
Every episode of DC’S STARGIRL will be available to stream on The CW App and
CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication
required.
WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS
“Episode 115” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
GET THE GANG TOGETHER – Host Elizabeth Stanton (“Popstar This Week”) is joined by the
panelists and special guests Stephen Kramer Glickman as they observe animals doing the
funniest things ever caught on video. On today’s show we’re bringing you spinners, a bobbing,
weaving bad boy, an utterly clean otter, and baby-sitting buddies. The episode is produced by
David McKenzie, David Martin and Laura McKenzie and directed by Brad Thomas (#115).
Original airdate 1/7/2021. Every episode of WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS will be
available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without
a subscription, log-in or authentication required.
WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS
“Episode 116” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
SEASON FINALE – Host Elizabeth Stanton (“Popstar This Week”) is joined by the panelists
and special guests Griffin Gluck as they observe animals doing the funniest things ever caught
on video. On today’s show we’re bringing you a monkey who just wants to be left alone, a
virtual driving dog, a very casual cat, and a cup full of cute. The episode is produced by David
McKenzie, David Martin and Laura McKenzie and directed by Brad Thomas (#116). Original
airdate 1/14/2021. Every episode of WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS will be available to
stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a
subscription, log-in or authentication required.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
BUMP
“All Happy Families” — (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, D) (HDTV)
THE BUBBLE – Oly (Nathalie Morris) and Santi’s (Carlos Sanson Jr.) relationship thrives in a
bubble of love at the Hernandez house. Rosa (Paula Garcia) goes out to escape and brings home
some tough truths on motherhood that test Oly’s rose-colored perspective. Despite Oly trying to
avoid it, the Chalmers-Davis family try to clarify the state of the family unit, but Angie’s
(Claudia Karvan) explanation to Oly only brings more division. The episode was written by
Timothy Lee and directed by Leticia Cáceras (#109). Original airdate 9/29/2022.
SEASON FINALE
BUMP
“Matrescence” — (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
CHRISTENING DAY – Christening Day arrives and Bernardita (Claudia Di Giusti) leads the
excitement in the Hernandez household and Oly’s (Nathalie Morris) doubts escalate during the
preparations. Oly’s friends rally around her and she contemplates her future, having a heart-to-
heart with Santi (Carlos Sanson Jr.), and comforting Angie (Claudia Karvan) as she reacts to her
new relationship status. The old Oly emerges as she starts to embrace her own version of
motherhood. The episode was written by Kelsey Munro and directed by Leticia Cáceras (#110).
Original airdate 9/29/2022.
SEASON FINALE
GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN
“The Finale: Once Upon a Baker…” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG)
(HDTV)
WE HAVE A WINNER!!! – In this epic season finale, the home bakers take on the most
demanding bake of the entire competition – telling their baking story through four delectable
dessert chapters. Only one baker will have the happy ending of walking away with the $50,000
grand prize and the title of Great Chocolate Showdown Champion (#308). Original airdate
9/29/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“P&T’s Big Game Halftime Show” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL)
(HDTV)
WILL PENN & TELLER BE FOOLED THIS WEEK? — Aspiring magicians are invited to
perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to
see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins
the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in
Las Vegas. The TV audience watches along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the
secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Rick Smith Jr. & Rokas, Lindsey Noel,
Jason Suran and Roddy McGhie. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host
(#813). Original airdate 1/28/2022.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Keegan-Michael Key 8” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LAUGHS — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan
Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Keegan-Michael Key put
their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted
only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little
information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of
scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points
to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine
Dowd (#1007). Original airdate 11/20/2021.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jonathan Magnum 11” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
UNIQUE COMEDY — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne
Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jonathan Mangum, put their comedic
skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random
ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they
have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as
perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd
(#1009). Original airdate 1/8/2022.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN
“The Finale: Once Upon a Baker…” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
WE HAVE A WINNER!!! – In this epic season finale, the home bakers take on the most
demanding bake of the entire competition – telling their baking story through four delectable
dessert chapters. Only one baker will have the happy ending of walking away with the $50,000
grand prize and the title of Great Chocolate Showdown Champion (#308). Original airdate
9/29/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to
stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a
subscription, log-in or authentication required.
MASTERS OF ILLUSION
“A Magical Musical” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)
MAGIC TRAVEL — Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic
performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging
from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a studio
audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Bill Cook, Alex Ramon, Jeff Hobson, Eric
Buss, Trino, Paige Thompson and Greg Gleason (#817). Original airdate 9/10/2022.
MASTERS OF ILLUSION
“The Extreme Exotic” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
TURNING UP THE HEAT — Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing
magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills
ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a
studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Farrell Dillon, My Uyen, Stuart
MacDonald, Johnny Ace Palmer, Levent, Ran D’ Shine, Eric Jones and Ed Alonzo (#818).
Original airdate 9/17/2022.