The hub of The CW superhero world returns for a final season, as spin-offs from two wildly successful film franchises debut new episodes, the MLB Playoffs continue, and twelve presidential candidates square off in the latest Democratic debate. Here are the highlights.
SEASON PREMIERE: The CW is promising to pull out all the stops for Arrow's eighth and final season, with big plans for this year's crossover episodes, and perhaps even more Arrowverse shows after the mothership bids adieu. In tonight's season premiere, Oliver (Stephen Amell) crosses paths with some familiar faces and William (Ben Lewis) and Mia (Katherine McNamara) combiine forces to battle a new enemy. Watch the preview. 9:00 PM ET on The CW
SERIES PREMIERE: Expanding the world of Robert Ludlum's Bourne series, Treadstone explores the origins of the project that gave the world Jason Bourne. Watch the preview. 10:00 PM ET USA
SEASON PREMIERE: Also expanding the world of a popular film series is The Purge, which returns tonight for its second season, with characters facing the fallout from twelve hours of completely unchecked crime. 9:00 PM ET on USA
SPORTS: Game Four of the MLB Playoffs sees the Saint Louis Cardinals playing the Washington Nationals at National Park in Washington. 8:00 PM ET on TBS
DEMOCRATIC DEBATE: CNN and The New York Times are co-hosting tonight's Democratic Debate from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. A record twelve candidates will square off, with Erin Burnett and Anderson Cooper moderating. 8:00 PM ET on CNN
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TOPICS: Arrow, The CW, Greg Berlanti, Berlanti Productions