TV Show Guide For October 3, 2013 (Thursday)

TV Guide for Thursday! What TV shows will you be watching tonight, Thursday, October 3, 2013? Here is the list for your complete TV show guide. Happy TV watching!

Note: All TV show guide times are EST.

8:00 PM

The Vampire Diaries [SEASON PREMIERE] (“I Know What You Did Last Summer”) – After spending a passionate summer with Damon and ensuring that Jeremy is adjusting to his return from the dead, Elena moves into Whitmore College with Caroline; a student named Megan shows up in Bonnie’s place at the dorm. (The CW)

The X Factor USA (“The Four Chair Challenge, Part 2?) – Hopefuls perform for the judges. (FOX)

Parks and Recreation (“The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip off Classic”) – Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with Eagleton city councilor Ingrid de Forest (Kristen Bell) to discuss financial matters; Ann brings April to vet school orientation; Ron tries to get off the grid. (NBC)

Scandal (“The Secret Is Out”) – Scandalous moments from previous seasons. (ABC)

The Big Bang Theory (“The Scavenger Vortex”) – Raj designs a scavenger hunt that brings out the best — and the worst — in the whole gang. (CBS)

The This Old House Hour [SEASON PREMIERE] (“Sandy and the Jersey Shore”; “Ask This Old House — Replacing an Old Bulkhead Door”; “Hot Water Without Waiting”) – Three New Jersey homeowners in Bay Head, Point Pleasant and Manasquan vow to rebuild following Superstorm Sandy; replacing a rusted bulkhead door; getting hot water without waiting. (PBS)

8:30 PM

Welcome to the Family [SERIES PREMIERE] (“Pilot”) – Dan and Caroline are happily anticipating an empty nest as their daughter, Molly, gets ready for college, but everything changes when Molly reveals she is pregnant; Caroline and Dan meet Molly’s boyfriend, Junior, and his parents. (NBC)

The Millers [SERIES PREMIERE] (“Pilot”) – Nathan and Debbie’s distress over their parents’ divorce increases when they announce that they will each be moving in with one of them. (CBS)

9:00 PM

Grey’s Anatomy (“Everybody’s Crying Mercy”) – Derek and Meredith adjust to life at home with their newborn; Arizona tries to repair her marriage; Jackson and Owen clash over financial issues. (ABC)

Glee (“Tina in the Sky With Diamonds”) – When Tina receives a nomination for prom queen, she develops an attitude that bothers her supporters; Rachel and Santana work jobs at a diner. (FOX)

The Originals [SERIES PREMIERE] (“Always and Forever”) – Klaus returns to the French Quarter of New Orleans, which his family helped build 300 years ago; a powerful witch reveals important news about Hayley, a werewolf who had a fling with Klaus. (The CW)

Tamar & Vince (“What to Expect When You’re Poppin’”) – Tamar stresses about looking too pregnant for her music video. Her sisters surprise her with a belly cast. Tamar and Vince take final birth class. (WE tv)

Degrassi (“This Is How We Do It”) – Drew plans to give the students at Degrassi their best year ever. (TeenNick)

Sean Saves the World [SERIES PREMIERE] (“Pilot”) – Sean, a divorced man with a demanding career, now finds himself a full-time parent when his 14-year-old daughter moves in. (NBC)

The Crazy Ones (“The Spectacular”) – Disaster strikes when Simon encourages Sydney to take the lead on an ad campaign for a coffee shop; Zach becomes jealous when Simon asks Andrew to care for a family of ducklings. (CBS)

The First 48 (“When a Stranger Calls”; “Sweet 16?) – The use of a stolen bank card leads Dallas detectives toward the killer of an elderly woman; a teenage honors student is found shot in her own backyard. (A&E)

Four Weddings: Unveiled (“… and Two Flower-Men”) – Ashley ends her plantation ceremony with a dove release; Christian has a nightclub reception; Joy struts her peacocks and treats guests to liquor-filled cupcakes. (TLC)

Mysteries at the Museum (“Jack the Ripper in New York; Jim the Penman; Locust Swarm”) – One of the world’s most notorious killers; a century old 20 dollar bill. (Travel)

9:30 PM

The Michael J. Fox Show (“Art”) – Annie and Mike are excited about Eve’s interest in a photography class — until the racy subject matter is revealed; Leigh and Harris give Ian and Reese advice. (NBC)

Two And A Half Men (“I Think I Banged Lucille Ball”) – Jenny moves in with Evelyn and her wealthy boyfriend, Marty (Carl Reiner). (CBS)

Anger Management (“Charlie’s New Sex Study Partner”) – Charlie is forced to hire a new psychologist to replace Kate in his sex study; Jennifer and Lacey trick Sean. (FX)

10:00 PM

Scandal [SEASON PREMIERE] (“It’s Handled”) – An unexpected allegiance is formed as Pope & Associates and the White House face their biggest scandal; Olivia learns what her father is capable of. (ABC)

Elementary (“Solve for X”) – A mathematician who was trying to decipher a highly guarded equation is murdered; a former patient’s son asks Watson for a loan. (CBS)

Beyond Scared Straight [SEASON PREMIERE] (“Albuquerque, N.M.: Dance, Bieber, Dance”) – A stoner gets violent when inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, N.M., sully his girlfriend’s honor; a 14-year-old “chick magnet” draws unwanted comparisons to a teen idol. (A&E)

Society X With Laura Ling [SERIES PREMIERE] (“Designer Drugs”) – Laura Ling explores the dangerous world of designer drugs and exposes the frightening truth about research chemicals and their tragic consequences to the lives of so many young people. (E!)

Chef Wanted With Anne Burrell (“Showdown on the 70th Floor”) – Candidates vie for an executive chef spot at Chicago’s Cite restaurant. (Food Network)

11:00 PM

The Pitch (“The Fuller Brush Company”) – Chicago ad agencies compete to reboot the brand of The Fuller Brush Company. (AMC)

Polyamory: Married & Dating (“The Road Ahead”) – A reality series explores non-monogamous, committed relationships involving more than two people. (Showtime)

Hidden City [SEASON PREMIERE] (“Terror on the Tundra”; “Anguish in Austin”) – The ghost of Anchorage’s first police chief is hunted; Robert Hansen’s victims; A twisted and bizarre Texas murder; the 1966 University of Texas town sniper. (Travel)

Late Night TV Shows

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart is joined by Actress Kerry Washington. (11:00 PM, Comedy Central)

Chelsea Lately welcomes Actor Chris Franjola; actor Cameron Esposito; actor Gary Valentine; polo player Nacho Figueras. (11:00 PM, E!)

The Colbert Report features Author David Finkel. (11:30 PM, Comedy Central)

The Tonight Show With Jay Leno has Actress Julianne Moore; actor Billy Gardell; Stone Temple Pilots perform with Chester Bennington. (11:35 PM, NBC)

Late Show With David Letterman is joined by Journalist Brian Williams; stupid human tricks; cast members of the film “Muscle Shoals” perform. (11:35 PM, CBS)

Jimmy Kimmel Live welcomes Actress Katie Lowes; John Mayer performs; Unecessary Censorship. (11:35 PM, ABC)

Conan features Actor Jerry O’Connell; actress Lauren Cohan; actress Erin Foley. (12:30 AM, TBS)

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon has TV host Meredith Vieira; chef Mario Batali. (12:35 AM, NBC)

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson is joined by Actress Diane Kruger; actor Ken Jeong. (12:35 AM, CBS)