What to Stream Every Day This Week (Oct. 5–11, 2026)
Looking for something worth opening every night this week? Here is a day-by-day watch plan for October 5–11, 2026, mixing new streaming drops with live-TV nights you can catch on DIRECTV or another cable-replacement plan. Pick one title per night — or binge when a series dumps all episodes.
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Monday, Oct. 5 — Spooky Netflix night
- The Boogeyman (Netflix) — Stephen King adaptation for early Halloween vibes.
- Lorne (Netflix) — new documentary arrival the same day.
- Mayor of Kingstown Seasons 1–4 land on Netflix if you are catching up.
- Live TV: MLB ALDS Game 2 windows and Monday Night Football on ESPN (live-TV plan required).
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Broadcast procedurals + comedy specials
- NCIS / NCIS: Origins / new NCIS: New York on CBS (Paramount+ next-day; DIRECTV for live).
- Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying (Netflix) if you want a stand-up break.
- Live soccer: USMNT vs Canada windows on supported sports nets / Peacock Spanish feeds where listed.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Premiere heavyweight night
- Carrie series premiere (Prime Video) — Mike Flanagan’s take on the King classic.
- Abbott Elementary Season 6 premiere (ABC / Hulu).
- Chicago Fire / Med / P.D. season premieres on NBC (Peacock; live on DIRECTV).
- Ted Lasso Season 4 finale (Apple TV+).
- Small Prophets (Apple TV+) for a lighter British comedy alternative.
- Vampirina: Teenage Vampire Season 2 (Disney+) for family Halloween binge.
Thursday, Oct. 8 — Creature feature binge
- Below (Netflix) — Josh Hartnett sea-monster limited series; all episodes drop for a one-night binge.
- Thursday Night Football on Prime Video if you prefer live sports over horror.
- CBS dramas (Elsbeth, Georgie & Mandy) for lighter live-TV viewing.
Friday, Oct. 9 — Avatar and Affleck
- Avatar: Seven Havens series premiere (Paramount+).
- Animals (Netflix) — Ben Affleck stars and directs.
- Matchbox The Movie (Apple TV) and Disclosure Day (Peacock) for big-screen-style Friday nights.
- Haunted Hotel Season 2 and Is It Cake? Halloween (Netflix) if you want animated / food-show Halloween fun.
Saturday, Oct. 10 — Live sports priority
- College football windows on ABC/ESPN/CBS (live-TV plan).
- Premier League and other soccer stacks on Peacock / network partners.
- Catch-up day for Carrie, Below, or Avatar if you missed midweek premieres.
Sunday, Oct. 11 — NFL + late drops
- NFL Week 5 on CBS/FOX/NBC/ESPN/Prime as listed for your market — best with locals on DIRECTV, YouTube TV, or similar.
- The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story (HBO Max) for a true-crime/ghost Sunday night.
- Treasure Island-style prestige limited series windows (MGM+ and others) if you want period adventure after football.
Quick stack cheat sheet
- Netflix: Boogeyman, Below, Animals, Halloween food/animation. See also Disney titles coming to Netflix this month.
- Prime Video: Carrie + TNF.
- Hulu / ABC: Abbott Elementary.
- Apple TV+: Ted Lasso finale, Small Prophets, Matchbox.
- Paramount+: Avatar: Seven Havens + CBS next-day.
- Peacock: Disclosure Day + One Chicago after live NBC.
- DIRECTV / live TV: NFL, MLB playoffs, Chicago franchise nights, ABC/CBS/NBC premieres.
Building a simpler bill that still covers football Sundays and a couple of streamers? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
How to keep the bill sane this week
You do not need every app open to enjoy October’s slate. A practical trim:
- Already have Netflix? Prioritize Below (Thu), Animals (Fri), and a Monday horror pick.
- Already have Prime? Carrie on Wednesday is the must-open; TNF optional.
- Already have Apple TV+? Finish Ted Lasso; sample Small Prophets or Matchbox.
- Sports-first home? Keep one live-TV bill (DIRECTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live, or Fubo) for NFL/MLB/NHL windows; add one premium streamer for the premiere you actually want.
Rotating free trials still requires cancel discipline. If you only want football Sundays plus one drama, say so when you call — the cheapest stack is the one matched to real habits, not a complete chart of every premiere.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest series premiere this week?
Prime Video’s Carrie (Mike Flanagan) arrives Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Paramount+’s Avatar: Seven Havens premieres Friday, Oct. 9 — both high-priority for genre fans.
Where do I watch Abbott Elementary Season 6?
New episodes premiere on ABC and stream on Hulu. A live-TV plan with ABC (including DIRECTV in most markets) covers the linear airing.
Is Ted Lasso Season 4 still dropping episodes?
Yes — Apple TV+ has the Season 4 finale on the calendar for this week (Oct. 7). Apple TV+ exclusive.
Can DIRECTV replace Netflix for Below or Animals?
No. Those are Netflix on-demand titles. DIRECTV covers live networks and add-ons; keep Netflix (or wait for later windows) for those shows.
What should sports fans prioritize on the live dial?
MLB ALDS games, midweek NHL windows, and Sunday NFL Week 5 — best on a live-TV service with your locals and sports nets, then apps for exclusives.
Questions about live TV for sports this weekend? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 6, 2026 (ET). General consumer information for the week of Oct. 5–11, 2026 compiled from major streaming release calendars including Streamable’s daily-watch brief. Schedules and exclusives change; confirm in each app. Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO Max, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.