What to watch in Week 41
What to Watch in Week 41: Your Ultimate Popcorn Jedi Guide
From Saturday 3rd October to Friday 9th October, 2026
Week 41 brings a massive lineup of returning fan-favorites, high-stakes finales, and major new movie premieres across Sky and NOW. Here is your definitive guide to everything hitting screens.
Saturday, October 3
- Cold Storage (Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW)
Two self-storage employees (Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell) face the night shift of a lifetime when a government-sealed parasitic fungus escapes its subterranean base. Backed by a grizzled retired bioterror operative (Liam Neeson), they race to prevent global extinction.
- The Deb (Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW)
Rebel Wilson makes her highly anticipated directorial debut with this original musical comedy following two teenage cousins searching for self-acceptance and a date to an Australian country town Debutante Ball.
- Saturday Night Live UK — Season 2, Episode 4 (22.00, Sky One & NOW)
Live from London, the British iteration of the late-night sketch institution returns with a fresh guest host and chart-topping musical guest.
Monday, October 5
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — Season 27, Episode 20 (21.00, Sky Witness & NOW)
The SVU squad untangles conflicting stories when a drug-fueled college reunion ends in sexual assault, while Fin fights to keep the case on track amid intense internal pressure from Tynan.
Tuesday, October 6
- Gemma Collins: Everything. All At Once. — Season 1, Episode 6 (21.00, Sky One & NOW)
The intimate, eight-part Sky Original reality series continues to track Gemma through a year of major personal transformation.
Wednesday, October 7
- Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 — Series 13 Premiere (21.00, Sky Atlantic & NOW)
A bold new era begins for the beloved competition series. Host Stephen Mangan welcomes an entirely refreshed judging panel: contemporary portrait painter Jonathan Yeo, Frieze London Director Eva Langret, and art historian Katy Hessel.
- Fire Country — Season 4, Episode 15 (21.00, Sky Witness & NOW)
Station 42 responds to a seemingly minor fire that quickly escalates into a major, high-danger threat.
Thursday, October 8
- The Paper — Season 2, Episodes 9 & 10 (Finale) (21.00, Sky One & NOW)
Ned works to shield Mare from damaging rumors before the high-stakes season finale, where Ned and Detrick attempt to bury a story that demands heavy sacrifices.
- CIA — Season 1, Episode 12 (Finale) (21.00, Sky Witness & NOW)
Colin and Bill race against the clock to stop a corporate cover-up of intelligence theft while neutralizing a dangerous ghost from Colin’s past.
Friday, October 9
- Grimsburg — Season 3, Episode 1 (23.30, Sky One & NOW)
Detective Marvin Flute (Jon Hamm) returns with his chaotic crew as a handsome stranger sweeps into town and infects everyone with a contagious “Zaddy” virus.
- Mother’s Pride (Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW)
From the creative team behind Finding Your Feet and Fisherman’s Friends, the Harley family rallies together after losing their matriarch to save their local pub and village through the art of beer-brewing.
- The Walking Dead: Dead City — Season 3, Episode 4 (21.00, Sky One & NOW)
Maggie and Luis scavenge for critical resources while Negan and Renata stand guard to protect the city.
- WAR — Season 1, Episode 2 (21.00, Sky Atlantic & NOW)
Johnny starts his first day at his new firm as both legal teams gear up for high-stakes mediation. An early slip-up by Morgan gives Taylor and Byrne an opening, but Cathcarts & Sons harbor a secret weapon.
- The OneChicago Night:
- Chicago Med — Season 11, Episode 16 (20.00): Dr. Charles battles deteriorating mental health following his shifts at the suicide prevention line.
- Chicago Fire — Season 14, Episode 16 (21.00): Severide faces steep obstacles at the firehouse while Cruz navigates shifting family dynamics.
- Chicago P.D. — Season 13, Episode 16 (22.00): Torres steps up to break a cycle of revenge-driven violence after a teenager’s tragic death.
