TV Shows Today, Thursday, October 1, 2026

The Thursday, October 1, 2026, schedule brings the return of Doc – Nelle tue mani to prime time . The fourth season debuts on Rai 1 , while Canale 5 focuses on the Turkish soap opera.

The other networks are divided between talk , movies, and entertainment. Here's what to watch tonight, channel by channel.

Rai 1: Doc – In Your Hands 4 debuts

The fourth season of Doc – Nelle tue mani kicks off at 21:30 p.m. The first episode, “ Everything Flows ,” follows Doc’s return after a leave of absence.

The department is no longer the same: Giulia has become head physician, and staff cuts are weighing on doctors and patients. At 22:30 PM, the second episode, " Here and Now ."

Channel 5: Story of a Night

Starting at 21:21 PM, Channel 5 will air two first-run episodes of the Turkish soap opera "A Nightmare on Elm Street ." In episode 83, Salih tries to confront Mahir.

Le Iene, Piazzapulita and the talk shows

Le Iene returns to Italia 1 , hosted by Veronica Gentili . La7 features Corrado Formigli's Piazzapulita .

Dritto e rovescio with Paolo Del Debbio is broadcast on Rete 4 , while Rai 3 offers “ Le cose che non sai ” with Eleonora Daniele.

Prime time movies

The Equalizer starring Denzel Washington is on TV8 . Rai 4 is choosing the thriller Beast , and Rai Movie is focusing on Sicario.

Those looking for a sentimental story can watch “ A Summer in Crete ” on Rai Premium . “A Dangerous Man – Alone Against All” is airing on Cielo .

Sports and Entertainment

In the afternoon Rai 2 will broadcast Armenia-Italy , valid for the qualifications for the 2027 Under 21 European Championships . In the evening the channel will show Ore 14 Sera.

On Nove at 21:30 PM, there's "Buy It Now – Never Again Without" with Gabriele Corsi. On Rai 5, music takes center stage with "Nessun dorma ."

Follow all the previews in the Entertainment section and on the TV Series, Fiction and TV Series page.