'AMERICAN HORROR STORY' RETURNS TONIGHT WITH A GREAT 'FREAK SHOW'

What to Watch on TV Tonight (10/8/14):

American Horror Story returns with its fourth season tale, Freak Show, and we just can't contain our excitement. Touted as the most anticipated, and best season yet, Freak Show is a disturbing drama set in Jupiter, Florida circa 1952. Jessica Lange assumes the leadership role once more, this time as German Elsa Mars and her traveling sideshow of freaks called "Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities." Elsa's freak show is one of the last surviving shows in the country as the idea of circus begins to exclude oddities.

Previous 'AHS' players have returned for this installment including Kathy Bates as the bearded lady Ethel Darling, Angela Bassett as the three-breasted Desiree, Sarah Paulson as two-headed Bette and Dot Tattler, Even Peters as Billy the "Lobster Boy," and Emma Roberts as Maggie Esmeralda the fortune teller.

The main conflict of Freak Show pits the freaks against normal people as Elsa's troupe bands together to battle persecution of the townspeople. Oh and did we mention that a scary murderous clown is killing people?

The premiere episode has such strong imagery that it will transport you the world of the carny. You'll almost be able to smell what's inside those tents. 'Freak Show' airs at 10 pm on FX.

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WINTER 2014: SETTING FOR NEXT CHAPTER OF 'AMERICAN HORROR STORY' REVEALED

Details of the next chapter in the American Horror Story anthology series are slowly emerging now that Coven is beginning to wind down.

According to series creator Ryan Murphy, the fourth chapter/season/story will be set in the 1950s and the premise of the storyline will be associated with the happenings (national? world?) of that specific time period. AHS staple actress Jessica Lange will make her final appearance in the fourth chapter. The actress announced that she will be departing the FX anthology series after this next season. 

Rumors are circulating that Lange is already at work preparing for her role and that much of it involves her practicing speaking with a German accent. Hmmm...Cold War related? Nazis? Your guess is as good as ours but we are already getting excited about it.

FALL 2013: COMING TO TV TONIGHT (10/9)!

The CW continues to roll out its premieres tonight with the Amell cousins and FX brings out the latest chapter of American Horror Story.

Arrow returns tonight with its second season premiere with a different look. Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) returns to Starling City and finds that the city is much different from when he left. And it's definitely not for the better. Ollie finds trouble on both sides as Isabel Rochev prepares a hostile takeover of Queen Consolidated, while Laurel teams with the DA's office to bring down the vigilante. 8 pm on The CW.

The Tomorrow People premieres tonight and immediately dives into the realm of human superpowers. Stephen Jameson (Robbie Amell) believes he is going crazy with the voices in his head...until they finally lead him to the Tomorrow People. Jameson meets the team of genetically advanced superpeople and joins them in the hunt for "exceptional" creatures. 9 pm on The CW.

American Horror Story: Coven kicks off its latest chapter with witches from the south. Innocent Zoe finds out she is descended from a long line of witches and is taken to a mysterious school in New Orleans. She soon learns that the school is for girls just like her. Meanwhile, head diva witch Supreme, Jessica Lange, returns to NOLA to cause trouble...like her characters normally do. The promos have been plentiful and with previous chapters of AHS, we know Coven won't be for the faint at heart.

Also on TV Tonight

Modern Family celebrates its 100th episode with the arrival of Cam's sister, Pam. Cam tries to hide his engagement from Pam, but little does Cam know that Pam has a secret she wants to tell Cam. Whew!

Also, CSI has a mini-Cheers reunion when John Ratzenberger guest stars as a club owner smack dab in the middle of a fatal fire.

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY (10/8)! GO-GO-GADGET ON DVD!

It's another Tuesday folks and there are a ton of TV-on-DVD releases! Here are our picks for this week.

Drama Pick-of-the-Week

American Horror Story: Asylum (BD/DVD)

Revisit the happenings of patients, doctors, and nuns of Briarcliff Mental Institution with the release of the second season of FX's anthology series. Past secrets and revelations, plus disturbing experiments within the institution, increase the suspense and mystery of Asylum and leads to a shocking conclusion. While not as good as the first season of the anthology, Asylum does retain the shock value in each episode.

Comedy Pick-of-the-Week

The Middle - The Complete 3rd Season

The Heck family continue their adventures and craziness in fictional Orson, Indiana with the third season. It begins with the end of summer and the Hecks going on a mini, and cheap, vacation where Patricia Heaton's Frankie is reunited with an old acquaintance played by Ray Romano. The children continue battling growing responsibilities and learning about life. Everything culminates to a hilarious season-ending wedding.

Retro Collection Pick-of-the-Week

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts: Complete Collection

Available exclusively from StarVista/Time Life, the famous Dean Martin celebrity roasts are now available in one complete collection. From the early 1970s through the mid-1980s, these hour-long roasts featured a who's who of the comedy world roasting some great actors and athletes of the time. While some of the jokes may be dated, it still has many great moments and who could resist watching Dean Martin gradually get drunk in an hour?!? Pricey but definitely worth it. Purchase it on the installment plan.

Kid (or Kid-at-Heart) Pick-of-the-Week

Inspector Gadget - Megaset

America's favorite inspector arrives on DVD with a complete megaset. The first and second seasons of the 1980s toon includes all classic episodes plus a 90-minute last case. The memorable opening tune is now stuck in your heads today. You're welcome. Watch Go-Gadget-Go, his niece Penny, and loyal companion Brain track down the evil M.A.D. and Dr. Claw.

Retro Pick-of-the-Week

The Six Million Dollar Man - Season 4

Bionic-laced Steve Austin continues defending the U.S.A. against the evildoers in the world with the fourth season. The secret agent embarks on various missions and even teams up with the Bionic Woman, Jaime Sommers, for a two-parter hunt for Bigfoot. This was espionage at its finest in the 1970s.

Honorable Picks-of-the-Week

Bones - Season 8

White Collar - Season 4

90210 - The Fifth and Final Season

FALL 2013: 'AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN' KEEPS TEASING AUDIENCES

American Horror Story: Coven isn't slated to bow until early October but fans are being teased with trailers just about every other week. The latest installment, Coven, will be a 13-part miniseries about the secret history of witches and witchcraft. Taking place 300 years since the Salem witch trials, those witches who escaped are now facing extinction and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans. AHS staple Jessica Lange returns for this story as Fiona, the Supreme witch that is determined to protect the Coven no matter at what cost, and whoever she has to eliminate. Kathy Bates, Frances Conroy, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, Dennis O'Hare, Gabourey Sidibe, Patti Lupone, Emma Roberts, and Leslie Jordan are just part of the ensemble cast. Below are some of the teases that have been slowly released on social media.

American Horror Story: Coven is set to premiere October 9 on FX.