All times Eastern

SUNDAY, OCT. 12

The Joyful Hour

EWTN, 7 p.m.

“The family that prays together stays together,” Father Patrick Peyton (1909-1992), the beloved Rosary Priest, told America and the world. Here the similarly beloved actor Pat O'Brien (1899-1983), his wife Eloise and their four children illustrate Father's motto by praying the rosary for TV viewers. Re-airs Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Friday at 1 a.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12

Emeril's Tailgate Recipe Contest

Food Network, 9 p.m.

Chef Emeril announces the winners of his competition to come up with the best meals to enjoy with football-loving family and friends before the big game.

MONDAY, OCT. 13

Idaho: A Portrait

PBS, 10:30 p.m.

God used a broad and beautiful canvas when he created Idaho, as this tour de force blend of aerial and ground-level views proves emphatically. First aired in September 2000.

TUESDAY, OCT. 14

Mickey's House of Villains

Disney, 8 p.m.

Mickey Mouse and his cartoon friends foil the baddies once again.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

Joseph & The Coat of Many Colors

Discovery Channel, 10 p.m.

In this new special, scholars offer their views on the account of Joseph in Chapters 35-50 of the Book of Genesis.

FRIDAY, OCT. 17

The World Over

EWTN, 8 p.m., live

On Oct. 19, Pope John Paul II will beatify a friend of his and of all the world: Mother Teresa, who showed us how to love our neighbors as “Jesus in distressing disguise” and who told us, “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness.” Here is a preview of the great day at St. Peter's.

SATURDAY, OCT. 18

USC at Notre Dame

NBC, 2:30 p.m., live

If you want to see the ultimate college football rivalry, forget all the others and tune in to Notre Dame and Southern California. This year, the odd-smakers could favor the visiting Trojans, but just try telling that to the Fighting Irish in Notre Dame Stadium.

SATURDAY, OCT. 18

World Series, Game 1

Fox, 7:30 p.m., live

This will be the 99th World Series, and they don't call it the Fall Classic for nothing; there hasn't been a dull one yet. The American League has won 58 World Series and the National League 40, but anything can happen — and, in baseball, they always say only one thing is sure: “You never know.” Teams not set as of deadline.

Dan Engler writes from Santa Barbara, California.