Dear newsletter subscribers,

A parade of fall reality TV premieres began last week and continues this week, with new and returning shows on broadcast networks, streaming, and cable.

That includes Halloween Baking Championship (with new host Carla Hall!); Netflix's new barbecue and karaoke competitions; and The Great Pottery Throw Down, a UK show that's finally made its way to the US.

As always, this weekly preview of reality show premieres also includes documentary series and specials, which this week includes a new Netflix series on the Challenger disaster.