Aaron Gates

Editor

Aaron Gates has 10 years of editing experience, with 7 of those years dedicated to product review editing and consumer-focused content. He’s supplemented his writing studies degree from Utah Valley University with an ACES certification in accurate, audience-focused editing, and he works with writers at CableTV.com to help produce engaging content and trustworthy copy through conscious editing. Most evenings you’ll find Aaron thriving in Seattle, geeking out with his husband over the latest horror films, and impatiently waiting for the next season of X-Men ’97 to drop.

Image of a disappointed man standing on his porch at Halloween. Closed captioning reads, "Oh, man. That is so uncool." A scene from Freaks and Geeks, part of CableTV.com's guide to the best Halloween TV episodes and specials.

TeeVee Treats: 18 of the Best Halloween TV Episodes

by Randy Harward | Sep 30, 2025 | Best Of, Entertainment

TV Halloween episodes and specials herald the arrival of America’s three-headed holiday season, where we get super happy, super spendy, and super hungry before a long, dark winter. To help jump-start the season, we’re recommending the best of Halloween that TV offers.

How To Watch the Carolina Hurricanes: 2025–2026 Season TV Guide

by Ian McLaren | Sep 29, 2025 | Entertainment

Ready to watch Carolina Hurricanes hockey? Our guide includes the team’s complete 2025–2026 TV schedule, channel listings, and best TV providers for tuning in.

A collage of images from Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Abbott Elementary, The Toxic Avenger, and Chad Powers, shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for September 29–October 5.

What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (September 29–October 5)

by Olivia Bono | Sep 29, 2025 | Entertainment

This week’s “What To Watch” picks include Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix, Abbott Elementary on ABC and Hulu, The Toxic Avenger on video-on-demand, and Chad Powers on Hulu.

Is Late Night Dying? Fans Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert in New Survey

by Olivia Bono | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment

Kimmel is now back on the air, but only in certain cities. This comes just a couple of months after CBS cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and After Midnight before that. Is this the beginning of the end for late-night TV? We asked 500 Americans what they thought, and their answers surprised us.

A hulking man in a hockey mask stares at his mangled, bloody hand.

Best-Best-Best, Worst-Worst-Worst: Friday the 13th Movies Ranked

by Randy Harward | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

Friday the 13th is a day to reflect, so we’re looking back at the iconic slasher series and ranking all 12 Friday the 13th movies from worst to best. But before you read on, heed this warning: Spoilers ahead. Turn back, or you’re doomed.

A close up shot of a Xenomorph alien hissing amid steam from a broken spaceship

Open the Hatch! How To Watch the Alien Movies in Chronological and Release Order

by Randy Harward | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment

Ready for an Alien movie marathon? Our guide tells you how to watch all the Alien movies in chronological and release order, including 2024’s Alien: Romulus.

Cast members of the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars, which airs on September 16 on ABC

How To Watch Dancing with the Stars Season 34

by CableTV.com Staff | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment

Don’t miss a single step of DWTS Season 34! Our guide covers how to watch live on ABC and Disney+. We also cover the full TV schedule and all-star cast list.

5 Shows Like Gilmore Girls: Sherman-Palladino Gems, Popular Hits, and More

by Eric Chiu and Mike Strayer | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment

From 2000 to 2007, Gilmore Girls followed the ups and downs of life for Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in the fictional town of Stars Hollow. But if you’ve finished all seven seasons (along with Netflix’s Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life) and you’re looking for something to fill that coffee cup–shaped hole in your life, here are some of our picks for shows that are stylistic sisters to Gilmore Girls.

Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel appear at the 2025 Emmys in front of a Stars Hollow stage.

Coffee and Controversy: Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary Sees Boyfriend Debate Reignite and a Chance to Win $250

by Mike Strayer | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment

Celebrate the Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary with CableTV.com! Discover new fan stats, test your knowledge, and follow us on Insta to win $250 in prizes.

A collage of movie posters for the best Halloween movies, including Trick 'r Treat, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, ParaNorman, Terrifier, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

Smell My Feet! The 20 Best Halloween Movies (2025 Update)

by Randy Harward and Taylor Kujawa | Sep 25, 2025 | Entertainment

Our Halloween movie suggestions include spooky-season standbys like Halloween, The Lady in White, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Trick ‘r Treat plus newer and less familiar films like this year’s buzzy Late Night with the Devil, last year’s Dark Harvest, the Terrifier movies, and the 1986 classic Trick or Treat.

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