“Don’t Sweat the Method” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
THE HARD TRUTH – With Spencer’s (Daniel Ezra) life hitting a rocky level, he takes some recommendation from JJ (Hunter Clowdus) and Coop (Bre-Z) to embrace school life. Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Billy’s (Taye Diggs) suspicions about Coach Garrett (visitor star Sean Carrigan) resurface and trigger stress between them and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling). Layla (Greta Onieogou) makes an influence play that catches an unsuspecting Persistence (Chelsea Tavares) off-guard. In the meantime, Asher (Cody Christian) struggles with attempting to be JJ’s coach and sustaining their friendship. Kelli Williams directed the episode written by Mike Herro & David Strauss (#502). Unique airdate 10/17/2022.