The New Orleans Saints are 5-0 for the third time in franchise history, which brings up some good and some bad memories associated with other two times the Saints started undefeated five weeks into a season.

Thursday, Oct. 10

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., NFL Network): The New York Giants need a win on the road against the Chicago Bears to avoid going 0-6 this season.

Friday, Oct. 11

MLB (Time TBA, TBS): One team will earn the right to represent the National League in the World Series, starting with game one of the National League Championship Series.

Saturday, Oct. 12

College Football (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The Ole Miss Rebels will have to be on their A game to stop a two-game losing streak against Johnny Manziel and the Texas A&M Aggies.

Sunday, Oct. 13

NFL (3-6 p.m., Fox): Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints look to go 6-0 at home against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Monday, Oct. 14

NFL (7:30-11 p.m. ESPN): Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts hope to continue their winning ways against Phillip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

Documentary (7-8:30 p.m., ESPN): ESPN's 30 for 30 film "No Mas" features the two boxing matches between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

WNBA (7-9:30 p.m. ESPN): Game five (if necessary) will be the deciding game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream for the 2013 WNBA Championship.

In 1993, New Orleans started 5-0 and went on to lose eight of their final 11 games to finish 8-8. In 2009, the Saints finished the season as world champions. How will 2013 end?

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