Mama's Family Coming to MeTV in January; Portlandia Season 6 Launches Jan. 21, 2016

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Mama's Family Coming to MeTV in January; Portlandia Season 6 Launches Jan. 21, 2016

By now the secret is out. Heck, it's no secret at all. Mama's Family is coming to MeTV in the new year. Mama's Family kicks off on MeTV on Monday, January 4 and all six seasons of the 1983-90 sitcom will air on the network. More info is still to come, so stay tuned, but we thought you'd might like to get a teaser news story on this. Mama's Family is already airing in the "A Very Merry MeTV" holiday stunt, but it's gonna actually join the network in January! Can't wait to get your fill of Lawrence's many comedic talents? Catch her weeknights at 11PM | 10C on Carol Burnett and Friends.

This season on Portlandia, around every corner is something BIG! Season six is soaring to astronomical heights this January with wild adventures, epic mishaps, and some steamy love stories. Can't wait until premiere night? For a quick-fix, check out the season six trailer below, where you'll get a peek at what's coming up next for Dave and Kath, Peter and Nance, and all our other favorite characters (all played by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein). For a glimpse of the new season and a chance to see a (back) side of Candace you've never seen before, click here.

Portlandia premieres Thursday, January 21 at 10PM ET/PT on IFC. Guest stars coming to Portlandia this season include Louis C.K., Steve Buscemi, Natasha Lyonne, musician Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips, musician Glenn Danzig, Zoe Kravitz, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle MacLachlan and many more.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, December 7

The Conners - "The Dog Days of Christmas" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The holidays are approaching and Dan meets his mother-in-law for the first time. Elsewhere, Darlene helps Becky with a parenting problem.

The Golbergs - "Worst Grinch Ever" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Sleigh bells are ringing! When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.

Abbott Elementary - "Holiday Hookah" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
On the last day of school before winter break, Janine is convinced by her friend to go to a popular Hookah Club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Elsewhere, Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa’s traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Home Economics - "Santa Suit Rental, $25 Per Day" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The most wonderful time of the year brings some unforeseen financial troubles for one member of the Hayworth family. With the help of the entire brood and some holiday magic, the Hayworths are reminded that there’s nothing better than being home for the holidays.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Mr. Bills" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Curtis throws a fit about all the money he and Ella are spending, he implements drastic cost-cutting measures; things backfire when Ella follows his direction and begins cutting back on the things he enjoys.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Fight the Power" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Phillip has been very responsible and begs to drive Jeremy's new car; Jeremy gives him the opportunity to drive, Philip wrecks Jeremy's new car after a night out with his friends.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 5)

Wednesday, December 7

Will Ferrell (The Office/The Oblongs) - Watch Will on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lil Rel Howery (Rel/The Carmichael Show) - Lil Rel appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Kumail is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril/Life's Work/My Wildest Dreams) - Lisa will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Zoey Deutch (The Suite Life on Deck) - Zoey gives details on the new movie Something from Tiffany's on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy dishes on how she's gearing up for the holidays with her two young children, her new book studio and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Don Cheadle (The Wonder Years/Black Monday/House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Don will be on The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi sits down with Sherri to discuss her new holiday movie, A New Orleans Noel, book, Two Old Broads and her LEGENDARY Christmas sweater line on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Judy Greer (Reboot/Kidding/Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided) - Judy talks about Reboot on E! News on E! at 11:30pm.
Liza Lapira (9JKL/Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life/Super Fun Night/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23/Traffic Light) - Liza is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.