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Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is giving viewers three times the laughs in three new, upcoming Netflix projects, including a multi-cam comedy sitcom and two stand-up comedy specials. In the multi-cam comedy series, Mr. Iglesias, Iglesias plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater. He takes on teaching gifted but misfit kids to not only save them from being "counseled out" by a bully bureaucrat Assistant Principal, but also to help them unlock their full potential. Mr. Iglesias consists of ten, half-hour episodes and is produced by Netflix, with Iglesias serving as executive producer, along with Kevin Hench (Cristela, Last Man Standing). Iglesias previously appeared on the sitcom Cristela on ABC as a series regular and Iglesias recently guest starred on an episode of ABC's hit comedy Modern Family. The first of two stand-up comedy specials will be taped during Iglesias' current world tour "One Show Fits All," and the second on a future date.

Nickelodeon is bringing back the original kids' game show Double Dare this summer with 40 brand-new episodes, giving a new generation of fans the chance to compete in the messiest and most physically challenging competition of their lives. With Double Dare remaining an iconic touchstone for its original millennial audiences, the new version will feature the gameplay and challenges they remember, as well as appearances from blasts from the past and stars from today. Double Dare features two teams competing to win prizes by answering brain-bending trivia questions, completing messy, physical stunts and ultimately facing the infamous obstacle course--the human hamster wheel; the classic gigantic mouth; the wringer; and the iconic Double Dare nose.

Double Dare premiered on Oct. 6, 1986, on Nickelodeon, and ran from 1986-1993, making it the network's longest running game show. Shortly after its debut, Double Dare became one of the most popular original daily programs on cable television. The series went into syndication in 1988, and was later revamped as Super Sloppy Double Dare in 1989. The show also ran on broadcast television as Family Double Dare in 1988, followed by new versions on Nick, including Double Dare 2000.

It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of April 30-May 4, 2018, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!


Monday, April 30

• Roseanne Barr (Roseanne) - Watch Roseanne on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Tony Hale (Veep/Arrested Development) - Tony appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• David Duchovny (Californication) - David visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about the book Miss Subways: A Novel on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• John Mulaney (Mulaney) - John is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Tracy Morgan (The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Kristen Schaal (The Last Man on Earth/Bob's Burgers/Flight of the Conchords) - Kristen appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Cedric the Entertainer (The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric is a guest on Steve, so check your local listings.
• Hayley Orrantia The Goldbergs) - Hayley drops by Steve, so check your local listings.
• Sandra Bernhard (Roseanne) - Sandra appears on Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley) - Jimmy visits Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link on YouTube.
• Gina Gershon (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Red Oaks) - Gina is a guest on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Tom Cavanagh (Ed/Scrubs - Tom talks about The Flash on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Fortune Feimster (Champions/The Mindy Project) - Fortune appears on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
• The Cast of Dear White People - Logan Browning, Antoinette Robertson and Ashley Blaine Featherson are guests on the BUILD Series at 1pm.

Tuesday, May 1

• Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) - Catch Miley on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Ariana Grande (Sam & Cat/Victorious) - Ariana appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Helen Hunt (Mad About You/It Takes Two) - Helen is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Antoinette Robertson (Dear White People) - Antoinette stops by Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
• Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) - Kunal appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Adam Pally (Making History/Happy Endings/The Mindy Project) - Adam is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Tracy Morgan (The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy drops by Steve, so check your local listings.
• Garcelle Beauvais (The Jamie Foxx Show) - Garcelle is part of the panel on Steve, so check your local listings.
• Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali appears on Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Marcia Gay Harden (Trophy Wife) - Marcia joins PEOPLE Now live at 8:30am, in studio to discuss her new memoir, The Seasons of My Mother, about her mother's battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Tom Cavanagh (Ed/Scrubs - Tom dishes on the season finale of The Flash on PEOPLE Now at 8:30am.
• Laura Benanti (The Detour/Go On) - Laura joins Clinton Kelly to make a delicious dish on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.

Wednesday, May 2

• Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Watch Jim on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Eva Longoria (Telenovela) - Eva appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Jason George (Eve) - Jason is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Lea Michele (The Mayor) - Lea stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
• Alexandra Wentworth (Nightcap) - Alexandra guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Helen Hunt (Mad About You/It Takes Two) - Helen talks about Candy Jar on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy appears on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• Marcia Gay Harden (Trophy Wife) - Marcia talks about her new book The Seasons of My Mother on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
• John Carroll Lynch (The Drew Carey Show) - John talks about his new film Anything on the BUILD Series at 3pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Hank Azaria (Brockmire/The Simpsons/Free Agents) - Hank talks about Brockmire on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
• Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces/Friends with Better Lives/Whitney) - Zoe talks about Life in Pieces on the BUILD Series at 1pm.

Thursday, May 3

• Bill Hader (Barry) - Catch Bill on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Martin Short (Mulaney/The Martin Short Show) - Martin is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Ron Howard (Happy Days/The Andy Griffith Show) - Ron appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Stephanie is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• David Duchovny (Californication) - David visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Henry Winkler (Happy Days/Monty/Out of Practice/Arrested Development) - Henry stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Adam Pally (Making History/Happy Endings/The Mindy Project) - Adam appears on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
• Ron Livingston (Search Party/Sex and the City) - Ron is a guest on The Opposition with Jordan Klepper at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Jenna Elfman (Imaginary Mary/Growing Up Fisher/Accidentally on Purpose/Courting Alex/Dharma & Greg) - Jenna drops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Rory Scovel (Ground Floor) - Rory visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish/Girlfriends) - Tracee is a guest on Desus & Mero at 11pm on Viceland.
• Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpooolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Roseanne Barr (Roseanne) - Roseanne is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Julie Bowen (Modern Family) - Julie drops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• Lauren Ash (Superstore/Super Fun Night) - Lauren appears on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• Nicole Ari Parker (Second Time Around) - Nicole will be on The Real, so check your local listings.
• Linda Lavin (9JKL/Sean Saves the World/Alice) - Linda is a guest on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Tina Fey (30 Rock) - Tina talks about Mean Girls on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
• Ron Livingston (Search Party/Sex and the City) - Ron talks about his new movie Tully on the BUILD Series at 3pm.

Friday, May 4

• John Goodman (Roseanne/Normal, Ohio) - Watch John on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces/Friends with Better Lives/Whitney) - Zoe is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - Melissa visits The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• Debby Ryan (The Suite Life on Deck) - Debby appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• The Cast of Dear White People - The cast of Dear White People are guests on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• Marcus Scribner (black-ish) - Marcus visits The Real, so check your local listings.
• Eva Longoria (Telenovela) - Eva talks about Overboard on Steve, so check your local listings.
• Tiya Sircar (Alex, Inc.) - Tiya appears on Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link on YouTube.
• Ron Livingston (Search Party/Sex and the City) - Ron discusses his new movie Tully on PEOPLE Now at 8:30am and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Kimberly Williams-Paisley (According to Jim) - Kimberly talks about the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
• Louie Anderson (Baskets/The Louie Show/Life with Louie) - Louie is a guest on The Doctors, so check your local listings.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, April 29

Bob's Burgers - "The Trouble with Doubles" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob and Linda's double date takes a disastrous turn when the couples get trapped; Louise hosts a zombie movie night, but when the zombies turn out to be too scary, Tina must take charge.

Bob's Burgers - "Are You There Bob? It's Me, Birthday" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
After forgetting Bob's birthday, Linda and the kids attempt to plan a last-minute surprise party; Linda asks Hugo if Bob can go with him while he's doing restaurant health inspections.

The Simpsons - "Forgive and Regret" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Grampa makes a confession to Homer while on his deathbed, but when he makes a recovery, he comes to realize that the issue will not be easy to reconcile.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Bachelor/ette Party" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Charles plans an elaborate scavenger hunt for Jake's bachelor party, but the day goes awry when the guys decide to take some shortcuts; the ladies realize Amy previously slept with a member of her soon-to-be wedding band.

Family Guy - "Switch the Flip" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
To help get Brian's life in order, Stewie and Brian swap bodies using a machine that Stewie invents; chaos quickly ensues around Quahog when Stewie's machine goes haywire.

The Last Man on Earth - "Barbara Ann" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The gang venture out in search of what they think could be a new sign of life, but are surprised by what they actually find; Todd makes a few morbid discoveries back at the mansion.

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Monday, April 30

Kevin Can Wait - "Brew Ha Ha" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Kevin offers to help Kendra and Chale buy Enzo’s, but they soon realize that the partnership won’t work when Kevin’s idea of a silent partner is not so silent. As the tension among them escalates, Kendra and Chale find peace at Vanessa’s apartment.

Man with a Plan - "The Burns System" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Adam is thrilled and honored to help Joe buy a new car but is caught off guard when Joe suddenly becomes irritable and the negotiations go off track. Also, Andi discovers Emme has been hiding a pet snake and has to figure out a way to get rid of it.

Superior Donuts - "The ICEMen Cometh" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting raids in Uptown, Sofia turns to Franco for help hiding her undocumented brother, Rafael (Erik Rivera), who faces deportation to Colombia. Also, Tush decides it’s time to give up his daily sugar rush.

The Big Bang Theory - "The Celebration Reverberation" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon and Wolowitz plan birthday celebrations for Amy and Halley, respectively. Also, Leonard receives a Christmas letter from his brother that causes him to spiral out about his own lack of accomplishments.

American Dad - "OreTron Trail" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Roger becomes worried about outliving the family; Klaus opens a convenience store in the attic.

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Tuesday, May 1

Roseanne - "No Country for Old Women" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Beverly gets kicked out of the nursing home, Roseanne and Jackie fight over who will take care of their mother. Meanwhile, Mark’s creative touch with building a birdhouse for Dan’s customer is more than Dan can handle, but Darlene defends her son.

The Middle - "Great Heckspectations" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Frankie has to force Brick into asking Cindy to the high school prom but worries that his quirkiness could spoil the happy event; Lexie talks a clueless Axl into giving Sue a belated 21st birthday present; and Mike becomes frustrated over how to get used to a new TV remote.

black-ish - "Blue Valentine" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Tensions are high between Dre and Bow as their contractor arrives to remodel the kitchen, realizing they have grown apart. Dre reflects on the good times in his relationship with Bow.

Splitting Up Together - "Nevertheless... She Went Clubbing" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Unbeknownst to Lena and to her dismay, Martin starts to date a familiar face and surprisingly begins to see the world of relationships through brand-new eyes. Meanwhile, Lena tries to show she’s a good role model to her kids by proving a point and faking a night out on the town.

LA to Vegas - "The Proposal" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Ronnie forgets to take her relationship with Bryan into consideration when she decides to apply to work for another airline; Capt. Dave prepares to propose to Patricia, despite Nichole's protests; Artem tries convincing Colin to confront his ex-wife.

New Girl - "Where the Road Goes" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The gang gets together to have a one-year memorial service dedicated to a beloved friend; Jess learns that Coach owes a significant amount of money to Nick.

The Last O.G. - "Repass" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Shay gets upset that Tray was invited to her mother's funeral reception; former prison flame Pooh Cat pursues Tray, believing he owes her a night of passion.

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Wednesday, May 2

The Goldbergs - "The Opportunity of a Lifetime" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Barry gets the chance to throw the first pitch at a Philadelphia Phillies game and believes this is his chance to play professionally, but it’s anything but. Meanwhile, Erica makes an important decision about her future in college.

Alex, Inc. - "The Internet Trolls" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The family helps change Alex’s feelings when he becomes overly sensitive to listeners’ comments leading up to the launch of the podcast. Meanwhile, Rooni enlists Ben’s help with Soraya’s diorama to get her an A on the project but the plan backfires.

Modern Family - "Mother!" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Dede drops in unexpectedly, Mitchell and Cam come to a realization about her effect on their lives; Phil, Luke, Alex and Haley all have different bad news to break to Claire and compete about when to do it, the tiny window of time after her monthly spa day when she’s her most relaxed.

American Housewife - "Sliding Sweaters" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Katie starts her day in a bad mood, the Ottos come together to cheer her up; but in an alternate reality and in a different sweater, Katie starts her day in a good mood and the family comes together to cheer up Greg.

Hollywood Darlings - "Star Crossed Mothers" (Pop, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Jodie tries a new celebrity dating app; Christine goes method for an acting role as a Russian prostitute; Beverley pulls out all of the stops to get her children into a prestigious preschool.

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Thursday, May 3

The Big Bang Theory - "The Sibling Realignment" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Sheldon learns that his mother won’t attend his wedding unless he invites his brother, Georgie (Jerry O’Connell), he and Leonard travel to Texas to end a family feud. Also, the Wolowitz kids inadvertently infest Amy, Bernadette, Wolowitz and Koothrappali with pinkeye.

Young Sheldon - "Summer Sausage, A Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
While Sheldon is busy keeping tabs on Meemaw’s budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis (Wallace Shawn), George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond with their other children.

Mom - "Ocular Fluid and the Resentment Pool" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Christy’s sponsor (Yvette Nicole Brown) challenges her to be nice to Bonnie at all costs, and Bonnie is convinced that Adam has stopped making an effort.

Life in Pieces - "Lingerie Cookbook Gamble Surrogate" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tyler and Tim realize they are in over their heads when Heather tasks them with buying a bra for Samantha. Also, Joan asks Jen to submit a recipe for the family cookbook, prompting Jen to steal one from her favorite restaurant; John gets Samantha and Sophia hooked on gambling while babysitting for them; and Colleen and Matt obsess about their surrogate’s unhealthy lifestyle.

Superstore - "Town Hall" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
As the store prepares to host a company-wide Town Hall meeting, Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) are forced to put their conflicts aside and rally their co-workers to confront the CEO. Meanwhile Glenn (Mark McKinney) struggles with the pressure of speaking to a global audience.

A.P. Bio - "Drenching Dallas" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jack (Glenn Howerton) takes interest in a revenge mission on behalf of the A.P. Bio kids. Mary (Mary Sohn), Stef (Lyric Lewis) and Michelle (Jean Villepique) believe they've discovered an otherworldly presence at Whitlock.

Will & Grace - "The Beefcake & the Cake Beef" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Will (Eric McCormack) rekindles a relationship with his first love against Jack's (Sean Hayes) advice. Grace (Debra Messing) reluctantly fights for Karen's (Megan Mullally) civil rights when a bakery refuses to make a cake she wants.

Champions - "Deal or No Deal" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Michael prepares for his first date as Vince and Matthew prepare to expand the gym. But an unexpected offer threatens to change all their lives forever.

Nobodies - "Sex, Drugs and Melissa McCarthy" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
As rehearsals for the pilot begin, Melissa has her own ideas on how to make the show better; Jen is upset to learn Rachael Harris is playing her; Larry devises a plan to get Rachael fired.

Atlanta - "FUBU" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Recalling times from middle school, with an expression of thanks for Miller Grove.

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Friday, May 4

The Paynes - "Making Her Honest" (OWN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Nyla and Kendrick reveal some very interesting news to the Paynes.

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Saturday, May 5

Henry Danger - "Toddler Invasion" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When the Toddler takes control of the Man Cave, Charlotte and Jasper have to find a way to sneak in and free Kid Danger and Captain Man.

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Sunday, May 6

Bob's Burgers - "Go Tina on the Mountain" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Belcher kids go to Outdoor Education only to have it rain; Tina meets a hermit living in the woods; Bob and Linda experience what it's like to be empty nesters.

Bob's Burgers - "Boywatch" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
Tina decides to join the Junior Lifeguards but struggles with the training; business booms when Bob and Linda offer free Wi-Fi at the restaurant but it is soon threatened by a cyberattack.

The Simpsons - "Left Behind" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Homer gets Flanders a job at the plant; Homer regrets it when Flanders starts to insist on carpools and demands more from Homer's work performance; Marge feels that her marriage has lost its spark.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Show Me Going" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Rosa responds to an active shooter alert; the rest of the squad is forced to stay back; Jake frantically brainstorms ways to offer his assistance; Terry faces an existential crisis; Gina and Amy try to be useful by fixing Rosa's broken toilet.

Family Guy - "HTTPete" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
To help promote the brewery to millennials, Peter adopts the millennial lifestyle; his methods soon attract the attention of a high-powered Silicon Valley executive.

The Last Man on Earth - "Cancun, Baby!" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After discovering hidden dangers in their mansion, the group decides to move to another location; Tandy has second thoughts about what they may be leaving behind.

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It's time for another edition of Fri-Yay! That means we will take a look back on some sitcom happenings in recent days or weeks or other fun sitcomy stuff. It's a sitcom lover's paradise! Happy Fri-Yay!

by Vincent

It's the end of April, which means in the next few weeks TV networks will be making final decisions on what will or won't be making their schedules next year. One of the many shows on the bubble is delightful sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which is ending its fifth season and remains as delightful as ever. And yet, ratings for the series have been steadily declining at a rate even faster than most network TV shows of the era. Even though ratings have perked up some since the show returned to the Sunday slot where it once stood tall, Brooklyn Nine-Nine still remains firmly on the bubble as we head into May upfronts. In fact, creator Dan Goor said that he wrote this year's finale as a "possible series ender" if need be (typically, Brooklyn seasons have ended with cliffhangers each year.)

It would be a real shame if Brooklyn Nine-Nine was cancelled without being given a proper goodbye, especially since the show has shown little signs of decline, a rarity for a sitcom this long into the game. Network sitcoms aren't as plentiful as they were, especially good network sitcoms, and we need to hold onto the great ones for as long as we can. Brooklyn is not only a consistently funny show with a winning cast with the likes of Andy Samburg, Andre Braugher, Terry Crews, Chelsea Peretti and...well, basically everyone, but it's quietly become a progressive one too, with several LGBT characters and excellent diversity representation. And it manages to do so without ever feeling preachy or pandering, but rather just by making these ideals ingrained in the fabric of the show. Plus, Brooklyn's characters are just so damn likable. There's few makeshift families on TV I'd rather spend time with than the quirky oddballs of the 99th precinct. Fox will likely make its final decision on the show's fate within the next few weeks, and whether it has a 6th season on Fox or somewhere else, the show deserves at least another season to properly send off its characters. It would be a shame to let a show like Brooklyn 99 end on a whimper when it deserves to be celebrated and cheered.

CBS announced that the first season of Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition, from the team behind the two-time Emmy Award-winning series Undercover Boss, will premiere Friday, May 11 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Celebrities at the top of their chosen fields are going undercover to find talented people and make dreams come true. The nation's best singers, athletes, models and business icons embark on talent searches to pay it forward to deserving yet-to-be-discovered individuals. The first four celebrities appearing this season are: Gabby Douglas (Olympian), Idina Menzel (singer and actress), Bethany Mota (YouTube sensation), and NFL legend Deion Sanders. (Additional stars and airdates will be announced at a later date.) The celebrities were each disguised with state-of-the-art prosthetic makeup and custom-made wigs, which took an average of two and a half hours to apply.

Pop, the CBS/Lionsgate joint venture television network, continues to ramp up its original programming fare this upfront season, unveiling more premium scripted entertainment and a diverse slate of projects in development with the industry's top creative talent. The network also announced its programming strategy and primetime schedule for the remainder of 2018 and first quarter of 2019. Pop's roster features over 400 hours of original content per year. Currently airing is the second season of Hollywood Darlings. Coming up, from Lionsgate and MTG, Swedish Dicks is a procedural comedy about private detectives solving some of the most minor cases Los Angeles has ever seen. Season two brings back series stars Peter Stormare and Johan Glans, alongside an all-star ensemble cast, including Vivian Bang, Traci Lords and Felisha Cooper, as well as special guest star Keanu Reeves. Schitt's Creek Special Holiday Episode (Premieres: December 2018): Tune into a holiday-themed episode with the Rose family - Johnny (Eugene Levy), Moira (Catherine O'Hara), David (Daniel Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy). The comedy returns for its fifth season with an increased order of 14 episodes in early 2019.

Other new series includes Clique, Season One (Premieres: Summer 2018): From the creative team behind the smash British hit Skins, Clique follows childhood soulmates Georgia (Aisling Franciosi) and Holly (Synnove Karlsen) who are only a few weeks into the so-called best years of their lives at college, when Georgia gets drawn into an elite clique of alpha-girls interning at a corrupt corporation. Clique is a thrilling six-episode limited series drama and co-produced with BBC. Season two of Wolf Creek is a six-part limited series and will be broadcast as a three-night television event this October. And finally, Flack (Premieres: First Quarter 2019): Starring Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) winning actress Anna Paquin and directed by the Oscar(R)-nominated Peter Cattaneo, Flack is a one-hour dramedy set in the fast-paced and cut-throat world of celebrity public relations. Equal parts hilarity and heart, Flack reflects the brutal reality and complexities of modern life where problems can go viral in an instant. Paquin stars as Robyn, an American PR executive living in London who's an expert at her craft but a complete self-saboteur when it comes to her personal life.

Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone will star as Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable in the live-action Kim Possible, a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the global hit animated series about an everyday high school girl who, in her spare time, saves the world from villains. The comedy-adventure will go into production this summer and is set to debut in 2019. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, 16-year-old Sadie Stanley landed the role in her first-ever audition. She has since guest-starred on Game Shakers. Sean Giambrone, age 18, stars in ABC's hit comedy The Goldbergs and will film Kim Possible before returning to production of that series, now going into its sixth season, this summer.

Sony Crackle, the free, ad-supported streaming network, announced the following news at an upfront presentation held at Sony Headquarters in New York City by Eric Berger, Chief Digital Officer, Sony Pictures Television Networks and General Manager, Sony Crackle:

● Season two renewal for The Oath, executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and starring Ryan Kwanten, who is also a producer.
● Network announces September launch of Snatch season two; as previously announced, Kevin Connolly of Entourage will direct multiple episodes of the Rupert Grint series.
● Release of first-look clip of Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino in her new role in season three of StartUp; the network also announced a November debut.
● SuperMansion has added award-winning actress Minnie Driver in a recurring role for season three of the Emmy-nominated stop-motion animated series from Bryan Cranston, Seth Green, Zeb Wells and Matthew Senreich.
● First-look teaser from Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy; Rob Riggle also introduced clip announcing comedy's August premiere and the network revealed new guest stars, NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher, Paul Scheer and Cheech Marin.
● First-look clip released from new comedy-horror film Office Uprising, starring Brenton Thwaites (DC Comics Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean); the film set for a July premiere.
● Acquisition of Nitro Circus' Action Figures and news about new Sony Crackle original, Action Figures 2, premiering in June. This follow-up to the hit action sports movie is from 17 time X Games medalist Travis Pastrana. The network also acquired five series as part of the new deal with Nitro Circus.
● The network unveiled a development slate of scripted original series, including dramas Heart of Darkness, Hustle, Cry Victory, and “Limitless: Origins,” and the comedy “Squad Goals Squad.”
● The network greenlit new unscripted shorts from Embassy Row and is partnering with NRG to develop a new eSports series.

Travel Channel has greenlit a new four-episode series, Mysteries and Myths with Megan Fox (wt), starring actress Megan Fox (Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hope & Faith), who also serves as the co-creator and producer. Since an early age, Fox has been obsessed with the history of ancient cultures, people and places, always questioning their "documented" story. Now, she is embarking on an epic and personal journey across the globe where archaeologists and experts will reexamine history, asking tough questions and challenging the conventional wisdom that has existed for centuries. The series will delve into some of the greatest mysteries of time, including whether Amazon women really did exist or if the Trojan War was real. Production on each one-hour episode will begin in June, with the series slated to air later this year.

DECADES is proud to announce that on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, they will be the home of the television premiere of the film documentary Wait for Your Laugh. The documentary is the untold story of fame, love, tragedy and 90 years of American show business through the eyes of the woman who did it all -- Rose Marie. Entertainer Rose Marie, famous as Sally Rogers on The Dick Van Dyke Show and as the top center square on Hollywood Squares, had a varied and compelling showbiz career that spanned 90 years and took her everywhere from humble stages to Vaudeville to Broadway and from the early days of radio to the silver screen to the living-room television set. Wait for Your Laugh chronicles Rose Marie's one-of-a-kind; nine-decade showbiz journey with commentary and contributions from Carl Reiner, Dick Van Dyke, Tim Conway, Peter Marshall and others.

The DECADES television premiere of the film, by Jason Wise, Christina Wise and Jackson Myers in association with Forgotten Man Films, also features behind-the-scenes color footage from Rose Marie's personal collection, capturing the backstage antics on The Dick Van Dyke Show and rare footage from her other sets.

TBS has given season pickups to two of its original series. Cable's #1 comedy The Last O.G. will return with a second season and the blistering breakout comedy-thriller Search Party is renewed for a third season. Season one of The Last O.G. starring Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish and executive produced by Jordan Peele has so far reached a multiplatform audience of nearly 25 million viewers across TBS' linear, digital, mobile and on-demand platforms. It is the largest cable comedy premiere since 2015 and is 2018's top cable comedy show. Starring Alia Shawkat, Meredith Hagner, John Early, John Reynolds and Brandon Micheal Hall, Search Party grew double-digits in its sophomore season, was TBS' #1 series on digital, and became the fastest TBS original to reach one million views on VOD in season one. On Demand and digital views account for 11% of the show's multiplatform reach, with an on-demand audience as much as 17 years younger than linear.

The Last O.G. centers on Tray (Morgan), an ex-con released from a 15-year prison stint to a changed and unfamiliar world. Returning to his newly gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood, Tray discovers that his former girlfriend Shay (Tiffany Haddish) is married to another man and has been raising Tray’s twins, who he never knew existed. Search Party is a series about a group of privileged, self-absorbed twenty-somethings covering up a murder.

Beginning tonight (Monday, April 23) at 9:30 PM, ET/PT, The Big Bang Theory repeats will replace Living Biblically, which will return to the schedule at a later date. That probably means a Saturday run in the summer or only on CBS.com. The sitcom stars Jay R. Ferguson as Chip Curry, a modern-day man at a crossroads in his life who decides to live strictly in accordance with the Bible. As he begins his sincere spiritual journey toward a more moral life with the help of his wife and friends, Chip wonders if he'll be able to take a page - or every page - out of the Good Book, and if the effect will be of Biblical proportions. Lindsey Kraft, Ian Gomez, David Krumholtz, Tony Rock and Camryn Manheim also star. In other notes, an encore broadcast of Young Sheldon will replace the previously scheduled rebroadcast of Mom tonight (Monday, April 23) at 9:00 PM, ET/PT. The schedule beginning April 30 will be the following:

Mondays, Beginning Monday, April 30
8:00 PM ET/PT Kevin Can Wait
8:30 PM ET/PT Man with a Plan
9:00 PM ET/PT Superior Donuts
9:30 PM ET/PT The Big Bang Theory (R)
10:00 PM ET/PT Elementary (Season Premiere)

Paramount Network has picked up 10 half-hour episodes of a new comedy series, First Wives Club, from Paramount Television. Tracy Oliver, who penned the blockbuster hit film Girls Trip, is attached to write and serve as Executive Producer. The half-hour series is based on the popular 1996 film from Paramount Pictures, which featured Diane Keaton, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn. The series, like the film, will be based in New York City. It will follow a group of women who band together after their marriages fall apart, and who find strength in their sisterhood- and of course a little revenge.

Production will begin in New York City this summer and the series will debut on Paramount Network in 2019. A cast announcement will be made in the coming weeks.

It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of April 23-27 2018, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!


Sunday, April 22

• Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs/Rules of Engagement/Reno 911!) - Catch Wendi on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.

Monday, April 23

• Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris) - Watch Chris on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Tracy Morgan (The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy is a guest on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm. He also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Dana Carvey (One of the Boys) - Dana visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith) - Mark guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Constance Wu (Fresh Off the Boat) - Constance stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• Wendell Pierce (The Odd Couple/The Michael J. Fox Show/The Weber Show/The Gregory Hines Show) - Wendell appears on Harry, so check your local listings.
• Jason Biggs (Mad Love/Drexell's Class) - Jason and his wife Jenny Mollen talk about Lifetime's My Partner Knows Best on the BUILD Series at 4:30pm. Jason can be heard on the Morning Mashup on SiriusXM.
• Chris Gethard (Broad City/Big Lake) - Chris is a guest on Page Six TV, so check your local listings.
• Ellen Burstyn (The Ellen Burstyn Show) - Ellen appears on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
• Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso visits Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.

Tuesday, April 24

• Kevin James (Kevin Can Wait/The King of Queens) - Catch Kevin on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Hank Azaria (Brockmire/The Simpsons/Free Agents) - Hank is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Judy Greer (Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided/Arrested Development) - Judy appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Zach Braff (Alex, Inc./Scrubs) - Zach visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Alia Shawkat (Search Party/Arrested Development) - Alia stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Kelly Ripa (Hope & Faith) and Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith) - Kelly and Mark are guests on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
• Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Henry Winkler (Happy Days/Monty/Out of Practice/Arrested Development) - Henry speaks about the series Barry on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• T.R Knight (Charlie Lawrence) - T.R. appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
• Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Modern Family) - Aubrey is a guest on Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Jason Biggs (Mad Love/Drexell's Class) - Jason and his wife Jenny Mollen are guests on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
• Molly Ringwald (Townies/The Facts of Life) - Molly talks about her new film All These Moments on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali talks about her new book Go Ask Ali on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris) - Chris and Adam Sandler talk about The Week of on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
• Lori Loughlin (Fuller House/Hudson Street/Full House) - Lori is a guest on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
• Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs/Rules of Engagement/Reno 911!) - Wendi cooks up something delicious with Michael Symon on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.

Wednesday, April 25

• Karen Gillan (Selfie) - Watch Karen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Henry Winkler (Happy Days/Monty/Out of Practice/Arrested Development) - Henry appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He talks about Barry on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
• Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Jim Jefferies (Legit) - Jim stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Chris Gethard (Broad City/Big Lake) - Chris visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about her new book Go Ask Ali on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings. She is a guest on the BUILD Series at 12pm. She serves up brutally honest relationship advice for the audience – and reveals why she actually lost friends after talking about her sex life on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
• Marcia Gay Harden (The Talk) - Marcia chats on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Hank Azaria (Brockmire/The Simpsons/Free Agents) - Hank appears on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings. He can also be heard on the Morning Mashup on SiriusXM.
• Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time/Happily Divorced/9 to 5) - Rita is a guest on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
• Romeo Miller (Romeo!) - Romeo visits The Real, so check your local listings.
• Garcelle Beauvais (The Jamie Foxx Show) - Garcelle is part of the panel on Steve, so check your local listings.
• Emeril Lagasse (Emeril) - Emeril is kicking things up a notch with blue-cheese-stuffed burgers on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
• Christina Applegate (Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Married with Children) - Christina opens up about her “Why So Awake” campaign – understanding insomnia on People Now at 8:30am.
• Jason Biggs (Mad Love/Drexell's Class) - Jason and his wife Jenny Mollen talk about Lifetime's My Partner Knows Best on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Jussie Smollett (On Our Own) - Jussie is a guest on Page Six TV, so check your local listings. Jurnee, Jussie, Jake and Jazz Smollett join the Chew Crew on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.
• Sara Rue (Impastor/Malibu Country/Less Than Perfect) - Sara appears on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
• Adam Pally (Making History/Happy Endings/The Mindy Project) - Adam talks about Most Likely to Muder on the BUILD Series at 1pm.

Thursday, April 26

• Don Cheadle (House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Catch Don on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Method Man (Method & Red) - Method Mani s a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Adam Pally (Making History/Happy Endings/The Mindy Project) - Adam appears on The Opposition with Jordan Klepper at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Jason Biggs (Mad Love/Drexell's Class) - Jason and his wife Jenny Mollen are guests on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• Dylan McDermott (LA to Vegas) - Dylan reveals role he lost to Harry Connick, Jr. on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
• Rob Riggle (Golan the Insatiable/Gary Unmarried) - Rob is a guest on Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link on YouTube.

Friday, April 27

• Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Watch Tiffany on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali is a guest on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• Lindsay Price (Splitting Up Together) - Lindsay visits Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Jake and Jussie Smollett (On Our Own) - Jake and Jussie and their sisters, Jurnee and Jazz, serve up favorites from their family cookbook – including a turkey meatloaf and pie for dessert on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
• Tiffani Thiessen (Alexa & Katie/Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Tiffani opens up about her family and her upcoming cookbook on People Now at 8:30am.
• Adam Pally (Making History/Happy Endings/The Mindy Project) - Adam talks about his new film Most Likely to Murder on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Bailee Madison (Trophy Wife) - Bailee joins Debbie in the kitchen on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
• H. Jon Benjamin (People of Earth/Bob's Burgers) - H. Jon is a guest on the BUILD Series at 2pm.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, April 22

Bob's Burgers - "Cheer Up Sleepy Gene" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gene gets invited to his first sleepover, and things don't go as planned; Bob and Linda record themselves while sleeping to prove who snores more.

Bob's Burgers - "Go Tina on the Mountain" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
The Belcher kids go to Outdoor Education only to have it rain; Tina meets a hermit living in the woods; Bob and Linda experience what it's like to be empty nesters.

The Simpsons - "Lisa Gets the Blues" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When the Simpsons' flight is rerouted to New Orleans, Lisa rediscovers her passion for jazz; Bart is intrigued by voodoo; Homer is intrigued by drinking.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Gray Star Mutual" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a fire destroys Charles' food truck, Pimento unexpectedly shows up to the scene as the insurance agent; Rosa helps Amy to see that it's okay to get excited about picking her wedding dress; Gina and Terry coach Holt in the art of social media.

Family Guy - "'Family Guy' Through the Years" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
A reimagining of the show as a series that's been on the air for 60 years; a look back at the cultural events and issues tackled on the show through the decades.

The Last Man on Earth - "The Blob" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A thermal heat detector reveals a potential sign of life, but Tandy doesn't want the group to split up to investigate; Todd and Erica have trouble seeing eye to eye.

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Monday, April 23

The Big Bang Theory - "The Relaxation Integration" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon and Wolowitz plan birthday celebrations for Amy and Halley, respectively. Also, Leonard receives a Christmas letter from his brother that causes him to spiral out about his own lack of accomplishments.

Young Sheldon - "A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.

Young Sheldon - "A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.

The Big Bang Theory - "The Explosion Implosion" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Wolowitz and Sheldon bond when they drive to the desert to shoot off a model rocket. Also, when Leonard’s mom, Beverly (Christine Baranski), finds a new best friend in Penny, it rubs Leonard the wrong way.

American Dad - "My Purity Ball and Chain" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
When Steve acts out his sexual energy, Francine asks Stan to give Steve "the talk," but Stan's fear that he won't do it right terrifies him; the family builds a giant water slide in the backyard.

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Tuesday, April 24

Roseanne - "Twenty Years to Life" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
During the first half-hour episode of the season premiere, Roseanne and Dan adjust to living under the same roof with Darlene and her two children, Harris and Mark, when Darlene loses her job. Meanwhile, Becky announces she is going to be a surrogate to make extra money; and Roseanne and Jackie are at odds with one another.

Roseanne - "Dress to Impress" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
During the second half-hour episode, Darlene’s son, Mark, gets caught with a pocket knife after being bullied on the first day of his new school. Meanwhile, Becky invites Andrea over to meet the family and is nervous to bring her home.

Roseanne - "Eggs Over, Not Easy" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A crucial moment for Becky’s surrogacy arrangement forces her and Darlene to critically assess each other’s lives. Meanwhile, an animal rescue organization rejects Jackie’s application to adopt a puppy; and Roseanne makes a plan to change their mind.

Roseanne - "Darlene v. David" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
David unexpectedly shows up for Harris’ birthday after being absent for years, forcing Darlene to re-examine their relationship and the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Roseanne and Jackie’s mother, Bev, temporarily moves into the Conner home after an incident at the nursing home prevents her from returning.

LA to Vegas - "Captain Dave's on a Roll" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
In a depressed state after breaking up with Patricia, Dave agrees to go gambling with Artem and Colin while the others cover for him when he runs late to do his job; Ronnie has difficulties deciding whether to move in with Bryan or not.

New Girl - "Lillypads" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Schmidt asks Jess to help prepare Ruth for an interview to get into a prestigious pre-school; Nick begins procrastinating with his writing; Winston gets ready to confront his specific fear of appearing in court to testify.

The Last O.G. - "Swipe Right" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Cousin Bobby convinces Tray to try a popular dating app; he lands a great match but realizes that he's not emotionally ready for a new relationship.

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Wednesday, April 25

The Goldbergs - "Parents Just Don't Understand" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Adam and Barry decide to write a song like the iconic “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and call it “Dads Just Don’t Care.” When they don’t get the reaction they expect from Murray, the boys take appropriate steps to make amends. Meanwhile, Beverly keeps calling Erica in college but she wants space from her mom. Beverly is forced to take drastic measures to change that.

Alex, Inc. - "The Cop Car" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Alex’s podcast starts intruding on his family life when a private Rooni moment is revealed to the audience, while Deirdre feels neglected and gets an offer to host her own show. Will she leave for a new opportunity? Later, Ben discovers his friend Emily has a crush on him.

Modern Family - "Ten Years Later" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Claire is determined to make up for her less-than-joyful mood at Jay and Gloria’s wedding by throwing their tenth-anniversary party. As part of the festivities, Phil is going to perform a magic trick featuring Gloria appearing out of thin air in her wedding dress; that is if Gloria can still get into it!

Alex, Inc. - "The Grande Apologano" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Alex decides to use Rooni’s idea for a new podcast about a murder case she worked on, but husband and wife do not work well together. Meanwhile, Deirdre goes on a date, and Ben thinks of a way to get rid of his girlfriend’s super annoying friend Laura.

Hollywood Darlings - "Till Death Gets Me a Part" (Pop, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Jodie attempts to boost Christine's popularity on social media by posting a fake death announcement; Beverley's public meltdown in her gynecologist's office goes viral.

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Thursday, April 26

The Big Bang Theory - "The Monetary Insufficiency" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sheldon goes to Vegas to win money for science. Also, Penny and Bernadette take Amy wedding dress shopping, but her terrible choice entangles them in a web of lies.

Young Sheldon - "A Dog, A Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks’ new dog terrorizes Sheldon.

Mom - "A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Christy is concerned that she and Bonnie might lose their apartment when Bonnie locks horns with the tough new building owner, Rita (Patti LuPone).

Life in Pieces - "#TBT: House Destiny Introduction Retirement" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The Short family’s quirky history is revealed with stories of when Tim met Heather’s family for the first time; when Jen and Greg bought their dream home; when Matt got sidetracked after he saw Colleen while waiting for a blind date; and John’s last flight before retiring.

Superstore - "Aftermath" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) deal with the consequences of their recent interactions. Meanwhile Glenn (Mark McKinney) and Dina (Lauren Ash) enlist Garrett's (Colton Dunn) help to win the store a visit from Cloud 9's CEO.

A.P. Bio - "Walleye" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jack (Glenn Howerton) successfully convinces Miles (Tom Bennett) that Devin (Jacob McCarthy) is his illegitimate son. Durbin (Patton Oswalt), Mary (Mary Sohn), Stef (Lyric Lewis) and Michelle (Jean Villepique) clash on the Sadie Hawkins dance theme.

Will & Grace - "Staten Island Fairy" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jack's (Sean Hayes) intimacy issues are challenged by a closeted boyfriend. Will (Eric McCormack) and Grace (Debra Messing) sell their new line of bedding on TV.

Champions - "Nepotism" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
As Michael waits to hear if the musical he wrote will be picked for the freshman show, Vince is accused of treating some staff members better than others.

Nobodies - "Kristen's Wiig" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Rachel and Larry attempt to convince Kristen Wiig to play Jen in the pilot for "Open Dorf Policy"; Hugh gets put in an uncomfortable position when an accident lands Sam in the hospital.

Atlanta - "North of the Border" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The possibility arises to make a move; it is believed Paper Boi will be at a pajama party.

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Friday, April 27

The Paynes - "Secret Lovers" (OWN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The Paynes discover that Nyla hasn't been completely truthful.

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Saturday, April 28

Henry Danger - "Car Trek" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Charlotte's birthday road trip to see the Boo Man Group perform gets sidetracked by a Captain Man and Kid Danger emergency.

Star Falls - "The Owl Bomb" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Diamond blames Star Falls for her drop in online followers, Sophia offers to help her make new videos for her channel; the girls clash when Sophia prefers to focus on causes and Diamond just wants to have fun.

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Sunday, April 29

Bob's Burgers - "The Trouble with Doubles" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob and Linda's double date takes a disastrous turn when the couples get trapped; Louise hosts a zombie movie night, but when the zombies turn out to be too scary, Tina must take charge.

Bob's Burgers - "Are You There Bob? It's Me, Birthday" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
After forgetting Bob's birthday, Linda and the kids attempt to plan a last-minute surprise party; Linda asks Hugo if Bob can go with him while he's doing restaurant health inspections.

The Simpsons - "Forgive and Regret" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Grampa makes a confession to Homer while on his deathbed, but when he makes a recovery, he comes to realize that the issue will not be easy to reconcile.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Bachelor/ette Party" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Charles plans an elaborate scavenger hunt for Jake's bachelor party, but the day goes awry when the guys decide to take some shortcuts; the ladies realize Amy previously slept with a member of her soon-to-be wedding band.

Family Guy - "Switch the Flip" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
To help get Brian's life in order, Stewie and Brian swap bodies using a machine that Stewie invents; chaos quickly ensues around Quahog when Stewie's machine goes haywire.

The Last Man on Earth - "Barbara Ann" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The gang venture out in search of what they think could be a new sign of life, but are surprised by what they actually find; Todd makes a few morbid discoveries back at the mansion.

Complete TV Listings

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It looks like that spinoff of The Goldbergs is happening after all, the Murphy Brown reboot has added a familiar actress to the cast, and CBS has renewed several series. Let's get going!

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It's time for another edition of Fri-Yay! That means we will take a look back on some sitcom happenings in recent days or weeks or other fun sitcomy stuff. It's a sitcom lover's paradise! Happy Fri-Yay!

by Vincent

Will They/Won't They story arcs are one of the cornerstone of sitcoms. They've been done since essentially the dawn of the genre, but perhaps became especially prevalent with Sam and Diane on Cheers and then Ross and Rachel on Friends. Since then, it seems like having two characters who seem like they're going to get together but have various hurdles in their way is a requirement for all sitcoms.

However, in recent years, the trend has veered towards putting characters together sooner than later, which isn't always the case. On Superstore, the central will they/won't they couple - Jonah and Amy - show no real signs of actually making a commitment as the show moves towards the end of its third season, which separates it from recent arcs like Jess and Nick on New Girl (perhaps the most iconic example of the form in the current era), although there have certainly been hints. What makes Superstore's approach especially interesting, though, is that it's just as interested in the dark sides of the will they/won't they as the warm and fuzzy romantic moments.

For example, the most recent Superstore showed Jonah's girlfriend Kelly being left alone as the lights turn off as Cloud 9 waiting for Jonah to show up for their date - instead, he's off with Amy at a country club. We see Jonah and Amy talking and laughing at the country club - then immediately cut to the consequences of that warm moment. Even darker, the show actually had Amy get divorced after the second season, for reasons not related to Jonah, but given that Amy and Jonah kissed for the first time around the time Amy ended her marriage, it's easy to draw the lines and wonder if it had some sort of impact. Adding fuel to the fire, Superstore has spent much of its third season detailing just how tough of a time Amy is navigating her life after her divorce. While her marriage was unhealthy and the divorce was a positive, it doesn't sugarcoat how difficult it can be to reshape your life when it's been shaped a certain way for so long.

Laff, the country's first-ever, over-the-air broadcast television network devoted to comedy around-the-clock, will pay tribute to Harry Anderson with a 12-episode "All Rise for Harry" Night Court Marathon this Saturday, April 21 starting at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Anderson, who passed away Monday at the age of 65, was a three-time EMMY® nominee as the star of Night Court, playing Judge Harold "Harry" T. Stone who presided over the nocturnal judiciary proceedings and its wacky cast of characters - both on trial and on staff. Anderson first gained national attention after he guest starred as grifter Harry "The Hat" Gittes on the first season of Cheers. That role, which he would reprise several times, led to his landing the lead role on the bench of Night Court.

Night Court was a staple of NBC's primetime line-up from 1984 to 1992. The popular series also featured John Larroquette's multiple EMMY®-winning performance as Dan Fiedling, the court's narcissistic prosecutor. The show also co-starred Markie Post, Richard Moll as the iconic court officer Bull, Selma Diamond and Marsha Warfield among others. Night Court can be seen on Laff weekdays at 3:00 p.m. (ET) with four episodes back-to-back. Laff features a hall-of-fame line-up of hit sitcoms which, in addition to Night Court, includes Roseanne, That '70s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Drew Carey Show, Spin City, Grace Under Fire, Ellen and more. Home Improvement, starring Tim Allen, comes to Laff this fall.

CBS announced the renewals of 11 more primetime series for the 2018-2019 season. Combined with previously announced pickups, CBS has now renewed 17 series for next year, including its entire Tuesday and Friday night lineups. New picks-up are: Blue Bloods, Bull, Hawaii Five-0, Madam Secretary, MacGyver, NCIS: LA, NCIS: New Orleans, Survivor, The Amazing Race, 48 Hours and 60 Minutes. They join the previous pick-ups of The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Mom, NCIS, Seal Team and S.W.A.T. The fate of some series are still up in the air, including Superior Donuts, Scorpion, 9JKL, Kevin Cain Wait, Life in Pieces, and more.

BET Networks announced its upcoming 2018-2019 fiscal year programming slate. Now, more than ever, black culture is powering every area of mainstream from politics and social media to music and fashion. As the #1 Cable Network for African American viewers 18-49 for 17 consecutive years, BET is omnipresent in its influence of all aspects of pop culture with new original series, featuring some of Hollywood's biggest stars and influencers, both in front and behind the camera. From Dwayne Johnson, T.I., Will Packer, En Vogue, SWV, Salt, Pepa, Spinderella, Swizz Beatz, Tracey Edmonds and more, BET is raising the bar on premium programming content and will deliver 21% more original programming than last year. From engaging new provocative series, to culture-defining moments, BET continues to entertain, empower and engage its audiences.

BET and Paramount Television are partnering to reboot the 1992 American romantic comedy film Boomerang as a half-hour comedy, in which a successful executive finds that his lifestyle choices have turned back on him when his new boss turns out to be a bigger deviant than he is. This updated version explores contemporary workplace dynamics, including the changing role of gender, office politics, relationships, and the conflicts between Generation X and Millennials. 10 episodes have been ordered. And one more comedy is coming, too...Peachtree Place follows five 30-something year olds living in Atlanta as they try to build professional and personal lives they can be proud of, but find that being a real adult is easier said than done. Unresolved feelings from college are uncovered and secrets revealed, forcing these friends to finally deal with uncomfortable truths about love, sex and reluctantly, growing up. Peachtree Place is executive produced by Will Packer and co-executive produced by Sheila Duckworth and Felischa Marye, who also serves as a writer on the series. 10 episodes have been ordered for this, too.

Carol Burnett is back! Netflix announced that improv/sketch series A Little Help with Carol Burnett will premiere on May 4, 2018. Celebrity guests include: Julie Bowen, Candace Cameron Bure, Mark Cuban, Billy Eichner, Taraji P. Henson, Derek Hough, DJ Khaled, Lisa Kudrow, Brittany Snow, Wanda Sykes, and Finn Wolfhard. Netflix will release all 12 half-hour episodes at once. In this funny and endearing series, she will be joined by a group of the most honest and unfiltered people in the world - a gaggle of straight talking, entertaining 5-9 year old kids. These very opinionated "experts" weigh-in on a variety of relatable and humorous dilemmas brought in by everyday adults. Each episode will feature a celebrity contributor brave enough to bring in their own dilemma for the kids to comment on in front of a live audience. The show is co-hosted by comedian Russell Peters.

On Friday, April 20, SYFY falls under the trance of Futurama's Hypnotoad, the dangerously mesmerizing amphibian with the power to put humans into a zombie-like trance. From 8/7c to 2am/1c, our glorious lord and master stages a full SYFY invasion, complete with his own far-out logo, psychedelic sidebar and hypnotic interruptions of Futurama episodes selected for maximum trip-enhancing effect and Hypnotoad-centricity. Episodes airing in the stunt are:

· 8/7c - Bender's Big Score Part 1: Earth is taken over by email-scamming aliens while Hermes loses his head and Leela falls in love.
· 8:30/7:30c - Bender's Big Score Part 2: While Lars and Leela's romance takes off, Bender helps aliens pillage history for its treasures.
· 9/8c - Bender's Big Score Part 3: Leela and Lars prepare to get married, and we learn what happened to Fry when he returned to the 21st Century.
· 9:30/10:30c - Bender's Big Score Part 4: Lars reveals his secret as the humans fight back against the aliens.
· 10/9c - The Day The Earth Stood Stupid: Only Fry can save Earth when evil brains from another world plot to make everyone stupid.
· 10:30/9:30c - Three Hundred Big Boys: When each Earthican receives a $300 government refund, the Planet Express crew members pursue their respective dreams and desires.
· 11/10c - The Sting: A killer bee sting sends Leela on a long, strange trip.
· 11:30/10:30c - Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television: Bender becomes a television star, as well as a terrible role model for children.
· 12am/11c - Rebirth: After a devastating spaceship crash, the Professor attempts to resuscitate the crew with his birth machine.
· 12:32am/11:32c - Mobius Dick: Leela becomes obsessed with hunting down a mysterious, four-dimensional space whale.
· 1:01am/12:01c - Reincarnation: FUTURAMA is reconceived in three alternate animation styles: classic black-and-white, old-school videogame and Japanese anime.
· 1:31am/12:31c - Decision 3012: Leela becomes campaign manager for a presidential candidate whose birth certificate is mysteriously missing.