Tuesday, June 04, 2019
The CW's Late Summer 2019 Schedule; Tracy Morgan Hosts the 2019 ESPYs on ABC

The CW Network continues to bolster its growing summer slate with the addition of new series Two Sentence Horror Stories and has set its late-summer 2019 premiere dates for its growing year-round original programming schedule which includes eight all new scripted and unscripted series. Joining a summer lineup that already features 12 original series, The CW is adding a new anthology series, Two Sentence Horror Stories, with episodes featuring Nicole Kang (Batwoman), Jim Parrack (Suicide Squad) and Aleyse Shannon (Charmed), Thursday, August 8 at 8:00 and 8:30PM ET/PT. The CW's two new previously announced late summer dramas are set to premiere in July, Pandora and Bulletproof.
Kicking of the month of August is comedy game show Hypnotize Me, hosted by Taye Diggs and featuring award-winning hypnotist Keith Barry, making its US network debut Wednesday, August 7 from 9:00-10:00pm ET/PT. Investigative documentary series Mysteries Decoded, delves deeper into some of America's greatest unsolved mysteries beginning Tuesday, August 13 from 9:00-10:00pm ET/PT. And season two of CW Seed's musical comedy I Ship It, written, created and executive produced by Yulin Kuang, makes its broadcast debut on The CW Network on Monday, August 19 at 9:30pm ET/PT. Extreme sports docu-series Red Bull Peaking featuring iconic extreme sports stars Kelly McGarry, James Stewart and Jenny Rissveds, airs back-to-back episodes starting Friday, September 13 at 9:00 and 9:30pm ET/PT. In addition to these original summer series, four of The CW's midseason scripted series will come to a close following original episodes airing through the summer months. A celebratory episode of the award-winning Jane the Virgin will air on Wednesday, July 31 at 8:00pm ET/PT followed by the series finale on the same night at 9:00pm ET/PT. The series finale of iZombie will air Thursday, August 1 at 8:00pm ET/PT.
Midseason fan favorites will wrap their seasons during the summer months, including In the Dark, whose first season finale airs Thursday, June 27 at 9:00pm ET/PT and The 100, which will conclude its sixth season on Tuesday, August 6 at 9:00pm ET/PT.
The 2019 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will be hosted by acclaimed actor and comedian Tracy Morgan. Morgan, who currently stars on the critically acclaimed comedy series The Last O.G., will be joined by top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances. The ESPYS will be broadcast live on ABC on Wednesday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Morgan is one of the most notable and respected comedy actors of our time. He received an Emmy Nomination for his work on 30 Rock and is a nine-time NAACP Image Award nominee. Morgan also received an Emmy nomination for his triumphant return to Saturday Night Live, where he had previously starred for seven seasons.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Saturday, August 16
Mind Your Business - "Spoiler Alert" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Alfonso and Aaliyah hate surprises, but Kim is determined to keep them busy and throw them a surprise birthday party at Lucille's; Aaliyah and DeWayne try to figure out their relationship as they sneak around behind everyone's back.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 11)
Friday, August 15
- Nicole Byer (Grand Crew/Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Tony Hale (Veep/Arrested Development) - Tony is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Leanne Morgan (Leanne) - Leanne appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Brittany Snow (Ben and Kate) - Brittany appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Kat Sadler (Such Brave Girls) and Lizzie Davidson (Such Brave Girls) - Kat and Lizzie are guests on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite/Benched) - Maria appears on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - NBC's Today catches up with Ken in the 10am hour.
- Tia Mowry (Family Reunion/The Game/Sister, Sister) - Tia has a big announcement to help you plan your summer vacation on a repeat on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. Plus, she catches us up on family and her hit TV show Tia Mowry: My Next Act.
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05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
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