Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Brockmire's Final Season Begins March 18; The Good Doctor Gets 4th Season
The fourth and final season of IFC's critically acclaimed comedy series Brockmire starring Hank Azaria is set to premiere on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Returning for the series' final season are all-stars Amanda Peet, Tyrel Jackson Williams and Katie Finneran. Additionally, Reina Hardesty (The Flash) has joined the series' line-up for the final eight episodes.
Brockmire follows Jim Brockmire (Azaria), a famed major league baseball announcer who suffered a notorious public breakdown after stumbling upon his wife's (Finneran) infidelity – a breakdown so bad that "Brutal Brockmire" became a viral internet meme. Season 1 began a decade later, as Brockmire looked to reclaim his career and reputation by calling games for the Morristown Frackers, an underdog minor league baseball team. Despite finding happiness in Morristown alongside his girlfriend/team owner Jules (Peet), Season 2 began with a newly-single Brockmire calling games in New Orleans and living with his co-dependent friend Charles (Williams)...while fully indulging in the city's booze-riddled sins. When a drug-fueled night of partying with a stranger ends with a near-death experience, Brockmire realizes it's time to get sober once and for all. Season 3 took place one year after a stint in rehab, with Brockmire doing play-by-play in the radio booth for the major leagues in central Florida while maintaining his brazen and narcissistic tendencies, despite actually being on the wagon.
In Season 4, it's 15 years into the dystopian future and Brockmire is now the Commissioner of baseball as the once legendary baseball announcer is now back on top and his struggles with sobriety are behind him. However, at this later stage of his life he is tasked with saving America's pastime as the world around him descends into chaos, all while trying to salvage his relationship with his newfound daughter (Reina Hardesty) and rekindle the love he once had for Jules (Amanda Peet). This darkly comedic series stars Hank Azaria and Amanda Peet. This season features also features the return of all-stars Katie Finneran and Tyrel Jackson Williams.
ABC has renewed the hit drama series The Good Doctor for the 2020-2021 season, it was announced by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios. ABC Studios is a part of Disney Television Studios, a collection of studios comprised of 20th Century Fox Television, ABC Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios. The Good Doctor is currently in its third season and will air new episodes through March.
The Good Doctor is ABC's most-watched show this season after 35 days of delayed viewing across all linear and digital platforms, averaging 15.6 million Total Viewers with multiplatform playback. The Good Doctor is the season's No. 1 gainer in TV playback in Total Viewers, soaring by +6.41 million viewers from its Live+Same Day average to its Live+35 Day average. In addition, the ABC drama nearly triples its Live+Same Day Adult 18-49 rating after 35 days of playback, spiking by +175% to stand as the No. 1 broadcast gainer this season. Based on original telecasts, The Good Doctor is Monday's No. 1 series in Total Viewers and ranks among the season's Top 10 series overall (No. 9).
Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital's surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun continues to tackle the world of dating and romantic relationships, and work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, May 15
Abbott Elementary - "Smith Playground" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jacob manages to pull off a schoolwide field trip to the park; however, when Abbott must share the playground, the fun and games turn competitive. Elsewhere, Mr. Johnson enjoys having an empty school to himself.
The Conners - "Flying, Applying and Rassling Gators" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Dan achieves a major financial milestone, making him reconsider his belief in the “Conners curse.” Elsewhere, Mark finds out some news that causes him to reevaluate his future.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 13)
Wednesday, May 15
- Will Forte (MacGruber/The Last Man on Earth/The Cleveland Show) - Watch Will on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- S. Epatha Merkerson (Here and Now) - S. Epatha is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She speaks about the film Babes on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
- Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) - Quinta is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Bobby Moynihan (Mr. Mayor/Me, Myself & I) - Bobby appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) and Colton Dunn (Superstore) - Ana and Colton are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Cecily Strong (Schmigadoon!) - Cecily appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10:15pm on Bravo.
- Amy Ryan (Only Murders in the Building/The Office) - Amy is a guest on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Paula Newsome (Barry/Conrad Bloom) - Paula appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- John Krasinksi (The Office) - IF co-stars John and Cailey Fleming are joining Drew and Cailey is telling her about starring in her first big role and John is talking all about making this film for his daughters on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - NBC's Today catches up with Patton in the 9am hour.
- Ilana Glazer (The Afterparty/Broad City) - Ilana talks about about Babes on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Busy Philipps (Girls5eva/Vice Principals/Cougar Town/Love, Inc.) - Busy is a guest on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Sheryl Lee appears on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
- Nicole Richie (Great News) - Nicole talks about Summer Camp on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso talks about America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Maya Rudolph (Loot/Bless the Harts/Forever/Up All Night) and Joel Kim Booster (Loot/Shrill) - Maya and Joel chat with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jane Seymour (B Positive/Modern Men) - Jane talks about her hit crime series Harry Wild on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
New on DVD/Blu-ray
12/05 - Father Knows Best - The Complete Series
12/05 - The Odd Couple - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/12 - The Dick Van Dyke Show - The Complete Series
12/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
12/12 - That Girl - The Complete Series
12/15 - Letterkenny - Season 11
12/19 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Official Restored Complete Series
12/22 - Three's Company - The Official 40th Anniversary Collection (includes The Ropers and Three's a Crowd)
01/09 - South Park - Seasons 11-15 (Blu-ray)
01/16 - Ghosts (UK) - Season Five
02/13 - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/27 - The Really Loud House - Season One
03/12 - Ghosts (UK) - The Complete Series
03/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
03/12 - Rick and Morty - Season 7 (Blu-ray Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
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