SitcomsOnline Digest: South Park Plans Second Pandemic Special; Mom Coming to an End After Eight Seasons

Saturday, February 20, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: South Park Plans Second Pandemic Special; Mom Coming to an End After Eight Seasons

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a new South Park special, a revival of Criminal Minds, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

South Park hasn't had a new "regular" episode since 2019, but they are going to be doing another "special" (which could be a new model for the series, as it has been successful) in March. (Hollywood Reporter)
It's probably not a surprise given that one of the stars of the series left the show, but Mom is coming to an end after eight seasons (TVLine)
Criminal Minds hasn't even been gone for a full year yet, but a revival may be coming to Paramount+, which will soon replace CBS All Access. (Deadline)
Here we go again with "The Simpsons predicts the future," as people are now showing the parallels between Ted Cruz and his trip to Cancun with the trip that Mayor Quimby did something very similar. ((Deadline)
The Golden Girls is coming to Disney+ later this year. (Deadline)
NBC is doing a test run of their Peacock late night talk show, The Amber Ruffin Show, in the late night lineup for two Fridays at 1:30 AM. (Variety)

WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 26)

Decades has a binge of Cagney & Lacey all this weekend.
Superman & Lois debuts on The CW on Tuesday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, January 28

Shifting Gears - "Uncle Sam" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam’s career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy’s singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley. Jesse Williams and Luke Macfarlane guest star.

Abbott Elementary - "Picture Day" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 26)

Wednesday, January 28

Katherine LaNasa (Three Sisters) - Watch Katherine on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She also discusses The Pitt on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Denis Leary (Going Dutch/No Good Deed/Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Denis is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Michael Urie (Shrinking/Krapopolis/Partners) - Michael appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Kevin James (The Crew/Kevin Can Wait/The King of Queens) - Kevin talks about Solo Mio on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Patrick Dempsey (Fast Times) - Patrick talks about Memory of a Killer on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Peyton List (Bunk'd/Jessie) - Peyton talks about School Spirits on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - NBC's Today catches up with Laura in the 9am hour.
Chris Redd (Kenan/Disjointed) - Chris Redd drops into Sherri's Laugh Lounge, so check your local lisitngs.
Jennifer Tilly (Out of Practice) - Jennifer talks about Paramount+'s School Spirits on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.