SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at United States of Al; Simpsons Renewed for Two More Seasons

Saturday, March 06, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at United States of Al; Simpsons Renewed for Two More Seasons

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we'regetting a preview of an upcoming CBS series, we're finding that "they'll never stop The Simpsons," hearing of a Spongebob Squarepants spinoff, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

We have a first look at United States of Al, an upcoming CBS sitcom from Chuck Lorre. (Deadline)
Despite the fact that there has been talking of The Simpsons coming to an end "any time soon" since the late 90s (the latest being that current syndicator, Disney, could make more money off of it being canceled due to some contractual loopholes), it has been renewed for two more seasons at least. (Variety)
The finale of WandaVision crashed Disney+. (Hollywood Reporter)
The Spongebob Squarepants character Patrick is getting his own spinoff. (TVLine)
Fox's Animation Domination lineup is spreading to a second night for the summer. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 6 - MARCH 12)

Decades is taking a road trip (for an early spring break?) down Route 66 this weekend for their binge.
Good Girls returns to NBC for a fourth season on Sunday night.
Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy return with new episodes and a crossover event Thursday on ABC.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, May 14

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Splurges and Secrets" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A financial windfall leads Georgie to make a questionable purchase. Meanwhile, Audrey and Jim butt heads over old secrets.

Ghosts - "Polar Opposites" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Meanwhile, changing roles among the ghosts spark a heartfelt effort to honor someone special.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 11)

Thursday, May 14

John Mulaney (Mulaney) - Catch John on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) and Nathan Fillion (Two Guys and a Girl) - Andy Cohen interviews Geena and Nathan on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo. Geena also talks about The Boroughs on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa chats about ABC's Abbott Elementary on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Lena Waithe (Master of None) - The Chi Creator Lena Waithe alongside stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Hannah Hall and Luke James join the Tam Fam on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. The cast sits down to reflect on the show's cultural impact, their journey together, and what viewers can expect as the final season begins.
Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - NBC's Today catches up with Mariska sometime between 7-9am.