Monday, May 31, 2021
Memorial Day 2021 TV Marathons
Happy Memorial Day! As usual, we have the holiday marathons on a holiday for you! As we pay tribute to our troops every year on this day, let's have some fun as well watching TV marathons on the tube on this day off! If you're not going outside in the heat (or the unusual chill in many parts of the country this weekend), then there are plenty of TV options for you on this day! Are you headed to the shore or would you rather watch some good TV marathons like The Office? Swim into summer! So bring out your lawn chair, throw some burgers on the BBQ, and watch some television!
Among the timely marathons today include a M*A*S*H marathon on TV Land from 9am-8pm, a JAG marathon on NewsNation (aka WGN America) from 9am-6pm and Sundance Channel has a Hogan's Heroes marathon from 6am-11:30am. Comedy Central once again has a The Office marathon that starts at 9am ET/PT and runs 15 hours through midnight. TBS has a Friends marathon from 10am-4pm. FXX once again has a marathon of The Simpsons from 6pm-12am. VH1 has a marathon of Martinand The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 4am-1:30pm. Up has a marathon of Reba from 9am-3am. And Logo has a Three's Company marathon from 12pm-9pm, following Gilmore Girls marathon from 6am-12pm.
Moving on to dramas, BBC America has a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine marathon from 6am-12pm, followed by Star Trek: The Next Generation from 12pm-5pm. ION will have a marathon of Law & Order this year from 5am-11am, followed by NCIS: Los Angeles from 11am-3am. Other notable marathons include a Law & Order: Criminal Intent marathon from 10am-4pm and then a Criminal Minds marathon on WEtv from 4pm-1am. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will have a Chesapeke Shoresmarathon that started Sunday and runs Monday through 10pm. OWN has an all-day The Haves and Have Nots marathon. Reality series wise, CNBC has a American Greed marathon followed by marathon staple Shark Tank. History has a marathon of The Food That America Built starting at 2pm, while TLC has a marathon of sMothered.
If you like movies on TV, watch the '80s movies marathon on AMC with movies like The Karate Kid, Sixteen Candles & The Goonies, while you can watch themed movies marathon on TNT (like Patriots Day, American Sniper), Harry Potter films on USA Network and animated movies marathon on Freeform. Bring the movies on E! with a Bring It On films marathon. And you can of course catch movies all day on Lifetime, LMN, FX, TCM, TBS, MTV and other networks that usually air movies. Enjoy!!
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 31, 2021)
For the week of May 31-June 4, 2021, 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, May 31
- Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris) - Watch Chris on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) and Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Billy and Tiffany are guests on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. They will also be on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Denis Leary (The Moodys/Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Denis appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Cristin Milioti (Made for Love/A to Z/How I Met Your Mother) - Cristin is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation) - Rob appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Jaren Lewison (Never Have I Ever) - Jaren will be on A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
- Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Francia Raisa (grown-ish) - Francia guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan talks about his new sitcom and making history as the longest-running SNL cast member plus a surprise from his co-star, TV icon Don Johnson, on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- William Jackson Harper (The Good Place) - Catch William on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- John Krasinski (The Office) - John appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation) - Rob is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Nasim Pedrad (Chad/Mulaney) - Nasim appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Paul Reiser (Mad About You/Red Oaks/Married/My Two Dads) - Paul will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Patti Harrison (Shrill) - Patti appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Bill Bellamy (Mr. Box Office/Men, Women & Dogs/Cousin Skeeter) - Bill appears on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Constance Wu (Fresh Off the Boat) - Constance talks about being a new mom and her new series on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Billy appears a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Kathleen Turner (The Kominsky Method) - Kathleen talks about The Kominsky Method on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace appears on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy is a guest on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Rob Riggle (Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy/Golan the Insatiable/Gary Unmarried) - Watch Rob Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Fred Armisen (Los Espookys/Forever/Big Mouth) - Fred appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Mollly/Samantha Who?) - Melissa appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Bobby Cannavale (Angie Tribeca/Nurse Jackie/Will & Grace) - Bobby is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Busy Philipps (Girls5eva/Vice Principals/Cougar Town) - Busy appears on a repeat of chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) and Jay Pharoah (Champaign ILL/White Famous) - Jerry and Jay guest co-host The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali guest hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Laura Prepon (Are You There, Chelsea?/That '70s Show) - Laura is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Marsai Martin (black-ish) - Marsai appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Mckenna Grace (Young Sheldon/Fuller House/Crash & Bernstein) - Mckenna will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Isabela Merced (100 Things to Do Before High School/Growing Up Fisher) - Isabela is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Christopher Meloni (Surviving Jack/The Fanelli Boys) and Dylan McDermott (No Activity/L.A. to Vegas) - Christopher and Dylan talk about Law & Order: Organized Crime on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Dick Van Dyke (The Dick Van Dyke Show/The New Dick Van Dyke Show) - Dick will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Maya Rudolph (Bless the Harts/Big Mouth/Forever/Up All Night) - Catch Maya on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Christopher Meloni (Surviving Jack/Misery Loves Company/The Fanelli Boys) - Christopher appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) and Kim Fields (The Upshaws/Living Single/The Facts of Life) - Wanda and Kim chat with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony/Trophy Wife) - Bradley appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Michael Cudlitz (The Kids Are Alright) - Michael is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Olivia Holt (I Didn't Do It/Kickin' It) - Olivia chats about the thriller series Cruel Summer on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Sofia Vergara (Modern Family/The Knights of Prosperity/Hot Properties) - Sofia appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Kim Coles (The Geena Davis Show/Living Single) - Kim is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Lil Rel Howery (Rel/The Carmichael Show) - Lil Rel will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out) - Jill appears on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Lark Voorhies (Saved by the Bell) - Lark is a guest on a repeat of The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Rainn Wilson (The Office) - Rainn talks about Killing Hollywood: The Cotton Club Murder on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Watch Anna on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali guest hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Jenna Elfman (Imaginary Mary/Growing Up Fisher/1600 Penn/Accidentally on Purpose/Courting Alex/Dharma & Greg) - Jenna appears on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Eva Marcille (Born Again Virgin) - Eva will be on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Annie Potts (Young Sheldon/Over the Top/Love & War/Designing Women) - Annie appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Joe Jonas (Jonas) - Joe is a guest on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris) - Chris talks about Spiral on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, May 30
none scheduled
Monday, May 31
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Rooster" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The arrival of Wyatt (Milan Carter), an eco-conscious new neighbor, and his pet rooster disrupts the community, leading a desperate Dave and Calvin to team up on a covert mission to restore order. Also, when Tina stops by Marty’s apartment for a surprise visit, the youngest Butler son is forced to come clean about a long-held secret.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Sleeping Next to an Old Boat" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Abishola worries that Bob’s privileged lifestyle is starting to rub off on Dele. Also, a new robot vacuum brings Tunde joy but begins to make Olu feel insecure.
Housebroken - "Who's a Good Girl?" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Honey the poodle is thrown into a dog mid-life crisis after the death of her friend and the sudden appearance of a hot, mysterious coyote in the neighborhood; Shel the tortoise finds love from an unlikely source.
Duncanville - "Who's Vroomin' Who?" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Duncan starts racing stock cars to get away from his mom, but it turns out they make a great racing team; Jing demands a room renovation, and Jack struggles with the project.
Bunk'd - "Everyone's Trap'd" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
With Lou stressed about camp duties, Parker completes Lou's assignment and drops it off at Matteo's classroom, but Lou does not want Matteo to think she cheated.
Tuesday, June 1
Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "A Payneful Lesson" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin goes out of his way to show Laura how wonderful their marriage will be despite what went wrong in his previous marriage.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Best Laid Plans" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The family finds itself in hot water after a new tenant moves in.
Bunk'd - "Pop Pop Poppin' In" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Noah signs the camp up to be chronicled by a reality TV show, thinking it could be his chance to be discovered.
Wednesday, June 2
Bunk'd - "Roll Models" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Ava discovers that Destiny and Finn are involved in marble racing; Ava can't believe that they are so excited about rolling marbles down a plastic trench.
Thursday, June 3
Young Sheldon - "A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon is caught in a moral dilemma when offered a bootleg copy of a computer game he can’t afford. Also, Mary and Meemaw take Brenda (Melissa Peterman) out for girls’ night while George Sr. and the guys watch Billy, and Missy asks Georgie to take her and Marcus (London Cheshire) on a secret date.
United States of Al - "Matchmaker/Roybar" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.
Mom - "Tang and a Safe Space for Everybody" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bonnie takes a trip down memory lane when she reconnects with an old flame, Rod (Steve Valentine). Also, Tammy volunteers to remodel the kitchen so it’s more accessible to Adam.
B Positive - "Inflammatory Response" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Norma (Linda Lavin) moves into Drew’s house after she accidentally sets her room on fire at the retirement home. Also, a romance heats up between Gina and Eli.
Housebroken - "Who's a Good Girl?" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Honey the poodle is thrown into a dog mid-life crisis after the death of her friend and the sudden appearance of a hot, mysterious coyote in the neighborhood; Shel the tortoise finds love from an unlikely source.
Duncanville - "Das Banana Boot" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Duncan avoids summer school for the first time; the family goes on vacation; on their getaway, Annie and Jack are haunted by another vacation couple; Duncan agonizes over Mia's Instagram.
Everything's Gonna Be Okay - "Gulf Fritillary Butterflyh" (Freeform, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Matilda is so highlighted; Genevieve reads a speech; Alex wants to talk again; Nicholas is cool.
Bunk'd - "Gi Whiz" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When a camper is pronounced a Kikiwaka legend for an epic belly-flop into the lake, Destiny and Finn contemplate how they can leave their own mark on the camp.
Friday, June 4
Bunk'd - "Dancin' Up a Storm" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Lou returns home to the farm excited to spend time with her cousins, but the excitement wears off when she notices that her presence has been scrubbed from her childhood home.
Sydney to the Max - "What's Eating Olive Rozalski?" (Disney Channel, 8:24PM ET/PT)
When Olive learns that her parents are splitting up, Max, Syd and Grandma Judy come together to talk with Olive about how they've coped with divorce in their family.
Saturday, June 5
none scheduled
Sunday, June 6
Duncanville - "Duncan's New Word" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Duncan says the one thing no kid should ever say to their dad; Kimberly and Jing have a window to do whatever they want; Annie and Jack deal with Duncan's issue.
Bless the Harts - "Tiny Pies" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
When the house across the street sells to a couple from New York, Jenny, Betty and Violet get caught in a lie trying to impress them; Wayne and Travis try to become masters at cornhole to help Wayne's Mee-Maw.
The Simpsons - "Mother and Child Reunion" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Lisa makes a shocking college decision, wounding Marge.
The Great North - "Pride & Prejudice Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Judy asks her crush to the most romantic dance of the school year, not realizing he's got eyes for someone else; Beef's brother visits.
The Moodys - "Episode 206" / "Episode 207" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Ann discovers a secret that Dan and her mentor, Grace, have been hiding; Sean Moody Sr. attempts to play matchmaker for Bridget; Sean Jr. and Marco make their very first sale; Sean Sr. reconsiders his retirement plans.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: Looking at the Fall 2021 Lineup; Amazon to Buy MGM
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're getting a final first look at the fall lineups, hearing about a reboot of The Waltons as a holiday special, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Deadline has the fall lineup all summarized, including NBC's lineup that is completely devoid of sitcoms. (Deadline)
- We're surprised to see that a network in 2021 is airing a new Christmas movie reboot (or however it is best described) of The Waltons, but even more surprised to see that network is The CW. (Hollywood Reporter)
- The long-awaited Friends reunion finally landed on HBO Max, but it didn't exactly impress people. (NPR)
- Amazon has officially announced that they will be buying MGM. (CNBC)
- The CGI reboot of Rugrats has landed on Paramount Plus, and it seems that Phil and Lil's mom is a lesbian, a departure from the original series. (Newsweek)
- It looks like Kelly Clarkson is poised to be the unofficial consensus replacement for Ellen DeGeneres on many TV stations (specifically the NBC owned ones). (Hollywood Reporter)
- Although they're not quite the Mark Goodson/Bill Todman caliber of game show reboots that ABC airs during the summer, NBC is having their own summer fun with game shows too. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 29 - JUNE 4)
- Fox has Monday night "Animation Domination," at least for the 9 PM hour, starting Monday with the new series HouseBroken and new episodes of Duncanville.
- It's a binge of The Rookies on Decades this weekend.
- America's Got Talent returns Tuesday night on NBC.
Friday, May 28, 2021
Fri-Yay: Friends Reunion Special Thoughts; Breeders Renewed for Season 3 on FX
by Vincent
This week, HBO Max premiered the long awaited Friends reunion special. It was originally supposed to be released alongside HBO Max's release in May 2020 a year ago, but COVID production delays pushed it back to May 2021. Still, the hype and buzz was very much there. Articles on the Friends reunion dominated the internet this week. Was it worth the hype? Well, that depends on how much of a Friends fan you are. For the casual viewer, the Friends reunion is just a bunch of actors talking with each other. For a diehard fan, seeing the cast together again discussing behind the scenes secrets and their experiences is exactly what you were asking for.
The Friends reunion is the most hyped sitcom reunion in a while, not including revivals (where the series is actually revived). Last year, casts of sitcoms like The Office, Community and Happy Endings got together and discussed their shows with each other, and sitcom stars are reuniting on podcasts or YouTube channels all of the time. But this is the first hyped special launched reunion special in a while (since The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion last holiday season). And there is an art and a fun to these specials, something sweet about seeing these people in the same room again after all these years. It wasn't mind blowing TV, but for a Friends super fan, it's a fun way to spend an evening for sure.
Breeders, the comedy series that explores the challenges of modern parenting, has been renewed for a third season on FX. The series starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, which recently completed its second season, is set to return next year. Breeders explores the parental paradox that you'd happily die for your children, but quite often also want to kill them.
In season two, now available to stream on FX on Hulu, "Luke" (Alex Eastwood) is now 13 years old and "Ava" (Eve Prenelle) is 10, serving up brand new parenting challenges for "Paul" (Martin Freeman) and "Ally" (Daisy Haggard). Luke's increasing anxiety and Ava's growing independence add some new and uncharted complications into the existing chaotic mix of stretched resources, lack of time and the fine art of winging it while looking like you know what you're doing. Paul's parents, "Jackie" (Joanna Bacon) and "Jim" (Alun Armstrong) are older too, as is Ally's mother "Leah" (Stella Gonet), leading Paul and Ally to find that they now have to parent the generation above them as well as the generation below. And at the center of all this is Paul and Ally's relationship. Can they survive the new pressures as they just-about survived the old ones? Or is there a finite number of ropes you can find yourself at the end of?
Breeders is produced by Avalon (Starstruck, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Everything's Gonna Be Okay, Flatbush Misdemeanors) and FX Productions for FX Networks and Sky Originals. Academy Award(R)-nominee and double Emmy(R) Award-winner Simon Blackwell is showrunner. Breeders is created by Blackwell, double Emmy Award and Directors Guild of America Award winner Chris Addison and Emmy and BAFTA(R)-winning Martin Freeman, who also stars alongside Daisy Haggard. Executive producers are Blackwell, Addison, Freeman, Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, David Martin, Jon Thoday, Toby Welch and Michael Wiggs. Ben Palmer is co-executive producer.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
NBC Launches NBC Summer Games, Schedules Family Game Fight; Modern Love Returns Aug. 13 on Amazon Prime Video
NBC is the official home for the Summer Games with a robust lineup of new competition and game shows, returning favorites and an Olympic-themed special. New series on the rollout include Small Fortune (May 31), Capital One College Bowl (June 22), Ultimate Slip 'N Slide (Aug. 8), Family Game Fight (Aug. 11) and one-hour special Olympic Dreams Featuring Jonas Brothers (July 21). Returning series include American Ninja Warrior (May 31), America's Got Talent (June 1) and Making It (June 24). All were previously announced, but Family Game Fight's premiere date was just announed. Family Game Fight will air Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT from August 11 through September 8. On September 15, it will air at 8:00pm ET/PT leading into the two-hour AGT finale.
Starting Tuesday, June 22, the network is bringing the "NBC Summer Games!" to life with a summer screening series, kicking off in Los Angeles before traveling to Chicago and Miami. These free events will feature exclusive screenings of the jam-packed summer lineup alongside live performances, games and prizes, all part of an unforgettable, immersive NBC summer experience for the whole family. Fans can visit NBCSummerGames.com for more information.
Season Two of the romantic anthology series Modern Love will premiere Friday, August 13, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Additionally, Tobias Menzies (The Crown) and Sophie Okonedo (Ratched) joined the cast of the star-studded second season. They appear in an episode directed by John Carney, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer. The episode and series recently completed filming in Dublin, Ireland. The new season of the anthology series inspired by The New York Times column of the same name, is comprised of eight half-hour episodes, all which will be released together on the same day.
The previously announced cast of the second season of Modern Love includes Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Deuce), Susan Blackwell (Madam Secretary), Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody), Tom Burke (Mank), Zoe Chao (Love Life), Maria Dizzia (Orange is the New Black), Academy Award nominee Minnie Driver (Cinderella), newcomer Grace Edwards, Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah), Tony Award nominee Kathryn Gallagher (Jagged Little Pill), Emmy Award nominee Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Garrett Hedlund (Mudbound), Telci Huynh (God Friended Me), Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon), Aparna Nancherla (Corporate), Larry Owens (High Maintenance), Zane Pais (Room 104), Academy Award winner Anna Paquin (Flack), Isaac Powell (Dear Evan Hansen), Ben Rappaport (For the People), Milan Ray (Troop Zero), Jack Reynor (Midsommar), Golden Globe Award winner Miranda Richardson (Stronger), Marquis Rodriguez (When They See Us), James Scully (You S2), Zuzanna Szadkowski (Gossip Girl), Lulu Wilson (The Glorias), Don Wycherley (Wild Mountain Thyme), and Jeena Yi (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The CW Gets Nostalgic with The Waltons & Scooby-Doo; A Black Lady Sketch Show Coming Back for Season 3
The CW Network announced three original specials making their debut in fourth quarter 2021, including an original made-for-television movie The Waltons' The Homecoming, a brand new mystery in the all-new The Scooby-Doo Reunion Special and a holiday adventure as Beebo Saves Christmas. All dates and times will be announced later.
The Waltons' The Homecoming is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy, the 17-year-old eldest child of John and Olivia Walton. His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers, and his father expects him to follow in his footsteps to help support the family, but secretly, John Boy wants to be a writer. Times are hard enough in 1933, but to make matters worse, it looked to be the Waltons' first Christmas without John Sr. When Olivia receives a letter that John Sr. is planning to make it home for Christmas after all, the family is thrilled and races to prepare for his homecoming. But when a storm threatens his arrival on Christmas Eve, and John Sr. is nowhere to be found, Olivia sends John Boy out into the night to find his daddy - a journey that will change John Boy's life forever. The Waltons' The Homecoming commemorates the 50th anniversary of "The Homecoming: A Christmas Story" television movie, which aired December 19, 1971, and launched the long-running series. The movie stars Bellamy Young (Scandal, Prodigal Son) as Olivia, Logan Shroyer (This Is Us) as John Boy and Richard Thomas, who originally starred as John Boy Walton, as "The Narrator." The television movie is produced by Magnolia Hill Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producer Sam Haskell and writer/co-executive producer Jim Strain. Lev L. Spiro is the director. The Waltons original series was created by Earl Hamner, Jr.
After 52 years of solving mysteries, The Scooby-Doo Reunion Special sees the Scooby gang reunite at Warner Bros. Studios to reminisce about their favorite cases and how they were filmed. But it turns out that the backlot may have its OWN monster problem! Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo investigate this mystery while celebrating the legacy of the franchise during this one-hour special. In the all-new animated one-hour special Beebo Saves Christmas, everyone's favorite fuzzy toy turned furry god will once again be a hero as he hopes to save Christmas. When Sprinkles, an efficiency-obsessed elf, decides that Christmas would run better without Santa Claus, Beebo and his friends travel to the North Pole to help discover what truly makes Christmas meaningful. Starring Ben Diskin as the voice of Beebo, Kimiko Glenn as the voice of Tweebo, Yvette Nicole Brown as the voice of Turbo, Keith Ferguson as the voice of Fleabo, Chris Kattan as the voice of Sprinkles, Ernie Hudson as the voice of Santa and Victor Garber as the narrator.
HBO's Emmy®-nominated narrative sketch comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show has been renewed for a third season. Season 2 of A Black Lady Sketch Show once again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations. The Season 2 finale will air on Friday, May 28. Season 1 and 2 episodes to date are currently available to stream on HBO Max.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The CW Upfront 2021-22: Fall 2021 Schedule; Former Grey's Star Joins Sex and the City New Chapter
Fall 2021
Mondays
8:00PM All American
9:00PM 4400 (NEW!)
Tuesdays
8:00PM The Flash
9:00PM Riverdale (New Night)
Wednesdays
8:00PM DC's Legends of Tomorrow (New Night)
9:00PM Batwoman (New Night)
Thursdays
8:00PM Walker
9:00PM Legacies
Fridays
8:00PM Penn & Teller: Fool Us
9:00PM Nancy Drew (New Night)
Saturdays
8:00PM Whose Line Is It Anyway? (New Night)
8:30PM Whose Line Is It Anyway? (New Night)
9:00PM World's Funniest Animals (New Night)
9:30PM World's Funniest Animals (New Night)
Sundays
8:00PM Legends of the Hidden Temple (NEW!)
9:00PM Killer Camp (New U.S. Edition)
Unscheduled Mid-Season 2022:
New Drama: All American: Homecoming, Naomi
New Reality/Unscripted:
Returning Drama: Charmed (Season 4), DC's Stargirl (Season 3), Dynasty (Season 5), In the Dark (Season 4), Kung Fu (Season 2), Roswell, New Mexico (Season 4), Superman & Lois (Season 2)
NOTES: The CW Network will officially launch its new seven-night 2021-22 primetime schedule in Fall of 2021 with a strategic mix of new and returning original scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The CW Network. The CW’s 2021-22 network image campaign and new season highlight trailer features the newly released single “Higher Power” from the legendary band Coldplay.
The CW’s inaugural Saturday schedule kicks off with night one of the iHeartRadio Music Festival on Saturday, October 2 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT).
The CW also has nine original scripted series on deck for its 2022 midseason which includes two new series, All American: Homecoming and Naomi, joining returning series Charmed (Season 4), DC's Stargirl (Season 3), Dynasty (Season 5), In the Dark (Season 4), Kung Fu (Season 2), Roswell, New Mexico (Season 4) and Superman & Lois (Season 2).
Discuss The CW's 2021-22 lineup and also you can view complete program information.
The Max Original And Just Like That..., the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City, follows Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s. The ten-episode, half-hour series is scheduled to begin production in New York this summer. And now news of a new series regular has comne. Sara RamÃrez (Grey's Anatomy) stars as Che Diaz (they / them), a non-binary, queer, stand-up comedian that hosts a podcast on which Carrie Bradshaw is regularly featured. Che is a big presence with a big heart whose outrageous sense of humor and progressive, human overview of gender roles has made them and their podcast very popular.
Monday, May 24, 2021
TBS Launches Best of Friends Awards; AMC Networks Adds to All-Star Cast of Ultra City Smiths
TBS announced the launch of of the first-ever "Best of Friends Awards" hosted by Schitt's Creek star and #1 Friends fan, Sarah Levy. Fans can vote for their favorite moments from the iconic series in a variety of categories – including Best Cellebrity Cameo, Best Musical Moment, Best Romantic Moment and more – by visiting www.TBS.com . Winners will be announced during a livestream on TBS' YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages on Wednesday, May 26 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT, with a special guest appearance from a Friends fan favorite. Fans who vote will be entered to win a Friends merchandise prize pack.
Additionally, in support of the highly anticipated premiere of Friends: The Reunion streaming on HBO Max Thursday, May 27, TBS is running a bracket on Instagram and Twitter to select the #1 fan moment of all time, having already achieved 800k votes and counting. This joins the previously announced Friends: From the Beginning marathon currently airing on TBS until June 4.
HBO Max debuted the official trailer and key art for Friends: The Reunion, debuting Thursday, MAY 27 on HBO Max. Friends stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer return to the iconic comedy's original soundstage, Stage 24, on the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank for a real-life unscripted celebration of the beloved show.
Ben Winston directed the special and executive produced along with Friends executive producers Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane. The special hails from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, Fulwell 73 Productions and Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions. Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, Perry, and Schwimmer executive produced the special. Emma Conway, James Longman and Stacey Thomas-Muir co-executive produced.
In celebration of the special, HBO Max will launch the following activations, inspiring friends to reunite nationwide to watch Friends: The Reunion:
To celebrate the must-stream event of the summer, HBO Max will launch the "For Fans Of Friends" spotlight page on May 27, offering customized Friends-themed content to invite viewers to immerse themselves in curations centered around everyone's favorite group of six. The page will include a myriad of themed episodic collections from fan favorites, guest stars, iconic moments and fashion to custom talent-driven curations. Collections include "Best of Rachel," "The Ones With Celebrity Guests" and the most-watched episodes.
AMC Networks announced the second round of voice casting for its new half-hour, stop-motion, animated baby doll series, Ultra City Smiths, created by Steve Conrad (Patriot, Perpetual Grace), who serves as showrunner, and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Robot Chicken, Crossing Swords). The first two episodes of the series will premiere on AMC+ on Thursday, July 22 with subsequent episodes dropping weekly, every Thursday. The six-episode first season will air on AMC this fall.
Rounding out the cast are Kristen Bell (Queenpins, The Woman in the House) as Donella Pecker, Dax Shepard (Parenthood, The Ranch) as Congressman Chris Pecker, Alia Shawkat (Seach Party, Duck Butter) as Little Grace, Tim Meadows (Schooled, No Activity) as Deputy Mayor Jeff Thumb, Terry O'Quinn (Lost, Patriot) as Captain Krieger, Debra Winger (Terms of Endearment, Shadowlands) as Trish McSapphire, Guzmán (Shameless, Traffic) as Rodrigo Smalls, Julian Barratt (Truth Keepers, Killing Eve) as The Most Dangerous Man in the World, Sunita Mani (Evil Eye, Save Yourselves!) as Detective Jaya Mukherjee, and Tom Waits (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, The Dead Don't Die) as The Narrator.
These all-star cast members join the previously announced Jimmi Simpson (Westworld, Black Mirror), Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Dolemite Is My Name, The United States vs Billie Holiday), John C. Reilly (Moonbase 8, Ralph Breaks the Internet), Bebe Neuwirth (Chicago, Cheers), Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth, Infinite), Damon Herriman (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Underground Railroad), Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live, Toy Story 4), Kurtwood Smith (That '70s Show, RoboCop), Tim Heidecker (Moonbase 8, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!), Chris Conrad (Patriot, Perpetual Grace, LTD) and Hana Mae Lee (Patriot, The Babysitter: Killer Queen).
From AMC Studios and created by Conrad, the Ultra City Smiths story unfolds via the stop-motion animation of baby dolls repurposed as a grown-up cast of characters. The series hinges on an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of fictional metropolis Ultra Cit's most famous magnate (Smith). Two intrepid detectives (Simpson and Randolph) follow the case, rallying to fight against their city's dangerous corruption, at a high cost to themselves and their families, all in pursuit of a gentler place to call home.
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios' Seth Green, John Harvatine IV, Matthew Senreich, Eric Towner and Chris Waters serve as executive producers along with Jennifer Scher. Jeff Dieter and Thomas J. Glynn are producers.
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 24, 2021)
For the week of May 24-28, 2021, 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, May 24
- Elizabeth Banks (Scrubs/30 Rock) - Watch Elizabeth on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Danny Pudi (Mythic Quest/Powerless/Community) - Danny appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jim Jefferies (Legit) - Jim is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony will be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Casey Wilson (black Monday/Marry Me/Happy Endings) - Casey appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Don Cheadle (Black Monday/House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Don is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Rafe Spall (Trying) - Rafe will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Lil Rel Howery (Rel/The Carmichael Show) - Lil Rel appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie) - The Drew Barrymore Show has the Best of Female Ground Breakers, so check your local listings.
- John Krasinski (The Office) - John talks about A Quiet Place Part II on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
- Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Lena Waithe (Master of None) - Catch Lena on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole will be on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Paul W. Downs (Hacks/Broad City) - Paul is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Andrew Rannells (Black Monday/Girls/The New Normal) - Andrew will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Ryan O'Connell (Special) - Ryan appears on A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
- Michael B. Jordan (The Assistants) - Michael is a guest on a repeat of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
- Joel McHale (Community/The Great Indoors) - Joel chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Mark Curry (In the Cut/One Love/Hangin' with Mr. Cooper) - Mark dishes about his comedy tour on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- William Jackson Harper (The Good Place) - William appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Lil Rel Howery (Rel/The Carmichael Show) - Lil Rel is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Tom Arnold (Roseanne/Tom/The Tom Show) - Tom opens up about the very different turns he and his sibling took in life when she launched a million-dollar drug empire on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Sofia Vergara (Modern Family/The Knights of Prosperity/Hot Properties) - Watch Sofia on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Will Arnett (Flaked/Arrested Development/The Millers/Up All Night) - Will appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- John Krasinski (The Office) - John is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- The Jonas Brothers (Jonas) - The Jonas Brothers will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Andrew Rannells (Black Monday/Girls/The New Normal) - Andrew appears on A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) - Michael talks about The Kominsky Method on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Lea Thompson (Caroline in the City) - Lea and her daughter Zoey Deutch talk about Audible's Total Switch Show on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Rory Scovel (Ground Floor) - Catch Rory on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) - Michael appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony/Happyish/Trophy Wife) - Bradley is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Dennis Quaid (Merry Happy Whatever) - Dennis chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne appears on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Tony Hale (Veep/Arrested Development) - Tony will be on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - The Drew Barrymore Show has the Best of Co-Stars, so check your local listings.
- Sofia Vergara (Modern Family/The Knights of Prosperity/Hot Properties) and Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Sofia, Terry and the America's Got Talent hosts are guests on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Andrew Rannells (Black Monday/Girls/The New Normal) - Andrew talks about Showtime's Black Monday on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Good Place) - Kirby talks about Cruella on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Sheryl Lee Ralph (Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) and Vanessa Bell Calloway (Rhythm & Blues) - Sheryl and Vanessa talk about the stigma of breast cancer in the black community on a repeat of The Doctors, so check your local listings.
- Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The Knights of Prosperity) - Watch Patton on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) and Lana Parrilla (Spin City) - Jerry and Lana guest co-host The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) - Michael appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Elizabeth Banks (Scrubs/30 Rock) - Elizabeth talks about the game show Press Your Luck on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- David Duchovny (Californication) - David talks about Audible's The Reservoir on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Lisa Edelstein (The Kominsky Method/Leap of Faith/Almost Perfect) - Lisa is a guest on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, May 23
The Simpsons - "Panic on the Streets of Springfield" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Lisa gets a new imaginary friend -- a depressed British singer from the 1980s; Homer becomes a truck guy.
Bless the Harts - "Toni With an I" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
When Jenny ignores Jesus' advice on a moral conundrum, her new take on the truth causes huge problems in Louise's life; both Betty and Wayne turn to Travis for spiritual healing after refusing to go to a doctor for help with medical problems.
The Simpsons - "The Last Barfighter" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Moe breaks their most sacred rule, a secret society of bartenders seeks ultimate vengeance on Homer and his friends.
Duncanville - "Das Banana Boot" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Duncan avoids summer school for the first time; the family goes on vacation; on their getaway, Annie and Jack are haunted by another vacation couple; Duncan agonizes over Mia's Instagram.
Bob's Burgers - "Vampire Disco Death Dance" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Tina and Bob plan a father-daughter date to see Bob's favorite vampire movie, Tina decides to invite her group of friends along; Linda opens a restaurant for the raccoons in their alley.
Duncanville - "Duncan's New Word" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Duncan says the one thing no kid should ever say to their dad; Kimberly and Jing have a window to do whatever they want; Annie and Jack deal with Duncan's issue.
Monday, May 24
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Election" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dave faces off against incumbent Isaiah Evans (guest star Wayne Brady) in a debate for a city council seat, and the race comes to a dramatic conclusion.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Camp Bananas" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
For the sake of Bob’s health, Bob and Abishola try reducing stress by taking a day off together. Also, Christina is boss for the day at MaxDot, and Gloria steps in to care for Dottie.
Tuesday, May 25
Chad - "Finale" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
When the entire school thinks Chad's been the victim of a hate crime, he's forced to choose between his newfound popularity and the truth.
Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Whiplash" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The Payne family becomes concerned while searching for C.J. after learning he ran into a burning building.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Bail Buns" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The Assisted Living crew bands together to get Jeremy released from jail when it catches Sheriff Luckett in a compromising position.
Wednesday, May 26
none scheduled
Thursday, May 27
Young Sheldon - "A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Meemaw team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda (Melissa Peterman) are spending time together, and Georgie has a new side hustle.
United States of Al - "Birthday/Kaleeza" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Hazel starts planning her 11th birthday party, she learns that Al doesn’t know when his birthday is so she invites him to share the day with her. Also, Riley tries to find a way to deal with Vanessa’s new boyfriend.
Mom - "Smitten Kitten and a Tiny Boo-Boo Error" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bonnie and Adam regret spending their first wedding anniversary with Marjorie and her new beau, Gary (Kevin Dunn). Also, Jill’s attempt at a good deed becomes a moral dilemma.
B Positive - "B Negative Part 2" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Drew falls into a deep depression after a friend’s failed kidney surgery, and it’s up to Gina to help him out of it.
Everything's Gonna Be Okay - "Carolina Sphinx Moth" (Freeform, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Suze creates a snowball; Genevieve tests Nicholas; Matilda plans; Nicholas discovers he was supposed to give Alex a drawer.
Friday, May 28
The Dick Van Dyke Show -- Now in Living Color! - "Where Did I Come From" / "Never Bathe on Sunday" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW – NOW IN LIVING COLOR! is a one-hour special featuring two colorized classic episodes of the beloved 1960s series airing back-to-back on Friday, May 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Series creator and co-star Carl Reiner personally selected the two episodes to showcase his favorite episodes featuring Dick Van Dyke. (Originally broadcast 12/14/18.)
The special features the season one episode “Where Did I Come From,” written by Carl Reiner, and the season four episode “Never Bathe on Saturday,” also written by Reiner. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set—at the beginning and end of the hour—without interruption between each.
In “Where Did I Come From,” 6-year-old Ritchie asks his parents the inevitable “where did I come from?” question, and they recall the days before his birth. The episode originally aired on Jan. 3, 1961 during the series’ first season.
In “Never Bathe on Saturday,” the Petries’ romantic second honeymoon becomes a disaster when Laura’s toe gets caught in a bath spout. The episode was first aired on March 31, 1965, during season four.
Saturday, May 29
none scheduled
Sunday, May 30
none scheduled
Saturday, May 22, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at Reboot of The Wonder Years; Kaley Cuoco Signs Development Deal with Warner
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a busy news week again, but we've got highlights including a first look at the reimagined The Wonder Years, a reboot of a classic game show, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- A reimagined view of of The Wonder Years is coming, and we've got our first look at it. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Kaley Cuoco has a development deal with Warner Bros. that will keep her busy for a while. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Black-ish has produced two spinoffs and two more were supposedly in the works, but it looks like one of the ones in the works has been abandoned and the outlook for the other is still up in the air. (Deadline)
- Although they're not exactly a powerhouse in TV anymore, Amazon is in talks to acquire MGM, which would be far from the first time that another studio has "bought" MGM. (Variety)
- Jimmy Fallon is behind a reboot of Password for NBC. (Deadline)
- A premiere date for the final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been set. (Deadline)
- The 2021-2022 season will be the season of Dick Wolf, as he will have 3 nights of programming combined on CBS and NBC this fall. (Deadline)
- Chad and Wipeout have been renewed at TBS. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 22 - MAY 28)
- The season finale of Saturday Night Live airs tonight on NBC.
- A new season of Duncanville debuts tomorrow night on Fox.
- Decades has a binge of Matt Houston this weekend.
- You know summer has arrived when ABC goes heavier on their game show lineup, and that happens Wednesday night.
- The final season of The Kominsky Method debuts Friday on Netflix.
Friday, May 21, 2021
Fri-Yay: First Look at the 2021-2022 Sitcom Slate; NBC Books Eighth and Final Season Premiere of Brooklyn Nine-Nine for August 12
by Vincent
This week was Upfronts week for broadcast TV, and it was a particularly notable Upfronts season given the turbulence of the past year. Last season's new shows were limited due to the pandemic, and the few freshman series we had were greatly effected by production delays and shutdowns. This year, we hate a sitcom slate that looks a bit more "normal." Although most comedies have been held for midsession, there are a handful of shows I'm interested in seeing. In fact, I'm looking forward to this upcoming sitcom slate more than any new sitcom slate in recent years. There's quite a few trailers of new series that caught my eye.
Of the new comedy trailers, there's four that really stood out to me: Welcome to Flatch on FOX, Abbott Elementary as well as the The Wonder Years reboot on ABC, and American Auto on NBC. Welcome to Flatch, which stars Aya Cash of You're the Worst, is a new mockumentary series that chronicles the life of a silly small town. It looks from the trailer like a mix of The Office and Schitt's Creek, and likely is trying to capitalize on the streaming-borne popularity of both series. Abbott Elementary looks to be a solidly funny workplace sitcom with a talented cast, and American Auto (created by Superstore creator Justin Spitzer) seems to be the same. The Wonder Years, meanwhile, is a show I am very interested to see rebooted with its comedy-drama mix that should fit nicely with ABC's family lineup. In general, many of these shows seem more interesting than most current network comedies, and more tailored towards young, streaming-hungry audience. Perhaps networks have finally started thinking long term about producing shows that can have long, Office or Schitt's Creek esque streaming lives. It would be a smart direction, and I hope these promising shows can live up to their interesting trailers and premises.
The eighth and final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine will premiere on NBC on August 12 at 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. It will air back-to-back every Thursday at 8:00–8:30 and 8:30–9:00pm ET/PT through September 16, except for September 9 when they will air the NFL Kickoff.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows the exploits of hilarious Det. Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and his stoically ever-professional Capt. Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher), along with their diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD's 99th Precinct. In this final season of the series, Jake and the squad must try to balance their personal lives and their professional lives over the course of a very difficult year.
Rounding out the ensemble is Sgt. Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero), who has a passion for organization and a weakness for dork dancing; Lt. Terry Jeffords (Terry Crews), a mountain of a man whose most powerful muscle is his sweetheart; Jake̢۪s best friend and human puppy dog, Det. Charles Boyle (Joe Lo Truglio), and the incredibly secretive, tough-as-nails Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz). Also part of the Nine-Nine are veteran officers Det. Scully (Joel McKinnon Miller) and Det. Hitchcock (Dirk Blocker), whose only skill as police officers is their ability to make a passable pot of coffee.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
TNets Upfront: Chad and Wipeout Renewed for Second Seasons in 2022; The Dick Van Dyke Show in Color on CBS Friday (May 21)
The TNets (TBS, TNT and truTV) underscore their commitment to original unscripted and scripted programming in 2022, announcing second season renewals for freshman series Wipeout, Fast Foodies and Chad. These recent pickups join critically acclaimed scripted series, Snowpiercer, which was previously greenlit for a third season, the fifth and sixth seasons of Animal Kingdom, and unscripted series The Cube, The Big D, Rat in the Kitchen and Rhodes to the Top.
The TNets continue to grow from strength to strength dominating comedy in 2021 with four of the top five slots (Wipeout, Impractical Jokers, Go-Big Show and Chad). Wipeout premiered as the #1 New Cable Unscripted Series; Chad premiered as the #1 Scripted Cable Comedy; Go-Big Show ranks as the #3 Cable Comedy reaching more than 34 million viewers; and Impractical Jokers currently ranks as the #1 Cable Comedy for 2021.
Cable's #1 Scripted Comedy Series, Chad is a single-camera comedy that follows a 14-year-old pubescent Persian boy, played by Nasim Pedrad (SNL, New Girl, Aladdin) as he navigates his first year of high school on a mission to become popular. Chad's friendships and sanity are pushed to the limits as he uses every tactic at his disposal to befriend the cool kids, while enduring his mother's new dating life and reconciling with his cultural identity. Chad is currently airing on TBS on Tuesdays at 10:30pm ET/PT.
The TNets announced the July premiere dates for new and returning unscripted and scripted series. Kicking off July 1st, truTV fans can join The Tenderloins for their first-ever Awards Special, Impractical Jokers Awards Show celebrating the most iconic moments from the franchise's 200+ episodes at 10:00pm ET/PT, followed by the network premiere of Impractical Jokers: The Movie at 10:30pm ET/PT. On July 8th, new episodes from the ninth season of Impractical Jokers return at 10:00pm ET/PT on truTV, followed by, the series premiere of Backyard Bar Wars at 10:30pm ET/PT.
These shows join the previously announced launches of TBS' new high-stakes game show The Cube with host Dwyane Wade on Thursday, June 10th at 9:00pm ET/PT; the fifth season of TNT's critically acclaimed crime drama Animal Kingdom on July 11th at 9:00pm ET/PT; and a new installment of TBS' top-rated anthology, Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail on July 13th at 10:30pm ET/PT.
The third season of the top-rated anthology comedy series Miracle Workers, this time transporting cast members Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni and Jon Bass to the American Old West will premiere on July 13th. Set in the year 1844, Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail follows an idealistic small-town preacher (Radcliffe) who teams up with a wanted outlaw (Buscemi) and an adventurous prairie wife (Viswanathan) to lead a wagon train west on the Oregon Trail across an American landscape which, much like today, is fraught with both promise and peril.
The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now In Living Color! is a new, one-hour special featuring two freshly colorized classic episodes of the beloved 1960s series airing back-to-back on Friday, May 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The special features the season four episode "Baby Fat," written by Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson, and the season five episode “The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart," written by John Whedon. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set —at the beginning and end of the hour—with no interruption between each. The Emmy Award-winning series starred Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore as television comedy writer Rob and his wife, Laura Petrie; Larry Matthews as their son Ritchie; Morey Amsterdam and Rose Marie as Buddy Sorrell and Sally Rogers, co-writers on the fictional The Alan Brady Show; Carl Reiner as Alan Brady; Richard Deacon as Mel Cooley; Jerry Paris as Dr. Jerry Helper; and Ann Morgan Guilbert as Millie Krumbermacher Helper.
In "Baby Fat," Alan Brady calls on Rob to ghostwrite some new material for a troubled Broadway play he's starring in. The episode is based on an incident that actually happened to co-writer Garry Marshall: he was tapped to fix a play for comedian Jack Carter, who insisted that the ghostwriter make himself scarce whenever the official playwright showed up. The episode first aired on April 21, 1965, during season four. "The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart," which aired late in the show's final season, served as a kind of "curtain call" for longtime supporting actor Richard Deacon, who finally got to take center stage when Mel Cooley stands up to brother-in-law/employer Alan Brady (played by Dick Van Dyke Show creator Carl Reiner). The episode first aired on Feb. 9, 1966. The Dick Van Dyke Show originally aired on CBS from Oct. 3, 1961, through June 1, 1966, finishing in the Nielsen Top 10 in three of its five seasons, and peaking at #3 during the 1963-1964 season. The show received 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, including three Emmys for Dick Van Dyke, five for Carl Reiner and two for Mary Tyler Moore.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
CBS Upfront 2021-22: Fall 2021 Schedule; HBO's Betty Returns June 11
Fall 2021
Mondays
8:00PM The Neighborhood
8:30PM Bob ♥ Abishola
9:00PM NCIS
10:00PM NCIS: Hawaiʻi (NEW!)
Tuesdays
8:00PM FBI
9:00PM FBI: International (NEW!)
10:00PM FBI: Most Wanted
Wednesdays
8:00PM Survivor
9:00PM Tough as Nails
10:00PM CSI: Vegas (NEW!)
Thursdays
8:00PM Young Sheldon
8:30PM United States of Al
9:00PM Ghosts (NEW!)
9:30PM B Positive
10:00PM Bull
Fridays
8:00PM S.W.A.T.
9:00PM Magnum P.I.
10:00PM Blue Bloods
Saturdays
8:00PM Crimetime Saturday (encores)
9:00PM Crimetime Saturday (encores)
10:00PM 48 Hours
Sundays
7:00PM 60 Minutes
8:00PM The Equalizer
9:00PM NCIS: Los Angeles
10:00PM SEAL Team
Unscheduled Mid-Season 2022:
New Comedy: Smallwood
New Drama: Good Sam
New Reality/Unscripted: Come Dance With Me, The Activist
Returning Drama: Blood & Treasure
Returning Reality/Unscripted: Undercover Boss, The Amazing Race
NOTES: The new schedule includes four new dramas, two new comedies, special event programming, and 22 returning series. For 2020-2021, the Network finished #1 for the 13th straight season, winning 18 of the past 19 seasons.
Fall’s distinctive new comedy is Ghosts, based on the critically acclaimed BBC series, starring Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar as the new owners of a country estate inhabited by an eclectic group of deceased residents.
New series debuting later in the season include the medical drama Good Sam, starring Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs; Smallwood, a comedy based on professional bowler Tom Smallwood’s life, starring Pete Holmes, Katie Lowes and Chi McBride; and the family competition series executive produced by LL COOL J and Chris O’Donnell, Come Dance With Me, hosted by Philip Lawrence. Returning shows include the Emmy Award-winning Undercover Boss, Emmy Award-winning The Amazing Race (pending its return to production), and the action-adventure drama Blood & Treasure.
SEAL Team will have a four-episode special event on Sundays before it moves to Paramount+, with S.W.A.T. taking the 10:00 PM slot later in the season.
Also this season, CBS will feature special-event programming, including The Activist, a competition series aimed at bringing change to important world causes; and two CBS Original Movies: A Christmas Proposal, starring Adam Rodriguez and Jessica Camacho; and Christmas Takes Flight.
Discuss CBS's 2021-22 lineup and view the full press release.
Based on creator Crystal Moselle’s 2018 Sundance hit Skate Kitchen, comedy Betty will return to HBO for a second season Friday, June 11 from 11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT. The series follows five young women on journeys of self-discovery against the backdrop of New York City’s male-dominated skateboarding scene. The six-episode season will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max. In season two, our five protagonists are stepping firmly into womanhood and tackling all the challenges it brings. As they navigate the pressures of adulthood, their male counterparts start to step up, step in, and become true allies, forming a united front for the greater good. Set in the last chapter of 2020, the season captures the pandemic in New York City, where masks and outside activities are the norm.
This season stars Nina Moran as Kirt, Dede Lovelace as Janay, Moonbear as Honeybear, Rachelle Vinberg as Camille and Ajani Russell as Indigo. Recurring cast this season include: Katerina Tannenbaum (AJ and the Queen) as Honeybear’s girlfriend, Ash; Andrew Darnell as Janay's adversarial love interest, Sylvester; Lil' Dre as Camille's new skating partner and content collaborator, Tai; Chef Roblé Ali as Janay's cousin, Jzabel; Rad Pereira (HBO's High Maintenance) as Victoria, Honeybear and Ash's alluring third; Isabel Palma as betty Shelby; Eisa Davis (HBO's The Wire) as Indigo's mom, Jeanne; Danielle Melendez (Skate Kitchen) as Indigo's sugarbaby guide, Paloma; Aya Aldamin as the crew's beloved Deli Mama; Florence Pedrosa Blake Mourad as Honeybear's Grandma Sue; Alexander Cooper (Skate Kitchen), Raekwon Haynes (White Boy Rick), Moisés Acevedo (Remember Me), Judah Lang (Skate Kitchen), Joe Apollonio (High Fidelity), and Sage Ceasar as skater boys Charlie, Philip, Micah, Scruffy, Joe and Teddy.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
ABC Upfront 2021-22: Fall 2021 Schedule; Paramount+ Orders The Game Revival
Fall 2021
Mondays
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM The Good Doctor
Tuesdays
8:00PM The Bachelorette
10:00PM Queens (NEW!)
Wednesdays
8:00PM The Goldbergs
8:30PM The Wonder Years (NEW!)
9:00PM The Conners
9:30PM Home Economics (new time)
10:00PM A Million Little Things
Thursdays
8:00PM Station 19
9:00PM Grey's Anatomy
10:00PM Big Sky (new day)
Fridays
8:00PM Shark Tank
9:00PM 20/20 (two hours)
Saturdays
8:00PM Saturday Night Football
Sundays
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos
8:00PM Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (new day)
9:00PM Supermarket Sweep (new time)
10:00PM The Rookie
New unscheduled, Mid-Season 2021:
New Comedy: Maggie, Abbott Elementary
New Drama: Women of the Moment (limited series)
New Reality/Unscripted:
Returning Comedy: black-ish
Returning Drama:
Returning Reality/Unscripted: American Idol
Notes: Debuting this fall is the highly anticipated comedy The Wonder Years from Saladin K. Patterson (Dave, The Big Bang Theory), Lee Daniels (Empire, The United States vs. Billie Holiday) and original series star Fred Savage; and from Zahir McGhee (Scandal), the buzzed-about hip-hop drama series Queens, starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, which will feature original music performed by cast members.
ABC’s newest critically acclaimed comedy, Home Economics, returns at its new time – Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Groundbreaking comedy black-ish will receive a deserving sendoff as it returns in midseason for its eighth and final run.
Freshman comedies Maggie and Abbott Elementary, as well as American Idol, will also debut midseason.
Additional midseason renewals and pickup decisions on the network’s remaining drama pilots will be made at a later time.
Discuss ABC's 2021-22 lineup and also you can view complete program information.
Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, announced that its revival of The Game has been ordered to series with original cast members Wendy Raquel Robinson (Insecure) and Hosea Chanchez (Black Lightning) reprising their roles as sports agent Tasha Mack and footballer Malik Wright, respectively, with several other legacy cast members making special appearances. The half-hour series will be executive produced by original show creator Mara Brock Akil, showrunner and writer Devon Greggory (American Soul), Salim Akil (Black Lightning), and original executive producer Kelsey Grammer (Girlfriends) and Tom Russo (black-ish) of Grammnet NH Productions. The 10-episode first season of the new series will be produced by CBS Studios, Akil Productions and Grammnet NH Productions exclusively for Paramount+.
Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, The Game returns with a mix of original cast and new players to offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. The team will tackle racism, sexism, classism and more as they fight for fame, fortune, respect and love—all while trying to maintain their souls as they each play The Game. All nine seasons of The Game, which originally aired on The CW and then BET, are currently available to binge on Paramount+.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Fox Upfront 2021-22: Fall 2021 Schedule; Friends Reunion on HBO Max, Every Episode Marathon on TBS
Fall 2021
Mondays
8:00PM 9-1-1
9:00PM The Big Leap (NEW!)
Tuesdays
8:00PM The Resident
9:00PM Our Kind of People (NEW!)
Wednesdays
8:00PM The Masked Singer
9:00PM Alter Ego (NEW!)
Thursdays
8:00PM Thursday Night Football on Fox
Fridays
8:00PM WWE's Friday Night Smackdown
Saturdays
7:00PM Fox Sports Saturday
Sundays
7:00PM NFL on Fox
7:30PM The O.T. (NFL post-game)/Fox Encores
8:00PM The Simpsons
8:30PM The Great North
9:00PM Bob's Burgers
9:30PM Family Guy
Unscheduled Mid-season 2022 (new and returning):
New Comedy: Welcome to Flatch, Pivoting, Krapopolis (animated)
New Drama: The Cleaning Lady, Monarch, Accused
New Reality/Unscripted: Next Level Chef, Don't Forget the Lyrics!, Domino Masters
Returning Comedy: Call Me Kat, Duncanville (animated), Housebroken
Returning Drama: 9-1-1: Lonestar
Returning Reality/Unscripted: I Can See Your Voice, Beat Shazam, Crime Scene Kitchen, Hell's Kitchen, Lego Masters, Masterchef, Mental Samurai
NOTES: Four new dramas, two new comedies, four new unscripted series and one new animated comedy join the lineup, tapping into themes of hope, second chances and reinvention.
Small-town docu-com Welcome to Flatch, from director and executive producer Paul Feig and Writer and Executive Producer Jenny Bicks, will launch midseason. Eliza Coupe, Ginniger Goodwin and Maggie Q star in the new comedy Pivoting, premiering midseason.
Krapopolis will serve as the first-ever animated series curated entirely on the Blockchain, as Fox and Bento Box enter the NFT business. The company will launch a dedicated marketplace for Krapopolis that will curate and sell digital goods, ranging from NFTs of one-of-a-kind character and background art and GIFs, as well as tokens that provide exclusive social experiences to engage and reward super fans.
This August, Fox travels to Fantasy Island, with an all-new version of the classic show. A modern drama series, Fantasy Island takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected.
Discuss Fox's 2021-22 lineup. You'll find the official press release there, too...with details on all the new series.
HBO Max will debut Friends: The Reunion special on Thursday, May 27, the one-year anniversary of HBO Max's launch. Friends stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer return to the iconic comedy's original soundstage, Stage 24, on the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank for a real-life unscripted celebration of the beloved show. Friends: The Reunion will feature a variety of special guests including David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Elliott Gould, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, Thomas Lennon, Christina Pickles, Tom Selleck, James Michael Tyler, Maggie Wheeler, Reese Witherspoon and Malala Yousafzai. Ben Winston directed the special and executive produced along with Friends executive producers Kevin Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane. The special hails from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, Fulwell 73 Productions and Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions. Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc, Perry, and Schwimmer executive produced the special. Emma Conway, James Longman and Stacey Thomas-Muir co-executive produced. Every episode of Friends is available on HBO Max to stream.
And if you want to relive the episodes before the reunion you can on TV as well! Until June 4, TBS is airing every single episode of Friends ever, in a month-long marathon, weekdays from 10am – 4pm ET/PT. Fans can catch-up on all their favorite episodes before the highly anticipated premiere of Friends: The Reunion on HBO Max on Thursday, May 27.
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 17, 2021)
For the week of May 17-21, 2021, 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, May 16
- Kim Fields (The Upshaws/Living Single/The Facts of Life) - Catch Kim on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
- Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Watch Patton on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Timothy Olyphant (Santa Clarita Diet) - Timothy appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Billy is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Denise Richards (Blue Mountain State) - Denise will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Scott Foley (The Goodwin Games/A.U.S.A./Scrubs) - Scott appears on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Nick Jonas (Jonas) - Nick is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet) - Drew guest hosts the 8am hour of CBS This Morning.
- Rob Corddry (The Unicorn/Ballers/The Winner) - Rob talks about Top Gear America on Reality Check at 4:30pm.
- Christopher Meloni (Surviving Jack/The Fanelli Boys) and Dylan McDermott (No Activity/L.A. to Vegas) - Christopher and Dylan talk about Law & Order: Organized Crime on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina talks about season three of Black Monday on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Good Place) - Catch Kirby on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris) - Chris is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Nick Jonas (Jonas) - Nick is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Deon Cole (grown-ish/black-ish/Angie Tribeca) - Deon appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Tim Allen (Last Man Standing/Home Improvement) and Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing/The Kominsky Method/The Bill Engvall Show/Becker) - Tim and Nancy are guests on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek) and Natasha Leggero (Broke/Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) - Dan and Natasha talk about House Hunters Comedians on Couches Unfiltered on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet) - Drew guest hosts the 8am hour of CBS This Morning. She dishes on family life and The Drew Barrymore Show on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton talks about Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Don Cheadle (Black Monday/House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Watch Don on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Patti Harrison (Shrill) - Patti is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/Web Therapy/Friends) - Lisa appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Pete Holmes (Crashing) - Pete is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Garcelle Beauvais (The Jamie Foxx Show) and Kyle Richards (Down to Earth) - Garcelle and Kyle are guests on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo. Garcelle will also be on Reality Check at 4:30pm.
- John Stamos (Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jak in Progress/Full House) - John chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer talks about NCIS and the new movie Blast Beat on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) and Mike Epps (The Upshaws/Uncle Buck/Survivor's Remorse) - Wanda and Mike are guests on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Simu Liu (Kim's Convenience) - Simu will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Nina Dobrev (Fam) - Nina talks about her new business adventure with Julianna Hough on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Holly Robinson Peete (American Housewife/Love, Inc./Like Family/For Your Love/Hangin' with Mr. Cooper) - Holly talks about Hallmark Movie's & Mysteries Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- John Michael Higgins (Saved by the Bell/Great News/Happily Divorced/Kath & Kim) - John talks about GSN's America Says on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Catch Yvonne on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Tina Fey (30 Rock) - Tina is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- John Krasinksi (The Office) - John appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Rob McElhenney (Mythic Quest/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Rob is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Hank Azaria (The Simpsons/Brockmire/Free Agents/Herman's Head) - Hank appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Sara Bareilles (Girls5eva) - Sara will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Bill Burr (F Is for Family/Townies) - Bill appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- David Arquette (In Case of Emergency/Double Rush/Parenthood) - David appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Billy will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer talks about Trouble on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Ted Danson (Mr. Mayor/The Good Place/Becker/Cheers) and Mary Steenburgen (The Last Man on Earth/Ink) - Ted and Mary talk about Best Summer Ever on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Mike Epps (The Upshaws/Uncle Buck/Survivor's Remorse) Watch Mike on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Constance Wu (Fresh Off the Boat) - Constance is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Aidy Bryant (Shrill) - Aidy is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Bernadette Peters (Mozart in the Jungle/All's Fair) - Bernadette talks about the charity event Broadway Barks on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation) - Rob guest hosts The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Kathryn Hahn (Central Park/Transparent/Free Agents) - Kathryn is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Adam Scott (Ghosted/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Holly Robinson Peete (American Housewife/Love, Inc./Like Family/For Your Love/Hangin' with Mr. Cooper) - Holly talks about the lastest Morning Show Mysteries movie on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Keshia Knight Pulliam (Tyler Perry's House of Payne/The Cosby Show) - Keshia talks about supporting initiatives for aspiring entrepreneurs on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Pete Holmes (Crashing) - Pete is a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Sara Bareilles (Girls5eva) - Sara will be on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
- Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton talks about M.O.D.O.K. on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer talks about Blast Beat on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, May 16
The Simpsons - "Burger Kings" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mr. Burns gets into the plant-based burger business.
Bless the Harts - "Haul Force One" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
When a massive heat wave hits Greenpoint, it stretches Jenny and Brenda's friendship to the breaking point; Wayne gets a new truck and has issues letting go of his old one.
The Simpsons - "The Man From G.R.A.M.P.A." (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A British secret agent comes to Springfield in search of a Russian spy.
The Great North - "My Fart Will Go on Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
While the family prepares for Wolf and Honeybee's wedding, an unexpected guest RSVPs.
Bob's Burgers - "Tell Me Dumb Thing Good" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Linda needs the kids' help in fighting for a fun, dumb, local tradition; Bob is captivated by an online cucumber.
Family Guy - "Tales of Former Sports Guy" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The guys regale each other with stories of youthful athletic accomplishments; Cleveland was a teenage baseball player from Cuba; Quagmire was a bad boy tennis superstar from New York; Peter was an underdog boxer from Philadelphia.
Monday, May 17
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Surprise" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Calvin receives an unconventional birthday gift involving his father, Dave suggests they spend the day celebrating in a way that honors the late Butler patriarch. Also, an unexpected development changes the Johnsons’ lives forever.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "God Accepts Venmo" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
While comparing their busy schedules, Bob and Abishola realize the perfect date for their wedding is in just three weeks and enlist their family and friends to help plan their big day.
Breeders - "No Power Part II" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
On the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.
Tuesday, May 18
black-ish - "Urban Legend" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dre feels pigeonholed to the urban marketing team at Stevens & Lido and realizes he needs to make some big career changes. Boyz II Men stop by the office to help out the team with a SoFi campaign pitch. Meanwhile, Junior has to deal with the twins who are overstaying their welcome at his and Olivia’s apartment.
mixed-ish - "Forever Young" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
In 2021, Adult Rainbow, Johan and Santamonica recall very different accounts of what happened the summer that they all got their new bicycles. In the ‘80s, an overprotective Alicia’s worst fear comes true when one of the kids goes off on their own with their bike and gets lost. Meanwhile, Harrison catches Denise spending extra time in the office to get overtime and puts her to work.
Chad - "Lakehouse" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Chad's dream of becoming popular is finally within grasp after he receives an invite to a boys' weekend at Reid's lakehouse.
Wednesday, May 19
The Goldbergs - "The Proposal" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Geoff shares with the JTP that he is planning on asking Erica to marry him and gives them the engagement ring for safekeeping. Like any good romantic comedy, several miscommunications and misunderstandings between Geoff and Erica’s friends and family result in a potential derailing of the proposal, forcing Adam to step in to keep the couple’s special moment alive.
Home Economics - "Opus One Cabernet, 2015, $500" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The family gathers to try and celebrate their parents’ anniversary without spoiling it – like every other year. However, after everyone learns what Tom’s new novel is about, the celebration may just be the worst one yet.
The Conners - "Two Proposals, a Homecoming and a Bear" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Big changes are coming for the Conners, with not one but TWO proposals. Plus, Jackie uses her “JEOPARDY!” infamy to her advantage.
Call Your Mother - "Jean There Done That" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Jean and Danny embark on a trip to Iowa together with hopes of taking their relationship to the next level, but ghosts from Jean’s past life make it difficult for them to move forward. After becoming addicted to true-crime television, Jackie, Freddie and Lane realize they don’t know much about Danny and fear that he could be a murderer.
Thursday, May 20
Young Sheldon - "A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dr. Linkletter (Ed Begley, Jr.) pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager. Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire returns as Dale’s ex-wife, June.
United States of Al - "Roht/Sweet Bread" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Al meets Ariana (Azita Ghanizada), an Afghan woman he wants to date, but is dismayed to learn she has a negative opinion of Afghan interpreters who worked for the U.S.
Mom - "Sex Bucket and the Grammar Police" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Bonnie invites the ladies to a slumber party, childhood games reveal adult problems.
B Positive - "B Negative" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Drew and Gina start thinking about their futures after Jerry (David Anthony Higgins) gets a surprise call that he’s receiving a new kidney.
Family Guy - "Pawtucket Pat" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian's new job as a journalist leads him to uncover that Pawtucket Pat, Quahog's hero and brewery founder, took part in racist actions against Native Americans; the town becomes divided on whether or not to remove the statue that commemorates him.
Let's Be Real - "Episode 104" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
New puppets are introduced.
Last Man Standing - "Baxter Boot Camp" / "Keep on Truckin'" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Series Finale)
Mike teaches Kristin about work/life balance; Vanessa and Mandy school Jen on camping; Ed asks Kyle how to get into heaven; after Mike's beloved truck is stolen, the Baxter family and friends gather together for an emotional goodbye.
Everything's Gonna Be Okay - "Banded Argiope Spider" (Freeform, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Genevieve changes the narrative; Alex wants some time for self-care; Matilda speaks from the heart; Oscar does something crazy.
Friday, May 21
The Dick Van Dyke Show -- Now in Living Color! - "Baby Fat" / "The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The special features the season four episode “Baby Fat,” written by Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson, and the season five episode “The Bottom of Mel Cooley’s Heart,” written by John Whedon. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set —at the beginning and end of the hour—with no interruption between each.
In “Baby Fat,” Alan Brady calls on Rob to ghostwrite some new material for a troubled Broadway play he’s starring in. The episode is based on an incident that actually happened to co-writer Garry Marshall: he was tapped to fix a play for comedian Jack Carter, who insisted that the ghostwriter make himself scarce whenever the official playwright showed up. The episode first aired on April 21, 1965, during season four.
“The Bottom of Mel Cooley’s Heart,” which aired late in the show’s final season, served as a kind of “curtain call” for longtime supporting actor Richard Deacon, who finally got to take center stage when Mel Cooley stands up to brother-in-law/employer Alan Brady (played by “Dick Van Dyke Show” creator Carl Reiner). The episode first aired on Feb. 9, 1966.
Raven's Home - "Saved by the Belle" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Raven Baxter and her best friend Chelsea, both divorced single mothers, raise their children together in a Chicago apartment. Their lives turn upside down when they realize one of Raven's twins has inherited her ability to see the future.
Raven's Home - "So You Think You Can Drive" (Disney Channel, 8:25PM ET/PT)
Raven Baxter and her best friend Chelsea, both divorced single mothers, raise their children together in a Chicago apartment. Their lives turn upside down when they realize one of Raven's twins has inherited her ability to see the future.
Saturday, May 22
Side Hustle - "Extra Crunchy" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Munchy becomes the new school mascot, Luna the Tuna; his debut will take place at the halftime show of a major school basketball game and will end with an epic dunk.
Sunday, May 23
The Simpsons - "Panic on the Streets of Springfield" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Lisa gets a new imaginary friend -- a depressed British singer from the 1980s; Homer becomes a truck guy.
Bless the Harts - "Toni With an I" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
When Jenny ignores Jesus' advice on a moral conundrum, her new take on the truth causes huge problems in Louise's life; both Betty and Wayne turn to Travis for spiritual healing after refusing to go to a doctor for help with medical problems.
The Simpsons - "The Last Barfighter" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Moe breaks their most sacred rule, a secret society of bartenders seeks ultimate vengeance on Homer and his friends.
Duncanville - "Das Banana Boot" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Duncan avoids summer school for the first time; the family goes on vacation; on their getaway, Annie and Jack are haunted by another vacation couple; Duncan agonizes over Mia's Instagram.
Bob's Burgers - "Vampire Disco Death Dance" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Tina and Bob plan a father-daughter date to see Bob's favorite vampire movie, Tina decides to invite her group of friends along; Linda opens a restaurant for the raccoons in their alley.
Duncanville - "Duncan's New Word" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Duncan says the one thing no kid should ever say to their dad; Kimberly and Jing have a window to do whatever they want; Annie and Jack deal with Duncan's issue.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, October 14
English Teacher - "Birthday" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Malcolm throws a surprise birthday party for Evan at a gay bar.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 14)
Monday, October 14
- Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Watch Patton on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Naomi Scott (Life Bites) - Naomi is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Sarah Paulson (Leap of Faith) - Sarah appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Kathy Bates (Disjointed) - Kathy is a guest The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Pamela Anderson (Stacked/Home Improvement) - Pamela appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She also talks about I Love You: Recipes from the Heart on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
- Reba McEntire (Happy's Place/Reba/Malibu Country) and Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - E! News has interviews with Reba and Anna at 11pm on E!.
- Tawny Newsome (Space Force, Eugene Cordero (Tacoma FD) and Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Tawny, Eugene and Jerry are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry talks about Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am. He will also be on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
- Zoey Deutch (The Suite Life on Deck) - Zoey talks about Our Town on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
- Christa Miller (Shrinking/Cougar Town/Scrubs/The Drew Carey Show) - Christa discusses her series Shrinking on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
- Lea Thompson (Caroline in the City) - Lea talks about her daughters following her footsteps in acting, her new show and reveals which Back to the Future costar she last spoke to on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Lamorne Morris (Woke/New Girl) - Lamorne is telling Drew about his sensational new movie Saturday Night on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Melissa McCarthy (God's Favorite Idiot/Nobodies/Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) and Ben Falcone (God's Favorite Idiot/Nobodies/Joey) - Melissa and Ben are guests on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
- Rosie Perez (Human Resources/Search Party) - Rosie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Erika Alexander (Run the World/Living Single/The Cosby Show) - Erika talks about her legendary career and her Maxine Shaw Effect leadership program on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Connie Britton (SMILF/Lost at Home/The Fighting Fitzgeralds/Spin City) - Connie talks about her film Here After on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Tia Mowry (Family Reunion/The Game/Sister, Sister) - Tia discusses her reality series Tia Mowry: My Next Act on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - The Ropers - The Complete Series (VEI)
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - Video Scrapbook
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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