Saturday, September 25, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Reboot Gets Series Order; Season Premiere Date Set for The Orville

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's officially fall, and the weather is getting cooler, but more importantly, new programs are heating up! This week, we've got news about the Night Court reboot (which may be this season or next, we aren't sure yet), a season premiere date for The Orville, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

  • The Night Court reboot has officially received a series order at NBC. (Deadline)
  • It looks like Jeopardy! has another super champion, even if it doesn't have a permanent host. (NY Post)
  • A season premiere date for The Orville has been set for Hulu. (Deadline)
  • Emmy Award winning director Jay Sandrich has died. (Variety)
  • Don't read if you want to avoid spoilers, but The Goldbergs paid tribute to the late George Segal this week. (Deadline)
  • A new Tic-Tac-Dough is in the works, with Tom Bergeron hosting. (TVLine)
  • Here is a recap of Emmy Award winners. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1)

  • The Fox Sunday night animated lineup, which may be the last clearly recognizable broadcast network themed block of programming, returns with new episodes tomorrow night.
  • ABC is no longer just summer games, as they have season premieres of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Supermarket Sweep on Sunday.
  • More season premieres are coming this week, with dramas taking the focus this time, including ABC's Grey's Anatomy.
  • Decades has a binge of Highway Patrol this weekend.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, March 30

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Things We Do for Love" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty meets Courtney’s intimidating father to ask for his blessing, but Clancy’s (Anthony Anderson) cryptic response sends Calvin and Tina digging for answers. Meanwhile, Gemma and Dave are stunned by Grover’s tattoo.

DMV - "Gilbert" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Colette and Gregg convince Vic to foster a dog and help him clean up his act to meet the dog rescuer Howie’s (Thomas Lennon) high standards. Meanwhile, Ceci tries to repay Barb by boosting Noa’s processing time, mainly by toning down his hotness.

St. Denis Medical - "Here a Righteous Woman Comes" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Joyce hosts a ribbon-cutting for the birthing center; Matt and Serena take on an awkward assignment; Ron tries to knock out a quick physical before his fishing trip.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The World Is Full of Beaks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin tries to keep his personal life separate from the documentary, but Reggie doesn't make it easy for him; Monica helps Brina with her music career.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 30)

Monday, March 30