CBS Picks Up First 2 New Series for Full Seasons; On My Block Spinoff Series Cast Set

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

CBS Picks Up First 2 New Series for Full Seasons; On My Block Spinoff Series Cast Set

CBS has given full season orders to its freshman drama spin-offs NCIS: Hawai'i and FBI: International for the 2021-2022 broadcast season. The CBS Original series represent two of the top three new shows among Total Viewers that launched on broadcast networks in September this season. NCIS: Hawai'i airs on CBS Mondays at 10pm and stars Vanessa Lachey, Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Jason Antoon, Tori Anderson and Kian Talan. FBI: International airs Tuesdays at 9:00 PM and stars Luke Kleintank, Heida Reed, Carter Redwood, Vinessa Vidotto and Christiane Paul.

Freeridge Cast

It was previously announced that Netflix picked up the new YA Comedy series Freeridge, a spinoff of fan favorite On My Block, which premiered its fourth and final season on Monday, October 4, 2021. Fans are promised to see another side of the beloved and fictitious town of Freeridge with a new Core Four, and it was announced that Bryana Salaz (Team Kaylie), Keyla Monterroso Mejia (Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 11, Growing Fangs), Ciara Riley Wilson (LA's Finest, Kim Possible) and Shiv Pai (Iron Fist, Uncut Gems) will be filling these roles after making an appearance in the series finale episode of On My Block. In the series, the stories of Freeridge continue in this On My Block spinoff following a new crew of friends who may or may not have unleashed a deadly curse kicking off an unforgettable adventure.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, January 28

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

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

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 26)

Wednesday, January 28

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