Thursday, March 31, 2022
CBS 2021-22 Season Finale Dates; ABC Renews Two Hit Dramas for 2022-23
CBS announced season finale dates for its original primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series for the 2021-2022 broadcast season, including the series finale of Bull on Thursday, May 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Friday, April 8
8:00-9:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (11th Season Finale)
Thursday, April 21
9:00-9:30 PM GHOSTS (First Season Finale)
Wednesday, May 4
10:00-11:00 PM GOOD SAM (First Season Finale)
Friday, May 6
9:00-10:00 PM MAGNUM P.I. (Fourth Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (12th Season Finale)
Sunday, May 15
8:00-9:00 PM THE EQUALIZER (Second Season Finale)
Wednesday, May 18
9:00-11:00 PM BEYOND THE EDGE (Two-Hour First Season Finale)
Thursday, May 19
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON (Fifth Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM UNITED STATES OF AL (Second Season Finale)
Sunday, May 22
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (13th Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM S.W.A.T. (Fifth Season Finale)
Monday, May 23
8:00-8:30 PM THE NEIGHBORHOOD (Fourth Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM BOB ♥ ABISHOLA (Third Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS (19th Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: HAWAI`I (First Season Finale)
Tuesday, May 24
8:00-9:00 PM FBI (Fourth Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI: INTERNATIONAL (First Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM FBI: MOST WANTED (Third Season Finale)
Wednesday, May 25
8:00-11:00 PM SURVIVOR (Three-hour 42nd Edition Finale)
Thursday, May 26
10:00-11:00 PM BULL (Series Finale)
ABC has renewed hit dramas The Good Doctor and The Rookie for Season 6 and Season 5, respectively, to air next seasom (2022-23). They join previously renewed dramas Grey's Anatomy & Station 19 along with freshman breakout comedy Abbott Elementary. ABC will have a potential The Rookie spin-off series starring Niecy Nash next season after they test it with a backdoor pilot later this season during The Rookie.
The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Hill Harper, Richard Schiff, Christina Chang, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Paige Spara, Noah Galvin and Bria Samone. The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion stars as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela, Richard T. Jones as Sgt. Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune and Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
HBO Legend Bill Maher's New Comedy Special Premieres April 15; Hallmark Family Drama to End After Season 6
Comedian Bill Maher has a new comedy special coming out soon. The HBO original comedy special, Bill Maher: #Adulting debuts Friday, April 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. line: Filmed at Miami's Fillmore Theater, Bill Maher's latest stand-up special sees the acclaimed comedian, host, and satirist take the stage for a hilarious and scathing hour of his signature commentary on the latest hot-button issues. Maher brings his no-holds-barred perspective to cancel culture, quarantine, Q-Anon... and everything in-between. Marking his twelfth HBO special since 1989, Bill Maher: #Adulting finds the Real Time host back for his most brutally honest - and fearless - performance yet. Maher headlined his first special on the network in 1989 and has starred in eleven solo specials to date, including the hour-long presentations Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma, Bill Maher: Live from D.C., Bill Maher... But I'm Not Wrong, The Decider and I'm Swiss (both nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special category), Victory Begins at Home, Be More Cynical, The Golden Goose Special and Stuff That Struck Me Funny, and two half-hour stand-up specials, plus the specials 30 Seconds Over Washington and Comic Relief VI(TM). His weekly series, Real Time with Bill Maher, is currently in its landmark 20th season.
Hallmark Channel announced that hit, multi-generational family drama, Chesapeake Shores will return for its sixth and final season. Based on the New York Times bestselling series of books by Sherryl Woods (Sweet Magnolias), the ten episode season will premiere later this summer. Series stars Robert Buckley (The Christmas House, iZombie), Meghan Ory (Once Upon a Time), Golden Globe(R) nominee Treat Williams (Everwood, Hair), Barbara Niven (Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove), Laci J. Mailey (Falling Skies), Emilie Ullerup (Sanctuary), Brendan Penny (90210) and Andrew Francis (Final Destination 3) are all set to return.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The Office BFFs Come to NYC; The Full Monty Returns As TV Series for Disney+ and Hulu
The Town Hall has announced a special evening with actors Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey as they reflect on their new book The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There (Dey Street). The live evening will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 7PM at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street), the day after The Office BFFs is released. Despite portraying Dunder Mifflin frenemies Pam Beesly and Angela Martin on the hit television show The Office, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey have been best friends for over eighteen years. For nine seasons they battled over party planning, relationship advice, and baby names, while behind the scenes they supported each other through life-changing events like marriage, motherhood, and careers that took them all over the globe.
In The Office BFFs, the ladies share heartfelt and humorous stories about their time together making The Office, giving readers insights into everything from their first meeting on the pilot to the shooting of iconic episodes like "Booze Cruise" and "Work Bus" to their hilarious adventures on the red carpet. In candid conversations complete with personal mementos and photographs, Jenna and Angela take a dive deep into their special friendship and how it's evolved from having lunch together in their on-set trailers to creating their own media company and hugely successful podcast, Office Ladies. The Office BFFs is a testament to a beloved TV show and to the power of best friendship as told by two great storytellers who love to gab.
Disney+ announces a brand-new limited series The Full Monty from the makers of the original British hit comedy film. The UK Original series will premiere on Disney+ globally, Star+ in Latin America and Hulu in the U.S. Almost twenty-five years on from the BAFTA-winning film, the limited series will follow the original band of brothers as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society's crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors. The series will explore the brighter, sillier and more humane way forward where communal effort can still triumph over adversity. The new original series on Disney+ will see the original lead cast reprise their fan-favourite roles including Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting, Once Upon A Time) as Gaz, Mark Addy (Game of Thrones, A Knight's Tale) as Dave, Lesley Sharp (Before We Die, Scott and Bailey) as Jean, Hugo Speer (Britannia, Shadow and Bone) as Guy, Paul Barber (The Dumping Ground, Gloves Off) as Horse, Steve Huison (The Royle Family, The Navigators) as Lomper, Wim Snape (The Beaker Girls, Gentleman Jack) as Nathan and Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins, Michael Clayton) as Gerald in this heartfelt and fiercely funny world of working-class heroes in the North of England. The series will also introduce a whole new cast of children and grandchildren of the returning characters.
The comedy drama series (8x60') also reunites the original film's Academy Award-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) and producer Uberto Pasolini (Nowhere Special), co-commissioned by Disney+ and FX.
Monday, March 28, 2022
Hulu Comedy Only Murders in the Building Returns in June; Nancy Drew Spinoff Tom Swift Set for May 31 on The CW
Get ready for more murder and comedy on Hulu! Check out Hulu's date announcement video for the upcoming second season of Only Murders in the Building. The new season returns on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue - the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny's homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder. Series regulars include Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. The comedy hails from co-creators and writers Steve Martin and John Hoffman (Grace & Frankie, Looking). Martin and Hoffman executive produce along with Martin Short, Selena Gomez, This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal.
The CW Network announced the premiere date and time for the new drama series Tom Swift, which makes its debut on Tuesday, May 31 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) following an original episode of the hit series Superman & Lois (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT). The character of Tom Swift was originally introduced to audiences in season two of Nancy Drew. As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming Tom Swift (Tian Richards) is a man who many men would kill to be, or be with – a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. On his whirlwind quest to unravel the truth, Tom finds himself fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale cabal hellbent on stopping him. Tackling this treacherous pursuit armed with his vast intellect, his roguish wit, and an endless supply of designer sneakers, he will also rely on his closest companions: his best friend Zenzi (Ashleigh Murray), whose unabashed and unvarnished candor keeps Tom grounded while she forges a path for herself as a business visionary; his bodyguard Isaac (Marquise Vilsón), whose fierce commitment to his chosen family is complicated by his own simmering feelings for Tom; and his AI, Barclay (voiced by LeVar Burton), whose insights and tough love have been a constant throughout Tom's life.
At home, Tom's relationship with his mother Lorraine (April Parker Jones) becomes conflicted as she urges him to take his father's place in elite Black society. But unbeknownst to Tom, his mother's request is driven by deep secrets of her own. What’s more, the mysterious and dangerous Rowan (Albert Mwangi) intersects Tom's path with hidden motivations and undeniable mutual chemistry. While Tom navigates these emotionally charged dynamics, his missions will require his genius and his flair for innovation guided by romance, friendship and the mysteries of the universe yet unsolved. The series stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones and Albert Mwangi, with LeVar Burton as the voice of Barclay, Tom's AI.
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of March 28, 2022)
For the week of March 28-April 1, 2022, 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, March 28
- David Duchovny (Californication) - Watch David on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - Mariska is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Christopher Meloni (Surviving Jack/The Boys/The Fanelli Boys) - Christopher appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rachel Dratch (30 Rock) - Rachel is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica guest co-hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Barry Watson (Samantha Who?) - Barry appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer is a guest on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- Ellie Kemper (Central Park/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie talks about Central Park on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Suzanne Somers (Three's Company/She's the Sheriff/Step by Step) - Suzanne joins the news desk on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Natasha Leggero (Broke/Hoops/Another Period/Free Agents) - Natasha is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40AM.
- Kristy Swanson (Grapevine) - Kristy appears on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 10:40AM.
- Stephen Merchant (The Outlaws/Hello Ladies/Extras/The Office (UK)) - NBC's Today catches up Stephen in the 9am hour. He will be on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am.
- Reba McEntire (Reba/Malibu Country) - Reba promotes her new album My Chains Are Gone on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - Vanessa discusses her Fabletics partnership on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Rose Matafeo (Starstruck) - Rose is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Donald Glover (Atlanta/Community) - Catch Donald on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Stephen Merchant (The Outlaws/Hello Ladies/Extras/The Office(UK)) - Stephen appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Jake Johnson (Minx/Hoops/New Girl) - Jake is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Jane Krakowski (Schmigadoon!/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/30 Rock) - Jane talks about Name That Tune and Schmigadoon! on NBC's Today in the 10am hour. She will also be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Raven-Symoné (Raven's Home/That's So Raven/Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/The Cosby Show) - Raven-Symoné unpacks the new season Raven's Home on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Lisa Kudrow (HouseBroken/Web Therapy/The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica guest co-hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin is sharing her new children's book, What Will I Do With My Love Today?, on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Ted Danson (Mr. Mayor/The Good Place/Bored to Death/Help Me Help You/Becker/Ink/Cheers) - Ted talks about Mr. Mayor on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Ryan Michelle Bathe (Retired at 35) - Ryan talks about The Endgame on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Natasha Leggero (Broke/Hoops/Another Period/Free Agents) - Natasha discusses her new TBS show Rat in the Kitchen on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family/The Class) - Jesse talks about Take Me Out on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Ke Huy Quan (Head of the Class/Together We Stand) - Watch Ke on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ben Schwartz (The Afterparty/Space Force/Parks and Recreation) - Ben is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jeff Foxworthy (The Jeff Foxworthy Show) - Jeff appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. NBC's Today catches up with Jeff in the 9am hour.
- David Duchovny (Californication) - David is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Katie Lowes (How We Roll) - Katie talks about How We Roll on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - Laura appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica guest co-hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) - Brian appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Cole Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) - Cole will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril/Life's Work) - Lisa Ann appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Meagan Good (Harlem/Raising Dad/Cousin Skeeter) - Meagan is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 8:50AM.
- Paul Feig (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/The Louie Show/The Jackie Thomas Show) - Paul talks about his new series Welcome to Flatch on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Raven-Symoné (Raven's Home/That's So Raven/Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/The Cosby Show) - Raven-Symoné chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. NBC's Today catches up with Raven-Symoné in the 9am hour.
- Jane Krakowski (Schmigadoon!/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/30 Rock) - Catch Jane on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Rose Matafeo (Starstruck) - Rose appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Stephen Merchant (The Outlaws/Hello Ladies/Extras/The Office(UK)) - Stephen is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- John Cho (Selfie/Go On/Kitchen Confidential) - John is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica guest co-hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Lisa Kudrow (HouseBroken/Web Therapy/The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Laura Marano (Austin & Ally/Back to You) - Laura appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer talks about NCIS on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Pete Holmes (How We Roll/Crashing) - Pete is a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Jane Seymour (B Positive/Modern Men) - NBC's Today catches up with Jane in the 9am hour. She talks about Acorn TV's Harry Wild on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere/Lady Dynamite) - Watch Bridget on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Nick is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Stephen Merchant (The Outlaws/Hello Ladies/Extras/The Office(UK)) - Stephen chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica guest co-hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Parker Young (United States of Al/Enlisted/Suburgatory) - Parker appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Sasheer Zamata (Home Economics/Woke) - Sasheer talks about making her voice heard to have career success on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Courtney B. Vance (Shining Vale) - NBC's Today catches up with Courtney in the 9am hour.
- Michelle Buteau (Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle talks about Moonshot on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, March 27
The Simpsons - "Mothers and Other Strangers" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Teenage Homer and Grampa take a road trip to look for his mom.
Welcome to Flatch - "Jesus Take the Wheel" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Kelly starts a ride-sharing business called "Kuber," and enlists Shrub as her business partner; Shrub seeks attention from Beth; Cheryl investigates the missing town sign.
The Simpsons - "Pretty Whittle Liar" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Cletus discovers that his wife, Brandine, has been hiding a secret love -- of learning.
The Great North - "As Goldie as It Gets" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Ham befriends an older woman who loves to party; Judy takes up pottery and is not great at it.
Bob's Burgers - "Interview With a Pop-pop-pire" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Big Bob comes to dinner so that Tina can interview him for a school project; the family members take turns coming up with their own versions of an infamous tree incident that happened to Pop Pop in his younger years.
Family Guy - "Prescription Heroine" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After Brian sustains an injury, Lois gets hooked on his painkillers; Cleveland refurbishes Peter's pingpong table, which becomes the hot spot in the neighborhood.
Monday, March 28
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Bro Money, Bro Problems" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin’s wealthy and impulsive brother Curtis makes a surprise visit, creating chaos in the Butlers’ lives. Also, Dave and Gemma run into challenges while trying to declutter their hom.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Inappropriate Nakedness" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Bob and Abishola decide her mother has officially overstayed her welcome when Ebunoluwa starts renovating Bob’s guest room. Also, when Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to have a spirit speak to Ebunoluwa from beyond the grave, Abishola gets more information about her mother than she bargained for.
Tuesday, March 29
Abbott Elementary - "Desking" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When the students start participating in a new online trend that causes disruption to the school, the teachers band together to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson provides comforting life advice to Gregory; and later, the teachers finally meet Jacob’s boyfriend, Zach, who joins in to help stop the students “desking”.
black-ish - "Young, Gifted and Black" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Dre and Bow get a note that Devante may be falling behind at his private school, they expect he is being discriminated against because he is the only Black student in class. But during their visit to his classroom, they realize there may be more to it, and gravely overstep in one of his school projects. At home, Junior is still coping with heartbreak, and Jack and Diane enlist Charlie to cheer him up.
Young Rock - "In Your Blood" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Hawaii, 1984: As Lia prepares for her trial, she puts Ata in charge of her wrestling promotion and all the problems that come with it; Rocky begins to feel overshadowed by his partner, Tony Atlas; Dewey goes head-to-head with a new classmate.
Mr. Mayor - "Trampage" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
In the midst of a heat wave, Neil has a fling with Angelica, a prominent commercial actress; Tommy accidentally ruins the joy of Arpi's scratch-off lottery habit and helps her by revealing a secret hobby of his own.
Wednesday, March 30
The Goldbergs - "The Wedding" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After learning no one made the deposit on the wedding venue, Geoff scrambles to help fix the oversight before Beverly finds out; and to make matters worse, a weather advisory threatens a major storm is imminent which could jeopardize the entire event on the landmark 200th episode.
The Wonder Years - "The Valentine's Day Dance" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dean’s plans to ask Keisa to the Valentine’s Day Dance are foiled when another boy asks her out first after a new makeover makes her the talk of the school. Meanwhile, Bill and Lillian make Kim sign up for a Big Sister program to have extracurricular activities for her college applications.
The Conners - "Peter Pan, The Backup Plan, Adventures in Babysitting, and a River Runs Through It" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Conner home is decked out for Halloween despite the leak in the roof that forces Dan and Louise to cancel their honeymoon. But all is not lost when Becky surprises the newlyweds and takes them on a virtual adventure around the world. Meanwhile, Darlene continues her spiritual journey, and Harris introduces Aldo’s children to the family, where more tricks than treats await.
Home Economics - "Salsa Competition Entry Fee, $45" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Marina convinces Connor to dance with Lupe in a salsa competition to get to know her better. Meanwhile, Sarah and Denise take care of Tom as he recovers from a medical procedure.
Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Major Payne" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Lisa struggles with what classes to take in college and is afraid she may make the wrong choices.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Judge Knot" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Lindor is stressed when his lawyer encourages him to take a plea deal, even though he is innocent.
The Ms. Pat Show - "Slangin' Coupons" (BET, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Pat and Denise go to a PTO meeting during which Pat tries to prove she's worthy to the other mothers; Janelle clashes with a teacher who pushes her buttons.
Thursday, March 31
Young Sheldon - "A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige (McKenna Grace). Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Meemaw and Dale’s breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.
United States of Al - "Virgin / Bakr" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Heartbroken over Ariana, Al begins dating Cindy (Jayma Mays), who Riley feels is too wild for him.
Ghosts - "Trevor's Pants" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The secret about Trevor’s missing pants is finally revealed when his wealthy former friend comes to Woodstone Mansion to buy the timepiece Sam and Jay found on Elias Woodstone’s corpse. Also, Thor decides to tell Flower how he feels about her.
How We Roll - "Pilot" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Pete Holmes stars in a new comedy inspired by the life of professional bowler Tom Smallwood, who gets laid off from his factory job and makes the extraordinary decision to follow his dream of becoming a professional bowler.
Call Me Kat - "Call Me a Kingbirdie" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Max gets a job writing a song for a social media savvy teenage pop star; Phil and Oscar convince Kat to join their bowling team.
Welcome to Flatch - "Dance With Out" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When a coveted pair of sneakers lands in a Flatch shoe store, Kelly and Shrub come up with inventive ways to come up with the money to buy them, including selling homemade treasure maps and starting a for-profit hip-hop dance school.
Atlanta - "The Old Man and the Tree" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
This one was cool. Going to rich parties and meeting weirdos. Season 1 was better. Written by Taofik Kolade; directed by Hiro Murai.
Friday, April 1
Raven's Home - "A Streetcar Named Conspire" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Booker's visit to San Francisco is ending, so Raven pulls out all the stops to get him to stay; Victor builds Alice the dollhouse of her dreams.
Saturday, April 2
none scheduled
Sunday, April 3
The Simpsons - "A Made Maggie" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson.
Bob's Burgers - "Beach, Please" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the Belcher kids participate in a beach clean-up for Wagstaff Volunteer Day, Louise gets drawn into a battle of wits with Mr. Fischoeder; Teddy surprises Bob and Linda with a new look.
The Simpsons - "The Longest Marge" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Marge and Mr. Burns fight over a brash young football prodigy.
The Great North - "From Tusk Til Dawn Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Former celebrity mountain man, Tusk Johnson, returns to Lone Moose with a big favor to ask of Beef and Wolf; Honeybee enters a contest to win her own mall kiosk.
Bob's Burgers - "Stuck in the Kitchen With You" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Bob volunteers to cook Thanksgiving dinner for a retirement home, Louise gets stuck helping him on his most intense cooking day of the year; Gene and Tina try to help Zeke entertain the residents.
Family Guy - "Brief Encounter" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Peter and Quagmire accidentally switch underwear, they begin to mimic the other's behavior; Stewie and Doug agree to commit each other's murders.
Saturday, March 26, 2022
SitcomsOnline Digest: grown-ish Makes Cast Changes Ahead of Fifth Season; Shout! Acquires Candid Camera
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of some cancellations, a (possible) renewal, and some recasting news for grown-ish that comes with kids, well, growing. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- The thing that is difficult about a show about students at a college or high school is that you can't really keep the series going more than about four seasons without "graduating" some cast members or at least coming up with some viable explanation as to why they haven't graduated, and grown-ish is going to be going through that just before season five. (TV Insider)
- Amazingly (for a series that doesn't get a whole lot of attention or water cooler talk), it looks like The Goldbergs may be headed for a 10th season. (Deadline)
- Smile, Shout! Factory has acquired the rights to Candid Camera for digital streaming. (Deadline)
- It doesn't appear that they have much (if anything) that can't be seen elsewhere, but YouTube has added 4000 free (with ads) episodes of various TV series, in an effort to compete with the other streaming giants. (Variety)
- Although reruns will continue for at least another season (and probably far beyond that if Jerry Springer is any indication), Maury, TV's longest running paternity test, is finally ending production. (Deadline)
- Beyond Maury, this season is turning out to be a pretty big one with lots of long-running series ending, and Deadline has a look at those in case you've lost track. (Deadline)
- We have a date for the last episodes of Netflix's Grace and Frankie. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 26 - APRIL 1)
- How We Roll, a new bowling themed comedy, debuts Thursday on CBS.
- Decades has a binge of Mannix this weekend.
- Antenna TV has a special April Fools Day marathon on Friday.
Friday, March 25, 2022
Fri-Yay: Renewal Decisions Await for a Strong Freshman Class of Sitcoms; Apple TV+ Announces Bad Sisters; Remembering Scoey Mitchell
by Vincent
As we enter the spring, it's getting closer and closer to the time where networks will decide whether or not shows will be canceled or renewed for the next season. As we look at a strong freshman class of comedies - in my opinion, the strongest in the past 10 years - it begs the question, which sitcoms will stick around for another season? Some sitcoms have already been renewed - breakout hits ABC's Abbott Elementary and CBS' Ghosts. However, many remain on the bubble.
The sitcoms still waiting on a renewal decision include ABC's The Wonder Years, which premiered to solid ratings and some hype but has seen much of that dwindle over the course of the season. Still, it seems like a good bet that ABC will give the fledging reboot another shot next season. On NBC, critically acclaimed American Auto and Grand Crew are still awaiting decisions as they have performed just OK. While they have been well reviewed, they haven't gotten the hype and commercial success of Abbott or Ghosts, and they seem like true bubble shows. Here's to hoping NBC sees their potential and gives them another shot. On Fox, newbies Welcome to Flatch and Pivoting haven't captured the same amount of attention as other freshman comedies this season. Still, I could see Fox giving one of them a chance at Season 2, particularly Pivoting which was well-reviewed despite low ratings. Welcome to Flatch has only aired two episodes (but the first 7 or so are available to stream before the Fox premiere), but the reviews aren't very good and its ratings have been even lower than Pivoting. Still, in the streaming age, you can never count any series out. Either way, let's hope some of the other sitcoms join the success stories of Ghosts and Abbott Elementary and make it to a second season.
Apple TV+ announced the title and cast, and unveiled a first-look at Bad Sisters, its highly anticipated 10 episode series from Emmy Award-nominee and BAFTA Award-winning star and creator Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe, Shining Vale) which is set to debut later this year. A delicious blend of both dark comedy and thriller, Bad Sisters follows the lives of the Garvey sisters bound together by the premature death of their parents and a promise to always protect one another. In addition to Horgan, the series will star Anne-Marie Duff (Suffragette, The Salisbury Poisonings), Eva Birthistle (Brooklyn, The Last Kingdom), Sarah Greene (Frank of Ireland, Dublin Murders) and Eve Hewson (Behind her Eyes, The Luminaries) as the Garvey sisters.
The ensemble cast also includes Claes Bang (Dracula, The Northman), Brian Gleeson (Frank of Ireland, Peaky Blinders), Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to you Leo Grande, Peaky Blinders), Assaad Bouab (Call My Agent, The Pursuit of Love) and newcomer Saise Quinn (Monster). Bad Sisters is produced by Merman productions and ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. The series will mark Horgan's first project to premiere from a first-look deal with Apple TV+ and her Merman production company.
Actor, writer and director Scoey Mitchell (usually credited as Scoey Mitchlll), who starred on the 1970 sitcom Barefoot in the Park and had a recurring role on Rhoda, has died. He died of kidney failure on March 19 in a hospice-care facility in Torrance, California. Mr. Mitchell was 92.
Mitchell starred as Paul Bratter on the short-lived 1970 ABC sitcom Barefoot in the Park. The series was based on Neil Simon's Broadway play of the same name that was later a 1967 film starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. It was the the first American television sitcom since Amos 'n' Andy to have a predominantly black cast (Vito Scotti is the sole major white character). Paul Bratter is a newlywed attorney for the law firm Kendricks, Keene & Klein living in lower Manhattan with his wife Corie (Tracy Reed). After Mitchell was fired due to "differences of opinion" with the series' producers, the series was canceled after 12 episodes. It also starred Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell, Harry Holcombe and Vito Scotti.
He had a recurring role as Justin Culp, Joe Gerard's (David Groh) wrecking company field employee, in nine episodes of the CBS sitcom Rhoda from 1974 to 1976. Some of his other sitcom guest appearances included Get Smart, The Mothers-in-Law, Here Come the Brides, That Girl, The Odd Couple (uncredited), Doc, Taxi, Stockard Channing in Just Friends and A New Kind of Family.
Mitchell created and produced the short-lived 1986-1987 NBC sitcom Me & Mrs. C. He also directed four episodes and wrote five episodes of the series, which was about a sixtyish white widow (Ethel Conklin - Mrs. C) taking in a young black girl (Gerri Kilgore) as a boarder. He appeared in two episodes as Reverend Kilgore. In 1984, he co-directed and wrote the TV movie Me & Mrs. C. The series starred Peg Murray, Misha McK, Gary Bayer and Ellen Regan.
He created and produced the short-lived 1989-1990 NBC sitcom 13 East, which was set at the nursing station of Ward 13 East, at a large hospital. Mitchell also directed seven episodes. The series starred Diana Bellamy, Jan Cobler, Barbara Isenberg, Ellen Regan, Timothy Wade, Marie Denn, Wayne Powers, Rosemarie Jackson, Eric Glenn and Philip Proctor.
His career began on the CBS comedy/variety series The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1967. He appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show six times from 1968 to 1970. He was a regular on the 1969 ABC comedy/variety series What's It All About, World?.
Some of his television drama guest appearances included The Six Million Dollar Man, Joe Forrester, Police Story (2 episodes), Baretta (2 episodes) and Lou Grant.
He frequently appeared on game shows in the 1970s, including The Hollywood Squares, Tattletales, Password Plus, Match Game, Match Game PM and Super Password (1988).
Mitchell played Richard Pryor's father in the 1986 film Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Warren, and brother, jazz pianist Billy Mitchell of Pasadena, California.
Mr. Mitchell was a talented and funny actor. After retiring from the business in the 1990s, he collected and refurbished classic automobiles. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment he brought us an actor, writer and director. He will be greatly missed.
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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Grace and Frankie Final Episodes Premiere April 29; David Spade's Debut Netflix Comedy Special
Premiering on Netflix on April 29, Grace and Frankie's final season will officially make history as Netflix's longest-running Netflix original series. Seven years ago, Grace and Frankie's lives turned upside down when their longtime husbands left them for... each other. Both sparring partners and partners-in-crime, Grace and Frankie formed an unlikely and unbreakable bond as they faced uncertain futures head-on, and hand-in-hand. They've laughed together, cried together, did shrooms together, and twice-over became successful entrepreneurs together. A history-making 94 episodes later, Grace and Frankie continue to show themselves, their families, and their fans what it means to live life to the fullest, fearlessly and unapologetically. Here's to seven seasons of laughs, tears, mood-enhancers, and good vibes. And, as Grace and Frankie would say, fuck it. This may be their final chapter, but they're just getting started.
Season 7: Part 2 (Episodes 705 -716) will be released on April 29, 2022, as Season 7: Part 1 (Episodes 701-704) was previously released on August 13, 2021 and you can binge those now!
David Spade (Just Shoot Me!, SNL, Rules of Engagement, 8 Simple Rules) heads to Netflix for more laughs! Nothing Personal marks David Spade's first Netflix original comedy special. It premieres globally on Netflix April 26. He can also be seen in the Netflix Original films The Wrong Missy and The Do-Over. The special was filmed at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis. David Spade serves as Executive Producer alongside Marc Gurvitz, Alex Murray and John Irwin. The special is Directed by Ryan Polito. Hot off the beach from his guest hosting duties on Bachelor In Paradise, David Spade makes his Netflix comedy special debut with Nothing Personal. From sharing his disdain for crabs to his unique approach to turning down drugs, David proves that no topic is off limits.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
HBO Max Renews And Just Like That...for Season 2; CBS Orders The Real Love Boat
HBO Max announced that And Just Like That... has been renewed for a second season. The series, from executive producer Michael Patrick King, alongside stars and executive producers Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis, delivered the strongest debut of any Max Original series to date. The Max Original And Just Like That..., the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City, from executive producer Michael Patrick King, 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 series stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Karen Pittman, Chris Noth, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson, and Evan Handler.
U.S. network CBS and Australian broadcaster Network 10 jointly announced they have ordered localized versions of The Real Love Boat, a reality dating competition series inspired by The Love Boat, the hit 1970s scripted one-hour comedy series that used Princess Cruises ships as its setting. Production begins summer 2022, and both versions are expected to air in the U.S. and Australia later this year. The The Love Boat IP is owned by CBS Studios which, along with CBS and Network 10, are Paramount Global brands.
The Real Love Boat brings singles together to cruise the Mediterranean on a luxury cruise ship while looking for love. Destination dates, challenges and surprise singles will test the couples' compatibility and chemistry. Like the beloved original scripted series, the indispensable crew members including "captain" and "cruise director" will play pivotal roles in the matchmaking and navigation of the romantic (and sometimes turbulent) waters ahead. After almost a month at sea, only one winning couple will make it to the final port and take home a cash prize plus a once-in-a-lifetime trip courtesy of Princess Cruises, the series' exclusive cruise line partner.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Jerrod Carmichael Returns with HBO Special and SNL Hosting Gig; The Price is Right Asks You to Come on Down!
Jerrod Carmichael (The Carmichael Show) returns to HBO with his standup comedy special, Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel, debuting Friday, April 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. HBO will have an encore play on Saturday, April 2 at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT. The special was taped in February before a live audience at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. This marks the third HBO standup comedy special for Jerrod Carmichael, who made his HBO debut in 2014 with the stand-up special Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store, which was followed by Jerrod Carmichael: 8 in 2017. Carmichael's two-part video diary Home Videos and Sermon On The Mount also premiered on HBO in 2019. And that's not all, Jerrod Carmichael will make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on April 2 on NBC!
Now more people can come on down! To celebrate 50 golden years as the most iconic and joyful game show on television, CBS Original The Price is Right is hitting the road. The epic coast-to-coast tour will make 50 stops across the country, giving fans the opportunity to play games, win prizes, and enter for a chance to win a grand prize of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000*), while supporting local businesses along the way. For the past 50 years, The Price is Right has been part of the fabric of America, uplifting viewers, and contestants alike with positivity, excitement, and a daily escape. The Price is Right Come on Down Tour will bring its mobile game show on wheels to iconic spots nationwide, connecting with fans and giving them a chance to play Plinko, spin the Wheel, and compete for a Showcase, as well as enjoy fun photo ops and experience the show's magic firsthand. Fans will also be able to win prizes supporting beloved local business partners whose history is deeply tied to 1972, the year The Price is Right premiered.
The Price is Right Come on Down Tour will make special stops in cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, New Orleans, Nashville, St. Louis, Cleveland, the hometown of the show's host Drew Carey, as well as New York. Along the way, the tour will be visiting uniquely American landmarks such as the Route 66 sign, Gateway Arch, and the World's Largest Basket. Fans can follow the tour's journey across the country via Instagram @TheRealPriceIsRight to see where it is headed next!
Monday, March 21, 2022
Antenna TV's April Fool's Day of Fools Marathon; HBO Max Comedy Hacks Adds More Stars for Season 2
On Friday, April 1, Antenna TV celebrates the standout sitcom sidekick with the "April Fool's Day of Fools Marathon" beginning at 5 am ET. Watch a full day of foolery and plenty of laughs featuring Antenna TV's lineup of classic kooky cohorts including Flo in Alice, Arnold Horshack in Welcome Back, Kotter, Larry Dallas in Three's Company, Phil Fish in Barney Miller, Dwayne Schneider in One Day at a Time, Florence Johnston in The Jeffersons, Monroe Ficus in Too Close for Comfort and more. The "April Fool's Day of Fools Marathon" begins at 5 am ET on Friday, April 1, 2022 on Antenna TV. The episodes air in the regular timeslots.
The Emmy(R)-winning and critically-acclaimed Max Original comedy series Hacks has added Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly and Ming-Na Wen as recurring guest stars and Margaret Cho as a guest star for the highly anticipated second season on HBO Max. In the comedy, the dark mentorship between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young, entitled writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) continues to evolve as the two travel across the country workshopping Deborah's new stand-up act. Jean Smart, an Emmy(R) winner for her performance in season one of the series, is set to return with Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams, who were all nominated for Emmys for season one. Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki and Lorenza Izzo also star.
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of March 21, 2022)
For the week of March 21-25, 2022, 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, March 21
- Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Watch Wanda on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Michael Cera (Life & Beth/Arrested Development) - Michael appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers) - Daniel chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Rocky Carroll (Roc) - Rocky is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Margaret Cho (All-American Girl) - Margaret guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Michael Chiklis (Daddio) - Michael talks about Winning Time on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect/Suddenly Susan) - Sherri guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Jaime King (Gary Unmarried/The Class/Kitchen Confidential) - Jaime on investing in Allara Health, a chronic care platform for those with PCOS, on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Martin Kove (We've Got Each Other) - Martin talks about Netflix's Cobra Kai on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Eva Longoria (Telenovela) - Eva talks about the Gordita Chronicles on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Olivia Rodrigo (Bizaardvark) - Olivia talks about her new documentary Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 You on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Alyssa Milano (Who's the Boss?/Romantically Challenged) - Alyssa talks about the documentary Surviving Sex Trafficking on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Nathan Lane (Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!) - Nathan talks about The Gilded Age on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Jamie Lee Curtis (Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Catch Jamie Lee on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) - Brian appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Sara Bareilles (Girls5eva) - Sara is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Harvey Fierstein (Daddy's Girls) - Harvey appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Olivia Rodrigo (Bizaardvark) - Olivia will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- John Cho (Selfie/Go On/Kitchen Confidential/Off Centre) - John chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. NBC's Today catches up with John about his book Troublemaker in the 9am hour.
- Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Deon Cole (grown-ish/black-ish/Angie Tribeca) - Deon guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Jane Krakowski (Schmigadoon!/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/30 Rock) - Jane unpacks the new version of the TV game show Name That Tune on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Ted Danson (Mr. Mayor/The Good Place/Bored to Death/Help Me Help You/Becker/Ink/Cheers) - Ted is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect/Suddenly Susan) - Sherri guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso is bringing the laughs with his top three America's Funniest Home Videos clips of all time on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Jeff Foxworthy (The Jeff Foxworthy Show) - Jeff talks about Jeff Foxworthy: The Good Old Days on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Aidy Bryant (Human Resources/Shrill) - Aidy talks about Human Resources on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Laura Benanti (Younger/The Detour/Go On/Starved) - Laura talks about Life & Beth on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Lisa Kudrow (HouseBroken/Web Therapy/The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Watch Lisa on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Michael Chiklis (Daddio) - Michael appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Joe Jonas (Jonas) - Joe is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Gabriel Iglesias (Mr. Iglesias/Cristela) - Gabriel will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. He is also a guest on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Last O.G./High Fidelity/People of Earth/Selfie) - Da'Vine appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Sandra Oh (Arliss) - Sandra is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Thomas Middleditch (B Positive/Silicon Valley) - Thomas appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Sandra Bullock (Working Girl) - Sandra is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Mario will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect/Suddenly Susan) - Sherri guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Jeff Foxworthy (The Jeff Foxworthy Show) - Jeff appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Wendell Pierce (The Odd Couple/The Michael J. Fox Show/The Weber Show/Cursed/The Gregory Hines Show) - Wendell is a guest on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Jim Jeffries (Legit) - Catch Jim on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) - Amy is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ike Barinholtz (The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project) - Ike appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Judy Greer (Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided/Love & Money) - Judy is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
- Paul Feig (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/The Louie Show/The Jackie Thomas Show) - Paul will be on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
- Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Fran Drescher (Indebted/Happily Divorced/Living with Fran/The Nanny/Princesses) - Fran guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family/The Class) - Jesse talks about his role in the Broadway revival of the play Take Me Out on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect/Suddenly Susan) - Sherri guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers) - Daniel is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Amy Schumer (Life & Beth) - Amy talks about Hulu's Life & Beth on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Olivia Rodrigo (Bizaardvark) - Olivia talks about her new documentary Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 You on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life) - Lisa will be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 10:40am.
- Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Watch Keke on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Bob Odenkirk (The Larry Sanders Show) - Bob is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Nathan Lane (Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!) - Nathan chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Kym Whitley (Young & Hungry/Animal Practice/Sparks) - Kym guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect/Suddenly Susan) - Sherri guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Maggie Q (Pivoting) - Maggie is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- John Cho (Selfie/Go On/Kitchen Confidential/Off Centre) - John stops by to chat about his first middle grade novel, Troublemaker, on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Joe Jonas (Jonas) - Joe talks about Becoming a Popstar on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Second Generation Wayans) and Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Regina and Wanda talk about the Road to the Oscars on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, March 20
The Simpsons - "Portrait of a Lackey on Fire" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Smithers finds true love with a famous fashion designer, but his new relationship may destroy Springfield.
Welcome to Flatch - "Pilot" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The whole town attends the annual Scarecrow Festival, where cousins and best friends Kelly and Shrub compete in the festival events.
The Simpsons - "Bart the Cold Kid" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Bart befriends a famous kid influencer who owns an ultra-cool skate wear brand, Homer leads a rebellion of loser dads against them.
The Great North - "You've Got Math Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Honeybee agrees to help Moon with his school problems, only to learn that something else is on his mind; the rest of the family deals with a moose problem.
Bob's Burgers - "Ancient Behavin" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After feeling slighted by a teacher during a special Ancient Greece unit, Louise, Millie and Regular-Sized Rudy take matters into their own hands to restore justice; Bob gets a room of his own.
Family Guy - "Hard Boiled Meg" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Meg is invigorated by her new role as a getaway driver; Quagmire can't rid himself of the hiccups and implores Peter to kill him.
Monday, March 21
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Man Code" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Calvin discovers his friend, Lorenzo, (Bill Bellamy), is harboring a secret, he struggles with whether to share the info with Tina. Also, Dave becomes concerned about Gemma’s growing closeness to a coach at her school.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Dottie and Goodwin question Bob’s ability to lead under pressure when the successful MaxDot television commercial generates more business than they can handle. Also, Abishola is unsure if Bob’s newfound success is worth it if it means he’s never home.
Tuesday, March 22
Abbott Elementary - "Open House" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
It’s Open House night at Abbott Elementary, and while Janine prepares to meet her struggling student’s mother, the rest of the faculty uses the time to relax. Gregory is taken aback when he learns how Ava got the principal job, and later, Barbara’s daughter’s visit creates a commotion in more ways than one.
black-ish - "And the Winner Is..." (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Dre gets news that he’s been nominated for an Ad World Award but may have to miss an important family function if he attends. Meanwhile, Olivia returns from Yale to visit Junior who has a full day of L.A. fun planned for their visit.
Young Rock - "Seven Bucks" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calgary, 1996: Dwayne struggles to find his footing on the Calgary Stampeders practice squad; fearing he'll be cut, he spends a life-changing day with a teammate; in 2032, an online troll threatens Dwayne's presidential campaign.
Mr. Mayor - "Mayor Daddy" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Mikaela learns that her award for flattening the homelessness curve is based on a lie; Neil's excitement about the I-Team causes his original staff to act out like children, so he attempts to appease them.
Wednesday, March 23
The Goldbergs - "The Strangest Affair of All Time" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Murray goes out of town, Jane Bales (Leslie Grossman) attempts to make a power grab at the Ottoman Empire, forcing Beverly to retaliate. Meanwhile, Adam is thrilled to learn that Dave Kim (Kenny Ridwan) also plans to attend NYU. The excitement is short-lived when Adam weighs the cost of his popularity after the two agree to be college roommates.
The Wonder Years - "Jobs and Hangouts" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The coming-of-age story of a 12-year-old Black boy in Montgomery, Ala., in the late 1960s, as told by his adult self.
The Conners - "Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After a sudden turn of events, the Conner family is forced to face the daily struggles of life in a way they never have before. This iconic family continues to demonstrate that laughter, conversation and love can overcome anything.
Home Economics - "Workout Leggings, $29" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A look at the heartwarming, yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship between three adult siblings: one in the 1%, one middle-class and one barely holding on.
Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "What's in a Payne Name" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
With Lisa and Malik home with the new baby and Janine's plane status still unknown, tensions are very high; Ella and Miranda welcome the couple and the newborn home while Curtis, C.J., and Calvin are elsewhere.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Forgive and Forgive" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After Lindor gets arrested, Jeremy tries to assist in getting him released.
Thursday, March 24
Call Me Kat - "Call Me a McCluckhead" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Sheila convinces Kat and Oscar to join her on a double date with a man who owns a local chain restaurant; Randi and Max adjust to their new rooming situation.
Welcome to Flatch - "Jesus Take the Wheel" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Kelly starts a ride-sharing business called "Kuber," and enlists Shrub as her business partner; Shrub seeks attention from Beth; Cheryl investigates the missing town sign.
grown-ish - "Empire State of Mind" (Freeform, 10:00PM ET/PT)
It's graduation day, and the Johnson family isn't going to miss Zoey's big day; the crew comes together to celebrate their four years together and toast to their post-graduation plans.
Atlanta - "Three Slaps" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Revisiting a troubled kid 50 years later.
Friday, March 25
Raven's Home - "Escape Pal-Catraz" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A trip to Alcatraz gets Booker, Ivy and Neil into trouble; after a vision of unsafe practices at the Chill Grill, Raven decides to run the restaurant to prevent a catastrophe.
Saturday, March 26
none scheduled
Sunday, March 27
The Simpsons - "Mothers and Other Strangers" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Teenage Homer and Grampa take a road trip to look for his mom.
Welcome to Flatch - "Jesus Take the Wheel" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Kelly starts a ride-sharing business called "Kuber," and enlists Shrub as her business partner; Shrub seeks attention from Beth; Cheryl investigates the missing town sign.
The Simpsons - "Pretty Whittle Liar" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Cletus discovers that his wife, Brandine, has been hiding a secret love -- of learning.
The Great North - "As Goldie as It Gets" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Ham befriends an older woman who loves to party; Judy takes up pottery and is not great at it.
Bob's Burgers - "Interview With a Pop-pop-pire" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Big Bob comes to dinner so that Tina can interview him for a school project; the family members take turns coming up with their own versions of an infamous tree incident that happened to Pop Pop in his younger years.
Family Guy - "Prescription Heroine" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After Brian sustains an injury, Lois gets hooked on his painkillers; Cleveland refurbishes Peter's pingpong table, which becomes the hot spot in the neighborhood.
Saturday, March 19, 2022
SitcomsOnline Digest: Amazon Buys MGM; This Is Us Star Cast in ABC Comedy Pilot
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of a new acquisition of MGM (but is it real this time?), the renewal of an ABC comedy favorite, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Amazon has purchased MGM, or so we think, as previous "sales" of MGM to Turner in the 80s and Sony in 2006 have turned out to not be what they seem. (NPR)
- With the NBC series This Is Us coming to an end, cast members are in high demand for other new series, and this week we're hearing about Chris Sullivan being cast in a pilot for ABC. (Deadline)
- Although a Quantum Leap reboot is in the works for Peacock with a whole new cast, Scott Bakula is looking to return to the NBC primetime lineup as star and executive producer in a series in which he will be playing a much different role. (TVLine)
- With all of the reboots that are in the works (including many that don't quite make it to TV), it's easy to forget what is being worked on, but there is an Early Edition reboot in the works and it now has an actress attached to the starring role. (Deadline)
- The executive producer of Dancing with the Stars is out, and former host Tom Bergeron (who was fired by the same executive producer) had something to say about it. (Deadline)
- In maybe one of the most unsurprising renewals of the season, ABC has renewed Abbott Elementary for a second season. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 19 - MARCH 25)
- Atlanta returns with a new season on Thursday on FX.
- Although it isn't a rare thing for them to do, E! is having a Saved by the Bell marathon this weekend.
- Decades has a binge of feature films (and two part episodes of hour long series) this weekend.
Friday, March 18, 2022
Fri-Yay: Abbott Elementary Renewal - Does This Spell a Bright Future for ABC Sitcoms?; The Flight Attendant Returns April 21
by Vincent
This week, it was announced that ABC renewed Abbott Elementary for a second season. Abbott Elementary has been a commercial success, averaging a 2.9 rating in MP35 ratings (which tracks ratings over the course of 35 days of all linear/digital usage). Its streaming numbers are quite impressive. There is a lot of hope that this could be ABC's new flagship sitcom, which it was in need of after the end of Modern Family and the popularity decline of The Conners (which is in its fourth season).
So once again, it seems ABC is the place to be for high quality and popular sitcoms. This has been nearly a decade of dominance in comedy for ABC, and it shows no signs of stopping soon. CBS may be coming close if it develops more shows like Ghosts, the other big bright shining star of this season. But for now, ABC is leading the way (with more unique comedies potentially on their way like the pilot Josep).
Season two of the critically acclaimed Max Original dark comedy series The Flight Attendant debuts Thursday, April 21 with two episodes on HBO Max. The eight-episode season continues with two new episodes on Thursday, April 28, followed by one episode weekly concluding Thursday, May 26. In the new season, Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) is living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset in her spare time. But when an overseas assignment leads her to inadvertently witness a murder, she becomes entangled in another international intrigue. The season filmed in Los Angeles, Berlin and Reykjavik. Returning series regulars Kaley Cuoco, Zosia Mamet, Griffin Matthews, Deniz Akdeniz and Rosie Perez. Returning recurring guest stars T.R. Knight, Yasha Jackson and Audrey Grace Marshall. The season also stars new series regulars Mo McRae, Callie Hernandez and JJ Soria, as well as new recurring guest stars Alanna Ubach, Cheryl Hines, Jessie Ennis, Mae Martin, Margaret Cho, Santiago Cabrera, Sharon Stone and Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Friday, December 13
Happy's Place - "Dear Jack" (NBC, 9:15PM ET/PT)
When Bobbie catches Isabella doing a slow-fade breakup with her long-distance boyfriend, she convinces her to send a Dear John letter; Steve brings in a review praising Chef Emmett's cooking and acknowledging the tavern's bartender, "Abby."
Lopez vs Lopez - "Lopez vs Dateline" (NBC, 9:45PM ET/PT)
When George's controversial new appliance turns up dead, he mounts a true-crime investigation; Chance tests the bounds of honesty with his family.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Splitting the Hairs" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will; Abishola and Kemi's friendship is tested after Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "There's My Nigerians" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.
Children Ruin Everything - "Bedtime" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When James finds an old game console, he and Astrid attempt to find free time to play; but a bedtime routine threatens to eat up all the time between when the kids are supposed to be in bed and when Astrid and James have to go to bed themselves.
Children Ruin Everything - "Drama" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Astrid and James struggle to hold onto their identities while raising their two young children in the city.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 9)
Friday, December 13
- Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Watch Kerry on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jimmy O. Yang (Interior Chinatown/Space Force/Silicon Valley) - Jimmy appears on repeats of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC and on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Milana Vayntrub (Other Space), Jessica Lowe (Wrecked) and Jason Ritter (Another Period/The Class) - Milana, Jessica and Jason are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Spin City/Mad About You) and Fred Armisen (Los Espookys/Forever/Final Space) - NBC's Today catches up with Richard and Fred in the 9am hour.
- Zosia Mamet (Laid/Girls) - Zosia talks about Laid on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Christian Slater (Breaking In) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Christian and Sarah are sitting down with Drew to talk all about working together on Dexter: Original Sin on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Lisa Kudrow (No Good Deed/HouseBroken/Web Therapy/The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa talks about chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Tom Selleck (The Closer) and Donnie Wahlberg (Return of the Mac) - Tom and Donnie discuss the series finale of Blue Bloods on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Nancy McKeon (The Facts of Life/Can't Hurry Love) - Nancy will be on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
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 UHD)
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)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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