SitcomsOnline Digest: Fall Broadcast Network Lineups Out; The CW Looking to Get Back Into Sitcom Business

Saturday, May 21, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Fall Broadcast Network Lineups Out; The CW Looking to Get Back Into Sitcom Business

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's been a busy week with the upfront and new fall schedules (unless you're Fox), and we've got some of the highlights here. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Fall primetime lineups are in! Unless you're Fox, that is. (Deadline)
The CW is about to fall under new ownership, with both the C (CBS) and the W (Warner Bros) leaving the partnership, and they're hoping to get back into the sitcom business with this change. (Deadline)
Tooning Out the News is moving from streaming media to cable, as it comes to Comedy Central (though it will still air on Paramount+). (Deadline)
A Rick and Morty anime spinoff? It looks like it is happening. (Hollywood Reporter)
We've said before that Saturday Night Live might be having some cast changes for next season, and now we're getting details and it looks like the show may be changing significantly for next season. (Deadline)
Pete Davidson already has his next role lined up, and Edie Falco will be playing his mother. (People)
Even though Fox did not announce a fall lineup, we have their renewals. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 21 - MAY 27)

Decades is hosting a binge of The Flintstones this weekend.
Season finales are all around next week, including the CBS Monday night lineup and the Fox Sunday night lineup.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, March 19

Animal Control - "Dragons and Dognappers" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Rob Gronkowski returns and asks the team for help rehoming a zebra; Emily and Shred's first date goes awry when they unexpectedly run into Daisy and Patel on their night out; Frank must defend Templeton when Templeton is accused of dognapping.

Going Dutch - "Farmer's Mark-tet Offensive" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a messy breakup, the Colonel and Katja find themselves going to war between the town and the base; Capt. Maggie tries to de-escalate the tension between the two ex-lovers and negotiate a truce.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 16)

Thursday, March 19

Sarah Shahi (Teachers) - Catch Sarah on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Michelle Pfeiffer (Delta House) - Michelle appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Matt Braunger (Up All Night) - Matt is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Andy Cohen interviews Sarah on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. She can also be heard on the Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM.
Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Linda talks about DTF St. Louis on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Riz Ahmed (Bait) - Riz tells Sherri about his new comedy series Bait on Prime Video on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Ryan Michelle Bathe (First Wives Club/Retired at 35) - Ryan Michelle talks about Hulu's Paradise on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.