Thursday, May 19, 2022

The CW Upfront 2022-23: Fall 2022 Schedule; Rick and Morty Returns as Anime on Adult Swim

The CW 2022-23

Fall 2022


Mondays
8:00PM All American
9:00PM All American: Homecoming

Tuesdays
8:00PM The Winchesters (NEW!)
9:00PM Professionals (NEW!)

Wednesdays
8:00PM DC's Stargirl (New Night)
9:00PM Kung Fu

Thursdays
8:00PM Walker
9:00PM Walker: Independence (NEW!)

Fridays
8:00PM Penn & Teller: Fool Us
9:00PM Whose Line Is It Anyway?
9:30PM Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Saturdays
8:00PM Magic with the Stars (NEW!)
9:00PM World's Funniest Animals
9:30PM World's Funniest Animals

Sundays
8:00PM Family Law (NEW!)
9:00PM Coroner (New Night)


Unscheduled Mid-Season 2023:

New Drama: Gotham Knights
New Reality/Unscripted: Recipe for Disaster
Returning Drama: The Flash (Season 9), Nancy Drew (Season 4), Riverdale (Season 7), Superman & Lois (Season 3)
Returning Reality/Unscripted: Masters of Illusion (Season 9)

NOTES: The CW Network will launch its seven-night 2022-23 primetime schedule in the Fall of 2022 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 is also joining forces with the United States Surgeon General on his effort to tackle the number one issue facing America’s youth: mental health. Working closely with Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, the network will be launching a new initiative next season that will address this important issue by developing storylines across its programming, collaborating with advertisers and affiliates and using the network’s expansive social media reach to engage directly with viewers.

The CW also has five original scripted series on deck for its 2023 midseason, including the new series Gotham Knights, as well as the returning hits The Flash (Season 9), Nancy Drew (Season 4) and Superman & Lois (Season 3), plus the new alternative series Recipe for Disaster and returning series Masters of Illuison (Season 9). The CW will also bid farewell to the cultural sensation Riverdale when it returns for its seventh and final season this midseason.

Additionally, every episode from the upcoming 2022-23 season of All-American Homecoming Coroner, DC's Stargirl, Family Law, Gotham Knights, Kung Fu, Nancy Drew, Professionals, Superman & Louis, Walker, Walker Independence and The Wichesters as well as Magic with the Stars, Masters of Illusion, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and World's Funniest Animals will be available to stream on The CW’s free ad-supported App following its broadcast on The CW Network.

Discuss The CW's 2022-23 lineup and view the full press release.


Rick and Morty: The Anime & Ninja Kamui

Adult Swim, the leader in adult animation and #1 destination for young adults, announced the greenlight of two all-new anime series: Rick and Morty: The Anime from director Takashi Sano (Tower of God) and Ninja Kamui from director Sunghoo Park (God of High School, Jujutsu Kaisen). Both series are in production and will premiere on Adult Swim and HBO Max. Based on the Emmy-award-winning adult animated series, Rick and Morty: The Anime is a 10-episode adventure debuting on Adult Swim and HBO Max. Sano previously directed two anime shorts, "Rick and Morty vs. Genocider" and "Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil)," which received widespread fan and critical acclaim upon release, generating over 10 million combined views on Adult Swim digital platforms.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, October 24

Vampirina: Teenage Vampire - " First Heartbeat" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Vee reconnects with Billie (from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place) and gets a surprise visit from the Vampire Council. Meanwhile, Britney is mad at Elijah for forgetting their plans.

Vampirina: Teenage Vampire - "First Power Trip" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Vee, Sophie, Elijah and Britney compete to be Millie Eyelash's opening act. Meanwhile, Demi is forced to protect Dean Merriweather.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 20)

Friday, October 24

  • Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Watch Tom on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Jennifer Lopez (South Central) - Jennifer appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Bette Midler (Bette) - Bette is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Tim Meadows (DMV/Schooled/No Activity/Son of Zorn/Mr. Box Office/The Bill Engvall Show) - Tim appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Reneé Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls) - Reneé is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Christian Slater (Breaking In) - Christian appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Roy Wood Jr. (Sullivan & Son) - Roy talks about The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Brie Larson (United States of Tara/Raising Dad) - Brie and Courtney McBroom tell Drew about their new cookbook – and make a delicious dish for her in the kitchen on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer chats about his Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valderrama podcast on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

Frasier (2023) - Season Two Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered) Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray) Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season

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