Friday, July 28, 2023
TBS Back to School Marathons; HBO Renews The Righteous Gemstones for Season 4
In some parts of the country, it is actually almost back to school time in a few weeks (weird, right?). TBS will showcase three sitcom marathons. On Saturday, August 12, Bob's Burgers Back to School Marathon on TBS airs from 8:00pm to 10:30pm ET/PT. Then the next day on Sunday, August 13, it is a Friends Back to School Marathon on TBS from 12:00pm to 6:00pm ET/PT and then The Big Bang Theory Back to School Marathon on TBS from 6:00pm to 10:00pm ET/PT.
HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed original comedy series The Righteous Gemstones for a fourth season. Created by Danny McBride, the series concludes its nine-episode third season July 30. The first three seasons are available to stream on Max. The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work. When the spoiled Gemstone children finally get their wish to take control of the Church, they discover leadership is harder than they imagined and that their extravagant lifestyle comes with a heavy price.
Season 3 cast: Danny McBride as Jesse Gemstone, Adam Devine as Kelvin Gemstone, John Goodman as Eli Gemstone, Edi Patterson as Judy Gemstone, Cassidy Freeman as Amber Gemstone, Tim Baltz as BJ, Tony Cavalero as Keefe Chambers, Greg Alan Williams as Martin Imari, Skyler Gisondo as Gideon Gemstone, Walton Goggins as Baby Billy Freeman, Jennifer Nettles as Aimee-Leigh Gemstone, James DuMont as Chad, Jody Hill as Levi, Troy Anthony Hogan as Matthew, Valyn Hall as Tiffany Freeman, Kelton DuMont as Pontious Gemstone, Gavin Munn as Abraham Gemstone, Steve Zahn as Peter Montgomery, Stephen Dorff as Vance Simkins, Shea Whigham as Dusty Daniels, Kristen Johnston as May-May, Lukas Haas as Chuck, Robert Oberst as Karl, Stephen Schneider as Stephen, Iliza Shlesinger as Shay Marigold, Sturgill Simpson as Marshall, and Casey Wilson as Kristy.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, May 8
Abbott Elementary - "Mother's Day" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Barbara invites Gregory to her family’s Mother’s Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.
The Conners - "Fire and Vice" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A fire at Ben’s hardware store causes a major setback for the family. Meanwhile, Becky feels enormous pressure to help every single patient at her mental health facility internship.
Animal Control - "Beagles and Lemurs" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Frank's investigation reaches a thrilling conclusion; Emily finds herself in an awkward position when she realizes she still has feelings for Shred.
Family Guy - "Baby, It's Cold Inside" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Peter is emasculated when, on their anniversary, he abandons Lois amidst a shark attack; Stewie finds a mini fridge and lives the dorm lifestyle.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 6)
Wednesday, May 8
- Chris Perfetti (Abbott Elementary) - Watch Chris on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Casey Wilson (The Righteous Gemstones/Black Monday/The Hotwives/Marry Me/Happy Endings) and Jessica St. Clair (Space Force/Playing House/Best Friends Forever) - Casey and Jessica are guests on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10:15pm on Bravo.
- Lena Waithe (Master of None) - Lena talks about The Chi on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Ricky Martin (Palm Royale) - Ricky chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Tom Selleck (The Closer) - Tom talks about You Never Know: A Memoir on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany tells Sherri about her new book, I Curse You with Joy, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Rachael Harris (Surviving Jack/In the Motherhood/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael talks about Netflix's Mother of the Bride on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD/Blu-ray
12/05 - Father Knows Best - The Complete Series
12/05 - The Odd Couple - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/12 - The Dick Van Dyke Show - The Complete Series
12/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
12/12 - That Girl - The Complete Series
12/15 - Letterkenny - Season 11
12/19 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Official Restored Complete Series
12/22 - Three's Company - The Official 40th Anniversary Collection (includes The Ropers and Three's a Crowd)
01/09 - South Park - Seasons 11-15 (Blu-ray)
01/16 - Ghosts (UK) - Season Five
02/13 - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/27 - The Really Loud House - Season One
03/12 - Ghosts (UK) - The Complete Series
03/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
03/12 - Rick and Morty - Season 7 (Blu-ray Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
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