SitcomsOnline.com News Blog: September 2023

Saturday, September 30, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: WGA Strike Officially Over; ABC Cancels Home Economics

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, the strike is over... well, half of it anyway. We're learning when late night talk shows will be returning (hint: it's very soon), we have news of the cancellation of an ABC sitcom, and discovering a long list of series that will be removed from Hulu very soon, today to be specific. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

The WGA strike has finally come to a close, and late night talk shows are planning to come back on Monday night, but don't expect a lot of scripted material just yet as SAG-AFTRA still has an ongoing strike. (CNN)
It seems that Saturday Night Live might be able to return before the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, as that strike does not affect the show, but nothing official has been said. (Deadline)
ABC has cancelled Home Economics, a series that was previously on the bubble. (Hollywood Reporter)
Byron Allen made a $10 billion offer to buy ABC (and a few other things) from Disney, but despite that talk, it seems that Disney just isn't interested, yet, but that doesn't mean a sale is off the table. (Deadline)
Would you like more Deal or No Deal? What if it were on an island and hosted by Joe Manganiello? (Entertainment Weekly)
We have said over and over again that DVDs offer permanence that streaming doesn't offer, and this week, we have learned that Hulu is pulling a number of series from the service effective today, including Ally McBeal, The Practice, Hill Street Blues, The Bob Newhart Show, Better Off Ted, and Arrested Development. (Deadline)
However, Hulu is adding Moonlighting soon. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 6)

Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Abbott and Costello Show this weekend.
All of your favorite Fox animated hits return on Sunday night, including The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers.
Magnum, PI and Quantum Leap return for new seasons on Thursday night, with Magnum, PI making the move from CBS to NBC for the new season.

Friday, September 29, 2023

Lifetime Announces New Thrillers; Big Mouth Season 7 Trailer

You're Not Supposed To Be Here - Chrishell Stause and Diora Baird

Lifetime announces all-new thriller You're Not Supposed to Be Here debuting November 4 at 8p/7c, Chrishell Stause and Diora Baird star as a lesbian couple headed on a babymoon to a remote mountain town that isn't as peaceful as it seems. The movie, filmed earlier this year prior to the strikes, was developed from a concept from Lauren Caster, who won The WrapWomen and Lifetime PitchFest for Emerging Female Filmmakers in 2021, as part of Lifetime's Broader Focus initiative that supports female creatives. Lifetime also announces all-new thriller featuring real-life partners Jenna Dewan (The Rookie) and Tony and Grammy winner Steve Kazee (The Rookie, Shameless) to star and executive produce Devil On My Doorstep. The movie, filmed earlier this year prior to the strikes, is part of Dewan's overall production deal with Lifetime via her Everheart Productions with Kyle McNally, who is also an executive producer. Devil On My Doorstep is the story of an influencer who becomes the object of affection and obsession by more than one person. The movie also stars Rachel Lindsay (The Bachelorette, Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel) in her feature acting debut and Lyndon Smith (National Treasure: Edge of History) and will air on November 11 at 8p/7c.

Big Mouth

The trailer is out for the new season of Netflix's animated hit Big Mouth. Season seven of Big Mouth follows the now teenage students of Bridgeton middle school as they make their way to high school. Change is the only constant as each character is faced with a new school, new friends, new adversaries, and new Hormone Monsters. The penultimate season of Big Mouth premieres globally on October 20, 2023. Megan Thee Stallion, Lupita Nyong'o, Zazie Beetz, Padma Lakshmi, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Billy Porter and more to guest star in season 7 of Big Mouth. Plus an original song by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

New Season of Wolf Like Me on Peacock; Max Original Animated Series Debuts October 19

Peacock has released the trailer for the second season of half-hour comedy-drama Wolf Like Me. In the second season of Wolf Like Me, Mary (Isla Fisher) and Gary (Josh Gad) leap into the next phase of their relationship, facing their biggest challenge yet: pregnancy. As much as the two try to have a "normal" pregnancy, it seems impossible with so many questions looming over them. Will their child be a human or a wolf? Just how long can they keep things secret from the rest of their family? Will what happened in the outback come back to haunt them? And with Mary's former professor, Anton (Edgar Ramirez), suddenly in the picture, can their relationship withstand newly unearthed secrets from Mary's past?

The new season is streaming October 19 on Peacock. Seven episodes will air. The series stars Isla Fisher, Josh Gad, Ariel Donoghue, Edgar Ramirez, Emma Lung, Anthony Taufa, and Honour Latukefu.

Scavengers Reign

The Max Original animated series Scavengers Reign debuts with three episodes Thursday, October 19 followed by three episodes weekly through November 9 on Max. In this expansion of the 2016 animated short film Scavengers, Scavengers Reign follows several groups of survivors as they attempt to navigate a way off this strange planet where the laws of physics as we know them do not apply. In this surreal sci-fi animated series from creators Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner, the remaining crew of a damaged interstellar freighter ship find themselves stranded on a beautiful, yet unforgiving alien planet where they must survive long enough to escape or be rescued. As the survivors struggle to locate their downed ship and missing crewmates, their new home reveals a hostile world allowed to thrive without human interference. Cast: Starring Sunita Mani, Wunmi Mosaku, and Alia Shawkat. Guest starring Pollyanna McIntosh, Sepideh Moafi, and Dash Williams.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Moonlighting Coming to Hulu; Showtime Announces Date for The Curse

An '80s classic is coming to Hulu on October 10. For the very first time, all 67 episodes of Moonlighting, starring Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis, will be available to stream, complete with the original Grammy-nominated title track recording by Al Jarreau. Each classic episode has been remastered in HD from the original film source. When former fashion model Maddie Hayes goes broke and finds that one of her few remaining assets is ownership of the Blue Moon Detective Agency, she's tempted to liquidate it until she meets the quirky employees and gets involved in their even quirkier cases. The series starred Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, and Curtis Armstrong.

The Curse

Showtime announced that its highly anticipated series The Curse will premiere on streaming and on demand for all Showtime and Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers on Friday, November 10, before making its on-air debut on Showtime on Sunday, November 12, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Showtime also has unveiled an expanded look at images from the series, which will have its world premiere at the 2023 New York Film Festival on Thursday, October 12, screening the first three episodes. The Curse is a genre-bending series that explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring in their new home-improvement show. The series stars Emma Stone (La La Land), Nathan Fielder (The Rehearsal) and Benny Safdie (Oppenheimer). Guest stars include Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi, Emmy nominee Corbin Bernsen, and Constance Shulman.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Rick and Morty Season 7 Trailer; Fox's Krapopolis Debuts Well

Season 7 of Rick and Morty premieres Sunday, Oct. 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim and the trailer is released. Rick and Morty is the hit adult animated series that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. A global phenomenon, the seventh season of Rick and Morty will debut in over 134 countries in 38 languages. In the U.S., new episodes will be available for purchase from digital retailers the day after they premiere on Adult Swim. The new season will also be available to stream in 2024.

Krapopolis

Fox's all-new animated series, Krapopolis, premiered well after an NFL lead-in delivering a 1.2 Live + Same Day rating among Adults 18-49 and 3.6 million Total Viewers and is television's most-watched animation series to debut over the past decade. Dan Harmon's most-watched animated series telecast ever. The #1 entertainment telecast since the post-Super Bowl Next Level Chef premiere (2/12/23, excluding award ceremonies). The #1 original comedy telecast of 2023 (beating the debut of the Night Court re-boot, 1/17/23). The #1 entertainment program among Adults 18-49 for the week of September 18, marking the first time in nearly 25 years an animation series debut was the week's highest-rated entertainment program (since Family Guy's series debut, 1/31/99; excluding summer premieres).

Set in mythical Ancient Greece, the series centers on a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters that tries to run one of the world's first cities without killing each other. Tyrannis, the mortal son of a goddess, is the benevolent king of Krapopolis and is trying to survive in a city that lives up to its name. Deliria is Tyrannis' mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended Olympian family -- forged in patricide and infidelity -- she's known as the trashy one. Shlub, Tyrannis' father, is oversexed and underemployed and claims to be an artist and has literally never paid for anything, in any sense of the word, for his entire life. Stupendous is Tyrannis' half-sister, daughter of Deliria and a cyclops. Hippocampus is Tyrannis' half-brother, the offspring of Shlub and a mermaid, and, obviously, a hot mess, biologically speaking.

Monday, September 25, 2023

Laff Fall 2023 Schedule with Last Man Standing and Man with a Plan; Upload Returns October 20

Starting today, Laff will add Last Man Standing and Man with a Plan to its comedy line-up. Last Man Standing will air weekdays from 12-2pm & 7-9pm and Man with a Plan will air for an hour from 2-3pm & 11pm-12am. Man with a Plan will enter syndication for the first time. It has 69 episodes and aired originally from 2016-2020 on CBS. Man with a Plan stars Golden Globe Award winner Matt LeBlanc in a comedy about a contractor who starts spending more time with his kids when his wife goes back to work and discovers the truth every parent eventually realizes: their little angels are maniacs. Adam (LeBlanc) feels fully equipped to take on more parenting responsibilities while his self-assured wife, Andi, returns to the work force after being a stay at home mom for 13 years. Of course Last Man Standing aired from 2011-2021 (on ABC, then Fox) starring Tim Allen and airs on various networks in reruns along with local syndication.

Laff will continue to air According to Jim, Home Improvement, That '70s Show, Grounded for Life, Everybody Hates Chris, and ALF on weekdays. On Saturday mornings, they air The Ghost and Mrs. Muir from 6am-10am.

Upload

Prime Video released the official Season Three trailer and key art for fan-favorite sci-fi comedy series Upload. Upload returns for another season of clever, future forecasting, and absurdly relatable comedy Friday, October 20 on Prime Video. Two episodes will premiere each Friday until the season finale on November 10. The eight-episode season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Fans can catch up on the first two seasons of Upload right now on Prime Video.

Upload is a sci-fi comedy series from Emmy-winning writer Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation, King of the Hill), set in a technologically advanced future where holographic phones, self-driving vehicles, AI assistance, and 3D food printers are the norm. And, forget about dying - instead, you'll be "uploaded" to a virtual reality afterlife, and enjoy all the comforts of a world-class resort. Provided you can afford it. In Upload Season Three, we pick back up with Nora and freshly downloaded Nathan as they navigate their relationship, while racing to stop the mysterious conspiracy that threatens to destroy millions of lives. Can they shut down Freeyond, and finally have a real life together? Or is it just a matter of time until Nathan's head explodes? Meanwhile, in Lakeview, a backup copy of Nathan has been activated and Ingrid's not about to let this second chance at love slip away. Back in the real world, Aleesha rises through the ranks of Horizen by managing AI education, and falls into a new romantic relationship. And Luke, all alone in Lakeview, is forced to come up with the funds to pay for his stay in paradise, driving him to work in The Grey Zone.

The series was created and showrun by Greg Daniels, who also serves as executive producer along with Howard Klein and Jeff Blitz. Series stars: Robbie Amell as Nathan, Andy Allo as Nora, Kevin Bigley as Luke, Allegra Edwards as Ingrid, Zainab Johnson as Aleesha, and Owen Daniels as A.I. Guy.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 25, 2023)

It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of September 25-29, 2023, 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, September 25

Eddie Murphy (The PJs) - Watch Eddie on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place/Barry) - D'Arcy is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Idris Elba (Turn Up Charlie) - Idris appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Woody Harrelson (Cheers) - Woody is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jon Lovitz (Mr. Box Office/NewsRadio/Foley Square) - Jon is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Kelly Ripa (Hope & Faith) and Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith) - E! News has interviews with Kelly and Mark at 11pm on E!.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys with Kids/Entourage) - Jamie-Lynn appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 3:30am on Bravo.
Kerry Washington (Unprisoned) - Kerry talks about her new book Thicker than Water: A Memoir on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Punkie Johnson (After Life) - Punkie talks about her podcast Love Thang with Punkie Johnson on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke talks about her Big Boss album and tour on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.

Tuesday, September 26

Tina Fey (Only Murders in the Building/30 Rock) - Catch Tina on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
J. B. Smoove (Blockbuster/Curb Your Enthusiasm/The Millers/'Til Death), Al Madrigal (Lopez vs Lopez/About a Boy/Gary Unmarried/Welcome to the Captain) and Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - J. B., Al and Whitney are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke talks about her new album and tour, Big Boss Tour, her platform, KeyTV, and new motherhood on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Tiffani Thiessen (Saved by the Bell/Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Tiffani discusses her latest cookbook, Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers, on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Pamela Anderson (Stacked/Home Improvement) - Pamela is taking over the whole show and telling Drew all about her career and what she's up to now on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Sam Jay (Bust Down) - Sam will be on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kerry Washington (Unprisoned) - Kerry talks about her new book Thicker than Water: A Memoir on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny talks about The Masked Singer on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Christopher Knight (The Brady Bunch) - Christopher will be on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:40am.

Wednesday, September 27

Howie Mandel (Good Grief) - Watch Howie on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Jim is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Spin City/Mad About You) - Richard appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Billy Gardell (Bob Hearts Abishola/Mike & Molly/Yes, Dear) - Billy is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) and Heather Dubrow (Stark Raving Mad/Jenny/Life with Roger) - Jenny and Heather are guests on Watch What Happens: Live at 3:30am on Bravo. Jenny talks all about the 10th season of the hit Fox reality show, The Masked Singer, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Leslie Odom Jr. (Love in the Time of Corona/Big Dady) - Leslie will be on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso/Krapopolis) - Hannah unpacks her role on the new series Krapopolis on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Matthew A. Cherry (Young Love) - Matthew talks about Max's Young Love on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Peter Facinelli (Nurse Jackie) - Peter will be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.

Thursday, September 28

George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R (1984-1985) - Catch George on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He joins Drew for the entire show opening up about meeting the love of his life Amal, revealing the sweet thing they still do for each other to this day, their engagement story and more on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Eva Longoria (Telenovela) - Eva appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Hank Azaria (The Simpsons/Brockmire/Free Agents/Herman's Head) - Hank is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Diane Morgan (After Life) - Diane appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Sebastian Maniscalco (How to Be a Bookie) and Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie/Corporate) - Sebastian and Baron are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Garcelle Beauvais (Survival of the Thickest/The Jamie Foxx Show) - E! News has an interview with Garcelle at 11pm on E!.
Kerry Washington (Unprisoned) - Kerry is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
Ed Begley Jr. (Young Sheldon/Your Family or Mine/Gary Unmarried/Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)) - Ed talks about his new book To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It! A Memoir on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Tiffani Thiessen (Saved by the Bell/Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Tiffani discusses her latest cookbook, Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers, on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Sam Jay (Bust Down) - Sam talks about her just-released HBO comedy special, Salute Me or Shoot Me, on Sherri, so check your local listings.

Friday, September 29

Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) - Watch Amy on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lea Michele (The Mayor) - Lea is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Nathan Lane (Only Murders in the Building/Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!/One of the Boys) - Nathan appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Margaret Cho (All-American Girl) and Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite) - Margaret and Maria are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton will be on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, September 24

Krapopolis - "All Hail the Goddess of Likeability" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Asskill threatens to attack Krapopolis, Tyrannis tries to use diplomacy to stop him; Deliria decides to build a temple to herself.

Krapopolis - "The Stuperbowl" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Stupendous and Hippocampus give a trojan horse to the Asskillians.

The Villains of Valley View - "The Promposal" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When teenage supervillain Havoc stands up to the head of the League of Villains, her family members are forced to change their identities and relocate to a sleepy Texas suburb.

Bunk'd: Learning the Ropes - "Me, Myself, and A.I." (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Lou, Parker, Noah and Destiny head to Dusty Tush, Wyo., to open up a new camp at a dude ranch that they purchased from The Marshall.

Monday, September 25

Son of a Critch - "Particip-action" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mark is forced to participate in the school's Sports Day; Fox fights for her mother's attention and attempts to break the school record for gold medals.

Run the Burbs - "Li Xi" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT)
As they celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Andrew worries about his parents' relationship; Camille pitches her business to Andrew's mother; the kids get into trouble with their business startup.

Children Ruin Everything - "Dignity" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Following embarrassing run-ins with her boss and co-workers, Astrid feels on the back foot and disconnected from her younger co-workers; Astrid realizes her best move might be to attend a drink night with the rest of her team.

American Dad! - "Productive Panic" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Francine becomes an overnight sensation when a famous art dealer discovers her homemade pottery.

Breeders - "No Matter What: Part Two" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Jackie's health is continuing to worsen; Paul helps out a distressed Luke but finds himself in more conflict with Ally; at Baby Jay's naming party, Ava declares her love, and Paul makes an offer that will take him and Ally back in time.

Tuesday, September 26

none scheduled

Wednesday, September 27

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Big Thanks Little Thanks" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Leah tasks Sandra with making the Thanksgiving turkey, but Sandra's got no clue how to cook and there are a lot of hangry residents ready to revolt. Anastasia struggles to cope when an old friend passes away.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Super Senior" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Anastasia decides to go back to college, but quickly discovers how much things have changed since she was last on campus. The rival facility across the street challenges the Pleasant Days crew to a walk-a-thon for charity.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "By Any Means Necessary" (BET, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Chilecia becomes Jeremy's good luck charm in poker but it hinders Philip's relationship while voting differences cause an argument between all generations at the facility.

The Ms. Pat Show - "Body Aches and Body Shakes" (BET, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Brandon's past comes back to haunt him when he decides to switch his career path; Terry gets a little too friendly with a colleague at work.

Thursday, September 28

none scheduled

Friday, September 29

The Villains of Valley View - "The Haunted Jukebox" (Disney Channel, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When a haunted jukebox sends Amy and Hartley to an alternate dimension of Valley View, they must figure out how to get home before they are trapped in Monster Town forever.

Bunk'd: Learning the Ropes - "The Glitching Hour" (Disney Channel, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Noah and Megan watch a strange VHS tape that leads them to believe Jake isn't really who he seems; Lou thinks her life is a television show, and Bill and Winnie are just actors.

Saturday, September 30

none scheduled

Sunday, October 1

The Simpsons - "Homer's Crossing" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Feeling worthless at work, Homer volunteers to be a school crossing guard; when Homer's safety squad receives too much funding, the crossing guards become a force to be feared.

Krapopolis - "Wife Swamp" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tyrannis returns from a quest with a girlfriend; Hippocampus, Stupendous, and Schlub fight and then befriend a species of wolves.

Bob's Burgers - "Fight at the Not Okay Chore-ral" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Linda and Bob suggest the kids do chores, the family ends up in a showdown.

Family Guy - "Fertilized Megg" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Meg agrees to be Bruce and Jeffery's surrogate, causing a pregnant Meg to annoy her family; when the couple fails to pick up the baby, the Griffins must take care of their new family member.

Complete TV Listings

Saturday, September 23, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: An End on the Horizon for WGA Strike?; Hallmark Ready for Christmas

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're in the heart of what is the traditional debut of the fall season, but we're still in a holding pattern with the ongoing strikes... but we're finally seeing some progress on the horizon this week for on of them. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

It's starting to look like a resolution may be coming soon to end the WGA strike, but that still won't bring new scripted series to our screens since there is still an ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike that doesn't appear to be quite as close to a resolution. (CNN)
It seems that Dancing with the Stars, which was seen to be the type of show that is safe from the strikes, is not so safe after all, and ABC is considering delaying the season premiere. (Hollywood Reporter)
We're less than a month away from Hallmark's Christmas programming, and it will include plenty of new movies. (Deadline)
Vanna White is going to be sticking around on Wheel of Fortune for at least a few more years. (Deadline)
Archer is being made available on FX on-demand, in response to Spectrum dropping FXX but leaving FX on the lineup. (TVLine)
Season 34 of The Simpsons will arrive on Disney+ on October 11, just a little after the season 35 premiere on Fox. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 23 - SEPTEMBER 29)

Catchy Comedy is having a Gomer Pyle, USMC binge this weekend.
Krapopolis, the Fox animated comedy that has been talked about forever, renewed for two more seasons, and had a series premiere delayed by a year, will finally debut on Fox on Sunday... we think.
The Price is Right and Let's Make a Deal both return for a new season on Monday, in a new studio.

Friday, September 22, 2023

The Santa Clauses Season 2 Launches November 8; CBS Alters Fall Schedule

Season two of the Disney+ Original series, The Santa Clauses, from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television, will debut with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, November 8, followed by new episodes weekly. In the series' sophomore season, the Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the "family business" as Santa Claus.

In addition to Tim Allen, who will executive produce and reprise the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin, season two stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus, Devin Bright as Noel, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias as Kris Kringle, and Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas, aka The Mad Santa. Matilda Lawler will also reprise her role of Santa's chief of staff, Betty, as a recurring guest star along with Marta Kessler as Olga, Liam Kyle as Gary, Isabella Bennett as Edie, Sasha Knight as Crouton, Ruby Jay as Riley, Mia Lynn Bangunan as Pontoon, and Laura San Giacomo as La Befana, the Christmas Witch.

Buddy Games

CBS has altered its fall schedule a bit again. Buddy Games will have a special airing on Thursday, Sept. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) instead of its previous time on Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). It will be followed by Big Brother (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and The Challenge: USA (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). NCIS: Sydney will now air on a new day and time, premiering Tuesday, Nov. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) instead of the previously announced airdate (Monday, Nov 13, 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) followed by encores of NCIS (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and FBI True moving an hour later to a new time period (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Penn & Teller: Fool Us Gets New Return Date; Netflix's Unicorn Academy Premieres November 2

The CW Network announced that Penn & Teller: Fool Us will premiere its upcoming 10th season on Friday, October 27 (8:00-9:00pm ET). The new season of the hit magic competition series welcomes author and actress Brooke Burke (Dancing with the Stars, Melissa & Joey) as host. Penn & Teller: Fool Us is a one-hour competition series celebrating magic and featuring the legendary duo Penn & Teller. On each episode of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The remote studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. Penn & Teller see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. The studio audience knows there are no camera tricks, secret edits or helpful camera cuts. This is all real magic.

Unicorn Academy

Meet the freshman class of Unicorn Academy - Sophia & Wildstar, Ava & Leaf, Isabel & River, Val & Cinder, Rory & Storm and Layla & Glacier! Their bond and magic powers will defend Unicorn Island from frost goblins, shadow monsters and Ravenzella. The animated comedy is coming to Netflix this November 2. The series is the boarding school of every kid's dreams. Located on Unicorn Island, Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers; only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic - all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Paramount+ Announces Colin from Accounts; The Really Loud House Gets Halloween Movie

Paramount+ announced that the hit Australian comedy series Colin from Accounts will debut in the U.S. on Thursday, November 9, exclusively on the service. The first two episodes of the series' eight episode long first season will be available to stream at launch, with two new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays through November 30. Colin from Accounts first debuted last year in Australia to critical and viewer acclaim with The Guardian calling it a "hilariously joyful piece of TV." Colin from Accounts is centered on Ashley (Harriet Dyer) and Gordon (Patrick Brammall), two single(ish), complex humans who are brought together by a nipple flash, a car accident and an injured dog. The series is about flawed, funny people choosing each other and being brave enough to show their true selves, scars and all, as they navigate life together. In addition to Dyer and Brammall, the series stars Emma Harvie as Megan, Helen Thomson as Lynelle, Genevieve Hegney as Chiara, Michael Logo as Brett and Tai Hara as James.

A Really Haunted Loud House

Just in time for Halloween, Nickelodeon revealed the trailer for its brand-new original feature-length movie, A Really Haunted Loud House. In celebration of the spookiest season, the Louds return with their annual Halloween Spooktacular filled with frightful tricks, delightful treats, spellbinding costumes and original music. A Really Haunted Loud House will be available to stream beginning Thursday, September 28, on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada and premiere on Nickelodeon that same evening at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).

In A Really Haunted Loud House, Lincoln Loud and his best friend Clyde skip the Loud family's Halloween Spooktacular to attend an over-the-top party hosted by the new cool kid at school, Xander, leaving his sisters to plan the annual event and grandiose neighborhood performance, while Dad fights his own demons and avoids being captured by teenage werewolf hunters. When Xander and his mob of followers decide to play tricks and attack the Loud house, Lincoln, his sisters and Clyde must work together to save Halloween, leading to an epic standoff in the town's junkyard. The cast of The Really Loud House season one will reprise their roles as members of the beloved Loud family in the movie and season two of the series: Wolfgang Schaeffer as Lincoln Loud; Brian Stepanek as Lynn Loud Sr.; Jolie Jenkins as Rita Loud; Eva Carlton as Leni Loud; Sophia Woodward as Luna Loud; Catherine Bradley as Luan Loud; Annaka Fourneret as Lynn Loud; Aubin Bradley as Lucy Loud; Ella Allan as Lola Loud; Mia Allan as Lana Loud; Lexi Janicek as Lisa Loud; Lexi DiBenedetto as Lori Loud; and August Michael Peterson as Lily Loud. Jahzir Bruno plays Lincoln's best friend, Clyde McBride. Martin Fajardo (Now and Then) plays Xander.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The Simpsons Season 34 Streams October 11 on Disney+; Good Burger 2 Set for Holiday Season

Disney+ announced that season 34 of the hit animated series The Simpsons will launch October 11 on the streaming service. The new season of the Emmy® Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy takes fans back to Springfield for 22 more episodes of fun with the Simpson family. Season 34 also marks an exciting milestone – the 750th episode of The Simpsons titled "Homer's Adventures Through The Windshield Glass." The season features guest voice appearances from Fred Armisen, Anna Faris, Will Forte, Simu Liu, Lizzo, Rob Lowe, Melissa McCarthy, Jade Novah, Aubrey Plaza, John Roberts, and more.

The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, The Simpsons exploded into popular culture in 1989 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie are instantly identifiable television icons. In the premiere, Homer is desperate to prove he's not dumb and sets out to solve the case of the tortoise missing from the zoo. Season 34 also features a double dose of "Treehouse of Horror" episodes, marking the first time in the show’s history there have been two "Treehouse" -branded episodes in a single Halloween.

Good Burger 2

Paramount+ revealed the official key art and premiere date for Good Burger 2 (yesterday on National Cheeseburger Day), the new original movie sequel to the iconic '90s feature film based on the sketch from the Nickelodeon comedy series All That. The highly anticipated film sequel follows Dexter Reed (Kenan Thompson) and original cashier Ed (Kel Mitchell), as they reunite in the present day at fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees. Produced by Nickelodeon Studios, Good Burger 2 is set to premiere in time for the holidays on Wednesday, November 22, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S and Canada, on Thursday, November 23, 2023 on Paramount+ in the UK and Australia. The film will also be available in additional Paramount+ international markets shortly after.

In addition to Thompson and Mitchell, Good Burger 2 stars Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) as Cecil McNevin, Jillian Bell (Murder Mystery 2) as Katt Boswell, Kamaia Fairburn (Blockbuster) as Mia, Alex R. Hibbert (The Chi) as Ed2, Fabrizio Guido (Perry Mason) as Mr. Jensen, Elizabeth Hinkler (The Good Doctor) and Emily Hinkler (The Good Doctor) as Cindy and Mindy and Anabel Graetz (Free Guy) as Ruth. The film will also feature surprise celebrity cameos as well as original Good Burger cast members who are reprising their roles: Josh Server as Fizz, Lori Beth Denberg as Connie Muldoon and Carmen Electra as Roxanne.

The original '90s sketch first aired on All That in 1994 and was centered around fast-food restaurant Good Burger and its clueless cashier Ed, played by Mitchell from Seasons 1-5. The feature film Good Burger was released worldwide on July 25, 1997, by Paramount Pictures. Later, in the All That revival series in 2019, Mitchell returned to guest star as Ed, who has been working at Good Burger for 20 years as manager of the trainees.

Monday, September 18, 2023

Hulu's Huluween and Disney+'s Hallowstream Line-Up; Shining Vale Returns October 13 on STARZ

Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are in for the greatest treat this Halloween season with the return of fan-favorite Huluween and Hallowstream celebrations and content premieres. Over the next several weeks, viewers looking for every level of scare (including the not-so-scary) will be able to stream highly-anticipated new titles like Disney's Haunted Mansion, The Boogeyman, American Horror Stories, Appendage, The Mill, Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night in Color, along with The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Collection and beloved classics like Hocus Pocus, The Omen, The Craft, and more as they get in the spirit of the season. The streaming platforms debuted trailers for several of these including Goosebumps, which will premiere on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, October 13, Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Monday, October 2, and Appendage, streaming on Hulu on Monday, October 2.

Shining Art

STARZ has released the trailer and key art for season two of its hit horror comedy, Shining Vale, which returns to haunt viewers' screens on the frightfully appropriate Friday, October 13. The hysterical, spine-chilling trailer and key art teases the repercussions following last season’s nail biting cliffhanger when Pat (Courteney Cox) landed herself in a psychiatric hospital for trying to murder her family with an ax. Pat (Cox) went through extensive Electroshock Therapy, and when she returns home she meets a mysterious woman who introduces her to a host of ancient remedies used to “cure” women of depression, including the apocryphal Smile Masks. Season two explores what’s in store for the Phelps family as they continue to be haunted by ghosts while Pat struggles to live with mental illness among a broken family, battling demons both internally...and externally.

Shining Vale season two is set to premiere on Friday, October 13, at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and on LIONSGATE+ streaming platform in the U.K. and Ireland. On linear, it will debut on STARZ on Friday, October 13, at 9PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. New episodes will be available to stream weekly on Fridays at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and will air weekly on the STARZ linear platform. Shining Vale, stars Emmy Award® nominee Courteney Cox (Friends, Cougar Town), Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Greg Kinnear (As Good as It Gets, The Kennedys) and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Hollywood, The Expecting).

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 18, 2023)

It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of September 18-22, 2023, 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, September 18

Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) - Watch Hannah on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Melissa Rauch (Night Court/The Big Bang Theory/Kath & Kim) - Melissa appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Gina Yashere (Bob Hearts Abishola), Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts/The Knights of Prosperity/Better Off Ted) and John Witherspoon (The First Family/The Tracy Morgan Show/The Wayans Bros.) - Gina, Maz and John (RIP) are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl/Modern Men) - Max talks about his book I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Michelle Buteau Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle joins Sherri on the couch to talk about her upcoming comedy tour, The Full Heart, Tight Jeans and her podcast, Adulting, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Rainn Wilson (The Office) - Rainn talks about his book Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany can be heard on the Morning Mashup on SiriusXM.
Alysia Reiner (Better Things) - Alysia is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.
Matthew A. Cherry (Young Love) - Matthew discusses turning his Oscar®-winning short film into the new animated series Young Love on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.

Tuesday, September 19

Hilary Duff (How I Met Your Father/Younger/Lizzie McGuire) - Catch Hilary on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show), Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) and Jon Lovitz (Mr. Box Office/NewsRadio/Foley Square) - Tiffany, Cedric and Jon are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Gary Gulman (Life & Beth) - Gary talks about his book Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - NBC's Today catches up with Stanley during all four hours.
Jay Pharoah (White Famous/Champaign ILL) - Jay is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.
Christopher Knight (The Brady Bunch) - Christopher appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:50am.

Wednesday, September 20

Judd Hirsch (Taxi/Dear John/Superior Donuts) - Watch Judd on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess), Tom Arnold (Roseanne/The Jackie Thomas Show/Tom/The Tom Show) and George Wallace (Tall Hopes) - Dax, Tom and George are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys with Kids/Entourage) - NBC's Today catches up with Jamie-Lynn in the 9am hour.
Nicole Ari Parker (And Just Like That.../Second Time Around) - Nicole talks about The Refuge Plays on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.

Thursday, September 21

Justin Long (F Is for Family/Ed) - Catch Justin on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
America Ferrera (Superstore) - America is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Fred Armisen (Los Espookys/Forever/Final Space) - Fred appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Gabriel Iglesias (Mr. Iglesias/Cristela), Robert Kelly (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), John Witherspoon (The First Family/The Tracy Morgan Show/The Wayans Bros.) - Gabriel, Robert and John (RIP) are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Heather Dubrow (Stark Raving Mad/Jenny/Life with Roger) - Heather and Terry Dubrow are guests on E! News at 11pm on E!.

Friday, September 22

Kathryn Newton (Gary Unmarried) - Watch Kathryn on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Ralph Harris (On Our Own) and Jimmie "JJ" Walker (Good Times/At Ease/Bustin' Loose) - Ralph and Jimmie are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso is a guest on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Sam Jay (Bust Down) - Sam appears on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 8:50am.

Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, September 17

The Great North - "Mall-mento Adventure" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Beef and Judy tell alternate versions of a wild day; the rest of the Tobins try to finish reading a challenging novel.

Bob's Burgers - "What a (April) Fool Believes" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mr. Fischoeder challenges Bob to successfully prank him on April Fool's Day.

The Simpsons - "The Very Hungry Caterpillars" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a plague of insects shuts down Springfield, the Simpsons face their greatest challenge yet -- spending time in lockdown with each other.

Family Guy - "Adoptation" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
To restore his public image, Carter adopts a young girl from an orphanage, drawing jealousy from Lois.

Bob's Burgers - "Crows Encounters of the Bird Kind" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina drags Bob along on a desperate quest to earn her bird-watching badge for ThunderGirls; Louise and Gene try to keep their new restaurant game a secret from Linda.

Family Guy - "The Bird Reich" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Peter tries to take advantage of a work policy granting leave in the event of a pet's death; Stewie causes Brian to give up writing.

The Villains of Valley View - "Hidden Hero" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Jake realizes he can use his power anonymously to help people in need, so he sets out to become an undercover hero; Vic challenges Celia to a pepper-eating contest.

Bunk'd: Learning the Ropes - "Coop D'etat" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Winnie and Jake discover a gymnastics exhibition in town featuring their heroes, Katelyn Ohashi and Jordan Chiles; Noah and Bill help Parker, the new mayor of Dusty Tush.

Monday, September 18

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the New Deal" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Calvin is overwhelmed by work, Dave volunteers to counsel his friend, while also logging hours necessary for his therapist certification at the VA. Also, Tina confides in Gemma that she’s eager to make a career change.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Uncharted Waters of Mediocrity" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Doubts begin to creep in as Abishola awaits her acceptance letter to the medical school of her dreams in Baltimore. Also, Bob battles his subconscious when he realizes he doesn’t want to leave Detroit.

Son of a Critch - "Misty" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Critch men are left to their own devices after Mary is hospitalized for a minor procedure; Mark has trouble balancing the household chores and accidentally gives Pops the wrong pills.

Run the Burbs - "Raccoon Fever" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A group of raccoons distracts Andrew from his school work; Camille and Barb team up to catch a graffiti bandit; Ramesh struggles to understand Khia's connection to Pride.

Children Ruin Everything - "Friends" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
With James planning to meet friends to do their yearly fantasy baseball draft, Astrid cannot shake the feeling that parental duties have eaten away at her old friendships and jumps at the chance for adult interaction.

American Dad! - "Don't You Need My Neighbor" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The Smiths get new neighbors; Roger dreads having to be a little boy's kite for a day.

Breeders - "No Matter What: Part One" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
As Paul and Ally try to help Luke, who is struggling with being both a dad and a student, they find they have very different ideas about the best way forward; Jackie's condition is becoming more noticeable; Jim is determined to help out.

Tuesday, September 19

none scheduled

Wednesday, September 20

The Conners - "Road Trip and Guilt Trip" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan and Jackie take a road trip to a hardware wholesaler in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Darlene heads out of town and leaves behind a plethora of to-do notes for Becky and Ben.

The Conners - "What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Darlene figures out a new plan to afford Mark’s college tuition. Meanwhile, Jackie and Louise try to help Becky meet a new guy.

The Conners - "Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Neville confronts Jackie about loaning Dan money. Elsewhere, Darlene attempts to play matchmaker for Mark.

The Conners - "The Grad Finale" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
As Mark’s graduation approaches, he considers his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Louise plans a big graduation ceremony at the Lunch Box.

Night Court - "The Honorable Dan Fielding" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan ponders his future after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime; Abby can't find time for her fiancé, Rand, and her heart lands her in some trouble; Olivia makes it a personal mission to help Gurgs pass the bailiff supervisor exam.

Night Court - "The Honorable Dan Fielding Part 2" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Abby is on trial, and she and Dan are fighting for her professional life; District Attorney Jeff Dewitt returns and forces Olivia to choose sides; Abby and Rand find their relationship at a crossroads.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Lights, Camera, Act Son" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Mr. Brown and Efe team up to secretly film a reality show starring the oblivious Pleasant Days residents; Philip gets a part-time job at a fast food restaurant but begins to have second thoughts.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "French Miss" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Mr. Brown attempts to impress a woman he thinks could be the future Mrs. Brown; when Mr.Brown's five-star dinner reservations fall through at the last minute, he solicits Philip to help whip up something gourmet.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Golden Oldie" (BET, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Mr. Brown's girlfriend causes a stir when Anastasia realizes they are competing in the same elderly pageant for the crown of Ms. Golden Oldie; Leah is appalled when Jeremy buys her a high-tech broom as an early birthday gift.

The Ms. Pat Show - "Nudes and Dudes" (BET, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Janelle makes a terrible mistake when she accidentally sends a photo meant for her boyfriend to her mom; meanwhile, the pressure is on for Denise as she dates Terry's boss with his promotion on the line.

Thursday, September 21

none scheduled

Friday, September 22

none scheduled

Saturday, September 23

none scheduled

Sunday, September 24

Krapopolis - "The Stuperbowl" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Stupendous and Hippocampus give a trojan horse to the Asskillians.

Complete TV Listings

Saturday, September 16, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: ABC Cancels Wonder Years Reboot; Byron Allen Makes $10 Billion Offer to Buy ABC

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This would typically be a busy and exciting week where we tell you about all of the brand new fall series that debut this week, and we're so excited about that... but no. There are still two entertainment industry strikes, and we have almost nothing to offer in this respect. But, it's still a busy new week anyway, with a lot of questions about the future of ABC as well as their cable networks. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

The Wonder Years reboot on ABC got a lot of attention when it started, but after a very disappointing second season in the ratings (ABC's worst show of the year), it has been canceled. (Variety)
We've got our first look at the Frasier reboot. (Deadline)
Bill Maher has decided he is returning to the air next week despite the strike, but will other late night talk show hosts look for a loophole to return too? (Deadline)
If you have Spectrum, the second largest pay TV provider in the nation, you now no longer have cable channels such as Freeform (and never will), as the provider worked out a deal with Disney that brought back ESPN, Disney Channel, and FX, but includes the permanent removal of many other channels, leaving many to wonder if Disney is going to shut them down in the near future. (Hollywood Reporter)
Meanwhile, Nexstar has been having exploratory talks with Disney about buying ABC, and entertainment mogul Byron Allen has went a step further to make a $10 billion offer to purchase ABC and several of their cable networks (including FX and National Geographic). (Reuters)
While Byron Allen is trying to buy ABC, his syndicated late night series Comics Unleashed is coming to CBS on Tuesday, as they need strike material to replace the already ended Late Late Show with James Corden. (Hollywood Reporter)
TBS has acquired Modern Family. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 16 - SEPTEMBER 22)

Catchy Comedy is going very old this week with a binge of Our Miss Brooks.
American Horror Story returns to FX on Wednesday.

Friday, September 15, 2023

Antenna TV's Bewitched Halloween Marathon; Rewind TV's Sabrina the Teenage Witch-O-Ween Marathon

A flick of the wrist and a sneaky nose twitch...a spell is cast! This Halloween, Antenna TV is conjuring an entire day of Bewitched with the "Witch-O-Ween Bewitched Marathon" starting at 5am Eastern. Antenna TV's "Witch-O-Ween Bewitched Marathon" airs Tuesday, October 31 starting at 5am Eastern. Episodes airing in primetime, 7pm through 10pm, will be Halloween-themed. Those episodes include "The Witches Are Out," "Trick or Treat," "Twitch or Treat," "A Safe and Sane Halloween," "To Trick or Treat" and "The Ghost Who Made a Spectre of Himself." A witch marries a mortal man despite the disapproval of her family who interferes in their lives in Bewitched, the fantasy sitcom starring Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Erin Murphy, Marion Lorne, and Dick Sargent. Bewitched originally aired for eight seasons between 1964 and 1972 and is part of Antenna TV's regular line-up of shows (weekdays at 7am & 2pm, Saturdays at 2pm & Sundays at 11am).

Additional upcoming Antenna TV marathons include "Black and White Friday Marathon" on the day after Thanksgiving November 24, holiday episodes of Antenna TV shows on December 24, the Yule Log and "Christmas Through the Years" on December 25 and "Party with The Partridge Family on December 31.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch-O-Ween Marathon

Pointed hats and talking cats, Rewind TV airs its "Sabrina the Teenage Witch-O-Ween Marathon" on Halloween, starting at 6am Eastern on Tuesday, October 31. Halloween-themed episodes from the series will air in primetime, 7pm through 10pm. Titles include "A Halloween Story," "A River of Candy Corn Runs Through It," "The Halloween Scene," and more. Sabrina the Teenage Witch ran for seven seasons from 1996 through 2003 over two different networks. Melissa Joan Hart stars as Sabrina, a teenager who discovers she has magical powers on her 16th birthday and lives with her aunts, who are also witches, and a talking cat in a fictional Massachusetts town. Additional cast members include Beth Broderick, Caroline Rhea, Nate Richert, and Nick Bakay. The series regularly airs weekdays at 8am, Saturdays at 6am & Sundays at 7pm.

And stay tuned for these upcoming Rewind TV marathons: "Thanksgiving Family Ties Marathon" on November 23, holiday-themed episodes of Rewind TV shows on December 24, "Christmas Through the Years" on December 25 and "Straight from Cleveland: Drew Carey's New Year's Rockin' Eve" on December 31.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Cast; BUZZR Celebrates 40 Years of Press Your Luck

Dancing with the Stars season 32 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners were announced live on ABC's Good Morning America. Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, Dancing with the Stars returns to ABC with an expanded season 32 premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 26 (8:00-10:31 p.m. ET) and will continue to air Tuesdays (8:00-10:01 p.m. ET) thereafter. The season will simulcast LIVE on Disney+ and be available next day on Hulu. The celebrities and professional dancers this season are as follows (in alphabetical order): 

· Supermodel Tyson Beckford with partner Jenna Johnson
· Marvel star Xochitl Gomez with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
· How I Met Your Mother & Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Alyson Hannigan with partner Sasha Farber
· Social media and reality TV star Harry Jowsey with partner Rylee Arnold
· From The Bachelorette, Charity Lawson with partner Artem Chigvintsev
· From Vanderpump Rules, Ariana Madix with partner Pasha Pashkov
· GRAMMY®-winning singer Jason Mraz with partner Daniella Karagach
· NFL All-Star Adrian Peterson with partner Britt Stewart
· Singer and social media star Lele Pons with partner Brandon Armstrong
· Oscar®-winning actress Mira Sorvino with partner Gleb Savchenko
· Actress Jamie Lynn Spears (Zoey 101, Sweet Magnolias) with partner Alan Bersten
· Real estate mogul and TV star Mauricio Umansky with partner Emma Slater
· Comedian and Veep star Matt Walsh with partner Koko Iwasaki
· From The Brady Bunch, actor Barry Williams with partner Peta Murgatroyd

The pairs will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

Press Your Luck 40th Anniversary

How has it already been 40 years since the game show that introduced that iconic wily wise guy Whammy to the world premiered? Join BUZZR this weekend to relive memorable Press Your Luck episodes from 1983 through 1986 starring original host Peter Tomarken and announcer Rod Roddy with all of the trivia, big board, and bonus rounds that you can handle! So, don't miss your chance to yell, "No Whammies!" and "Big Money!" at your television all weekend long! The classic game show of wits, strategy and high stakes is turning 40! Celebrate Press Your Luck with 40 iconic episodes over one epic weekend! The party airs on Saturday 9/16 & Sunday 9/17 at 12 PM - 10 PM ET / 9AM - 7 PM PT!

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

TBS Acquires Modern Family; The Frasier Awards on COZI TV

TBS has expanded its comedy line up by licensing the popular, award-winning series Modern Family which follows the diverse and complex Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan as they navigate daily life. Beginning Monday, September 25, Modern Family will air on weekdays in the network’s 12:30-3:30 p.m. ET/PT time slot. And, starting this week, to further bolster its position as the home of comedy, TBS also will air longer daily marathons of The Big Bang Theory -- a series that currently ranks as the #1 acquired series in cable in 2023. Modern Family has aired on NBCUniversal cable networks the last 10 years (mainly on USA Network and recently on E!). E! will stop airing the sitcom after next week it seems but Peacock will continue to stream (along with Disney's Hulu).

The Frasier Awards

Next week, fans of Frasier can tune in starting Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22 for the "Frasier Awards" special themed week. COZI TV has curated a week-long Frasier lineup highlighting 20 award-winning episodes of the famed sitcom starting at their regular weekly timeslot, 8:00 PM EST (check local listings). Fans can expect to see episodes featuring Outstanding Guest Actors, Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing, Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing and more. COZI TV will also air special episode intros prior to each award-winning episode. During its original run, Frasier was awarded with over 37 Emmy® Awards and accumulated 108 total nominations, holding the record of most wins of any scripted series until Game of Thrones.

COZI TV viewers can regularly watch Frasier weeknights from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST (check local listings) on HuluLive, YouTube TV, fubotv, DIRECTV STREAM (channel 80) and DISH Network (channel 253).

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen Gets CBS Late Night Run; Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy Special

The comedy talk show Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen will be added to the CBS fall late night lineup for a limited run with nightly airings (two back-to-back episodes per night) beginning Monday, Sept. 18 (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+. Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, a round-table style comedy talk show featuring a rotating panel of comedians, is hosted by Byron Allen and features comedians such as: Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Leslie Jones, Wayne Brady, Roy Wood, Jr., Whitney Cummings, JB Smoove, Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho, Brad Garrett, Sheryl Underwood, Adam Carolla, Gina Yashere, Dane Cook, Sinbad, George Wallace, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Davidson, David Alan Grier, Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler, Katt Williams, Dennis Miller, Jamie Kennedy, Iliza Shlesinger, Jon Lovitz, Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps, Monique, Tom Papa, Gary Owen, Natasha Leggero, Deon Cole, Lisa Ann Walter, Marc Maron, Anthony Anderson, Russell Peters and many more of today's top comedians.

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen has been in first-run syndication since its premiere in September 2006 for 18 consecutive seasons and can also be seen on CBS-owned stations in 14 markets. Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen is produced by Allen Media Group. Byron Allen, Carolyn Folks and Jennifer Lucas are executive producers.

Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy

Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy is an hour-long tribute to the iconic series that shaped future generations of true crime TV. Sitting down with co-creators Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove, along with long-time producers and directors of the show, fans will get to pull back the curtain and experience their favorite show in a whole new light. The crew divulges behind the scenes stories, covering all aspects of the show from research to filming to solving mysteries. With never-before-seen outtakes of beloved host Robert Stack and a look into some fan-favorite cases, Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy honors one of television's most enduring and iconic shows, as well as the fans who were integral to its success. The creators note that it is the loyal viewers who proved what the show always stood for: that someone, somewhere knows the truth.

This program will screen in select Alamo Drafthouse Theaters across the country on October 4. It will then be available on Pluto TV on October 5, and widely on other platforms at a later date. For more information, please visit their website.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, December 23

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Vote" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dave gathers everyone for a lengthy ballot-palooza party to discuss the merits of every candidate and prop on each of their election ballots. Also, Gemma is determined to run a tight ship as their local precinct captain when polls open at Walcott Academy.

Poppa's House - "Sleepover" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dr. Ivy Reed joins Poppa’s family for dinner, she begins scrutinizing Nina and Junior’s relationship for potential catastrophe. Junior spends the night at his dad’s house while Nina and Ivy devise a plan over a bottle of wine.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Black Ice" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
On Valentine's Day, when it comes to showing affection, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together; Bob and Abishola have differing opinions on the progress of their relationship.

The Conners - "Rage Against the Machine" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dan gets injured while covering D.J.'s vending machine route, the decision to sue the company could cost D.J. his job; Jackie is appalled when Becky seeks life coaching from her nemesis.

The Conners - "Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan is disappointed when everyone but Becky forgets about his birthday; Darlene faces another issue; Dan excludes Jackie from the family Christmas Santa photo for mistreating Louise.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 23)

Monday, December 23

John Mulaney (Mulaney) - Watch John on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Linda Cardellini (No Good Deed/Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Linda is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World) - Sabrina appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Nathan Lane (Only Murders in the Building/Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!/One of the Boys) - Nathan is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Rosemarie DeWitt (United States of Tara) - Rosemarie appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Brandon Kyle Goodman (Human Resources) - Brandon is a guest on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Ilana Glazer (Broad City) - Ilana appears on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Megan Hilty (Sean Saves the World) - Megan appears on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
James Van Der Beek (Friends with Better Lives/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - James chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Tony Shalhoub (We Are Men/Stark Raving Mad/Wings) - NBC's Today has The 70 Club with Tony in the 9am hour.
Jennifer Love Hewitt (Shaky Ground) - Jennifer talks about Lifetime's The Holiday Junkie on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Alexa PenaVega (Ruby & the Rockits) - Alexa talks about Great American Family's Love at the Kettle on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.