Friday, June 21, 2024
The CW Fall 2024 Premiere Dates; Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest Hosts for Summer
The CW Network announced its primetime premiere dates for the Fall 2024 season, including new and returning series and live sporting events. The CW's new fall season begins with the return of the Emmy(R) Award-winning weekly studio series Inside the NFL on Friday, August 30 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) with host Ryan Clark leading a panel of football experts to preview the upcoming 2024 NFL season. The college football season on The CW kicks off with a Pac-12 doubleheader on Saturday, August 31 when the Portland State Vikings visit the Washington State Cougars (3:00-6:30pm ET) followed by a primetime matchup between the Idaho State Bengals and Oregon State Beavers (6:30-10:00pm ET).
Season 4 of the global phenomenon The Chosen, chronicling the life of Jesus, will make its broadcast television debut on Sunday, September 1 (8:00-9:30pm ET/PT). The hit improv series Whose Line Is It Anyway? returns for a 13th season on Friday, September 6 with back-to-back episodes (8:00-8:30pm ET/PT, 8:30-9:00pm ET/PT). The NASCAR Xfinity Series makes its CW debut with a live race from the legendary Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, September 20 (7:00-10:00pm ET). The next generation of WWE Superstars enter the ring when WWE NXT makes its live CW debut on Tuesday, October 1 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The hit drama Sullivan's Crossing starring Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson returns for Season 2 on Wednesday, October 2 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT), followed by the premiere the new drama series Joan (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), starring Emmy(R)-nominated Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington.
Gather the family for game night on Monday, October 7 with the series premieres of Scrabble (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT), hosted by fan-favorite Raven-Symoné, followed by Trivial Pursuit (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), with Emmy(R) Award-winner LeVar Burton hosting the competition. Superman & Lois soars into its thrilling final season with a special two-hour premiere event on Thursday, October 17 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The new fantasy adventure series The Librarians: The Next Chapter, will make its debut the following week on Thursday, October 24 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). And finally, hit family comedy Children Ruin Everything will return for its fourth season with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, November 13 (9:00-9:30pm ET/PT, 9:30-10:00pm ET/PT).
This summer, Jimmy Kimmel Live! will tap a diverse lineup of celebrities and comedians to guest host the show starting Monday, June 24. Beloved comedian Martin Short will kick off the summer as guest host the week of June 24. Anthony Anderson, Kathryn Hahn, Kumail Nanjiani, Lamorne Morris, Jeff Goldblum, RuPaul, and Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are all set to guest host throughout the summer. Dates will be announced at a later time. Martin Shorts' guests next week will include Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, Melissa McCarthy, Sienna Miller, Jelly Roll, and Beck, with musical performances by Imagine Dragons, Jelly Roll, Beck, and The Warning. Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Saturday, June 29
The Conners - "Messy Situation, Miscommunication and Academic Probation" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Becky inadvertently outs her relationship with professor Davis, it's his erratic behavior that sends Becky down a path to reevaluate their relationship; Dan and Darlene check in on Chuck, only to learn heartbreaking news about his family.
The Conners - "Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford; after an attempt to boost business at The Lunch Box goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.
The Conners - "Big Negotiations and Broken Expectations" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan enlists the help of a few good friends for the funeral home remodel; Louise points out that Dan's generosity with his time seems to benefit everyone but her; Robin and Darlene take a big career risk that may not pay off the way they expect it.
The Conners - "The Best Laid Plans, a Contrabassoon and a Sinking Feeling" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Darlene struggles to cope with the stress of construction; Lou returns as Mark's combative contrabassoon teacher.
Mind Your Business - "A Little White Lie" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Aaliyah's sharp attitude disrupts her workplace, Mia plays matchmaker by signing her up for a speed dating event. Aaliyah's journey to find love takes a surprising twist and AJ's luxury car dream leads to a risky scheme.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 24)
Friday, June 28
- Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building/Mulaney/I'm a Big Girl Now/The Associates) - Martin guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building) - Watch Steve on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- John Early (Search Party) - John appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men/The Naked Truth/The Powers That Be/Bosom Buddies) - Holland is a guest on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Trevor Jackson (grown-ish) - Trevor discusses his career transformation, from his role in grown-ish to transitioning into a successful solo music career. He is here to perform a medley of two new songs, Heads Up and He Don't Know on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Ms. Pat (The Ms. Pat Show) - Ms. Pat talks about BET+'s The Ms. Pat Show on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Marsha Mason (Grace and Frankie/The Middle/Sibs) - Marsha will be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
- Grant Rosenmeyer (Oliver Beene) - Grant talks about The Secret Art of Human Flight on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.
New on DVD/Blu-ray
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
06/11 - The Jeffersons - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
06/11 - Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
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