Monday, December 16, 2024

Malcolm in the Middle to Return for 25th Anniversary; Game Show Network Holiday Schedule

Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz and Jane Kacmarek

Almost 25 years after its original debut, Disney Branded Television announced the return of the beloved family comedy Malcolm in the Middle for a limited, four-episode run on Disney+ globally. From 20th Television and New Regency, the new episodes will see the return of original cast members Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, Bryan Cranston as Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois. A premiere date will be announced at a later time. The original Malcolm in the Middle saw young genius Malcolm trying to navigate life with his quirky, often difficult family. In these brand-new episodes, Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family's chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party. The comedy originally debuted on Fox in 2000, pioneering the single-camera format and paving the way for other hit sitcoms like The Office and 30 Rock. Over the course of its seven seasons, the series received widespread critical acclaim, winning a Peabody Award, seven EmmyⓇ Awards, one GRAMMY AwardⓇ and seven Golden GlobeⓇ nominations. Recently, users on the popular Reddit/TV thread overwhelmingly deemed it the single best sitcom ever with a perfect run from start to finish. All 151 episodes are available to stream on Hulu or via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.




Game Show Network

Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, announces its holiday programming schedule with marathons of fan favorite gifts old and new for the remainder of the year. Holiday Programming will run Monday, December 16-Friday, December 27 and Tuesday December 31-Wednesday, January 1.

What's My Line? M-F, 3:00am ET Celebrities/Special Episode Notes
Monday, 12/16 Arlene Francis and Dorothy Kilgallen
Tuesday, 12/17 “Is it bigger than a bread box?”
Wednesday, 12/18 Alfred Hitchcock
Thursday, 12/19 10th anniversary of the show
Friday, 12/20 Norman Rockwell
Monday, 12/23 James Stewart
Tuesday, 12/24 Bob Newhart
Wednesday, 12/25 Willie Mays
Thursday, 12/26 James Earl Jones
Friday, 12/27 Peter Marshall

I've Got a Secret M-F, 3:30am ET Celebrities Include
Monday, 12/16 Mickey Mantle
Tuesday, 12/17 Johnny Carson
Wednesday, 12/18 Lucille Ball
Thursday, 12/19 Andy Griffith
Friday, 12/20 Dick Van Dyke
Monday, 12/23 Liberace
Tuesday, 12/24 Carol Burnett
Wednesday, 12/25 Olivia de Havilland
Thursday, 12/26 Peter Falk
Friday, 12/27 Charles Nelson Reilly

Tuesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve):
10:00am – 2:00pm America Says
2:00pm – 3:00pm Wheel of Fortune
3:00pm – 5:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)
5:00pm – 5:30pm Flip Side
5:30pm – 7:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)

Wednesday, December 25th (Christmas Day):
10:00am – 2:00pm America Says
2:00pm – 3:00pm Wheel of Fortune
3:00pm – 5:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)
5:00pm – 5:30pm Flip Side
5:30pm – 7:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)

Tuesday, December 31st (New Year’s Eve):
10:00am – 2:00pm People Puzzler
2:00pm – 3:00pm Wheel of Fortune
3:00pm – 5:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)
5:00pm – 5:30pm Flip Side
5:30pm – 7:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)

Wednesday, January 1st (New Year’s Day):
10:00am – 2:00pm Switch
2:00pm – 3:00pm Wheel of Fortune
3:00pm – 5:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)
5:00pm – 5:30pm Flip Side
5:30pm – 7:00pm Family Feud (Harvey)

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Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, May 14

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Splurges and Secrets" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A financial windfall leads Georgie to make a questionable purchase. Meanwhile, Audrey and Jim butt heads over old secrets.

Ghosts - "Polar Opposites" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Meanwhile, changing roles among the ghosts spark a heartfelt effort to honor someone special.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 11)

Thursday, May 14

  • John Mulaney (Mulaney) - Catch John on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) and Nathan Fillion (Two Guys and a Girl) - Andy Cohen interviews Geena and Nathan on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo. Geena also talks about The Boroughs on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa chats about ABC's Abbott Elementary on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Lena Waithe (Master of None) - The Chi Creator Lena Waithe alongside stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Hannah Hall and Luke James join the Tam Fam on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. The cast sits down to reflect on the show's cultural impact, their journey together, and what viewers can expect as the final season begins.
  • Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - NBC's Today catches up with Mariska sometime between 7-9am.

New on DVD and Blu-ray

Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD) I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD) The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)

11/04/25 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11/25 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02/25 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16/25 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16/25 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)

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