Monday, December 02, 2024
Scripps Networks (Laff, Bounce, ION) Holiday Schedule; First Look at Watson on CBS

This holiday season, Scripps Networks invites you to embrace the magic of the season with heartwarming films and series collections that uplift, entertain, and spark holiday happiness. From charming tales of love and friendship to festive adventures that bring families together, these carefully curated movies are the perfect way to celebrate the joy and wonder of the holidays. Whether you're looking to relax by the fire or create lasting memories with loved ones, Scripps Holiday Movies and series collections has something for everyone to enjoy. You can watch Scripps Networks portfolio including ION, Bounce, and Laff brands, continuing its long-running tradition of bringing the best of the holiday season to viewers wherever and however they watch television. Sitcom highlights include:
Laff Sitcom Holiday Episodes
On Friday, December 13 at 3 pm ET, tune into Laff for an afternoon and evening of holiday episodes from fan-favorite sitcoms including According to Jim, Home Improvement, Last Man Standing, and That '70s Show. On Christmas at 5 pm ET, fans can also catch Home Improvement holiday episodes.
Bounce TV
The Bernie Mac Show holiday episodes, Family Time holiday episodes, and the 2022 film A Family Matters Christmas (December 7), which reunited a few of the actors from Family Matters in a new unrelated story.
Your first look at the official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated new CBS Original series Watson, starring Morris Chestnut is here. A 60-second version of the trailer aired during the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL Thanksgiving game on Thursday, November 28, on CBS, with the full version available online. Watson premieres following the AFC Championship Game, Sunday, January 26, 2025 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET; 9:00-10:00 PM, CT; 8:00-9:00 PM, MT; 7:00-8:00 PM, PT)** on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+*. **(Start time is approximate after post-game coverage.)
Watson will begin airing in its regular time period beginning Sunday, Feb. 16 (10:00-11:00pm ET/PT). Watson takes place six months after the death of the titular character's friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. The show stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. Watson's old life isn't done with him, though - Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century. Watson is a medical show with a strong investigative spine, featuring a modern version of one of history's greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. Watson also stars Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann and Rochelle Aytes.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Sunday, May 18
The Simpsons - "Estranger Things" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Bart and Lisa stop watching Itchy and Scratchy together, Marge fears that they'll start to drift apart.
Family Guy - "The Fat Lotus" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Peter suspects Lois of betraying his trust with Quagmire at a swanky vacation resort.
Krapopolis - "Ty Died" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Ty is tired of his family thinking he's not important enough to be assassinated.
Bob's Burgers - "Mr. Fischoeder's Opus" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tina becomes the new advice columnist for the school newspaper; Teddy takes on more than he can handle when he volunteers to build a float for the Bounty of the Bay Parade.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 12)
Friday, May 16
- Lunell (Lopez) - Watch Luenell on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. She will also be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:39am.
- Benito Skinner (Overcompensating) - Benito appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) and Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Mayan and Jerry are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Luke Kirby (Étoile) and Gideon Glick (Étoile/The Other Two) - Luke and Gideon talk about Étoile on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley talks about his new series Tucci in Italy with GMA co-anchor Michael Strahan on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm. He will also be on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
- Howie Mandel (Good Grief) - Howie talks about America's Got Talent on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings) and on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your lcoal listings.
- Marissa Jaret Winokur (What We Do in the Shadows/Retired at 35/Stacked) - Marissa talks about her latest project Mama I'm a Big Girl Now on Sherri, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
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)
07/08 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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