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SitcomsOnline Digest: Historical 19th Century Comedy in the Works at CBS; Bowen Yang Leaving Saturday Night Live After Tonight

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Can you believe that it is already Christmas week and that next week is the last full week of 2025? This week, we are hearing about a new CBS comedy, the renewal of an Adult Swim series, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Would you watch a historical comedy about 19th century England? CBS thinks so. (Deadline)
• Bowen Yang is leaving Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, after tonight's episode with host Arianna Grande and musical guest Cher. (Variety)
• Adult Swim has renewed Haha, You Clowns for two more seasons. (Variety)
• Just when you had enough of Judge Judy, her son is now getting his own courtroom show. (Deadline)
• We're remembering Rob Reiner, who was fatally stabbed this week. (SitcomsOnline)
• The Muppet Show is returning for one night only on ABC, just in time for the 50th anniversary. (SitcomsOnline)

• MeTV is having a special All in the Family block in honor of Rob Reiner starting at 6 PM on Sunday.
• Catchy Comedy is having a "Christmas Carol" tomorrow, with a binge of The Carol Burnett Show.
• Antenna TV has all of your Christmas sitcom favorites on Thursday and Friday.

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The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Event in February on ABC & Disney+; Adult Swim Renews Haha, You Clowns for 2 More Seasons

The Muppet Show returns Wednesday, February 4 at 9PM for a triumphant special event on Disney+ and ABC. A first-look teaser was released. It's The Muppet Show! Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

From 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures, the special event is directed by Alex Timbers, who also serves as executive producer. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee are executive producers for Point Grey Pictures; David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach are executive producers for The Muppets Studio; Sabrina Carpenter, Albertina Rizzo, Matt Vogel and Eric Jacobson are executive producers. The original series The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson, ran from 1976 through 1981 and aired in over 100 countries, featuring notable guest stars, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon and many others. During its run, the series earned EmmyⓇ, GRAMMYⓇ, Peabody, BAFTA and numerous other awards. In 2026, The Muppet Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary. All five seasons of The Muppet Show are currently available to stream on Disney+.

Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will perform the majority of the iconic Muppet characters in this production, supported by a talented team of additional performers. Dave Goelz, who has performed with The Muppets for over 50 years, was one of the performers on the original The Muppet Show and originated the characters Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, among many others.

Adult Swim has announced that Haha, You Clowns will return for two more seasons. The relentlessly wholesome animated comedy from creator Joe Cappa follows the Campbell family - three doting teenagers, and their tenderhearted, recently widowed dad - as they navigate life's awkward, funny, and emotional moments together.

Currently airing its first season, Haha, You Clowns began as an Adult Swim SMALLS short series before expanding into a full-season order. The season finale airs this Sunday at 11:45 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim.

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The Oscars Moving to YouTube in 2029; Celebs for Hollywood Squares Season 2

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars(R), beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running through 2033.

The Oscars, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more, will be available live and for free to over 2 billion viewers around the world on YouTube, and to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States. YouTube will help make the Oscars accessible to the Academy's growing global audience through features such as closed captioning and audio tracks available in multiple languages. The Academy's domestic partnership for the Oscars will continue with Disney ABC through the 100th Oscars in 2028, as will the international partnership for the Oscars with Disney's Buena Vista International.

Hollywood Squares returns to CBS for a second season bigger than ever - featuring over 70 new celebrity guests. This season's newcomers who will share the board with famed center square Drew Barrymore include Anthony Anderson, Glenn Close, Kat Dennings, Fortune Feimster, Zarna Garg, Jay Mohr, Padma Lakshmi, Joel McHale, Ariana Debose and Arsenio Hall. Fan-favorite celebrities are back, including Whitney Cummings, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Holmes, Lil Rel Howery, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Leslie Jones, Jo Koy, Ross Mathews, Ms. Pat and RuPaul.

Hollywood Squares airs Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, January 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Nate Burleson returns as host.

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MeTV Remembers Rob Reiner with Tribute Marathon; MGM+ to Make New The Magnificent Seven Series

MeTV will remember Rob Reiner, who tragically passed away on December 14, with a special marathon of All in the Family episodes highlighting his character Mike "Meathead" Stivic on Sunday, December 21, starting at 6pm EST through 10pm EST. MeTV regularly airs All in the Family Sunday nights from 8pm-10pm, so this will be an expanded line-up this Sunday. The MeTV Remembers Rob Reiner tribute schedule of episodes is below.

6pm: “Mike’s Problem” (Season 2, Episode 9)
Mike’s anxiety over his upcoming college exams causes him to temporarily become sexually impotent.

6:30pm: “Mike Comes Into Money” (Season 3, Episode 8)
Mike donates his $275 inheritance to George McGovern’s presidential campaign against an apoplectic Archie’s express wishes that the money be used for room and board.

7pm: “Mike’s Appendix” (Season 3, Episode 11)
Mike needs emergency surgery to remove his appendix but is uncomfortable with the idea of a female surgeon doing the operation.

7:30pm: “The Games Bunkers Play” (Season 4, Episode 8)
Mike refuses to accept constructive criticism during a group therapy board game.

8pm: “Mike’s Graduation” (Season 4, Episode 24)
Mike graduates from college, an occasion that to Archie means Mike will soon be moving out of the house.

8:30pm: “No Smoking” (Season 5, Episode 23)
A contest between Archie and Mike, to see who can abstain from his favorite indulgence (Archie’s being smoking cigars, Mike’s eating everything in sight) becomes a battle of wills. Who will win this 48-hour contest?

9pm: “Gloria Suspects Mike” (Season 6, Episode 10)
One night when Mike goes to tutor the woman, they become mutually attracted to each other and kiss. Meanwhile, Archie gets an idea to trap Mike in a confession: Knowing that he can’t hold his wine, Archie decides to liquor him up as a truth drug. They both get drunk, and Archie passes out–and misses Mike’s confession that he simply got up and left the woman’s apartment.

9:30pm: “Two’s a Crowd” (Season 8, Episode 19)
Mike and Archie get locked together in the storage room at Archie’s Place and have a long talk.

Premium linear channel and streaming service MGM+ announced the greenlight of The Magnificent Seven, an eight-episode drama series based on the iconic MGM Western film. The series hails from acclaimed writer Tim Kring (Heroes, Touch), who will serve as writer and executive producer, alongside executive producer Donald De Line (Billy the Kid, Foster Dade). Lawrence Mirisch and Bruce Kaufman also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by MGM+ Studios and MGM Television Studios with production targeted to begin in June 2026. The series will be available on MGM+ in the U.S., UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile.

Set in the tumultuous 1880s American frontier, The Magnificent Seven is a reimagining of the classic Western tale. After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns. But as the team embeds itself in the community, preparing to defend them against overwhelming odds, they are all forced to grapple with an essential question: is the use of violence acceptable to defend a people whose faith is based on non-violence? The series takes a deep dive into the stories behind each of the Seven; what's at stake for them, and why they choose to take on this mission. Like the original, this updated take on the classic story explores themes of honor, sacrifice and redemption, focusing on morality, faith, and the cost of courage.

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The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy – ABC News Special; Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion Part 2 on CBS

The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy – ABC News Special to air Tuesday, Dec. 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Following the tragic news of the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the one-hour special tells the story of the life of the beloved director, producer and actor and his wife, a photographer, producer and writer known for her work in documentary and political activism. The special provides a detailed look at the investigation into the killings and the impact Reiner had on television and film history, from his starring roles in All in the Family to directing hits such as This Is Spinal Tap, A Few Good Men and When Harry Met Sally.

The timely special will share the latest on the arrest of the couple's son, Nick Reiner, who was taken into custody on Sunday night after the Reiners were found dead in their Brentwood home and booked on suspicion of murder in the deaths of his parents as of Monday. At the time of this release, Nick has not yet entered a plea. Nick's long history of addiction brought father and son to work together in 2015 on the family drama Being Charlie, about the challenges their family faced. Nick co-wrote the script while Rob directed the film. The special includes interviews with actor Corey Feldman, who starred in Reiner's film Stand By Me, as well as ABC News contributor Chris Connelly and ABC News contributor and journalist Larry Hackett.

CBS is gifting viewers an extra special holiday present this season, the brand-new Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion Part 2, airing Monday, Dec. 22, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.

This one-hour show gives viewers who loved the first special another opportunity to reminisce and revisit the laughter and joy from the original CBS series. The brand-new broadcast follows the success of Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion, which originally aired Monday, Nov. 24, with an encore presentation Friday, Nov. 28.

Hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal, this fresh hour brings fans closer than ever to the original series, with exclusive stories and heartfelt memories shared by beloved cast members gathered together to honor one of TV's most iconic sitcoms. Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal share their thoughts on the magic of being back on set and reuniting with the cast. Additionally, viewers can enjoy never-before-seen content, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. Plus, guest stars, writers and producers will provide unique insights into the creation and legacy of this beloved series.

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Remembering the Legendary Rob Reiner of All in the Family; Trailer for Netflix's His & Hers

Emmy-winning actor and director Rob Reiner, who starred as Michael "Mike" Stivic in All in the Family, has died. On December 14, Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Authorities confirmed that both had sustained fatal stab wounds. Mr. Reiner was 78.

Reiner's first television credit was as Leroy Burkey in a 1961 episode of the syndicated crime drama Manhunt. He appeared as a Delivery Boy in a 1967 episode of Batman. Some of his early sitcom guest appearances included Hey, Landlord (3 episodes), The Andy Griffith Show, That Girl (3 episodes), The Mothers-in-Law (1967), Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (3 episodes), The Beverly Hillbillies, and Room 222.

He starred as Michael "Mike" Stivic in the 1971-1979 CBS sitcom All in the Family. Based on the British sitcom Till Death Us Do Part, All in the Family was produced by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin. The show revolves around the life of a working-class man and his family. Michael is the husband of Archie (Carroll O'Connor) and Edith Bunker's (Jean Stapleton) daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers). The character's nickname "Meathead" (given to him by his cantankerous father-in-law Archie) became closely associated with Reiner, even after he left the role and established himself as a director.

Reiner appeared in 174 of the 202 episodes of the series during the first eight seasons—from January 12, 1971, to March 19, 1978. For his performance, he won two Emmy Awards in 1974 and 1978, received three additional nominations, and earned five Golden Globe nominations. He also wrote four episodes of the series. In 1979, he reprised his role of Michael Stivic in the "Thanksgiving Reunion" episode of Archie Bunker's Place.

He starred as Joseph Bresner in the short-lived 1978 ABC sitcom Free Country. Joseph Bresner is the head of a Lithuanian family that emigrated to New York City in the early 1900s. Each episode featured the 89-year-old Bresner in the present day (i.e., in the 1970s) reminiscing about events in the early 1900s. Reiner also wrote two episodes. The series also starred Judy (Judith) Kahan, Fred McCarren, Renée Lippin, Larry Gelman, and Joe Pantoliano.

In 1991, Reiner and Phil Mishkin created the short-lived CBS sitcom Morton & Hayes. The series was centered on the "rediscovered" work of a fictitious comedy duo. Each episode presented what was purported as a newly-discovered Morton & Hayes comedy short from the late 1930s or early 1940s. The episodes were presented in the style of a documentary, in which host Rob Reiner introduced another long-lost comedy film short starring Chick Morton (Kevin Pollak) and Eddie Hayes (Bob Amaral).

He had a recurring role as Bob Day in 11 episodes of the Fox sitcom New Girl from 2012 to 2018. Bob Day is the father of Jessica "Jess" Day (Zooey Deschanel). Though he admits to having many similarities to Nick (Jake Johnson), he is very protective of Jess and disapproves of their relationship.

Some of his other sitcom guest appearances included The Partridge Family, The Odd Couple (1974), Good Heavens, It's Garry Shandling's Show (4 episodes), The Larry Sanders Show, Frasier (voice), Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Simpsons (voice), Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, 30 Rock, About a Boy, Happyish (2 episodes), and The Comedians. He appeared as Albert Schnur in four episodes of the FX on Hulu comedy-drama The Bear in 2025.

He began his career in television writing for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1968 and 1969, working alongside Steve Martin as his writing partner. Reiner, Phil Mishkin and Gerry Isenberg created the short-lived 1972 ABC sitcom The Super. Starring Richard S. Castellano, the series depicted the life of a harried Italian American superintendent of a New York City apartment building. Reiner, Phil Mishkin and Garry Marshall wrote the first episode of Happy Days titled "All the Way", which aired on January 15, 1974.

Reiner made his directorial film debut with the heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984). Some of his other directing credits included The Sure Thing (1985), Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Misery (1990), A Few Good Men (1992), The American President (1995), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), and The Bucket List (2007). His final film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), was released on September 12. He earned nominations for four Golden Globe Awards for Best Director, and three Directors Guild of America Awards.

Some of his film acting credits included This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Bullets Over Broadway (1994), The First Wives Club (1996), Primary Colors (1998), EDtv (1999), Everyone's Hero (2006), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).

He was interviewed for The Interviews: An Oral History of Television on November 29, 2004.

Mr. Reiner was a talented actor and director. He was funny and memorable as Mike "Meathead" Stivic. He won two Emmy Awards in 1974 and 1978 for the role. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment that he brought us during his legendary career. It's a very shocking and tragic loss. He will be greatly missed.

Share your memories on our All in the Family message board. View photos in our galleries.

Two sides. One truth. His & Hers premieres January 8, only on Netflix! Netflix debuted the official trailer and key art for His & Hers, a chilling new crime drama starring Tessa Thompson & Jon Bernthal. The limited series premieres Thursday, January 8, 2026 only on Netflix.

Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega - the sleepy town where she grew up - Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides to every story: HIS & HERS, which means someone is always lying.

Star/Executive Producer: Tessa Thompson (Hedda, Creed, Thor). Executive Producers: Kristen Campo for Campout Productions. Jessica Chastain and Kelly Carmichael for Freckle Films. Kishori Rajan for Viva Maude. Starring Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Crystal Fox, Sunita Mani, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Marin Ireland, Poppy Liu. The limited series will have 6 episodes.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of December 15, 2025)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Warner/Netflix Merger Gets Complicated; Steve Carell Comedy Rooster Coming to HBO Max in March

   Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning more about a media merger, learning more details about some new streaming series starring some of our favorites, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Last week, it was announced that, after appearing for several weeks that Paramount would acquire Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix would be the one to acquire it... but now it's gotten far more complicated and Paramount is doing everything that it possibly can to get it. (Deadline)
• Bill Lawrence's new HBO Max comedy starring Steve Carell now has a title, Rooster. (Variety)
• Hugh Laurie is joining Amy Poehler in Dig, a new Mike Schur comedy that will air on Peacock. (Variety)
• HBO Max has launched some new linear channels on the streaming service, including channels for Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and more. (Cord Cutters News)
• This is one we weren't expecting: The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series, which has never been on home media in any format, is coming to Blu-ray in February. (Animated Views)
• Rowan Atkinson says he dislikes Mr. Bean as a person, but likes him as a character. (Deadline)
• The final season of The Upshaws premieres January 15 on Netflix. (SitcomsOnline)

• In honor of Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday, Catchy Comedy has an extended weekend long binge of The Dick Van Dyke Show this weekend.
• Antenna TV has a "Sunday Special" of Barney Miller tomorrow.

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Survival of the Thickest Final Season Guest Stars; Ted Season 2 Returns in March

Netflix confirmed that the final season of Survival of the Thickest, Season 3, will include guest stars Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws, Please and Thank You Tour), D.L. Hughley (The DL Hughley Show), Ashley Graham (Chicago on Broadway), Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show), Wyatt Cenac (Problem Areas, Medicine for Melancholy), Jenna Lyons (Designer & Creative Entrepreneur), Ice-T (Law & Order: SVU), LaQuan Smith (Designer), Charles Harbison (Designer), and Ashley Romans (Y: The Last Man, The Pitt).

The series is now in production in New York. Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size, and looking for love, while loving herself, Mavis works hard to grow her brand and establish herself as a stylist of note. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body-positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss. The scripted comedy is inspired by Buteau's acclaimed book of essays.

Co-Creator, EP, and Star, Michelle Buteau, and Co-Creator and EP Danielle Sanchez-Witzel will make their directorial debuts. Buteau will direct episode 5, and Sanchez-Witzel will direct episode 3. Returning Series Regulars and Guest Stars include Michelle Buteau (Babes, Survival of the Thickest, The Circle), Tone Bell (Trigger Warning, Coyote vs. Acme), Marouane Zotti (I May Destroy You, Bodkin), Liza Treyger (Liza Treyger: Night Owl), Peppermint (Harlem), Alecsys Proctor-Turner, Anthony Michael Lopez (Broad City, Mapplethorpe), Garcelle Beauvais (Black Girl Missing, Spider-Man: Homecoming), and RonReaco Lee (Fight Night, Friends and Lovers). Marouane Zotti shifts from guest star to series regular. Additional directors for the season include Kim Nguyen & Amy Aniobi.

Ted is back! All episodes of Ted Season 2 premiere Thursday, March 5 only on Peacock.

It's 1994, and senior year of high school is underway for Ted the foul-mouthed teddy bear and his best friend, likable but awkward John Bennett. Together they live in a working-class Boston home with John's parents (Matty and Susan) and cousin (Blaire). Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and doesn't like anyone challenging him, particularly his liberal-minded niece. Susan is kind, selfless, and almost pathologically sweet when it comes to caring for her family. Blaire is an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives.

Starring Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes, and Giorgia Whigham. 8 episodes will drop.

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The Upshaws Final Season Premieres January 15; Mike Epps Gets 5th Netflix Special

Your favorite family is back for one final celebration! All the laughs. All the mess. All together. The Upshaws final season drops on January 15, only on Netflix. Part 7 of the long-running sitcom features 12 all-new episodes, including an unforgettable series finale.

Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family - wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) -- and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together.

Created by: Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes. Starring: Mike Epps (Bennie Upshaw), Wanda Sykes (Lucretia Turner), Kim Fields (Regina Upshaw), Khali Spraggins (Aaliyah Upshaw), Jermelle Simon (Bernard Upshaw), Journey Christine (Maya Upshaw).

Comedy superstar Mike Epps returns to the stage for his fifth Netflix stand-up special, Delusional. With his signature charm and sharp humor, Epps delivers a fresh set packed with big laughs and memorable moments, sharing hilarious and unfiltered stories of how a little delusion and a lot of hustle made him a star.

Dropping January 27, 2026 on Netflix. January is a big month for Epps. As mentioned above, Netflix's long-running sitcom, The Upshaws, returns with its final season on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Part 7 of the family comedy features 12 all-new episodes, leading up to an unforgettable series finale.

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HBO's Rooster Premieres in March; Fox's Updated Winter 2026 Schedule

The HBO Original comedy series Rooster will debut March 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The 10-episode season, from Warner Bros. Television, hails from co-showrunners and executive producers Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses and stars Steve Carell, who also serves as executive producer. A comedy set on a college campus centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive).

The series stars Steve Carell, Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai. Rooster, from co-showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, is executive produced by Bill Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer for Doozer, Matt Tarses, Jonathan Krisel, Barbie Adler, Annie Mebane, David Stassen, Anthony King, and Steve Carell.

FOX announced updates to its Winter 2026 premiere dates, including special advance premieres of new series Best Medicine and returning comedy Animal Control, following respective FOX NFL doubleheaders, as well as a two-night premiere event for new drama series Memory of a Killer, starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperiloi, beginning immediately after the NFC Championship Game.

Animal Control, starring Joel McHale, will have a special advance Season Four premiere on Sunday, December 28 (8:00-8:30 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones) immediately following the FOX NFL doubleheader. An all-new episode of The Simpsons will air at a special time (8:30-9:00 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones), followed by all-new episodes of Krapopolis (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and Bob's Burgers (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT). Following a new episode of Hell's Kitchen (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), live-action comedies return starting Thursday, January 15 with an all-new time period premiere episode of Animal Control (9:00-9:30PM ET/PT) and the Season Two premiere of Going Dutch, starring Denis Leary (9:30-10:00PM ET/PT).

New series Best Medicine, starring Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra and Annie Potts will have a special advance series premiere on Sunday, January 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones) immediately following the FOX NFL doubleheader. An all-new episode of Krapopolis will air following (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) with an all-new episode of The Simpsons airing at a special time (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT). Best Medicine will have its time period premiere beginning Tuesday, January 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) with the series premiere episode, followed by the winter premiere of hit medical drama Doc (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), starring Molly Parker and Felicity Huffman and featuring the return of fan favorite Scott Wolf.

New psychological thriller Memory of a Killer, featuring Patrick Dempsey's return to broadcast television alongside Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli and Gina Torres (9-1-1: Lone Star) will launch with a special two-night premiere event beginning Sunday, January 25 (10:00-11:10 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones) immediately following the NFC Championship Game (6:00-10:00 PM ET / Live to All Time Zones). The two-night event continues the next evening, Monday, January 26, when Memory of a Killer will have its time-period premiere (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) with an all-new episode, preceded by the Season Two premiere of extreme survival series Extracted (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT). Additional schedule details to be announced.

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83rd Golden Globe Nominations; Paradise Returns on Hulu in February

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations are out, as the TV side was paced by HBO's The White Lotus with six nominations. Netflix's Adolescence had 5 nominations and Hulu's Only Murders in the Building had 4 nominations. Other television nominations include first-time series such as Nobody Wants This, Baby Reindeer, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story as well as returning contenders like Abbott Elementary and Hacks.

The Globes was one of the first organizations to salute both film and TV work. Over the years, Globes voters have become known for early recognition of new series, such as Mad Men and Desperate Housewives. Selena Gomez, Aimee Lou Wood, Ayo Edebiri, Jenna Ortega, Jean Smart, and Ted Danson are among this year's television nominees. The nominations were announced yesterday morning by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall . View the nominations here.

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards will take place Sunday, January 11, 2026 hosted by Nikki Glaser, at the Beverly Hilton, its home since 1961. The three-hour ceremony will air live on CBS, streamed on Paramount+ and be available on the CBS app, starting at 5 p.m. PT (8-11 p.m. ET). Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners.

Hulu's hit drama series Paradise returns on February 23. Check out the all-new teaser and teaser art, which debuted at Brazil Comic Con (CCXP). The CCXP panel featured Dan Fogelman (creator, EP), Sterling K. Brown (EP, star), and Shailene Woodley (star). The second season of the Emmy(R) Award-nominated series premieres Monday, February 23 with three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US and Disney+ internationally.

Xavier searches for Teri out in the world and learns how people survived the three years since The Day. Back in Paradise, the social fabric frays as the bunker deals with the aftermath of Season 1, and new secrets are uncovered about the city's origins.

Paradise stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Krys Marshall, Enuka Okuma, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV and Charlie Evans, with recurring guest stars James Marsden, Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty, and Jon Beavers.

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First Look at Bert Kreischer Netflix Comedy Free Bert; School Spirits Season 3

FREE BERT! The new scripted comedy series, Free Bert, starring Bert Kreischer, premieres on Netflix in January 2026.

Bert Kreischer - shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard - finds himself in uncharted territory when his daughters are accepted to an elite Beverly Hills private school. When his unbridled antics turn his family into outcasts, he decides to "put on a shirt" and stifle his true nature to better fit in.

Created By: Bert Kreischer & Jarrad Paul & Andy Mogel. Showrunners/Writers/Directors: Jarrad Paul & Andy Mogel. Executive Producers: Bert Kreischer, LeeAnn Kreischer, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Elise Henderson, and Judi Marmel.

Starring Bert Kreischer, Arden Myrin, Ava Ryan, Lilou Lang, Christine Horn, Chris Witaske, Mandell Maughan, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Robert Jon Mello, Braxton Alexander, Matthew Del Negro, and Noshir Dalal.

Paramount+ revealed today that the hit original drama series School Spirits, created by Nate & Megan Trinrud for Paramount Television Studios, will return for its third season on January 28. The date was unveiled alongside first look images at Paramount+ CCXP panel in São Paolo, Brazil featuring series lead and executive producer Peyton List. Seasons one and two are currently available to stream on Paramount+ in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Japan.

Season three of School Spirits plunges Maddie Nears and her friends into a deeper, darker mystery as the veil between worlds grows dangerously thin, delivering twists that challenge everything they thought they knew. After clawing her way back to life, Maddie struggles with terrifying visions and the weight of protecting both the living and the dead while Simon - trapped in the afterlife - becomes obsessed with the secrets buried in Split River High's scars. Why have so many people died at Split River High? What was Mr. Martin warning them about? As they search for answers, new dangers and dark secrets begin to surface.

School Spirits stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, Kristian Ventura as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese as Charley, Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zomer, Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Martin, Ci Hang Ma as Quinn, Miles Elliot as Yuri and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark. Newcomers this season include recurring guest stars Jennifer Tilly as Dr. Hunter-Price, Ari Dalbert as Kyle and Erika Swayze as Livia, who join returning recurring guest stars Maria Dizzia as Sandra, Patrick Gilmore as Mr. Anderson, Alex Zahara as Principal Hartman, Ian Tracey as Sheriff Baxter, Jess Gabor as Janet and Zack Calderon as Diego.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of December 8, 2025)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair; Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery

  Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a busy week, with news about the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, a massive media merger, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• We are getting our first look at Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair. (Variety)
• Media mergers are getting bigger and bigger all the time, and this week, it was announced that Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery (but not the cable channels). (AP News)
• Meanwhile, Versant (the cable channel spinoff of NBCUniversal) has announced some changes for them, including acquiring Free TV Networks. (Deadline)
• CBS is developing Auntie Supreme, a new comedy about a life coach who decides to co-parent her nieces with her brother-in-law. (Deadline)
• As we mentioned last week, Mad Men is now on HBO Max... but as it turns out, they were given some alternative 4K versions that included errors that audiences were never intended to see. (Hollywood Reporter)
• The CBS Evening News is about to be completely anchorless, as now Maurice DuBois has announced he is leaving. (Variety)
• MeTV has announced their new January lineup, which includes four new shows. (SitcomsOnline)
• Unedited episodes of The Carol Burnett Show are coming to FETV. (SitcomsOnline)

• As Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday approaches, PBS has an American Masters special about him on Friday.
• Saturday Night Live is back tonight with host Melissa McCarthy.
• Catchy Comedy has a binge of Christmas sitcom favorites tomorrow.

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FETV Acquires The Carol Burnett Show Uncut; Hey A.J.! Coming to Disney Jr.

FETV (Family Entertainment Television), home to beloved and timeless television series and movies carried across cable, satellite, and virtual platforms, announced that The Carol Burnett Show will debut on the network with a "Ring in the Laughs" New Year's Day marathon. The show will then join the regular schedule on Saturday, January 3, 2026, airing nightly at 12:50am ET. As with all series on FETV, The Carol Burnett Show will air in its original, uncut format.

First premiering in 1967 and running for 11 seasons, The Carol Burnett Show stands as one of television's most influential and decorated variety series. The series earned 25 Primetime Emmy Awards and introduced countless beloved characters and recurring sketches – from "The Family" to "Carol and Sis" to numerous famous movie parodies.

Hey A.J.!, a new animated family comedy series, is set to premiere with a marathon of the first seven episodes on Tuesday, Jan. 13, on Disney Jr. (7:00-10:15 a.m. EST/PST) and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand. The episodes will then be available to stream on Disney+ on Wednesday, Jan. 14, with additional episodes debuting later in the year.

Inspired by children's book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the upcoming new series Hey A.J.! is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary. Executive produced by Bennett, alongside EmmyⓇ Award winner Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (Phineas and Ferb) and GRAMMYⓇ-nominated songwriter/producer Michael Hodges from Surfing Giant Studios, the series features colorful 2D animation, relatable storylines for preschoolers and energetic, imaginative songs for families to enjoy together.

The series stars Amari McCoy as A.J., Martellus Bennett as Marty, Jhené Aiko as Siggi, Juliet Donenfeld as Jessie, Innocent Ekakitie as Jazz and David Mitchell as Theo. The celebrity guest voice cast includes Meghan Trainor, Cristo Fernández, Bootsy Collins, Kate Miccuci, Maulik Pancholy, Calum Scott, Lena Waithe and retired NASA astronaut and engineer Leland Melvin, who will guest star as himself.

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COZI TV Acquires The Jeff Foxworthy Show; Hulu Renews Chad Powers for Season 2

COZI TV is getting another new sitcom next month, hot off their additions of Malcolm & Eddie and The Steve Harvey Show this month. Not on the schedule in December but coming in January - one MORE new show: The Jeff Foxworthy Show, every weekend. More sitcom fun! Details will be coming soon on the timeslots.

The sitcom starring comedian Jeff Foxworthy is based on Foxworthy's stand-up comedy routine. The series originally aired on ABC in 1995-96 and then on NBC in 1996-97. The series also starred Haley Joel Osment. It only aired for two seasons but it has had some success in reruns the last 25 years on networks like USA Network, TBS, Nick at Nite and INSP.

Hulu Original comedy series Chad Powers has been renewed for a second season. Glen Powell will return as the titular character. The series is based on the Eli's Places segment from ESPN and Omaha Productions, where Eli Manning disguised himself in prosthetics to participate in a walk-on tryout at Penn State. Season one stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday/Chad Powers, Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd, Wynn Everett as Tricia Yeager, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny and Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson.

Season One Synopsis: Eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes his promising college football career, hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers - a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish.

Hulu's half-hour comedy Chad Powers hails from co-creators Glen Powell and Michael Waldron. Season one executive producers include Glen Powell, Michael Waldron, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, Burke Magnus, Brian Lockhart, Kati Fernandez, Adam Fasullo, Luvh Rakhe, and Tony Yacenda. The series is produced by 20th Television. Season one of Chad Powers, which premiered earlier this Fall, is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US and on Disney+ internationally.

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MeTV January 2026 Schedule; Netflix's My Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Season 6 Guests

As we mentioned, MeTV is ringing in the new year with some new shows to MeTV! Joining the MeTV lineup alongside favorites like The Andy Griffith Show, M*A*S*H and Bonanza comes new retro hit shows.

The new schedule with the following shows premieres starting December 29, 2025, when they welcome the following new additions: Hawaii Five-O weekdays at 11AM (replacing In the Heat of the Night), Charlie's Angels Sundays at 2PM (replacing The Beverly Hillbillies), Hart to Hart Sundays at 3PM (replacing Gilligan's Island) and Fantasy Island Sundays at 4PM (replacing Mama's Family).

Leaving the lineup are: In the Heat of the Night, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Gilligan's Island and Mama's Family, as The Beverly Hillbillies on Sundays moves to 11am & 11:30am replacing Happy Days & Laverne & Shirley. Perhaps some of these shows leaving will head to MeTV+, since they have Hawaii Five-O.

View the new lineup and full schedule here. Discuss the changes on our message boards.

Netflix announced the guests included in this season's Emmy Award-winning My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. The sixth season premieres on December 16 and features conversations with actor, director, and producer Michael B. Jordan, creator sensation and entrepreneur MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), and Emmy and Screen Actors Guild award-winning actor, producer and director Jason Bateman.

Combining humor, curiosity and in-depth conversations with extraordinary people, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman has Letterman back in the host's chair, following a 33-year reign in late night. The critically acclaimed series won the Emmy for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special in 2024 and has received seven Emmy nominations in its five seasons.

In 27 episodes across five seasons and three specials, My Next Guest has featured notables including Barack Obama, Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, JAY-Z, Robert Downey Jr., Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Dave Chappelle, Miley Cyrus, Caitlin Clark, and Billie Eilish.

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Labels: Charlie's Angels, Fantasy Island, Happy Days, Hart to Hart, Hawaii Five-0, Laverne and Shirley, ME-TV, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Netflix