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SitcomsOnline Digest: King of the Hill Renewed for Two More Seasons on Hulu; MTV Cancels Ridiculousness

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a bit busier this week, with news of a multi-season renewal of a reboot of a popular animated series, the end of a seemingly never-ending MTV show, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• It looks like King of the Hill is proving to be just as successful as (if not more than) the original, as two additional seasons have been ordered on top of the one that has already aired and the one that is coming up (bringing it to four new seasons total for Hulu). (Variety)
• After 46 seasons (we question how they count seasons, it has only been 14 years, though 14 long years) and 1700 episodes, MTV has canceled Ridiculousness, but don't get too excited yet because there are still unaired episodes and they never said they were dropping reruns. (Variety)
• John Dickerson, who just recently came to CBS Evening News, is leaving (as are many other CBS News staff), and now there are questions about the future of the operations of CBS News overall. (Variety)
• If you subscribe to YouTube TV, you've lost your Disney owned channels. (USA Today)
• June Lockhart, one of the very few remaining stars from the black and white era of television, died this week at age 100. (SitcomsOnline)

• Crutch, the spinoff of The Neighborhood starring Tracy Morgan, debuts Monday on Paramount+
• The second season of St. Denis Medical starts Monday on NBC.
• NBC has the season premiere of Happy's Place and the series premiere of Stumble on Friday.
• Here Come the Brides starts airing today on FETV, though there is no fanfare of a special marathon or anything just yet.
• Laugh-In is the Catchy Binge on Catchy Comedy tomorrow.

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Labels: CBS, Crutch, Here Come the Brides, Hulu, King of the Hill, Lassie, Laugh-In, MTV, Ridiculousness, SitcomsOnline Digest, St. Denis Medical, Stumble, YouTube TV

Hulu Renews King of the Hill for Seasons 16 and 17; FX Renews Adults for Season 2; Remembering June Lockhart

Hulu has renewed the adult animated series King of the Hill for seasons 16 and 17 with a 20-episode order. King of the Hill was initially revived in January 2023 with a 20-episode order. Season 14 streamed its 10-episode season on Monday, August 4 following its world premiere at San Diego Comic-Con which included an activation recreating the show's famous Arlen, Texas. King of the Hill premiered at No. 2 on Nielsen's Overall Top 10 Streaming Chart. The upcoming 15th season of King of the Hill will premiere on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US, and on Disney+ internationally in 2026.

In Season 14, after years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane. The Emmy(R)-winning series ran for 13 seasons with over 250 episodes on Fox and all seasons now stream on Hulu. Season 14 Cast: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom, and Toby Huss.

FX's Adults, the ensemble comedy that The New York Times called "Friends for a new generation," has been renewed for a second season. All episodes of season one are available to stream on Hulu. Adults is created by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw, who are Executive Producers and Writers. Comedy veterans Nick Kroll, Sarah Naftalis, Jonathan Krisel and Rob Rosell are Executive Producers. The series stars Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao and Owen Thiele.

Adults follows a group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet. "Samir" (Malik Elassal), "Billie" (Lucy Freyer), "Paul Baker" (Jack Innanen), "Issa" (Amita Rao) and "Anton" (Owen Thiele) are five friends crashing together in Samir's childhood home, where they share their meals, anxieties and, occasionally, toothbrushes. The series puts a slightly heightened twist on the wins, losses and humiliations of starting out in the adult world. Whether they're trying to get ahead at work, navigating the healthcare system, hosting a dinner party or dating in the age of Find My Friends, the group is finding that nothing about the real world is simple, and all their best intentions tend to make things worse.

Actress June Lockhart, who starred as Ruth Martin in Lassie, as Dr. Maureen Robinson in Lost in Space and as Dr. Janet Craig in Petticoat Junction, has died. She died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California, on October 23. Ms. Lockhart was 100.

Lockhart starred as Ruth Martin in seasons 5-10 (1958-1964) of the CBS adventure drama Lassie. The series follows the adventures of a female Rough Collie dog named Lassie and her companions, both human and animal. Ruth Martin is the wife of Paul Martin (Hugh Reilly) and the mother of Timmy Martin (Jon Provost). Lockhart replaced Cloris Leachman, who in turn had replaced Jan Clayton. In 1959, she was nominated for an Emmy for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series for her role. She had earlier starred as Priscilla in the 1945 film Son of Lassie. She guest starred as Mrs. Chadwick in a 1989 episode of The New Lassie.

She starred as Dr. Maureen Robinson in the 1965-1968 CBS science fiction series Lost in Space. The series follows the adventures of the Robinsons, a pioneering family of space colonists who struggle to survive in the depths of space. Dr. Maureen Robinson is biochemist who is often seen preparing meals, tending the garden, and helping with light construction while adding a voice of compassion. She is the wife of Professor (Lt. Colonel) John Robinson (Guy Williams) and the mother of Judy (Marta Kristen), Penny (Angela Cartwright), and Will (Bill Mumy). Lockhart had a cameo role as Principal Cartwright in the 1998 film Lost in Space.

Lockhart starred as Dr. Janet Craig in the sixth and seventh seasons (1968-1970) of the CBS sitcom Petticoat Junction. Lockhart's character was essentially brought on as a surrogate mother figure to fill the void left by the death of Bea Benaderet (Kate Bradley), and takes up a medical practice at the Shady Rest Hotel and also serves as a counsel of sorts for the girls. The cast in the final two seasons incldued Edgar Buchanan, Linda Kaye Henning, Meredith MacRae, Lori Saunders, Mike Minor, Frank Cady, Elna Hubbell, Byron Foulger (season 6), Rufe Davis (recurring in season 7), and Jonathan Daly (season 7).

She appeared as Miss Wiltrout, Michelle Tanner's (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) kindergarten teacher, in two episodes of Full House in 1991. She had a recurring role as Helen Lambert, Frank Lambert's (Patrick Duffy) mother, in three episodes of Step by Step in 1996. She appeared as Misty Kiniski, Lewis's (Ryan Stiles) mother, in two episodes of The Drew Carey Show in 2002.

Some of her other sitcom guest appearances included Bewitched, Family Affair (1968), The Beverly Hillbillies, Love, American Style (1973), Happy Days, It's Garry Shandling's Show (as herself), Get a Life, Nurses, The John Larroquette Show, The Mommies, Roseanne, Fired Up, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Rock Me, Baby (2004), and Complete Savages (2 episodes). She provided the voice of Martha Day for the 1974-1975 Hanna-Barbera animated series These Are the Days.

She had a recurring role as Mariah Ramirez in General Hospital. Some of her other television guest appearances included Justice (3 episodes in 1954 and 1955), Have Gun – Will Travel (2 episodes), Gunsmoke, Rawhide, Wagon Train (2 episodes), Perry Mason, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Branded, Death Valley Days, Marcus Welby, M.D. (1974), Adam-12 (2 episodes), Quincy, M.E. (3 episodes), Vega$, Magnum, P.I. (1981), Falcon Crest, Knots Landing, The Greatest American Hero (2 episodes), Murder, She Wrote (1985), The Colbys (2 episodes), Babylon 5, 7th Heaven, Beverly Hills, 90210 (4 episodes as Celia Martin), Las Vegas, Grey's Anatomy, and Cold Case.

Lockhart made her film debut with her parents in a film version of A Christmas Carol in 1938. Some of her other film credits included All This, and Heaven Too (1940), Sergeant York (1941), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Yearling (1946), and Troll (1986). In 1948, she received a Special Tony Award for Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer (a category that no longer exists) for her role on Broadway in For Love or Money.

Ms. Lockhart was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a career spanning nearly 90 years. She was a two-time Emmy Award nominee and a Tony Award winner. She did a great job portraying mothers on television. She will be deeply missed.

We also remember actor Ed Williams. He starred as Ted Olson in Police Squad! and in The Naked Gun films. He died in Los Angeles on October 2. Mr. Williams was 98.

Williams starred as Ted Olson in the short-lived 1982 ABC sitcom Police Squad!, which was created by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker. A spoof of police procedurals and many other television shows and movies, the series features Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker's usual sight gags, wordplay, and non sequiturs. Ted Olson is a lab technician at Police Squad. The series also starred Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Peter Lupus, and William Duell.

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included Madame's Place, Hooperman, and The Loop. Some of his other television guest appearances included MacGyver (1986), Matlock (1989), L.A. Law, Sisters (2 episodes), and House.

He starred as lab scientist Ted Olsen in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991), and Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult (1993). Some of his other film credits included The Giant of Thunder Mountain (1991), Father of the Bride (1991), and Carnosaur (1993).

Mr. Williams was a science teacher for many years and had some previous acting experience when he landed the Police Squad! role. He was funny and memorable in Police Squad! and The Naked Gun films. He will be greatly missed.

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Labels: Adults, FX, Hulu, King of the Hill, Lassie, Lost in Space, Obits, Petticoat Junction

ABC's The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary Special on November 11; NBC 2025 Holiday Specials

The Golden Girls is now 40! ABC News will mark the iconic sitcom's 40th anniversary with a one-hour special detailing the incredible inside story of The Golden Girls, featuring series creator Susan Harris, Emmy(R) Award-winning producer Tony Thomas, and many of the show's original writers and producers. The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 will air on Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00pm and streaming on Hulu the next day.

Paying tribute to the legendary actresses who brought Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia to life, and to 40 years of friendship, laughter and their famous love of cheesecake, the special will explore how The Golden Girls used uninhibited comedy to rewrite the narrative for women over 50 and how its timeless appeal has created a lasting influence on pop culture.

The special will follow the 20th anniversary episode of Dancing with the Stars, which airs LIVE from 8:00-10:00pm on ABC and Disney+. The Golden Girls premiered in September 14, 1985 on NBC and lasted through 1992. All seven seasons plus The Golden Palace are streaming on Hulu.

In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, NBC will once again bring families together with its beloved annual specials and a lineup of exciting new programming. Favorite perennial programming will once again return to viewers homes with Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R), Christmas in Rockefeller Center and several others. New programming for 2025 includes Wicked: One Wonderful Night, Christmas in Nashville, Password Holiday Special and more. Full list of holiday specials and events through January 1 are below.

Wicked: One Wonderful Night
When: Thursday, November 6, 8-10 p.m.

Countdown to the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Parade(R)
When: Wednesday, November 26, 8-9 p.m. and simulcast on Peacock

A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving
When: Wednesday, November 26, 9-11 p.m.

99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R)
When: Thursday, November 27, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (encore at 2 p.m.) and simulcast on Peacock

National Dog Show Presented by Purina
When: Thursday, November 27, 12-2 p.m. and simulcast on Peacock

Christmas in Rockefeller Center
When: Wednesday, December 3, 8-10 p.m. and simulcast on Peacock

Christmas in Nashville
When: Wednesday, December 3, 10-11 p.m.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
When: Thursday, December 4, 8-8:30 p.m. (encore on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.)

Frosty the Snowman
When: Thursday, December 4, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
When: Friday, December 5, 8-9:15 p.m. (encore on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.)

Password Holiday Special
When: Monday, December 8, 10-11p.m. (encore on Dec. 18 at 8p.m.)
Celebrity guest Jonathan Groff.

Shrek the Halls
When: Tuesday, December 9, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.)

A Motown Christmas
When: Tuesday, December 9, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 17 at p.m.)

NBC 2025 Year in Review Presented by Access Hollywood
When: Thursday, December 11, 9:15-10 p.m. (one-hour extended version airing Dec. 17 at 10 p.m.)

Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
When: Wednesday, December 17, 9 -10 p.m.

A Saturday Night Live Christmas
When: Thursday, December 18, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 22 at 9 p.m.)

It's a Wonderful Life
When: Wednesday, December 24, 8-11 p.m.

Christmas Eve Mass
When: Wednesday, December 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
When: Thursday, December 25, 8:30-11 p.m.

137th Rose Parade Presented by Honda
When: Thursday, January 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT and simulcast on Peacock

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ABC Midseason 2026 Schedule; Hulu Renews Only Murders in the Building for Season 6, Now in London

Following a phenomenal fall season of unprecedented success across the schedule, ABC announced its 2026 midseason premiere dates featuring a slate of hilarious comedies, thrilling dramas, and high-stakes unscripted series. America's Funniest Home Videos kicks off the week Sunday, January 4 at 7pm. Star and executive producer Ramón Rodríguez directs the Season 4 premiere of Will Trent Tuesday, January 6, followed by the midseason return of High Potential which continues to be a powerhouse, ranking as the No. 1 original broadcast series across platforms for the second season in a row among Adults 18-49, and the Season 8 premiere of The Rookie. Both Will Trent and The Rookie enjoyed tremendous ratings success last season, surging year over year and posting several new streaming highs. Both series consistently delivered over 10 million Total Viewers in multiplatform viewing.

Wednesday night comedies Shifting Gears and Emmy(R) Award-winning Abbott Elementary return for a night of laughs Wednesday, January 7, followed by the return of Shark Tank. The following day, ratings juggernaut dramas 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville and Grey's Anatomy return to the Thursday night lineup on January 8. Rounding out the week, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Friday's most-watched newsmagazine, ABC News' "20/20," return to the schedule Friday, January 9. NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC returns for select Saturdays beginning January 24 (Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks).

American Idol premieres its ninth season on ABC and 24th season overall with a new schedule, airing Mondays beginning January 26. Music superstars Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood return as judges alongside Emmy Award-winning host Ryan Seacrest. For the first time ever, American Idol will bring the iconic Hollywood Week round to Nashville. Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover will feature one round only as the hopefuls from all musical genres take the stage for a make-or-break performance, facing the biggest Hollywood Week cut in "Idol" history.

Premiering Wednesday, February 25, ABC is scrubbing back in for Sacred Heart Hospital with back-to-back episodes of comedy Scrubs starring Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke. Ken Jennings-hosted Celebrity Jeopardy! returns for Season 4 with a brand-new All-Stars Tournament Friday, February 27, while the drama-filled season premiere of The Bachelorette starring The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul and hosted by Jesse Palmer kicks off on its new night, Sunday, March 22. As previously announced, new drama series RJ Decker (working title) starring Scott Speedman will debut in 2026. The premiere date will be announced at a later time. With this newest addition to the schedule, ABC ups its drama count to seven series, and 10 scripted series overall.

Hulu Original comedy series Only Murders in the Building, which hails from 20th Television, has been renewed for a sixth season consisting of 10 episodes. The series will film overseas for the first time, with the beloved crime-solving trio leaving New York City to investigate London's newest mystery.

Season five features a star-studded cast, including the return of multi-Oscar(R)/Emmy(R) winner Meryl Streep and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, and Jermaine Fowler. They joined stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Michael Cyril Creighton. Season five is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US and on Disney+ internationally. Season five finale became available yesterday, October 28.

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Labels: 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, ABC, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, Hulu, Jeopardy, Only Murders in the Building, Scrubs, Shark Tank, Shifting Gears, The Rookie, Wheel of Fortune, Will Trent

Hulu Debuts Trailer for Original Holiday Film; Sidelined Returns for Sequel on Tubi

Hulu has debuted the trailer and key art for holiday film Joy to the World, starring Chad Michael Murray, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Ayesha Curry and more. Joy to the World premieres November 1 on Disney+ and Hulu.

Lifestyle guru Joy Edwards (Emmanuelle Chriqui) - whose cookbooks feature her perfect home life and family - is horrified when a TV network decides to film Christmas dinner at her fabled, but fabricated, country home. Now, she must recruit her best friend Max (Chad Michael Murray) to pose as her fake husband for the cameras - but they both discover something real along the way.

Starring Emmanuelle Chriqui, Chad Michael Murray, Ayesha Curry, Josh Reich, Taya Messier, Heleene Lohan Cameron, Guy Sprung, Daniel Kash, Farid Yazdani, Sarah Hillier, Kelly Martin, Steve Pigozzo, and Martin Moreau.

Noah Beck and Siena Agudong of Sidelined: The QB & Me, return for Tubi's hit YA original film airing on Thanksgiving Day. Based on Wattpad sensation The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley, Sidelined 2: Intercepted will focus on freshman star quarterback Drayton (Noah Beck) as he struggles with the weight of expectations after a devastating setback, while dancer Dallas (Siena Agudong) begins to question the future she thought she wanted. As their high school relationship begins to unravel under the pressures of distance and self-discovery, they'll learn that the bravest versions of themselves emerge when they let life redirect them.

The sequel will also see Charlie Gillespie (Julie and the Phantoms), Sage Linder (Descendants 3) and Roan Curtis (Firefly Lane) joining the cast, as well as James Van Der Beek (Pose) and Drew Ray Tanner (Riverdale) returning to their roles from the original film. Justin Wu will also direct the sequel, with Thunderbird Entertainment's Great Pacific Media, Marshall Arts and WEBTOON Productions producing. You can watch Sidelined: The QB & Me, currently available to stream for free on Tubi.

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Netflix Grabs Victorious Spinoff Hollywood Arts; Dancing with the Stars Up for 5th Straight Week

Netflix announced Hollywood Arts, a brand-new spinoff of the hit live-action show Victorious, which aired on Nickelodeon from 2010-2013. The series is set to debut on Netflix in 2026, followed by releases on Nickelodeon and Paramount+. Production begins in October in Vancouver, Canada for 26 episodes.

In this all-new series, struggling actress Trina Vega (Daniella Monet) returns to her former high school, Hollywood Arts, as an unqualified substitute teacher, quickly finding herself both clashing with and unexpectedly inspiring a new generation of ambitious and talented students as they learn to find their true path at Hollywood's most elite performing arts school.

Starring Daniella Monet (Victorious), Alyssa Miles (Hanging out with Alyssa and Xavier), Emmy Liu-Wang (Raven's Home, Slumber Party), Peyton Jackson (Woman in the Yard, Young Dylan), Erika Swayze (School Spirits, Davey & Jonesie's Locker, Workin' Moms), Martin Kamm (Unsung Hero, Web of Spiderman) and guest star Yvette Nicole Brown (Community). The Hollywood Arts pilot (first) episode will be directed by Jonathan Judge (The Really Loud House, My Weird School), and was penned by Jake Farrow & Samantha Martin. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios.

Dancing with the Stars is still making television history for the fifth straight week. It has continued its upward climb, bedazzling viewers with last week's "Wicked Night," and scoring 6.63 million Total Viewers and a 1.38 rating among Adults 18-49, hitting new season highs in both demographics.

Amidst a season full of highlights, Dancing with the Stars has made history, growing for the fifth straight week following premiere over last week's "Dedication Night" in Total Viewers (+11% - 6.63 million vs. 5.98 million), the first time in measurement history that a fall show has grown its audience for five straight weeks following premiere, dating back to 1991.

Head-to-head from 8-10 p.m., Dancing with the Stars led the competition among Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 (6.63 million and 1.38 rating, respectively), including CBS's NCIS and NCIS: Origins (4.81 million and 0.25 rating) and the season debut of NBC's NBA basketball coverage (4.73 million and 1.29 rating).

Fan voting leapt to another new high of 53.10 million votes cast (+6% vs. 50.15 million votes cast on 10/14). Dancing with the Stars was once again the No. 1 most social television program across broadcast and cable, scoring 3.2 million total social interactions, up +13% over the show's season average (vs. 2.9 million).

Dancing with the Stars returns tomorrow - Tuesday, October 28, for "Halloween Night" (airing at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on ABC and Disney+, streaming next day on Hulu). Nine couples get into the spooky spirit with eerie makeovers and chilling routines, conjuring up a hauntingly entertaining night. The dance marathon, "Dance Monster-thon," returns, as well as two-time Mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke as guest judge. Can it make it six straight weeks of growth since the premiere? It's possible!

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Labels: ABC, Dancing with the Stars, Hollywood Arts, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Paramount+, Victorious

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 27, 2025)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Frankie Muniz Shares Photo Outside Studio for Malcolm in the Middle Reboot; Warner Bros. Discovery Still Looking for New Owner

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! The news isn't moving fast again this week, but we've got a little for you. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• It may not be so much newsworthy, but Frankie Muniz has shared a photo of himself and two of his TV series brothers from outside the studio for the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, which will be arriving in December. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Paramount would like to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, but it seems that Warner Bros. Discovery is rejecting their offers. (Deadline)
• The Stranger Things series finale will air in theaters, simultaneously with the release on Netflix, on December 31. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Have you noticed local news has gotten a little less... local? Because it has. (Cord Cutters News)
• The wait time between theater to home video to broadcast TV for movies used to take years, but NBC is about to collapse that as they air last year's Wicked in primetime next month. (Variety)
• Here Come the Brides is headed to FETV. (SitcomsOnline)

• Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Flying Nun tomorrow.
• We repeat this every year (because it has become an annual thing), but for Halloween, Antenna TV has a Bewitched marathon and Rewind TV has a Sabrina, the Teenage Witch marathon.
• Similarly, COZI has their annual marathon of The Munsters on Friday evening, though a new one joining it is a marathon of the series Friday morning on FETV.

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Labels: Bewitched, Flying Nun, Here Come the Brides, Malcolm in the Middle, Paramount, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Stranger Things, The Munsters, Warner Bros

USA Network Renews The Rainmaker; Reba Hosting Christmas in Rockefeller Center

USA Network announced that it has renewed the hit freshman legal thriller The Rainmaker from Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television for a second season coming in 2026. The news comes on the heels of its successful first season, which aired its finale last Friday. The renewal marks the most recent success across USA as the network continues to bring thrilling entertainment to audiences under VERSANT, a leading soon-to-be publicly traded media company.

Across the first nine premiere episodes of the season, The Rainmaker has averaged 1.3M total viewers. The season finale was the most-viewed episode of the season on USA Network. In total cross-platform viewership of the season to date, The Rainmaker is USA's most-viewed freshman series in seven years.

Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, Rudy Baylor, who is fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah. Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client's son. Season one stars Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, P.J. Byrne, Dan Fogler, Wade Briggs and Robyn Cara.

Country music icon and multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire will, for the first time, host this year's Christmas in Rockefeller Center on NBC. The annual two-hour telecast will air live Wednesday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.

In a tradition spanning over nine decades, the beloved special will celebrate the holiday season with the lighting of one of the world's most famous trees in the heart of New York City. In addition to her hosting duties, McEntire will perform throughout the evening from the historic Rockefeller Center. An all-star lineup of musical guests will be announced at a later date. McEntire currently stars on season 28 of NBC's The Voice as well as the hit comedy Happy's Place, which begins its second season on Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m.

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The CW Holiday Specials Schedule; Apple TV Fraggle Rock Special

The CW Network announced its slate of upcoming holiday programming featuring a roster of classics and family favorites including Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Best Christmas Movies Ever!, as well as the CW premiere of the hit TV movie Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. The holiday season kicks off with A Waltons Thanksgiving airing on Saturday, November 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The holiday favorite Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer returns to The CW on Friday, November 28 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT). An encore presentation will air on Wednesday, December 10 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).

Have yourself a very furry Christmas with A Totally Funny Animals Holiday premiering on Friday, November 28 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Relive your favorite holiday movie moments with the special Best Christmas Movies Ever! airing Thursday, December 4 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). A one-hour encore version will air Wednesday, December 17 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The heart-warming family movie The Waltons' Homecoming airs on Monday, December 8 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The merriment continues with a very special episode of Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us airing on Wednesday, December 10 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The hit TV movie Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors makes its CW debut on Thursday, December 11 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The film stars Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, Rick Shroeder and Gerald McRaney. The star-studded tradition continues with The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade airing on Friday, December 12 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT).

On Monday, December 15 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT), Christmas is the time to fall in love with A California Christmas. The film stars Lauren Swickard and Josh Swickard. The iconic cartoon bear Yogi heads to The CW with Yogi's First Christmas on Friday, December 19 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The Christmas love story continues with A California Christmas: City Lights on Monday, December 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Get ready to ring in the New Year by celebrating the biggest moments of 2025 with Popstar! Best of 2025 on Friday, December 26 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).

Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey and Boober Fraggle are back for the holiday season! Apple TV announced the all-new holiday special The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, to premiere globally on Friday, December 5. The special features a cameo appearance by musical artist and internet sensation Lele Pons that includes a harmonious duet of the classic, beloved Fraggle Rock song "Our Melody" with Gobo, along with two other holiday numbers.

The Fraggles eagerly await the first snow of the season and all the traditions it brings, but when only a single snowflake arrives and Gobo can't write the yearly holiday song everyone is expecting, the season is thrown off course. For the first time ever, Gobo journeys to the human world - or, as the Fraggles refer to it: Outer Space - to find some unexpected musical inspiration. And in another first, back at the Gorgs' castle, Junior is overwhelmed by the arrival of a new baby Gorg joining the family. This holiday season, the Fraggles and Gorgs learn that beautiful moments aren't always perfect - but they can be as unique and memorable as snowflakes.

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Apple TV's Shrinking Returns in January 2026; Season 2 of Idris Elba Series Also Returns in January 2026

Apple TV revealed the premiere date and first look at the 11-episode third season of the Emmy Award-nominated comedy series Shrinking, starring Emmy Award nominee Jason Segel and multi-award winner Harrison Ford, along with acclaimed performances from stars Christa Miller, Emmy Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Emmy nominee Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley. Created by Emmy Award winners Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein alongside Segel, Shrinking season three will premiere globally with a one-hour premiere episode on Wednesday, January 28, on Apple TV, followed by one new episode weekly, every Wednesday until April 8, 2026.

Shrinking follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives ... including his own. In addition to the ensemble cast, Shrinking season three brings back guest stars Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick and Cobie Smulders, along with new additions Jeff Daniels and multi-award winner and activist Michael J. Fox.

Apple TV revealed a first look and premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of Hijack, starring and executive produced by SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Idris Elba (Luther). Created by George Kay and Jim Field Smith, the eight-episode second season will premiere globally on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly until February 25, 2026.

In the thrilling second season of Hijack, a Berlin underground train and its commuters are taken hostage, while authorities scramble to save hundreds of lives. Sam Nelson (Elba) is at the heart of the crisis on board, where one wrong decision could spell disaster.

Produced by 60Forty Films and Idiotlamp Productions, season two of Hijack is executive produced by Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, alongside executive producers Kay and Field Smith for Idiotlamp Productions. Field Smith also serves as lead director for the series.

Season two reunites its ensemble cast of stars including Elba, who was honored with an Emmy Award nomination for his season one performance, Christine Adams, Max Beesley and Archie Panjabi, and welcomes Christian Näthe, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Lisa Vicari, Toby Jones, Karima McAdams and Christiane Paul.

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FETV Acquires Here Come the Brides; Netflix's Mo Amer Special Trailer

FETV has acquired Here Come the Brides beginning Saturday, November 1. The series will air weekends at 1:45pm ET, along with Saturdays at 3:10am ET and Sundays at 3:15am ET, and weekday afternoons at 2:00pm.

The 1968-1970 series lasted 2 seasons and 52 episodes. It was a comedic western. After making a deal with Seattle's mill owner, lumberjack brothers Jason, Joshua, and Jeremy Bolt go to New Bedford, Massachusetts to bring back 100 brides for the men in the town.

Netflix debuts the trailer for award-winning comedian Mo Amer's third Netflix stand-up special, Wild World. In this timely and fearsly honest hour, the comedian celebrates his Palestinian heritage, relives the birth of his son, takes aim at the TSA and much more.

Mo Amer created the critically acclaimed series, Mo, which aired for two seasons on Netflix. The series won a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Television Under 40 Minutes and the Peabody Award. His two previous specials, Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas (2021) and Mo Amer: The Vagabond (2018) are available globally on Netflix. The all-new special drops October 28, 2025.

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SNL November Guests Lineup; It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2025 Schedule

Miles Teller will host Saturday Night Live for the second time on November 1. Teller stars in and executive produces the film Eternity, in theaters November 26. Brandi Carlile will return as musical guest for her third individual appearance and fourth overall. The 11-time Grammy Award winner's new album, "Returning to Myself," will be released October 24.

Nikki Glaser will make her Saturday Night Live hosting debut on November 8. Next year, the Emmy, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-nominated comedian will return to host the Golden Globes and premiere a new stand-up special on Hulu. sombr will make his first appearance as musical guest. His breakout hit, "back to friends," off his debut album "I Barely Know Her" has crossed 1 billion streams, and he currently sits at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters chart.

Glen Powell will host Saturday Night Live for the first time on November 15. The Golden Globe nominee stars in The Running Man, in theaters November 14, and co-created and stars in the comedy series Chad Powers, now streaming on Hulu. Olivia Dean will make her musical guest debut. Dean is currently on tour in support of her latest album, "The Art of Loving," which has reached #1 in five countries. In addition to the broadcast on NBC (11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT), Saturday Night Live streams live on Peacock. Stream every season of Saturday Night Live now on Peacock.

The countdown to the holidays is on as Lifetime announces its full holiday movie slate for the network's annual It's a Wonderful Lifetime programming event, kicking off Saturday, November 29 with 12 new movies, every Friday and Saturday!

The slate's highlights include Loretta Devine in Deck the Hallways, the story of family reviving old traditions while embracing some new ones, A Pickleball Christmas starring James Lafferty and Zibby Allen in which a tennis star returns home for Christmas, and the return of perennial favorites Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry in The Christmas Campaign and Nischelle Turner in A Runaway Bride for Christmas. These movies join the previously announced and highly anticipated movies Christmas Everyday, starring Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan and Sy'rai Smith and Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch, executive produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown and starring Arielle Kebbel and Tyler Hilton.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 20, 2025)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at NBC Comedy Stumble; Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Showrunner Talks When the Inevitable May Happen

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a very slow news week this, but we've got a preview for an upcoming NBC comedy and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• We have our first look at the upcoming NBC comedy Stumble. (Deadline)
• With a title like Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, you have to wonder if the series will ever get to the second one, and the showrunner is talking about that. (Deadline)
• Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter is set to do a stand-up special set for Hulu. (Deadline)
• Pop Culture Jeopardy! is coming back for a new season, but now it'll have a new home, on Netflix. (AV Club)
• ABC's comedies are off to a strong start. (SitcomsOnline)

• Catchy Comedy has a love binge tomorrow, with Love, American Style and Bridget Loves Bernie.
• Antenna TV has a Sunday Special of The Facts of Life.
• A new season of Nobody Wants This arrives Thursday on Netflix.

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Apple TV's Palm Royale Returns November 12; Pop Culture Jeopardy! Moving to Netflix

It's almost time to dive back into the most exclusive club in Palm Beach! Apple TV debuted the star-studded trailer for the upcoming second season of Palm Royale, returning Wednesday, November 12, 2025 with the first episode, followed by one episode weekly until January 14, 2026.

The second season of the Emmy Award-nominated comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy Award and Academy Award nominee Kristen Wiig, and Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Laura Dern, reunites its star-studded ensemble cast with Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Carol Burnett, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber, and welcomes new guest stars John Stamos, Tony Award winner Patti LuPone, Vicki Lawrence and Matt Rogers. The ensemble cast also includes Claudia Ferri, Jason Canela, Jordan Bridges, James Urbaniak, Roberto Sanchez, Rick Cosnett and Ryan Dorsey.

Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Dellacorte (Wiig) as she endeavors to find her footing in the cut throat world of Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, Palm Royale asks the same question that still baffles us today: "How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?" "Palm Royale" is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.

In season two, Maxine is left a social pariah after a scandalous public breakdown. She'll have to draw on her deep well of cleverness and cunning to prove, once and for all, that not only does she belong, but she just might have what it takes to rule this town. Along the way, she will uncover untold truths and finally understand what this town is truly built on ... secrets, lies and the occasional felony.

I'll take Fun Quiz Shows Coming to Netflix for $400. Netflix and Sony Pictures Television announce the return of Pop Culture Jeopardy!, bringing the highly popular quiz show's second season exclusively to Netflix from Prime Video.

Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a twist on the classic quiz show's "answer-and-question" format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the exciting and ever-changing world of pop culture. Contestants compete on teams to test their knowledge on a variety of categories as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.

Contestants interested in applying to compete can go to jeopardy.com/pop-culture to find out more. Pop Culture Jeopardy! is produced by Sony Pictures Television. Multiple Emmy Award winner Michael Davies serves as executive producer. Pop Culture Jeopardy! season two will premiere on Netflix in 2026.

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