SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox Renews Three Animated Series and Brings Back a Fourth for Four More Seasons; ABC Renews Shifting Gears

Saturday, April 05, 2025

SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox Renews Three Animated Series and Brings Back a Fourth for Four More Seasons; ABC Renews Shifting Gears

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of some renewals, a long anticipated return of South Park, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

There have been worries about American Dad! being renewed, as well as questions about the future of The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers on Fox, but this week Fox made it clear that all four are here to stay, as the network confirmed they renewed all four (which also means American Dad! is moving back to Fox after a decade on TBS). (Variety)
After two whole years of not having new episodes, South Park finally returns with new episodes in July. (Hollywood Reporter)
Although ratings have had a significant decline since the debut and it isn't exactly firing on all cylinders in streaming, ABC has went ahead and renewed Shifting Gears. (Deadline)
Grey's Anatomy is becoming a never-ending show, as ABC has renewed it for season 22. (TV Insider)
Kenan Thompson really isn't interested in leaving Saturday Night Live anytime soon. (Deadline)
After 30 years, Deborah Norville is leaving Inside Edition. (Hollywood Reporter)
A season 8 premiere date has been set for Rick and Morty. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 5 - APRIL 11)

Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is Cheers.
A new season of Hacks arrives Thursday on Max.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, April 6

The Simpsons - "The Last Man Expanding" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Springfield becomes hooked on a miracle weight loss drug -- all except Homer.

Family Guy - "Hard Times at Adam West High" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Chris uses Stewie's time machine to stop himself from having an erection during a book report; Peter becomes jealous when he sits out of a lottery pool and the guys win.

The Great North - "Ghouls Rush in Adventure" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Wolf and Honeybee's spooky new business is put to the test by an influential travel reviewer.

Krapopolis - "One Eye One Heart She's Stupe" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The legendary hero Hector and his grand fighting show come to town and Deliria signs Stupe up to fight -- or rather, to perform; Ty discovers a new branch of his family tree.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 31)

Friday, April 4

Ike Barinholtz (The Studio/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project/Eastbound & Down) - Watch Ike on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Bill Burr (F Is for Family/Townies) - Bill appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kevin Hart (Lil Kev/Die Hart/The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Annaleigh Ashford (B Positive) - Annaleigh appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Tichina Arnold (The Neighborhood/Survivor's Remorse/Happily Divorced/Everybody Hates Chris/Martin) and Essence Atkins (Poppa's House/Marlon/Mr. Box Office/Are We There Yet?/Half & Half/Smart Guy/Under One Roof) - Tichina and Essence are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Laurence Fishburne (black-ish) - Laurence talks about The Amateur on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kevin Bacon (I Love Dick) - Kevin talks about The Bondsman with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Dulé Hill (The Wonder Years) - Dulé talks about Good American Family with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia guest co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Lea Michele (The Mayor) - NBC's Today catches up with Lea in the 10am hour.
Alan Cumming (Schmigadoon!) - NBC's Today catches up with Alan in the 10am hour.
Nathan Lane (Mid-Century Modern/Only Murders in the Building/Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!/One of the Boys), Matt Bomer (Mid-Century Modern) and Nathan Lee Grahm (Mid-Century Modern/LA to Vegas/The Comeback) - The cast of Mid-Century Modern are sitting down with Drew to talk about their hilarious new show on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - In a new Weekender Drew, Ross Mathews, and Valerie are sharing their best picks for the perfect weekend on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) and Raven Goodwin (Good Luck Charlie/Just Jordan) - Sarah, Raven and Amber Filey talk about Lifetime's Single Black Female 3: The Final Chapter on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.