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

Wednesday, June 17

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 15)

Wednesday, June 17

Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones/The Unicorn/Vice Principals) - Watch Walton on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lexi Minetree (Elle) - Lexi appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
John Early (The Afterparty/Search Party) - John also talks about his film Maddie's Secret on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Lukas Gage (Overcompenating) - Andy Cohen interviews Lukas on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11pm on Bravo.
Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty talks about The Bear on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Joan Cusack (What About Joan) - Joan talks about Toy Story 5 on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Mekai Curtis (Kirby Buckets) - Mekai talks about Power Book III: Raising Kanan on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Bowen Yang (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens) and Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You) - Bowen and Matt are guests on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
Britt Lower (Ghosted/Man Seeking Woman/Big Lake) - NBC's Today catches up with Britt in the 9am hour.
Elisha Cuthbert (The Ranch/Happy Endings) - Elisha talks about Every Year After on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Billy Bob Thornton (Hearts Afire) - Billy Bob talks about Landman on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Jay Hernandez (Hang Time) - Jay stops by Access Daily with Mario & Kit to chat about Toy Story 5, so check your local listings.