Thursday, May 01, 2025
ABC Summer 2025 Schedule; Audible Scripted Comedy Podcasts for Summer

ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which includes the highly anticipated return of Bachelor in Paradise, alongside a slate of high-stakes, fan-favorite game shows including a new iteration of Match Game hosted by Martin Short. Kicking off the summer, the 10th season of Bachelor in Paradise begins Monday, July 7, featuring cast members from across the franchise including Goldens joining the beach for the first time. Celebrity Family Feud has been renewed for season 11 and premieres Thursday, July 10, with host Steve Havey, followed by new episodes of Press Your Luck, featuring Elizabeth Banks.
Jimmy Kimmel hosts a new season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, beginning Wednesday, July 23, followed by the revival of Match Game hosted now by comedy legend Martin Short. As previously announced, The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One returns to ABC live Wednesday, July 16, and will feature some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. A host will be announced at a later date.
Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, and Broadway Video Enterprises, the global entertainment and media company, announced an exciting lineup of three original scripted comedy podcasts set to premiere in 2025: Murder at the Patel Motel, The Good Life, and Headcase. These innovative Audible Originals showcase a roster of acclaimed talent and diverse comedic styles, from murder mystery to fish-out-of-water comedy to satirical hip-hop with original music.
Premiering on June 5, Murder at the Patel Motel is a comic Agatha Christie-style mystery written by and starring Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), alongside co-writers Zackary Grady and Achilles Stamatelaky. The all-star production features an ensemble cast including Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Karan Soni (Deadpool, A Nice Indian Boy), Poorna Jagannathan (Deli Boys, Never Have I Ever), Iqbal Theba (Glee), Anna Camp (You, Pitch Perfect), Adam Pally (Happy Endings, The Mindy Project), Margo Martindale (The Americans), Conrad Ricamora (HTGAWM, Oh, Mary!), and Richard Kind (Spin City, Only Murders in the Building). When Milan Patel (Pancholy), a high-end event planner from New York City, visits his parents' dingy, family-run motel in small-town Montana, he expects typical family drama. Instead, he's thrust into a murder investigation when his father mysteriously drowns in the motel pool. Everyone's a suspect, and Milan's short trip becomes a nightmare as he's forced to reconnect with his past to solve his father's murder. This comedic whodunnit explores a complicated Indian-American family, the journey of a gay son who vowed never to return home, and a town determined to keep its secrets buried. It is Executive Produced by Britta von Schoeler and Maulik Pancholy, and Produced by Mark Valdez.
The Good Life, debuting on July 3, stars Ty Burrell (Modern Family), Jennifer Garner (Alias, 13 Going on 30), and Colton Dunn (Superstore) as the Finch family, with Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon), Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), and Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs), rounding out the stellar lineup and appearances by Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), Paula Pell (Girls5Eva) and Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Meyers). Created by Burrell and written/created by Jeremy Hall, the series follows Maddie and Craig Finch (Garner and Dunn), who move their family from a high-pressure LA life to a quieter existence in small-town Oregon to run the general store. But what they find when they get there isn't what they expected—starting with the fact that the locals aren't too thrilled to welcome them. Running the town's only store – which doubles as a gas station, library, cafe, and more – proves more challenging than expected. Inspired by Burrell’s real-life childhood and Executive Produced by Britta von Schoeler and Ty Burrell, this feel-good sitcom is directed by Katie Rich and Produced by Mark Valdez. The series follows the Finches as they navigate small-town life, discovering that their unexpected adventure might be just what they need.
Set to premiere on August 7, Headcase is created by Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live, Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Will Stephen (Saturday Night Live), written alongside Achilles Stamatelaky. This satirical dive into the hip-hop industry follows rising star Ghost (Redd) as he navigates the chaotic world of fame. When Ghost suffers a public breakdown on the verge of his solo debut, he is forced to confront his neuroses with a dorky therapist, Gordon (Stephen). As he struggles to save his career, Ghost must juggle a cast of challenging personalities, including his vengeful ex-rap partner and newly released convict, Mack Stacks, played by Joey Bada$$ (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), his grifter father played by Roy Wood Jr. (Have I Got News For You), and his relentless manager played by Bresha Webb (Hacks) — all while trying to save his career before he loses everything. The series is Executive Produced by Britta von Schoeler, Chris Redd, and Will Stephen, with Janelle James serving as Co-Executive Producer, and Produced by Olutoye Adegboro and Gabriella Mezzacappa. The star-studded lineup also includes Sway Calloway (Sway in the Morning), Langston Kerman (Insecure), Rosebud Baker, Gary Richardson, Beck Bennett, Heidi Gardner, and Kyle Mooney (all from Saturday Night Live), Grizz Chapman (30 Rock), with appearances by Wayne Brady and Freddie Gibbs.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, May 21
Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "The Talk" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
House of Payne is the hilarious comedy about Retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife Ella.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Dyna Woman" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Anastasia relives her childhood and springs into action to combat criminal activity; the family must prepare for the increase in crime.
The Ms. Pat Show - "The Guilt Trip" (BET, 10:30PM ET/PT)
When the family gets derailed on their way to Atlanta for Pat's big show, they wind up at an unusual resort where they all learn a powerful lesson about listening and learning from the past.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 19)
Wednesday, May 21
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Watch Henry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Tina Fey (The Four Seasons/Only Murders in the Building/30 Rock) - Tina appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- John Krasinski (The Office) - E! News has an interview with John at 11pm on E!.
- Kristin Davis (And Just Like That.../Bad Teacher/Sex and the City) - Kristin talks about And Just Like That... on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Howie Mandel (Good Grief) - NBC's Today catches up with Howie in the 10am hour. He also talks about NBC's America's Got Talent on Access Hollywood with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time) - It's Drew's big 50th birthday show an entire show filled with surprises as Drew celebrates this big milestone on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/08 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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