Thursday, May 01, 2025

ABC Summer 2025 Schedule; Audible Scripted Comedy Podcasts for Summer

ABC Summer 2025

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.


Murder at the Patel Motel

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

Monday, October 6

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Pomp and Circumstance" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina and Gemma plan a joint graduation party for Malcolm and Grover.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Venice" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Butlers and Johnsons help Malcolm start a new chapter in a new city that, while just across town, is worlds away from the neighborhood.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 6)

Monday, October 6

  • Seth Rogen (The Studio/Platonic/Undeclared) and Aziz Ansari (Master of None/Parks and Recreation) - Watch Seth and Aziz on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Tony Shalhoub (We Are Men/Stark Raving Mad/Wings) - Tony stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Adam Ferrara (The Job) and Harland Williams (The Geena Davis Show/Simon) - Adam is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS. Harland appears on a repeat at 1:07am.
  • Eli Manning (Executive Producer of Chad Powers) and Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Eli talks about Chad Powers on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. Linsey Davis is joined by executive producer Eli Manning and actor Glen Powell for a deep dive on their new Hulu series Chad Powers on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Jennifer Lopez (South Central) - Jennifer talks about Kiss of the Spider Woman on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Loot) - Michaela chats about Loot on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Jaleel White (Family Matters/Grown Ups) - Jaleel talks about Flip Side on CBS Mornings Plus in the 9am hour.
  • Rose Byrne (Platonic/Physical) - NBC's Today catches up with Rose in the 9am hour.
  • William H. Macy (Sports Night) - William talks about Soul on Fire on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Phoebe Robinson (Everything's Trash) - Phoebe talks about I Don’t Want to Work Anymore on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Melissa Peterman (Happy's Place/Young Sheldon/Baby Daddy/Working Class/Reba) - Melissa tells Sherri about the new season of Finding Mr. Christmas on the Hallmark Channel on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Cafe Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie is sharing fast and frugal meals that anyone can make at home on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Max Minghella (The Mindy Project) - Max talks about his film Shell on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series Frasier (2023) - Season Two Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered) Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (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)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)

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