SitcomsOnline Digest: Zach Braff Joins Scrubs Reboot; 7th Heaven Reboot in the Works

Saturday, May 24, 2025

SitcomsOnline Digest: Zach Braff Joins Scrubs Reboot; 7th Heaven Reboot in the Works

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's Memorial Day weekend, so summer is just about here, and we're here with more news about reboots (of course!), renewals, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Zach Braff has joined the Scrubs reboot at ABC. (Variety)
A 7th Heaven reboot is in the works, though it seems it won't involve the original cast (but an original cast member is the executive producer). (Deadline)
The CW has renewed Scrabble (with new host Craig Ferguson) and Trivial Pursuit. (TV Insider)
The Chrisley family has landed a new reality series, even with mom and dad sitting in prison. (Deadline)
The Steve Wilkos Show, the last holdout from the tail-end of the golden era of trashy daytime TV talk shows, has been renewed for a 19th season. (Deadline)
George Wendt, who played Norm on Cheers, died this week. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 24 - MAY 30)

It shouldn't come as a surprise, but tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is Cheers in honor of George Wendt, which was changed from the one that was originally planned.
A new Antenna TV lineup starts Monday, with 227 returning to the lineup.
A new season of Rick and Morty arrives Sunday night on Adult Swim.
Adults premieres Wednesday on FX.
Animation Domination Thursday starts this week on Fox, with new episodes of favorites from Sunday night.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, October 12

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Guys Have a Sleepover" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Blinded from LASIK surgery, Dee pleads for the guys to spend the night to keep her safe from neighborhood crime, but they listen to the wolves inside themselves and opt for a dudes-only sleepover of their own.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 12)

Monday, October 12

William Shatner ($h*! My Dad Says) - Watch William on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Leonard Ouzts (Abby's) - Leonard is a guest on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35pm on CBS.
Natasha Leggero (Broke/Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Natasha and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
Peter Krause (Sports Night/Cybill) - Andy Cohen interviews Peter on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri talks about The Dropout on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Co-host Gayle King talks with Billy on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am. He chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Marilu Henner (Taxi/Evening Shade) - Marilu talks about The Ask on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Christopher Jackson (And Just Like That...) - NBC's Today catches up with Christopher in the 9am hour.
Mikey Day (Kath & Kim) - Mikey talks about Is it Cake? on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Joe Manganiello (Mythic Quest/How I Met Your Mother) - Joe talks about Bloodlines: A Memoir on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.