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

Tuesday, June 3

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 1)

Tuesday, June 3

  • Jenny Slate (The Great North/Big Mouth/Married/Bob's Burgers) - Catch Jenny on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Brianne Howey (Dollface) - Brianne appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Shane Gillis (Tires) and Steve Gerben (Tires) - Shane and Steve are guests on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ben Wang (American Born Chinese) - Ben stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Brianne Howey (Dollface) - Brianne talks about Ginny & Georgia on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect/Suddenly Susan) - Sherri talks about Straw on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) - Brian talks about Dope Thief on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • David Cross (Arrested Development/Running Wilde/Oliver Beene) - David appears on CBS Mornings Plus in the 9am hour.
  • Leanne Morgan (Leanne) - Leanne guest co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Marco Calvani (The Four Seasons) - Marco talks about The Four Seasons on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - Drew is chatting with Mariska on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Drew is chatting with Dax and he's playing the fast five answering rapid fire questions on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jane Seymour (B Positive/Modern Men) - Jane talks about Acorn TV's Harry Wild on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Luis Guzmán (How to Make It in America/Luis) - Luis is a guest on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.


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)
07/08 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)

More Recent and Upcoming TV DVD and Blu-ray Releases / TV Shows on DVD, Blu-ray and Prime Video / DVD Reviews Archive


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06/01 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of June 2, 2025)
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05/30 - FX's Adults Pilot Available on Social Platforms; BET and BET+ Premiere New Tyler Perry Series in June
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05/28 - Max Renews Hacks for Season 5; Byron Allen Coming Back to CBS Late Night
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05/26 - Memorial Day 2025 TV Sitcom Marathons
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05/24 - SitcomsOnline Digest: Zach Braff Joins Scrubs Reboot; 7th Heaven Reboot in the Works
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05/22 - TV Legend Henry Winkler's New HISTORY Series; The CW Renews Family Law
05/21 - Remembering George Wendt of Cheers; Platonic Season 2 First Look
05/20 - The CW Renews Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble; Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life on Netflix May 26
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05/18 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 19, 2025)
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05/16 - Michael J. Fox to Guest Star on Shrinking; The CW Picks Up Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
05/15 - 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront; 2025 Netflix Upfront
05/14 - Chad Powers Premieres September 30 on Hulu; Upfront Premiere Dates for FX on Hulu
05/13 - ABC Upfront 2025-26: Fall 2025 Schedule; Ted: The Animated Series Coming to Peacock
05/12 - NBC Upfront 2025-26: Fall 2025 Schedule; Fox Upfront 2025-26: Fall 2025 Schedule
05/11 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 12, 2025)
05/10 - SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez; ABC Renews Duo of Game Shows
05/09 - Peacock Orders Dig from Amy Poehler; Apple TV+ Comedy Stick Premieres June 4; Remembering Ruth Buzzi
05/08 - CBS 2025-26 Schedule; Animal Control and Going Dutch Renewed by Fox
05/07 - Netflix's A Man on the Inside Bulks Up Cast for Season 2; The Studio Renewed by Apple TV+
05/06 - Netflix's Long Story Short Announces Cast; NBC Renews All Chicago Series for 2025-26
05/05 - Antenna TV's The Partridge Family Mother's Day Marathon; Rewind TV's 227 40th Anniversary Marathon
05/04 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 5, 2025)
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