SitcomsOnline Digest: Historical 19th Century Comedy in the Works at CBS; Bowen Yang Leaving Saturday Night Live After Tonight

Saturday, December 20, 2025

SitcomsOnline Digest: Historical 19th Century Comedy in the Works at CBS; Bowen Yang Leaving Saturday Night Live After Tonight

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Can you believe that it is already Christmas week and that next week is the last full week of 2025? This week, we are hearing about a new CBS comedy, the renewal of an Adult Swim series, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Would you watch a historical comedy about 19th century England? CBS thinks so. (Deadline)
Bowen Yang is leaving Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, after tonight's episode with host Arianna Grande and musical guest Cher. (Variety)
Adult Swim has renewed Haha, You Clowns for two more seasons. (Variety)
Just when you had enough of Judge Judy, her son is now getting his own courtroom show. (Deadline)
We're remembering Rob Reiner, who was fatally stabbed this week. (SitcomsOnline)
The Muppet Show is returning for one night only on ABC, just in time for the 50th anniversary. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26)

MeTV is having a special All in the Family block in honor of Rob Reiner starting at 6 PM on Sunday.
Catchy Comedy is having a "Christmas Carol" tomorrow, with a binge of The Carol Burnett Show.
Antenna TV has all of your Christmas sitcom favorites on Thursday and Friday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, January 20

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 19)

Tuesday, January 20

Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Catch Will on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Jennette McCurdy (Sam & Cat/iCarly) - Jennette appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about Half Her Age on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Billy Bob Thornton (Hearts Afire) - Billy Bob is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Heidi Gardner (Shrinking) - Heidi stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris talks about Mercy on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Bert Kreischer (Free Bert) - Bert talks about his new Netflix comedy series Free Bert on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am and on Sherri, so check your local lisitngs.
Annie Gonzalez (Leanne) - Annie talks about Prime's Relationship Goals on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.