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Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2026; Netflix Upfront 2026

HBO Max has released the official teaser for the Max Original comedy series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation in New York. The ten-episode season debuts Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes will debut subsequent Thursdays.

Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don't go well. The series stars Kevin Sussman (Stuart), Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Brian Posehn (Bert), and John Ross Bowie (Barry).

Also announced at the upfront: Adult Swim's new adult animated comedy President Curtis, starring Emmy(R) Award-winning actor Keith David and set in the Rick and Morty universe.

Netflix announced at their upfront presentation that the Kate Hudson led comedy series Running Point has been renewed for a third season. Running Point S3 will continue production in Los Angeles, joining other Netflix projects including the recently released Beef S2, and upcoming releases The Hawk, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Nobody Wants This S3, The Lincoln Lawyer S5, A Man on the Inside S3, Forever S2, and the film Animals from director Ben Affleck.

Netflix also announced that breakout comedy thriller series Big Mistakes has been renewed for a second season. Netflix and four time Emmy Award-winning multi-hyphenate talent Dan Levy are also extending their creative partnership with a series first-look deal. Netflix also announced six new recurring guest stars joining the cast of The Lincoln Lawyer's fifth and now final season. Amy Aquino, Angela Trimbur, Elpidia Carillo, Nate Corddry, Tricia Helfer and Keir O'Donnell.

Following the success of his latest hit special Mike Epps: Delusional, Netflix has ordered two new one-hour stand-up comedy specials from comedy superstar Mike Epps, extending the streamer's long-running creative partnership with the acclaimed comedian and actor. Both specials are currently in the works, with Netflix eyeing releases in 2028 and 2030.

Prime Video 2026 Upfront; BET Announces Lot Patrol

Amazon presented its annual upfront to advertisers, showcasing how it reaches customers through bold creative ideas from the biggest stars in movies, television, and sports. Talent from Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video Sports, Amazon Music, Wondery, and Twitch appeared on stage including Mika Abdalla, Lonnie Ali, Meredith Averill, Penn Badgley, Jaalen Best, Ella Bright, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, Diplo, Meghann Fahy, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Heuston, Ice Spice, Michael B. Jordan, Stephen Kalyn, Louisa Levy, Lisa Joy, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Pratt, Marco Ramirez, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaboozey, Adam Shankman, Matthew Stafford, Charissa Thompson, Tierra Whack, Andrew Whitworth, Oprah Winfrey, and Rebecca Yarros.

Prime Video announced it has ordered Escorted to series from Warner Bros. Television. The eight-episode, half-hour single-camera comedy stars and is executive produced, written, and co-showrun by Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein (Shrinking, Ted Lasso) via his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, alongside fellow executive producer and co-showrunner Brian Gallivan (Shrinking, Happy Endings). The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In Escorted, a divorced dad in Manhattan accidentally becomes a male escort in this romantic comedy about sexual dynamics, keeping secrets, and whether real intimacy can ever be bought.

Prime Video announced the premiere date and shared first looks of the highly-anticipated action comedy, Ride or Die starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. From Paramount Television Studios, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes globally on July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. The series, created by Tessa Coates who executive produces alongside showrunner Matt Miller and director Peyton Reed was first announced at Prime Video’s second annual Upfront Presentation last year.

Ride or Die follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels. Ride or Die also stars Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido.

BET announced the greenlight of Manny Halley Productions' Lot Patrol, a new original comedy series. The series offers a laugh-out-loud look at Hollywood from a perspective the industry rarely lets you see.

A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives. Shot in a sharp-witted mockumentary style, Lot Patrol blends absurd encounters, razor-sharp urban humor, and unexpectedly heartfelt moments, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the industry through the eyes of those barely holding it together.

Lot Patrol stars DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street, Semi-Pro), Carl Anthony Payne, (Martin, House Party), Tamera Kissen (White Men Can't Jump, House Party), Darius McCrary (Family Matters, Transformers), and Skeet Carter, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, Nick Nervies, Dawn Raven, Iyana Halley, and G Thang. Erik White directs, with Ernest L. Dancy and Manny Halley serving as chief writers.

Together, they bring to life a comedy series rooted in BET's pillars of community, culture, and connection, finding all three in the most unlikely crew: underpaid dreamers, washed-up has-beens, and borderline con artists just trying to hold it together on the world's most chaotic lot.

ABC Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule; ABC Summer 2026 Schedule

ABC 2026-27

Fall 2026

Mondays
8:00PM ESPN's Monday Night Football

Tuesdays
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM R.J. Decker

Wednesdays
8:00PM Scrubs
8:30PM Abbott Elementary
9:00PM Celebrity Jeopardy!
10:00PM Shark Tank

Thursdays
8:00PM 9-1-1
9:00PM 9-1-1: Nashville
10:00PM Grey's Anatomy

Fridays
8:00PM Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
9:00PM 20/20 (two hours)

Saturdays
7:30PM College Football

Sundays
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos
8:00PM The Wonderful World of Disney

Unscheduled Mid-Season/Summer 2027:
New Comedy:
New Drama: The Rookie: North
New Reality/Unscripted:
Returning Comedy: Shifting Gears
Returning Drama: High Potential, The Rookie, Will Trent
Returning Reality/Unscripted: The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise

Notes: On the heels of a successful 2025-2026 broadcast season where ABC dominated the multiplatform rankings among Adults 18-49, the network announced its fall 2026 primetime schedule today. For the first time in ABC history, the network has renewed their entire scripted lineup and, for the second year in a row, will increase their original scripted slate in midseason with the addition of new series The Rookie: North.

New seasons of previously announced returning series The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, High Potential, Shifting Gears, The Rookie and Will Trent will debut in 2027. Also joining the lineup in 2027 is the expansion of The Rookie universe with the new drama, The Rookie: North. Fall premiere dates will be announced at a later date, as well as additional midseason announcements.

Discuss ABC's 2026-27 lineup and also you can view complete program information.

ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which include a slate of high-stakes, fan-favorite game shows and the brand-new competition series, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro. Kicking off the summer is the three-hour primetime concert television special, CMA Fest presented by SoFi, which features can't-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances from Nashville airing Thursday, June 25. News surrounding host and performances will be announced at a later date.

Celebrity Family Feud premieres Thursday, July 9, with host Steve Harvey, followed by new episodes of Press Your Luck, hosted by Elizabeth Banks. Later in the month, Jimmy Kimmel hosts a new season of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, starting Wednesday, July 22. As previously announced, the latest spinoff series from the hit franchise, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, is set to debut Monday, July 13, hosted by Robert Irwin.

The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT onm Wednesday, July 15, and will feature some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The show will also stream on ESPN+ in pattern with ABC airings across time zones. A host will be announced at a later date.

ABC will also air its summer Sunday night movie throwback tradition including films such as The Sandlot, Sister Act, Independence Day, What About Bob?, Speed, True Lies, Cocktail and “Father of the Bride II,” in addition to Wonderful World of Disney movies including Moana, Toy Story 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Princess Diaries and The Parent Trap.

As previously announced, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise and Dancing with the Stars have been renewed for new seasons. Premiere dates for these series will be announced at a later date.

NBC Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule; Fox Upfront 2026-27: Fall 2026 Schedule

NBC 2026-27

Fall 2026

Mondays (September/October)
8:00PM The Voice
10:00PM Line of Fire (NEW!)

Mondays (November)
8:00PM St. Denis Medical
8:30PM The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
9:00PM The Voice
10:00PM Line of Fire (NEW!)

Tuesdays
8:00PM NBA

Wednesdays
8:00PM Chicago Med
9:00PM Chicago Fire
10:00PM Chicago P.D.

Thursdays
8:00PM The Traitors (NEW!)
9:00PM Law & Order: SVU
10:00PM Law & Order

Fridays
8:00PM Happy's Place
8:30PM Newlyweds
9:00PM Dateline NBC

Saturdays
7:00PM Big Ten Pregame / Notre Dame Pregame (also live on Peacock)
7:30PM Big Ten Saturday Night / Notre Dame Football (also live on Peacock)

Sundays
7:00PM Football Night in America (also live on Peacock)
8:20PM NBC Sunday Night Football (also live on Peacock)


Unscheduled Mid-Season/Summer 2027:
New Comedy: Sunset P.I.
New Drama: The Rockford Files
New Reality/Unscripted:: Wordle
Returning Comedy:
Returning Drama:
Returning Reality/Unscripted: America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, Password, Destination X

NOTES: NBC unvunveils its 2026-27 schedule highlighted by the addition of four new series - Line of Fire, an intense and compelling family drama starring award winners Peter Krause and Hope Davis; The Rockford Files, a modern-day retelling of the iconic IP starring David Boreanaz; Newlyweds, played by real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, who find love after a whirlwind courtship; and Sunset P.I., a comedy from the executive producers of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

NBC's primetime lineup will continue to offer viewers unparalleled fare with its fan-favorite franchise dramas, huge unscripted hits as well as a new civilian version of the hit show The Traitors on Thursdays this fall and a three-hour special celebrating the 100th anniversary of the network. With its unprecedented mix of entertainment, sports, news and specials, NBC comes off the 2025-26 season as the #1 network in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo.

NBC's first-of-its-kind, year-round Sunday night sports franchise continues this fall with the return of Sunday Night Football, primetime television's #1 program for 15 consecutive TV seasons, followed by multiple nights of NBA regular-season games beginning in October, and Sunday Night Basketball starting mid-winter. In the spring, the NBA Playoffs tip off and Sunday Night Baseball begins. NBC Sports is also home to the best in college football, featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Big Ten Conference, home of the past three national champions. In addition, NBC Sports presents the WNBA regular-season and playoffs and is the exclusive home of the Wild Card playoffs in the MLB Postseason. In what is certain to be one of the biggest television events of the year, NBC will celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary on Dec. 10 with a live three-hour variety special from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The network will commemorate its once-in-a-lifetime anniversary with a telecast that will honor a century of must-see television, groundbreaking moments and iconic stars.

No decision has yet been made for The Hunting Party.

On the unscripted side, NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on Wordle the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games. An avid Wordle player, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day - solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. Now, that style of play comes to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players will team up in squads and go head-to-head in the Wordle arena, playing for an incredible cash prize.

Other unscripted series returning to NBC this summer are America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior and Password. As previously announced, Destination X will return in 2027.

To celebrate the nation's milestone birthday, NBC is expanding on its Emmy-nominated event series with The Americas: A Wild 250th showcasing iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the nation's history have left an indelible mark on the country. From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring.

NBC will also air The Americas: Mother's Day in 2027. In this special, the most resilient moms on Earth prove that love and a little ingenuity can conquer just about anything. Set against the nation's sweeping landscapes, the special reveals how animal motherhood is shaped by the environments they inhabit and the legacy of the land itself. Both heartfelt and illuminating, it offers a fresh perspective on familiar stories, reminding us that raising the next generation is the greatest adventure of all.

Across the entire television landscape, NBC is the uncontested leader in delivering family favorite holiday specials and live events and this season will be bigger than ever. The 100th edition of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to the streets of New York on Nov. 26, coming off its 2025 edition where it delivered its biggest audience ever.

To start the new television season, NBC will air the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Also back are many annual favorites, including the The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, Christmas in Rockefeller Center and animated classics such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Discuss NBC's 2026-27 lineup and view the full press release.


Fox 2026-27

Fall 2026

Mondays
8:00PM Celebrity Name That Tune
9:00PM Celebrity Weakest Link

Tuesdays
8:00PM Best Medicine
9:00PM Doc

Wednesdays
8:00PM The Floor
9:00PM 99 to Beat

Thursdays
8:00PM Hell's Kitchen
9:00PM Special Forces: World's Toughest Test

Fridays
8:00PM FOX College Football Friday

Saturdays
7:00PM Fox Sports Saturday

Sundays
7:00PM NFL On Fox
7:30PM The OT / FOX Animation Encores
8:00PM The Simpsons
8:30PM Animal Control
9:00PM Universal Basic Guys
9:30PM Grimsburg

Unscheduled Mid-Season/Summer 2027:
New Comedy:
New Drama: Baywatch, The Interrogator
New Reality/Unscripted:: Marriage Market
Returning Comedy:: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, Krapopolis
Returning Drama: Memory of a Killer, Murder in a Small Town
Returing Reality/Unscripted: Crime Scene Kitchen, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, LEGO Masters, The Masked Singer, MasterChef, Next Level Chef

NOTES: FOX today unveils its 2026-2027 programming slate to the national advertising community during its Upfront Presentation at the New York City Center. Followed by a powerful breakout season, FOX delivers a full lineup of hit shows this fall and expands its winning slate with the return of a global sensation, fresh creative voices and compelling new series. The lineup is anchored in accessible, high-energy programming designed for co-viewing audiences across scripted, unscripted and animation. FOX Entertainment Studios continues to play a strategic role in growing a portfolio of owned and produced content.

All-new series include new dramas Baywatch and The Interrogator and unscripted series Marriage Market.

FOX has renewed the following unscripted series for additional seasons: Beat Shazam (Season Eight), Celebrity Name That Tune (Season Six), Celebrity Weakest Link (Season Two), Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Four), Don't Forget the Lyrics (Season Four), Extracted (Season Three), Fear Factor: House of Fear (Season Two), The Floor (Seasons Six and Seven), Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service (Season Two), Hell's Kitchen (Seasons 25 and 26), Kitchen Nightmares (Season Three), LEGO Masters (Season Six), The Masked Singer (Season 15), Next Level Baker (Seasons Two and Three), Next Level Chef (Season Six), 99 to Beat (Season Two), and Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (Season Five). Additional series renewals to be announced. Returning FOX series include dramas Doc (Season Three), Memory of a Killer (Season Two) and Murder in a Small Town (Season Three); comedies Animal Control (Season Five) and Best Medicine (Season Two); and animated series American Dad! (Season 21); Bob's Burgers (Season 17), Family Guy (Season 25), Grimsburg (Season Three), Krapopolis (Season Four), Universal Basic Guys (Season Three) and The Simpsons (Season 38).

FOX's midseason slate will include: Dramas: Baywatch, The Interrogator, Memory of a Killer and Murder in a Small Town; Comedies: American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy and Krapopolis; Unscripted: Crime Scene Kitchen, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Extracted, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, LEGO Masters, The Masked Singer, MasterChef, Next Level Chef. Additional programming to be announced.

FOX's current Spring slate includes Bear Grylls is Running Wild, Farmer Wants a Wife, Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear, The Floor, MasterChef, Next Level Chef, The 1% Club and The Quiz With Balls. As previously announced all-new celebrity competition series Nation's Dumbest, debuting Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Additional summer programming to be announced.

Coming in 2027-28:

Highway to Heaven, the globally celebrated drama that captured the hearts of audiences around the world over the course of its five-season run, is coming to FOX. Acclaimed writer-producer Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, Roswell), helms this new take on the beloved television classic originally created by the legendary Michael Landon. Slated to debut during the 2027-28 season, the series will introduce longtime fans and a new generation to the franchise’s timeless themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances.

Also coming in 2027-28: brand-new Family Guy spinoff Stewie, from creator Seth MacFarlane. In Stewie, the world’s most beloved talking baby steps into the spotlight with the latest Family Guy spinoff from creator Seth MacFarlane. After getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enroll in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line. It’s attended by a handful of kids he doesn’t know, and a 75-year-old class turtle with a half-cocked theory on just about every subject. Stewie’s miserable, the other kids are miserable, and even the turtle is miserable…until Stewie begins rolling out his trusty array of devices to take them anywhere in space and time, turning every boring day at school into an insane and surreal adventure. MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door. The series was created by MacFarlane and Kirker Butler, who executive-produces with Kara Vallow. Butler serves as showrunner. The series is produced by 20th Television Animation.

Discuss Fox's 2026-27 lineup and view the full press release.

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 11, 2026)

SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Picks Up The Rockford Files and Two Comedies; King of the Hill Season 15 Premiere Date Set

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some new pickups for next season, the return of an animated comedy favorite on Hulu, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• NBC has ordered a reboot of The Rockford Files for the fall, along with two new comedies, Sunset P.I. and Newlyweds. (Hollywood Reporter)
• King of the Hill is back for season 15 on Hulu, on July 20. (Hollywood Reporter)
• We have our first look at the upcoming Hulu comedy, Not Suitable for Work. (Deadline)
• History was made with a record-breaking prize yesterday on The Price is Right. (Variety)
• It's almost summer, so of course, summer game show season is coming soon to ABC. (TVLine)
• There was some doubt, but it looks like Law & Order will be returning next season after all. (Deadline)
• Ted Turner, who could arguably be described as one of the architects of cable TV as we know it, has died. (Deadline)
• Fox has picked up the reboot of Highway to Heaven. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 9 - MAY 15)

Hulu's Hannah Berner: None of My Business Special; Survival of the Thickest Returns July 2

Hannah Berner: None of My Business will premiere on Friday, June 5 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally. Hannah Berner delivers her most vulnerable material yet - questioning her future, exposing her unorthodox career path, dishing dating secrets and admitting she's "part-time hot" in this sensational sophomore special.

Hannah Berner is one of the most influential rising comedians of this generation. She hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop, which have garnered over 100 million combined downloads.

Berner joins comedians as part of “Hularious” including Ralph Barbosa, Bill Burr, Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Zarna Garg, Nikki Glaser, Ilana Glazer, Jessica Kirson, Matteo Lane, Sebastian Maniscalco, Kumail Nanjiani, Atsuko Okatsuka, Frankie Quiñones, Andrew Santino, Roy Wood Jr., and an upcoming special from Bobby Lee.

She's going out in style. The final season of Survival of the Thickest premieres July 2, only on Netflix.

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size, and falling in love while loving herself, Mavis works hard to grow her brand as a stylist and designer. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body-positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss. The scripted comedy is inspired by Buteau's acclaimed book of essays. The final season debuts July 2 only on Netflix.

On Wednesday, May 6 at Michelle Buteau's Netflix is a Joke Show, Wanda Sykes made a surprise appearance, and Netflix debuted the teaser for the third and final season of Survival of the Thickest. The season features guest appearances from Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley, Ashley Graham, Ronny Chieng, Wyatt Cenac, Jenna Lyons, and Ice-T.

Highway to Heaven Reboot Coming to Fox in 2027-28; Hulu's Deli Boys Trailer

Highway to Heaven, the globally celebrated drama that captured the hearts of audiences around the world over the course of its five-season run, is coming to FOX. Acclaimed writer-producer Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, Roswell), helms this new take on the beloved television classic originally created by the legendary Michael Landon. Slated to debut during the 2027-28 season, the series will introduce longtime fans and a new generation to the franchise's timeless themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances.

Produced and owned by FOX Entertainment Studios, the reimagined Highway to Heaven is executive produced by showrunner Jason Katims, Amblin Television's Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, and Todd Cohen, alongside Mark Itkin and Michael Landon Productions' Cindy Landon - steward of the original series and widow of creator Michael Landon - and Wayne Lepoff. Highway to Heaven will air on the FOX Television Network with worldwide distribution by FOX Entertainment Global.

Debuting in 1984, Highway to Heaven became a cultural touchstone, resonating with audiences through its uplifting storytelling, memorable characters, and emotional, feel-good spirit. The new series will introduce an original spin to the unforgettable journey of a "probationary angel," who is sent to Earth to earn his wings by helping people in need.

Hulu has released the trailer for Deli Boys season two ahead of May 28 launch. Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season on Deli Boys, the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar: casino king, money launderer, and Lucky’s new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship. Raj plots revenge on Ahmad, Mir tries to expand DarCo without blowing it up, and Philly D.A. Andrew Chadwater hopes one big bust will make him mayor.

The series stars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan, with SNL comedy legend Fred Armisen joining this season. Also featured are Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani as recurring guest stars, alongside new guest stars Lilly Singh and Robin Thede, and returning guest star Tan France.

King of the Hill Season 15 Premieres July 20; The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Renewed for Season 2

Yep! Hulu's King of the Hill Season 15 premieres July 20. Arlen's finest will return with all 10 episodes on Monday, July 20 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. Check out the season 15 teaser poster, packed with hints and clues about what’s to come! Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails. Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.

Set in the fictional Arlen, Texas, the original series followed the life of Hank Hill, an enthusiastic seller of propane and propane accessories; his wife, Peggy, local Boggle champ and substitute teacher; and their son, Bobby, who defied any expectation his father had for a son. Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill, and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and meteorologist Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.

Season 15 Cast: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Stephen Root, Lauren Tom, and Toby Huss.

NBC has renewed its freshman comedy The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins for a second season. The premiere episode, which aired Jan. 18, has been seen by more than 14 million viewers and was the #1 comedy telecast of the season across all broadcast networks. The series is the #1 new comedy of the 2025-26 season in the 18-49 demo.

Disgraced former football star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe). In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family, Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past.

The cast includes Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way, and Jalyn Hall. Robert Carlock and Sam Means serve as co-showrunners, writers and executive producers. Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Eric Gurian, and David Miner also executive produce. The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, Little Stranger, Inc., 3 Arts Entertainment, Bevel Gears, Means End Productions and Streetlife Productions, Inc.

Son of a Critch Renewed for Final Season; The Four Seasons Trailer for Season 2

In its final season, Son of a Critch finds Mark in his last year of high school just as Newfoundland's cod moratorium crisis turns his world upside down. While the adults scramble and the future feels suddenly uncertain, Mark is more determined than ever to chase his dream of becoming an actor - whether anyone's ready for him to grow up or not. As friendships evolve, first love gets complicated, and the family faces changes they can't outrun, this season captures the messy, funny, and deeply human moment when everything ends and begins at the same time. After five seasons of growing up together, it's a heartfelt goodbye to Mark's childhood - and to the Critch family we won't soon forget.

Production on the fifth and final season is now underway in St. John's, Newfoundland, with filming set to continue until June 18. Season 5 will premiere Fall 2026 on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. The series airs in the U.S. on The CW. Seasons 1-4 of Son of a Critch are available to stream now on CBC Gem.

Son of a Critch stars Mark Critch portraying his own father, Mike Sr., while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (The Legend of Zelda, Everything's Going to Be Great) plays young Mark. Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Entourage) is his grandfather, Pop; Claire Rankin (Stargate Atlantis) plays his mother Mary; Colton Gobbo (Ginny & Georgia) as his older brother Mike Jr.; Mark Ezekiel Rivera (Son of a Critch) is his best friend Ritche; and Sophia Powers (Murder in a Small Town) is Fox, Mark's girlfriend. Returning cast members include Richard Clarkin (Memory of a Killer) as Dick, Nicole Underhay (Hudson & Rex) as Fox's mom Suzanne, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll (Doc) as Father Garcia, and Nora McLellan (Strays) as Sister Rose. Guest stars this season include Shawn Doyle (Star Trek: Discovery) as Mr. Kevin Lewis, Mark's former theatre teacher, Susan Kent (The Snake) as Linda Lahey, and Rick Mercer (The Mercer Report) as station owner Mr. Bartlett.

Coming off a hard year, our group of friends carries on their tradition of vacationing together, now with a baby in tow. The Four Seasons S2 debuts May 28, only on Netflix with 8 episodes.

The Four Seasons picks back up with the core group - Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani), and Ginny (Erika Henningsen) - as they journey from the familiar comforts of the Jersey shore and upstate New York to the stunning landscapes of Italy. With warmth and wit, personal blind spots surface for the group as they each grieve their late friend and embark on new adventures. Co-created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, The Four Seasons remains a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to long-term relationships, while continuing to explore the highs, lows, and humor of enduring friendships and love.

Hulu's Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident Trailer; Netflix Announces Season 2 of Bad Thoughts

Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident will premiere Friday, May 15 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally. Watch the trailer below!

Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter's long-awaited debut comedy special takes on feral Gen-Xers, self-loathing, and navigating a backsliding America, via the no-filter lens of a grown-ass woman who has been paying attention. Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident is written, performed, executive produced and directed by Lisa Ann Walter, and produced by Art & Industry. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michelle Caputo, and Shannon Hartman also executive produce.

Walter joins comedians as part of "Hularious" including Ralph Barbosa, Bill Burr, Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Zarna Garg, Ilana Glazer, Jessica Kirson, Matteo Lane, Sebastian Maniscalco, Kumail Nanjiani, Atsuko Okatsuka, Frankie Quiñones, Andrew Santino, Roy Wood Jr., and upcoming specials from Nikki Glaser, Hannah Berner and Bobby Lee.

Netflix announces the Emmy nominated masterpiece, Bad Thoughts, Tom Segura's dark and twisted comedic series, will return for its second season on May 24.

It's the only show on television that looks like an Oscar-winning period piece but feels like a fever dream with no exit. In this six-episode dark comedic series, Tom Segura navigates unthinkable situations and fantasies within a cinematic world.

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SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Stumble; Do You Want Kids? Not Going Forward at ABC

   Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some cancelations and renewals, the release date for a new spinoff of a popular sitcom, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• NBC has canceled Brilliant Minds and Stumble, and they are still undecided on the future of Law & Order. (Hollywood Reporter)
• A release date has been announced for Big Bang Theory spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. (Variety)
• The Rachel Bloom comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? is not going forward at ABC. (Deadline)
• Erik Per Sullivan wasn't interested in appearing in Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair, but as evidence that life is unfair, he's still getting the attention for not being in it, and TV brother Justin Berfield is telling the paparazzi to back off. (Variety)
• Lots of people think actors and actresses get rich off of residuals, but Jodie Sweetin's one cent residual check for Full House would disagree. (Deadline)
• Like most other actors on Roseanne/The Conners, it seems that Laurie Metcalf has not spoken with Roseanne since she was fired from her own show. (People)
• It's probably no surprise, but ABC has renewed Shifting Gears and Scrubs. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 2 - MAY 8)

ABC Renews Shifting Gears and Scrubs for 2026-27; AMC Upfront 2026

ABC has renewed the rest of its returning comedy line-up, to join Abbott Elementary for the 2026-27 season. Hop in, we're driving to season 3️⃣ 🏎️ Shifting Gears is returning for a new season! And just what the doctor ordered: [scrubs] will be back for another season 💙.

Shifting Gears stars Tim Allen as Matt, the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter (Kat Dennings) and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.

In Scrubs, JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time: Medicine has changed; interns have changed; but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way. The 30-minute revival comedy series stars Zach Braff as John "J.D." Dorian, Donald Faison as Christopher Turk and Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid.

AMC Global Media presented its 2026 Upfront Content Showcase at New York City's Spring Studios. Stars of AMC Global Media's hit shows and upcoming series were also present including Brooke Shields (You're Killing Me for Acorn TV), Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Eric Bogosian (Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat for AMC/AMC+), Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead: Dead City for AMC/AMC+), Melissa McBride (The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon for AMC/AMC+), Dennis Quaid and Peaches, his beloved English Bulldog (Thunder Road for AMC/AMC+), Hilarie Burton Morgan (True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here AMC+/SundanceTV), Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Betsy Brandtand Tongayi Chirisa (Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches for AMC/AMC+), Billy Magnussen, Simon Helberg and Meaghan Rath (The Audacity for AMC/AMC+), Dan Stevens, CCH Pounder and Judith Light (The Terror: Devil in Silver for AMC+/Shudder), Mark Duplass (The Creep Tapes for AMC+/Shudder), Alexandra Shipp (Forbidden Fruits for Shudder), June Shannon (Mama June for All Reality/We TV), Dracmorda Boulet and Swanthula Boulet (The Boulet Brothers' Dragula for Shudder), and TNA World Champion Mike Santana and TNA World Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy (TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! for AMC/AMC+).

Attendees were treated to a special look at the new drama series The Audacity which was brought to life through a captivating live performance of "Across the Universe" from music legend Rufus Wainwright, and the legendary New York City Gay Men's Chorus followed with a showstopping rendition of “Dancing With Myself,” celebrating The Vampire Lestat's recently released cover of Billy Idol’s iconic song.

Apple TV Season 5 of Trying; Netflix Announces Dad's House

Apple TV unveiled a first look at the fifth season of acclaimed comedy series Trying, starring and executive produced by BAFTA Award nominee Esther Smith and Actor Award nominee Rafe Spall. The eight-episode comedy will make its global return to Apple TV with its first episode on Wednesday, July 8 followed by one episode weekly through Wednesday, August 26.

Season five finds Nikki (Smith) and Jason (Spall) dealing with the consequences of Princess (Scarlett Rayner) and Tyler’s (Cooper Turner) biological mother Kat (Charlotte Riley) turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life.

The ensemble cast also includes BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd (Down Cemetery Road), BAFTA Award nominee Siân Brooke (Blue Lights), Actor Award nominee Celia Imrie (The Thursday Murder Club), BAFTA Award nominee Phil Davis (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince), BAFTA Award winner Gbemisola Ikumelo (Black Ops) and Actor Award nominee Colin Morgan (Belfast).

Netflix announced an all-new adult animated comedy series, Dad's House. In small-town suburban Australia, thirteen year old child of divorce, Sean, spends every second weekend with his laidback, but well meaning dad, Ian. Cramming quality dad-time into a single weekend is already a tall order - but Ian has a remarkable gift for making it so much harder than it needs to be.

Showrunners/EPs: Michael Cusack (Smiling Friends, YOLO), Dario Russo (Danger 5, Italian Spiderman, The Fox), David Ashby (Danger 5, Italian Spiderman).

Voice Cast: Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, David Ashby and Felicity Ward (The Office, Wakefield, The Inbetweeners 2).

Dad's House joins a robust slate of adult animated comedies including upcoming series Mating Season, DANG!, Alley Cats and Haunted Hotel season 2; the critically acclaimed Long Story Short, which has been renewed for a second season; and fan favorites Big Mouth and BoJack Horseman.

Ted Lasso Season 4 Premieres August 5; Heads Will Roll to Return on Audible

Apple TV revealed the premiere date for the highly anticipated fourth season of global hit series Ted Lasso, starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jason Sudeikis. Ted Lasso season four will make its global debut on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with one episode, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through October 7.

Season four marks the return of fan favorites, including Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, alongside new additions Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.

In season four, Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women's football team. Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.

Season four adds Emmy Award winner Jack Burditt as executive producer under a new overall deal with Apple TV. Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee and Bill Wrubel.

Audible, Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, and Broadway Video Enterprises announced the highly anticipated return of the hit Audible Original Heads Will Roll, co-created by comedy powerhouses Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne. After the first season landed on the New York Times Bestseller List and won over audiences with its wildly irreverent comedy, Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent returns on June 25 with sisters McKinnon and Lynne reprising their roles as the gloriously unhinged Queen Mortuana and her right-hand raven JoJo.

Queen Mortuana (McKinnon) faces her fiercest challenge yet: produce an heir by her 40th birthday or lose everything. According to ancient legend, if a queen fails this task, the demon Ovaria will dethrone her, and condemn her to life as Keeper of the Menstruary. With one year left and her throne on the line, Queen Mo (39) and her raven sidekick JoJo hatch increasingly desperate schemes. They enlist a mysterious Shadow Woman to create a "Marigold Child." They attempt to adopt an Irish contractor's daughter. Nothing goes according to plan.

Meanwhile, JoJo faces her own crisis when a wing-enhancement surgery goes catastrophically wrong, turning her from a raven into a toad. Her quest to break the curse leads to an unexpected romance with Dan, a kind-hearted mole from the tri-state area. Now JoJo must choose: royal duty or a chance at normal life? As Mo's 40th birthday approaches, these reluctant besties discover that family isn't always what you birth. Monarchy has never been more dysfunctional... or more entertaining.

Season two introduces a new batch of A-List stars and comedy greats, including Megan Mullally, Richard Kind, Laurie Metcalf, Sam Richardson, D’Arcy Carden, Carrie Coon, Patti LuPone, Jimmy Fallon, Jenifer Lewis, Susie Essman, Heidi Gardner, Sabrina Impacciatore, Andrea Martin, Timothy Simons, Gabby Windey, Robby Hoffman, Michael Urie, Lisa Gilroy, Daniel Breaker, Brittany Bradford, Alex Carillo-Vaccino, Mikey Day, Sean Patrick Doyle, Alon Elian, Steve Higgins, Alex Moffat, Olivia Oguma, Adam Pascal, Mallory Portnoy, Jim Santangeli, Morgan Smith and Ryan Vasquez. The series is executive produced by Britta von Schoeler and produced by Louis Caggiano for Broadway Video.

The Big Bang Theory Spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Premieres in July on HBO Max; The CW Revives Private Eyes

The Max Original comedy series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe debuts this July and will be available to stream on HBO Max. It was also revealed that the original theme music for the series will be created by Emmy(R)-winner, GRAMMY(R)-winner, and Oscar(R)-nominee Danny Elfman.

Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don't go well.

The series stars Kevin Sussman (Stuart), Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Brian Posehn (Bert), and John Ross Bowie (Barry). The series, from Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, is created, written, and executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady.

The CW Network announced it has picked up the crime solving procedural Private Eyes West Coast (working title), starring Jason Priestley (Wild Cards) and Cindy Sampson (Supernatural). Private Eyes West Coast is a spin-off of the popular Private Eyes series that ran for five seasons, with Priestley and Sampson reprising their roles as private investigators Matt Shade and Angie Everett. The ten-episode first season from Piller/Segan - among the creative forces behind the hit CW original series Wild Cards - and Lionsgate will debut on The CW later this year. The CW will serve as the U.S. network, while the series will air on Global in Canada.

Shade (Priestley) and Angie (Sampson) have left behind their P.I. firm and settled into a new life on the west coast, but their new quiet life is shaken when a night out lands them at the scene of a murder. A woman stands over her dead boyfriend with a bloody steak knife in hand. Believing in her innocence, Shade and Angie dive headfirst back into the high-stakes world of investigation.

This season, the private eyes juggle the challenges of opening a P.I. firm in a new city. Without their friendly Toronto network of sources, Shade and Angie work to build a new community. From tracking down a missing student in the wilderness of British Columbia to extracting a murder confession from a surfer in Tofino, Shade and Angie prove life on the west coast is packed with heart-pounding thrills.

Hulu's Alice and Steve Premieres June 8; Prime Video Renews Hazbin Hotel for a Fifth and Final Season

Hulu has announced the premiere date for Alice and Steve, the upcoming outrageously witty comedy from Clerkenwell Films (Baby Reindeer). Starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, the series will debut with all six episodes on June 8, 2026, on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. The announcement follows the series world premiere in competition at CANNESERIES 2026 on April 26. Alice and Steve will make its U.S. premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival.

Friends become foes in the ultimate wrong-com. Alice is devastated when her best friend Steve starts dating her 26-year-old daughter Izzy. She's going to lose her best friend and her daughter in one fell swoop. Alice tries everything she can to end the relationship. Unfortunately for her, Steve's more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud. A hilarious, messy, and complicated exploration of friendship, love, and revenge, Alice and Steve is an anti-romantic comedy that asks the question, how far would you go for love - or revenge? Will Alice forgive Steve? Will Steve and Izzy make a relationship work? Amongst all the questions hanging in the balance, one thing is certain; their lives will never be the same again.

The six-part Hulu Original series stars Nicola Walker (The Split, Unforgotten), Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of The Conchords), Joel Fry (Cruella), and Yali Topol Margalith (The Tattooist of Auschwitz, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder). Tyrese Eaton-Dyce, Marcia Warren, Eilidh Fisher and Ebony Aboagye also star in the ensemble cast.

Prime Video announced that the hit adult-animated musical comedy series, Hazbin Hotel, has been renewed for a fifth and final season. From creator Vivienne Medrano, A24, and FOX Entertainment's Bento Box Entertainment, the critically acclaimed series will return to Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be "checking out" into Heaven. While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggi, and their first test subject, adult-film star Angel Dust, stick by her side. When a powerful entity known as the "Radio Demon" reaches out to assist Charlie in her endeavors, her crazy dream is given a chance to become a reality.

Created by Vivienne Medrano, Hazbin Hotel is based on her popular animated pilot, which was released on YouTube in 2019 and quickly gained over 120 million views and a devoted worldwide fan base. The series blends adult humor, unforgettable characters, and catchy musical numbers to create a wholly original and unique world.

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