SitcomsOnline Digest: Henry Winkler to Star in NBC Legal Comedy Pilot; First Look at Peacock's The Burbs

Saturday, January 10, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: Henry Winkler to Star in NBC Legal Comedy Pilot; First Look at Peacock's The Burbs

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a new NBC legal comedy pilot, getting our first preview of a new Peacock dark comedy based upon a classic movie, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Henry Winkler is set to star in a new NBC legal comedy pilot called Last Chance Lawyer. (Deadline)
We have our first look at Peacock's upcoming dark comedy series The 'Burbs. (Deadline)
Netflix has ordered a new comedy called I Suck at Girls. (Deadline)
Bowen Yang is talking about his exit from Saturday Night Live. (CNN)
The new reality for late night talk is that shows (at least the ones still existing) have to cut their budget, and Jimmy Kimmel Live is doing that by reducing their number of musical guests each week. (Hollywood Reporter)
We now have a trailer for the upcoming special event for The Muppet Show. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16)

Mayberry RFD is the binge this weekend on Catchy Comedy.
New seasons of Animal Control and Going Dutch arrive Thursday on Fox.
Antenna TV has a Sunday Special featuring Maude tomorrow.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, May 14

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Splurges and Secrets" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A financial windfall leads Georgie to make a questionable purchase. Meanwhile, Audrey and Jim butt heads over old secrets.

Ghosts - "Polar Opposites" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Meanwhile, changing roles among the ghosts spark a heartfelt effort to honor someone special.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 11)

Thursday, May 14

John Mulaney (Mulaney) - Catch John on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) and Nathan Fillion (Two Guys and a Girl) - Andy Cohen interviews Geena and Nathan on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo. Geena also talks about The Boroughs on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa chats about ABC's Abbott Elementary on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Lena Waithe (Master of None) - The Chi Creator Lena Waithe alongside stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Hannah Hall and Luke James join the Tam Fam on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. The cast sits down to reflect on the show's cultural impact, their journey together, and what viewers can expect as the final season begins.
Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - NBC's Today catches up with Mariska sometime between 7-9am.