SitcomsOnline Digest: Warner Now Set to Merge with Paramount, Not Netflix; X-Files Reboot Given Greenlight

Saturday, February 28, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: Warner Now Set to Merge with Paramount, Not Netflix; X-Files Reboot Given Greenlight

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about another media merger that seems to be on-again, off-again, a reboot of The X-Files, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

In the never ending story in which what looks like the ending always seems to be changing, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are said to be merging, though there are still some who think that this could be one of the biggest failed media mergers ever. (Hollywood Reporter)
A reboot of The X-Files has been given the green light. (Deadline)
Animal Control has been renewed for a fifth season. (TVLine)
There is some new casting news for the upcoming reboot of A Different World. (Deadline)
Adult Swim's Smiling Friends is coming to an end after three seasons. (Variety)
Lauren Chapin, known for her role of Kathy on Father Knows Best, has died at age 80. (Hollywood Reporter)
AspireTV is getting their first ever original sitcom, Savannah State of Mind. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6)

The second season of Ted arrives Thursday on Peacock.
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, several Warner Bros animated series are coming to Tubi starting tomorrow, and Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Yogi's Gang are among the sixteen in the first batch.
Tubi is also bringing back Miami Vice tomorrow.
Saturday Night Live returns with new episodes tonight after taking some time off for the Winter Olympics.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Saturday, June 13

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 8)

Friday, June 12

Kevin Hart (Lil Kev/Die Hart/The Big House/Undeclared) - Watch Kevin on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Tina Fey (The Four Seasons/Only Murders in the Building/30 Rock) - Tina is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Will Forte (The Four Seasons/HouseBroken/MacGruber/The Last Man on Earth/The Cleveland Show) - Will is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Alison Brie (Community/GLOW) - Alison appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Dawnn Lewis (Young Rock/Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/A Different World) - Dawnn talks about Nemesis with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Mekai Curtis (Kirby Buckets) - Mekai talks about Power Book III: Raising Kanan on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman chats about Discloure Day on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Sydney Sweeney (Everything Sucks!) - Syndy talks about her movie Christy on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Rachel Sennott (I Love LA/Call Your Mother) - Rachel talks about I Love LA on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.