The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Gets Post Saturday Night Live Encore; Chris Fleming HBO Special

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Gets Post Saturday Night Live Encore; Chris Fleming HBO Special

NBC will air the pilot episode of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on February 28 at 1 a.m. ET/PT, immediately following Saturday Night Live. The special premiere that aired January 18 following the network's coverage of the NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears drew 5.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched comedy this season. The series will return on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. with an encore of the pilot and a new episode immediately following at 8:30 p.m. in its timeslot premiere. The series will continue its run in the 8:30 p.m. Monday timeslot the following week on March 2.

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.

Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace

Chris Fleming makes his HBO comedy special debut in Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace, premiering Friday, February 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The comedy special will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.

From the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, comedian Chris Fleming bursts onto the screen with a fun and lighthearted blend of skillful storytelling and wild physicality in his first HBO stand-up special. A high-energy performer who seamlessly pivots from one everyday topic to another - from Trader Joe's to Oreos, NPR, and dog breeds - Fleming bounds across the stage as he shares his unique takes on masculinity, conga lines, and more. A lively mix of relatable humor, dancing, and even a song, Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace offers an utterly refreshing, laugh-out loud hour of comedy.