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Netflix Renews Free Bert for Season 2; The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special in April

Netflix announced that the scripted comedy series Free Bert, starring actor, producer, and top grossing stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer, has been renewed for a second season. Season 1 of Free Bert recently premiered on January 22, 2026 and debuted in the Global Top 10. Kreischer will appear at Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026, performing the "Bert and Shaq's Crowd Work Show" at The Comedy Store on May 8 and hosting "2 Bears 5K" with Tom Segura and Jelly Roll at The Rose Bowl on May 9.

The series will continue to film in Atlanta, GA, joining other Netflix productions that have filmed on location, including Stranger Things, His & Hers, the upcoming 'Tis So Sweet, All the Sinners Bleed, Sweet Magnolias Season 5, and A Different World.

Bert Kreischer - shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard - finds himself in uncharted territory when his daughters are accepted to an elite Beverly Hills private school. When his unbridled antics turn his family into outcasts, he decides to "put on a shirt" and stifle his true nature to better fit in.

Created By: Bert Kreischer, Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel. Showrunners/Writers/Directors: Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel. Executive Producers: Bert Kreischer; LeeAnn Kreischer; Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns and Elise Henderson for Counterpart Studios; Judi Marmel. Starring: Bert Kreischer, Arden Myrin, Ava Ryan, Lilou Lang.

CBS presents The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special, an Entertainment Tonight production, airing Monday, April 6 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and filmed on location on The Neighborhood's stages, the special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

This celebratory event features exclusive new interviews with the cast reflecting on their journey, revisiting early days on set, and looking back at the show's evolution and cultural impact. From its heartfelt exploration of friendship and family to its comedic take on life in a changing community, The Neighborhood has become a beloved part of CBS' comedy legacy.

The special includes never-before-seen footage and archival interviews from the ET Vault, offering fans a nostalgic look at the series' most iconic moments and the relationships built along the way. Viewers will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the emotional final days of production, including the cast and crew's last table read, intimate moments from the final tapings, and heartfelt goodbyes.

Additionally, The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special brings audiences inside the cast's final wrap party, capturing the laughter, speeches, memories, and surprises that marked the end of an era. To cap off the evening, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series finale, with the cast and producers sharing what viewers can expect as the Butlers and Johnsons say farewell to the neighborhood they've called home for nearly a decade.

Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 12:00 PM

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