SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Sets Plans for Final Episode of The Neighborhood; ABC Pulls The Bachelorette

Saturday, March 21, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Sets Plans for Final Episode of The Neighborhood; ABC Pulls The Bachelorette

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about the finale for The Neighborhood, the last-minute cancellation of an ABC reality show, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

CBS has set plans for the final episode of The Neighborhood. (Deadline)
ABC has pulled the new season of The Bachelorette at the very last minute following domestic abuse allegations involving the star. (Variety)
In the major media consolidation that has been happening in the past few years, a huge local TV one happened this week as Tegna merged with Nexstar, giving them reach of 80% of the country (far above the 39% cap that is allowed), and now eight states are suing to block the merger. (CNN)
Chuck Norris, best known as Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at age 86. (Variety)
Ed Bernard, known for his roles in The White Shadow and Police Woman, has died, also at age 86. (Hollywood Reporter)
Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood is getting a YouTube Channel. (Deadline)
Netflix has revealed the cast for an upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 21 - MARCH 27)

It took eleven years in between seasons (more than the nine years it took between the first two), but The Comeback is back for another season tomorrow night on HBO.
Saturday Night Live UK launches tonight (which would be about 5 PM for those in the Eastern time zone in the US), but if you want to watch it in the US, you're in luck as Peacock will stream it the next day in the US.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, August 24

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Murder at Sea" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Two-Ring Circus" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A change of plans sends Mercedes and Tina on a memorable night out that prompts several couples to take a closer look at what they truly want from their relationships. Meanwhile, Dave’s visit to Gemma’s school sparks an honest conversation about her feelings toward her job.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Tested" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dennis and Dee are diagnosed with ADHD, and even more shocking: Mac isn't. They go back to school for a do-over now that they understand their brains better. Written by Charlie Day and directed by Richie Keen.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Monday, August 24

Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Watch Glen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Brett Goldstein (Shrinking/Ted Lasso) - Brett is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Adam Scott (Ghosted/Veep/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam talks about Whisper Man on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana talks about Scarpetta on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about Ella McKay on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.