SitcomsOnline Digest: Ben Stiller Teams with Mike Judge for New Apple TV Comedy; Late Show Ends with Spectacular Ratings

Saturday, May 23, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: Ben Stiller Teams with Mike Judge for New Apple TV Comedy; Late Show Ends with Spectacular Ratings

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're headed into Memorial Day weekend with news of a new comedy from Mike Judge and Ben Stiller, news about ratings for the final episode of The Late Show, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Ben Stiller is teaming with Mike Judge for an upcoming Apple TV comedy series called Protective Custody. (Deadline)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert went out with a bang, scoring the biggest ratings that show has ever seen for a weeknight episode. (Variety)
There are some new Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episodes coming up that will be exclusive to Disney+ and Hulu. (Deadline)
Grizz Chapman, who played Grizz on 30 Rock, has died. (TVLine)
The 29th season of South Park has a premiere date. (Variety)
MeTV is planning some special theme weeks for The Golden Girls. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 23 - MAY 31)

PopTV is airing every episode of Schitt's Creek in order this weekend through Monday, which started at 11 AM today.
Although it started yesterday, IFC is airing an extended marathon of Tales from the Crypt through tomorrow morning.

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.