SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Stumble; Do You Want Kids? Not Going Forward at ABC

Saturday, May 02, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Stumble; Do You Want Kids? Not Going Forward at ABC

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some cancelations and renewals, the release date for a new spinoff of a popular sitcom, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

NBC has canceled Brilliant Minds and Stumble, and they are still undecided on the future of Law & Order. (Hollywood Reporter)
A release date has been announced for Big Bang Theory spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. (Variety)
The Rachel Bloom comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? is not going forward at ABC. (Deadline)
Erik Per Sullivan wasn't interested in appearing in Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair, but as evidence that life is unfair, he's still getting the attention for not being in it, and TV brother Justin Berfield is telling the paparazzi to back off. (Variety)
Lots of people think actors and actresses get rich off of residuals, but Jodie Sweetin's one cent residual check for Full House would disagree. (Deadline)
Like most other actors on Roseanne/The Conners, it seems that Laurie Metcalf has not spoken with Roseanne since she was fired from her own show. (People)
It's probably no surprise, but ABC has renewed Shifting Gears and Scrubs. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 2 - MAY 8)

COZI TV is adding Two and a Half Men and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper to their lineup, starting with extended programming blocks Two and a Half Men marathon today through Monday, and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper launching Monday morning.
Car 54, Where Are You? arrives on FETV on Tuesday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, August 27

Ghosts - "Polar Opposites" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Meanwhile, changing roles among the ghosts spark a heartfelt effort to honor someone special.

Adults - "The Scrub" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The housemates uncover Paul Baker's long-kept secret.

Adults - "Fake ID" (FX and FXX, 9:34PM ET/PT)
Billie befriends the 20-year-old who inherited her fake ID. Written by Ananya Hegde; Directed by Jonathan Krisel.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Thursday, August 27

Bert Kreischer (Free Bert) - Catch Bert on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Josh Gad (Wolf Like Me/Avenue 5/The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) and Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - Josh and Andrew are guests on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
The cast of Adults - Jack Innanen, Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer and Owen Thiele are guests on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Leanne Morgan (Leanne) - NBC's Today catches up with Leanne in the 9am hour.
Hugh Jackman (Human Resources) - Hugh talks about Sheep Detectives on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
D'Arcy Carden (Barry/The Good Place) - D'Arcy can be heard on the Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM.