SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Picks Up The Rockford Files and Two Comedies; King of the Hill Season 15 Premiere Date Set

Saturday, May 09, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Picks Up The Rockford Files and Two Comedies; King of the Hill Season 15 Premiere Date Set

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some new pickups for next season, the return of an animated comedy favorite on Hulu, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

NBC has ordered a reboot of The Rockford Files for the fall, along with two new comedies, Sunset P.I. and Newlyweds. (Hollywood Reporter)
King of the Hill is back for season 15 on Hulu, on July 20. (Hollywood Reporter)
We have our first look at the upcoming Hulu comedy, Not Suitable for Work. (Deadline)
History was made with a record-breaking prize yesterday on The Price is Right. (Variety)
It's almost summer, so of course, summer game show season is coming soon to ABC. (TVLine)
There was some doubt, but it looks like Law & Order will be returning next season after all. (Deadline)
Ted Turner, who could arguably be described as one of the architects of cable TV as we know it, has died. (Deadline)
Fox has picked up the reboot of Highway to Heaven. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 9 - MAY 15)

Antenna TV is celebrating Mother's Day with a marathon of One Day at a Time, while Rewind TV is celebrating it with a marathon of 227.
Monday is National Twilight Zone Day, and Syfy is celebrating that with a marathon of the show on Sunday.
The final episode of The Neighborhood airs Monday on CBS.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, August 28

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Friday, August 28

Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Watch Glen on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Donnell Rawlings (Twenties) - Donnell is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35pm on CBS.
LaKeith Stanfield (Atlanta) - LaKeith appears on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - Drew chats with the legendary Laura Dern on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.