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

Monday, October 12

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Guys Have a Sleepover" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Blinded from LASIK surgery, Dee pleads for the guys to spend the night to keep her safe from neighborhood crime, but they listen to the wolves inside themselves and opt for a dudes-only sleepover of their own.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 12)

Monday, October 12

William Shatner ($h*! My Dad Says) - Watch William on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Leonard Ouzts (Abby's) - Leonard is a guest on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35pm on CBS.
Natasha Leggero (Broke/Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Natasha and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
Peter Krause (Sports Night/Cybill) - Andy Cohen interviews Peter on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri talks about The Dropout on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Co-host Gayle King talks with Billy on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am. He chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Marilu Henner (Taxi/Evening Shade) - Marilu talks about The Ask on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Christopher Jackson (And Just Like That...) - NBC's Today catches up with Christopher in the 9am hour.
Mikey Day (Kath & Kim) - Mikey talks about Is it Cake? on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Joe Manganiello (Mythic Quest/How I Met Your Mother) - Joe talks about Bloodlines: A Memoir on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.