SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at Trailer for A Different World; SCTV Headed to Netflix

Saturday, August 22, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at Trailer for A Different World; SCTV Headed to Netflix

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have a busy week of news with a preview of a new reboot, news of a classic comedy series coming to Netflix, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

We've got our first look at a trailer for the reboot of A Different World. (Variety)
You may or may not have noticed, but late night television kind of went dark this summer, with Jimmy Fallon being about the only one regularly having new episodes. (Deadline)
We don't know how edited it is going to be, since full versions with musical performances haven't been seen in about four decades, but SCTV is headed to Netflix. (Screen Crush)
It's getting harder to produce Jury Duty as seasons go on, but there will be a third season and we have an idea of what it won't be like at least. (Deadline)
Beth Behrs will have a guest role in the upcoming season of Shifting Gears, reuniting her with 2 Broke Girls costar Kat Dennings.
MeTV Toons has some changes coming next month, including the additions of Quick Draw McGraw, Heathcliff, and Sonic the Hedgehog. (Cord Cutters News)
While there is no animosity, Josh Radnor says he is not close to his How I Met Your Mother costars at all. (Variety)
The number of cable companies is rapidly dwindling (as cable itself is rapidly dwindling), with Charter/Spectrum completing their acquisition of Cox Communications. (Deadline)
We've got out first look at season two of Apple TV's Bad Monkey. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28)

Season two of Adults arrives Thursday on FXX.
Jeopardy! Masters returns Tuesday on ABC.

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.