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Netflix Releases Alley Cats Trailer; BET's Ms. Pat Comedic Courtroom Series Returns June 30

Alley Cats is an adult comedy animation series from the razor-sharp mind of Ricky Gervais. It follows a gang of foul-mouthed feral cats who cause havoc while musing on the meaning of life and fighting for survival in a brutal human world. Alley Cats, a 6-part quarter-hour series, coming August 7.

The trailer has been released. Starring Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy, and Tony Way.

BET Media Group announced the return of the hit comedic courtroom series Ms. Pat Settles It, with new episodes of season three premiering Tuesday, June 30 at 9 PM ET/CT. Ms. Pat will be back on the bench, calling on a jury of her friends, celebrity guests, and fellow comedians to help settle real-life cases where everything from family ties and friendships to messy breakups and rocky romances hang in the balance. This season, expect to see some familiar faces in the courtroom, as a few of the cases include popular influencers bringing their drama - and their followers - with them.

Ms. Pat and the "Jury of Her Peers" preside over a fresh batch of real court cases encompassing a myriad of issues, including imposter designer karma, family conflicts, and court-ordered marriage ultimatums. Each case balances intense drama with uproarious comedy, mirroring Ms. Pat's own life experiences. At the heart of every dispute are everyday people navigating family and relationship dynamics, all bound by Ms. Pat's binding verdicts.

Celebrity jurors include Carmen Barton, DeRay Davis, Karlous Miller, Nene Leakes, Jasmin Brown, Safaree Samuels, and Navv Greene.

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Additional Fox Summer 2026 Dates; BET's Lot Patrol Premiere Date

Fox announced additional Summer 2026 premiere dates, including the season premieres of Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay and Beat Shazam hosted by Jamie Foxx. Gordon Ramsay's iconic series Kitchen Nightmares returns with a two-hour premiere, Tuesday, July 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with new episodes airing in its regular time period Tuesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) beginning July 28. The hit musical game show Beat Shazam returns Tuesday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox.

As previously announced, the series debut of Nation's Dumbest, a new celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants, premieres Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Enrolled in this season's all-star class are television personality Hilaria Baldwin, actress and model Carmen Electra, actor Anthony Michael Hall, actor Jon Heder, musician and actor Chase Hudson, rapper and actor Ice-T, singer-songwriter Elle King, former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, television personality and physician Dr. Drew Pinsky, stunt performer and comedian Steve-O, singer and performer JoJo Siwa, and entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang.

Iconic culinary series MasterChef continues Season 16 with all-new episodes beginning Wednesday, July 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), celebrating international cuisine with award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay as host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.

Additionally, all new episodes of fan favorite games shows The 1% Club (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), hosted by Joel McHale and The Quiz with Balls (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Jay Pharoah resume beginning Monday, July 13. Season finale dates for the following spring series are as follows: Farmer Wants a Wife (6/9); Bear Grylls Is Running Wild (6/9); The Floor (6/10).

BET announced the premiere date and debuted the official trailer for the new original single-camera comedy series Lot Patrol, from creators Manny Halley (True to the Game, Dutch) and Ernest L. Dancy. The series will premiere on BET on June 30, 2026 at 10 pm ET / 9 pm CT.

Lot Patrol follows a mismatched squad of eccentric security guards as they patrol the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, wrangling unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives. Shot in a sharp-witted mockumentary style, the series blends absurd encounters, razor-sharp humor, and unexpectedly heartfelt moments, as it pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry through the eyes of the people barely holding it together.

The ensemble comedy cast features DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street, Semi-Pro), Carl Payne (Martin, House Party), Tamera Kissen (White Men Can't Jump, House Party), Darius McCrary (Family Matters, Transformers), and comedians Skeet Carter, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, and Tanjareen Thomas.

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Prime Video 2026 Upfront; BET Announces Lot Patrol

Amazon presented its annual upfront to advertisers, showcasing how it reaches customers through bold creative ideas from the biggest stars in movies, television, and sports. Talent from Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video Sports, Amazon Music, Wondery, and Twitch appeared on stage including Mika Abdalla, Lonnie Ali, Meredith Averill, Penn Badgley, Jaalen Best, Ella Bright, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, Diplo, Meghann Fahy, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Heuston, Ice Spice, Michael B. Jordan, Stephen Kalyn, Louisa Levy, Lisa Joy, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Pratt, Marco Ramirez, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaboozey, Adam Shankman, Matthew Stafford, Charissa Thompson, Tierra Whack, Andrew Whitworth, Oprah Winfrey, and Rebecca Yarros.

Prime Video announced it has ordered Escorted to series from Warner Bros. Television. The eight-episode, half-hour single-camera comedy stars and is executive produced, written, and co-showrun by Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein (Shrinking, Ted Lasso) via his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, alongside fellow executive producer and co-showrunner Brian Gallivan (Shrinking, Happy Endings). The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In Escorted, a divorced dad in Manhattan accidentally becomes a male escort in this romantic comedy about sexual dynamics, keeping secrets, and whether real intimacy can ever be bought.

Prime Video announced the premiere date and shared first looks of the highly-anticipated action comedy, Ride or Die starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. From Paramount Television Studios, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes globally on July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. The series, created by Tessa Coates who executive produces alongside showrunner Matt Miller and director Peyton Reed was first announced at Prime Video’s second annual Upfront Presentation last year.

Ride or Die follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels. Ride or Die also stars Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido.

BET announced the greenlight of Manny Halley Productions' Lot Patrol, a new original comedy series. The series offers a laugh-out-loud look at Hollywood from a perspective the industry rarely lets you see.

A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives. Shot in a sharp-witted mockumentary style, Lot Patrol blends absurd encounters, razor-sharp urban humor, and unexpectedly heartfelt moments, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the industry through the eyes of those barely holding it together.

Lot Patrol stars DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street, Semi-Pro), Carl Anthony Payne, (Martin, House Party), Tamera Kissen (White Men Can't Jump, House Party), Darius McCrary (Family Matters, Transformers), and Skeet Carter, TK Kirkland, Alex Thomas, Nick Nervies, Dawn Raven, Iyana Halley, and G Thang. Erik White directs, with Ernest L. Dancy and Manny Halley serving as chief writers.

Together, they bring to life a comedy series rooted in BET's pillars of community, culture, and connection, finding all three in the most unlikely crew: underpaid dreamers, washed-up has-beens, and borderline con artists just trying to hold it together on the world's most chaotic lot.

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The Ms. Pat Show Renewed for Season 6; SisterS Returns April 22 on AMC+, Acorn TV and IFC TV

BET and Paramount+ announced the sixth season renewal of its multi-Emmy(R)-nominated comedy The Ms. Pat Show starring Creator, Comedian, Actress and Executive Producer Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams-Lee. The upcoming season will be among the first BET originals to stream on Paramount+, which becomes the new streaming home for BET content beginning in June, bringing the beloved series to a global platform with nearly 80 million subscribers. In conjunction with the hit series, Pat has headlined three seasons of her unscripted court show Ms. Pat Settles It, along with additional television and film projects across the Network.

Since its debut in August 2021, The Ms. Pat Show, co-created by Williams-Lee and Tony Award nominated Actor and Playwright Jordan E. Cooper, has earned critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase for its fearless, unfiltered storytelling. Inspired by Williams-Lee's life and her NAACP Image Award nominated memoir Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat, the groundbreaking R-rated sitcom follows a former drug dealer and convicted felon turned suburban mom. The series showcases the matriarch navigating life with her outspoken, multi-generational African American family. Across five seasons, the series has boldly reimagined the traditional sitcom format, blending sharp comedy with cultural commentary while tackling complex topics including addiction, abortion, racism, sexual abuse, trans issues, immigration, generational trauma, non-binary pronouns, Black hair, school shootings and systemic inequities, all delivered with Ms. Pat's signature humor and unapologetic candor.

SisterS is back! A new season premieres Wednesday, April 22 on AMC+, Acorn TV and IFC TV (11pm ET / PT on IFC); Binge Release on Streaming with Episodes Wednesdays on IFC through May 27.

After being abandoned by her sister Sare (Sarah Goldberg, The Audacity, Barry) in Ireland, Suze (Susan Stanley) discovers unsettling news about her fertility. Meanwhile, in Toronto, Sare is planning her wedding, but hiding a secret health crisis. When an unexpected invitation to Sare's wedding prompts Suze to travel to Canada, a chaotic journey begins - filled with family secrets, unexpected revelations, and strained relationships. As Sare's wedding day approaches, Suze uncovers more about her sister's struggles, and both women are forced to confront their pasts and their futures.

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Hulu's Chad Powers Trailer; BET's The Hospital Premieres September 10

Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for the Original series Chad Powers. Hulu's new six-episode comedy series starring Glen Powell will premiere September 30 with two episodes. New episodes stream weekly on Tuesdays.

Eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes his promising college football career, hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers - a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish.

Hulu's half-hour comedy Chad Powers is from co-creators and executive producers Glen Powell and Michael Waldron. Eli Manning serves as executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown and ESPN's Burke Magnus, Brian Lockhart, Kati Fernandez. The series stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday/Chad Powers, Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd, Wynn Everett as Tricia Yeager, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny and Steve Zahn as Coach Jake Hudson.

The Hospital, a comedy improv sketch show premieres Wednesday, September 10 at 11/10 on BET. Don't miss the all-new comedy improv sketch show premiering Wednesday, September 10 at 10/9c. The four-episode limited series premieres on Wednesday, September 10, at 11/10c on BET, with two episodes airing each night, concluding with the finale on Wednesday, September 17.

The Hospital offers a "behind-the-scenes" look at what happens when you mix improv comedy with total medical negligence. This season is set inside the most incompetent medical facility in the country. Mostly improvised, the series is performed by KevOnStage Studios' favorite established and emerging comedic actors, stand-up comedians, and social media stars.

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FETV Acquires The Jeffersons, Uncut; BET+ Comedy Churchy Returns August 21, BET Greenlights Sketch Comedy Series

FETV (Family Entertainment Television), home to beloved and timeless television series and movies carried across cable, satellite, and virtual platforms, announced that The Jeffersons will join the network's programming lineup starting Monday, August 25th. The show will begin in its regular time slot at 6:50p ET every day with additional telecasts at 12:50a ET each night. As with all series on FETV, The Jeffersons will air in its original, uncut format.

Created by Norman Lear, The Jeffersons stars Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford as George and Louise Jefferson, a prosperous African-American couple who move to the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Both Hemsley and Sanford won Emmy Awards for Best Actor/Actress, while Marla Gibbs, who played the Jefferson's maid, won Best Supporting Actress four consecutive years. The Jeffersons is one of the longest-running sitcoms in TV history, airing for 253 episodes on CBS from 1975 to 1985.

BET Media Group announced that the hit BET+ Original Series Churchy will return for its highly anticipated second season on August 21, with all 10 episodes available to stream at once. The breakout comedy made waves in its debut, becoming the most-watched scripted comedy on the platform during its premiere week. In addition, BET has greenlit The Hospital, another original series from the creative mind of comedian Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks.

In Churchy, Fredericks will reprise his role as Pastor Corey Carr Jr., who inherits leadership of Bethlehem Temple, along with a surprise book of debts. He and his wildly unqualified church crew must navigate the daily headaches of ministry life, all while fending off a vengeful rival's plan to replace the church with a trampoline park. Returning Churchy series regulars include Mark JP Hood, Lexi Allen, and Anthony Elfonzia, Quin Walters, Tahir Moore, alongside new additions Jasmine Luv, and Nic Few. Guest stars for the second season include Tabitha Brown, Kirk Franklin, Keith Lee, and Tony Baker.



The Hospital, a new satirical sketch comedy series that offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you mix improv comedy with 'total medical negligence,' will premiere on BET linear on September 10. Set inside the 'most incompetent medical facility in the country,' and mostly improvised, the four-episode series, The Hospital, is performed by a mix of established and emerging comedic actors, stand-up comedians, and social media stars.

The Hospital stars Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks, Tony Baker, Chris "CP" Powell, D'Lai, Dinora Walcott, Quin Walters, Tahir Moore, Candice Renee, Tamara Jade, Patrick Cloud, Mel Mitchell, Jordan Conley, Loren Lott, and Jazmine Robinson.

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Comedian Ms. Pat Gets Season 3 of Courtroom Series; Disney Branded Television Animated Slate

BET Media Group proudly announces season three of the hit courtroom series Ms. Pat Settles It. Ms. Pat will be back on the bench, calling on a jury of her friends, celebrity guests, and fellow comedians to help settle real-life cases where everything from family ties and friendships to messy breakups and rocky romances hang in the balance.

This season, expect to see some familiar faces in the courtroom, as a few of the cases include popular influencers bringing their drama - and their followers - with them. Production begins this month. As previously announced, BET Media Group extended its multi-year overall deal with Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams under which she will produce and perform in new series and other projects across BET.

Disney Branded Television announced a slate of new and returning animated kids' content for Disney+, Disney Jr., and Disney Channel - including the new Disney Jr. series Sam Witch, created by Mia Resella and produced by Brown Bag Films, new holiday special Dasher from Trustbridge Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group, an enhanced acquisition with Disney Branded Television, that will stream on Disney+ and air on Disney Jr. during the 2026 holiday season, and the acquisition of Miraculous Stellar Force from Miraculous Corp, the first original spin-off for the franchise. Also announced were the renewal of top streaming preschool series Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends (season six), SuperKitties (season four), Disney Jr. Ariel - The Little Mermaid (season two), and RoboGobo (season two).

Disney Branded Television's original shorts slate will include a fourth season of the kids series Chibiverse, as well as preschool-focused shorts and music videos Disney Jr. Ariel - The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Crystal Cavern, Playdate with Winnie the Pooh season three, and new series Me & Mickey: In the Clubhouse+, an extension of the popular Me & Mickey Disney Jr. vlog series. Two new holiday sing-along stop-motion shorts, Mickey & Minnie's Holiday Songs: Halloween and Mickey & Minnie's Holiday Songs: Christmas, round out the lineup.

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FX's Adults Pilot Available on Social Platforms; BET and BET+ Premiere New Tyler Perry Series in June

FX's Adults, a new comedy series created by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw, made its first episode available on several top video and social media platforms on Thursday, the day after the series premiered on FX and the same day that the full eight-episode season became available on Hulu and TVE/VOD. The first episode, "Pilot," is available in its entirety on Hulu's YouTube channel and FX's Facebook channel. The full episode can be watched in snackable segments on FX's TikTok and FX's Instagram accounts.

FX's Adults premiered on Wednesday, May 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX with its first two episodes. The entire eight-episode first season is now available on Hulu and FX On Demand via television providers. FX will continue to air two episodes each Wednesday for the following three weeks. FX's Adults is an ensemble comedy series about a group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet. "Samir" (Malik Elassal), "Billie" (Lucy Freyer), "Paul Baker" (Jack Innanen), "Issa" (Amita Rao) and "Anton" (Owen Thiele) are five friends crashing together in Samir's childhood home, where they share their meals, anxieties and, occasionally, toothbrushes.

Created by Ben Kronengold & Rebecca Shaw (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), the show puts a slightly heightened twist on the wins, losses and humiliations of starting out in the adult world. Whether they're trying to get ahead at work, navigating the healthcare system, hosting a dinner party or dating in the age of Find My Friends, the group is finding that nothing about the real world is simple, and all their best intentions tend to make things worse.

Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas will premiere on Monday, June 9, on BET, after the 2025 BET Awards, and will be available to stream on BET+ starting Tuesday, June 10. New episodes from the eight-episode season will drop weekly on BET+, with Episode 2 premiering Thursday, June 12, and the first half of Season 1 concluding on Thursday, July 24.

Five friends, Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany, and Bridgette, all battle life and relationship woes at some stage of divorce, marriage, and dating. But it's the battle within their circle that tests their true character and love for one another. The ensemble cast features LeToya Luckett (Greenleaf), Khadeen Indréa (Ellis Ever After), Porscha Coleman (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!), Briana Price (Step Up: High Water), Jennifer Sears (Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Funeral), RonReaco Lee (Survivor's Remorse), DeVon Franklin (Kingdom Business), Donovan Christie Jr. (Tyler Perry's The Oval), and Robert Christopher Riley (Dynasty).

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Cable Networks No Longer a Priority for Paramount; Paramount+ Removes Vintage Nickelodeon Series

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're in the middle of our second slow news week, but we have some news about cable networks no longer being a priority, more streaming service removals, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• As cable networks have been dying a slow death, it has been long assumed that the networks that have been around since cable began are still strong and a priority, but this week we learned that Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and BET are no longer a priority for Paramount, and that there is a good chance they'll be sold off. (AV Club)
• Meanwhile, although they're saying cable is not a priority, Paramount+ has proved that cord cutting works both way, as this week they've removed several vintage Nickelodeon series (including Doug) from the service. (Cord Cutters News)
• It's a bit peculiar that it took is so long to get the first look at it (maybe an acknowledgment that TV executives don't think as much about broadcast TV anymore?), but we have our first look at Fox's new sitcom Going Dutch, which debuts next week. (SitcomsOnline)
• Warner Home Video hasn't totally given up on DVD, as they have The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series coming to DVD in February. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 28 - JANUARY 3)

• The Catchy Comedy Binge this weekend (which, we should point out, this is the last weekend that their binge will air on Saturday and Sunday, as they will be Sunday only starting next weekend and Saturday will be regular programming with a few short-lived series mixed in.
• The new comedy Going Dutch debuts Thursday on Fox.
• MTV changes their lineup a bit starting Wednesday, with reruns of Friends and The Big Bang Theory, and significantly reduced (but still several hours a day) airings of Ridiculousness.
• There will be plenty of New Year's marathons, but of course, Twilight Zone is the one that we all think of, and both H&I and Syfy will have those.

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Labels: BET, Comedy Central, Doug, Friends, Going Dutch, Mary Tyler Moore Show, MTV, Nickelodeon, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Big Bang Theory, Twilight Zone, Wayans Bros

Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Assisted Living Return; First Look at Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

It's a BET family fun night affair! Hit series Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Tyler Perry's Assisted Living come home to BET with back-to-back premieres airing Tuesday, August 13, starting at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. Tyler Perry's House of Payne Season 11 airs on Tuesdays at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. In season 11 of Tyler Perry's staple Comedy, "House of Payne," the Payne family goes through more of life's ups and downs and unexpected circumstances with grace and laughter while learning a host of life lessons. To start, Calvin, now a daily presence in Calvin Jr.'s life, is learning how to navigate raising a preteen who is testing the limits. Meanwhile, Calvin and Laura are on the outs, and he has no idea why. The only clue Laura left him is a "Dear John" letter that leaves him more clueless and confused. In his pursuit of answers, Calvin solicits help from the most unlikely source: Miranda. Soon, they both learn that Laura's discontent revolves around the very person helping Calvin investigate.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living Season 5 airs on Tuesdays at 9:30 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. Season five of Tyler Perry's Assisted Living returns to the Pleasant Days Assisted Living Facility with heartfelt moments, genuine connections, and more hilarity as the residents navigate and overcome challenges with things like parenting, dating, and mental and physical health. Family drama kicks off the season, with Jeremy facing some tough family decisions. First, Jeremy and Philip have a disagreement, and Jeremy responds with toughness. As a result, Philip decides to run away from home. When everyone notices he's missing, they're all thrown into a panic, and Jeremy starts to question his parenting skills and if he's possibly being too hard on Philip.

Get a first-look at the newest Disney Channel series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place! An in-production first-look was revealed during the Disney Channel premiere of Descendants: The Rise of Red. The piece features behind-the-scenes moments with the series lead cast, including David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown, as well as executive producer and guest star Selena Gomez. Fans of the franchise can also spot a familiar face, David DeLuise, who is returning to guest star as the Russo family patriarch, Jerry Russo.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin's sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities - and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World. The series stars David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter) and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo). Selena Gomez (as Alex Russo) will guest star in the first episode.

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Labels: Assisted Living, BET, BET Her, Disney Channel, House of Payne, Tyler Perry, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place

SitcomsOnline Digest: Another Major Media Merger in the Works?; Digital Network Dabl Shifts Focus to Sitcoms

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're heading into Christmas week, but surprisingly, we have lots of news, including another possible media merger (that we imagine will face a lot of scrutiny), news about a programming format change for a digital broadcast network, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• It seems that there are talks to merge Warner Bros and Paramount, though it is likely to face a lot of scrutiny. (Deadline)
• In related news (and probably something that would be necessary if the two media companies were to merge), it looks like BET (and related assets, including VH1) may be up for sale again, with Byron Allen interested in purchasing. (Variety)
• If you liked Run the Burbs when it aired on The CW, you won't be losing the chance to see it, as Hulu has now picked it up in an unrelated deal. (Deadline)
• The reboots never stop, and this week, there are talks of one for The X-Files. (Deadline)
• The network has remained quiet and refused to comment on it, but a major schedule change is coming to digital TV network Dabl (will it even still be called Dabl?) next week, and it includes nothing but episodes of mostly old UPN (and a tiny bit of The WB/The CW) sitcoms, including The Parkers, Half & Half, Moesha, Girlfriends, One on One, Sister, Sister, and The Game. (Cord Cutters News)
• John Stamos is remembering Bob Saget as the anniversary of his death approaches. (Deadline)
• Since the approach that The CW was taking to air international sitcoms turned out to be a huge disaster, they're now turning to airing reruns of American broadcast network sitcoms that are still airing in primetime, or at least doing it in one case with The Conners. (SitcomsOnline)
• Three's Company is back on DVD again, and this time, it includes every episode of both spinoffs. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 29)

• Night Court begins season 2 in January, but if you can't wait for a new episode, NBC has a Christmas one tonight, along with a sneak preview of the new sitcom Extended Family.
• South Park: Not Suitable for Children is now streaming on Paramount+, and it really isn't suitable for children.
• Catchy Comedy has a "Christmas Carol" this weekend, with a binge of Carol Burnett and Friends.

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Labels: BET, Dabl, Girlfriends, Half and Half, Moesha, One on One, Paramount, Run the Burbs, Sister Sister, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Conners, The Parkers, Warner Bros, X-Files

SitcomsOnline Digest: Amazon Cancels Previously Announced New Seasons of Two Series; New Season Premiere Date for The Masked Singer

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's not a huge news week, but we're hearing about some of the first real consequences of the ongoing strikes, a new reality series that will somehow (it's not really clear how) feature two former reality stars who are in prison, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• We are beginning to see some permanent effects of the ongoing entertainment strikes, as Amazon has announced the cancellation of two series that had previously been given renewals. (Deadline)
• The Masked Singer, which may be (for now) the most we'll get to see in new episodes, now has an earlier season 10 premiere date than planned. (Deadline)
• The ratings for the season six premiere of The Chi demonstrated that the show is still going strong after six seasons. (Deadline)
• Because networks will grasp for any straw to keep a reality franchise going, it seems the Chrisley family is set to return with a series that will somehow involve Todd and Julie Chrisley, despite the fact that they are in prison and no prison would ever allow inmates to participate in a reality show. (People)
• A premiere date for season 3 of Chucky has been set. (Entertainment Weekly)
• Paramount has decided to not sell BET (which also includes VH-1) after all. (AP News)
• MeTV has some special back to school episodes scheduled for August 27. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 19 - AUGUST 25)

• The NBCUniversal FAST channels that we have been talking about for at least the past month have finally launched on the Roku Channel, featuring series such as Murder, She Wrote, Kojak, Saved by the Bell, and more.
• It's a weekend of The Monkees on Catchy Comedy this weekend.

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Labels: BET, Chucky, Murder She Wrote, Saved by the Bell, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Chi, The Monkees

SitcomsOnline Digest: New Sitcoms for Terry Crews and Wendi McLendon-Covey; Zachary Levi Holding Out Hope for Chuck Movie

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about new sitcoms for old sitcom favorites, a potential new owner for BET, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Terry Crews is starring in a new CBS pilot based upon the comic strip Jump Start. (Variety)
• This may be the last season for The Goldbergs, but it looks as if Wendi McLendon-Covey may have her next project lined up. (Deadline)
• Zachary Levi is still holding out hope for a Chuck movie. (Deadline)
• Tyra Banks is leaving Dancing with the Stars. (CNN)
• Madea Buys BET? Paramount is looking to possibly sell BET and VH-1, and Tyler Perry may be among the buyers. (Hollywood Reporter)
• A Monk movie is headed to Peacock. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 18 - MARCH 25)

• Decades has a 77 Sunset Strip binge this weekend.
• The new Comedy Central animated comedy, Digman, arrives on Wednesday.

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Labels: 77 Sunset Strip, BET, Chuck, Dancing with the Stars, Jump Start, Monk, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Goldbergs

Hulu's Woke Returns for Season 2 on April 8; Tyler Perry Sitcoms Move to Wednesdays on BET

Here's a glimpse at the all-new season of Hulu's original comedy series Woke, starring Lamorne Morris (Keef), Blake Anderson (Gunther), T. Murph (Clovis), Sasheer Zamata (Ayana), and JB Smoove (Marker). Season 2 returns with 8 episodes, April 8 on Hulu. Cartoonist Keef Knight is now a popular activist on the rise, but he's facing a world where “woke” has become big business. Can Keef and his friends bring about real change, or is it just about the dollar$? And can Keef navigate this new world without destroying what he’s become? Inspired by the life and work of artist Keith Knight, “Woke” continues to upend Black nerd and activist culture, deftly satirizing with a wink and a smile. The series stars Lamorne Morris, Blake Anderson, T. Murph, Sasheer Zamata and JB Smoove.

This Spring, spend your Wednesday nights with your BET families, as the new seasons of hit series Tyler Perry's House of Payne (season nine) and Tyler Perry's Assisted Living (season three) premiere on Wednesday, March 23 on BET and BET Her. Airing weekly on a new night and time, catch new episodes of both each Wednesday, beginning at 9 PM ET/PT. In the ninth season of the hit comedy House of Payne features retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his charming wife Ella, as the loving couple navigates the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family. In the new season, the Payne family welcomes its newest member, Baby Malisa. Malik Payne, the young man we watched grow up, becomes a father. CJ and Janine become grandparents, although CJ hilariously will not let anyone call him grandfather. With the arrival of a beautiful new baby, Malik and Lisa begin to change.

In season three of Tyler Perry's comedy series Assisted Living, Mr. Brown, Cora, and the gang run their assisted living facility along with hilarious variety of personalities who live in the home, bringing with them a ton of laughs and experiences. In the new season, the Wilson family tries to cope with witnessing Lindor being arrested and roughed up by the police. Jeremy steps in as a father figure to help Lindor through this awful process, while Sandra and Philip struggle with their own feelings about the incident. Meanwhile, Mr. Brown and Vinny learn a few lessons about money, and everyone at the facility looks forward to celebrating a Wilson family milestone with Sandra graduating from high school.

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South Park Streaming Specials to Premiere on Paramount+; Martin Stars Return to Host Soul Train Awards

Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, and MTV Entertainment Studios announced two new original South Park exclusive events for Paramount+. The first, titled South Park: Post COVID, premieres Thursday, Nov. 25 and will also roll out on the service in the Nordics, Latin America, Australia and Canada. The second exclusive event will stream in December, the date to be announced. With these exclusive events, Kyle, Stan, Kenny and Cartman make their highly anticipated debut on Paramount+, adding to the service's growing roster of adult animated series. MTV Entertainment Studios' expansive deal with Parker and Stone includes extending South Park on Comedy Central through 2027 and taking cable's longest-running scripted series – August 13, 2022 marks the franchise's 25th anniversary – through an unprecedented 30th season. In addition to the series extension, the new deal includes 14 South Park original made-for-streaming events exclusively for Paramount+.

BET has announced the hosts of the 2021 Soul Train Awards, taking place from a new location, the Apollo in New York City, with co-hosts Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold. Celebrating the best in soul music and the iconic television show's 50th anniversary, the Soul Train Awards recognizes the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists. The 2021 Soul Train Awards premieres Sunday, November 28 at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her. Actor, singer and writer Tisha Campbell (Martin, My Wife & Kids, Last Man Standing, Dr. Ken) will once again join actor, singer, and writer Tichina Arnold (Martin, Everybody Hates Chris, The Neighborhood, Survivor's Remorse) as hosts and co-producers of this year's awards. The legendary best friend duo, both on the 90's hit show Martin and in real-life, will return to the Soul Train Awards stage for the fourth time, bringing their dynamic comedy and infectious personalities to this year's ceremony.

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Labels: BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, Martin, Paramount+, South Park

NBC Orders Night Court Revival to Pilot; House of Payne and Assisted Living Return May 25 and Ordered for Additional Season

NBC has ordered the Night Court revival script to a pilot order. So, if it gets picked up to series, we will have Night Court back on NBC once again sometime in 2021-22, nearly 30 years after the series ended in 1992. Based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (series star Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father's footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (series star John Larroquette). No word on if any of the other original cast members will make appearances, which include Markie Post, Richard Moll, Charles Robinson and Marsha Warfield. A few members of the cast of Night Court (the late Harry Anderson, Markie Post, and Charles Robinson) reunited on an episode of 30 Rock back in 2008.

A true multi-hyphenate, Ms. Rauch is coming off the hit CBS/Warner Bros. TV comedy series The Big Bang Theory, which celebrated its final season in 2019. After The Big Bang Theory, Melissa appeared in Steven Soderbergh's The Laundromat, alongside Meryl Streep, as well as Ode to Joy, opposite Martin Freeman. John Larroquette most recently joined the cast of The Good Fight on CBS All Access, and starred on the CBS comedy series Me, Myself & I. He has recurred on ABC on both The Practice and Boston Legal. His work on The Practice garnered Larroquette two of his seven total Emmy nominations and one of his five wins. The others were for his previous work on NBC's Night Court, which enjoyed a nine-season run for a whopping 193 episodes from 1984-1992. Larroquette won four consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Dan Fielding from 1985 to 1988, before withdrawing his name from the ballot in 1989. Night Court itself was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series three times (1985, 1987, and 1988). Night Court scribe Dan Rubin's credits include his tenure for the full-run of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (where he was nominated for four Emmys and three WGA awards). He continued his work with Tina Fey and the Kimmy Schmidt producers, working on their latest project Mulligan over at Netflix. He also recently served as a Co-Executive Producer on Fox's series Outmatched. Other credits include Happy Endings, Scrubs, Worst Week and The Michael J. Fox Show.

This May, come home to BET for a night of Black joy, entertainment, and MORE of the Tyler Perry content we all can't get enough of; you bring the family, we'll bring the funny. New episodes of Tyler Perry's House of Payne season eight and Tyler Perry's Assisted Living season two return Tuesday, May 25, starting at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. Executive Produced by Tyler Perry, House of Payne and Assisted Living occupied the #1 and #2 spots for comedy series on cable for African Americans 18-49, 25-54 in the calendar year 2020, respectively. In anticipation of their premieres, BET has green-lit Tyler Perry's House of Payne for a ninth season and Tyler Perry's Assisted Living for a third season.

The eighth season of the hilarious comedy House of Payne features retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife Ella. Together the loving couple navigates the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family. In season two of Tyler Perry's comedy series Assisted Living, Mr. Brown, Cora, and the gang open their Assisted Living facility and a hilarious variety of personalities come to live in the home, bringing with them a ton of laughs and experiences.

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Labels: Assisted Living, BET, BET Her, House of Payne, NBC, Night Court, Tyler Perry

Fri-Yay: Any Hope Left for Broadcast Sitcom Ratings?; BET Presents CBS Monday Series Tonight; BUZZR Remembers Alex Trebek Tomorrow

It's time for another edition of Fri-Yay! That means we will take a look back on some sitcom happenings in recent days or weeks or other fun sitcomy stuff. It's a sitcom lover's paradise! Happy Fri-Yay!

by Vincent

This fall has seen the triumphant return of many sitcoms after being put on hiatus for COVID-19 related reasons. Nearly every network has its sitcom slot back, at least partially, and it should be cause for celebration that networks can air original programming again. Yet, most sitcoms are returning with ratings down sharply from where they were a year ago. Even reliable hits like The Conners and Young Sheldon are struggling to crack a 1.0 in the demo (live+same day). Broadcast ratings overall are down once again this season (after a brief surge during lockdown in the spring), but sitcoms seem to be hit especially hard. Is there any hope for a breakout sitcom to come along and buck the trend?

It's always possible, of course - but as of now, it just simply seems like reality TV and select drama series are leading the way for broad hits capable of scoring big numbers. Shows like This Is Us, Grey's Anatomy, The Masked Singer, and NBC's Chicago series still pull in healthy numbers. And while the bigger sitcom hits like Young Sheldon and The Conners aren't doing badly, either - they just aren't quite living up to the biggest hits on network TV. It seems that many sitcom audiences are simply finding their content elsewhere, whether it be the shows on streaming service or different sitcoms on those same streaming services. Hopefully, a show can break through like The Conners did a few years ago and become a substantial hit. But for now, we might just have to accept that sitcom audiences are more splintered than ever.

BET will spotlight CBS' upcoming Monday night line-up prior to their new season premieres. The special presentation of select encore episodes of CBS' popular series The Neighborhood, Bob ♥ Abishola and All Rise will air on BET and BET HER, Friday, Nov. 13 beginning at 8:00 PM, ET/PT. All three series return with original episodes for their 2020-2021 season premieres on Monday, Nov. 16 on CBS.

Television's treasured game show host, Alex Trebek will be remembered by BUZZR network with an extra special tribute featuring his game show appearances from the last 40 years. Though best known as the host of Jeopardy!, Trebek once-upon-a-time appeared as a contestant on Card Sharks (1980s) as well as hosted episodes of Classic Concentration and To Tell The Truth in the late 80s and early 90s. BUZZR network shines a special light on Trebek's unforgettable career and celebrates his breadth of work with these iconic appearances on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 12:30pm – 2:00am EST. BUZZR's afternoon of tribute programming will begin with episodes of Card Sharks in which viewers see Trebek in the rare role of contestant competing in a charity tournament on behalf of the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. Trebek famously vies against other well-known, historical masters of ceremonies such as Bill Cullen, Gene Rayburn and Tom Kennedy.

Additionally, BUZZR has lined-up back to back episodes of Classic Concentration, in which Trebek appeared as an adored host taking a very genuine interest in those around him. Interspersed within Classic Concentration programming, BUZZR will also air a rare 1990's episode in which Trebek hosted a revival of To Tell The Truth starring panelists Ron Masak, Mother Love, Frank Runyeon and Kitty Carlisle. In addition to this this special programming tribute, BUZZR TV in conjunction with Fremantle, will be making a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Network (PanCAN) in honor of Alex Trebek and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (November). You too can donate to PanCAN in Alex’s memory or a loved one today at pancan.org. Please join BUZZR in remembering a true television icon, Alex Trebek, and tune-in on Saturday to watch some of his most spectacular moments captured on television!

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Labels: BET, BET Her, Bob ♥ Abishola, Buzzr TV, CBS, Fri-Yay, Jeopardy, The Conners, The Neighborhood, Young Sheldon

CBS All Access to Rebrand as Paramount+ in 2021; Fox Says Let's Be Real About Election

ViacomCBS unveiled Paramount+ as the brand name for the company's upcoming global streaming service, building on a legacy of innovation and superior storytelling that distinguishes one of the most iconic brands in Hollywood. The company's transformed subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, CBS All Access, will be rebranded as Paramount+ in early 2021 as part of the service's expansion to feature content from ViacomCBS' leading portfolio of broadcast, news, sports and entertainment brands. ViacomCBS will also bring Paramount+ to international markets with an initial debut in Australia, Latin America and the Nordics in 2021. ViacomCBS also revealed plans for additional new original series for Paramount+:

The Offer, a scripted limited event series from Paramount Television Studios, based on Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy's extraordinary, never-revealed experiences of making The Godfather. The 10-episode event series is written and executive produced by Michael Tolkin (Escape at Dannemora and The Player).
· Lioness, a spy drama created by Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) with Sheridan, Jill Wagner, David Glasser, David Hutkin, and Bob Yari set to executive produce. Based on a real-life CIA program, Lioness follows a young Marine recruited to befriend the daughter of a terrorist to bring the organization down from within. The series is produced by Paramount Network and 101 Studios.
· A reimagination of the Emmy®-nominated series Behind the Music entitled MTV's Behind the Music – The Top 40, which will unlock MTV's vault from the past 40 years for a unique and intimate look at the 40 biggest artists of all time, through their voices and their eyes. The series will be produced by Creature Films and MTV Studios.
· The Real Criminal Minds, a true crime docuseries based on the hit CBS Television series, and produced by XG Productions in association with CBS Television Studios and ABC Signature.
· The service is also developing a revival of The Game as part of BET's programming on Paramount+ from CBS Television Studios and Grammnet Productions.

The new original series announced join the service's previously announced plans for Kamp Koral, a new original children's series from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants, and the service's role as the exclusive SVOD home to The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run in early 2021. Additional new original content will be announced ahead of launch.

Fox Entertainment has announced the all-new election-themed puppet special Let's Be Real, executive-produced by Robert Smigel (Triumph the Insult Comic Dog), and scheduled to air Thursday, Oct. 1 from 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT on Fox. The satirical comedy event will cover politics, pop culture and the 2020 election through topical sketches featuring puppets, celebrity cameos and remote pieces. Produced by Propagate, Let's Be Real is the first-ever collaboration between Fox Entertainment's Scripted and Unscripted departments. 

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Fri-Yay: The Lasting Impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air; BET Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Assisted Living

It's time for another edition of Fri-Yay! That means we will take a look back on some sitcom happenings in recent days or weeks or other fun sitcomy stuff. It's a sitcom lover's paradise! Happy Fri-Yay!

by Vincent

Recently, as I've been stuck in the house more often, I've been rewatching some old sitcoms in syndication since I've watched many of the sitcoms on streaming services over and over again. I've also been browsing the app TikTok, which as you probably know is very popular with teenagers and young adults. I've noticed that some sitcoms that are aging remain very popular with younger generations today, and one of those sitcoms is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I've been watching Fresh Prince in reruns on VH1, for the first time in about a decade, and I'm struck by how timeless the show feels, which is likely why it remains so popular.

Fresh Prince was at its heart a "fish out of water" story that smartly dealt with class differences. The show was upfront about these differences in a way sitcoms typically aren't, never forgetting how Will's background was so different than his uncle, aunt and cousins. Class issues are a very relevant and popular topic among the younger generation today, and Fresh Prince's upfront stance on these issues might be a reason why it's endured. Additionally, Fresh Prince was a sitcom with an entirely black cast (which is actually less common on TV today than it was 25 years ago) and was also very upfront in issues dealing with race - issues such as racism and police profiling were covered on Fresh Prince in raw and real ways. These are obviously issues that have been very "front and center" in today's society and this year especially, so for a 25 year old sitcom to be tackling those issues, again, helps it stay fresh for future generations. And, not to forget - the show's humor genuinely still feels fresh. Will Smith is a strong comedic actor (something he himself has seemingly forgotten) and the jokes are fast and furious. Sometimes they don't flow too well with the dramatic moments, but this was a common issue in '90s sitcoms, and it can be forgiven. I spend a lot of time talking about modern sitcoms on this blog, but sometimes it's worth it to take a look back at the shows that did and didn't stand the test of time, and Fresh Prince is one that definitely did. I might make this a regular feature and look back every so often at some past sitcoms and analyze why they did - or didn't - stand the test of time.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Tyler Perry's Assisted Living will premiere on BET Wednesday, September 2nd at 9 PM ET and 10 PM ET, respectively. Two half-hour episodes will air for each show. Tyler Perry's House of Payne, returning for its seventh season, is a hilarious comedy about retired fire chief Curtis Payne (LaVan Davis) and his lovely wife Ella (Cassi Davis Patton) that picks up five years later, as they continue to navigate the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family. Tyler Perry's House of Payne stars LaVan Davis as Curtis Payne, Cassi Davis Patton as Ella Payne, Lance Gross as Calvin Payne, Demetria McKinney as Janine Payne, China Anne McClain as Jazmine Payne, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Miranda and Allen Payne as CJ Payne.

In the new sitcom Tyler Perry's Assisted Living, Jeremy (Na'im Lynn), a patriarch of a young family with teenage children, loses his job and decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his crazy grandfather. Grandpa Vinny (J. Anthony Brown) has foolishly purchased a terribly run-down home for the elderly and he is in way over his head, but comedy ensues as Mr. Brown (David Mann) and Cora (Tamela Mann) show up at the right time as needy investors. Tyler Perry's Assisted Living stars David Mann as Mr. Brown, Tamela Mann as Cora, J. Anthony Brown as Vinny, Na'im Lynn as Jeremy, Courtney Nichole as Leah, Tayler Buck as Sandra and Alex Henderson as Phillip.

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BET Picks Up 2nd Season of Twenties; Vivica A. Fox Teams Up with Krista Allen, Jackée & More for More Wrong TV Movies

BET announced the second season pickup of Lena Waithe's breakout hit Twenties, as well as an FYC partnership with Showtime, which will air season one starting July 6. After premiering to critical acclaim and ranking as the #1 new comedy series on cable for African-Americans 18-49*, Twenties is receiving buzz for Lena Waithe's creative direction and Jonica T. Gibbs' star-making performance. The scripted series created and written by Waithe, stars Gibbs as Hattie, a queer black girl who is chasing her dreams of being a screenwriter in Los Angeles alongside her two best friends, Marie and Nia, played by Christina Elmore (Insecure) and Gabrielle Graham (Possessor) respectively. While they live separate lives, the girls lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion. Season one guest stars included Jenifer Lewis (black-ish), Sean "Big Sean" Anderson (debut role), Rick Fox, Vanessa Williams, Seth Green, Iman Shumpert, Kym Whitley, Chuey Martinez, Marsha Thomason, and Nazanin Mandi.

Just in time for summer, LMN's successful Wrong film franchise returns with two all-new movies in July. Vivica A. Fox returns to star in and produce The Wrong Wedding Planner (Starring Vivica A. Fox, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Stephen Richard Harris, Kristin Booth and Jackée Harry), premiering Friday, July 17 at 8pm ET/PT and The Wrong Stepfather (Starring Vivica A. Fox, Krista Allen, Corin Nemec, William McNamara) debuting Friday, July 31 at 8pm ET/PT. The Wrong summer stunt kicks off on sister network Lifetime with a special marathon weekend featuring the following titles, The Wrong House Sitter (Saturday, June 27 at 8pm ET/PT), The Wrong Student (Saturday, June 27 at 10pm ET/PT), The Wrong Cheerleader (Sunday, June 28 at 8pm ET/PT) and The Wrong Stepmother (Sunday, June 28 at 10pm ET/PT). 

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