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Amazon MGM Studios Orders Improvised Sitcom; The CW Renews Game Shows for Season 3

Amazon MGM Studios has ordered DINKS (Dual Income No Kids), a first-of-its kind improvised multi-camera sitcom from Okay Goodnight, the production company founded by Emmy and Golden Globe-winning television writer, producer and showrunner Marta Kauffman (Friends, Grace and Frankie), one of television's most influential comedic voices.

The series comes to Amazon MGM Studios through an innovative partnership with Lionsgate and Publicis Media Content Innovation (PMCI) - the specialty entertainment division of Publicis Media - that reimagines the television financing model by bringing together a streamer, a studio and a media agency outside the traditional film and television ecosystem.

DINKS is co-created by Kauffman and Hannah K.S. Canter, and produced by their Okay Goodnight banner, Lionsgate Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Real-life married couple June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer star in and executive produce the series, with Jon Gabrus set as a series regular. The comedy is about Josh (Scheer) and Charlie (Raphael), a couple who, in the absence of a marriage or kids, decide to literally build a life together by renovating their nightmare of a dream house.

The CW Network announced pickup orders for its three most successful original unscripted series, renewing Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit for a third season with new one-hour episodes, along with a fourth-season order for new one-hour episodes of Police 24/7.

Hosted by Emmy(R) Award-winning actor and comedian Craig Ferguson, Scrabble brings the iconic Hasbro word game to life as contestants put their vocabulary, strategy and quick thinking to the test for the chance to win life-changing cash prizes. Hosted by Emmy(R) and Grammy Award-winning entertainer LeVar Burton, Trivial Pursuit, developed by Hasbro Entertainment and inspired by the iconic Hasbro board game, transforms one of the world's most recognizable trivia brands into a fast-paced competition where contestants put their knowledge to the test across a wide range of categories. Along with the upcoming unscripted adaptation of Monopoly, the series is part of Hasbro Entertainment's portfolio of television programming based on the most beloved brands.

Executive produced by acclaimed unscripted producer SallyAnn Salsano through her Mullholland Media, Police 24/7 has been renewed for a fourth season. The series provides unprecedented access to law enforcement agencies across the country, following officers on patrol as they respond to emergencies, investigate crimes and serve their communities.

The second seasons of Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit continue on The CW this fall with new episodes debuting on Thursday, October 1. Premiere dates for the newly ordered seasons will be announced at a later date.

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Remembering Hal Williams of Sanford and Son, 227 and More; The CW Renews Sullivan's Crossing

Actor Hal Williams, who had a recurring role as Officer "Smitty" Smith in Sanford and Son and starred as Lester Jenkins in 227, has died. He died from natural causes at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, on July 15. Mr. Williams was 91.

Williams had a recurring role as Officer "Smitty" Smith in 20 episodes of the 1972-1977 NBC sitcom Sanford and Son. LAPD Officer "Smitty" Smith was partners with Officer "Swanny" Swanhauser (Noam Pitlik, 6 episodes in 1972) and Officer Howard "Hoppy" Hopkins (Howard Platt). Smitty usually served as the straight man to comedic moments of the serious, straight-laced, solemn and humorless Swanny and the somewhat inept, but still by the book and capable officer Hoppy. Williams reprised his role in five episodes of the 1980-1981 NBC sitcom Sanford.

He starred as Lester DeMott in the 1975-1976 ABC sitcom On the Rocks. The series, which was based on the British series Porridge, centers on the inmates of Alamesa Minimum Security prison. The main setting is usually the cell block containing Lester DeMott, Hector Fuentes (Jose Perez), and Nicky Palik (Bobby Sandler). It also starred Rick Hurst, Mel Stewart, Tom Poston, Pat Cranshaw, Jack Grimes, and Logan Ramsey.

Williams starred as Sergeant Ted Ross in the 1981-1983 CBS sitcom Private Benjamin. The series is about a spoiled young socialite named Pvt. Judith "Judy" Benjamin (Lorna Patterson) adjusting to life in the army. He had earlier starred as Drill Sergeant L. C. Ross in the 1980 comedy film Private Benjamin, which was directed by Howard Zieff and starred Goldie Hawn. The series also starred Eileen Brennan, Ann Ryerson (1981-1982), Joan Roberts (1981), Joyce Little (1981), Lisa Raggio, Lucy Webb (1981-1982), Francesco Roberts (1981), Damita Jo Freeman, Robert Mandan (1982-1983), Joel Brooks (1982), Wendie Jo Sperber (1982-1983), and Polly Holliday (3 episodes in 1982-1983).

He starred as family patriarch Lester Jenkins in the 1985-1990 NBC sitcom 227. The series, created by C.J. Banks and Bill Boulware, stars Marla Gibbs as Mary Jenkins, a sharp-tongued, inner-city resident gossip and housewife. Her husband Lester Jenkins is the proprietor of a construction company. The series also starred Alaina Reed Hall, Jackée Harry, Regina King, Helen Martin, Kia Goodwin (1985-1986), Curtis Baldwin, Countess Vaughn (1988-1989), Toukie A. Smith (1989-1990), Paul Winfield (1989-1990), Barry Sobel (1989-1990), and Stoney Jackson (1989-1990). Williams, Gibbs and Harry appeared in the 227: The Reboot sketch on A Black Lady Sketch Show in 2019.

Williams starred as Rudy Bryan in the 1993-1994 Fox sitcom The Sinbad Show. The series follows the life of David Bryan (Sinbad), a carefree bachelor who works as a video game designer, who becomes a single parent when he adopts two orphaned children, Zana (Erin Davis) and L.J. Beckley (Willie Norwood), who face several issues which they work through together. Rudy and Louise Bryan (Nancy Wilson) are David's parents. The series also starred T. K. Carter and Salma Hayek (3 episodes as Gloria Contreras).

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included That Girl (3 episodes), The Jimmy Stewart Show, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, Temperatures Rising, Good Times (3 episodes), What's Happening!!, Webster, The Jeffersons (2 episodes), Gimme a Break!, Night Court (1991), Minor Adjustments, Suddenly Susan, Moesha, The First Family, Parks and Recreation, and Mr. Mayor.

He had a recurring role as Harley Foster in seven episodes of The Waltons from 1973 to 1980. Some of his other television guest appearances included Dan August, The Magician, Cannon (3 episodes), Police Woman, Harry O (3 episodes), Gunsmoke, Caribe, Kung Fu (2 episodes in 1973 and 1975), S.W.A.T. (1975), Police Story, Most Wanted, Quincy, M.E. (1977), The White Shadow, Knots Landing (2 episodes), T.J. Hooker, The Dukes of Hazzard, Hill Street Blues, Magnum, P.I. (2 episodes in 1988), L.A. Law, Tales from the Crypt, Moonlight, and Matlock (2 episodes in 2024-2025).

Mr. Williams was a talented and versatile actor. He was funny and memorable as Smitty and Lester Jenkins. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment that he brought us during his career. He will be greatly missed.

We also remember actor Scott Bryce. He had recurring roles as Rick Bonner in The Facts of Life and as Will Forrest in Murphy Brown. He died in New Haven, Connecticut, on July 12 after a battle with esophageal and stomach cancer. Mr. Bryce was 68.

Bryce had a recurring role as Rick Bonner in four episodes of the ninth and final season of the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life in 1988. Rick Bonner is a free-wheeling musician who meets Jo Polniaczek (Nancy McKeon) at a community center and later marries her.

He had a recurring role as Will Forrest in six episodes of the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown from 1990 to 1992. Louisiana lawyer and writer Will Forrest marries his high school classmate Corky Sherwood (Faith Ford). She humorously and cluelessly amends her on-air surname to "Corky Sherwood-Forest".

Some of his other sitcom guest appearances included The Golden Girls, Who's the Boss?, Walter & Emily, Dear John, Hope & Gloria, Chicago Sons (2 episodes), Boston Common, Spin City, Sex and the City, Reba, Whoopi (2 episodes), and 30 Rock (2 episodes).

Bryce starred as Mike McQueen, Brooke's (Leslie Bibb) father who becomes engaged to Sam's (Carly Pope) mother, in the 1999-2001 The WB teen comedy-drama Popular. He starred as Scott Sterling in the short-lived 1992 CBS prime time soap opera 2000 Malibu Road.

Some of his other television guest appearances included Sons and Daughters (1991), The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage, Reasonable Doubts, The Commmish, L.A. Law (4 episodes), Matlock (1993), Homicide: Life on the Street, Diagnosis: Murder, Law & Order (4 episodes), Dellaventura, Early Edition, L.A. Doctors, Pacific Blue, V.I.P. (2 episodes), Judging Amy, ER, Glory Days, Push, Nevada (2002), Gossip Girl, Homeland (2 episodes), Person of Interest, Deception (5 episodes), Blue Bloods (2 episodes), The Good Fight (3 episodes), Chicago P.D., Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2 episodes), FBI, Beacon Hill (6 episodes), and The Blacklist.

Bryce was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns from 1982–1991, 1993–1994, and 2007–2008. He appeared as Dr. Crosby in six episodes of ABC's One Life to Live in 2006.

Mr. Bryce was twice nominated for Daytime Emmys in 1986 and 1987 for his work on As the World Turns. We thank him for his work on television. He will be sorely missed.

Actor Josh Grisetti starred as Louis Plunk in The Knights of Prosperity. He died by suicide on July 10. Mr. Grisetti was only 44.

Grisetti's first television starring role was as Louis Plunk in the the short-lived 2007 ABC sitcom The Knights of Prosperity. The series follows a group of misfits – the titular Knights – who attempt to rob various celebrities, the first being Mick Jagger (Jagger was also credited as one of the executive producers, along with the creators and David Letterman). It also starred Donal Logue, Sofia Vergara, Lenny Venito, Maz Jobrani, and Kevin Michael Richardson.

He had a recurring role as Ralph, a staff writer at The Gordon Ford Show, in eight episodes of the final season of the Amazon Prime Video period comedy-drama The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He guest starred in a 2012 episode of Nurse Jackie and a 2021 episode of The Good Fight.

Mr. Grisetti was known for his work on Broadway and Off-Broadway. He won one of two Clarence Derwent Awards for "Most Promising Male Actor" in 2015 for his work in It Shoulda Been You. We thank him for his acting work. He will be greatly missed.

Hong Kong actress Wai Ching Ho had a recurring role as Le-Wei in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. She died on July 10 of complications from a stroke. She was 82.

She guest starred as Big Auntie in two episodes of the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat in 2016 and 2018. She had a recurring role as Le-Wei in five episodes of the 2020-2023 Comedy Central sitcom Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. In 2023, she guest starred Mei-Mei in a 2023 episode of Only Murders in the Building. Some of her other sitcom guest appearances included Flight of the Conchords and The Jim Gaffigan Show.

Some of her other television guest appearances included One Life to Live (7 episodes), Law & Order (4 episodes), Swans Crossing (2 episodes), Dellaventura, Wonderland, Deadline, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2 episodes), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2 episodes), Queens Supreme, New Amsterdam, The Good Cop, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. She was best known for her role as Madame Gao in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Daredevil (2015–2016), Iron Fist and The Defenders (both 2017).

We thank her for her work on television. She will be deeply missed.

Actor Randolph Mantooth starred as John Gage in Emergency! (1972-1977). He starred in the sitcoms Operation Petticoat and Detective School. He died of complications from pneumonia at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, on July 9. Mr. Mantooth was 80.

Mantooth starred as paramedic John Gage in the 1972-1977 NBC action-adventure medical drama Emergency!. The show's ensemble cast stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe (as Roy DeSoto) as two rescuers, who work as paramedics and firefighters in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The duo formed Squad 51, a medical and rescue unit of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, working together with the fictional Rampart General Hospital medical staff (portrayed by Robert Fuller, Julie London and Bobby Troup), and with the firefighter engine company at Station 51.

He starred as Lt. Mike Bender in the second season (1978-1979) of the ABC sitcom Operation Petticoat. Based on the classic 1959 Cary Grant and Tony Curtis film, the show follows the misadventures of the U.S.S. Sea Tiger, a fictional American submarine that reluctantly takes on a group of stranded Army nurses. The second season cast included Melinda Naud, Jim Varney, Don Sparks, Richard Brestoff, Jo Ann Pflug, Fred Kareman, Scott McGinnis, Robert Hogan, Warren Berlinger, and Hilary Thompson.

Mantooth starred as Eddie Dawkins in the short-lived 1979 ABC sitcom Detective School. The series was about an assortment of students who went to night school to learn basic detective skills, but who kept being caught up in real criminal cases and getting themselves and their teacher (an inept private investigator) into trouble. It also starred James Gregory, Douglas Fowley, Melinda Naud, Taylor Negron, LaWanda Page, and Pat Proft.

Some of his television guest appearances included Matt Lincoln, The Bold Ones: The Senator, The Virginian, Alias Smith and Jones, Night Gallery, The Bold Ones: The Lawyers, McCloud, Marcus Welby, M.D. (2 episodes), Adam-12 (2 episodes), Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (2 episodes), Sierra, Project U.F.O., The Love Boat, Battlestar Galactica, Charlie's Angels, Aloha Paradise, Fantasy Island (1981), Vega$ (2 episodes), Insight, Dallas (1984), Murder, She Wrote (1985), The Fall Guy (3 episodes), L.A. Law, China Beach, MacGyver (1991), Baywatch, JAG, Walker, Texas Ranger (1997), Promised Land, Diagnosis: Murder (2 episodes), Criminal Minds, Ghost Whisperer, and Sons of Anarchy (2 episodes).

He was also known for his work on soap operas. He appeared as Alex Masters in Loving from 1987 to 1995 and The City from 1995 to 1997. He played Harold 'Hal' Todd Munson Jr. in 30 episodes of As the World Turns from 2003 to 2005. In 2007, he appeared as Kirk Harmon in 11 episodes of One Life to Live.

Mr. Mantooth was a talented and versatile actor. He worked in television, documentaries, theater, and film for more than 50 years. We thank him for work on Emergency! and other television series. He will be greatly missed.

Celebrate the lasting legacy of Randolph Mantooth with a special Emergency! marathon honoring the beloved actor whose iconic portrayal of paramedic Johnny Gage inspired generations of first responders. Watch this Sunday (June 19) 9a-3p ET on FETV.

List of episodes, all times Eastern:

9am-S1E1: "Mascot" (OAD: January 22, 1972)
10:10am-S1E10: "Hang-Up" (OAD: April 8, 1972)
11:20am-S3E6: "Snakebite" (OAD: October 27, 1973)
12:30pm-S5E22: "The Nuisance" (OAD: March 6, 1976)
1:45pm-S6E24: "All Night Long" (OAD: May 28, 1977)

Watch Emergency! every night at 9:15pm ET on FETV.

The CW Network announced that hit drama series Sullivan's Crossing from creator Roma Roth and based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Robyn Carr will return for a 10-episode fifth season, set to debut on The CW in 2027. The announcement follows the previously confirmed Season 5 renewal of Sullivan's Crossing by Bell Media’s CTV and Crave, and Fremantle.

Sullivan's Crossing stars Morgan Kohan (When Hope Calls) and Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill). In Season 4, Maggie Sullivan (Kohan) finally feels like life at the Crossing is falling into place, having embraced a new direction for her career and renewed her commitment to Cal (Murray). But when Maggie’s ex-husband, Liam (Marcus Rosner), arrives with a shocking revelation, her world is thrown into turmoil once again — leaving Cal questioning whether Maggie can ever truly leave her past behind. The Season 4 finale of Sullivan's Crossing aired Monday, June 22 on The CW.

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Ian Ziering Hosting The CW Road Trip Series; Shark Tank Season 18 Guest Sharks

The Great American Road Rally(TM), an all-new celebrity-driven television event hosted by Ian Ziering, will premiere this fall on The CW, airing Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT from September 2 through November 25, 2026.

Premiering during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the series takes audiences on a high-energy journey across America's most iconic highway, combining adventure, competition, entertainment, community celebration, and philanthropy.

Produced by 7 Bridges Media Group (7BMG), The Great American Road Rally(TM) features celebrity participants from television, music, sports, comedy, and popular culture as they travel historic Route 66, visit legendary destinations, tackle unique challenges, share personal stories, and spotlight charitable organizations making a meaningful impact in communities across America.

Shark Tank features the Sharks - tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons - as they invest in America's best businesses and products. This season's all-star lineup of guest Sharks includes:

o Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), creator of the YouTube channel MrBeast and founder of Beast Industries, and Jeffrey Housenbold, chief executive officer of Beast Industries
o Mindy Kaling, award-winning writer, producer, director, actor and author
o J.J. Watt, founder of the Justin J. Watt Foundation and former NFL defensive lineman
o Erin Foster and Sara Foster, co-founders of Favorite Daughter, producers and entrepreneurs
o Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur, investor, Dragon on Dragons' Den (the U.K. version of Shark Tank) and host of "The Diary of a CEO," the second-largest podcast in the world

Additionally, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams have been elevated to permanent Sharks, joining Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky and Kevin O'Leary. Season 18 of Shark Tank will air Wednesdays this fall on ABC and stream on Hulu. The premiere date will be announced at a later date.

Shark Tank is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Sony Pictures Television. The Sharks are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific inventor and entrepreneur, acclaimed brand builder and humanitarian Lori Greiner; cybersecurity technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; social entrepreneur, investor and civic leader Daniel Lubetzky; venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary; philanthropist, bestselling author, and executive chairwoman and chief visionary officer of the eponymous lifestyle brand Kendra Scott; and venture capitalist and chief investment officer of Harbinger Sports Partners Rashaun Williams.

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Son of a Critch Renewed for Final Season; The Four Seasons Trailer for Season 2

In its final season, Son of a Critch finds Mark in his last year of high school just as Newfoundland's cod moratorium crisis turns his world upside down. While the adults scramble and the future feels suddenly uncertain, Mark is more determined than ever to chase his dream of becoming an actor - whether anyone's ready for him to grow up or not. As friendships evolve, first love gets complicated, and the family faces changes they can't outrun, this season captures the messy, funny, and deeply human moment when everything ends and begins at the same time. After five seasons of growing up together, it's a heartfelt goodbye to Mark's childhood - and to the Critch family we won't soon forget.

Production on the fifth and final season is now underway in St. John's, Newfoundland, with filming set to continue until June 18. Season 5 will premiere Fall 2026 on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. The series airs in the U.S. on The CW. Seasons 1-4 of Son of a Critch are available to stream now on CBC Gem.

Son of a Critch stars Mark Critch portraying his own father, Mike Sr., while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (The Legend of Zelda, Everything's Going to Be Great) plays young Mark. Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Entourage) is his grandfather, Pop; Claire Rankin (Stargate Atlantis) plays his mother Mary; Colton Gobbo (Ginny & Georgia) as his older brother Mike Jr.; Mark Ezekiel Rivera (Son of a Critch) is his best friend Ritche; and Sophia Powers (Murder in a Small Town) is Fox, Mark's girlfriend. Returning cast members include Richard Clarkin (Memory of a Killer) as Dick, Nicole Underhay (Hudson & Rex) as Fox's mom Suzanne, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll (Doc) as Father Garcia, and Nora McLellan (Strays) as Sister Rose. Guest stars this season include Shawn Doyle (Star Trek: Discovery) as Mr. Kevin Lewis, Mark's former theatre teacher, Susan Kent (The Snake) as Linda Lahey, and Rick Mercer (The Mercer Report) as station owner Mr. Bartlett.

Coming off a hard year, our group of friends carries on their tradition of vacationing together, now with a baby in tow. The Four Seasons S2 debuts May 28, only on Netflix with 8 episodes.

The Four Seasons picks back up with the core group - Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani), and Ginny (Erika Henningsen) - as they journey from the familiar comforts of the Jersey shore and upstate New York to the stunning landscapes of Italy. With warmth and wit, personal blind spots surface for the group as they each grieve their late friend and embark on new adventures. Co-created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, The Four Seasons remains a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to long-term relationships, while continuing to explore the highs, lows, and humor of enduring friendships and love.

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The Big Bang Theory Spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Premieres in July on HBO Max; The CW Revives Private Eyes

The Max Original comedy series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe debuts this July and will be available to stream on HBO Max. It was also revealed that the original theme music for the series will be created by Emmy(R)-winner, GRAMMY(R)-winner, and Oscar(R)-nominee Danny Elfman.

Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don't go well.

The series stars Kevin Sussman (Stuart), Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Brian Posehn (Bert), and John Ross Bowie (Barry). The series, from Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, is created, written, and executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady.

The CW Network announced it has picked up the crime solving procedural Private Eyes West Coast (working title), starring Jason Priestley (Wild Cards) and Cindy Sampson (Supernatural). Private Eyes West Coast is a spin-off of the popular Private Eyes series that ran for five seasons, with Priestley and Sampson reprising their roles as private investigators Matt Shade and Angie Everett. The ten-episode first season from Piller/Segan - among the creative forces behind the hit CW original series Wild Cards - and Lionsgate will debut on The CW later this year. The CW will serve as the U.S. network, while the series will air on Global in Canada.

Shade (Priestley) and Angie (Sampson) have left behind their P.I. firm and settled into a new life on the west coast, but their new quiet life is shaken when a night out lands them at the scene of a murder. A woman stands over her dead boyfriend with a bloody steak knife in hand. Believing in her innocence, Shade and Angie dive headfirst back into the high-stakes world of investigation.

This season, the private eyes juggle the challenges of opening a P.I. firm in a new city. Without their friendly Toronto network of sources, Shade and Angie work to build a new community. From tracking down a missing student in the wilderness of British Columbia to extracting a murder confession from a surfer in Tofino, Shade and Angie prove life on the west coast is packed with heart-pounding thrills.

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AspireTV Gets First Ever Original Sitcom; Sullivan's Crossing Returns for Season 4 in April on The CW

AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle, announced its first-ever original scripted series, Savannah State of Mind. Now in pre-production, the multi-camera sitcom is set to premiere later this year, with casting currently underway. Bentley Kyle Evans (The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin) will executive produce the series through his Harvest Studios production banner.

Savannah State of Mind follows the lives of seven first-year students navigating the joys, challenges and complexities of college life at a historically Black college. With its picturesque campus surrounded by Spanish moss and steeped in tradition, the fictitious Oakwood Heights University has always been a place of pride for its students. But recent financial struggles have threatened its future. Thanks to a mysterious love offering from an anonymous donor, the school is experiencing a resurgence, and students and faculty alike are determined to protect its legacy.

To find aspireTV on cable in your area, go to https://aspire.tv/channel. AspireTV is also available nationally on DirecTV and DISH and can also be watched on DirecTV Stream, Sling, Philo and Frndly TV. UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romantico.

The CW Network announced the hit drama series Sullivan's Crossing will return for its highly-anticipated ten-episode fourth season on Monday, April 20 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT). The series is based on the New York Times best-selling novels by author Robyn Carr and stars Morgan Kohan (When Hope Calls) and Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill).

In Season 4, Maggie Sullivan's (Kohan) life at the Crossing is finally taking shape having decided on a new direction for her career and a renewed commitment to Cal (Murray). That is, until Maggie's ex-husband, Liam (Marcus Rosner), arrives with a shocking revelation which only upends Maggie's life once again and causes Cal to question whether Maggie will ever truly be able to leave her past behind.

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NBC Orders Pilots, Including The Rockford Files; The CW to Premiere Celebrity Series

NBC is looking to revive The Rockford Files from Mike Daniels. They have given a pilot order for a contemporary update on the classic series of the same name. Newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn't commit, James Rockford returns to his life as a private investigator using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles. It doesn't take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime.

And they have also ordered a pilot for Protection from Josh Safran, Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector. When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin. Bridging personal differences and crossing professional boundaries, the Thornhill family must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice ... even if it means betraying their sworn code.

As the nation approaches a historic convergence of milestones in 2026, The CW announced The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition, a new prime-time event series celebrating American culture, community, and connection. Premiering Wednesday, May 13 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), the series will air weekly on The CW Network, culminating in a live two-hour finale on Wednesday, July 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The Rally is hosted by Ian Ziering, whose four-decade television career, cultural resonance, and deep connection to automotive culture make him a natural guide for this journey.

Set against a cross-country journey along iconic Route 66, The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition blends competition, storytelling, and real-world impact as the country prepares to mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, and other defining cultural moments in 2026.

The series features ten celebrity-driven vehicles, each aligned with a charitable cause, embarking on a cross-country journey to raise awareness, drive fundraising, and activate local communities - transforming competition into contribution and the open road into a force for good.

Best known for his iconic roles across film and television, Ian Ziering is a lifelong car enthusiast and committed philanthropist with longstanding ties to charitable and community-based initiatives. As host, he leads viewers through America's backroads and byways, celebrating the people, places, and causes that define the country's past and present - while connecting legacy stories with a new generation of audiences.

More than a traditional competition series, The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition is designed as a shared national experience - one with a clear beginning, a clear destination, and an open invitation for viewers across the country to engage along the way. Additional details, including celebrity participants, community events, and opportunities for fan participation, will be announced in the weeks ahead.

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The CW Midseason 2026 Schedule; Sarah Sherman HBO Max Special

The CW Network announced the midseason premiere dates for the returning hit series Wild Cards, second seasons of the fan-favorite game shows Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit, and new episodes of the adrenaline-packed Police 24/7. From Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures and Piller/Segan, in association with The CW for commissioning broadcaster CBC in Canada, Wild Cards stars Vanessa Morgan (Riverdale) and Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey's Anatomy) and returns for a 10-episode third season on Monday, January 26, 2026 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).

Thursday night is game night on The CW this January with the returns of fan-favorite game shows Scrabble on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) and Trivial Pursuit (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), based on Hasbro's iconic board games of the same titles. Multiple Grammy-nominated, Peabody, and Emmy® Award winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show, Celebrity Name Game) joins Scrabble as the show's new host while Emmy® Award-winning actor, director, producer and podcaster LeVar Burton (Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Reading Rainbow) returns as host and executive producer of Trivial Pursuit. The pulse-pounding hit unscripted series Police 24/7 from acclaimed executive producer SallyAnn Salsano (Jersey Shore) through her Mullholland Media moves to a new night with original episodes debuting Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).

Sarah Sherman's first stand-up comedy special Sarah Squirm: LIVE + In the Flesh debuts Friday, December 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

Sarah Sherman's unholy alter ego, Sarah Squirm, slithers onto your screen in her first stand-up comedy special. After four seasons (and counting) on Saturday Night Live, the comedian rips off the straitjacket, unleashing a festering and hilarious hour of bodily fluids, open-wound confessionals, and jokes that will leave scars on your soul.

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The CW Holiday Specials Schedule; Apple TV Fraggle Rock Special

The CW Network announced its slate of upcoming holiday programming featuring a roster of classics and family favorites including Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, Best Christmas Movies Ever!, as well as the CW premiere of the hit TV movie Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. The holiday season kicks off with A Waltons Thanksgiving airing on Saturday, November 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The holiday favorite Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer returns to The CW on Friday, November 28 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT). An encore presentation will air on Wednesday, December 10 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).

Have yourself a very furry Christmas with A Totally Funny Animals Holiday premiering on Friday, November 28 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Relive your favorite holiday movie moments with the special Best Christmas Movies Ever! airing Thursday, December 4 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). A one-hour encore version will air Wednesday, December 17 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The heart-warming family movie The Waltons' Homecoming airs on Monday, December 8 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The merriment continues with a very special episode of Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us airing on Wednesday, December 10 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The hit TV movie Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors makes its CW debut on Thursday, December 11 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The film stars Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, Rick Shroeder and Gerald McRaney. The star-studded tradition continues with The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade airing on Friday, December 12 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT).

On Monday, December 15 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT), Christmas is the time to fall in love with A California Christmas. The film stars Lauren Swickard and Josh Swickard. The iconic cartoon bear Yogi heads to The CW with Yogi's First Christmas on Friday, December 19 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The Christmas love story continues with A California Christmas: City Lights on Monday, December 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Get ready to ring in the New Year by celebrating the biggest moments of 2025 with Popstar! Best of 2025 on Friday, December 26 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).

Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey and Boober Fraggle are back for the holiday season! Apple TV announced the all-new holiday special The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, to premiere globally on Friday, December 5. The special features a cameo appearance by musical artist and internet sensation Lele Pons that includes a harmonious duet of the classic, beloved Fraggle Rock song "Our Melody" with Gobo, along with two other holiday numbers.

The Fraggles eagerly await the first snow of the season and all the traditions it brings, but when only a single snowflake arrives and Gobo can't write the yearly holiday song everyone is expecting, the season is thrown off course. For the first time ever, Gobo journeys to the human world - or, as the Fraggles refer to it: Outer Space - to find some unexpected musical inspiration. And in another first, back at the Gorgs' castle, Junior is overwhelmed by the arrival of a new baby Gorg joining the family. This holiday season, the Fraggles and Gorgs learn that beautiful moments aren't always perfect - but they can be as unique and memorable as snowflakes.

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The CW's Six Brand New Movies Starting November 16; Hulu's Family Guy Halloween Special Details

This holiday season, The CW Network unwraps a gift of romance with the premiere of six brand-new original primetime movies inspired by beloved Harlequin bestsellers. Presented by CW Originals, Centinel Media, Harlequin Studio and Bell Media, in association with Fremantle and Neshama Entertainment, these heartwarming stories bring love, drama, and holiday magic to life. The collection features fan-favorite stars from hit CW series including Gossip Girl, Walker: Independence, and The Flash.

The holiday lineup kicks off with Montana Mavericks, premiering Sunday, November 16 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Starring Kat McNamara — an actress beloved by CW fans — the film sets the stage for a season of romance. From small-town sparks to big-time butterflies—get ready to fall in love this holiday season with these Harlequin-inspired originals debuting on The CW Network that has stars Danielle Panabaker, Amber Riley, Emeraude Toubia, Carter Jenkins, True O'Brien, and Kathryn Gallagher.

Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for the Family Guy Halloween Special. The Hulu exclusive special episode will premiere Monday, October 6 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. In the new Halloween special, "A Little Fright Music," Brian and Stewie realize there is a shortage of quality Halloween songs, so they set out to write a hit, and Peter and the guys discover that lying about trick or treating can have deadly consequences.

Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Arif Zahir

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Netflix's Geek Girl Season 2 Starts Production; The CW Picks Up Sullivan's Crossing for Season 4

Production is now underway on the anticipated second season of Netflix's Geek Girl, currently filming in London. The cast recently celebrated the start of filming with an exclusive look at their first read-through.

Returning cast members include Em Carey, Emmanuel Imani, Liam Woodrum, Rochelle Harrington, and Zac Looker, alongside Sarah Parish, Tim Downie, Jemima Rooper, and Hebe Beardshall. Joining the cast for Series Two is Layton Williams, who will play the role of Onassis. Based on the internationally bestselling novels by Holly Smale, Geek Girl follows socially awkward but endearing teenager Harriet Manners as she's unexpectedly thrust into the fashion world - navigating runway chaos, mean girls, and personal growth along the way.

Season 2 picks up as Harriet continues to juggle school life with the ever-escalating demands of modelling, friendships, and discovering who she truly wants to be. Geek Girl is produced by RubyRock Pictures and Boat Rocker, created by Holly Smale and Jessica Ruston, and directed by Declan O'Dwyer.

The CW Network announced today the hit series Sullivan's Crossing from creator Roma Roth and based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Robyn Carr will return for a 10-episode fourth season, set to debut on The CW in 2026. The announcement follows the previously confirmed Season 4 renewal of Sullivan's Crossingby Bell Media's CTV and Crave, and Fremantle. Sullivan's Crossing stars Morgan Kohan (When Hope Calls), Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill) and Scott Patterson (Gilmore Girls). Throughout its third season, Sullivan's Crossing continues to make impressive ratings gains on both linear and digital platforms.

The Season 3 finale aired last night on The CW. While everyone prepares for the grand opening of Rob's (Reid Price) new restaurant, Frank watches over Edna (Andrea Menard) as she recovers at home. Cal (Murray) finally makes the decision to confront Maggie (Kohan) with his concerns as Rafe (Dakota Taylor) tries to get Sydney (Lindura) to listen to how he feels. Jacob (Joel Oulette) rushes things with Lola (Amalia Williamson) making her uncomfortable and Sully (Patterson) gets a surprise visitor who helps him realize he needs to take a new direction. And Maggie finally reconciles her head with her heart, just as someone from her past arrives with a shocking revelation.

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The CW's Fall Movie of the Week; First Look at New York Comic Con 2025

The CW is turning up the romantic heat with a slate of six original primetime movies premiering later this fall, based on beloved and bestselling Harlequin novels. Presented by CW Originals, Centinel Media and Bell Media, developed in association with Fremantle and produced by Neshama Entertainment, these heartwarming romances feature fan-favorite stars from hit CW series including Gossip Girl, Walker: Independence and The Flash. Kicking off the lineup in cinematic style, The CW has teamed up with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, to premiere the first of these movies, Montana Mavericks, in select theatres nationwide on August 26-27 - giving fans an early, big-screen experience before the film's television debut. Movies and stars include:

Montana Mavericks: Katherine McNamara (Walker: Independence), Dennis Andres, Linda Kee and Kaya Coleman.
Ordinary Girl in a Tiara: Katharine King So (Transplant), Kathryn Gallagher (Gossip Girl).
Paws in the City: Emeraude Toubia (Shadowhunters), Carter Jenkins (Famous in Love)
Recipe for Romance: True O'Brien (Days of Our Lives), Alex Mallari Jr.
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell: Amber Riley (Glee), Dorian Grey, Nadine Whiteman and Malaika Hennie-Hamadi.
Second Guessing Fate: Danielle Panabaker (The Flash), Corey Sevier, Brendan Morgan, Jocelyn Chugg and Ari Rombough.

ReedPop, the world's leading producer of pop culture events, unveiled a first look at the action-packed guest lineup for New York Comic Con 2025 for this October. Guests heading to New York Comic Con this October include James McAvoy (X-Men, Split and Glass; Atonement); Nicholas Hoult (Superman, Nosferatu, The Great); Elliot Page (X-Men, The Umbrella Academy, Juno); Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim's Convenience); Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Orphan Black); Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World, Argylle, The Help); cast members across Marvel television properties including Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Mike Colter, Ming Na Wen, Clark Gregg, and Chloe Bennett; and iconic voice actors from fan-favorite series and movies like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Little Mermaid, Demon Slayer, and more. Plus fan-favorites from the cast of Critical Role. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Netflix's Nobody Wants This Returns October 23; The CW Renews All American for Final Season

Netflix announced that the highly-anticipated second season of Nobody Wants This will premiere Thursday, October 23, 2025. Series creator Erin Foster, executive producer Sara Foster, executive producer/star Kristen Bell and cast members Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn broke the news live on stage from Netflix's FYSEE LA Emmy Event celebrating Nobody Wants This Season 1. The event, which took place at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, featured a screening of the Season 1 premiere followed by a live panel taping for Erin and Sara Foster's hit podcast, The World's First Podcast.

Returning cast members from Season 1 include Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn, Stephanie Faracy, Michael Hitchcock, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Emily Arlook, Sherry Cola and Shiloh Berman. Season 2 guest stars include Leighton Meester, Miles Fowler, Alex Karpovsky and Arian Moayed. An agnostic podcast host and an unconventional rabbi on the rebound walk into a party. When they walk out - together - the unlikely pair, Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody), can tell there is something between them. But also potentially between them, with their differing outlooks on life, all of the modern obstacles to love, and their sometimes well-meaning, sometimes sabotaging families - including her sister Morgan (Justine Lupe) and his brother Sasha (Timothy Simons).

The CW Network announced that the critically acclaimed drama All American has been renewed for an eighth and final season in 2026, with 13 new episodes bringing generations of Crenshaw and Beverly together for a powerful conclusion. As its final chapter approaches, the series will have etched its place in television history - spanning eight groundbreaking seasons and 132 episodes.

All American has proven itself to be so much more than a sports drama. It is a resonant coming-of-age story about identity, ambition, and staying true to your roots. With a standout cast and real-world relevance, All American has become a defining series about what it means to grow up, show up, and lead with heart.

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TV Legend Henry Winkler's New HISTORY Series; The CW Renews Family Law

Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Emmy(R) Award-winning TV legend Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Hazardous History with Henry Winkler premieres Sunday, June 15 at 10/9c on The HISTORY Channel.

Each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom that you can't do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed, even encouraged, which you will never see again in modern America. There was a time, not long ago, when doctors would recommend smoking, and when we stored our food in toxic refrigerators, and unknowingly played with radioactive toys, flew down slides that ripped our skin off, and decorated our Christmas tree with ornaments made from asbestos. Fast-paced, informative, and a little bit scary, from perilous playgrounds to precarious products, it's a running cavalcade of the most exciting, reckless, unsupervised tales of Americana in our history.

The CW Network announced the original scripted drama series Family Law starring Jewel Staite (Firefly, The L.A. Complex) and Victor Garber (DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Alias) will return for a 10-episode fourth season on Wednesday, July 23 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT). As Season 4 kicks off, Abigail's (Jewel Staite) home, work and romantic life are up in flames. Her boyfriend Ben (Benjamin Ayres) has fallen off the wagon, Sofia (Eden Summer Gilmore) has written a devastating essay about her mother’s alcoholism and Harry (Victor Garber) has passed her over for equity partnership.

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The CW Renews Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble; Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life on Netflix May 26

The CW Network announced that it has renewed family game shows Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble for 30-episode second seasons to air in 2026. Fan favorite Emmy® Award-winning actor, director, producer, and podcaster, LeVar Burton (Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Reading Rainbow) will return to host and executive produce Trivial Pursuit.

Multiple Grammy-nominated, Peabody, and Emmy® Award winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show, Celebrity Name Game) joins Scrabble as the show's new host. Former Scrabble host Raven-Symoné (That's So Raven) stays on board the hit game show as an executive producer for Season 2. Both series based on the classic board games are produced by Hasbro Entertainment alongside Lionsgate Alternative Television, with Mattel Television Studios co-producing Scrabble.

Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life is coming soon to Netflix on May 26. In his latest hour, Mike Birbiglia - who merges storytelling, theater, and comedy in a way that The New York Times has called "Birbiglian" - opens up about his father's recent stroke and discusses how it has prompted him to reevaluate his own approach to fatherhood.

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