Tuesday, December 29, 2015

I Love Lucy, Ghost Whisperer Head to Pop TV; WLNY's Odd Couple New Year's Day Marathon in NYC

I Love Lucy Ghost Whisperer

Two more series are coming to Pop TV as we enter 2016. One sitcom and one drama. The sitcom will be the classic sitcom I Love Lucy. The Lucille Ball all-time great series will start on Friday, January 1, 2016 and will air weekday mornings at 9:30am leading into Dynasty at 10am and 11am. The other series joining Pop TV will be the Jennifer Love Hewitt drama Ghost Whisperer. The series will air Sundays and Wednesdays beginning Sunday, Jan. 3. On Sundays it will air from 12-3pm. On Wednesdays it will air in primetime from 9pm-12am. The rest of the Pop TV schedule will remain the same with as we mentioned Dynasty 10am and 11am, Beverly Hills 90210 at noon and 1pm, Dawson's Creek at 2pm & 3pm, and That '70s Show from 4-6pm. The early evening line-up will still be Celebrity Name Game at 6 leading into soap opera encores from 6:30pm-9pm. Looks like series like Family Ties, Wings and The Love Boat are not going to pop-up on Pop anymore it seems.


The Odd Couple

One of the most beloved comedies in television history will light up the airwaves at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day, Friday, January 1 in NYC, when WLNY-TV (Channels 10/55) presents The Odd Couple marathon from 12am to 6:00pm. The marathon will include 36 episodes from the classic series, culminating with the 1973 "My Strife in Court" episode, featuring Felix attempting to act as his own attorney in court (5:00pm) and the 1972 "Password" episode where Oscar is invited to be a celebrity contestant and brings Felix as his partner (5:30pm). WLNY's The Odd Couple marathon will also feature the 1973 "The Ides of April" episode where Felix inadvertently gets Oscar called in for an audit from the IRS (3:30pm), 1973's "Let's Make a Deal" episode, where Felix and Oscar appear on a game show in an attempt to win Felix a new bed (4:00pm) and the 1973 "Take My Furniture Please" episode where both Felix and Oscar take turns redecorating their apartment (4:30pm).

Monday, December 28, 2015

Brandy's BET Sitcom Zoe Ever After Premieres Jan. 5; PIX11 Honeymooners New Year's Eve 2015 Marathon

Zoe Ever After

BET's new scripted series Zoe Ever After, starring Grammy Award-winning superstar Brandy Norwood and comes from executive producers Debra Martin Chase, Danny Rose, Scooter Braun, executive producer/writer Erica Montolfo-Bura and co-executive producers Brandy Norwood and Elaine Aronson, will premiere Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10pm only on BET. Zoe Ever After is a multi-camera romantic comedy about Zoe Moon (Brandy Norwood), a newly single mom stepping out of the shadow of her famous boxer ex-husband Gemini Moon (Dorian Missick) while trying to balance dating, motherhood, a complicated relationship with her ex and finally fulfilling her career dream of starting a cosmetics line.

Zoe is surrounded by a cast of colorful characters, including her smart and precocious eight-year-old son Xavier (Jaylon Gordon), her fashion-forward and fun assistant Valenté (Tory Devon Smith), her publicist and best friend Pearl (Haneefah Wood) and sexy contractor Miguel (Ignacio Serricchio). To get ready for the big premiere, on New Year's Day BET presents a "Get Cozy With Zoe" Movie Marathon hosted by Brandy on Friday, January 1 from 10am-10pm with movies such as Something New, Daddy's Little Girl, Poetic Justice, and Just Wright. But that's not all! At 10pm on Jan. 1, BET presents The BET Life of Brandy. BET takes you on an exciting journey through some of the most memorable on-air moments they have shared with Brandy.


The Honeymooners

From the Gotham Bus Company depot to the Raccoon Lodge, PIX11 has been NY's home since 1958 for The Honeymooners. New Yorkers have been ringing in the New Year with Ralphie Boy and PIX11 when The Honeymooners Marathon began airing on New Year's Eve in 1996. This year, the PIX11 Honeymooners Marathon of 28 classic episodes begins Wednesday, December 31, 2015 at 11pm and runs until 5am – with a break from 5-9am for PIX11 Morning News – then resumes at 9am and runs until 5pm on Friday, January 1, 2016 for a total of 14 hours. This will be a "Viewer's Choice" marathon of favorite episodes. The Honeymooners airs regularly on PIX11 every Saturday night from 11pm-1am.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Week 14 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 14 TV Ratings (first three nights Mon-Wed): 

Households: #1. CBS 4.08/7 rating/share (-30% in rating from first four nights week 13); #2. ABC  2.52/5 (even); #3. NBC 2.39/4 (-50%); #4. Fox 1.17/2 (-10%); #5. The CW 0.75/1 (+12%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 6.523 million (-31% from first four nights week 13); #2. ABC 4.067 million (+3%); #3. NBC 3.859 million (-50%); #4. Fox 1.811 million (-8%); #5. The CW 1.235 million (+22%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 1.00/4 rating/share (-45% in rating from first four nights week 13); #2. ABC 0.96/3 (-1%); #3. NBC 0.90/3 (-50%); #4. Fox 0.51/2 (even); #5. The CW 0.36/1 (+9%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 13 (12/14/15-12/20/15, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to Sunday Night Football of course, as NBC did a 2.02 rating.  CBS was #2 with a 1.82 rating, boosted by an NFL overrun. ABC was #3 with a 0.98 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 0.85 rating.  Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 8.871 million, with NBC #2 at 7.712 million.  ABC was #3 with 4.610 million and Fox at #4 with just 2.937 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-12/23/15, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.3\49 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 1.88 rating. Fox at #3 with a 1.61 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.49 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.481 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.395 million, ABC #3 with 6.013 million and Fox #4 with 5.092 million.

Back to week 14 (Dec. 21-27), read our full night-by-night analysis followed by how the sitcoms did! GREAT showings are in BOLD. If they are in bold in both total viewers and 18-49, then it is very impressive:
Week 14 (Dec. 21-27) Analysis















Last Sunday (Dec. 20)(Week 13)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS8:02PM12,697,00010,653,000 2,044,000 2.721.50 1.22
The Sound of MusicABC7:00PM4,758,000
4,758,000 0.97
0.97 REPEAT 7-11P
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM
5,264,000 (5,264,000)
0.88 (0.88)
Miss UniverseFox7:00PM5,620,000
5,620,000 1.59
1.59 7-1002P
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM

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Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM2,298,0005,691,000 (3,393,000)0.662.00 (1.34)
The OTFox7:37PM
13,052,000 (13,052,000)
4.33 (4.33)
Undercover BossCBS9:02PM7,511,00010,136,000 (2,625,000)1.601.26 0.34 vs. Madam
Behind the MagicABC8:00PM
3,432,000 (3,432,000)
0.72 (0.72)
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM9,645,00011,946,000 (2,301,000)3.173.95 (0.78)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM
5,970,000 (5,970,000)
2.39 (2.39)
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM18,113,00020,993,000 (2,880,000)6.147.00 (0.86)831-1111P
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM
3,824,000 (3,824,000)
1.68 (1.68)
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM
8,493,000 (8,493,000)
1.12 (1.12)
Blood & OilABC9:00PM
3,129,000 (3,129,000)
0.75 (0.75)
Family GuyFox9:00PM
3,739,000 (3,739,000)
1.72 (1.72)
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM
3,160,000 (3,160,000)
1.33 (1.33)
CSI: CyberCBS10:02PM6,176,0005,932,000 244,000 1.080.82 0.26
QuanticoABC10:00PM
4,557,000 (4,557,000)
1.29 (1.29)
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM8,422,000
8,422,000 1.67
1.67 REPEAT
SupergirlCBS8:00PM
7,275,000 (7,275,000)
1.52 (1.52)
Great Xmas Light FightABC8:00PM5,636,0004,388,000 1,248,000 1.221.09 0.13 8-10P
SuperstoreNBC8:00PM3,631,000
3,631,000 0.78
0.78 REPEAT
The VoiceNBC8:00PM
14,033,000 (14,033,000)
3.23 (3.23)
GothamFox8:00PM1,594,0001,338,000 256,000 0.470.41 0.06 REPEAT
Penn & TellerCW8:00PM1,631,0001,195,000 436,000 0.530.38 0.15 REPEAT vs. Victoria(R)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PM8,514,000
8,514,000 1.76
1.76 REPEAT
TelenovelaNBC8:30PM2,406,000
2,406,000 0.60
0.60 REPEAT
SupergirlCBS9:00PM4,550,0009,276,000 (4,726,000)0.951.84 (0.89)REPEAT vs. Scorpion
SNL XmasNBC9:00PM4,177,000
4,177,000 1.26
1.26 9-11P REPEAT
BonesFox9:00PM1,911,0001,467,000 444,000 0.430.35 0.08 REPEAT
Penn & TellerCW9:00PM1,557,000983,000 574,000 0.450.35 0.10 REPEAT vs. Jane(R)
ScorpionCBS10:00PM4,962,0009,216,000 (4,254,000)0.801.40 (0.60)REPEAT vs. NCIS LA
Great Holiday BakingABC10:00PM4,462,0003,328,000 1,134,000 1.060.90 0.16
Adele Live in NYNBC10:00PM
11,274,000 (11,274,000)
3.00 (3.00)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM10,801,00015,531,000 (4,730,000)1.172.10 (0.93)REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PM3,367,0003,460,000 (93,000)0.791.08 (0.29)REPEAT vs. Toy(R)
Hollywood Game NightNBC8:00PM3,496,0008,473,000 (4,977,000)0.761.81 (1.05)REPEAT vs. Voice(R)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM2,081,0001,991,000 90,000 0.740.61 0.13 REPEAT vs. Grandfathered(R)
The FlashCW8:00PM1,378,0001,120,000 258,000 0.370.31 0.06 REPEAT
The MuppetsABC8:30PM2,255,0003,318,000 (1,063,000)0.601.01 (0.41)REPEAT vs. Shrek(R)
Ice Age XmasFox8:30PM2,059,0001,533,000 526,000 0.690.46 0.23 REPEAT vs. Grinder(R)
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM8,199,00012,091,000 (3,892,000)1.071.66 (0.59)REPEAT
ABC News: The YearABC9:00PM4,148,000
4,148,000 1.04
1.04 9-11P
I Want a Dog Xmas Charlie BrownABC9:00PM
3,286,000 (3,286,000)
0.99 (0.99)
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM3,489,000
3,489,000 0.66
0.66 REPEAT
The VoiceNBC9:00PM
12,690,000 (12,690,000)
2.91 (2.91)
Taraji & Terrence XmasFox9:00PM1,609,000
1,609,000 0.46
0.46 REPEAT
GrandfatheredFox9:00PM
1,326,000 (1,326,000)
0.42 (0.42)
iZombieCW9:00PM836,000557,000 279,000 0.250.18 0.07 REPEAT
The GrinderFox9:30PM
1,152,000 (1,152,000)
0.41 (0.41)
LimitlessCBS10:00PM4,450,0006,626,000 (2,176,000)0.661.26 (0.60)REPEAT
Shark TankABC10:00PM
2,475,000 (2,475,000)
0.75 (0.75)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM3,606,000
3,606,000 0.64
0.64 REPEAT










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
I Love Lucy XmasCBS8:00PM7,384,0009,454,000 (2,070,000)1.082.20 (1.12)REPEAT vs. Survivor 8-10P
The MiddleABC8:00PM3,934,0005,467,000 (1,533,000)0.861.27 (0.41)REPEAT
How Grinch XmasNBC8:00PM4,899,000
4,899,000 1.24
1.24 REPEAT
Elf Buddy's XmasNBC8:00PM
3,010,000 (3,010,000)
0.78 (0.78)
EmpireFox8:00PM1,877,0002,734,000 (857,000)0.550.75 (0.20)REPEAT
ArrowCW8:00PM1,145,0001,114,000 31,000 0.280.32 (0.04)REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM3,254,0004,578,000 (1,324,000)0.851.25 (0.40)REPEAT
How Murray XmasNBC8:30PM3,539,000
3,539,000 0.90
0.90 REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM4,902,000
4,902,000 0.70
0.70 REPEAT
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM3,810,0004,824,000 (1,014,000)0.971.40 (0.43)REPEAT
Adele Live in NYNBC9:00PM5,017,0003,394,000 1,623,000 1.150.71 0.44 REPEAT vs. SVU(R)
RosewoodFox9:00PM1,810,0002,834,000 (1,024,000)0.420.64 (0.22)REPEAT
SupernaturalCW9:00PM861,000949,000 (88,000)0.250.34 (0.09)REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PM3,225,0003,986,000 (761,000)0.781.16 (0.38)REPEAT
Criminal MindsCBS10:00PM4,951,0006,491,000 (1,540,000)0.881.65 (0.77)REPEAT vs. Survivor Reunion
Fresh off the BoatABC10:00PM2,724,000
2,724,000 0.70
0.70 REPEAT
Nashville on the RecordABC10:00PM
2,522,000 (2,522,000)
0.44 (0.44)
black-ishABC10:30PM2,559,000
2,559,000 0.64
0.64 REPEAT
Michael Buble XmasNBC10:00PM3,531,0004,598,000 (1,067,000)0.640.94 (0.30)REPEAT vs. Chicago PD (R)










Thursday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM5,912,00017,225,000 (11,313,000)1.104.14 (3.04)REPEAT
Charlie Brown XmasABC8:00PM4,150,000
4,150,000 1.00
1.00 REPEAT
Prep & LandingABC8:00PM
3,388,000 (3,388,000)
0.82 (0.82)
It's a Wonderful LifeNBC8:00PM3,807,000
3,807,000 0.80
0.80 8-11P REPEAT
Murray Saved XmasNBC8:00PM
2,205,000 (2,205,000)
0.53 (0.53)
Paley: Animated StarsFox8:00PM1,278,000
1,278,000 0.40
0.40 8-10P REPEAT
American CountryFox8:00PM
2,685,000 (2,685,000)
0.51 (0.51)
Mr. Magoo's XmasCW8:00PM897,0001,194,000 (297,000)0.200.42 (0.22)REPEAT vs. Jingle Ball 8-930P
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM

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Life In PiecesCBS8:30PM4,276,00010,260,000 (5,984,000)0.802.24 (1.44)REPEAT
Prep & Landing 2ABC8:30PM
3,220,000 (3,220,000)
0.87 (0.87)
MomCBS9:00PM3,882,0008,952,000 (5,070,000)0.801.82 (1.02)REPEAT
Charlie Brown 50thABC9:00PM2,787,000
2,787,000 0.60
0.60 REPEAT
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM
3,220,000 (3,220,000)
0.87 (0.87)
Kelly Clarkson XmasNBC9:00PM
3,525,000 (3,525,000)
0.63 (0.63)
World's FunniestFox9:00PM
1,775,000 (1,775,000)
0.50 (0.50)
Whose Line Is ItCW9:00PM756,000
756,000 0.20
0.20 REPEAT
The OriginalsCW9:00PM

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2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PM3,152,0006,917,000 (3,765,000)0.701.61 (0.91)REPEAT
Barbara Walters 10 Most...ABC9:30PM
6,240,000 (6,240,000)
1.00 (1.00)
Whose Line Is ItCW9:30PM845,000837,000 8,000 0.200.28 (0.08)REPEAT
ElementaryCBS10:00PM2,683,0005,915,000 (3,232,000)0.501.03 (0.53)REPEAT
Great Xmas Light FightABC10:00PM2,289,000
2,289,000 0.50
0.50 REPEAT
Running Wild w/Bear GryllsNBC10:00PM
3,548,000 (3,548,000)
0.92 (0.92)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Andy Griffith XmasCBS8:00PM5,189,000
5,189,000 0.80
0.80 REPEAT
Frosty the SnowmanCBS8:00PM
4,623,000 (4,623,000)
1.00 (1.00)
CMA Country XmasABC8:00PM4,834,000
4,834,000 1.10
1.10 8-10P REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM
4,638,000 (4,638,000)
0.70 (0.70)
Truth Be ToldNBC8:00PM2,011,000
2,011,000 0.50
0.50
Caught on CameraNBC8:00PM
3,406,000 (3,406,000)
0.71 (0.71)
MasterChef JrFox8:00PM1,770,0003,973,000 (2,203,000)0.501.08 (0.58)REPEAT
Jingle Ball 2015CW8:00PM969,000
969,000 0.40
0.40 8-930P REPEAT
Grandma ReindeerCW8:00PM
1,270,000 (1,270,000)
0.35 (0.35)
Frosty ReturnsCBS8:30PM
4,065,000 (4,065,000)
0.89 (0.89)
Yes, VirginiaABC8:30PM
2,579,000 (2,579,000)
0.50 (0.50)
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PM1,669,000
1,669,000 0.40
0.40
Blue BloodsCBS9:00PM4,160,0003,239,000 921,000 0.500.60 (0.10)REPEAT vs. Home
Shark TankABC9:00PM
3,732,000 (3,732,000)
0.73 (0.73)
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many ColorsNBC9:00PM3,987,0005,675,000 (1,688,000)0.801.10 (0.30)9-11P REPEAT vs. Dateline
GrimmNBC9:00PM

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American Country Fox9:00PM1,305,0001,790,000 (485,000)0.300.58 (0.28)REPEAT vs. World's Funniest
Penn & TellerCW9:00PM
1,226,000 (1,226,000)
0.33 (0.33)
Whose Line Is It...CW9:30PM1,002,000
1,002,000 0.40
0.40 REPEAT
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM5,077,0006,669,000 (1,592,000)0.600.77 (0.17)REPEAT
20/20ABC10:00PM3,648,0003,343,000 305,000 0.800.71 0.09
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM4,810,0003,685,000 1,125,000 0.900.52 0.38 REPEAT
America's Funniest VideosABC8:00PM3,660,000
3,660,000 0.70
0.70 REPEAT
ABC News: Democratic DebateABC8:00PM
8,030,000 (8,030,000)
1.29 (1.29)
The Sound of Music LiveNBC8:00PM1,710,0001,593,000 117,000 0.300.41 (0.11)REPEAT vs. Wiz Live(R)
BonesFox8:00PM1,710,000
1,710,000 0.40
0.40 REPEAT
UFC Fight NightFox8:00PM
2,781,000 (2,781,000)
1.09 (1.09)
48 Hours MysteryCBS9:00PM5,850,0003,224,000 2,626,000 1.100.55 0.55 REPEAT vs. Crimetime(R)
America's Funniest VideosABC9:00PM3,440,000
3,440,000 0.70
0.70 REPEAT
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM1,270,000
1,270,000 0.30
0.30 REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM6,610,0003,761,000 2,849,000 1.200.65 0.55
20/20 SaturdayABC10:00PM3,540,000
3,540,000 0.70
0.70
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM

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Sitcoms in green did excellent for the week, while yellow indicates OK showings and red is not good! This is sorted by adults 18-49:


Week 14 (Dec. 21-27) How the Sitcoms Did
(Sun comedies are previous week and Fri/Sat are prelim ratings)
Sorted by 18-49 Rtg
TitleNetworkTimeDayTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes







The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PMMon8,514,0001.76REPEAT
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMMon8,422,0001.67REPEAT
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMThu5,912,0001.10REPEAT
I Love Lucy XmasCBS8:00PMWed7,384,0001.08REPEAT
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed3,810,0000.97REPEAT
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed3,934,0000.86REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed3,254,0000.85REPEAT
Andy Griffith XmasCBS8:00PMFri5,189,0000.8REPEAT
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PMThu4,276,0000.80REPEAT
MomCBS9:00PMThu3,882,0000.80REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PMTue3,367,0000.79REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PMWed3,225,0000.78REPEAT
SuperstoreNBC8:00PMMon3,631,0000.78REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMTue2,081,0000.74REPEAT
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMThu3,152,0000.70REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC10:00PMWed2,724,0000.70REPEAT
black-ishABC10:30PMWed2,559,0000.64REPEAT
TelenovelaNBC8:30PMMon2,406,0000.60REPEAT
The MuppetsABC8:30PMTue2,255,0000.60REPEAT
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PMFri2,011,0000.5
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PMFri1,669,0000.4FINALE
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun

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Family GuyFox9:00PMSun

preempted
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun

preempted
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun

preempted
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri

preempted
GrandfatheredFox8:00PMTue

preempted
The GrinderFox8:30PMTue

preempted
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri

preempted
UndatelableNBC8:00PMFri

preempted
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun

preempted
The SimpsonsFox7:00PMSun

preempted
Significant MotherCW9:30PMMon

completed
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PMMon


The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PMThu


Angel from HellCBS9:30PMThu


Uncle BuckABC8:30PMFri


BordertownFox9:30PMSun


New GirlFox9:00PMTue


The Guide to Surviving LifeFox9:30PMTue


GalavantABC8:00PMSun



SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 21

Scrubs - "My Best Friend's Birthday" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Turk is determined to have a fun birthday with J.D. and Elliot; the interns are challenged during the night shift.

Abbott Elementary - "The Tryouts" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The step team tries out for a major competition; Melissa and Barbara take a special ed certification course; Janine, Gregory and Jacob welcome a new substitute.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 19)

Wednesday, October 21

  • Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Watch Billy on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Josh Charles (Best Medicine/Sports Night) - Josh appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Kate Berlant (Ghosted/Search Party) - Kate is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Natasha Leggero (Broke/Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) and Jimmie Walker (Good Times/At Ease/Bustin' Loose) - Natasha and Jimmie will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia appears on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Giancarlo Esposito (Bakersfield P.D.) - Giancarlo talks about The Only Living Pickpocket in New York on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Max Casella (Doogie Howser, M.D.) - Max talks about Jimmy on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Sara and Erin Foster (Producers of Nobody Wants This) - Sara and Erin talk about Nobody Wants This on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.


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