Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Shannen Doherty Starring in TV Movie Remake; The White Lotus Gets 2nd Season
Lifetime brings the classic film Dying to Belong to a whole new generation, with Shannen Doherty, Favour Onwuka (Supergirl) and Jenika Rose (iZombie) starring. Revealing the harsh realities of toxic friendships and sorority hazing culture, Dying to Belong is a remake of the 1997 film of the same name, which starred Hilary Swank, Sarah Chalke, Jenna von Oÿ and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Dying to Belong will debut this fall on Lifetime. When journalism major Olivia (Onwuka) meets Riley (Rose), a shy freshman who suffers from anxiety, they become fast friends. Riley, whose mother Katherine (Doherty) was a legacy Pi Gamma Beta, decides to rush in hopes of following Katherine’s footsteps and is ecstatic when Olivia joins her. Sensing the opportunity to go undercover to write a story about hazing practices, Olivia soon discovers there are deadly secrets involved in being part of the “sisterhood.”
From 1959 to 2019, there has been at least one hazing death reported each year, and thirty reported within the last decade. 95% of students hazed do not report it to officials. Due to the pandemic, 2020 was the first year no hazing deaths were reported. Within the first two weeks of students returning to campus in 2021, two hazing deaths have already been reported. Dying to Belong marks Doherty’s second movie for Lifetime this year as she also stars in List of a Lifetime, the network’s centerpiece of the Stop Breast Cancer for Life campaign, for which Doherty directed special content that will roll out in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
HBO's critically-acclaimed six-part limited series, The White Lotus, from Mike White, will return for a second installment. With the finale episode debuting this Sunday, The White Lotus is a social satire set at an exclusive Hawaiian resort and follows the vacations of various hotel guests over the span of a week as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise. But with each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel's cheerful employees and the idyllic locale itself. Episodes are available to stream on HBO Max. The next chapter of The White Lotus leaves Hawaii behind and follows a different group of vacationers as they jet to another White Lotus property and settle in temporarily amongst its inhabitants. Currently ranking #1 among all series on HBO Max, The White Lotus has achieved consistent week over week growth for both premiere and digital audience, leading into the finale episode.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Fox Renews HouseBroken for Season 2; Showtime Schedules Back to Life Return
Fox has renewed the animated comedy HouseBroken for a second season. The brainchild of Veep colleagues Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and Clea DuVall, and featuring the voices of Lisa Kudrow, Clea DuVall, Nat Faxon, Will Forte, Tony Hale, Sharon Horgan, Jason Mantzoukas and Sam Richardson, HouseBroken follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. The series airs Mondays at 9pm.
In the series, HONEY (Kudrow), a standard poodle, opens her living room for the group to come and support each other through the misery, mayhem and majesty that is being a pet. Honey also struggles with her own problems, such as her arranged (by her human) marriage with CHIEF (Faxon), a sloppy St. Bernard who enjoys eating socks and licking himself. The group includes SHEL (Will Forte), a sex-positive tortoise with intimacy issues and a knack for choosing unconventional partners; TABITHA (Executive Producer, Sharon Horgan), an aging Persian cat beauty queen, trying to adjust to life off the cat show circuit; THE GRAY ONE (Jason Mantzoukas), a street smart cat who lives with about thirty other cats and has his one eye on Tabitha; CHICO (Sam Richardson), a chonky, co-dependent and very naive cat; and the group's newest member, DIABLO (Hale), an anxious, sweater-wearing terrier whose OCD causes him to hump everything twice. Among the group's other members are ELSA (Co-creator/Executive Producer, Clea DuVall), a power hungry, know-it-all Corgi, and fake service dog, who drives Honey crazy; NIBBLES (guest voice Bresha Webb), a psychopathic hamster who is mourning the loss of her mate (whose face she ate...and everyone knows it); MAX (Hale), George Clooney's pig, a former actor and current status-obsessed a-hole; BUBBLES (guest voice Greta Lee), a horny, teenage goldfish who lives with Honey and Chief, and heckles the animals any chance she gets; TCHOTCHKE, a silent, and possibly magical, slow loris with a mysterious past, who uses a tiny cocktail umbrella to express his emotions; and JILL (guest voice Maria Bamford), Honey and Chief's human owner.
SHOWTIME announced that the six-part second season of the critically acclaimed comedy series Back to Life, created by and starring Daisy Haggard (Episodes, Breeders), will premiere on Monday, September 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT with new episodes airing each week. All episodes of season two will be available on that day to stream and on demand for subscribers on SHOWTIME. From the producers of Fleabag, Back to Life follows Miri Matteson (Haggard) who, after 18 years behind bars, returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. Miri continues to reconcile with her past while trying to assimilate and make a new life for herself post-incarceration.
Season 2 picks up three weeks after the season one finale, and six weeks after Miri leaves prison. She is optimistic about her future. Her probation officer, Janice (Jo Martin), has gotten her a trial shift at the supermarket, she and her neighbor Billy (Adeel Akhtar) have been spending more time together, and she's found her hair crimper. However, Miri's not talking to her mother Caroline (Geraldine James) after the revelation that she was having an affair with Miri's ex-boyfriend Dom (Jamie Michie), and she'll need a lot of shifts at the supermarket before she can afford to move out. She's also avoiding her best friend Mandy (Christine Bottomley) after learning that Mandy's secret affair with Lara's father, John Boback led to Lara's death all those years ago. Things are about to get a whole lot worse with the arrival in Hythe of Lara's mother, Norah. Still grieving her daughter, it's clear her presence will ensure Miri cannot escape her past.
Monday, August 09, 2021
Remembering Markie Post of Night Court, Hearts Afire & More; Bounce Comedy Johnson Scores in Ratings
Actress Markie Post, who starred as Christine Sullivan on Night Court and as Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman on Hearts Afire, has died. She died of cancer in Los Angeles on August 7. She had been diagnosed almost four years earlier. Ms. Post was 70.
Post made her television series debut on a 1979 episode of CHiPs. Some of her early television guest apperances included Barnaby Jones, The Incredible Hulk, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (2 episodes), Hart to Hart, B.J. and the Bear, Eight Is Enough, The Greatest American Hero, Simon & Simon, McClain's Law and Code Red. She played Chris Brennan on the 1981 crime drama television miniseries The Gangster Chronicles.
Her first sitcom starring role was as Barbara Jane Bookman on the short-lived 1980 ABC series Semi-Tough. The slapstick comedy was based on the 1977 film Semi-Tough, which starred Burt Reynolds. The film was based on the novel of the same name by Dan Jenkins. The series starred Bruce McGill, David Hasselhoff, Hugh Gillin, Mary Jo Catlett, Jim McKrell, Ed Peck, Bubba Smith and Freeman King.
Post joined the cast of the NBC sitcom Night Court as Christine Sullivan for the third season in the fall of 1985. She made her first appearance as Christine Sullivan on the second season episode "Daddy for the Defense" in 1984. Christine Sullivan was the public defender at New York's Manhattan Night Court. Post appeared in 159 episodes from 1984 to 1992. The cast from seasons 3-9 included Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charlie Robinson (seasons 2-9) Florence Halop (1985-1986) and Marsha Warfield (1986-1992). Post, Anderson and Robinson reprised their roles on the 2008 30 Rock episode, "The One with the Cast of Night Court".
She starred as Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman on the 1992-1995 CBS sitcom Hearts Afire. The show was set in Washington, D.C., and centered on a conservative senator's aide (John Ritter) and a liberal political reporter (Post) whose professional disagreements masked a growing attraction for one another. The cast included Billy Bob Thornton, Clark Duke, Wendie Jo Sperber (1992-1993), Doren Fein, Beth Broderick (1992-1993), George Gaynes (1992-1993), Edward Asner (1992-1993), Beah Richards (1992), Adam Carl (1992-1993), Conchata Ferrell (1993-1995), Leslie Jordan (1993-1995), Debbie Gregory (1993-1994), Justin Burnette (1992-1994) and J. Skylar Testa (1994-1995).
Post starred as Julia Whitney on the 1999-2000 ABC sitcom Odd Man Out. Julia Whitney was the mother of fifteen-year-old Andrew Whitney (Erik von Detten), the only male in a house full of females. The series also starred Natalia Cigliuti, Agnes Bruckner, Marina Malota, Jessica Capshaw and Trevor Fehrman.
She had a recurring role as Lily Reid, the mother of Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), on three episodes of Scrubs from 2002 to 2006. She played Betsy on the 2014 web series Rack and Ruin. Some of her other sitcom guest appearances included House Calls, The Love Boat (2 episodes), Cheers, Dave's World (2 episodes), Man Up!, Back in the Game, Santa Clarita Diet and The Kids Are Alright (4 episodes as Helen Portollo).
She starred as bail bondswoman Terri Michaels on the ABC action/adventure series The Fall Guy from 1982 to 1985. She had a recurring role as Barbara "Bunny" Fletcher on 18 episodes of Chicago P.D. from 2014 to 2017. Some of her other drama guest appearances included Matt Houston, Fantasy Island (2 episodes), Glitter, Scene of the Crime, The A-Team (2 episodes), Hotel (3 episodes), VR.5, The District (2 episodes), Ghost Whisperer and Soundtrack. She was the voice of June Darby on the computer animated robot superhero TV series Transformers: Prime.
Post was a card dealer on Card Sharks. She was an associate producer of CBS's Double Dare from 1976 to 1977. Some of her game show appearances included Go, Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour, Body Language, The (New) $25,000 Pyramid, The $100,000 Pyramid, Super Password and Hollywood Squares.
She played Mary's (Cameron Diaz) mom in the 1998 film There's Something About Mary. Some of her TV movie credits included Tricks of the Trade (with Cindy Williams and John Ritter), Glitz, Someone She Knows and Visitors of the Night.
Survivors include her husband, producer and writer Michael A. Ross; and daughters Kate Armstrong Ross and Daisy Schoenborn.
Ms. Post was a talented and beautiful actress. She was wonderful as Christine Sullivan and in her many other television roles. We thank her for the many laughs and entertainment she brought us during her career. It's been a very sad last month for Night Court fans as we lost Charlie Robinson on July 11. She will be deeply missed.
Share your memories on our Night Court and Hearts Afire message boards. View photos in our galleries.
Night Court airs weekdays on Laff TV from 8-9am & 2-3am and weekends from 6-8am.
The series premiere episodes of the newest Bounce original series Johnson were seen by 2.1 million viewers 2+ in their debut telecasts. The first two episodes of Johnson premiered back-to-back on Bounce on Sunday, Aug. 1st from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET and their initial airing burst within 24 hours included special presentation on Bounce's sister network ION Sunday night. Johnson becomes the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history. Johnson is a single-camera half-hour series that focuses on life-long best friends, all of whom share the same last name, centering around their intriguing and sometimes complicated journey of love, friendship, heartbreak and personal growth. The series is produced in partnership with Cedric The Entertainer and Eric Rhone's A Bird & A Bear Entertainment and Deji LaRay (The show's creator) and Thomas Q. Jones' Midnight Train Productions. Johnson's ensemble cast is led by D.L. Hughley, LaRay (Bosch, Greenleaf), Jones (P. Valley, Luke Cage), Philip Smithey (Switched At Birth, The Rookie), and Derrex Brady (NCIS, First). Bounce premieres new episodes of Johnson Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET, with a primetime play for the west coast at 12 Midnight ET/9:00 p.m. PT. They are added to Bounce's streaming service Brown Sugar on Monday mornings.
Sunday, August 08, 2021
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of August 9, 2021)
It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of August 9-13, 2021, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, August 9
For the week of August 9-13, 2021, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, August 9
- David Spade (Rules of Engagement/8 Simple Rules/Just Shoot Me!) - David guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. She also talks about her upcoming Touch Me Tour on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Abigail Breslin (Scream Queens) - Abigail appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Kristen and Dax are guests on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- John Stamos (Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You Again?) - John will be on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jamie Lee Curtis (Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Rachael Harris (Surviving Jack/Notes from the Underbelly/Fat Actress) - Rachael speaks candidly about putting herself first, her divorce, surrogacy and the latest season of Netflix's Lucifer on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl) - Max appears on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Michelle Buteau (Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle guest co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- David Spade (Rules of Engagement/8 Simple Rules/Just Shoot Me!) - David guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Molly Shannon (Divorce/Kath & Kim/Cracking Up) - Molly appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Mr. Corman/3rd Rock from the Sun) - Joseph appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Cecily Strong (Schmigadoon!) - Cecily is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Nicole Ari Parker (Second Time Around) - Nicole appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna is a guest on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette talks about her juicy Twitter relationships and her new Disney+ series Big Shot on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael joins Drew Barrymore and tasks her with an extra messy stain challenge on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Mena Suvari (American Woman) - Mena appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Billy appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Alan Alda (M*A*S*H) - Alan is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Gabriel Iglesias (Mr. Iglesias/Cristela) - Gabriel appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Andy is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) - Hannah appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered) - Regina is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Daveed Diggs (Central Park/black-ish) - Daveed chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jaime Camil (Schmigadoon!) - Jaime guest co-hosts a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Sanaa Lathan (Family Guy/The Cleveland Show/LateLine) - Sanaa talks about her new Netflix series Hit & Run on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Trevor Jackson (grown-ish) - Trevor is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Ed Helms (Rutherford Falls/The Office) - Ed appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson ShoW, so check your local listings.
- Sara Bareilles (Girls5Eva) - Sara talks about Girls5Eva on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon talks about Respect on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered) - Regina is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly/Crowded/Drake & Josh) - Miranda will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - Andrew appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 9:30pm on Bravo.
- Mena Suvari (American Woman) - Mena chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat of ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Paul Reiser (Mad About You/Red Oaks/Married/My Two Dads) - Paul appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Susan Kelechi Watson (Louie) - Susan is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Billy Ray Cyrus (Still the King) - Billy and Firerose perform their new single New Day on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Amber Stevens West (Run the World/Happy Together/Ghosted/The Carmichael Show) and Tosin Morohunfola (Run the World) - Amber and Tosin are guests on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Arica Himmel (mixed-ish) - Arica appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- AnnaLynne McCord (Let's Get Physical) - AnnaLynne is a guest on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand) - Liza talks about the inspiration behind her new capsule collection with clean beauty brand C'est Moi on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- BD Wong (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens/All-American Girl) - BD is a guest on People in 10 at 8am.
- Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry appears NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Kristen and Dax talk about NBC's Family Game Fight on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour.
- James Brolin (Life in Pieces) - James appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Gina Yashere (Bob Hearts Abishola) - Gina is a guest on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Holly Robinson Peete (/American Housewife/Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/For Your Love/Love, Inc.) - Holly discusses her role on the ABC comedy American Housewife on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie) - Jane appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- The Cast of Girls5eva - Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell are guests on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch) - Soleil talks about her involvement with charity organization CORE on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, August 8
History of the Sitcom - "Movin' On Up" (CNN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Upward mobility, the American Dream, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps – sitcom laughs have helped generations of Americans come to grips with their place in a supposed “classless” society.
The Simpsons - "Three Dreams Denied" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bart becomes a voice-over actor; Comic Book Guy is humiliated at Comic-Con; Lisa is set up for a fall.
The Great North - "Avocado Barter Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Wolf tries to find the perfect six-month anniversary gift for Honeybee; Judy interviews Honeybee for the school newspaper and learns about her thrilling early years in Fresno, Calif.
Bob's Burgers - "Some Kind of Fender Benderful" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Bob gets into a four-car fender bender right outside the restaurant, he realizes finding out who is at fault will not be as simple as he had thought.
Wellington Paranormal - "Zombie Cops" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Things go awry when a zombie is brought in for questioning; Officers Minogue and O'Leary patrol Wellington to ward off an infiltration of the undead.
Dead Pixels - "Raid Boss" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
As Meg, Nicky, Usman and Russell wait in a cue to take down the Raid Boss, drama unfolds in their personal lives; Usman attempts therapy; Meg tries to keep her new beau occupied; Alison tries to keep her own love life on track.
Monday, August 9
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Hero" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Calvin and Dave embark on their first road trip together to a classic car show, only to hit an unexpected roadblock that tests their friendship. Also, while their husbands are away, Tina and Gemma decide to take home repairs at the Butlers’ into their own hands.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "A Tight Ass Is a Wonderful Thing" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)(Repeat)
Thanks to Abishola’s brutal Nigerian honesty, Bob finds himself in a feud with Kemi. Also, after Douglas makes a big mistake on the warehouse floor, Goodwin hates himself for looking the other way.
Young Sheldon - "A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dr. Linkletter (Ed Begley, Jr.) pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager. Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire returns as Dale’s ex-wife, June.
United States of Al - "Blackout/Parchawi" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Al fears the worst when he doesn’t hear from his family in Afghanistan for a few days. Also, Riley realizes how hard it must have been for his own family while he was deployed.
HouseBroken - "Who Are You?" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Coyote asks Honey to run away with him to Altadena, she agonizes over the decision; Diablo chooses to live with his carefree dad; Max learns he's not the original "Max"; Nibbles brings an annoying mouse back from the dead.
Duncanville - "Who's Vroomin' Who?" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Duncan starts racing stock cars to get away from his mom, but it turns out they make a great racing team; Jing demands a room renovation, and Jack struggles with the project.
Tuesday, August 10
The Goldbergs - "The Proposal" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Geoff shares with the JTP that he is planning on asking Erica to marry him and gives them the engagement ring for safekeeping. Like any good romantic comedy, several miscommunications and misunderstandings between Geoff and Erica’s friends and family result in a potential derailing of the proposal, forcing Adam to step in to keep the couple’s special moment alive.
Home Economics - "Triple Scoop of Ice Cream, $6.39" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Tom and Sarah discover that their parents have been spending time at Connor’s house and not theirs, jealousy rears its ugly head. But when it looks like there might be more grandparent time for everyone, they learn to be careful what they wish for.
The Conners - "Walden Pond, a Staycation and the Axis Powers" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan feels helpless when Louise refuses to let him put himself at risk for her. Meanwhile, when Jackie learns the competing restaurants are posting negative reviews about The Lunch Box, she recruits Neville to help her confront them.
black-ish - "Urban Legend" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dre feels pigeonholed to the urban marketing team at Stevens & Lido and realizes he needs to make some big career changes. Boyz II Men stop by the office to help out the team with a SoFi campaign pitch. Meanwhile, Junior has to deal with the twins who are overstaying their welcome at his and Olivia’s apartment.
Miracle Workers - "Oregon Trail: Meet the Noonans" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
The wagon train meets a religious group being led west by a prophet; Benny tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Wednesday, August 11
HouseBroken - "Who's Wild" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Honey invites a raccoon to join the group, but his wild nature causes mayhem; Tabitha decides to tap into her animal nature.
Duncanville - "Stan in the Place Where You Live" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Duncan skips the PSATs to hang out with his grifter Uncle Stan, to the disappointment of Annie and Jack; Jack, Kimberly and Jing clean the creepy attic to stay on Annie's good side.
Dave - "Dave" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Dave releases his debut album "Penith" and the rest is history; written by Dave Burd and directed by Alma Har'el.
Younger - "The Son Also Rises" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
After an author dies, Charles reconnects with the widow who was the real-life inspiration for his novel; Maggie teaches a class on her past art and is confronted with a big problem.
Thursday, August 12
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "The Good Ones" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Amy returns from maternity leave; Jake and Rosa work a difficult case.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "The Lake House" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The squad takes Capt. Holt up on an offer for a weekend getaway.
grown-ish - "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" (Freeform, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The crew hits the streets of Los Angeles to fight for racial justice and equality; Nomi confronts her white fragility; Ana and Javi reach a boiling point in their relationship.
Friday, August 13
none scheduled
Saturday, August 14
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan - "Oceans 11am" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a valuable collectible that Rebecca and Charlie sneak into school is confiscated by the principal, Dylan must help his cousins pull off an elaborate heist to retrieve it before Myles realizes it's missing.
Sunday, August 15
History of the Sitcom - "Freaks, Geeks & Outsiders" (CNN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Aliens, geeks, monsters, immigrants, witches… the fresh perspective of sitcom fish-out-of-water give us funny new insights into the ever-changing face of America.
The Simpsons - "The Road to Cincinnati" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Odd couple Skinner and Chalmers embark on an 800-mile car ride to Cincinnati to attend an administrator's convention.
The Great North - "Romantic Meat-Based Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Worried that she's inherited Beef's fear of romance, Judy forces her dad to get back out there by attending a meat auction and singles mixer in hopes of bringing home a new love.
Bob's Burgers - "Bridge Over Troubled Rudy" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Louise finds out that Rudy has a model bridge that explodes, she ropes her siblings into an adventure; Mort tries to teach Bob, Linda and Teddy how to meditate.
Family Guy - "Young Parent Trap" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Lois and Peter are mistaken for young parents by another couple at Stewie's school and are invited to live in a millennial apartment complex, leaving Meg and Chris home alone.
Wellington Paranormal - "Taniwha" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Officers Minogue and O'Leary head for the ocean, joined by Sgt. Maaka, when 10 anglers disappear from around Wellington Harbour.
Dead Pixels - "Healthy Balance" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Nicky and Meg are forced to spend an evening in the real world when an eagerly awaited update to the game takes more than five hours to download.
Johnson - "The Lady" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Omar learns the importance of mental health while Keith begins his search for a rental space for his dream photo gallery.
Saturday, August 07, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: South Park to Stick Around Until At Least 2027; Neil Patrick Harris Set to Star in Netflix Comedy
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about the future of South Park (which hasn't had any new episodes in a while other than two specials), a new Netflix comedy featuring Neil Patrick Harris, and how explosive diarrhea caused an NBC reality competition to get cancelled before it could even air. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- South Park isn't going anywhere anytime soon, as the creators signed a deal that will keep it on Comedy Central through 2027 and bring several movies to Paramount+. (CNN)
- Neil Patrick Harris is returning to comedy with a Netflix series from Darren Star. (Deadline)
- NBC's The Ultimate Slip N' Slide competition series was stopped during production by an explosive diarrhea outbreak (literally), and now, it has been completely scrapped and will not be airing at all. (Deadline)
- Jeopardy! reportedly has found a new host, but some fans are underwhelmed (or even outraged) by the choice. (NY Post)
- We still don't know how the cast for the next season of Saturday Night Live will look, but it seems that longtime cast members having other series that they're working on won't be a deterrent as it had been in the past. (Variety)
- Fall lineups for Antenna TV and their upcoming sister network Rewind TV are now out, although for now, it's mostly the same programs we've been seeing on the networks in a new arrangement. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 7 - AUGUST 13)
- Yesterday would have been Lucille Ball's 110th birthday, and Decades is celebrating with a weekend marathon of The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, and I Love Lucy.
- Fox's Fantasy Island reboot starts on Tuesday.
- Family Game Fight! debuts on NBC on Sunday, and there is a new season of The Wall on Monday.
Friday, August 06, 2021
South Park Extended to 2027 for Season 30; Xena Reunion on Acorn TV Series
MTV Entertainment Studios announced a new and expansive deal with co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone which includes extending South Park on Comedy Central through 2027 and taking cable's longest-running scripted series - 2022 marks the franchise's 25th - through an unprecedented 30th season. In addition, 14 South Park original made-for-streaming movies will premiere on Paramount+, including two for 2021. South Park continues to keep its place in the cultural zeitgeist with this year's South ParQ Vaccination Special which ranks as the #1 cable telecast of the year with nearly 3.5M total viewers across the night and The Pandemic Special, which reigns as cable's #1 scripted telecast of 2020. In addition, South Park received its 19th Emmy nomination with a nod for The Pandemic Special in the Outstanding Animated Program category. The series has earned five Emmy Awards to date and a George Foster Peabody Award.
Comedy Central's South Park launched on August 13, 1997. Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the co-creators of the Emmy(R) and Peabody(R) Award-winning South Park. Parker, Stone, Anne Garefino and Frank C. Agnone II are the Executive Producers of South Park. Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell and Vernon Chatman are Producers. Chris Brion is the Creative Director of South Park Digital Studios. South Park's website is SouthPark.cc.com.
Acorn TV's My Life is Murder is reuniting Lucy Lawless with her former castmate from the iconic Xena: Warrior Princess series, Renee O'Connor, in season two, which premieres on AMC Networks' acclaimed streaming service Acorn TV on Monday, August 30. In an upcoming episode of the hit New Zealand mystery series, Alexa (Lawless) investigates the death of a self-help guru and finds herself in a cat-and-mouse game with the victim's mysterious wife (O'Connor). Season two will reunite Lucy with several former castmates from her most iconic series, including Anna Hutchison (Spartacus), Graham Vincent (Spartacus), Jay Ryan (Beauty and The Beast, It Chapter Two, Mary Kills People) and Bruce Hopkins (Lord of the Rings, Xena: Warrior Princess), as well as an array of previously announced guest stars including William Shatner (Star Trek, Haven), Martin Henderson (Grey's Anatomy, Virgin River), Michelle Ang (Fear The Walking Dead, Triple 9), Sara Wiseman (A Place to Call Home, Rake), Bill Bailey (Black Books, Ralph Spaced), Matt Whelan (Narcos: Mexico, The Sounds) and popular drag performers Kita Mean and Amanduh La Whore.
Thursday, August 05, 2021
Apple TV+ Renews Physical for Season 2; Adult Swim Orders 3rd Season of Tuca & Bertie
Apple TV+ announced that the global hit comedy Physical, starring Rose Byrne and created by Annie Weisman, has been picked up for a second season. The news comes ahead of this Friday's highly anticipated season one finale, "Let's get Together," in which Sheila entertains an intriguing proposition while Bunny's finances and Tyler's health come to a head. Since its global debut, Physical has continued to draw in audiences around the world week-to-week and has been critically hailed. Set in the idyllic but fragile beach paradise of sunny 1980s San Diego, Physical is a half-hour dark comedy following Sheila Rubin (Byrne), a quietly tortured, seemingly dutiful housewife supporting her smart but controversial husband's bid for state assembly. But behind closed doors, Sheila has her own darkly funny take on life she rarely lets the world see. She's also battling a complex set of personal demons relating to her self-image ... that is, until she finds release through the unlikeliest source: the world of aerobics.
At first hooked on the exercise itself, Sheila's real road to empowerment comes when she discovers a way to merge this newfound passion with the burgeoning technology of videotape to start a revolutionary business. The series tracks her epic journey from a stifled, overlooked enabler to a powerful, confident economic force, as Sheila transforms into someone we take for granted today (but was entirely radical at the time) - the female lifestyle guru. In addition to Byrne, "Physical" stars Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel, Della Saba, Lou Taylor Pucci, Paul Sparks, Ashley Liao and Geoffrey Arend.
Everyone's favorite BFFs are set to soar even higher as Adult Swim, the leader in adult animation and #1 destination for young adults, greenlights a third season of the animated comedy Tuca & Bertie. Adult Swim has also secured the international rights for seasons two and three, now making the show available globally via the brand. Filled with relatable scenarios and never-ending chaos, the final two episodes of Tuca & Bertie season two are set to premiere Sunday, August 8 and Sunday, August 15 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
This season on Adult Swim, Tuca & Bertie has increased the number of teen viewers (ages 12-17) and young females (ages 18-24) coming to the network - up +65% and +38%, respectively. Tuca & Bertie has consistently ranked #1 during its Sunday 11:30p-12a timeslot versus basic cable among Teens, Adults 18-24/34 and Men 18-24/34/49 (excluding sports). Tuca (Haddish) and Bertie (Wong) are best friends, and they're both full of ghosts! Bertie is busy excavating her inner ghouls with the help of a therapist, while Tuca prefers to stuff hers behind the toilet. She'll deal with them later, right now she's just too busy trying not to be single anymore! Meanwhile, Speckle (Steven Yeun) is building a new house but soon finds he's driven to the brink of insanity...good thing he's just a cartoon.
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Premieres September 8; List of a Lifetime Casts TV Stars
Say aloha to Dr. Kamealoha when the Disney+ original series Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. starts streaming September 8, with new episodes premiering every Wednesday. Disney+ also revealed the series' title sequence featuring a new rendition of the iconic Doogie Howser, M.D. theme song re-imagined and performed by music composer Wendy Wang and world renown ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro. Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. - a coming-of-age dramedy inspired by the hit medical series Doogie Howser, M.D. - follows Lahela "Doogie" Kamealoha, a 16-year-old prodigy juggling a budding medical career and life as a teenager. With the support of her caring and comical 'ohana (family) and friends, Lahela is determined to make the most of her teenage years and forge her own path. Guiding Lahela (and also complicating things) is her career-driven mother Dr. Clara Hannon who's also her supervisor at the hospital, her doting father Benny who helps keep her connected to what matters most, her free-spirited older brother Kai, her gregarious younger brother Brian Patrick, her best friend Steph, her surfer crush Walter and her fellow hospital colleagues, Dr. Lee, Charles and Noelani. Set in modern-day Hawai'i, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. is shot on location in O'ahu. Creator and executive producer Kourtney Kang (How I Met Your Mother, Fresh Off the Boat) who was born in Hawaii and raised in a Philadelphia suburb by her Irish mom and Korean dad, infuses her own life's stories and experiences into this series that is centered on a mixed-race Asian-American girl.
Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Andi Mack) stars as the title lead alongside a diverse and talented ensemble cast including Kathleen Rose Perkins (Big Shot) as Dr. Clara Hannon, Jason Scott Lee (Mulan) as Benny Kamealoha, Matthew Sato (Hawaii Five-O) as Kai Kamealoha, Wes Tian as Brian Patrick Kamealoha, Emma Meisel (American Horror Story) as Steph, Mapuana Makia (Finding 'Ohana) as Noelani and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnREAL) as Charles. Recurring stars include Alex Aiono (Finding 'Ohana) as Walter and Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians) as Dr. Lee.
As part of Lifetime's commitment to women's causes, Lifetime acquires the moving feature film, List of a Lifetime, as the centerpiece of the network's annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life public affairs initiative. Debuting October 9 at 8pm ET/PT during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the movie is headlined by Kelly Hu (Nash Bridges, Martial Law) whose own mother, grandmother and aunt had breast cancer, Sylvia Kwan (Grey's Anatomy), Patricia Velasquez (Arrested Development), Jane Sibbett (Friends) and metastatic breast cancer thriver, Shannen Doherty (Beverly Hills, 90210, Charmed). Doherty also directed special content as part of Lifetime's Stop Breast Cancer for Life Campaign, in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The special content features Doherty and her co-stars Kelly Hu, Sylvia Kwan and Patricia Velasquez and will air throughout October on Lifetime and LMN and extended off channel through local distributor partnerships. The content will also be shared on Lifetime's social media platforms and on Mylifetime.com.
In the film, when Brenda Lee (Hu) is diagnosed with breast cancer, she's prompted to look for the daughter she gave up for adoption decades ago. After finding Talia (Kwan) and sharing her devasting news, Talia convinces Brenda to make a bucket list of everything she wants to do, promising to help her complete everything on the list. While keeping Brenda a secret from her adoptive parents Diana (Doherty) and Marty (Jamie Kahler, How I Met Your Mother), Talia grows closer to the mother she never knew. Meanwhile, Brenda discovers a meaningful relationship with Talia she didn’t know she needed, and a reason to fight for her life. Velasquez stars as Brenda's best friend, Meg while Sibbett stars as Brenda's oncologist, Dr. Elizabeth Boyer. Jim Klock (Underground Railroad) also appears in the film as Brenda's supervisor, Kevin and Chad Lindberg (The Fast and the Furious) plays Brenda's boyfriend, Mike.
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
Hulu Renews Love, Victor for Season 3; Archer Season 12 Premieres August 25 on FXX
The fan-favorite Hulu Original series Love, Victor will return for a third season! Following the events of the beloved film Love, Simon (2018), Love, Victor tells the story of Victor Salazar (Michael Cimino) - a new student at Creekwood High who has just moved with his family from rural Texas to Atlanta. On top of all the usual high school pressures of making friends and fitting in, Victor is still figuring out his sexuality - a tricky subject in his religious family. Reaching out to Simon for advice, Victor slowly but surely learns to be his authentic self and to trust the message from the film - that everyone deserves a great love story.
Season 2 was released in June. The popular teen dramedy returns as season two finds a newly out-of-the-closet Victor entering his junior year at Creekwood High. But being out brings with it new challenges as Victor faces a family struggling with his revelation, a heartbroken ex-girlfriend in Mia, and the difficulties of being an openly gay star athlete -- all while navigating the excitement of his relationship with Benji. The series stars Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, James Martinez and Ana Ortiz.
The "world's greatest spy" is back (his words, not ours). New season of Archer premieres August 25th on FXX and next day on FX on Hulu. Subscribe now for more Archer clips: http://bit.ly/SubscribeFX. In season 12 of FXX's comedy Archer, "Sterling Archer" and gang face a new threat: a spy conglomerate known as IIA (International Intelligence Agency). With a limited number of spy jobs up for grabs, can the Agency compete against the soulless vultures of IIA, or will our mom-and-pop spy agency be the next to get swallowed alive?
Monday, August 02, 2021
Antenna TV Fall 2021 Schedule; Rewind TV Launch Schedule Beginning September 1
Stunts and future programming wise, there is a lot to come. On Labor Day, there will be an Alice marathon. On Halloween there will be a Bewitched marathon, while a Coach binge will air on Thanksgiving weekend. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, it's Antenna TV's annual Classic Christmas Collection marathon and Christmas Through the Years stunt. And finally, New Year's Eve will once again feature dance party episodes. More details on each stunt as we get closer to the dates. As we mentioned, AnTENna TV's final two months for their birthday blowout will have 10 episodes of Three's Company on Sept. 10 from 5pm-10pm and Hazel on Oct. 10 from 5pm-10pm. As for future programming, Antenna TV has reacquired Welcome Back, Kotter and it will begin this January, 2022. We hinted two shows returning to Antenna TV, and those are now announced: Too Close for Comfort and Welcome Back, Kotter.
Moving on to new Antenna TV companion network, Rewind TV. They will launch on Wednesday, September 1. The lineup will be seven days a week. Check the full Rewind TV launch schedule image for full details, but some highlights include: new acquisition Caroline in the City (12-1am), series moving from Rewind to Antenna like Diff'rent Strokes (5-6am and 1-2pm), The Facts of Life (6-7am and 12-1pm), Who's the Boss? (8-9am and 4-5pm), Head of the Class (3-4pm and 2-3am), along with series airing on both Antenna TV and Rewind TV like Mork & Mindy (11am-12pm on Rewind) and Family Ties (6-7pm on Rewind). Full list of launch shows: Caroline in the City, 227, Becker, Dear John, Designing Women, Diff'rent Strokes, The Facts of Life, Family Ties, Growing Pains, Head of the Class, The Hogan Family, Mork & Mindy, Murphy Brown, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Who's the Boss, and Wings.
No details on if there will be any stunts yet, but there are plenty of series coming to Rewind TV in the next couple years, with most that were already announced to join. The Drew Carey Show launches first this December. The John Larroquette Show, My Two Dads, NewsRadio and Suddenly Susan will join in early 2022, while Just Shoot Me! and Mad About You launch sometime in 2023. More details to come on these as we get closer to the dates.
Sunday, August 01, 2021
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of August 2, 2021)
It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of August 2-6, 2021, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, August 2
For the week of August 2-6, 2021, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, August 2
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso/Son of Zorn/The Cleveland Show) - Watch Jason on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Linda Lavin (Alice/Room for Two/Sean Saves the World/9JKL) - Linda will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Idris Elba (Turn Up Charlie) - Idris talks about The Suicide Squad on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Josh Peck (Grandfathered/Drake & Josh) - Josh talks about the new Disney+ series Turner & Hooch on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Jennifer Coolidge (2 Broke Girls/Joey) - Jennifer talks about her new film Swan Song on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Jay Pharoah (Champaign ILL/White Famous) - Jay talks about Resort to Love on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Christian Slater (Breaking In) - Catch Christian on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen/The Ellen Show) - Ellen is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Kristen and Dax chat with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- John Corbett (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/United States of Tara/Lucky/Sex and the City) - John appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Mr. Corman/3rd Rock from the Sun) - Joseph talks about his role in the new series Mr. Corman on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Kat Dennings (Dollface/2 Broke Girls/Raising Dad) - Kat appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Pooch Hall (The Game/Accidentally on Purpose) - Pooch is a guest on a repeat of The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Tisha Campell (Outmatched/Dr. Ken/My Wife and Kids/Martin) and Tichina Arnold (The Neighborhood/Survivor's Remorse/Happily Divorced/Everybody Hates Chris/Martin) - A repeat of Tamron Hall celebrates the power of friendships with actresses and childhood friends Tisha Campell and Tichina Arnold, who co-starred in the classic sitcom Martin and are now working on a new talk show, so check your local lisitngs.
- Allison Janney (Mom/Mr. Sunshine) - Allison appears on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Laura Prepon (Are You There, Chelsea?/That '70s Show) - Laura talks about the joys and challenges of being a new mother of two, and makes a quick and easy Mediterranean salad on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Nick Kroll (Big Mouth/The League/Cavemen) - Nick appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) - Hannah is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Brett Gelman (Fleabag/Married/Go On) - Brett appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 3:30am on Bravo.
- Mary McCormack (The Kids Are Alright/Welcome to the Family) - Mary will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) - Ryan talks about the new movie Free Guy on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Eva Marcille (Born Again Virgin) - Eva appears on a repeat of The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) - Amy will be on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Ben Feldman (Superstore/A to Z/Living with Fran) - Ben appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Jennifer Coolidge (2 Broke Girls/Joey) - Jennifer talks about her new film Swan Song on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Nick Kroll (Big Mouth/The League/Cavemen) - Nick guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl/Modern Men) - Max appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Daveed Diggs (Blindspotting/Central Park/black-ish) - Daveed talks about his new series Blindspotting on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Niecy Nash (Getting On/The Soul Man/Reno 911!) - Niecy appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Jane Levy (Suburgatory) - Jane appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Bill Bellamy (Mr. Box Office/Men, Women & Dogs/Cousin Skeeter) - Bill will be on the PEOPLE in the '90s podcast.
- John Stamos (Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You Again?) - John talks about his new podcast The Grand Scheme where he delves into Frank Sinatra's kidnapping on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Sanaa Lathan (Family Guy/The Cleveland Show/LateLine) - Sanaa talks about Hit & Run on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Melissa appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso/Son of Zorn/The Cleveland Show) - Jason is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Meagan Good (Mr. Robinson/Raising Dad/Cousin Skeeter) - Meagan appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Bailee Madison (Trophy Wife) - Bailee is a guest on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Shay Mitchell (Dollface) - Shay talks about being an ambassador for the new perfume Yes I Am Glorious on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, August 1
History of the Sitcom - "Facing Race" (CNN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
In many homes, difficult conversations about race and diversity have first happened on the sitcom screen, helping pave the way for progress with hilarity and laughter.
The Simpsons - "Podcast News" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Grampa is accused of a crime; Kent Brockman questions his career.
The Great North - "Feast of Not People Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Judy is worried that she and Ham are growing apart when she discovers he's been keeping a secret from her; the rest of the family participates in a town festival.
Bob's Burgers - "Fingers-loose" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina faces a hall-monitor crisis when she falls in love with a new underground trend; Bob and Linda try to come up with a way for Teddy to sneak food into a movie theater.
Family Guy - "Who's Brian Now" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian has a microchip that reveals he had a family before the Griffins; he discovers his original family is rich, and he struggles to enjoy his life with the Griffins as much as he once did.
Wellington Paranormal - "Vampire" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Over the course of a single night, Officers Minogue and O'Leary encounter a series of incidents, including a suspicious plastic bag, a gang of creepy clowns, a human sacrifice ritual and a theft from the hospital blood bank.
Dead Pixels - "Mission" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Meg tries to impress the water heater repair man; Nicky turns up the heat on his new lady friend Daisy.
Monday, August 2
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Election" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dave faces off against incumbent Isaiah Evans (guest star Wayne Brady) in a debate for a city council seat, and the race comes to a dramatic conclusion.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Camp Bananas" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)(Repeat)
For the sake of Bob’s health, Bob and Abishola try reducing stress by taking a day off together. Also, Christina is boss for the day at MaxDot, and Gloria steps in to care for Dottie.
Young Sheldon - "An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Meemaw takes matters into her own hands when Sheldon’s philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson (Melanie Lynskey), sends him into a tailspin. Also, George Sr. learns Georgie has been cutting class.
United States of Al - "Roht/Sweet Bread" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Al meets Ariana (Azita Ghanizada), an Afghan woman he wants to date, but is dismayed to learn she has a negative opinion of Afghan interpreters who worked for the U.S.
HouseBroken - "Who Did This?" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Honey refuses to go outside after the groomer gives her a humiliating new haircut; Diablo is introduced to a strange new creature who causes him to break the cardinal rule of being a pet.
Duncanville - "Duncan's New Word" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Duncan says the one thing no kid should ever say to their dad; Kimberly and Jing have a window to do whatever they want; Annie and Jack deal with Duncan's issue.
Tuesday, August 3
The Goldbergs - "Alligator Schwartz" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Erica fears that Geoff has moved on from their breakup and started dating someone else. Meanwhile, Adam decides to find Dave Kim a date to prom, once he remembers his pact with Dave that they won’t go to prom if they both don’t have dates.
Home Economics - "Bounce Hospital Rental, $250" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Connor invites all the cousins over for an epic sleepover to cheer up his daughter, Gretchen. Meanwhile, Tom is determined to prove he can be a fun uncle too.
The Conners - "A Cold Mom, a Brother Daddy and a Prison Baby" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ben’s mom, Barb, arrives in town after an unexpected death and unveils shocking information from the past. Meanwhile, Becky and Emilio spend more time together.
black-ish - "Snitches Get Boundaries" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After one of Dre’s secrets with Pops is spilled to Ruby, he realizes that his relationships with each of his parents have changed since they got married and he no longer knows in whom to confide. Meanwhile, Bow surprises Jack and Diane with a brand-new car and tries to teach the twins how to drive.
Miracle Workers - "Oregon Trail: What Happens in Branchwater" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
The wagon train stops in the sinful town of Branchwater, luring Ezekiel into a night of debauchery and temptation; Benny finds his favorite saloon has transformed into an inauthentic tourist trap.
Wednesday, August 4
Dave - "Enlightened Dave" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Dave journeys to a legendary recording studio, hoping to break through his creative block but is forced to confront his greatest obstacle: his own ego.
Younger - "The Last Unicorn" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Liza and Kelsey start an underground event called Inkubator; Liza debates telling Charles about Quinn's true motives; Maggie's first class lands her an invite to dinner at the dean's.
Thursday, August 5
grown-ish - "A Boy Is a Gun" (Freeform, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After an unarmed Black man is shot by police, the crew reacts in different ways to the news; Kiela and Doug butt heads when she wants to use his party to raise awareness.
Friday, August 6
Bunk'd - "Frien'ds Forever" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Siblings Emma, Ravi and Zuri Ross spend summer at Camp Kikiwaka.
Gabby Duran & the Unsittables - "The Bubble" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Scary news headlines inspire Gabby to take on all the world's issues at once by assembling a team of aliens to combat it, but she accidentally releases a whole new calamity.
Saturday, August 7
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan - "Coppin' Magnitudes" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Myles joins Dylan in camping out overnight for a chance to appear in a music video and score new sneakers, but a series of mishaps threatens Dylan's ability to actually get the shoes.
Sunday, August 8
History of the Sitcom - "Movin' On Up" (CNN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Upward mobility, the American Dream, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps – sitcom laughs have helped generations of Americans come to grips with their place in a supposed “classless” society.
The Simpsons - "Three Dreams Denied" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bart becomes a voice-over actor; Comic Book Guy is humiliated at Comic-Con; Lisa is set up for a fall.
The Great North - "Avocado Barter Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Wolf tries to find the perfect six-month anniversary gift for Honeybee; Judy interviews Honeybee for the school newspaper and learns about her thrilling early years in Fresno, Calif.
Bob's Burgers - "Some Kind of Fender Benderful" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Bob gets into a four-car fender bender right outside the restaurant, he realizes finding out who is at fault will not be as simple as he had thought.
Wellington Paranormal - "Zombie Cops" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Things go awry when a zombie is brought in for questioning; Officers Minogue and O'Leary patrol Wellington to ward off an infiltration of the undead.
Dead Pixels - "Raid Boss" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
As Meg, Nicky, Usman and Russell wait in a cue to take down the Raid Boss, drama unfolds in their personal lives; Usman attempts therapy; Meg tries to keep her new beau occupied; Alison tries to keep her own love life on track.
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Thursday, September 3
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Bus Bench and Faith out the Wazoo" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Audrey and Mary’s (Zoe Perry) feud rears its head when Georgie needs their help with the tire store, and Jim’s forced to confront his age after a visit to the DMV.
Ghosts - "Up the Creek" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Woodstone’s future is put in jeopardy, Sam and Jay join forces with the ghosts to protect the mansion by securing its place in history, on part one of the two-part fifth season finale.
Adults - "Talia" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Anton learns that his sister is starting a family, while Issa begins thinking about her own fertility. Written by Shaun Menchel; Directed by Maggie Carey.
Adults - "Raccoon" (FX and FXX, 9:32PM ET/PT)
Issa and Paul Baker host Acid Night. Written by Sanaz Toossi; Directed by Oz Rodriguez.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 31)
Thursday, September 3
- Olivia Rodrigo (Bizaardvark) - Catch Olivia on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Jim is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Rickey Smiley (The Rickey Smiley Show) - Rickey appears on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
- Stephen Root (Barry/Ladies Man/NewsRadio) - Stephen is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) and Steve Zahn (Chad Powers/The Righteous Gemstones) - Glen and Steve talk about Chad Powers on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. Steve and Frankie Rodriguez will be on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Sophia Bush (Partners) - Sophia guest co-hosts a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - NBC's Today has the Best of Fun & Games with "Queen of Quips" with Michelle in the 10am hour.
- Casey Wilson (The Righteous Gemstones/Black Monday/The Hotwives/Marry Me/Happy Endings) and Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - NBC's Today has the Best of Fun & Games with "Beat the Box" with Casey, Andrew and Prue Leith in the 10am hour.
- Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere/Nightcap) - Jeff talks about Apple TV's Widow's Bay on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
06/16/26 - Difficult People - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
06/30/26 - Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Bill Dana Show - The Complete Series (DVD)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Paper - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
08/25/26 - Perfect Strangers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/08/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
09/22/26 - Bridget Loves Bernie - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/29/26 - The Quick Draw McGraw Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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