Tuesday, May 14, 2019
ABC Upfront 2019-20: Fall 2019 Schedule; Disney Channel Sets Premiere Dates for Raven's Home and Bunk'd
Fall 2019
Mondays
8:00PM Dancing with the Stars
10:00PM The Good Doctor
Tuesdays
8:00PM The Conners
8:30PM Bless This Mess (new time)
9:00PM mixed-ish (NEW!)
9:30PM black-ish (new time)
10:00PM Emergence (NEW!)
Wednesdays
8:00PM The Goldbergs
8:30PM Schooled
9:00PM Modern Family
9:30PM Single Parents
10:00PM Stumptown (NEW!)
Thursdays
8:00PM Grey's Anatomy
9:00PM A Million Little Things
10:00PM How to Get Away with Murder
Fridays
8:00PM American Housewife (new day)
8:30PM Fresh Off the Boat (new time)
9:00PM 20/20 (two hours)
Saturdays
8:00PM Saturday Night Football
Sundays
7:00PM America's Funniest Home Videos
8:00PM Kids Say the Darndest Things (NEW!)
9:00PM Shark Tank
10:00PM The Rookie (new day)
New unscheduled, Mid-Season 2020:
New Comedy: United We Fall
New Drama: The Baker and the Beauty, For Life
New Reality/Unscripted:
Returning Comedy:
Returning Drama: Station 19, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Returning Reality/Unscripted: American Idol, The Bachelor
Notes: Only three new scripted series will debut in the fall – dramas Emergence and Stumptown; and the black-ish comedy spinoff mixed-ish. New dramas The Baker and the Beauty and For Life, along with the new comedy, United We Fall, will debut midseason. Station 19, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., American Idol and The Bachelor will return midseason.
Discuss ABC's 2019-20 lineup and also you can view complete program information.

The season premiere dates of two popular comedy series for kids and families - Raven's Home and BUNK'D - have been set for Monday, June 17 at 8:00pm EDT/PDT, and Thursday, June 20 at 8:00pm EDT/PDT, respectively, on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. In the third season of Raven's Home, its star and executive producer Raven-Symoné will make her television directing debut. The season is also highlighted by guest stars Jaleel White (Me, Myself and I, Family Matters), Jonathan McDaniel (That's So Raven) and Charles Robinson (Night Court, K.C. Undercover). The stories pick up with Raven Baxter, her family and friends pursuing their creative dreams. Booker, Nia and Tess form a music group, The Chi-Lective, with Levi as their music video director, Raven is determined to launch her fashion line, while Chelsea has finally found her niche as a life coach. Raven's Home stars Raven-Symoné (That's So Raven), Issac Ryan Brown (ABC's black-ish and Disney's Kim Possible), Navia Robinson (Being Mary Jane), Jason Maybaum (Disney's Freaky Friday), Sky Katz and Anneliese van der Pol (That's So Raven). Additionally, Johnno Wilson (You Kiddin' Me) guest stars this season as Levi's dad, Garrett.
In the fourth season premiere of the hit summer camp comedy BUNK'D, former counselor Lou Hockhauser takes the mantle as camp director as she and her veteran campers, Destiny, Finn and Matteo, welcome three new Camp Kikiwaka members - Noah (an upbeat actor from Hollywood), Ava (a tenacious counselor from the big city) and Gwen (who has spent her entire life living off the grid). BUNK'D stars Miranda May (The Heartbreak Kid, Samantha Who?), Raphael Alejandro (Once Upon a Time), Will Buie Jr. (Daytime Divas), Mallory James Mahoney (Disney's Adventures in Babysitting), Shelby Simmons (Andi Mack), Scarlett Estevez (Daddy's Home) and Israel Johnson (Schooled).
Monday, May 13, 2019
Fox Upfront 2019-20: Fall 2019 Schedule; Antenna TV's Father Knows Best Father's Day Marathon
Fall 2019
Mondays
8:00PM 9-1-1
9:00PM Prodigal Son (NEW!)
Tuesdays
8:00PM The Resident
9:00PM Empire
Wednesdays
8:00PM The Masked Singer
9:00PM Not Just Me (NEW!)
Thursdays
7:30PM Thursday Night Football Pregame Show
8:00PM NFL Football
Fridays
8:00PM WWE's Smackdown Live (NEW!)
Saturdays
7:00PM Fox Sports Saturday: Fox College Football
Sundays
7:00PM NFL on Fox
7:30PM The OT (NFL post-game)/Fox Encores
8:00PM The Simpsons
8:30PM Bless the Harts (NEW!)
9:00PM Bob's Burgers
9:30PM Family Guy
Unscheduled Mid-season 2020 (new and returning):
New Comedy: Outmatched, Duncanville (animated), The Great North (animated)
New Drama: 9-1-1: Lone Star, Deputy, Filthy Rich, neXt
New Reality/Unscripted: Ultimate Tag
Returning Comedy: Last Man Standing
Returning Drama: The Orville
Returning Reality/Unscripted: Beat Shazam, First Responders Live, Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Hell's Kitchen, Masterchef, Masterchef Junior, Paradise Hotel, So You Think You Can Dance, Spin the Wheel
NOTES: Four new comedies and six new dramas join the lineup. First-ever 9-1-1 new installment, 9-1-1: Lone Star, starring Rob Lowe, begins its two-night premiere event, following the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 19, and continues Monday, January 20. Season Three of The Masked Singer will launch following Super Bowl LIV, Sunday, February 2. Gritty police drama Deputy, starring Stephen Dorff, will premiere midseason. Southern gothic family drama Filthy Rich, starring Kim Cattrall, and written, directed and executive-produced by Tate Taylor, will launch midseason. Pulsing thriller neXt, starring John Slattery, will premiere midseason. Family comedy Outmatched, starring Jason Biggs and Maggie Lawson, will debut midseason. Unscripted series Ultimate Tag, hosted by football superstars JJ, TJ and Derek Watt, will launch midseason. Animated comedy Duncanville, from Golden Globe winner Amy Poehler and Emmy Award winners Mike and Julie Scully, and featuring the voice of Poehler in two major roles, will debut at midseason. The Great North, a new animated comedy from Emmy Winner Loren Bouchard and featuring voices of Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Jenny Slate and Will Forte, will premiere in 2020. Last Man Standing and The Orville will return in 2020.
Discuss Fox's 2019-20 lineup. You'll find the official press release there, too...with details on all the new series.

Mother's Day just finished but we like to look ahead and we have news for Father's Day! Father Knows Best on Antenna TV, especially when it's Father's Day and also the 65th anniversary of its television premiere. Watch this family classic all-day long in a special marathon of Father Knows Best episodes, full of Jim Anderson's wise advice to his kids and loving help to his wife, Margaret. With 34 episodes, Antenna TV's "Father Knows Best 65th Anniversary Father's Day Marathon" runs from 5a-10p ET on June 16. Father Knows Best regularly airs on Antenna TV Weekdays 9am ET/6am PT, Weekends 7am ET/4am PT and Saturdays 2:30am ET/11:30pm PT.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
NBC Upfront 2019-20: Fall 2019 Schedule; Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 13, 2019)
Fall 2019 / Midseason 2020
Mondays
8:00PM The Voice (Sep-Dec/Mar-May) / America's Got Talent: Champions (Jan/Feb)
10:00PM Bluff City Law (NEW!) / Manifest (TBD 2020)
Tuesdays
8:00PM The Voice (Sep-Dec/Mar-May) / Ellen's Game of Games (Jan/Feb)
9:00PM This Is Us
10:00PM New Amsterdam
Wednesdays
8:00PM Chicago Med
9:00PM Chicago Fire
10:00PM Chicago P.D.
Thursdays
8:00PM Superstore
8:30PM Perfect Harmony (NEW!)
9:00PM The Good Place
9:30PM Sunnyside (NEW!)
10:00PM Law & Order: SVU
Fridays
8:00PM The Blacklist
9:00PM Dateline
Saturdays
8:00PM Dateline Mystery
10:00PM SNL Classics
Sundays
7:00PM Football Night in America
8:20PM Sunday Night Football
Sundays after NFL in Spring
7:00PM Dateline
8:00PM Little Big Shots
9:00PM Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (NEW!)
10:00PM Good Girls
Unscheduled, Mid-Season 2020:
New Drama: Council of Dads and Lincoln
New Comedy: Indebted and The Kenan Show
Returning Series: Blindspot, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Hollywood Game Night, Making It, The Wall, Will & Grace, Who Do You Think You Are? and World of Dance
Fate TBD: Abby's, A.P. Bio, The Enemy Within, The InBetween, The Titan Games and The Village
Canceled Series: I Feel Bad, Midnight Texas, Timeless
Notes: Over the holidays, NBC is using its robust schedule of live events and specials to eventize the second season of last summer’s breakout hit Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. As a special gift to viewers, the season is packaged over a two-week period and will feature innovative partnerships to help audiences craft alongside our makers this December. Ellen DeGeneres will also be making a list and checking it twice over the holidays as she kicks off a new tradition packed with massive surprises on Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways. Over the course of three one-hour specials, DeGeneres, along with her celebrity friends, will deliver life-changing gifts to unsuspecting people who’ve topped her nice list. With a year-round primetime roster that is 83% originals, NBC will once again harness the power of the Olympics in Summer 2020 with a packed schedule of entertainment programming that includes the return of World of Dance alongside summer staples American Ninja Warrior and America's Got Talent.
Discuss NBC's 2019-20 lineup and also you can view complete program information.
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 May 13-17, 2019, 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, May 13
- Bill Hader (Barry) - Watch Bill on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Barry on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jason Mantzoukas (The League) - Jason visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Lisa Kudrow (Friends/The Comeback/Web Therapy) - Lisa appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth) - Will is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Jason Sudeikis (Son of Zorn/The Cleveland Show) - Jason drops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Ed Begley Jr. (Bless This Mess/Future Man/Your Family or Mine/Gary Unmarried) - Ed appears on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle (PEN15) - Maya and Anna are guests on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Maya Rudolph (Up All Night), Ana Gasteyer (Suburgatory), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), Tina Fey (30 Rock) and Paula Pell - The cast of the Netflix comedy film Wine Country are guests on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm. Ana will also be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Christopher Abbott (Girls) - Christopher appears on The Ellen DeGeneres show, so check your local listings.
- Denis Leary (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Rach and her celeb pals are suiting up – Denis is putting them through scenarios faced by real-life NYC firefighters at his firefighter challenge event, benefitting the work of his foundation on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - Vanessa is a guest on Access Live (check your local listings) and on People Now at 12pm.
- Desi Lydic (Awkward) - Desi appears on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
- Peter Krause (Sports Night/Cybill) - Peter talks about 9-1-1 on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
- Tiffani Thiessen (Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell) - Tiffani and her husband Brady Smith talk about You're Missing It on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- AJ Michalka (Schooled/The Goldbergs) - AJ and her sister Aly are guests on the BUILD Series at 2:30pm.
- George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R) - Catch George on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Pete Holmes (Crashing) - Pete visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He will also be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Kathryn Newton (Gary Unmarried) - Kathryn is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She also talks about The Society on the BUILD Series at 10am and on People Now at 12pm.
- Nate Corddry (Mom) - Nate stops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Griffin Newman (The Tick) - Griffin drops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea appears on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men/The Trouble with Normal/Partners/The Famous Teddy Z) - Jon is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette visits The Real, so check your local listings.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony will be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- CCH Pounder (Brothers/Women in Prison) - CCH talks about NCIS: New Orleans on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
- Tracy Morgan (The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show), Allen Maldonado (The Last O.G.) and Method Man (Method & Red) - Tracy, Allen and Method Man discuss season two of The Last O.G. on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- Jane Levy (Suburgatory) - Jane talks about What/If on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
- Allison Williams (Girls) - Watch Allison on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Margo Martindale (The Millers) - Margo stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She also talks about Sneaky Pete on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your local listings) and on the BUILD Series at 3pm.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Happy Days) - Henry visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Kathryn Newton (Gary Unmarried) - Kathryn is a guest on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Ron Funches (Man with a Plan/Powerless/Undateable) - Ron appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish) - Yara talks about The Sun Is Also a Star on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am, on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your local listings) and on The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - Laura talks about Trial by Fire on NBC's Today in the 9am hour and on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- Debi Mazar (Younger/Working) - Debi and the Dish crew invite you to their big fat Italian dinner featuring guilt-free spaghetti and meatballs on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Billie Lourd (Scream Queens) - Catch Billie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish) - Yara stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. She also talks about The Sun Is Also a Star on the BUILD Series at 3pm.
- The Cast of The Big Bang Theory - Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch are guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. Kaley and Johnny will also be on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
- Aidy Bryant (Shrill) - Aidy appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Allison Williams (Girls) - Allison visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Lance Reddick (Corporate) - Lance is a guest on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Dennis Quaid (Merry Happy Whatever) - Dennis talks about A Dog's Journey on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - Melissa is a guest on The Ellen DeGenere Show, so check your local listings.
- Maya Rudolph (Up All Night) - Maya stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men/The Trouble with Normal/Partners/The Famous Teddy Z) - Jon appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Lauren Ash (Superstore/Super Fun Night) - Lauren is a guest on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Tamera Mowry (Sister, Sister/Roommates) - Tamera visits People Now at 12pm.
- Walton Goggins - Walton is tentatively scheduled to appear on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Stephen Root (Barry/Ladies Man/NewsRadio) - Watch Stephen on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Dennis Quaid (Merry Happy Whatever) - Dennis is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT. He also talks about A Dog's Journey on the BUILD Series at 4pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Josh Hopkins (Cougar Town) - Josh visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig tells stories from his new memoir that you've got to hear to believe on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi stops by ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, May 12
The Simpsons - "Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Homer's work cuts children's health care benefits, Marge turns to buying healing crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart's ADD; Bart begins to succeed in school, prompting Marge to open her own crystals empire and sell to mothers at school.
Bob's Burgers - "Yes Without My Zeke" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Zeke gets into trouble, the Belcher kids and Jimmy Jr. try to prevent him from being sent to a disciplinary school; Tina tries to thwart their mission, so she can have Jimmy Jr. to herself; Randy rents out Bob's Burgers to shoot a film.
Family Guy - "Adam West High" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Brian's proposition to rename Quahog's high school "Adam West High," to honor the late Mayor West, is successful, he feels encouraged to run for office as Quahog's new mayor; the race takes a turn when Quagmire campaigns against Brian.
Family Guy - "Dead Dog Walking" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian's marriage to Jess is not what he envisioned; at Peter's suggestion, Brian lets himself go, causing Jess to make a surprising decision.
Monday, May 13
The Big Bang Theory - "The Meteorite Manifestation" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon is thrilled to help Bernadette and Wolowitz navigate bureaucratic paperwork, until he discovers they are breaking the law. Also, Leonard is disappointed when his friends exclude him from a scientific project.
The Big Bang Theory - "The Donation Oscillation" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Penny tries to seduce an abstaining Leonard to ruin his “donation” for her ex-boyfriend, Zack (Brian Thomas Smith), and his wife, Marissa (Lindsey Kraft). Also, Wolowitz, Bernadette, Anu (Rati Gupta) and Koothrappali turn Koothrappali’s canceled bachelor party into a couple’s trip aboard the “vomit comet.”
Tuesday, May 14
American Housewife - "The Dance" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
With the kids away at the school dance, Katie and Greg look forward to a romantic evening alone; but Anna-Kat is crushed when the boy she likes doesn’t ask her to the dance, and Oliver begins to panic when the town psychic’s predictions begin to come true.
The Kids Are Alright - "Whales" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After learning that donations are down at their church, Peggy grows concerned that the cutbacks will affect the nursing home where she is secretly housing a close relative. Mike and Peggy blame the low donations on Father Abdi and disagree with him about how to raise funds. Meanwhile, Joey pet-sits his friend’s snake and, in true Joey fashion, uses the snake to his advantage.
black-ish - "Is It Desert or Dessert?" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dre has concerns about Jack and Diane spending the weekend with their friends’ family in the desert. Meanwhile, Pops is forced to come to terms with how he treats women after he helps set Junior up.
Bless This Mess - "In Hot Water" (ABC, 9:00PM
ET/PT) (Repeat)
In order to afford a new water heater, Rio and Mike must come up with ways to make money since Mike refuses to let Rio’s mom, Donna, pay for it. Mike decides to sell their chickens’ eggs at the local farmers market; and Rio tries to find new clients for therapy, but the town doesn’t seem to want their business.
The Last O.G. - "Criminal Minded" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
A neighborhood tough named BAMF threatens Josh and levies a tax on the food truck; Tray reconnects with another O.G. to learn the new code of the street; Bobby has a new girlfriend who comes with more baggage than he could've ever anticipated.
Wednesday, May 15
What We Do in the Shadows - "Citizenship" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim; Nandor applies for American citizenship.
Thursday, May 16
The Big Bang Theory - "The Change Constant" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sheldon and Amy await big news.
The Big Bang Theory - "The Stockholm Syndrome" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Series Finale)
Bernadette and Wolowitz leave their kids for the first time; Penny and Leonard try to keep a secret; Sheldon and Amy stick together; and Koothrappali makes a new friend, as the gang travels together into an uncharted future.
Young Sheldon - "A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Sheldon invites the entire school to a party for the Nobel Prize announcements. Also, Meemaw learns more about Dr. Sturgis’ past, and Georgie’s desire for cable TV leads to a standoff between him and George Sr.
The Big Bang Theory - "Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
In the special, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco will lead fans on a trip down memory lane, sharing some of the best-kept backstage secrets and personal memories from the past 12 years. They will reveal their favorite moments playing beloved characters Leonard and Penny, and revisit some of the most memorable stories from “The Big Bang Theory Stage.” In addition, the special will feature a tour of the iconic sets, including Leonard and Sheldon’s apartment. This special farewell will include unforgettable clips and interviews to celebrate this beloved series.
Superstore - "Sandra's Fight" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Amy (America Ferrera) and Dina (Lauren Ash) visit Cloud 9 corporate to fix problems caused by Sandra's (guest star Kaliko Kauahi) misguided activism, while Jonah (Ben Feldman) tries to sabotage an employee meeting and Garrett (Colton Dunn) tries to prove to his co-workers that he's a good person.
Superstore - "Employee Appreciation Day" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) find themselves on opposing sides as corporate tries to win over employees by showering them with treats. But when the company's tactics grow more extreme, everyone must band together to save one of their own.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Sicko" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jake and Charles investigate a dangerous serial killer. Holt continues to spar with his rival, Commissioner Kelly. Terry finds out about whether or not he has passed the lieutenant's exam.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Suicide Squad" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Desperate circumstances call for desperate measures, as Jake, Holt, Amy, Terry, Rosa and Charles must ally themselves with old enemies.
Better Things - "Shake the Cocktail" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Sam searches and takes a breath.
Friday, May 17
none scheduled
Saturday, May 18
none scheduled
Sunday, May 19
The Simpsons - "Heartbreak Hotel" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Marge and Homer's marriage is tested when they travel to a tropical island to compete on Marge's favorite reality competition show.
Family Guy - "Pal Stewie" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Stewie quickly befriends a boy his age, but is devastated when he realizes he isn't invited to his birthday party; Peter and Lois attend a self-empowerment seminar.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
SitcomsOnline Digest: Looking at Sitcom Cancellations Ahead of Upfronts; Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Returning for Interactive Special
- As we prepare for learning the fall lineup for the broadcast networks, we have a busy week of cancellations, including sitcoms such as Murphy Brown, The Cool Kids, Life in Pieces, Splitting Up Together, Speechless, and more. (Variety)
- Steve Harvey's daytime talk show has been cancelled, leaving him with one less job. (Variety)
- Not everything is getting cancelled. Grey's Anatomy, which is now a relic of an era when broadcast TV was dominated by shows like The Office and Desperate Housewives, has been renewed for two more seasons. (Deadline)
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is returning to Netflix for an interactive special. (CNN)
- In the old days, you knew that the national evening news meant Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, and Dan Rather, but now it seems the anchors change all the time. Now, Jeff Glor is out as as anchor of CBS Evening News, but Norah O'Donnell will be replacing him in a few months. (Variety)
- More stars have been added to the live All in the Family and The Jeffersons special that ABC is airing on May 22. (Deadline) )
- NBC has picked up at least two pilots for next season already. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 11 - MAY 17)
- The final episode of The Big Bang Theory airs on Thursday night, almost putting an entire era of sitcoms (that'll come next year as Modern Family ends) to an end.
- Several other season finales will air this week, including Young Sheldon, Superstore, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the entire Fox Sunday night lineup.
- The Untouchables airs all weekend on Decades.
- Antenna TV is giving mom the day off with a Mother's Day marathon of Hazel.
- getTV will celebrate All in the Family all week next week with a 30 episode marathon, with six episodes airing every night starting at 7 PM.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Fri-Yay: Upfronts 2019: Questions for Sitcoms; getTV Celebrates All in the Family Ahead of ABC Live Special

by Vincent
It's hard to believe it's that time of year again, but May is here and networks will soon be ending the 2018-2019 television season and making their schedules for the 2019-2020 season. In this column, I'll take a look at the "state of sitcoms" on each network and making some guesses about the fate of some bubble sitcoms and the direction each network will be going in.
ABC: 2019-2020 is going to be a bit of a sad one for ABC's comedy brand, as Modern Family will wrap up its run after 11 seasons. That leaves The Goldbergs and black-ish as the longest-standing veteran sitcoms, and ABC is clearly interested in continuing those stories as both have spin-offs either airing or in the works - Schooled (which premiered this spring and has been a ratings hit) and mixed-ish (the black-ish spin-off set for next season) will be centerpieces of the network's comedy schedule next year. Technically Goldbergs hasn't been renewed yet, but seems very likely to continue given its steady ratings success. The Conners (which had a huge first season) will also be returning. However, Speechless, Fresh Off the Boat and American Housewife, which have seen ratings declines this season, are shows that fans should certainly be somewhat concerned about. Overall, there's still plenty of family comedy to look forward to next year on ABC.
CBS: It'll be very interesting to see what CBS does with its comedy block next year, as its long-running, massive ratings hit The Big Bang Theory is bowing out this month after 12 years on the air. Its spin-off Young Sheldon remains a big hit, so it seems likely that CBS will revolve its comedy laurels on that show's heels. Solid tentpole sitcom Mom has also been renewed for another season. All in all, it's going to be a year of change as CBS adjusts to life after Big Bang.
Fox: Fox hit the jackpot this year when resurrecting Last Man Standing, as the series has done gangbusters on Friday nights for the network, looking even stronger than most of its ABC run. Additionally, Fox's steady and reliable animated slate of The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers and Family Guy will be returning. However, it'll be interesting to see if the Disney-Fox merger effects the rest of the network's output. There are rumors floating around that the animated staples may be moved to another part of the Disney umbrella after a few seasons, since they will no longer be owned by the Fox network (which, remember, is operating independently from 20th Century Fox now, which is owned by Disney).
NBC: NBC's acclaimed line-up of The Good Place, Superstore and Brooklyn Nine-Nine are all returning next year, which should keep fans of excellent comedy happy. However, the network didn't have a lot of success with its newbies this year (neither I Feel Bad nor Abby's made much of a ratings dent) and sophomore AP Bio also looked ugly in the ratings department this spring. NBC is likely looking for a big ratings hit, since while Superstore, Good Place and Brooklyn are all solid performers, they aren't necessarily world-beaters, and the Will & Grace revival hasn't been the smash hit NBC was likely hoping it would be.
All in all, it'll be interesting to see the networks' moves as we head into Upfront season. It's going to be a very interesting year for many networks!

In advance of the 90-minute primetime event Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons, airing Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET on The ABC Television Network, getTV will air 30 all-time favorite episodes of the original groundbreaking 1970s comedy series every night May 13-17 beginning at 7 ET. One of television's most popular and acclaimed series, All in the Family starred Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton as Archie and Edith Bunker, with Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers as Mike and Gloria Stivic. The show originally aired from January 12, 1971 to April 8, 1979 and won 22 Emmy Awards out of 56 total nominations. Among the episodes airing May 13-17 on getTV are the 1971 pilot, the episode that introduced Bea Arthur as Edith's cousin Maude (who went on to have her own series), the episode guest-starring Sammy Davis Jr. in which its final scene produced the longest sustained audience laughter in the history of the show, and the 1972 two-parter flashback episode, "Mike and Gloria's Wedding."
Thursday, May 09, 2019
More Pre-Upfront Pick Ups from NBC, ABC and The CW; Fox Schedules BH90210

NBC has picked up another new series (in addition to the two we announced yesterday. In drama Council of Dads, when Scott, a loving father of four, has his entire life's plan thrown into upheaval by a cancer diagnosis, he calls on a few of his closest allies to step in as back-up dads for every stage of his growing family's life. Scott assembles a trusted group of role models that includes Anthony, his oldest friend; Larry, his AA sponsor; and Oliver, his surgeon and best friend to his wife, Robin. These men agree to devote themselves to supporting and guiding Scott's amazing family through all the triumphs and challenges life has to offer - just in case he ever can't be there to do so himself. The cast includes Sarah Wayne Callies, Clive Standen, Tom Everett Scott, J. August Richards, Blue Chapman, Emjay Anthony, Michele Weaver, Thalia Tran, Steven Silver and Michael O'Neill.
ABC has ordered a drama starring Cobie Smulders (no name yet, but previously titled Stumptown). Based on the "Stumptown" graphic novel series, Untitled Cobie Smulders Project follows Dex Parios (Cobie Smulders) as a strong, assertive, and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt, and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military intelligence skills make her a great P.I., but her unapologetic style puts her in the firing line of hardcore criminals and not quite in alliance with the police. Writer Jason Richman produces with Ruben Fleischer and David Bernad (The District), Greg Rucka (author of the "Stumptown" graphic novel series), Matthew Southworth, and Justin Greenwood (illustrators of the "Stumptown" graphic novel series). James Griffiths directed the pilot. Starring Cobie Smulders as Dex Parios, Tantoo Cardinal as Sue Lynn Blackbird, Cole Sibus as Ansel Parios, Adrian Martinez as Tookie with Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Cosgrove and Michael Ealy as Det. Miles Hoffman.
The CW has announced three drama pickups for 2019-20. Welcome to the Big City - Riverdale spin-off Katy Keene is coming soon to The CW starring Lucy Hale! Protector of Gotham - Batwoman is coming soon to The CW starring Ruby Rose! And small town, big mystery, Nancy Drew is coming soon to The CW starring Kennedy McMann as the title character, along with Freddie Prinze, Jr.!

BH90210, the highly anticipated new six-episode event series, will premiere Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on Fox. Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling, the original stars of Beverly Hills, 90210, the groundbreaking teen drama that defined Southern California life, return to Fox, the network they called home for the entire decade of the 1990s, in an all-new event series the takes the concept of a series reboot to a whole new meta-level. When the cast gets back together, it will come with a big twist: the seven former teen idols will be playing heightened versions of themselves in the brand-new serialized drama - with a healthy dose of irreverence - that is inspired by their real lives and relationships with each other.
Having gone their separate ways since the original series ended 19 years ago, Jason, Shannen, Jennie, Ian, Gabrielle, Brian and Tori reunite when one of them suggests it's time to get a "Beverly Hills, 90210" reboot up and running. But getting it going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself. What will happen when first loves, old romances, friends and frenemies come back together, as this iconic cast - whom the whole world watched grow up together - attempts to continue from where they left off?
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
NBC Picks Up 2 Series Before Upfront; FX Gets 2nd Season of What We Do in the Shadows

NBC has already picked up two series for 2019-20 season! Comedy Sunnyside and drama Bluff City Law. In Sunnyside, Garrett Modi was living the American Dream. As the youngest New York City Councilman ever, he was rubbing elbows with the political elite, attending star-studded parties and was the pride of Queens. But instead of spending his time in office helping the people that got him elected, he lost his way amidst the power and glamour of politics. When his downward spiral got him busted for public intoxication (and downright stupidity), it was all caught on tape and ended his career. Now, Garrett's crashing with his sister, Mallory, and wondering where it all went wrong. That is, until he's hired by a diverse group of hopefuls who dream of becoming American citizens and believe he can help - giving him a new sense of purpose and a chance for redemption, as long as he remembers where he came from. The cast includes Kal Penn, Diana Maria Riva, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Moses Storm and Samba Schutte.

In Bluff City Law, coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait used to work at her father Elijah's celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way. After barely speaking to him for years, Sydney is suddenly thrust back into the family fold when her philanthropist mother passes away unexpectedly. In the wake of her loss, hoping to reconnect with the daughter he loves, Elijah asks Sydney to rejoin his firm. She agrees because despite her lingering resentment and distrust, she knows that working alongside her father is her best hope at changing the world... if they can ever get along. The cast includes Jimmy Smits, Caitlin McGee, Scott Shepherd, Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye, MaameYaa Boafo, Stony Blyden and Jayne Atkinson.

Bust out the crepe paper! FX has renewed its hit verité vampire comedy series What We Do in the Shadows for a second season. Four new episodes remain in season one with the finale set for Wednesday, May 29, and season two will debut in 2020. What We Do in the Shadows returns tonight, Wednesday, May 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX with an extraordinary lineup of guest vampires in "The Trial." Featuring a surprise line-up of all-star guest stars, the seventh episode finds Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) on trial before an international vampire tribunal who gather to judge them for the death of Baron Afanas. Written by Jemaine Clement; Directed by Taika Waititi.
Based on the feature film of the same name from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, What We Do in the Shadows is a documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of four vampires who've "lived" together for hundreds of years. In Staten Island. The self-appointed leader of the group is Nandor The Relentless (Kayvan Novak), a great warrior and conqueror from the Ottoman Empire, who has taken the helm of the group despite many of his Old World tactics resulting in what some might politely refer to as bupkis. Then there's the British vampire Laszlo (Matt Berry) - a bit of a rogue and a dandy and a fop, he might say. He's a lover of mischief and a great soirée, but not as much as he loves seeing Nandor fail miserably in every attempt. And then there's Nadja (Natasia Demetriou): the seductress, the temptress, the vampiric Bonnie to Laszlo's Clyde. Her wisdom and provocative tales from times past allow us insight into the many ups and downs of living an immortal life.
Also cohabiting in the vampire household is Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), Nandor's familiar (a.k.a. servant/protector during the daylight hours), who wants nothing more than to be made a real vampire just like his master. Also lurking about is Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch), an energy vampire and day-walker of sorts -- he feasts on humans, but not on their blood. A frequent visitor is Nadja's new friend, Jenna (Beanie Feldstein), a student at a nearby community college. She loves LARPing, boys, and art history, and for some reason has been rather confused lately as to why it is she so ravenously craves the flesh of the living. After an unexpected visit from their dark lord and leader, Baron Afanas, the vampires are reminded of what they were initially tasked with upon their arrival in Staten Island over a hundred years ago - total and complete domination of the New World. But what exactly is the best way to go about achieving said domination? Our vérité camera crew follows along as the vampires set out to answer this query.
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
AXS TV's The Very VERY Best of the 70s; Who Do You Think You Are? Returns to NBC with More Celebs

AXS TV, the premier destination for classic rock programming, puts the spotlight on the enduring films, series, and pop culture moments that defined the 1970s in the all-new countdown show The Very VERY Best Of The 70s, premiering Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The insightful and witty series is executive produced by Katie Daryl (The Top Ten Revealed) who will be guiding a rotating panel of celebrity guests each week, as they share their honest, hilarious, and always unfiltered thoughts on the classic entertainment that made this unforgettable decade so iconic. Each week will highlight a different theme, kicking off with an adrenaline-fueled look at the 70's most explosive "Action TV Shows." Other topics include a look at the top "Teen Flicks," from the funny to the heartfelt (May 23); a breakdown of the most groundbreaking "Stand-Up Comedians" (May 30); an out-of-this-world examination of the '70s spaciest "Sci-Fi Movies" (June 6); a play date with the decade's most "Amazing Toys" (June 13); quality time with everyone's favorite "TV Moms" (June 20); a trip to the '70s Cineplex for the most "Epic Movies Of '75" (June 27); and a sizzling look at the decade's most "Sexy Sirens" (July 11).

The star-studded guest roster features a slew of pop culture figures from all across the entertainment spectrum, including beloved funnyman Fred Willard, prime time star Morgan Fairchild, Brady Bunch brother Barry Williams, Good Times' Jimmie Walker, Man-of-1,000 Sound Effects Michael Winslow, heavy metal mastermind Sebastian Bach, multi-talented TV personality Mark Steines, Family Matters' Jaleel White, comedy trailblazer George Wallace, Happy Days fan-favorite Anson Williams, Horror movie maven Dee Wallace, Diff'rent Strokes icon Todd Bridges, Facts of Life star Mindy Cohn, legendary game show host Bob Eubanks, Law & Order actress Elisabeth Röhm, Baywatch actor David Chokachi, and even Daisy Duke herself, Catherine Bach.

The Emmy Award-winning documentary series Who Do You Think You Are? returns to celebrate all new journeys of self-discovery, connection and diversity on NBC with 13 episodes. A new group of celebrities will celebrate culture and set sail on their mission to connect with their personal history. From executive producers Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky and Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, the series returns to NBC at a time when ancestral and genealogical exploration is enjoying unprecedented popularity. Cutting-edge research tools and billions of digitized records from Ancestry will provide remarkable insights into the star's background and illustrate the cultural mosaic that connects us all together. Each week a different celebrity will go on a poignant search to trace their family tree with the help of historians and experts, unlocking past mysteries and unbelievable real-life stories across the world and through time. The first three seasons originally aired on NBC from 2010-2012. The series moved to TLC from 2013-2018 with all-new episodes and now will move back to NBC. Premiere and weekly dates are to be announced.
Monday, May 06, 2019
Kevin Hart Bounce Series Debuts Tonight; Set Sail with Kimmy Schmidt

Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud premieres on Bounce this Monday, May 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET with episodes every Monday night through the summer. Each episode of the program will feature a curated collection of the award-winning content from Hart's popular and celebrated Laugh Out Loud digital service. The 10-episode season is executive produced by Hart and hosted by comedian Jasmin "Jazzy" Brown who will introduce the funny and highly-entertaining segments. The series is being produced in partnership between Bounce and Lionsgate Television. Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud joins the line-up of Bounce original comedy series that includes the popular sitcoms Family Time, In The Cut and Last Call. Bounce is also the home of the hit original drama series Saints & Sinners whose fourth season premieres this summer. Visit BounceTV.com for more information.

On Thursday, May 9, 2019, the Harvard Lampoon will honor Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - the 18-time Emmy-nominated Netflix series - with a parade and a private initiation ceremony. However, far from any ordinary parade, the event will feature the cast and executive producers of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt sailing through the streets of Cambridge in The Unsinkable Kimmy Ship float. With cast members Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, and Jon Hamm and executive producers Robert Carlock (a Lampoon graduate), and Sam Means on-board, The Unsinkable Kimmy Ship will navigate the treacherous waters of Harvard Square as it charts a course towards the Lampoon castle.
Beginning their voyage outside the legendary Hong Kong restaurant at 6pm, the "crew" of the Unsinkable Kimmy Ship will initially cruise along Mass. Ave. towards the epicenter of Harvard Square before turning down Holyoke and onto Bow Street, where it should be smooth sailing to the Lampoon castle - that is, if they can stay clear of various nefarious icebergs impeding their path... As The Unsinkable Kimmy Ship approaches its ultimate port of call, the passengers will be greeted with a choral rendition of the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt theme, as performed by the Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones.
Finally, upon dropping anchor in front of the Lampoon, special awards will be presented to the executive producers of the series, as well as to each cast member. Following the award ceremony, the cast and executive producers will undergo a private initiation ceremony inside the Lampoon. As honorary members of the Lampoon, the cast and executive producers of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt will join the esteemed ranks of recent celebrity guests, such as Tony Hawk, Elon Musk, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, John Mulaney, the Harlem Globetrotters, Trevor Noah, Nathan Fielder, and most notably, Richard Montaez and the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Sunday, May 05, 2019
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 6, 2019)
For the week of May 6-10, 2019, 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!
Sunday, May 5
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Catch Kristin on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Watch Will on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. He also talks about Aladdin on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Laurie Metcalf (The Conners/The McCarthys/The Norm Show/Roseanne) - Laurie is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Keri Russell (Running Wilde) - Keri visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ana Gasteyer (People of Earth/Suburgatory) - Ana stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Sarah Goldberg (Barry) - Sarah drops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Martin Short (Mulaney/The Martin Short Show) - Martin visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Married with Children) and Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Christina and Linda are guests on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta appears on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Julie Bowen (Modern Family) - Julie visits The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Taran Killam and Leighton Meester (Single Parents) - Taran and Leighton are guests on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Nico Santos (Superstore) - Nico talks about Superstore on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on Pickler & Ben, so check your local listings.
- Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) - Reno talks about his movie Bolden on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Jenny Slate (Married/Parks and Recreation/Bob's Burgers) - Jenny is a guest on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- George Clooney (The Facts of Life/ E/R) - Catch George on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He will also be on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy visits The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie) - Baron is a guest on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Kimrie Lewis (Single Parents) - Kimrie appears on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Ana Gasteyer (People of Earth/Suburgatory) - Ana drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Topher Grace (That '70s Show) - Topher is a guest on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Angela Kinsey (Haters Back Off/Your Family or Mine/The Hotwives of Orlando/The Office) - Angela appears on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will stops by LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Happy Days) - Henry is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig talks about Riding the Elephant: A Memoir of Altercations, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Watch Rebel on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Maya Rudolph (Up All Night) - Maya is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. She also talks about Netflix's Wine Country on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
- Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle) - Bryan appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Lena Dunham (Girls) - Lena visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Married with Children) - Christina is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Desi Lydic (Awkward) - Desi stops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- David Cross (Arrested Development) - David appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Scott Foley (The Goodwin Games/A.U.S.A./Scrubs) - Scott is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy talks about Netflix's Wine Country on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Ana Gasteyer (People of Earth/Suburgatory) - Ana talks about Wine Country on NBC's Today in the 10am hour, on the BUILD Series at 1pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Tina Fey (30 Rock) - Tina talks about Netflix's Wine Country on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig is a guest on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso appears on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Tiffani Thiessen (Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell) - Tiffani is in the kitchen with Rach, and she’s dishing up short rib enchiladas from her cookbook on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Cobie Smulders (Friends from College/How I Met Your Mother) - Catch Cobie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- The Cast of Veep - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland and Clea DuVall are guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Rebel stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Rhea Perlman (Cheers/Pearl) - Rhea appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about Poms on NBC's Today in the 9am and 10am hours, on the BUILD Series at 1pm and on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Rachael Harris (Surviving Jack/My Boys/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael drops by E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory/Roseanne) - Johnny appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- George Clooney (The Facts of Life/ E/R) - George is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Christina Milian (Grandfathered) - Christina busts out her dance moves on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Jacki Weaver (Blunt Talk) - Jacki talks about Poms on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Nico Satnos (Superstore) - Nico talks about Superstore on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- Dennis Quaid (Merry Happy Whatever) - Watch Dennis on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- DeWanda Wise (She's Gotta Have It) - DeWanda is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Denise Richards (Blue Mountain State) - Denise appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Rachael Harris (Surviving Jack/My Boys/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig speaks about the book Riding the Elephant: A Memoir of Altercaions, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- David Cross (Arrested Development) - David is a guest on Couch Surfing at 8am and on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- Rhea Perlman (Cheers/Pearl) - Rhea is tentatively scheduled to appear on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Peter Krause (Sports Night/Cybill) - Peter talks about 9-1-1 on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
- Desi Lydic (Awkward) - Desi talks about her first one-hour special Desi Lydic: Abroad on the BUILD Series at 4pm.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, May 5
The Simpsons - "Bart's Not Dead" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bart takes a dare and ends up in the hospital; to cover for himself and Homer, Bart lies about meeting Jesus in Heaven; Christian producers offer the Simpsons a movie deal, but Bart struggles with guilt about lying.
Bob's Burgers - "I Bob Your Pardon" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Belchers set out to save a turkey from a trip to the slaughterhouse, but the mission becomes more complicated than they had anticipated.
The Simpsons - "Woo-Hoo Dunnit" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Lisa's college fund goes missing, the documentary crime series "Deadline Springfield" goes in-depth to solve the case.
Bob's Burgers - "P.T.A. It Ain't So" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Linda attempts to become more involved with the P.T.A.; Bob tries to cheer up a hardware store owner after unknowingly making a joke about his pet parrot that recently flew away.
Family Guy - "Girl, Internetted" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Meg suddenly becomes internet famous, she and an excited Peter work together to build her following; Brian and Stewie revel in a new ride while Brian's car gets repaired.
Family Guy - "Married with Cancer" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian meets and falls in love with Jess, who reveals she has cancer; after she receives devastating news regarding her diagnosis, Brian proposes marriage to her.
Monday, May 6
The Big Bang Theory - "The Confirmation Polarization" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Sheldon and Amy’s super asymmetry theory is proven by two physicists, Dr. Pemberton (Sean Astin) and Dr. Campbell (Kal Penn) from Chicago, they’re thrilled, until they try to kick Amy off the Nobel nomination. Also, Bernadette has a big success at work and Penny’s going to be a part of it – whether she wants to or not.
Man with a Plan - "The Intervention(s)" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Adam and Andi see how much Lowell’s new relationship with Andi’s sister, Kelly (Jessica St. Clair), is changing him, they stage an intervention to get him to stop putting up with her bad behavior.
Tuesday, May 7
American Housewife - "Locked in the Basement'" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Much to Katie’s dismay, Anna-Kat becomes best friends with Chloe Brown Mueller’s daughter, Penny. When Katie takes extreme measures to avoid Chloe and keep the girls apart, Anna-Kat and Penny are forced to take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Greg encourages Oliver to be honest with his girlfriend and not hide his passion for ballet.
The Kids Are Alright - "Mike's Award" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Peggy’s competitive side kicks in when she learns that Helen’s husband’s professional accomplishments are getting high recognition, so she decides to get Mike into the limelight. Elsewhere, always seeking glory, Joey acts as Timmy’s manager to make sure he performs his magic act at the Pioneer Day Carnival, while Eddie is determined to prove to Frank that the carnival games aren’t all rigged.
Bless This Mess - "Predators" (ABC, 9:00PM
ET/PT)
Rio is having trouble adjusting to social and cultural differences between New York and Nebraska, resulting in a few awkward encounters. Through their wild chase to catch an unwanted predator that is after their chickens, Mike and Rio soon convince Rudy and Beau to step out of their comfort zones by getting them to express their feelings.
Bless This Mess - "The Return of Short Shorts" (ABC, 9:00PM
ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mike attempts to fit in with the Coffee Boys in order to get rid of his old nickname, “Short Shorts,” by trying to prove to them that he’s a “true farmer.” Meanwhile, Rio finally gets Constance to open up to her, and she discovers that Constance has a liking for Rudy.
The Last O.G. - "Keep Their Heads Ringing (Bonus Content)" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
With bonus content: Tray takes Shahzad to a proper black barber shop for the first time; Shay takes Amira to the beauty shop after discovering a dirty picture on her phone.
Wednesday, May 8
The Goldbergs - "Breakin'" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Adam unintentionally lets it slip that Barry never completed his community service requirement, the brothers join together to throw the greatest breakdancing battle in the history of William Penn. Geoff’s stress levels are at an all-time high, so Erica makes an adult decision and plans for them to follow the Grateful Dead all summer. Finally, it’s the end of an era when the JTP graduates from high school.
Schooled - "Dr. Barry" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After initially trying to sabotage him, CB works with Barry and the JTP to help him win back Lainey’s heart. Meanwhile, Glascott faces removal as principal after a prank damages William Penn Academy.
Modern Family - "A Year of Birthdays" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
As the birth of Haley and Dylan’s twins approaches, we take a look back at how each family member celebrated their birthdays this past year.
Single Parents - "Ketchup" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After learning that Angie’s ex Derek (played by Adam Brody) lives near Space Camp, Will convinces Angie to confront him about leaving her when she was pregnant, which results in a rowdy and awkward encounter between the three of them. Meanwhile, Poppy internally struggles with who she truly has romantic feelings for.
What We Do in the Shadows - "The Trial" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
Thursday, May 9
The Big Bang Theory - "The Maternal Inclusion" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Leonard is pleasantly surprised when Beverly (Christine Baranski) comes to visit and she’s genuinely kind to him, until he finds out the real reason she’s there. Also, Denise and Stuart overstay their welcome at the Wolowitz house.
Young Sheldon - "A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The Coopers help Pastor Jeff (Matt Hobby) through a rough patch in his marriage. Also, Sheldon pressures church members for donations when Mary takes him to work for a day.
Mom - "Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Christy has trouble enjoying her sober birthday when she learns her sponsor, Nora (Yvette Nicole Brown), is moving away. Also, an argument leads Bonnie and Adam to make a hasty decision.
Life in Pieces - "Sonogram Frog Rub Family" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After Tim has a heart attack, he becomes super clingy and annoys the entire family. Also, Greg and Jen make a pact to keep their baby’s gender a secret; Sophia’s new pet frog turns out to be a dangerous species; and Matt and Colleen receive news about their impending adoption.
Superstore - "Scanners" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Dina (Lauren Ash) agrees to play the bad guy when corporate forces Amy (America Ferrera) to cut everyone’s hours. Meanwhile, Jonah (Ben Feldman) and the other employees play an elaborate game of laser tag with the store’s new scanners, and Mateo (Nico Santos) makes a startling discovery about Marcus (guest star Jon Barinholtz).
Superstore - "#Cloud9Fail" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a photo of a mess at store 1217 goes viral, Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) try to use it to their advantage, while Dina (Lauren Ash) starts hunting for the anonymous tweeter. And with money tight now that their hours have been cut back, Mateo (Nico Santos), Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom), Garrett (Colton Dunn), and Glenn (Mark McKinney) sell their personal items in the store.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Cinco de Mayo" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
In order to distract Terry from the stress of his upcoming lieutenant’s exam, Jake, Holt and the squad decide to hold the annual Halloween Heist on a new date, Cinco de Mayo.
Abby's - "Soda Gun" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Abby and Bill hire a professional repairman to the fix the broken soda gun that Fred installed, they’re surprised by the repercussions. James takes a stab at the emergency plan for the bar.
Better Things - "Get Lit" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Sam chaperones and Frankie slams.
Friday, May 10
Last Man Standing - "A Moving Finale" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mandy and Kyle are hesitant to move out of the Baxter household and into their own place.
The Cool Kids - "The Friend-aversary" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Hank, Charlie and Sid prepare their friend-iversary party and don't include Margaret.
Saturday, May 11
Game Shakers - "Breaking Bad News" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Game Shakers have to figure out how to break the news to Dub that they broke his expensive new television.
Cousins for Life - "Service for the Service" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
With the help of Doggsie's, the family works together to raise money to send care packages to military personnel overseas; when they are left to run the restaurant alone, they find themselves in over their heads.
Sunday, May 12
The Simpsons - "Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Homer's work cuts children's health care benefits, Marge turns to buying healing crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart's ADD; Bart begins to succeed in school, prompting Marge to open her own crystals empire and sell to mothers at school.
Bob's Burgers - "Yes Without My Zeke" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Zeke gets into trouble, the Belcher kids and Jimmy Jr. try to prevent him from being sent to a disciplinary school; Tina tries to thwart their mission, so she can have Jimmy Jr. to herself; Randy rents out Bob's Burgers to shoot a film.
Family Guy - "Adam West High" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Brian's proposition to rename Quahog's high school "Adam West High," to honor the late Mayor West, is successful, he feels encouraged to run for office as Quahog's new mayor; the race takes a turn when Quagmire campaigns against Brian.
Family Guy - "Dead Dog Walking" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian's marriage to Jess is not what he envisioned; at Peter's suggestion, Brian lets himself go, causing Jess to make a surprising decision.
Saturday, May 04, 2019
SitcomsOnline Digest: Pluto TV Adds Special Versions of Popular Viacom Channels; Perfect Strangers to Finish on DVD
- Pluto TV, the free linear streaming service, has added several Pluto TV versions of popular Viacom channels, which feature different programming and lineups than the cable TV versions but still have plenty of your favorites from those channels. (Variety)
- If you've got $6 million, then you can buy the house used for the exterior on Full House, but you might be disappointed to find out that the inside looks nothing like the studio set used for the show. (The Mercury News)
- Kenan Thompson says he isn't leaving Saturday Night Live, even though he has a lot of projects in the works. (Deadline)
- Sony has named a building on their studio lot after Norman Lear. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Not only has black-is been renewed for another season, it appears to be becoming sort of a franchise for ABC. (SitcomsOnline)
HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

- We never quite knew if this would ever come, but Warner Archive is finally completing Perfect Strangers on DVD with Perfect Strangers - The Complete Seventh and Eighth Seasons. It will be released on May 28.
WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 4 - MAY 10)
- Decades as a binge of The Streets of San Francisco this weekend.
- Adam Sandler returns to Saturday Night Live roots as host tonight on NBC.
- The Dick Van Dyke Show returns to MeTV on Sunday night.
- Netflix has a new animated comedy, Tuca & Bertie, coming on Friday.
Friday, May 03, 2019
Fri-Yay: Ramy Gets 2nd Season on Hulu; ABC Orders black-ish and Spinoff mixed-ish for 2019-20

by Vincent
This week, Hulu renewed Ramy for a second season. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the series, it's a comedy in the style of Master of None or Louie revolving around a young Muslim man living in New Jersey. The series was created by Ramy Youssef as a semi-autobiographical look at his own life growing up as a Muslim man and entering the entertainment industry. It premiered to widespread critical acclaim, and was promptly given a second season renewal by the streaming network.
Ramy is a really smart, funny, and well-crafted comedy, and now that a second season has already been confirmed I'd definitely recommend checking it out. It tells a really original and fresh point of view, which is something I'm noticing is becoming a bit of a trend with Hulu comedies. Between Shrill and Ramy, as well as the surprisingly addictive Future Man, Hulu seems like the place for originally-crafted and author-focused comedy right now, and I'd definitely say the streaming service has figured out a format that works for it. I'm eager to see if Hulu can continue this trend, and happy it seems to be giving all of these series a chance to find audiences.

The Johnsons will be back for Season 6 of black-ish, as The ABC Television Network announced it is picking up the acclaimed comedy for the 2019-2020 season. In addition, ABC will expand the award-winning black-ish franchise even further, with the network giving an early series order to mixed-ish, a spinoff about Rainbow Johnson's experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the '80s. The back-door pilot episode "Becoming Bow" of mixed-ish airing inside black-ish, originally scheduled to air May 7, will now be held for next season (2019-20). Bless This Mess original episode "The Predators," will now air in the 9:00 p.m. time slot that night, followed by a repeat from earlier this season at 9:30pm, so black-ish is preempted.
In mixed-ish, Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the '80s and the constant dilemmas they had to face over whether to assimilate or stay true to themselves. Bow's parents Paul and Alicia decide to move from a hippie commune to the suburbs to better provide for their family. As her parents struggle with the challenges of their new life, Bow and her siblings navigate a mainstream school in which they're perceived as neither black nor white. This family's experiences illuminate the challenges of finding one's own identity when the rest of the world can’t decide where you belong. The series stars Arica Himmel as Bow Johnson, Tika Sumpter as Alicia Johnson, Christina Anthony as Denise, Mykal-Michelle Harris as Santamonica Johnson and Ethan Childress as Johan Johnson.
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Hulu 2019 Upfront; Suits and Spinoff to Air Back-to-Back

During the Hulu '19 Presentation at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, executives took the stage to reveal the company's continued rapid growth, announce original programming and exclusive talent deals that expand Hulu's content offering, and unveil new brand initiatives, advertising products and user experience enhancements that bolster its goal of becoming the #1 choice for TV, in and out of the home. The Spirits of Vengeance are coming! In an expanded partnership, Marvel Television will bring two new live-action series to Hulu from a unique corner of the Marvel universe. The iconic adventures into fear properties, Marvel's Ghost Rider and Marvel's Helstrom are slated to debut on Hulu in 2020. Emmy® and Golden Globe Award-winning actress and producer Nicole Kidman and Emmy® Award-winning producer Bruna Papandrea will adapt the latest book by New York Times best-selling author Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers, for Hulu via their respective production companies, Blossom Films and Made Up Stories. Emmy® Award-winner David E. Kelley and John Henry Butterworth will co-showrun and co-write the series.
The company confirmed an order for The Dropout, a limited series executive produced and starring Kate McKinnon, inspired by the ABC News podcast on the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. Following the success of Hulu's 2019 new comedy slate, the platform has ordered second seasons of Pen15, Ramy and previously announced, Shrill. All three new series broke through by generating passionate fan bases and critical reception; each series currently rank in the Top 25 TV Shows of 2019 on Metacritic. And finally, in a new two-year partnership announced, tastemaker, trendsetter and recent TIME 100 Most Influential People honoree, Chrissy Teigen, will bring her trademark style to Hulu to develop Original content for the platform.

This summer, one story will come to an end as a new one begins. USA Network announced that Suits' ninth and final season, and new spinoff series, Pearson, will premiere back-to-back on Wednesday, July 17 at 9/8c and 10/9c respectively. Both dramas hail from UCP and will have 10-episode seasons. Pearson centers around the world of recently disbarred NYC powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) as she adjusts to down and dirty Chicago politics. Newly appointed as Chicago Mayor Bobby Novak's (Morgan Spector) right hand fixer, Jessica is quickly embroiled in a crooked and dangerous new world where every action has far-reaching consequences. With her compulsion to win, Jessica is forced to reconcile her unstoppable drive with her desire to do the right thing - two things very much at odds.
This new ensemble drama hails from UCP and is executive produced by Suits creator and executive producer Aaron Korsh alongside executive producer and showrunner Daniel Arkin. Doug Liman, David Bartis and Gene Klein of Hypnotic (Suits, Impulse), and Kevin Bray and Chris Downey, also serve as executive producers. Additional cast includes: Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill), Simon Kassianides (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Eli Goree (Riverdale), Isabel Arraiza (The Oath) and Chantel Riley (Wynonna Earp).
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Fox Gets Unique Fred Savage Series; BH90210 Gets Shannen Doherty for Revival

Teased on Fox social pages, The Flare is a television drama that now has a very real after-show, called What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage, dedicated to exploring the fandom surrounding the show. The half-hour hybrid comedy/talk show premieres Sunday, June 30 from 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT on Fox. The Flare is based on fictional author TJ Whitford's sci-fi book series, "The Moon is the Sun at Night," which has been a favorite of Savage's since childhood. The book revolves around a solar event and its effects on Earth - specifically, the small, blue-collar town of Milford, IL - and slowly unfolds into a post-apocalyptic battle for human survival. The after-show will feature multiple segments, including authentic sit-down celebrity interviews, set visits to The Flare and interviews with the "cast," as well as discussions with fans and more.

Original Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty is set to join her former co-stars - Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling - for BH90210, Fox's highly anticipated new series airing this summer. For four seasons, Doherty starred as "Brenda Walsh" on the groundbreaking teen drama, but this time when the cast gets back together, it will come with a big twist: the seven former teen idols will be playing heightened versions of themselves in the brand-new serialized drama - with a healthy dose of irreverence - that is inspired by their real lives and relationships with each other.
Having gone their separate ways since the original series ended 19 years ago, Shannen, Jason, Jennie, Ian, Gabrielle, Brian and Tori reunite when one of them suggests it's time to get a Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot up and running. But getting it going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself. What will happen when first loves, old romances, friends and frenemies come back together, as this iconic cast - whom the whole world watched grow up together - attempts to continue from where they left off?
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
CBS Announces Big Bang Special on Finale Night; Showtime Gets 2nd Season of Black Monday with Don Cheadle

CBS announces the new special Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell, to air following the one-hour series finale of The Big Bang Theory, as well as the second season finale of Young Sheldon, Thursday, May 16 from 9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. During this 30-minute special retrospective, series stars Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco take viewers behind the scenes of the longest-running multi-camera comedy series in television history. In the special, Galecki and Cuoco will lead fans on a trip down memory lane, sharing some of the best-kept backstage secrets and personal memories from the past 12 years. They will reveal their favorite moments playing beloved characters Leonard and Penny, and revisit some of the most memorable stories from "The Big Bang Theory Stage." In addition, the special will feature a tour of the iconic sets, including Leonard and Sheldon's apartment. This special farewell will include unforgettable clips and interviews to celebrate this beloved series. After a record-breaking 279 episodes, the series finale of The Big Bang Theory will air on Thursday, May 16 from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The sitcom stars Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch. It is executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, Steven Molaro and Steve Holland. The series is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Showtime announced today that it has picked up a second season of its series Black Monday. The comedy about a motley crew of underdogs causing the worst stock market crash in the history of Wall Street stars and is executive produced by Emmy(R) nominee and Golden Globe(R) winner Don Cheadle. Two-time Tony(R) Award nominee and Grammy(R) winner Andrew Rannells (Girls) and Regina Hall (Girls Trip) star in and produce the series. Black Monday is created by showrunners and executive producers David Caspe (Happy Endings) and Jordan Cahan (My Best Friend's Girl). Emmy(R) nominees Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Preacher, Superbad, Future Man) serve as executive producers. Black Monday will resume production on 10 episodes later this year for a 2020 debut on the network. The series takes viewers back to October 19, 1987 - aka Black Monday. To this day, no one knows who "caused it" ... until now. It's the fictional story of how a group of outsiders took on the blue-blood, old-boys club of Wall Street and ended up crashing the world's largest financial system, a Lamborghini limousine and the glass ceiling.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Disney Channel's Just Roll With It Premieres in June; Alyssa Milano Launches Podcast

Breaking through the pack, the ambitious new series Just Roll With It blends improvisational comedy with a family sitcom to seize an audacious opportunity that allows the studio audience to vote on the direction of key scenes, throughout the filming, while the actors are backstage. When the actors return to the stage, they have no idea what's coming at them. A feat of planning and physical production each episode, the comedy series was created and is executive produced by Adam Small and Trevor Moore (Disney's Walk the Prank) with a production crew led by Skot Bright (Disney's Walk the Prank). Just Roll With It will be previewed Friday, June 14 from 9:45-10:15 p.m. EDT/PDT, before its official premiere Wednesday, June 19 from 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT, on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.
Two adult actors who intuitively know what's funny to kids - Tobie Windham (Disney's Walk the Prank) and Suzi Barrett (Upright Citizens Brigade comedy group, Disney's Kirby Buckets) - play fun-loving newlyweds Byron and Rachel. Byron is an on-air radio personality on BEATZ 101 and Rachel is a decorated military veteran who now produces his daily show in their hometown of Akron, Ohio. Talented young actors Ramon Reed (Disney's The Lion King on Broadway) and Kaylin Hayman (One Day at a Time) play preteen stepsiblings Owen Blatt and Blair Bennett, polar opposites who must now somehow learn to be harmonious siblings.
At unpredictable intervals unknown to the cast or audience, the scripted action is suddenly interrupted by the sound of a foghorn. The actors are sequestered backstage while the studio audience uses electronic voting devices at their seats to select which of the three comedic scenarios they would like to see take place next. After votes are cast, the crew quickly resets and the actors return to the stage to continue the unscripted scene, improvising throughout it.

Alyssa Milano, actress, activist and of course a friend to this website, is coming out with a new project today. The trailer for Alyssa Milano's new podcast, Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry has been released. The weekly podcast launches today (Monday, April 29) and will tackle social, political and cultural issues from the perspective of unapologetic guests while highlighting activists doing amazing work and grassroots efforts throughout the country. The podcast will focus on shaping narratives and changing hearts and minds to bridge the ideologies of a divided nation. Milano has spoken with many guests including VP Joe Biden, Congressman Ro Khanna, Frances Fisher, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Congresswoman Jayapal, Manuel Oliver, and many more. Future interviews include Stacey Abrams, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Terry Crews. She continues to use her voice and platform to advocate for social justice, fairness and equality. Sorry Not Sorry, is a natural outgrowth of her passion for so many important causes.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Saturday, August 29
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Heartbreak and the Refuge of the Downtrodden" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie, Mandy and the family do their best to lift Connor’s spirits during a rough patch while Connor tries to figure out a plan for his life.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)
Saturday, August 29 and August 30
- Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) and Will Ferrell (The Hawk/The Office) - Amy and Will bond over their box office bomb on a repeat of The Weekend View on ABC News Live at 7:30am.
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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