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Meet The Flintstones on MeTV! America's first family of animated comedy is coming to the MeTV Network! Premiering on Monday, September 30, 2019 - fifty-nine years to the day from its very first telecast - The Flintstones will air on MeTV weeknights, with back-to-back episodes starting at 6PM ET | 5PM CT. Yes, that means Bedrock and Mayberry are now neighbors. For the first time since the prehistoric era, Fred and Wilma, Barney and Betty and the rest of the gang are back on national broadcast network TV. So get ready to rock... Bedrock!

When The Flintstones premiered in the fall of 1960 on ABC, it shook up television like a slab of dinosaur ribs slapped on the side of a car. Never before had there been a primetime, cartoon sitcom. Additionally, it was the first animated series to earn a nomination for the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. The cartoon featured the voice talents of familiar MeTV faces such as Bea Benaderet (Petticoat Junction) and Howard Morris (The Andy Griffith Show). More info on the MeTV Fall 2019 is still to come, so stay tuned, but now you all know The Flintstones is the center piece of the Fall schedule! The Flintstones has aired on cable for years on TBS/TNT and then later on sister Turner nets Cartoon Network and Boomerang.

With production set to begin this August, Penelope Ann Miller (Riverdale, American Crime) and Mia Kirshner (Star Trek: Discovery, The L Word) have signed on to headline Lifetime's upcoming movie The College Admissions Scandal, following the story of over 50 wealthy and elite families that tried to cheat the college admissions system. The College Admissions Scandal will debut this fall, as part of Lifetime's "Ripped From the Headlines" movie slate which includes Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter, Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story and Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story.

The College Admissions Scandal follows two wealthy mothers, Caroline (Miller), a sought after interior designer and Bethany (Kirshner), an owner of a successful financial services firm, who share an obsession with getting their teenagers into the best possible college. When charismatic college admissions consultant Rick Singer (Michael Shanks, Stargate: Atlantis, Saving Hope) offers a side door into the prestigious institutions of their dreams, Caroline and Bethany willingly partake with visions of coveted acceptance letters in their heads. But when Singer cooperates with the FBI and pleads guilty, the mothers who risked everything for their kids, must face the consequences of their crimes and the loss of trust and respect from their families.

The College Admissions Scandal is produced by Varsity Films Inc. The film is executive produced by Gail Katz. Adam Salky will direct from a script by Stephen Tolkin.

For Disneyphiles everywhere, Freeform will air beloved Disney classics from Disney-Pixar's Toy Story to Disney's The Jungle Book (2016) and everything in between during the month of September as they celebrate "30 Days of Disney." Each week (Monday through Friday) in September will be themed to highlight the best of Disney villains, singalongs, pirates and sheroes. Each weekend will also be jam-packed with more of your favorite Disney films.

Sept. 2-Sept. 6 is "Villains Week," featuring such classics as Disney's Maleficent, Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991) and Disney's The Lion King (1994).
Sept. 9-Sept. 13 is all about Pirates and adventures with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and more of Jack Sparrow's escapades.
Sept. 16-Sept. 20 is "Singalong Week" and will have you belting out celebrated Disney songs from Disney's The Princess and the Frog, High School Musical, Newsies: The Broadway Musical and more. Selected movies will feature on-screen lyrics to help you immerse yourself in your own musical experience.
Sept. 23-Sept. 27 fans can root for their favorite Sheroes in such movies as Disney's Moana and Disney's Zootopia, among more of your Disney faves.

Freeform will give viewers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the new lands at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California with a two-hour special, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits, premiering Sunday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the immersive and exclusive television event will allow audiences to explore the epic new lands and learn more about how this new planet of Batuu came to life. With celebrity guests including Kaley Cuoco, Keegan-Michael Key, Jay Leno, Sarah Hyland, Miles Brown and more, Walt Disney Imagineers and Disney Cast Members share how they helped bring Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to life with fascinating insider details. The special will follow Neil Patrick Harris as he meets up with Keegan-Michael Key for some laughs in Oga's Cantina and takes a tour of Batuu. Sarah Hyland learns about the tensions between the First Order and the Resistance and creates her own droid at the Droid Depot. Jay Leno explores Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, inside and out, and Kaley Cuoco takes a special sneak peek inside the incredible upcoming attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

Get ready to hear your favorite stars when a top-notch roster of guest voices line up this season for the return of Fox's Animation Domination, beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, on The Simpsons at 8:00PM ET/PT, all-new series Bless the Harts at 8:30 PM ET/PT, Bob's Burgers at its new time of 9:00PM ET/PT and Family Guy at its new later time of 9:30PM ET/PT.

The 31st season of The Simpsons, the longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, will feature a multitude of guest voices, including singer, songwriter, record producer and pianist John Legend, his wife, supermodel and author Chrissy Teigen (Lip Sync Battle), and Zach Woods (Silicon Valley). Additional guest voices this season include Fortune Feimster (Life in Pieces), Asia Kate Dillon (John Wick 3, Billions), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Scott Bakula (NCIS: New Orleans) and directors Joseph and Anthony Russo (Avengers: Endgame). As previously announced, John Mulaney (Saturday Night Live), Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall also are heard this season.

Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award winner Emily Spivey (The Last Man on Earth, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live) and featuring an all-star voice cast of comedy stars, including Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell and Ike Barinholtz, Bless the Harts is a new half-hour animated comedy that follows the Harts, a Southern family that is always broke, and forever struggling to make ends meet. They one day hope to achieve the American dream, but they're already rich - in friends, family and laughter. Notable recurring guest voices throughout the first season include Fortune Feimster, Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen and Drew Tarver.

Recently nominated for its eighth Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, the fan-favorite series Bob's Burgers returns for a momentous 10th season, and the beloved Belchers are back, along with some notable guest stars. Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) returns as Linda's sister, Gayle, in this season's premiere episode; Sarah Silverman and Laura Silverman return as The Pesto Twins; and Jenny Slate returns as Tammy Larsen. This season will also feature returning guest voices from Bless the Harts' Jillian Bell, Billy Eichner (The Lion King 2019), Jim Gaffigan, Max Greenfield, Kathryn Hahn, Thomas Lennon and Damon Wayans Jr.

Cult-favorite animated series Family Guy returns for a 17th season with new adventures and hijinks for the Griffin Clan and all their friends in the town of Quahog, RI. In the season premiere, guest voices Bryan Cranston and Niecy Nash return as Peter's (Seth MacFarlane) bosses. Additional guest voices this season include singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, Mike Judge, Hank Azaria, Danny Trejo, Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, Christopher Meloni and Nat Faxon.

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 12-16, 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, August 11

• Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Catch Sherri on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm and repeated at 11pm on Bravo.

Monday, August 12

• Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Watch Whitney on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Marc visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Judy Greer (Kidding/Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided) - Judy is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Anna Chlumsky (Veep) - Anna appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
• Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill and the cast of IT Chapter Two are guests on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Jillian Bell (Bless the Harts/Workaholics) - Jillian talks about Brittany Runs a Marathon on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am, on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Kelly Ripa (Hope & Faith) - Kelly is a guest on Jerry O on select Fox stations, so check your local listings.
• Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on a repeat of Pickler & Ben, so check your local listings.
• Chris Lowell (GLOW/Enlisted) - Chris talks about season three of GLOW on the BUILD Series at 3pm.

Tuesday, August 13

• Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Catch Henry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Jada Pinkett Smith (A Different World) - Jada drops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Danny McBride (Vice Principals/Eastbound & Down) - Danny visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Betty Gilpin (GLOW/Nurse Jackie) - Betty appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She will also be on the BUILD Series at 2:15pm.
• Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish) - Yara is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
• Brett Gelman (Fleabag/Married/Another Period/Go On) - Brett talks about Fleabag and Stranger Things on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
• Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
• Brian Austin Green (Anger Management/Freddie) - Brian talks about BH90210 on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on the BUILD Series at 4pm.
• Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) and Tori Spelling (Mystery Girls/So Notorious) - Jennie and Tori talk about BH90210 on Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Jim is a guest on Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) and Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Alison and Marc talk about season three of GLOW on the BUILD Series at 2:15pm.

Wednesday, August 14

• Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Watch Jim on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Jillian Bell (Bless the Harts/Workaholics) - Jillian visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Alison stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Jada Pinkett Smith (A Different World) - Jada drops by Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm. She also talks about Angel Has Fallen on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
• Ron Funches (Powerless/Undateable) - Ron is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me!/Hope and Gloria), Ryan Hansen (Bad Judge/Bad Teacher/Party Down) and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Barry/The Good Place/Downward Dog)- Kristen, Enrico, Ryan and Kirby talk about Veronica Mars on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney visits Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
• Ron Howard (Happy Days/The Andy Griffith Show) - Ron is a guest on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will talks about Aladdin on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy talks about Wine Country on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• Brett Gelman (Fleabag/Married/Another Period/Go On) - Brett talks about Stranger Things and Fleabag on People Now at 12pm and on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
• John Travolta (The Fanatic) - John talks about The Fanatic on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
• Piper Perabo (Turn Up Charlie) - Piper talks about Angel Has Fallen on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
• Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
• Pauly Shore (Pauly) - Pauly is a guest on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta appears on Jerry O on select Fox stations, so check your local listings. She also talks about Good Boys on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.

Thursday, August 15

• David Alan Grier (The Cool Kids/The Carmichael Show/Bad Teacher/Life with Bonnie/DAG) - Catch David on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• John Travolta (Welcome Back, Kotter) - John stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Adam DeVine (Workaholics/Modern Family) - Adam visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm 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.
• Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole drops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Natalie Morales (Abby's) - Natalie appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
• Jeff Garlin (The Goldbergs/Curb Your Enthusiasm) - Jeff is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Alison stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about GLOW on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
• Brian Austin Green (Anger Management/Freddie) - Brian is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
• Idris Elba (Turn Up Charlie) - Idris chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Boris Kodjoe (The Last Man on Earth/Second Time Around) - Boris appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig visits LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory/Roseanne/Billy/American Dreamer) - Johnny talks about The Conners on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Jay Ellis (Insecure/The Game) - Jay is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
• Leah Remini (Kevin Can Wait/The Exes/Family Tools/The King of Queens) - Leah will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
• Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show/Cosby) - Phylicia talks about David Makes a Man on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Tia Mowry (Family Reunion/Instant Game/The Game/Sister, Sister) - Tia talks about Family Reunion on Access Live, so check your local listings.

Friday, August 16

• Lenny Clarke (Are You There, Chelsea?/It's All Relative/The Job/The John Larroquette Show/Lenny) - Watch Lenny on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Billy Eichner (Difficult People) - Billy appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Mark Hamill (The Texas Wheelers) - Mark is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony/Happyish/Trophy Wife) - Bradley appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Niecy Nash (Getting On/The Soul Man/Reno 911!) - Niecy talks about When They See Us on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Tate Donovan (Partners) - Tate appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Christopher Abbott (Girls) - Christopher is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri appears on a repeat of The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
• Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette guest co-hosts a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
• Loretta Devine (Family Reunion/The Carmichael Show) - Loretta talks about Family Reunion on Couch Surfing at 8am.
• Leah Remini (Kevin Can Wait/The Exes/Family Tools/The King of Queens) - Leah will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
• Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon talks about Sextuplets on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
• Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace prepares a warm, zesty zoodle salad on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
• Marilu Henner (Evening Shade/Taxi) - Marilu appears on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.

All listings are subject to change. Visit our blog and main site for daily updated listings. Leave us comments on our message board or Tweet/Facebook us to let us know what you think of this Sunday feature! We do listen!

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, August 11

Last Man Standing - "Giving Mike the Business" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man's future; Vanessa is elated when she thinks Mandy and Kyle are trying to have a baby.

Family Guy - "Family Guy Lite" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a mishap at work, Peter decides to take his health more seriously and diet with the help of Quagmire, Joe and Cleveland; Lois tries to write a romantic fantasy novel.

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Monday, August 12

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Malcolm's Job" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Tina agrees to give Grover piano lessons and her son Malcolm lands a job in retail sales, neither Butler has a first day that goes quite according to plan.

The Big Bang Theory - "The Confirmation Polarization" (CBS, 8:30PM 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.

The Big Bang Theory - "The Meteorite Manifestation" (CBS, 9:00PM 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.

Mom - "Puzzle Club and a Closet Party" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Christy and Wendy help Jill clean out her closet, which turns out to be a bigger job than expected, and Bonnie, Marjorie and Tammy take up a new hobby.

In The Cut - "Used to Be My Homie" (Bounce TV, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jay feels out of the loop when Smitty's old friend comes to town; Kenny becomes jealous of Angelique's male friend.

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Tuesday, August 13

Bless This Mess - "The Chicken and the Goat" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After weeks of researching soil revitalization and coming up with a wonderful plan to make their farm successful, Rio and Mike are forced to find a new strategy when the weather forecast is not in their favor. As Mike tries to focus on addressing the dead soil, Rio attempts to connect with new neighbors at the Bowman’s potluck but ends up spicing up her romantic relationship with Mike instead.

black-ish - "Black History Month" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dre is upset after he learns that Jack and Diane are getting the same surface-level education about Black History Month that he got when he was growing up. After taking it up with the twins’ teacher, he is asked to present at the assembly and wants to bring Black history to life.

The Detour - "The Same" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
In order to save his family, Nate ends up on a Russian bride tour.

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Wednesday, August 14

Younger - "Millennial's Next Top Model" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Millennial deals with the fallout of the Debutante Ball. Liza is pulled into a media frenzy, led by a publicity-hungry Quinn Tyler. Maggie dates against type. Kelsey and Zane reset.

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Thursday, August 15

The Big Bang Theory - "The Donation Oscillation" (CBS, 8:00PM 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.” Keith Carradine returns as Penny’s father, Wyatt.

Young Sheldon - "A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Mary’s faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally.

Baskets - "Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Christine has trouble getting her apple pie past security.

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Friday, August 16

American Housewife - "Baby Crazy" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Viv asks Katie to take Violet for the night so she and Alan can discuss reconciling but is caught off guard when Greg is hit with a bout of baby fever. Meanwhile, Taylor tricks Oliver into helping her when Luther eats an expensive pair of earrings.

Fresh Off the Boat - "Fresh Off the RV" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Honey and Marvin celebrate the birth of their baby, Jessica’s book is finally released, and she’s optimistically looking forward to a book store reading that’s been set up by her publisher to help boost sales. Louis is so excited to promote the book across the country that he buys an RV from Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who owns an RV dealership which is managed by underappreciated Calvin (Jaleel White, “Family Matters”). Meanwhile, Emery and Evan are concerned about Eddie after Nicole tells him that she’s moving to New York, and he seems completely unfazed about losing his best friend.

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Saturday, August 17

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons' (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Hosted by television icon Norman Lear and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, directed by 10-time Emmy® winner James Burrows and produced by Sony Pictures Television, the special takes viewers down memory lane, recreating an original episode from each of the Emmy Award-winning series. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/22/19)

Star power includes Woody Harrelson (Archie Bunker), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson), Kerry Washington (Helen Willis), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic), Will Ferrell (Tom Willis), Marla Gibbs reprising her original role (Florence Johnston), Ike Barinholtz (Meathead), Sean Hayes (Mr. Lorenzo), Amber Stevens West (Jenny Willis Jefferson), Jovan Adepo (Lionel Jefferson), Anthony Anderson (Uncle Henry), Stephen Tobolowsky (Mr. Bentley), Jackée Harry (Diane Stockwell), Fran Bennett (Mother Jefferson) and a musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.

All About "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After the star-studded sitcom special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’” “Nightline” will take a special look at the cultural and historical significance of the two iconic series. Participants in the sitcom special along with modern-day comedians, television stars and journalists reminisce about each show’s groundbreaking impact and legacy.

The prime-time special features interviews with “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” creator Norman Lear; host and executive producer Jimmy Kimmel and stars Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Jackée Harry, Ellie Kemper and Kerry Washington; comedians and actors Raven-Symoné, David Alan Grier, Lil’ Rel and John Amos; original “The Jeffersons” cast member Marla Gibbs; and journalists Deborah Roberts, Chris Connelly, Marc Lamont Hill and Joe Levy.

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Sunday, August 18

Last Man Standing - "One Flew Into the Empty Nest" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Vanessa wants to board a foreign exchange student, Mike must work overtime to impress her father; Kristen and Ryan try to remain cool when Boyd invites a girl over.

Last Man Standing - "Bride of Prankenstein" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mike and Chuck find the perfect target for a prank while working late to set up a security system at the store on Halloween; Mandy, Kyle, Kristen and Ryan hold a séance.

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

by Vincent

We live in the age of Peak TV, meaning that there's more television on more platforms than ever before. Yes, everyone is making original programming these days, from cable networks to streaming services and even to social media sites. That means great programming can come from some very unlikely places - and one of the biggest provider of quality sitcoms lately has been from Pop TV, formerly known as the TV Guide Network. Yes, the channel whose main purpose was once to tell you what was on the other channels may be on its way to becoming a home of great, high-quality sitcoms.

Right now, Pop TV's effort is spearheaded by Schitt's Creek, which is a family sitcom that has gradually become a fan favorite and accumulated a fan-base due to its quick wit, strong writing and excellent cast performances. The hype has been gradually building over the past few years, to the point that the series was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series this year. It's enough to make Pop TV powerful enough that people are certainly paying attention to it - and that may even increase with the acquisition of One Day at a Time, another fan and critically beloved series that will be airing on the network next fall. Additionally, Pop TV's Florida Girls is another series that has garnered critical attention this summer. The new comedy series, created by Laura Shinn, is a low-key comedy series about working class women in Florida, and yet it also has some of the snappiest comedy writing on television right now. It's another testament to the fact that great comedy could be found anywhere - even, and maybe especially, on the former TV Guide Network.

In a late-night first, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is getting into the gridiron groove with five telecasts that will follow the fall's most exciting sports event, NBC's Sunday Night Football. The first post-Sunday Night Football show will air Sept. 8 at approx. 12:05am ET following a prime AFC match-up when the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Foxborough, Mass., to take on the World Champion New England Patriots (and late local news). On the west coat, the specials will air at 10:00pm PT. Guests for the first telecast will include Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan, who will share a clip of their new film, Just Mercy. In addition, Kelly Clarkson will appear to discuss her latest project, the daytime series The Kelly Clarkson Show, and singer Kane Brown will perform. The other four "Tonight Show" Sunday telecasts are Oct. 6, 20, 27 and Dec. 1. The Tonight Show will air all five nights following late local news. Check local listings for specific times/markets.

Additionally, the show will broadcast an entire week live on Sept. 23-27, which is the opening week of the new fall season. Fallon recently hosted two live shows from its home studio at 30 Rock after the first Democratic presidential primary debates on June 26 and 27. Prior to that, live telecasts aired following Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl XLIX.

This Labor Day, take a break at Archie's! Antenna TV is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Archie Bunker's Place with a marathon of 40 classic episodes airing on Monday, September 2, 2019 beginning at 7am ET. Antenna TV's Archie Bunker's Place 40th Anniversary Marathon will include classic episodes featuring guest stars Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles, Reggie Jackson, and Meathead (Rob Reiner) himself. Archie Bunker's Place regularly airs on Antenna TV Weeknights 7pm ET/4pm PT & 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT.

Award-winning musical legend Mariah Carey will lend her iconic voice and songwriting talents to the theme song of mixed-ish, the newest spinoff of the black-ish franchise coming to ABC this fall. Entitled "In The Mix," the track is written by Carey and produced by Carey and Daniel Moore. Fans can catch the song when the series premieres Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9:00 p.m. EDT on ABC. ABC's mixed-ish will follow Rainbow Johnson as she recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the '80s and the dilemmas they face to acclimate in the suburbs while staying 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 Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Paul Johnson, Tika Sumpter as Alicia Johnson, Christina Anthony as Denise, Arica Himmel as Bow Johnson, Ethan William Childress as Johan Johnson, Mykal-Michelle Harris as Santamonica Johnson and Gary Cole as Harrison.

FX has ordered a fourth season of its Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) award winning hit comedy series Atlanta. Production of seasons three (previously ordered on 6/7/18) and four - both eight episodes each - are scheduled to begin next spring. Created by Donald Glover, Atlanta is executive produced by Glover, Paul Simms, Dianne McGunigle, Stephen Glover and Hiro Murai. Atlanta is produced by FX Productions.

Through its first two seasons, Atlanta has won five Emmy(R) Awards as well as two Golden Globe(R) Awards, two AFI awards, Peabody, PGA, WGA, TCA, NAACP and Critics' Choice Awards. The second season, Atlanta Robbin' Season, was hailed as the best show on television. In Atlanta Robbin' Season, two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. "Earn Marks" (Donald Glover) is a young manager trying to get his cousin's career off the ground. "Alfred Miles" (Brian Tyree Henry) is a new hot rapper trying to understand the line between real life and street life. "Darius" (Lakeith Stanfield) is Alfred's right-hand man and visionary. "Van" (Zazie Beetz) is Earn's best friend and the mother of Earn's daughter.

Netflix and Walden Media today announced Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, American Woman) and Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains) have been cast in the upcoming live-action comedy series The Baby-Sitters Club. In the series adaptation, Silverstone will play Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer, the mother of Kristy Thomas and love interest of Watson Brewer, played by Feuerstein. Based on Ann M. Martin's best-selling book series, The Baby-Sitters Club is a contemporary original series that will follow the friendship and babysitting adventures of five best friends -Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, Stacey McGill, and Dawn Schafer - in Stoneybrook, Connecticut.

Production has begun on the single-camera family show in Vancouver. The family-friendly adaptation comes from Walden Media and Michael De Luca, who will executive produce. Rachel Shukert (GLOW) will serve as showrunner, Lucy Kitada and Naia Cucukov will serve as executive producers and Lucia Aniello (Broad City) will serve as director and executive producer. The series author Ann M. Martin will also produce alongside Aniello's Paulilu Productions. There is a 10-episode order.

ABC announced a dynamic upcoming lineup from the network's late-night host Jimmy Kimmel at the Television Critics Association event. Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to Brooklyn, New York, for five original shows starting Monday, Oct. 21. The Emmy Award(R)-nominated show will tape in front of a live studio audience from the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House. Then this winter, Kimmel will once again team up with television icon Norman Lear and executive producers Brent Miller, Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux to provide the next installment of the groundbreaking Live in Front of a Studio Audience with a live holiday special event. A third Live in Front of a Studio Audience special will air spring 2020. ABC's Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons premiered on Wednesday, May 22, with an average audience of 10.4 million viewers and earned a 1.8/9 in Adults 18-49 and reached 22.5 million Total Viewers for its original Wednesday airing and Saturday rebroadcast.

Finally, to round out his robust slate of ABC programming, Kimmel will partner with Emmy(R) Award-winning producer Mark Burnett to executive produce Generation Gap, a new game show coming to ABC. This comedy quiz show groups family members of different generations who must work together to answer questions about each other's generations. This "fun for the whole family" show features a wide variety of pop-culture trivia and challenges, such as asking an 8-year-old to finish the famous catchphrase, "Go ahead. Make my BLANK!" Additional details surrounding production and airdates, as well as a host, to be announced at a later date.

The Goldbergs will once again pay tribute to a hit movie from the 1980s, the iconic 1983 film National Lampoon's Vacation, when the comedy has its seventh season premiere, Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, it was announced at the 2019 TCA Summer Press Tour. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu. In the upcoming "Vacation" episode, Beverly insists the family take a road trip to go on vacation to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, before Erica and Barry go off to college. But, like the film, things do not go as planned as they travel across the country. Meanwhile, Erica worries more and more about her relationship with Geoff when he teases "we need to talk" and won't tell her anything until the family returns from their adventure. Anthony Michael Hall and Christie Brinkley will guest star in roles to be announced at a later date. The seventh season stars Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg, Patton Oswalt as voice of adult Adam Goldberg, Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg, Troy Gentile as Barry Goldberg, Hayley Orrantia as Erica Goldberg, Sam Lerner as Geoff Schwartz with George Segal as Pops Solomon and Jeff Garlin as Murray Goldberg.

CW Seed, The CW's free, ad-supported digital network, has acquired off-season streaming rights to Pop TV's Primetime Emmy Award nominated comedy series Schitt's Creek. Seasons one through four of Schitt's Creek is now available to stream on the CW Seed App and CWSeed.com as of yesterday, Sunday, August 4. In Schitt's Creek, a character-driven, half-hour, single-camera scripted comedy series, is co-created by two-time Emmy Award winner Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy. The series' ensemble cast includes Eugene Levy, Emmy Award winner Catherine O'Hara, Daniel Levy, Annie Murphy, four-time Emmy Award winner Chris Elliott, Emily Hampshire, Jennifer Robertson, Noah Reid, Dustin Milligan, Sarah and Karen Robinson. The series follows a wealthy family who suddenly find themselves broke and forced to live in Schitt's Creek, a small town they once bought as a joke. Schitt's Creek will premiere its sixth and final season only on Pop TV in the US in early 2020.

ABC Entertainment and Banijay Studios North America announced that comedy actor Adam Scott is set to host Don't on ABC. Executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, Don't is a comedic physical game show that offers contestants the opportunity to team up with their family and friends for the chance to win a cash prize of up to $100,000 by tackling hilarious tasks each with the simple rule of "DON'T." In each episode, members of the four-person team will strive to accomplish various challenges, such as "Don't Laugh," "Don't Blink" or "Don't Look Back," as they work together to build their bank.

Adam Scott is an award-winning actor, director and producer. Known for his role as Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation," he also starred as Derek in the film Step Brothers and Henry Pollard in the acclaimed Starz sitcom Party Down. Adam can currently be seen in the award-winning HBO series Big Little Lies, which was nominated for a 2017 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials. He's also recurring in NBC's The Good Place, for which he received a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain. This past season, he starred opposite Craig Robinson in the 20th Century Fox TV paranormal-comedy series, Ghosted, that his Getting' Rad Productions also produced.

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 5-9, 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, August 4

• Issa Rae (Insecure) - Catch Issa on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm and repeated at 11pm on Bravo.

Monday, August 5

• Julio Torres (Los Espookys) - Watch Julio on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Geena Davis (Buffalo Bill/Sara/The Geena Davis Show/GLOW) - Geena visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Eva Longoria (Telenovela) and Isabella Moner (100 Things to Do Before High School) - Eva stops by Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm. Eva and Isabella talk about Dora and the Lost City of Gold on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
• Natasha Leggero (Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) - Natasha is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Chelsea is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Don Cheadle (Black Monday/House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Don appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) and Tori Spelling (Mystery Girls/So Notorious) - Jennie and Tori are guests on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. They also talk about BH90210 on the BUILD Series at 5pm.
• Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) - Thomas drops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• 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 a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
• Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri talks about Brian Banks on Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Kevin Cahoon (GLOW) - Kevin talks about season three of GLOW on the BUILD Series at 3:15pm.

Tuesday, August 6

• Dakota Johnson (Ben and Kate) - Catch Dakota on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Jon Lovitz (Mr. Box Office/NewsRadio/Foley Square) - Jon stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samanta Who) - Melissa visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Natalie Morales (Abby's) - Natalie appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
• Nick Kroll (Big Mouth/The League/Cavemen) - Nick is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project) - Fortune is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. He also talks about Jerry O on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
• Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon chats about the film Sextuplets on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your listings) and on the BUILD Series at 3pm.
• Tasha Smith (Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse/The Tom Show/Boston Common) - Tasha talks about TV One's Uncensored on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• JD McCrary (Tyler Perry's The Paynes) - JD is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
• The Cast of Dear White People - Logan Browning, Marque Richardson and Ashley Blaine Featherson are guests on Access LivE, so check your local listings.
• Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) and Tori Spelling (Mystery Girls/So Notorious) - Jennie and Tori talk about BH90210 on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.

Wednesday, August 7

• Josh Gad (The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) - Watch Josh on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) - Phoebe drops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She will also be a guest on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Sandra Bernhard (Roseanne) - Sandra appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
• Joel McHale (Community/The Great Indoors) - Joel stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Betty Gilpin (GLOW/Nurse Jackie) - Betty is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Anna Chlumsky (Veep) - Anna appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
• Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) - Natasha drops by Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
• Kevin Nealon (Man with a Plan/Weeds/Hiller and Diller/Champs) - Kevin is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
• Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Geena Davis (Buffalo Bill/Sara/The Geena Davis Show/GLOW) - Geena discusses the documentary This Changes Everything on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check listings.
• Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry talks about Jerry O on Reality Check at 4:30pm.
• Shia LaBeouf (Even Stevens) - Shia talks about The Peanut Butter Falcon on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. Shia, Dakota Johnson and Zack Gottsagen will be on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
• Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry is a guest on a repeat of Steve, so check your local listings.

Thursday, August 8

• Lil Rel Howery (Rel/The Carmichael Show) - Catch Lil Rel on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
• Niecy Nash (Getting On/The Soul Man/Reno 911!) - Niecy stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Josh Gad (The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) - Josh visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
• Pam Grier (Bless This Mess) - Pam appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
• Sarah Goldberg (Barry) - Sarah is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
• Pete Holmes (Crashing) - Pete is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Tony Rock (Living Biblically/All of Us) - Tony is a panelist on is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
• Eva Longoria (Telenovela) - Eva drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
• Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney talks about the stand-up special Can I Touch It? on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your listings) and on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
• Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - Vanessa guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - Melissa appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany is a guest on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
• Lauren Ash (Superstore/Super Fun Night) - Lauren dishes on that time the firefighters showed up at her house on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
• Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri talks about Brian Banks on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am, on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET and on the BUILD Series at 4pm.
• Jake Lacy (I'm Dying Up Here/The Office/Better with You) - Jake talks about Ode to Joy on the BUILD Series at 1pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.

Friday, August 9

• Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Watch Mindy on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She will also be on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
• Seth Green (Dads/Greg the Bunny) - Seth appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Fred Savage (What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage/The Grinder/Working/The Wonder Years) - Fred stops by LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings. He also talks about What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage on Couch Surfing at 8am.
• The Cast of Modern Family - Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould and Rico Rodriguez are guests on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
• Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry appears on a repeat of The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
• Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
• Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig is hanging with Rach and he's breaking out his Mick Jagger impression on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
• William Shatner ($h*! My Dad Says) - William talks about The UnXplained on People Now at 12pm. He will also be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
• Gabrielle Dennis (Blue Mountain State) - Gabrielle talks about HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show on Access Live, so check your local listings.
• Marsha Mason (Sibs) - Marsha talks about Little Gem on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, August 4

Last Man Standing - "Welcome Baxter" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mike and Vanessa eagerly await Eve's return from the Air Force Academy; Ryan's anxiety about current events leads to a shocking announcement.

Last Man Standing - "Man vs. Myth" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After avoiding expressing emotion after his dad died, Mike finally has the heart-to-heart with Bud that he never had while he was alive; Kristin proposes a new business venture; Mandy gives Kyle a makeover to fit his new corporate job.

The Simpsons - "Woo-Hoo Dunnit" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Lisa's college fund goes missing, the documentary crime series "Deadline Springfield" goes in-depth to solve the case.

Bob's Burgers - "Every Which Way but Goose" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina, discouraged by not being asked to the prom by Jimmy Jr., forms an unhealthy attachment to a goose from the nearby park; Linda joins a dating app to help Gretchen find a match.

Family Guy - "Bri, Robot" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian worries about the legacy he's leaving behind, so Stewie makes a robot duplicate as a living biography.

What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage - "Family" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Fred Savage's wife decides to call into the show to get his attention; actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Rob Corddry stop by the show.

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Monday, August 5

The Big Bang Theory - "The Maternal Conclusion" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
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.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Grover's Birthday" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dave and Gemma’s elaborate plans for Grover’s 7th birthday party go awry, Malcolm and Marty come to the rescue. Also, Calvin’s choice of gift winds up sending one person to the hospital.

In The Cut - "Too Sexy for My Sweats" (Bounce TV, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jay and Cheryl meet the perfect couple with whom to double date, until they learn about their criminal pasts; Percy gives Smitty a makeover while he goes through a mid-life crisis.

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Tuesday, August 6

Bless This Mess - "Pilot" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Newlyweds Rio and Mike drop everything (including their jobs and overbearing mother-in-law) to make the move from big city New York to rural Nebraska in search of a simpler life. They soon realize that becoming farmers isn’t as easy as they planned as they are faced with unexpected challenges.

black-ish - "Black Like Us" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dre and Bow are furious after Diane isn’t lit properly in her class photo. Diane doesn’t want to make it a big deal, but they decide to talk to the principal about the need for sensitivity toward all complexions. Meanwhile, Junior claims there is unspoken colorism within their own family, and things get heated.

The Detour - "The Same" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Nate and Robin chase their kids around the world.

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Wednesday, August 7

grown-ish - "Dreams and Nightmares" (Freeform, 8:00PM ET/PT)
As the gang's sophomore year ends, bottled-up emotions start to unravel.

Florida Girls - "Island Party: Part One" (Pop, 10:00PM ET/PT)
On the eve of Shelby's GED test and Kaitlin's "island party of the year," the girls get a surprise visit from Mandy, whose declaration about the real world and makes Shelby question whether she wants to get her GED at all.

Florida Girls - "Island Party: Part Two" (Pop, 10:30PM ET/PT)
After major setbacks, the girls struggle to pull off Kaitlin's party; Shelby has an existential crisis about her future; Erica teams up with Shelby's mom to scam a pharmacy.

Younger - "The Debu-tant" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Charles wants to take the next step with Liza. Millennial participates in a Debutante Ball for first-time authors.

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Thursday, August 8

The Big Bang Theory - "The Propagation Proposition" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Penny’s ex-boyfriend, Zack (Brian Thomas Smith), and his wife want a baby, but when Zack is infertile, they ask Leonard for help. Also, Koothrappali attempts to mend things with his ex-fiancée, Anu (Rait Gupta).

Young Sheldon - "A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie is thrilled when Veronica (Isabel May) stays at the Coopers’ house for a few days. Also, Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis (Wallace Shawn) celebrate their one-year anniversary.

Baskets - "Grandma's Day" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Chip wants a life plan.

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Friday, August 9

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Saturday, August 10

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Sunday, August 11

Last Man Standing - "Giving Mike the Business" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man's future; Vanessa is elated when she thinks Mandy and Kyle are trying to have a baby.

Family Guy - "Family Guy Lite" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a mishap at work, Peter decides to take his health more seriously and diet with the help of Quagmire, Joe and Cleveland; Lois tries to write a romantic fantasy novel.

Complete TV Listings

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about more content for the HBO Now streaming service, news of a show that won't be rebooted, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

FX Networks announced that its critically acclaimed comedy series Baskets will come to an end with the show's season four finale on Thursday, August 22 on FX. Baskets is executive produced by Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz and Andrea Pett-Joseph, and stars Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and Alex Morris. It is produced by FX Productions. Season four of Baskets continues Thursdays at 10pm. In the three seasons that Baskets has been Emmy Award(R) eligible, Louie Anderson won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated two additional times for his work as loving matriarch "Christine Baskets." In 2017, Zach Galifianakis received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" for his transformation into twin brothers "Chip Baskets" and "Dale Baskets."

Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced Alfonso Ribeiro (America's Funniest Videos) has returned as host of its Catch 21 reboot. Witney Carson (Dancing with the Stars) joins as card dealer, reuniting the former dance partners in a game show first. The half-hour series is anticipated to premiere in Fall 2019. In Catch 21, dealing out larger-than-life playing cards, the host quizzes contestants with general-knowledge questions as they attempt to build the closest hand to 21. Part knowledge, part nerve, and part strategy, every correct answer is a chance to add a card and build a better hand or pass the card and "bust" the competition. In addition, every correct answer gives a player control of the deck and the option of "freezing" their hand to protect themselves from being "busted" later in the round. Putting a familiar twist on a classic game, players match wits and put victory on the line in every round with the turn of a card and the next correct answer.

Ovation TV, America's only arts network, has announced the lineup of legacy episodes from Inside the Actors Studio leading to the new season premiere on October 13. Showcasing a wide range of talented actors and hosted by the incomparable James Lipton, these legacy episodes demonstrate the incredible talent participation and entertaining storytelling of the long-running series. Throughout August and September, the network will air one legacy episode every Sunday at 12pm ET, starting on August 11. An interview with Paul Newman, the first guest of the long-running series which debuted on June 12, 1994, will be the first episode to air on the arts network, with additional legacy episodes airing on Sundays in August and September, all leading up to the new season premiere on October 13 (10pm ET/7pm PT).

As previously announced, Inside the Actors Studio will premiere on Sunday, October 13 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT. In April, Ovation announced that hosts Alec Baldwin and Jane Lynch were interviewing guests Henry Winkler and David Oyelowo respectively. In June, Ovation announced that Kelsey Grammer was interviewing guest James Burrows. The series is currently filming in NYC at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University. Additional names and episode order will be announced at a later date.

FX Networks has ordered A Teacher, a limited series based on Hannah Fidell's feature film of the same name and starring Kate Mara and Nick Robinson. The 10-episode limited series is being produced by FX Productions. A Teacher explores the story behind the mugshot of a female high school teacher caught in an affair with her male student, revealing the complexities and consequences of these illegal relationships. Mara (Pose, House of Cards) and Robinson (Melissa & Joey, Love, Simon, Everything, Everything) star respectively as "Claire," a popular young teacher at a suburban Texas high school, and "Eric," an all-American high school senior.

The limited series is written and directed by Fidell (The Long Dumb Road, 6 Years, A Teacher), who will also serve as an executive producer along with Michael Costigan (Brokeback Mountain, American Gangster) and Jason Bateman of Aggregate Films (Ozark, Outsider), Danny Brocklehurst (Safe, Ordinary Lies) and Kate Mara. Mara is represented by WME, Mosaic, Viewpoint, Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Robinson is represented by UTA, Management 360, Savage Agency and Fred Toczek.

Netflix announced The Big Show Show, a half-hour, multi-cam comedy series starring WWE Superstar The Big Show. Production on the 10-episode series begins in Los Angeles on August 9. Josh Bycel (Happy Endings, Scrubs, American Dad) and Jason Berger (Champaign ILL, Happy Endings, LA to Vegas) will serve as executive producers and showrunners. Susan Levison and Richard Lowell will also serve as executive producers for WWE Studios. The series stars WWE Superstar The Big Show aka Paul Wight (Fighting with My Family, WWE), Allison Munn (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn), Reylynn Caster (American Housewife), Juliet Donenfeld (Pete the Cat) and Lily Brooks O'Briant (The Tick).

When the teenage daughter of The Big Show, a retired world-famous WWE Superstar comes to live with him, his wife and two other daughters, he quickly becomes outnumbered and outsmarted. Despite being 7 feet tall and weighing 400 pounds, he is no longer the center of attention. The Big Show Show is Netflix's latest project with WWE Studios, following the recent announcement of the family film The Main Event. The comedy series joins a growing slate of live-action series featuring kids and teens and made for families, which includes Family Reunion, Malibu Rescue, No Good Nick, Alexa & Katie and the upcoming series The Letter for the King and The Baby-Sitters Club.

CW Seed, The CW's digital network, will launch CW Seed "Live," an ad-supported 24/7 digital linear channel, in late fall of this year. In addition to CW Seed programming, CW Seed "Live" will launch featuring original content provided by PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly through the PeopleTV property. CW Seed "Live" will be available through CWSeed.com and the CW Seed App – which has distribution on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, iOS, Android, Xbox, Chromecast and Android TV – will offer viewers a scheduled, ad-supported, always-on experience with new and current programming from CW Seed, PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly.

CW Seed offers more than 1,000 hours of curated long and short form programming with original series such as award-winning I Ship It and Warner Bros. Animation/Blue Ribbon Content's Constantine: City of Demons, based on the DC characters, as well as beloved series such as J.J. Abrams' Alcatraz, comedian Chris Rock's sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, Matthew Miller's crime drama Forever, Martin Gero and Brendan Gall's The L.A. Complex, Bryan Fuller's Pushing Daisies and Kevin Williamson's The Secret Circle. And, as previously announced, original series Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons from Warner Bros. Animation and Blue Ribbon Content, based on DC characters, and The Pledge, from Saw horror franchise producers Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger, Gulfstream Television and Blue Ribbon Content, will debut later this year.

PeopleTV programming will feature original series and specials, which will encompass celebrity and entertainment news, pop culture, lifestyle and human-interest genres. The original content includes: behind-the-scenes access into magazine cover stories and interviews (PEOPLE Cover Story” and Couch Surfing), popular cast reunions (Entertainment Weekly Cast Reunions) and daily news programming with deep access and analysis (PEOPLE Now and Reality Check).

Here's the story...America has passionately followed HGTV's Brady Bunch journey—from the network's purchase of the world-famous North Hollywood house in 2018 to the monumental renovation that made the home a replica of the original TV set design. Now, HGTV is set to unveil the astonishing transformation in the hugely anticipated series A Very Brady Renovation, premiering Monday, Sept. 9, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The six Brady Bunch siblings, Barry Williams (Greg), Maureen McCormick (Marcia), Christopher Knight (Peter), Eve Plumb (Jan), Mike Lookinland (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (Cindy), teamed up with HGTV's biggest renovation star experts Jonathan and Drew Scott (Property Brothers: Forever Home), Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E Laine (Good Bones), siblings Leanne and Steve Ford (Restored by the Fords), Jasmine Roth (Hidden Potential) and Lara Spencer (GMA, Flea Market Flip), to execute the boldest home renovation the world has ever seen. HGTV cameras captured more than 9,000 hours of the demo, renovation and meticulous replication of the Brady Bunch house. During production, there was so much incredible, fun activity that the series will kick off with an extended 90-minute blockbuster premiere episode.

After their initial tour of the house, which looks nothing like the original studio set, the Brady cast and HGTV stars waste no time starting the renovation and replication. HGTV added 2,000 square feet to the original footprint of the house—all without compromising its instantly recognizable street view. Jonathan and Drew pair up with Maureen and Susan to tackle the entryway, living room, iconic floating staircase and dining room, and the brothers also work with Christopher on the exterior overhaul. Throughout the rest of the season, Christopher and Eve recreate the orange and green kitchen and family room with Leanne and Steve; Mike and Susan join forces with Mina and Karen to overhaul the kids' bedrooms and the Jack-and-Jill bathroom as well as the backyard; Barry and Jasmine take on Mike's den; Barry, Jasmine and Lara makeover Greg's attic; and Eve and Lara recreate Alice's bedroom. HGTV also crowdsourced vintage furniture and décor items true to the original TV series, some of which will be featured in A Very Brady Renovation. High-demand items for the Brady Bunch home reno included the living room couch and credenza, Greg’s attic radio, the front door handles and several of the home's legendary tchotchkes.

You had questions, we've got answers. The conclusion to the Trinkets story, with the final season is coming in 2020. When three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter's Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms. Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand, Deadpool) - the grieving misfit, Moe (Kiana Madeira, The Flash) - the mysterious outsider, and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell, Euphoria) - the imperfect picture of perfection, will find strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out. Trinkets is based on the young adult novel by Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith, who serves as an executive producer. The first season launched in June with 10 half-hour episodes, now 10 more will come in 2020.

In a deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), Hulu has announced that it has acquired the rights to fan favorite comedy Designing Women set to stream on Hulu August 26...Women's Equality Day! Superfans can catch the entire series (163 episodes across 7 Seasons) starting August 26 to relive the 80's hit following the women's no-nonsense wit, humor and day-to-day antics!

The iconic, trailblazing comedy which ran on CBS from 1986-1993, follows outspoken owner Julia Sugarbaker (Dixie Carter), as she runs a design firm out of her Atlanta home along with her self-absorbed, ex-beauty queen sister, Suzanne (Delta Burke), divorced sassy mother Mary Jo (Annie Potts), and naive country girl Charlene (Jean Smart). The feminist, feisty, females discuss everything going on in their lives, from sex and love to politics and religion, all in the confines of their Victorian Georgian office. Ex-con handyman and token male of the series, Anthony Bouvier (Meshach Taylor), offers his help not only at the firm, but also offers his opinions on all of the ladies personal matters.

During the Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton they presented the company's lineup of upcoming original programming including Wu-Tang: An American Saga from Brian Grazer and The RZA, comedy Dollface starring Kat Dennings, drama Looking for Alaska, based on the best-selling novel by John Green and produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, drama Reprisal from Warren Littlefield and starring Abigail Spencer and Mindy Kaling's comedy reimagining of Four Weddings and a Funeral, all of which join the company's collection of premium original content. In addition, they announced new comedy series Love, Beth produced by and starring Emmy(R)Award-winner Amy Schumer and expanded the company's foray into original food programming with an untitled new series starring Padma Lakshmi. And finally, Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) Award-Winner Mahershala Ali joins the second season of groundbreaking comedy series, Ramy.

We have some exclusive news for you. Modern Family star Ariel Winter will guest star on an episode of the upcoming 21st season of Law & Order: SVU on NBC. Winter has been filming the episode as of last week in New York City and has hinted on Instagram that she is filming something new that she is excited about. Details of the episode and her character are being kept under wraps. Winter, who plays Alex Dunphy on the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family, is an avid fan of Law & Order: SVU, so this appearance is a dream come true for her. Winter was also in the movie The Last Movie Star starring the late Burt Reynolds last year and stars as the voice of Sofia on the Disney series Sofia the First. No airdate has been set yet for her SVU episode (it should be an early episode for this season), but Law & Order: SVU returns with its 21st season on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10|9c on NBC. And Modern Family returns for its 11th and final season on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 9|8c on ABC.