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Thursday, December 29, 2022

ALF Coming to Laff Along with Classic TV Marathons on Saturdays; New Year's Eve 2022 and New Year's Day 2023 TV Marathons

ALF is coming to Laff starting next week! ALF will air weekdays at 11am & 11:30am with an encore at 2:00am & 2:30am. ALF was last seen on television on MeTV from 2017-2019. The sitcom joins the weekday sitcom line-up that also has How I Met Your Mother, According to Jim, Home Improvement and That '70s Show. Laff has also announced that Saturday mornings will feature classic sitcom marathons, with The Dick Van Dyke Show scheduled for this Saturday (Dec. 31) from 6am-12pm and The Beverly Hillbillies scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7 from 6am-11am.

New Year's Day Fresh Start Marathon

Welcome to a special New Year's style edition of the News Blog! As we end 2022 and start 2023, today we will give you a marathon recap on TV for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, which is the perfect cure for the tripledemic! Some of the major TV stunts including saying farewell to another year and get ready to ring in the new with Antenna TV and "A Benny Hill Show Marathon," including the one-hour special Benny Hill World Tour on Saturday, December 31 starting at 11pm ET. A new year brings new beginnings, so cheers to yours with Antenna TV and a "Fresh Start." This day-long Sunday, January 1 marathon starting at 5am ET features the first episodes of all of Antenna TV's catalog of shows from The Burns and Allen Show to Family Ties.

Drew Carey's New Year's Eve Party

Sister network Rewind TV is once again doing The Drew Carey Show with the "Straight from Cleveland! Drew Carey's New Year's Eve Party" starting at 8pm on New Year's Eve. Then on New Year's Day, just like Antenna TV, it's the "New Year's Day Fresh Start" marathon starting at 8am with first episodes and other firsts happening which includes everything from Mork & Mindy to Becker! COZI TV welcomes in 2023 with a toast to Columbo as part of their 10th anniversary. Starting at 11 a.m. on New Year's Day tune in to COZI TV as they are offering a special toast to Columbo fans from coast-to-coast this New Year's Day.

Syfy has its 27th annual Twilight Zone New Year's Eve and Day marathon that starts New Year's Eve at 5am continuing through early Jan. 2 in the late night (early Jan 3). WPIX in New York will of course have their annual The Honeymooners marathon starting at 11pm on New Year's Eve through 5pm on New Year's Day (with a break for news from 7am-12pm). Also in New York City, WLNY-TV 55/10 will have a marathon of The Odd Couple once again starting at 10pm on New Year's Eve night through 10pm (a break from 6am-12pm) on New Year's Day for the 11th straight year.

TV One has a New Year's Eve marathon of Sanford & Son starting at 6am through 3am, followed by a New Year's Day marathon of Good Times also from 6am-3am. TV Land will have their regular schedule block on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with multiple shows such as Mike & Molly, Roseanne, Mom, Two and a Half Men and more. FXX will air Family Guy & The Simpsons on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day that ends at 8pn on NYD. Comedy Central begins the year with a The Office marathon from 10am-12am. E! will air drama Las Vegas starting at 6am on New Year's Eve and lasting all weekend. USA Network has a Law & Order: SVU Resolve to Watch New Year's Eve marathon starting at 1pm on New Year's Eve and continuing all day on New Year's Day. Other notable marathons on New Year's include Godzilla movie marathon on Comet on NYD, SVU New Year's Eve/NCIS on New Year's Day on ION, more Twilight Zone on Decades, Columbo on both days on Sundance, Reba & Last Man Standing marathons on UPtv and a Bones marathon on BBC America that begins on New Year's Eve at 6pm.

It won't be the end of the year and the start of the year without ABC's Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022 special on New Year's Eve from 8pm-10pm, followed by its annual special at 10:30pm. NBC and CBS air their own New Year's Eve specials hosted by Miley Cyrus & Dolly Parton and Bobby Bones & Rachel Smith, respectively. CNN rings in the new year with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. Movie wise, AMC, TNT, Freeform and many others will air movies on New Year's Day, while Hallmark Channel continues to air Christmas movies on New Year's Eve. Tune in!

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

COZI TV 10th Anniversary Celebration; NBC Orders Drama Pilot to Series

NBCUniversal Local's national multicast network COZI TV will kick off its 10th anniversary celebration next month with a series of special marathons featuring the best episodes, as chosen by viewers, from several of COZI TV's all-time best shows and pop culture favorites, beginning New Year's Day. Entitled Ten for Ten, the month-long initiative allows fans to select their favorite episodes of Columbo, Frasier, The Nanny, Roseanne, Emergency! and The Munsters via COZI TV's social media channels. The top 10 most-requested episodes from each show will be presented as a marathon in January.

10 for 10 Marathon Schedule (check local listings)
Sunday, January 1, 2023
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Columbo

Monday – Friday, January 2-6
9:00P–10:00PM: Frasier

Monday – Friday, January – 9-13
11:00PM–12:00A: The Nanny

Monday – Friday, January 16 – 20
10:00PM–11:00P: Roseanne
v Saturday, January 28
10:00A–8:00P: Emergency!

Sunday, January 29
3:00PM–8:00PM: The Munsters

Jesse L. Martin in The Flash

NBC has ordered the off-cycle pilot The Irrational to series. The drama comes from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group from writer/executive producer Arika Lisanne Mittman along with Mark Goffman & Samuel Baum. The series stars Jesse L. Martin, who is also a producer. The full cast: Jesse L. Martin, Maahra Hill, Travina Springer, Molly Kunz and Arash DeMaxi. Alec Baker, a world-renowned professor of behavioral science, lends his expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement and corporations with his unique and unexpected approach to understanding human behavior. Inspired by the best-selling book Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely, who serves as a consultant.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

That '90s Show Trailer, Premieres Jan. 19; Catch Up on American Auto on Peacock for Holiday Binge

Netflix has released the official trailer for That '90s Show, premiering globally on January 19, 2023. Additionally, Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, and Wilmer Valderrama will appear as special guests on the show. Hello, Wisconsin! That '90s Show is coming to Netflix on January 19. It's 1995 and Leia Forman is desperate for some adventure in her life or at least a best friend who isn't her dad. When she arrives in Point Place to visit her grandparents, Red and Kitty, Leia finds what she's looking for right next door when she meets the dynamic and rebellious Gwen. With the help of Gwen's friends, including her lovable brother Nate, his smart, laser-focused girlfriend Nikki, the sarcastic and insightful Ozzie, and the charming Jay, Leia realizes adventure could happen there just like it did for her parents all those years ago. Excited to reinvent herself, she convinces her parents to let her stay for the summer. With a basement full of teens again, Kitty is happy the Forman house is now a home for a new generation and Red is, well...Red.

That '90s Show stars Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Donovan, Reyn Doi, and Sam Morelos. Also returning to Point Place are creators Bonnie and Terry Turner - this time with their daughter Lindsey Turner - showrunner/executive producer Gregg Mettler, and executive producers Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner. Joining the show are executive producers Jessica Goldstein and Chrissy Pietrosh. Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, and Wilmer Valderrama will appear as special guests in That '90s Show. Netflix also teased that Jay (Mace Coronel) is the son of Kelso and Jackie!

American Auto

'Tis the season to catch up on NBC's dynamic workplace comedy American Auto ahead of its 2023 Season 2 Premiere on Tuesday, January 24! Catch up on season 1, all episodes are streaming now on Peacock. Spend some time with the crew in their workplace while you take time away from yours. The dynamic workplace comedy American Auto is back for a second season and ready to take the wheels off the automobile industry. We return to Payne Motors as the executive team finds themselves embroiled in a recall scandal and Katherine is fighting to keep her job as CEO. With stock issues, comeback attempts, and the entire team juggling complicated personal lives, the Payne Motors staff are in for a bumpy ride. The cast includes Ana Gasteyer, Harriet Dyer, Jon Barinholtz, Humphrey Ker, Michael B. Washington, Tye White and X Mayo. Happy Holiday Binging!

Monday, December 26, 2022

NBC Announces Sitcom Hosts for Rose Parade; Chris Rock Is Live on Netflix on March 4

NBC will continue the tradition of ringing in the New Year with a live broadcast of the 134th Rose Parade Presented by Honda. The parade will also be livestreamed on Peacock. Access Hollywood and Access Daily with Mario & Kit co-host (and former sitcom star Saved by the Bell), Mario Lopez and American Auto star Ana Gasteyer will take the reins for this year's telecast from Pasadena, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 2 from 11:30-1 p.m. ET (8:30-10 a.m. PT). Most NBC affiliates will also carry the optional coverage of the parade from 11-11:30 a.m. ET (8-8:30 a.m. PT). NBC is celebrating its 96th year broadcasting the Rose Parade, beginning on radio in 1927 and then televising the annual event beginning in 1954. Headlining the annual event this year is former Arizona congresswoman and gun violence prevention advocate Gabby Giffords, who was recently announced by the Tournament of Roses as the 2023 Grand Marshal. Giffords' heroic recovery from traumatic injuries epitomizes this year's optimistic theme, "Turning the Corner."

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

On March 4, comedy icon Chris Rock will take the stage in Baltimore, Maryland for the first-ever Netflix live streamed global event, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage. The historical show will stream live at 10pm ET/7pm PT. Additional details will be announced soon. This is Rock's second Netflix stand-up special. His first, Chris Rock: Tamborine, debuted in February 2018. The live event builds on Netflix's legacy of leadership in live comedy. Netflix is a Joke: The Festival was the biggest live, in-person event in Netflix history, taking place in Spring 2022. The unprecedented event sold more than 260,000 tickets, featuring more than 330 comedians performing 295 shows across more than 35 venues in Los Angeles. The festival also featured the first-ever stand-up show at Dodger Stadium.

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas from Sitcoms Online; Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of December 26, 2022)

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you are enjoying the holiday whether you celebrate it or not. Hope you're enjoying the marathons on TV, see our list. Thanks for taking a bit of your time out today for visiting. And also thanks for continuing to visit every day, as we enter our 17th year of daily posting here on the blog! As a reminder, don't forget to follow us on Twitter and like SitcomsOnline on Facebook. We welcome your thoughts, opinions and discussions! So join in on the action on both of those! We are everywhere--SitcomsOnline.com, the message boards, right here on the blog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more! It's certainly "all sitcoms, all the time!" Merry Christmas and god bless us everyone, as Tiny Tim would say!

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 December 26-30, 2022, 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, December 26

Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Watch Chelsea on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me) - Linda appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Sally Field (Gidget/The Flying Nun/The Girl with Something Extra) - Sally chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Reneé Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls) - Reneé will be on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso appears on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi sits down with Sherri to discuss her new holiday movie, A New Orleans Noel, book, Two Old Broads and her LEGENDARY Christmas sweater line on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.

Tuesday, December 27

Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Watch Marc on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Glen Powell (Scream Queens) - Glen appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
John Krasinski (The Office) - John is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Lea Michele (The Mayor/Scream Queens) - Lea will be on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Janelle James (Abbott Elementary) - Janelle appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Rainn Wilson (The Office) - Rainn is a guest on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) - Ryan will be on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Zoey Deutch (The Suite Life on Deck) - Zoey gives details on the new movie Something from Tiffany's on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
MC Lyte (Partners in Rhyme/Half & Half) - MC shares her journey from rapper and entrepreneur to actress in the new sitcom Partners in Rhyme on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House/Hollywood Darlings/Full House) - Jodie talks about Hallmark's A Cozy Christmas Inn and Lifetime's Merry Swissmas on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.

Wednesday, December 28

George Lopez (Lopez vs. Lopez/Lopez/Saint George/George Lopez) - Watch George on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Charlotte Nicdao (Mythic Quest) - Charlotte appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Alyssa Milano (Who's the Boss?/Romantically Challenged) - Alyssa chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Kristen Bell (Central Park/The Good Place) - Kristen is a guest on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Dustin Milligan (Rutherford Falls/Schitt's Creek) - Dustin will be on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Dee Wallace (Sons & Daughters/Together We Stand) - Drew Barrymore is celebrating the 40th anniversary of E.T. by reuniting with her former co-stars Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace and Robert MacNaughton on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Emayatzy Corinealdi (Ballers) - Emayatzy is a guest on a repeat of The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Game/Here We Go Again/The Steve Harvey Show/Minor Adjustments) and Hosea Chanchez (The Game) - Wendy and Hosea talk about The Game's second season, which premiered Thursday, December 15 on Paramount, on Sherri, so check your local listings.

Thursday, December 29

Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Catch Morris on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish/Girlfriends) - Tracee appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Iain Armitage (Young Sheldon) and Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon) - Iain and Raegan are guests on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) - Geena will be on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon appears on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith) - Mark guest hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Tim Allen (Last Man Standing/Home Improvement) - Tim will be on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Wendell Pierce (The Odd Couple/The Michael J. Fox Show/The Weber/The Brian Benben Show/The Gregory Hines Show) - Wendell talks about making history by starring in the revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, becoming the first Black actor to take on the classic role of Willy Loman on Broadway, on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.

Friday, December 30

Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) - Watch Miley on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. Hoda has a one-on-one with Miley ahead of her Peacock special Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am. She will also be on in the 10am hour.
George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R (1984-1985) - George is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. She will also be on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) - Edie chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Dwayne Johnson (Young Rock) - Dwayne is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
John Stamos (Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You, Again?) - John will be on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith) - Mark guest hosts LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael is sharing his favorite skincare products and the inspiration behind his new skincare line on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters/Catastrophe) - Sharon appears on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry and his wife Rebecca Romijn are guests on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.

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!

Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, December 25

The Simpsons - "A Made Maggie" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson.

The Great North - "Cillian Me Softly Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
During Lone Moose's Disaster Day event, Wolf and Honeybee have their very first fight.

Bob's Burgers - "Gene's Christmas Break" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Gene breaks his favorite, extremely rare '70s era Christmas record, Tina and Louise join him in the search for another copy; Teddy wants to do a neighborhood Secret Santa with Bob and Linda.

Family Guy - "Christmas Crime" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Mayor West's nativity scene is ruined, Brian is seen as the prime suspect.

Monday, December 26

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Mama Drama" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Calvin is honored by the Chamber of Commerce for the positive impact his business has had on the community, he hopes to finally gain the approval of his mother, Marilyn (Patti LaBelle).

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Bowango" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
It’s wedding time! With a traditional Nigerian wedding approaching, the Wheelers are formally introduced to Abishola’s family. Also, while Bob sets out to the market to fulfill Abishola’s bride price to demonstrate his serious intentions of marrying her, Abishola tries to keep the peace between her mother and Auntie Olu.

Tuesday, December 27

Lopez vs. Lopez - "" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A once-estranged father and daughter navigate dysfunction, reconnection and all the headaches and joy in between as they make up for lost time like only they can -- with the rest of their unique, offbeat family by their side.

Lopez vs. Lopez - "" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A once-estranged father and daughter navigate dysfunction, reconnection and all the headaches and joy in between as they make up for lost time like only they can -- with the rest of their unique, offbeat family by their side.

Wednesday, December 28

Abbott Elementary - "Juice" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Janine is thrilled to help introduce a new beverage to the cafeteria, but it ends up causing unexpected consequences for the students, teachers and school plumbing system. Elsewhere, Melissa clashes with her new aide, Ashley, who brings more disruption than help to the classroom.

Abbott Elementary - "Candy Zombies" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary! When a student steals a bag of candy meant to be given out to the kids at the end of the day and starts distributing it during school hours, the teachers band together to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Janine is invited to a Halloween party by an old friend and starts to reconsider her personal life.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "A Payneful Patriach" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A multigenerational family lives together under one roof.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "A Day Away" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The Washington family throws a celebration for Sandra as she prepares for her new life as a college student.

Thursday, December 29

Young Sheldon - "Snoopin’ Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible. Also, Meemaw is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie, and Mary helps Pastor Jeff (Matt Hobby) search for a youth pastor.

Ghosts - "Spies" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sam enlists the Ghosts to help secure a good review from an overly critical couple staying at the B&B. Also, Isaac tries to integrate Nigel into his friend group.

Welcome to Flatch - "Maniflatch Destiny" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Cheryl's chickens are making enough eggs to go around; Father Joe attempts to teach Shrub to drive; Kelly's career is taking off as Barb's brand-new intern.

Call Me Kat - "Call Me Thor" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Kat spends the day with Max and his nephew, Thor, and realizes she enjoys being around a baby; Carter confesses that he has lied to Randi about liking scary movies and his decision to watch them is haunting him.

Friday, December 30

none scheduled

Saturday, December 31

none scheduled

Sunday, January 1

The Simpsons - "Lisa the Boy Scout" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the Boy Explorers become coed, Bart and Lisa vow to "out scout" each other at the annual jamboree.

Bob's Burgers - "What About Job?" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A school assignment about careers sends Louise spiraling, trying to imagine what her future might hold.

The Simpsons - "My Life as a Vlog" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Through a series of YouTube recommended videos, the story of the rise and fall of the Simpson family vlog is revealed.

The Great North - "Arranger-ous Minds Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Moon and the Junior Janitors get involved with a teacher scandal; the rest of the family gets involved with a bunch of crabs.

Bob's Burgers - "Comet-y of Errors" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
At a comet watch party, Bob tries to keep Teddy from looking for signs from the universe; the kids try to make their comet wishes come true.

Family Guy - "The Fatman Always Rings Twice" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In noir-style, Peter/Mac investigates the disappearance of Meg/Sister Megan.

Complete TV Listings

Saturday, December 24, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Dan Harmon Talks About Upcoming Community Movie; That '90s Show Preview Released

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Hopefully you're keeping warm during this very cold Christmas weekend (depending upon where you are!). We've got news about the upcoming Community movie, another preview of That '90s Show, and plenty of marathons to keep you inside this weekend. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Dan Harmon is talking more about the upcoming Community movie, which won't feature any paintball scenes. (Deadline)
It isn't the first preview we've gotten of That '90s Show, but now we have a longer trailer for the first season. (Entertainment Weekly)
Is Disney thinking about spinning off ESPN and ABC? Some analysts think that is their best path forward. (Hollywood Reporter)
Broadcast TV is changing, and many are wondering where it will fit in over the long run. (Deadline)
Cecily Strong made her last appearance as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live last week, a move that surprised many people. (Entertainment Tonight)
The cable network truTV is really straying away from its roots this weekend (and next) with some sitcom marathons. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 30)

It's not exactly Christmas (other than being a Christmas Carol), but Decades has a binge of The Carol Burnett Show this weekend.
It's one of the most out of the blue things that we've seen, but TruTV has a marathon of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper this weekend, then a marathon of Step by Step next weekend.
There is a very long list of special Christmas programming and marathons that we could list here, but it is better summarized in this post from yesterday.

Friday, December 23, 2022

2022 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day TV Marathons & Movies

Welcome to a special Christmas marathon style edition of the News Blog! That means we will recap all of the holiday episode stunts, marathons and holiday movie stunts on TV this holiday on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Some of the major TV stunts we mentioned already were Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas 2022 edition, concluding on Christmas Day after 25 days. That is always a fan favorite pick of course! Some of the stuff that will air on Christmas Eve and Day on Freeform include The Santa Clause and Home Alone. However, our pick of the marathons is once again on Antenna TV! Starting Christmas Eve they have a "Classic Christmas Collection" marathon beginning at 10am on Christmas Eve through 5am Christmas Day. Then they will have a "Christmas Through the Years" marathon on Christmas Day running from 10am-5am following The Yule Log. Shows airing during these two events include Father Knows Best to Bewitched to Designing Women to Three's Company! Sister network Rewind TV will have similar marathons on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with shows such as The Facts of Life, Diff'rent Strokes and The Drew Carey Show. The MeTV Network will also have holiday episodes of their series for their A Very Merry MeTV block but also The Ed Sullivan Show Christmas special on Christmas Day from 8pm-10pm. It's a Christmas conundrum! COZI TV has its A Very Cozi Christmas marathon on Christmas Day starting at 11am with holiday episodes of shows like Little House, Frasier, Gimme a Break!, Amen, and Roseanne through 11pm. VH1 has sitcoms on Christmas Day such as Martin, The Wayans Bros. and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Some of the other stuff includes Decades' annual A Christmas "Carol" binge of Carol Burnett and Friends starting Christmas Eve and running through the weekend. TV Land will have blocks of their sitcoms such as Roseanne, Mike & Molly, Mom, Old Christine, Two and a Half Men, The Golden Girls, The King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond all on Christmas Eve and Day. Marathons of Married...with Children, Mama's Family and Three's Company on Christmas Eve & Day are a few things you will see on Logo. BBC America has a Doctor Who marathon that starts Christmas Day at 2:30am and lasting til 2pm! Comedy Central goes for laughs of course with its 31 Days of Holiday Survival, with The Office on Christmas Eve and holiday episodes, movies and specials like Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special on Christmas Day. AMC has Rankin/Bass specials mixed in with movies. BUZZR has its annual Betty White Christmas stunt, see info here.

For the 26th straight year in a row Turner will have its annual A Christmas Story (1983) 24-hour movie marathon on TBS from 8pm Christmas through 8pm Christmas night! TNT will also the stunt from 9pm-9pm! TBS also has Friends and The Big Bang Theory Christmas episode blocks leading into the movie. E! will air a marathon of the classic film It's a Wonderful Life all Christmas day from 3am-3am. Who knew that E! aired sitcoms, catch some (Last Man Standing, Modern Family, and Saved by the Bell) this weekend. Tons of other movie/film marathons on other nets like Bad Santa franchise on MTV, Harry Potter franchise on USA, Friday on VH1, Cars on FX, and Indiana Jones on Paramount Network on Xmas Eve and their hit series Yellowstone on Xmas Day. And NYC! WPIX has its annual holiday line-up set with 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, March of the Wooden Soliders, The Yule Log and The Honeymooners on Christmas Day.

Stay tuned this time next week for our annual look at marathons on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day! Join us then but of course keep coming back every day until then for news!

Antenna TV Christmas Through the Years

Thursday, December 22, 2022

truTV Throwback Includes Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and Step by Step; AMC Launches Highly Anticipated Series in January

truTV is winding down the year with a throwback marathon that is sure to bring back memories for you and yours. These top shows from the '90s will keep your family laughing as you remember the familiar antics from years past. Join truTV for two three-day marathons of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and Step by Step! Ring in Christmas with your favorite NBA player turned substitute teacher Mark Cooper (Mark Curry) in the hit sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper! Watch as Mark navigates his new school-teacher role with help (and setbacks) from his roommate and future fiancee, Vanessa (Holly Robinson Peete); his best friend, Robin (Dawnn Lewis); and his school coworkers. You may even spot a young Raven-Symoné in one of her earliest roles! Catch Mark and the gang from Friday, December 23 8PM ET/PT - Sunday, December 25 10:30PM ET/PT.

Step by Step

After the holidays wrap up, let the new year countdown begin with another three-day marathon starring your favorite dysfunctional family in the classic sitcom Step by Step. Follow Frank Lambert and Carol Foster as they adjust to their new lives together–much to the dismay of their 6 kids! As you reminisce on the chaotic nature of the holiday season, watch Frank, Carol, J.T., Al, Brendan, Dana, Karen, and Mark turn their hectic household into a harmonious one. Don't miss a moment of Step by Step starring Suzanne Somers, Patrick Duffy, Christine Lakin & more airing on Friday, December 30 5PM ET/PT - Sunday, January 1 3:30AM ET/PT.

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches

This January, AMC Networks will feature the highly anticipated new series Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches across all live of its linear networks with BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV and WEtv joining AMC and AMC+ for a world premiere event on Sunday, January 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Based on Anne Rice's best-selling trilogy, Lives of the Mayfair Witches, the 8-episode series focuses on an intuitive young neurosurgeon, Rowan (Alexandra Daddario), who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations. Mark Johnson (Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Halt and Catch Fire, Rectify), who is overseeing the Anne Rice Immortal Universe is executive producing, along with Esta Spalding (Masters of Sex, On Becoming a God in Central Florida) and Michelle Ashford (Masters of Sex, The Pacific, John Adams) who are both executive producers and writers of the series. Spalding serves as showrunner. This second series in an expanding Anne Rice Universe, it follows the breakout hit series this fall, Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire. Series stars also include Jack Huston (Fargo, Manhunt), Tongayi Chirisa (Another Life, The Jim Gaffigan Show) and Harry Hamlin (Mad Men, L.A. Law).

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Antenna TV and Rewind TV's Holiday Marathons; The Santa Clauses Special Airings on ABC and Disney Channel

We gave you details on Antenna TV's holiday marathons, but we will recap those and also give details on what sister network Rewind TV is doing! Kick-off your 2023 by resolving to watch the "New Year's Day Fresh Start Marathon" on Antenna TV starting at 5am ET and featuring the first episodes of your favorite classic shows. Who could forget the moment Jeannie first came out of her bottle, or when Jack first met the girls in Apartment 201, and when you first heard George and Weezy argue? Refresh your memory and rediscover some classic first television moments, from The Burns and Allen Show to Family Ties. Antenna TV's "New Year's Day Fresh Start Marathon" airs Sunday, January 1 starting at 5am ET. View the full Antenna TV Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve marathons details as well that we previously mentioned.

Drew Carey's New Year's Eve Party

Rewind TV will also celebrate the holidays on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. It starts off on Saturday, December 24 with a Christmas Eve marathon of holiday episodes beginning at 9am ET with holiday episode blocks of The Facts of Life, Diff'rent Strokes, 227, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and more. On Christmas Day, it's Christmas Through the Years starting with Mork & Mindy from 1978 at 8am and ending with The Drew Carey Show at 12:30am from 1995. On Saturday, December 31, straight from Cleveland, it's Drew Carey's New Year's Eve Party starting at 8pm ET with episodes of The Drew Carey Show through 3am! And finally on New Year's Day, it's all first episodes through 20 years starting with Mork & Mindy from 1978 through Becker from 1998! View the full episode schedule for all events!

The Santa Clauses

Ho Ho Ho! Christmas time is on its way. And the Clauses have a few announcements too big for Santa's sleigh. Disney+ announced a season two greenlight for the Original series The Santa Clauses, following its first season finale. Disney Legend Tim Allen will executive-produce and continue in the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin and Elizabeth Mitchell will reprise her role as Mrs. Claus/Carol from Walt Disney Pictures' blockbuster franchise. In season one of The Santa Clauses Scott Calvin returns after being Santa Claus for nearly thirty years, and he's as jolly as ever. But as Christmas declines in popularity, so does his Santa magic. Scott struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, as well as being there for his family. Upon discovering there is a way to retire from his post, Scott considers stepping down as Santa Claus and finding a worthy successor so that he can become a better father and husband. Season one, which premiered on November 16, is currently streaming on Disney+.

The next announcement is for you who haven't watched yet! An opportunity to watch Disney+ The Santa Clauses is coming soon to bring joy to your home without leaving your living room. You too can catch the holiday spirit with the first two episodes on various Disney-owned networks. ABC: Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at 3:30 p.m. EST / 12:30 p.m. PST. Disney Channel: Christmas Day, Dec. 25 at 7 p.m. EST/PST. All episodes are currently streaming on Disney+. Last weekend Freeform ans FX aired the first 2 episodes - Freeform: Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. EST/PST (following a special marathon of the Santa Clause movie trilogy). FX: Saturday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. EST/PST.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

HBO Max Comedy Sort Of Returning for Season 3; Hulu Orders Dan Levy Animated Comedy

HBO Max and CBC have renewed the Peabody Award-winning comedy series Sort Of for a third season. The Max Original comedy series is a co-production with CBC and Sphere Media. Created by Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo, the second season of the critically acclaimed comedy about a gender fluid millennial in transition in every aspect of their life debuted December 1 on HBO Max, following the Canadian premiere on CBC/CBC Gem in November, and will conclude with the final two episodes of the season on December 22. A coming-of-age story, Sort Of exposes the labels we once poured ourselves into as no longer applicable... to anyone.

Standing By

Hulu has ordered Dan Levy and Ally Pankiw's Standing By to series from 20th Television Animation. The series order is on the heels of several productions from 20th Television Animation for Hulu Originals including Solar Opposites (which was just picked up for a fifth season), Futurama, and Koala Man, which premieres Jan. 9. Schitt's Creek, from Levy, is now streaming on Hulu. Levy will executive produce the series, which comes from his previous overall deal at ABC Signature, under his Not A Real Production Company banner. Standing By is a satirical look into the lives of a group of eternally bound, disgruntled guardian angels and the lessons they’ll eventually learn from not only the dysfunctional humans they’re in charge of protecting but also each other. The series stars Dan Levy, David Tennant, Natalie Palamides, Glenn Close, Poppy Liu and Samira Wiley.

Monday, December 19, 2022

BUZZR's 8th Annual Betty White Christmas; Apple TV+ Orders New Mythic Quest, Mere Mortals

BUZZR honors the great Betty White this Christmas season with the 8th Annual Betty White Christmas! Catch lots of fresh episodes all week-long, Leading up to an all-day, all-night Betty Marathon on Christmas day. Dreaming of a White Christmas? May your holidays be merry and bright with vintage game shows Tattletales, Family Feud, Match Game, and Password Plus starring everyone's favorite game show contestant, Betty White! Never short on words, wit or personality, Betty could truly master any game play and always left the viewing audience wanting more. BUZZR's "Betty White Christmas" airs Monday, December 19, 2022 to Saturday, December 24, 2022 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm ET / 9:00am to 12:00pm PT. And then on Sunday, December 25, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00am ET / 8:00am to 11:00pm PT it's a Christmas miracle with a full day of non-stop Betty.

Ashly Burch

Apple TV+ announced that its critically hailed, hit comedy series Mythic Quest will expand its universe of beloved characters with Mere Mortals, a new eight-episode extension series from Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney, with Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, David Hornsby and Charlie Day serving as executive producers. Mere Mortals will explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game. The new spin-off series takes a page out of the acclaimed departure episodes of Mythic Quest, including the upcoming episode "Sarian," set to make its global debut on Apple TV+ this Friday; last year's "Everlight," the special episode that earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Narrator for Anthony Hopkins; season one's "A Dark Quiet Death;" "Backstory!" from Mythic Quest season two; and, the widely celebrated standalone episode, "Mythic Quest: Quarantine."

Currently in its third season, Mythic Quest is a global hit sitcom from creators Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, has received an early season three and four renewal. Mere Mortals is written by Mythic Quest star Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney. The new series will be produced for Apple TV+ by Lionsgate, 3 Arts Entertainment and Ubisoft. Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, David Hornsby, Charlie Day, Nick Frenkel, Michael Rotenberg, Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin will serve as executive producers. The new series will join a growing offering of hit and award-winning comedy series on Apple TV+ including the soon-to-premiere Shrinking, as well as new seasons of Ted Lasso, Schmigadoon!, Physical, The Afterparty, Bad Sisters, Trying and more.

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of December 19, 2022)

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 December 19-23, 2022, 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, December 19

Will Ferrell (The Office/The Oblongs) - Watch Will on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building) and Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building/Mulaney/I'm a Big Girl Now/The Associates) - Steve and Martin are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Kumail will be on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Sheryl appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She will also be on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Jim Parsons (Young Sheldon/The Big Bang Theory) - Jim will be on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi appears on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) - Jean talks about Babylon on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
Cheech Marin (Rob/The Golden Palace) - Cheech is a guest on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke talks about HBO Max's Holiday Harmony on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.

Tuesday, December 20

Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) - Catch Jean on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building/Wizards of Waverly Place) - Selena is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Sebastian Maniscalco (How to Be a Bookie) - Sebastian appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Jim Parsons (Young Sheldon/The Big Bang Theory) - Jim is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) - Sarah appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building) - Steve chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
David Alan Grier (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!/The Cool Kids/The Carmichael Show/Bad Teacher/Life with Bonnie/DAG) - David appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) - Amy is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Niecy Nash-Betts (Scream Queens/Getting On/The Soul Man/Do Not Disturb/Reno 911!) - Niecy and her wife Jessica Betts are guests on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers) - Daniel faces off with Drew in a rousing game of ping pong and dishes on which actor her commonly gets mistaken for and why the message of his new film rings so true to him on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Lake Bell (Bless This Mess/How to Make It in America/Childrens Hospital) - Lake talks about her new audiobook Inside Voice: My Obsession with How We Sound on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Casey Wilson (Black Monday/Marry Me/The Hotwives/Happy Endings) and Danielle Schneider (The Hotwives) - Casey and Danielle talk about the Bitch Sesh podcast on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.

Wednesday, December 21

Kathryn Hahn (Central Park/Happyish/Transparent/Free Agents) - Watch Kathryn on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters/Catastrophe) - Sharon is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Annaleigh Ashford (B Positive) - Annaleigh is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat of ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Niecy Nash-Betts (Scream Queens/Getting On/The Soul Man/Do Not Disturb/Reno 911!) - Niecy will be on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Zosia Mamet (Girls) - Zosia appears on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric is a guest on a repeat of The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley talks about I Wanna Dance with Somebody on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
Rev Run (All About the Washingtons) - Rev Run talks about Disney+'s The Hip Hop Nutcracker on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.

Thursday, December 22

Don Cheadle (The Wonder Years/Black Monday/House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Catch Don on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Zoey Deutch (The Suite Life on Deck) - Zoey appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke makes a special guest appearance on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea is a guest on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Morris Chestnut (Out All Night), Nia Long (Dear White People/Uncle Buck/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) and Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Married/Second Generation Wayans) - Morris, Nia and Regina are guests on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Kellie Martin (The Guest Book) - Kellie discusses the empowering story and her role in the new Lifetime movie An Amish Sin on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
John Stamos (Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You, Again?) - John reveals which priceless artifact he took from the Full House set and shares the meaningful letter he found from his mother shortly after she passed away appears on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Kaitlyn Dever (Last Man Standing) - Kaitlyn opens up about filming with George Clooney and Julia Roberts, what it was like making her new film, Rosaline, a fresh take on the classic Romeo and Juliet tale and more on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Mario Cantone (And Just Like That.../Sex and the City) - Mario talks about Lifetime's Steppin' Into the Holiday on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.

Friday, December 23

Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Life's Work/My Wildest Dreams) - Watch Lisa on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Jenna Ortega (Stuck in the Middle/Richie Rich) - Jenna is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - Melissa appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat of ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Jason Ritter (The Class/Us & Them) - Jason appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Jesse/Married with Children) - Christina will be on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Tamela Mann and David Mann (Tyler Perry's Assisted Living/Mann & Wife/Meet the Browns) - Tamela and David share a deeply personal secret that tested their faith, talk about their latest tour and Tamela performs her inspirational song Finished on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) - Zooey opens up about her new dream home with Property Brothers boyfriend Jonathan Scott and more on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Sheryl talks about Sleigh on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell) and Kate Flannery (The Office) - Jane and Kate discuss their Christmas cabaret tour and participate in a holiday-themed quiz on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Game/Here We Go Again/The Steve Harvey Show/Minor Adjustments) and Hosea Chanchez (The Game) - Wendy and Hosea talk about The Game's second season, which premiered Thursday, December 15 on Paramount, on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.

Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, December 18

The Simpsons - "One Angry Lisa" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Lisa gets called for jury duty; Marge becomes obsessed with her exercise bike.

The Great North - "A Knife to Remember Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Honeybee and Wolf discover an Outback-themed restaurant they can't stop going to; beef confronts his fear of small talk.

Bob's Burgers - "The Reeky Lake Show" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The family's Labor Day lake trip takes a turn when the Belchers find themselves trapped in their cabin, hiding from what lurks outside.

Family Guy - "Brief Encounter" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Peter and Quagmire accidentally switch underwear, they begin to mimic the other's behavior; Stewie and Doug agree to commit each other's murders.

Monday, December 19

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Family" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dave starts researching his genealogy, he makes a surprising discovery: he and Calvin are more than just neighbors. Also, Tina offers to help Gemma when she’s overcome with morning sickness, and inadvertently stumbles on a new business idea.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Welcome to Lagos" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Bob and Abishola land in Lagos, they rush to rescue Dele from his dad’s place and are a bit surprised at what they find once reunited. Also, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde explore their old stomping grounds and realize things have changed since their last visit to Nigeria.

Tuesday, December 20

Ghosts - "The Christmas Spirit: Part One" (CBS, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In part one of a special one-hour #Ghostsmas episode, Jay’s sister, Bela (Punam Patel), visits Woodstone Mansion and brings along an adoring male friend, inspiring Sam to spark a romance between them in the spirit of the holiday rom-coms she loves. Meanwhile, the ghosts have conjured up a very different holiday plan for Trevor and Bela. Also, Isaac has an awkward encounter with Nigel that forces him to look back on events in his life.

Ghosts - "The Christmas Spirit: Part Two" (CBS, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In part two of a special one-hour #Ghostsmas episode, Sam and Thorfinn get caught in the crossfire as the scheme Jay’s sister, Bela (Punam Patel), and the ghosts have conjured up goes awry. Also, Isaac’s marriage to Beatrice sheds light on how apprehensive he has been in communicating his feelings to Nigel.

Wednesday, December 21

The Conners - "Parent Traps and Heart Attacks" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a relative passes away unexpectedly, the family must debate about who should gain custody of a jaded nephew, who is just shy of his 18th birthday.

The Goldbergs - "Worst Grinch Ever" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sleigh bells are ringing! When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.

Abbott Elementary - "The Principal's Office" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Gregory sends a disruptive student to the principal’s office, he’s dismayed to find out the kids actually enjoy spending the supposed disciplinary time with Ava. Meanwhile, Melissa invites Janine over to her house to teach her how to cook, but Janine becomes determined to reunite Melissa with her estranged sister.

Abbott Elementary - "Holiday Hookah" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
On the last day of school before winter break, Janine is convinced by her friend to go to a popular Hookah Club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Elsewhere, Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa’s traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "So Nice to Meat You" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Glo exchanges harsh words with Curtis she gives him 210lbs of pork that a butcher-friend gave her; Curtis is suspicious of the gesture and begins piecing together an unlikely tale of matricide and cannibalism.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Crazy Love" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Mr. Brown has a new love interest from church and takes her on several dates; the Pleasant Days crew begins to grow suspicious of his new lady friend's intentions, and considers whether or not to butt into his love life.

Thursday, December 22

Young Sheldon - "Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon and Missy try to help the family’s finances. Also, Mary struggles to find her footing without the church.

Ghosts - "Pete's Wife" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Pete convinces Sam to invite his living wife to the mansion, only to discover she’s been keeping a dark secret from him for many years. Also, Sassapis gets angry with Thorfinn for binge-cheating their favorite show without him, and Trevor learns he may have a daughter.

Ghosts - "Alberta's Fan" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)

Alberta is thrilled when a super-fan of her music visits the mansion to learn more about her. Also, Thor convinces Hetty to go on a walk with him in hopes that it will spark a special memory.

Ghosts - "Possession" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Hetty accidentally possesses Jay’s body just as he and Sam are to about show Woodstone Mansion to a renowned wedding planner.

Ghosts - "The Vault" (CBS, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Just as Sam and Jay are set to host a friend’s wedding that could get their B&B business off the ground, the ghost of Hetty’s husband, Elias Woodstone (Matt Walsh), tries to ruin it.

Ghosts - "Trevor's Pants" (CBS, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The secret about Trevor’s missing pants is finally revealed when his wealthy former friend comes to Woodstone Mansion to buy the timepiece Sam and Jay found on Elias Woodstone’s corpse. Also, Thor decides to tell Flower how he feels about her.

Welcome to Flatch - "Blackout" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A major heatwave passes through Flatch and gender-reveal cakes, lizards and chickens are melting when the town has a blackout; everyone must band together to stay cool, but wild antics and chaos erupt.

Call Me Kat - "Call Me Skeeter Juice" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
It's time for Sheila to renew her driver's license, but she refuses to go take the test; Phil urges the group to try his mama's moonshine despite their skepticism; Max finally sells a song to be used in a national commercial.

Friday, December 23

none scheduled

Saturday, December 24

none scheduled

Sunday, December 25

The Simpsons - "A Made Maggie" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson.

The Great North - "Cillian Me Softly Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
During Lone Moose's Disaster Day event, Wolf and Honeybee have their very first fight.

Family Guy - "Christmas Crime" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Mayor West's nativity scene is ruined, Brian is seen as the prime suspect.

Complete TV Listings

Saturday, December 17, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Cancels Blockbuster; NBC to Keep 10 PM Hour for Next Season

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's almost Christmas, and as always, that means it is a very light week of news, but we're hearing about the cancellation of a Netflix comedy, the news that NBC's 10 PM hour is saved (for now), and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Just like the video store itself, Netflix has cancelled Blockbuster after one season. (Vulture)
NBC isn't abandoning the 10 PM hour as had been originally considered, at least not for next season. (Deadline)
PBS stations throughout the country are now streaming online, via Local Now. (Variety)
Quantum Leap is getting a second season on NBC. (Deadline)
Rewind TV has a new lineup in January, which includes the addition of two new shows to the lineup. (SitcomsOnline)
Meanwhile, the MeTV January lineup is out as well, though there aren't really any significant changes. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 24)

You can get tomorrow's news today with an Early Edition binge on Decades.
MeTV continues their A Very Merry MeTV programming tomorrow, with A Very Brady Christmas as part of tomorrow's offerings.

Friday, December 16, 2022

MeTV January 2023 Schedule; Party Down Returns to Starz

MeTV Network will be making some schedule changes starting in January, mainly on weekends. One weekday change is that The Beverly Hillbillies will replace Gomer Pyle at 9PM. The Wild Wild West will replace Maverick on Saturdays at 10AM, while Svengoolie expands to 8 to 10:30PM on Saturdays, followed by Sventoonie. The first 2 1/2 hour Svengoolie will be The Raven (1963). Sunday afternoon Block Parties will be no more, but 10am-6pm will now feature one-hour blocks of Full House, The Flintstones/The Jetsons, The Brady Bunch, Leave it to Beaver, The Beverly Hillbillies, Gilligan's Island, Mama's Family and The Love Boat. View the full MeTV January 2023 schedule.

Party Down

STARZ announced the long-awaited return of the hit comedy series Party Down is set to premiere on Friday, February 24 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform in the UK, Brazil and Latin America. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. The third season will consist of six new episodes and to celebrate its return, a first look teaser and photo reuniting the Party Down catering crew is available.

Ten years later, most of the Party Down catering team have moved on, including actor/bartender Henry Pollard (Adam Scott, Severance, Parks and Recreation). After a surprise reunion, the gang find themselves once again stoically enduring the procession of random parties and oddball guests all over Los Angeles. Scott reprises his role alongside original cast members Ken Marino (The Other Two, Veronica Mars), Jane Lynch (Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Martin Starr (Knocked Up, Silicon Valley), Ryan Hansen (Bless this Mess, Veronica Mars) and Megan Mullally (Will & Grace, The Great North). Previously announced new cast members joining in on the fun include Jennifer Garner (The Adam Project, Yes Day) Tyrel Jackson Williams (Thunder Force, Brockmire) and Zoë Chao (Love Life, The Afterparty). James Marsden (Disenchanted, Dead to Me) is set to recur as a guest star.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

HBO Max Renews The Sex Lives of College Girls for Season 3; Hulu's Premiere of Extraordinary is Jan. 25

HBO Max has renewed comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls for a third season. The ten-episode second season from Warner Bros. Television debuted November 17 and concludes with the final two episodes of the season today (Thur 12/15). Since the launch of season two, The Sex Lives of College Girls has been the top Max Original, with last week's release day setting a new record for the series by delivering an audience more than double that of the series launch in 2021. Created by Emmy®-nominated writer/producer Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, The Sex Lives of College Girls follows four college roommates at New England's prestigious Essex College. Season two picks up with the students returning after their fall break, tackling the challenges thrown their way at the end of season one, and facing their next semester filled with new faces, parties and predicaments. The series stars Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott. Additional series regulars for season two include Mekki Leeper, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Lolo Spencer, Renika Williams, and Mitchell Slaggert.

Extraordinary

That awkward moment when everyone has a superpower except you. Hulu has released the official trailer for new comedy series Extraordinary, a hilarious new spin on superpowers from debut writer Emma Moran and the producers of Killing Eve. All eight episodes will launch on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Extraordinary is set in a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday... everyone, that is, except for Jen. She's turning 25 and is still waiting to get hers. She's not even fussy about what that could be: super speed? Laser eyes? The ability to plug in a USB the right way every single time? She'll take it. Like a caterpillar surrounded by butterflies, Jen feels unable to move forward, stuck in a dead-end job in a party shop and occasionally hooking up with Luke, a flaky young man with the irritatingly cool ability to fly. Luckily, Jen has Carrie to stop her from wallowing in her own self-pity. Inseparable since school, their relationship cycles between sister, parent, and wingman. Together they share an East London flat with Carrie's long-term boyfriend, Kash. Carrie has the power to channel the dead but feels she's been overshadowed by her own party trick: doesn’t anyone care about what she has to say? Kash takes his power – the ability to turn back time – very seriously, but he’s not above using it to undo minor embarrassments, or moments when he says exactly the wrong thing to long-suffering Carrie. The fourth member of the flat is a stray cat, named Jizzlord by the gang, who’s harbouring a surprising secret: turns out even cats have more power than Jen.

Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of being just kind of ok. Extraordinary is led by a cast of rising UK talent, including Máiréad Tyers (Jen), Sofia Oxenham (Carrie), Bilal Hasna (Kash), and Luke Rollason (Jizzlord). Additional cast members include Siobhan McSweeney (Jen's mum, Mary), Robbie Gee (Jen's stepdad, Ian), Safia Oakley-Green (Jen's half-sister, Andy), and Ned Porteous (Luke).

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

HIMYF Returns for Season 2 on Jan. 24; Disney+ 2nd Season of The Proud Family Returns Feb. 1

The Hulu Original series How I Met Your Father returns for its second season with one episode on Tuesday, January 24. New episodes will follow weekly, only on Hulu. In the near future, Sophie (Duff) is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the present where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options. The series stars Hilary Duff, Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, Suraj Sharma as well as recurring stars, Kim Cattrall, Daniel Augustin, Ashley Reyes and Josh Peck.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

Disney+ announced the second season of the Emmy Award-winning Original series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will premiere on Wednesday, February 1. From Disney Branded Television, the series is the critically acclaimed revival of Disney's groundbreaking The Proud Family. A season two guest cast featurette spotlighting guest stars Gabrielle Union, Chance the Rapper, Leslie Odom, Jr., Holly Robinson Peete, Normani and more, is now available. The series recently won "Outstanding Casting for An Animated Program" at the inaugural Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. From creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith, and executive producer Ralph Farquhar, The Proud Family revival picks up the story of its central character, Penny Proud, and her iconic family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). By Penny's side is her loyal crew: Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez, Zoey Howzer, Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins and Michael Collins.

Building off the standout success of the series' debut, season two of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder continues to tell entertaining and laugh out-loud stories, while highlighting culturally specific experiences of the Black community and addressing universal topics. Various storylines this season include self-worth, interracial dating and Juneteenth. A full list of the previously announced season two guest stars: Gabrielle Union as Talia Rouge, Singer and producer Chance the Rapper as Darrius St. Vil, Singer and songwriter Normani as Giselle, Leslie Odom Jr. as Kwame, Anthony Anderson as Ray Ray, Gymnasts Dominique Dawes, Gabby Douglas and Laurie Hernandez as themselves, Holly Robinson Peete as Dr. Lord, Maury Povich as himself, Storm Reid as Emily, Courtney B. Vance as Merlin Kelly and Liana Mendoza as Singing Judge.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Rewind TV January 2023 Schedule; NBC Renews Quantum Leap for Season 2

Rewind TV has announced their new schedule starting January 2, 2023. There will be two new additions to the schedule, along with various existing shows moving to different timeslots. Joining the lineup are Just Shoot Me! and Mad About You. First, Just Shoot Me! will air weeknights at 9:00pm & 9:30pm and Saturdays from 5-7pm. Mad About You will air weeknights at 12:00am & 12:30am and a Saturday block from 11am-1pm. Returning to the lineup are also NewsRadio (weeknights 7:00pm & 7:30pm and Sundays 10:00am & 10:30am) and My Two Dads (Sundays 7:00pm-9:00pm). The other changes to the schedule are just various shows moving timeslots, as weekdays 9am-8pm is completely changed. One final note is that 227 has been heavily reduced and will air weekdays at 5:00pm & 5:30pm only. View the full schedule below.

Rewind TV 1stQ 2023 Program Schedule

Quantum Leap

NBC has renewed a second season of its freshman drama series Quantum Leap. The Quantum Leap pilot is currently up to a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demo and 10.8 million viewers across linear, digital and streaming platforms. Quantum Leap is NBC's best-ever drama launch on Peacock and is the #2 new broadcast show of the season in the 18-49 demo. The series stars Raymond Lee, Ernie Hudson, Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park and Nanrisa Lee. Martin Gero serves as executive producer along with Dean Georgaris, Don Bellisario, Deborah Pratt, Chris Grismer, Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, produces in association with I Have an Idea! Entertainment, Belisarius Productions and Quinn's House Productions.

Monday, December 12, 2022

New Leave it to Beaver Book Released; Nate Bargatze: Hello World on Prime Video on Jan. 31

Murderess Strikes Again!
When one thinks about the Leave it to Beaver, murder is not the first thing that comes to mind. The above headline was read in the newspaper by Ward Cleaver after a hard day at the office. He came home wanting to relax, but instead, reads about murder. What's a guy in Mayfield got to do to relax? For Ward, that typically involves listening to Wally and Beaver's problems at the dinner table. At least those problems are never anything so serious they can't be solved within the bounds of the twenty-five-minute length of a classic situation comedy. Well, there was that time Wally got caught up in a love triangle with an older woman and that time when the boys could have been charged with assault. But other than that, the boys' problems are usually mighty tame. And even those more serious problems were solved just before the closing credits began to roll.

The World Famous Beaverpedia and the TV show Leave it to Beaver can help readers and viewers escape from dwelling on crime, politics or a bad break up. Fans of Leave it to Beaver and classic TV will be able to dive into the pages of The World Famous Beaverpedia, watch a few episodes of the sitcom, dive back into the book, and probably succeed in escaping any problem they face. You will find within the almost 500 pages (and full size length 8.5 x 11" pages), chapters that cover Eddie Haskell's compliments and insults, Ward's occupation, everything about Mayfield, all the girls that Beaver hates and Wally likes, pop culture references, the Cleaver homes, what happens when the boys are left alone, and even a slang dictionary. This list is a small sample of what you will find inside The World Famous Beaverpedia. There is also an episode guide and biographies of every actor who appeared in all six seasons. A detailed index will also help anyone wanting to use this book as a reference work. To learn more about the book and read excerpts, please visit leaveittobeaverbooks.com.

It's nice to see a new and more detailed Leave it to Beaver book released. It sounds like the perfect Christmas gift for the Leave it to Beaver fan. Purchase The World Famous Beaverpedia on Amazon.com.

Nate Bargatze: Hello World

Hailed as "The Nicest Man in Stand-Up," by The Atlantic and "America's Favorite Comedian" by Variety, Grammy-nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows around the world and is set to release his first Amazon Original stand-up special, Nate Bargatze: Hello World on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on January 31, 2023. The brand-new special, recorded on a 360° stage at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, AZ explores topics including growing up in the '80s and '90s, the hardest part of marriage, and saying dumb things.

An Old Hickory, Tennessee native, Bargatze followed in the showbiz footsteps of his father, a former clown turned world-class magician, whose influence is seen on his 2015 debut Comedy Central special, Full Time Magic, and his debut album, Yelled at By a Clown, which reached No. #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and remained on Billboard's Top Ten Comedy Charts for weeks.

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