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Hulu's Phony Premieres Today; Janelle James Netflix Comedy Special Drops November 10

Hulu has released the official trailer and key art for Phony, starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. Phony premieres today - October 20th - on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US, and Disney+ internationally.

The series is a coming-of-age mystery about a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to discover his mom - his only parent and his best friend - appears to have been replaced by an impostor.

Nick Paley wrote and directed the first episode and executive produces the half-hour series with co-showrunner Anthony King (Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, The Afterparty), series star Connie Britton, Charlie Alderman (Charlie's Production Company), and Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg (Goddard Textiles). Andrea Massaro (Goddard Textiles) serves as a co-executive producer. The series is produced by 20th Television.

Starring Connie Britton as "Ellen", Sam Nivola as "Sonny", Meera Syal as "Sharla", Grace Brennan as "Mallory", Mahaela Park as "Chloe", Maliq Johnson as "Vogel" and Colter Lee as "Weldon."

Janelle James (Abbott Elementary) will debut her first hour long stand-up special on Netflix. Janelle James: How Romantic premieres globally November 10 only on Netflix.

In her debut hour-long stand-up special, Janelle James covers everything from body counts, bank accounts and why women should wrestle men.

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Lil Kev Season 2 Premieres December 9; It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2026 Schedule

The culture, characters and community chaos in Philadelphia continue! Inspired by Kevin Hart's childhood in the 1990s, all ten episodes of the adult animated comedy series Lil Kev season two premiere Wednesday, December 9, exclusively on Paramount+.

Set in 1993 North Philadelphia, Lil Kev follows twelve-year-old Kev as his enormous ambition and wild imagination fuel one scheme after another. Raised by his fiercely protective mother Nancy, he navigates the chaos created by his recovering father Henry, cynical older brother Robert, and ex-con uncle Richard Jr. Through schoolyard rivalries, neighborhood hustles, and family setbacks, Kev turns every disaster into a story.

In season two, the normally unflappable Kev deals with the consequences of one moment of lashing out at the system - a rash act that lands him in the juvenile justice system and plunges him into an adult world he's not ready to deal with.

Alongside Hart in the titular role, returning cast members include: Wanda Sykes as Nancy; Deon Cole as Uncle Richard Jr.; Jamar Malachi Neighbors as Robert; Gerald "Slink" Johnson as Henry; Anjelah Johnson-Reyes as Marisol; Nicole Aimee Schreiber as Ms. Green; Cree Summer as Gerald and Shaquilla; Mo Collins as Mrs. O'Lady and Connie DiScendo; Loretta Devine as Lunch Lady Gloria; Affion Crockett as Darnell and Smitty; Clayton Thomas as Rev and Mooney; Justin Hires as Chin Check; Wé Ani as Rhe Rhe and Jamarcus; and Rick Ingraham as Lucky.

Get ready to jingle all the way! Lifetime is set to unwrap its festive holiday movie lineup for the network's annual It's a Wonderful Lifetime programming event. The slate features heartwarming new movies every weekend beginning Saturday, November 28 at 8/7c. Highlights include Tia Mowry and Henderson Wade in Christmas from the Heart, the touching story of a widow who encounters the recipient of her late husband's heart; Mistletoe in Mexico featuring Joely Fisher and Cristián de la Fuente, which follows a sociology professor who stumbles upon love during a Mexican vacation after she finds out her son has recently eloped and Checking Inn for Christmas, a delightful film starring fan favorites Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry alongside Josh Henderson and Juliah Cheree Taylor.

These films join the previously announced and eagerly awaited sequel Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright, featuring Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan, Sy'rai Smith, Robert C. Riley, and produced by Dr. Holly Carter and Ryan Ramsey. Other movies include Love on the Christmas List with Jana Kramer.

This year, Lifetime has expanded into vertical storytelling on Lifetime's mobile app. The holiday slate will include Casting Christmas and Christmas, Delivered, two vertical originals from vertTV, the filmmaker-led studio and mobile-first streaming platform founded by Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz, Peter Sullivan, Brian Nolan and Ben Rosenthal. These films will also be sponsored.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 19, 2026)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Hulu Picks Up Reboot for The X-Files; Roseanne Self-Produces New Sitcom

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a busy week with news of a reboot for The X-Files, a new sitcom for Roseanne, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Lil Kev, Kevin Hart's animated series, returns to Paramount+ with a new season on December 9. (Deadline)
• Hulu has picked up the reboot for The X-Files. (Variety)
• Chuck Lorre has revealed that CBS didn't want Melissa McCarthy in the lead role in Mike & Molly, and instead wanted a "hot young woman in a fat suit." (Deadline)
• Roseanne is back with a new sitcom, or at least she has produced a season of a new sitcom, but there haven't been any interested distributors so far. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Although it happened a month ago, we're just now hearing that Bernie Orenstein, who produced many sitcoms from the 1960s through the early 1990s including That Girl, Sanford and Son, What's Happening!!, and Kate & Allie, has died. (Variety)
• RJ Mitte. known for his role in Breaking Bad, has died. (NPR)
• Shane Gillis appeared as the host of Saturday Night Live last week, but his appearance (and monologue in particular) has been controversial to say the least. (Deadline)
• Bob's Burgers is getting a Hulu special. (SitcomsOnline)

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Labels: Bob's Burgers, Happy's Place, Kate and Allie, Lil Kev, Mike and Molly, Newlyweds, Phony, Sanford and Son, Saturday Night Live, SitcomsOnline Digest, That Girl, What's Happening, X-Files

Christa B. Allen in Night of January 16th Play Through Sunday; Remembering Sitcom Writer and Producer Bernie Orenstein

Christa B. Allen has been starring in Night of January 16th in New York City's Theatre Row. The play opened with previews on October 7 and opened on October 11. The limited run ends this Sunday the 18th. Catch one of the final performances, as it is a very unique and interactive play with the audience deciding if her character is guilty or not guilty.

On the night of January 16th, financier Bjorn Faulkner falls from the penthouse of his own skyscraper and Karen Andre, his former secretary, lover, and closest confidante, is accused of murder. But the real question is not only whether Karen killed him. It is whether the depth of her love, loyalty, and understanding makes her guilty or the only person capable of telling the truth about who Bjorn really was. To Karen, Bjorn was not simply a corrupt tycoon or reckless seducer, but a man of terrifying vitality: brilliant, dangerous, wounded, and larger than the world that sought to condemn him. As witnesses attempt to reduce him to scandal, fraud, or victim, Karen’s memory of Bjorn becomes both her defence and her undoing.

Ruth Stage's production reimagines Ayn Rand’s courtroom thriller as a bold, heightened descent into a dark, purgatorial parallel reality. Karen is placed not only on legal trial, but on spiritual and psychological trial, pursued by desire, guilt, memory, and threatening forces beyond the visible world. And in the play’s most thrilling device, the audience itself becomes the jury; drawn into the trial, implicated in the verdict, and forced to decide what kind of truth they believe.

We caught up with Christa in NYC this week and she was gracious enough to answer three of our questions. See the videos below!

Canadian-American television writer and producer Bernie Orenstein, who worked on That Girl, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, Sanford and Son and What's Happening!!, has died. He died on September 14. Mr. Orenstein was 95.

Orenstein's sitcom writing credits included 26 episodes of That Girl, 17 episodes of The New Dick Van Dyke Show, 23 episodes of Sanford and Son and 5 episodes of What's Happening!!. Some of his other sitcom writing credits included The Monkees (3 episodes), Hey, Landlord (1967), Accidental Family (2 episodes), Good Morning World (2 episodes), Love, American Style (2 episodes), Grady (10 episodes), Sanford Arms, 13 Queens Boulevard (2 episodes), One in a Million (2 episodes), One of the Boys (1982 - 7 episodes), Double Trouble ( (2 episodes), E/R (7 episodes), Foley Square (6 episodes), You Again? (2 episodes), Kate & Allie (4 episodes), Baby Talk (3 episodes) and Cosby (4 episodes). He developed the 1977-1979 ABC sitcom Carter Country with Bud Yorkin and Saul Turteltaub. In 1989, he co-created the ABC sitcom Chicken Soup with Turteltaub.

He was a producer for That Girl (50 episodes), The New Dick Van Dyke Show (48 episodes), Love, American Style (5 episodes), Grady (5 episodes), Sanford and Son (73 episodes), Sanford Arms (4 episodes), What's Happening!! (65 episodes), E/R (22 episodes), You Again? (12 episodes), Throb (10 episodes), Kate & Allie (22 episodes) and Baby Talk (23 episodes).

Some of his credits as an actor included That Girl (2 episodes), The New Dick Van Dyke Show (4 episodes) and Sanford and Son (3 episodes).

He was interviewed for the Archive of American Television for the Television Academy Foundation on June 2, 2016.

Mr. Orenstein had a long and productive career in television. He was a frequent collaborator with writer and producer Saul Turteltaub, who died in 2020, for more than 30 years. We thank him for his work on sitcoms. He will be greatly missed.

We also remember Hall of Fame football player and coach Mike Ditka. He appeared in two episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun and several other sitcoms. He died on October 9 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Ditka was 86.

Ditka appeared as himself in the final episode of Cheers on May 20, 1993. He appeared as Coach Mafferty in two episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun in 1996 and 1997. Some of his other sitcom credits included Coach, Becker, According to Jim and Entourage.

He appeared twice on Saturday Night Live in 1993 and 1997. In 1990, he appeared in an episode of L.A. Law. He appeared in commercials and ads for over 50 products over the years.

Ditka had a major role in the 2005 sports comedy film Kicking & Screaming, playing himself. He was recruited by Will Ferrell's character to be an assistant little league soccer coach.

During his playing career as a tight end, he was UPI NFL Rookie of Year in 1961, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a six-time All-Pro with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). As a head coach for the Bears from 1982 to 1992, he was twice both the AP and UPI NFL Coach of Year (1985 and 1988). The 1985 Chicago Bears won Super Bowl XX. He also was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints from 1997 to 1999.

Mr. Ditka was the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. We thank Iron Mike for his work on the gridiron and on television. He will be sorely missed.

Actor and comedian Reggie McFadden starred in the final season of In Living Color and made several sitcom guest appearances. He died in October in Dodoma, Tanzania. Mr. McFadden was 57.

McFadden appeared as Ricky Thompson, an old friend of Martin Payne (Martin Lawrence), in a 1993 episode of Martin. Martin and Ricky get arrested for committing credit card fraud. Some of his other sitcom guest appearances included Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Coach, Moesha, Getting Personal (2 episodes) and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He wrote a 1996 episode of the UPN sitcom Minor Adjustments.

He appeared in three episodes of HBO's Def Comedy Jam from 1992 to 1995. He was a regular performer in 23 episodes of the fifth and final season (1993-1994) of the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color.

Mr. McFadden was a funny actor and comedian. We thank him for the laughs on television. He will be greatly missed.

Actor James Sloyan starred as Charlie Wayne in Oh Madeline. He died at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, on July 22. Mr. Sloyan was 85.

Sloyan starred as Charlie Wayne in the 1983-1984 ABC sitcom Oh Madeline. The show revolves around Madeline Wayne (Madeline Kahn), a housewife bored after 10 years of marriage to Charlie, a sweet but staid man who makes his living writing steamy romance novels under the name Crystal Love. It was based on the British sitcom Pig in the Middle that aired on ITV from 1980 until 1983. The series also starred Louis Giambalvo, Jesse Welles and Francine Tacker.

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included The Love Boat (3 episodes), Brothers (1986), Growing Pains and Who's the Boss? (1987).

He starred as Dr. Sam Lanagan in the short-lived 1977 ABC medical drama Westside Medical. Some of his other television credits included The Doctors (10 episodes in 1972), Kojak, Hawaii Five-O (1974), The Streets of San Francisco, Delvecchio (3 episodes), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (2 episodes), Lou Grant, CHiPs, Cagney & Lacey, Moonlighting, The Fall Guy, Simon & Simon, Highway to Heaven (2 episodes), Matlock (3 episodes in 1988 and 1989), MacGyver (2 episodes in 1989 and 1990), Murder, She Wrote (7 episodes), Baywatch (2 episodes), Star Trek: The Next Generation (2 episodes), Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (3 episodes), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2 episodes), Party of Five (4 episodes from 1995 to 1997) and The Young and the Restless (4 episodes).

Mr. Sloyan was a talented and versatile actor. He was the voice of Lexus in commercials for 20 years. We thank him for his work on television. He will be sorely missed.

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Labels: 3rd Rock from the Sun, In Living Color, Martin, Obits, Revenge, Sanford and Son, That Girl, What's Happening

Guest Stars for Peacock's Comedy Dig; Apple TV Renews Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed for Season 2

Peacock has announced guest stars for Dig, a new upcoming comedy series. Jason Mantzoukas, Brennan Lee Mulligan and Noma Dumezweni will recur, while Max Greenfield and Dan Bucatinsky will guest star in Dig. All episodes will be available on Peacock starting November 23, 2026.

Dig follows a team of dedicated archaeologists (and less-dedicated college students) who spend their summer working on a dig site in Greece. Their discovery of a rare artifact sends them on the adventure of a lifetime. The series stars Amy Poehler, Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza.

Michael Schur and Amy Poehler are co-creators and executive produce the series, with Poehler set to star. J.J. Philbin also serves as a writer and executive producer on the series. Morgan Sackett is executive producing, along with Dean Holland, Kate Arend, Jordan Grief, Dave Becky, David Miner and Sharon Jackson. The series is an adaptation of Kate Myers’ bestseller “Excavations.” Author Kate Myers is a co-executive producer.

Apple TV announced a season two renewal for its critically acclaimed, darkly comedic thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. From creator and showrunner David J. Rosen and starring Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson.

The comedy follows newly divorced mom Paula (Maslany) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime — while simultaneously struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis — Paula begins her own investigation, one that could unravel a greater conspiracy while also holding the keys to rebuilding her family and sense of self.

In addition to Maslany and Johnson, the ensemble cast is led by Murray Bartlett, Dolly De Leon, Brandon Flynn, Jessy Hodges, Jon Michael Hill, Charlie Hall, Kiarra Hamagami Goldberg and Nola Wallace.

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HBO Brings Back Girls for 5 Episodes; Hulu's The X-Files Picked Up to Series

HBO has announced the Emmy(R)-winning original comedy series Girls, created by and starring Lena Dunham, and executive produced by Judd Apatow, will return for five episodes. Production is set to begin in 2027, 10 years after the season 6 finale.

Returning cast will include Dunham as Hannah, Allison Williams as Marnie, Jemima Kirke as Jessa, Zosia Mamet as Shoshanna, and Andrew Rannells as Elijah. Over the course of its six seasons, Girls received 19 Emmy(R) nominations and two wins, including Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series.

Hulu has announced that Ryan Coogler's The X-Files project has been picked up to series. From Onyx Collective and produced by 20th Television in association with Proximity Media, the series will star Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel. A reimagining of the classic, the series follows two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents who form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.

Ryan Coogler (Proximity Media) wrote, directed and executive produced the pilot and will serve as executive producer along with showrunner and executive producer Jennifer Yale. Executive producers also include Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian (Proximity Media) and Chris Carter. Co-executive producers are Simone Harris (Proximity Media), Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel.

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Full Cast for Three's Company Live Reading in New York City; High Potential to Air After Super Bowl on ABC

And now the full cast is in! Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Three's Company, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health will present "Evening From the Heart," a special live NYC stage reading of the beloved sitcom on Monday, November 2 at Joe's Pub. The live reading celebrates the show's late star John Ritter while raising funds to support the Foundation's aortic health mission.

Original cast member Joyce DeWitt will co-host alongside Ritter's widow and actress, Amy Yasbeck. John's youngest son, actor Tyler Ritter will also be on hand. Richard Kline, who originated the role of Larry Dallas, performs as the evening's narrator, alongside Jason Biggs, who steps into Ritter's iconic role of Jack Tripper, Christine Taylor as Chrissy Snow, Bellamy Young as Janet Wood, Richard Kind as Stanley Roper, and Susie Essman as Helen Roper.

Ritter passed away in 2003 from an acute aortic dissection that was initially misdiagnosed. Established in his honor by Amy Yasbeck, the Foundation works to prevent premature deaths from aortic dissection through research, education, and advocacy.

The NYC event will kick off a multi-city "Three's Company: Come And Knock On Our Door" 50th anniversary tour and will expand to Dallas, Cleveland and Los Angeles in 2027. We will be on hand for the New York City one and will provide interviews, photos, videos and more... stay tuned!

The No. 1 entertainment series of last season, High Potential, will appear in the coveted post-Super Bowl slot, immediately following Super Bowl LXI on ABC and Disney+ on Sunday, February 14, 2027. Watch the promo shared on-air and online during Monday Night Football below. Super Bowl LXI will air on ABC, ESPN and Disney+ on February 14, 2027.

The hit drama series starring Kaitlin Olson returns for its third season in early 2027 with new episodes on Tuesdays on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. The series follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.

High Potential stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Ozdil, Amirah J as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot, and Judy Reyes as Selena.

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Bob's Burgers Holiday Special on Hulu; The Rookie and The Rookie: North Wednesdays on ABC in January

At the Bob's Burgers New York Comic-Con panel on October 10 on the Main Stage, creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard announced the Hulu-exclusive Holiday short, "On the Fort Day of Christmas," will premiere December 7 exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and Disney+ internationally in most markets. Bouchard was joined on the panel by stars H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy.

In "On the Fort Day of Christmas," a record-breaking Christmas snowstorm means one thing to the Belcher kids - a record-breaking Christmas snow fort.

Season 17 of Bob's Burgers returns to FOX in 2027, and will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and Disney+ internationally in most markets. Bob's Burgers premiered on FOX on January 9, 2011. The series has been renewed through Season 19 (2028-2029). Cast: H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Larry Murphy.

Also at New York Comic Con, ABC announced that The Rookie will move to Wednesdays and air back-to-back with The Rookie: North! You've had these moments on your mind since the finale (see video below). Time to find out what happens next. The Rookie returns with its season premiere on Wednesday, January 6 at 9PM on ABC and stream on Hulu.

New badge. New beat. New rookie. 🚨 Meet Alex Holland (Jay Ellis) when The Rookie: North premieres Wednesday, January 6 at 10PM on ABC! Stream on Hulu.

You’ve had these moments on your mind since the finale. Time to find out what happens next. #TheRookie premieres Wednesday, January 6 on ABC and stream on Hulu. https://t.co/EwJyLyiiyF

— The Rookie (@therookie) October 11, 2026

New badge. New beat. New rookie. 🚨 Meet Alex Holland when #TheRookieNorth premieres Wednesday, January 6 on ABC! Stream on Hulu. https://t.co/yTVs64fGQS

— The Rookie North (@therookienorth) October 11, 2026

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 12, 2026)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Colin Jost and Danny Chun to Launch Free Streaming Comedy; Paramount/Warner Merger Completed

  Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a new comedy series from Colin Jost and Danny Chun, the final installment in the "will they, won't they" with Warner Brothers and Paramount (now the question is "will it last?"), and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Colin Jost and Danny Chun are launching a new comedy series that will air on free streaming services, 6 Bed 1 Bath. (Deadline)
• As expected, the Paramount and Warner merger was completed last week. (AP News)
• Crazy Rich Asians is headed to HBO as a series. (Variety)
• Was Iain Armitage difficult to work with on the set of Young Sheldon? A new book claims that, and he responds to the allegations himself. (Entertainment Weekly)
• It what feels like a canon event in most long-running ABC sitcoms for the past few decades, Abbott Elementary is going to Disneyland. (Deadline)
• While it'll still air on ABC and ESPN, Disney+ will be streaming the Super Bowl for the first time ever this year. (Variety)
• FETV, which is effectively cable's last attempt at doing what Nick at Nite did in the 80s and 90s and TV Land did in the 90s and 00s, is adding more classics, with the return of I Dream of Jeannie and the debut of The Bionic Woman to the lineup. (SitcomsOnline)

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Labels: 6 Bed 1 Bath, Abbott Elementary, Beavis and Butt-Head, Crazy Rich Asians, FETV, I Dream of Jeannie, Paramount, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Bionic Woman, Warner Bros, Young Sheldon

Apple TV Comedy Stick Returns November 4; News from New York Comic Con 2026 Day One

Apple TV unveiled the trailer for season two of the beloved sports comedy Stick, starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller. The 10-episode second season premieres Wednesday, November 4, 2026 with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly until December 30, 2026 on Apple TV.

Stick is a heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships, set within the world of golf as it has never been shown before. Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager).

In season two, Santi takes the next step in his pursuit of professional golf, only to discover how quickly the game changes when talent becomes expectation. As Santi chases his dream, Pryce finds himself wondering what might still be possible for him. Urged on by his former rival Clark Ross (Timothy Olyphant), Pryce does something nobody expects: he bets on himself, launching an improbable comeback in hopes of becoming the oldest golfer ever to win a major. But the road back proves far harder than he imagined. And the closer Pryce gets to the golfer he once was, the more he is forced to confront why he never fulfilled the promise everyone once saw in him. With brilliant new coach Amanda (Rhea Seehorn) and trusted caddie Mitts (Marc Maron) in his corner, Pryce sets out to prove - to the golf world and, more importantly, to himself - that maybe he really was as good as everyone always said he was.

Led by an ensemble cast that includes Wilson, Dager, Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer and Olyphant, the second season of Stick welcomes Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Seehorn, alongside John Higgins, Billy Zane, Rex Linn, Sasha Alexander and Missi Pyle, and features return guest appearances from legendary broadcasters Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman, and golf enthusiasts Matt Scharff and Dan Rapaport.

To celebrate 20 years since Dexter Morgan's killer debut, the world of Dexter(R) took over New York Comic Con's Main Stage, treating fans to a surprise screening of the season two premiere of the SHOWTIME(R) original series Dexter: Resurrection, premiering globally on Paramount+ only with the Premium Plan on Friday, October 30. The panel featured stars Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, James Remar, Jack Alcott, Bokeem Woodbine and Krysten Ritter, alongside showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, executive producers Scott Reynolds and Marcos Siega, and surprise guest Eric Stonestreet.

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation took over the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con on Thursday, treating fans to a first look at some of the highly anticipated TV series coming soon to Disney+. Host Brandon Davis moderated the event, welcoming Marvel Head of Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise Brad Winderbaum to the stage. Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker also helped kick off the panel, teasing some of the exciting news coming to the pages of Marvel Comics. Joined by a slew of special guests, Winderbaum revealed an exclusive look at all the thrilling series coming soon - from VisionQuest and Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 to more Marvel Zombies and the just-announced new series Zodiac.

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FETV Acquires I Dream of Jeannie and The Bionic Woman; Netflix Renews The Hunting Wives for Season 3, Before Season 2 Launch

FETV (Family Entertainment Television), home to beloved and timeless television series and movies carried across cable, satellite, and virtual platforms, announced that two classic series, I Dream of Jeannie and The Bionic Woman, will join the network's weekday afternoon lineup beginning Monday, November 2. I Dream of Jeannie will air weekdays at 2p ET followed by The Bionic Woman at 3:10p ET. As with all series on FETV, both shows will air in their original, uncut format.

Starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, I Dream of Jeannie follows the hilarious misadventures of astronaut Tony Nelson (Hagman) after he discovers a beautiful, 2,000-year-old genie (Eden). The show debuted in 1965 on NBC, airing a total of 139 episodes during its five-season run.

The Bionic Woman stars Lindsay Wagner as Jaime Sommers, a former tennis professional who receives extraordinary bionic enhancements after a near-fatal accident. A spin-off of The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman frequently features Steve Austin (portrayed by Lee Majors) as well as Oscar Goldman, played by Richard Anderson. The Bionic Woman aired for three seasons across ABC and NBC from 1976 to 1978.

Netflix announced the Season 3 renewal of the hit series The Hunting Wives from Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. Season 3 will release exclusively as a Netflix-branded series in nearly all countries where Netflix is available. Season 2 is set to release on November 26, 2026, exclusively as a Netflix-branded series in nearly all countries where Netflix is available.

At the start of Season 2, Sophie and Margo are on the outs. But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together. As they play their dangerous games, the question arises. Are they the hunters or the hunted?

The series stars Brittany Snow, Malin Åkerman, Dermot Mulroney, Jaime Ray Newman, Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Karen Rodriguez, and Hunter Emery. Additional key cast members include Branton Box, Dale Dickey, Kim Matula, Cam Gigandet, Alex FitzAlan, John Stamos, and Angel Reese.

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More Live Three's Company Readings; Lucy Hale is Scarlett Holmes for Roku in 2027

Come and Knock on Our Door: On Tour! To mark the 50th anniversary of the Three's Company premiere in 2027, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health is bringing a Three's Company Reading to four cities, each featuring a celebrity live reading of the show that brought so much laughter into so many homes.

The first one was last year in Los Angeles. The live staged reading of the classic Three's Company episode "Going to Pot" featured Kaley Cuoco, Adam Devine and Jason Alexander, with original cast members Priscilla Barnes and Richard Kline reprising their iconic roles, and was directed by filmmaker Dennis Dugan and narrated by Tom Bergeron. The event brought together a stellar roster of comedic talent. You can watch that live reading on Pluto TV.

The tour kicks off on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater in NYC, co-chaired by two of The John Ritter Foundation's wonderful board members, Alex Bussenger and Donald Schwartz. The first cast member has been announced! Look who'll be waiting for you in New York City on November 2: Jason Biggs is joining in the role of Jack Tripper for the live staged reading of a Three's Company episode at Evening from the Heart New York benefiting The John Ritter Foundation. The full cast (and episode they will read) will be announced soon for NYC, so stay tuned!

Here are the upcoming dates:

🗽 New York: November 2, 2026
🤠 Dallas: February 27, 2027
🎸 Cleveland: March 13, 2027
🌴 Los Angeles: September 9, 2027

Roku announced that Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) will star in and executive produce Scarlett Holmes, a new Roku Original limited series that puts a fresh, romantic spin on the legendary world of Sherlock Holmes. The limited series, produced by Jaggi Entertainment, will debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2027.

A modern descendant of Sherlock Holmes, "Scarlett Holmes" (Lucy Hale) has inherited her family's legendary powers of observation, but instead of solving crimes, she takes on mysteries of love, dating, and relationships. In each episode, Scarlett is joined by her trusty sidekick, "Jane Watson," as they help clients navigate mixed signals, secret crushes, romantic dilemmas, and everything in between. But while Scarlett may be an expert at solving everyone else's romantic problems, her own love life proves far more difficult to decipher. When she falls for "Ollie Moriarity" - a charming podcast producer secretly planning an exposé on her methods - she's faced with the toughest case of all: her own. Each episode's storyline draws inspiration from a beloved romantic comedy.

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Labels: John Ritter, Pretty Little Liars, Roku, Three's Company

NBC's Happy Place Season 3 Trailer; Apple TV's Imperfect Women Renewed for Season 2

NBC debuts the official trailer for Season 3 of Happy's Place. Starring Reba McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn. Happy's Place S3 Premieres on October 23 at 8:00pm on NBC.

Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her father's tavern (Happy's Place) and is surprised to discover that she has a new business partner, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twenty-something half-sister that she never knew she had.

Season 3 will build on the demise of the romantic aspect of the relationship between Emmett and Bobbie, but will it really come to an end and stay in the "friend zone"? Isabella's speakeasy takes off and the success of it affects how she decides to move through the world both professionally and personally. As for Gabby, her mother has moved to Knoxville and they are now living together so that relationship will be tested. Steve will decide it's time to start living his life and not continue to hide behind his OCD. Takoda will have challenges that will affect the way people at the bar perceive him. One thing we know for sure, they will all be there for each other. The series stars Reba McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn.

Happy's Place casts James Denton (Desperate Housewives) as a guest star. Returning guest stars include Jane Lynch recurring as "Val," as well as Justina Machado as "Maritza." James Denton will play "JB," a handsome patron at the bar who immediately captures the attention of both Gabby and Bobbie, but, ultimately, it's Bobbie he wishes to pursue. Denton previously guest starred in the original Reba series, reuniting Denton with Reba McEntire on-screen.

Apple TV's hit thriller Imperfect Women to return for a gripping second season led by Emmy Award winner Kerry Washington, and new original story from co-showrunners Annie Weisman and Justin Hillian. Imperfect Women season two to center on Eleanor with Washington set to star and executive produce, and Emmy Award winner Elisabeth Moss to return as executive producer.

Global hit limited series Imperfect Women is back by popular demand. The series is returning for a compelling new chapter set on Martha's Vineyard that will revolve around fan-favorite character Eleanor, played by Emmy Award-winning producer and actor Kerry Washington, who will reprise her role and serve as executive producer alongside Emmy Award winner Elisabeth Moss. Creator Annie Weisman will return to serve as co-showrunner alongside Justin Hillian (The Chi, Snowfall) on the second season of the thriller, which will be based on an original idea.

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Labels: Apple TV+, Happy's Place, NBC

A Different World to Return for Season 2 on Netflix; Prime Video's Barbershop Comedy Series Premieres February 10

Netflix announced that A Different World has been renewed for a second season. Season 1 premiered September 24th, following Deborah, Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert's free-spirited, well-intentioned, yet rebellious youngest child, during her freshman year at Hillman College alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.

Season 2 Logline: After transformative summers, Deborah and her Hillman classmates return to campus for sophomore year with a "New Year, New Me" attitude, only to find themselves faced with past decisions, uncertain futures, new loves and friendships, and deeper questions of purpose... all while, of course, getting themselves into a whole lot of new mess.

Prime Video revealed a new teaser from the upcoming comedy series, Barbershop, from Amazon MGM Studios, MGM Television, Hartbeat, Busy B Entertainment, Prominent Productions, and State Street Pictures at this year's CultureCon. The comedy series inspired by the beloved film franchise will premiere all eight episodes on February 10, 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Travis "Trav" Walker (Jermaine Fowler) returns to Chicago hoping to honor his grandfather's legacy at the iconic Calvin's barbershop, but the shop has changed, and so has the city. As Trav struggles to find his place among a new crew of barbers and loyal customers, Calvin's remains what it's always been, a place for sharp fades, sharp opinions, and a community that always has something to say.

The cast also includes Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., E.J. Bonilla, Bresha Webb, Bokeem Woodbine, Tiana Okoye, and Langston Kerman. Guest stars who will appear are Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, Diallo Riddle, Ziwe, Tituss Burgess, Comedian CP, Devon Walker, and Belmont Cameli.

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Labels: A Different World, Amazon Prime, Barbershop, Netflix

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 5, 2026)

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Labels: Talk Shows, This Week in Sitcoms