Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Night Court Recap: Dan Gets Shoved Back Into the Dating Pool — How Are You Liking the Sequel Series So Far?

Night Court‘s Dan Fielding isn’t ready to start dating again… but that won’t stop his new courtroom pals from nudging him along. In this week’s episode, we learn that Dan has been quite a magnet for the ladies since his return to night court. His latest client can’t resist groping him (“My husband’s in a […]

Matlock Reboot Starring Kathy Bates Lands Pilot Order at CBS

Matlock is coming back to TV… but she’ll look a little different this time. (Yes, we said “she.”) Oscar winner Kathy Bates will play the title character in a new version of Matlock, which has earned a pilot order at CBS, TVLine has learned. Bates takes over the lead role from Andy Griffith, who played […]

Peacock Ends Free Tier for New Customers, Shifts Focus to Paid Plans

Peacock is not “free as a bird” anymore, as its ads once touted. The streamer’s free, ad-supported tier is no longer available to new customers, our sister site Variety confirms. Instead, new users will only be able to choose from the Premium plan with ads for $4.99 per month and the Premium Plus ad-free plan […]

Monday, January 30, 2023

Kidding Pulled From Streaming — See What Other Showtime Series Are Gone

We’re not kidding about this news: The Jim Carrey dramedy Kidding is among several Showtime series that have been removed from the pay-cable network’s streaming platforms, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to Kidding, which wrapped up a two-season run in 2020, the Kirsten Dunst dark comedy On Becoming a God in Central Florida […]

Reboot Cancelled at Hulu

Hulu has pulled the plug on Reboot. The meta comedy has been cancelled after one season, TVLine has confirmed. Poking fun at the television’s industry’s resolve to reboot hit shows of yesteryear, the series centered on Hulu rebooting the fictitious early-aughts sitcom Step Right Up. With its dysfunctional cast forced back together in Season 1, […]

Laverne & Shirley Star Cindy Williams Dead at 75 — Read Family's Statement

Cindy Williams, who starred alongside Penny Marshall on the hit ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley, has died at the age of 75. “The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed,” her children Zak and Emily Hudson said in a statement to the Associated […]

The Resident: 8 Reasons Why Fox Ought to Renew It for a Final Season

It’s time for an honest check of The Resident‘s vitals. We already know that the Fox medical drama’s Jan. 17 finale was intentionally crafted as a suitable series ender, should the show not return for Season 7. And given the show’s perpetual “bubble” status, The Resident‘s previous renewals have long felt like gifts from the hospital […]

Elisabeth Harnois Recalls One Tree Hill Boss' 'Inappropriate' Behavior Towards Her: 'I Felt Very Uncomfortable'

Elisabeth Harnois is the latest One Tree Hill actress to come forward with a story of abuse and harassment behind the scenes. Harnois, who recurred as “Clean Teens” founder Shelley Simon on the WB-turned-CW drama, filled in as a guest co-host on the Jan. 30 episode of the “Drama Queens” podcast, where she recalled receiving […]

The Last of Us' Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett Break Down Bill, Frank and the Episode That Wrecked Us

Warning: This post contains spoilers from Sunday’s The Last of Us. To take a note from Linda Ronstadt, I think I’m going to be talking about this week’s The Last of Us for a long, long time. Episode 3, which aired Sunday, introduced us to a gruff survivalist named Bill (played by Parks and Recreation‘s […]

Which of January's 12+ Cancellations Was the Most Heartbreaking?

The new year got off to a rough start for over a dozen TV series and their fans, who were greeted with the news that some of their favorite shows had been cancelled. In fact, January alone saw the Grim Reaper bring down his axe on 13 comedies and dramas, ranging from cult fave Doom […]

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Star Trek: Picard Trailer Introduces Two New Faces: Are They Friends or Foes?

Jean-Luc Picard is reuniting with some old friends… and making some new acquaintances. In a new trailer for Star Trek: Picard‘s third and final season — which you can watch above — Jean-Luc gets a blast from the past in the form of his old Enterprise shipmates Riker, Worf, Geordi La Forge and Dr. Beverly […]

Has HBO's The Last of Us Made You Curious to Play the Games? Here's Every Version Explained, Where to Buy

HBO, with its quick renewal of The Last of Us, made clear that it is all in on its acclaimed and well-watched adaptation. If you’re now curious to keep Ellie and Joel’s story going by playing the video games that inspired it all, here’s how. Ahead of the HBO series’ Season 1 premiere, creator Craig […]

Annie Wersching Remembered: Costar Abigail Spencer, Eric Kripke and More Pay Tribute to Late Actress

Stars and TV executives are paying tribute following the news of Annie Wersching’s death Sunday at the age of 45. Timeless and Revolution executive producer Eric Kripke tweeted about the “heartbreaking” news, calling Wersching “kind, brilliant, full of life… She was my secret weapon,” he wrote. “I cast her in every show I made, was […]

12 TV Shows That Should Have Just Ended After One Season

Some TV shows build on a promising first season to achieve true greatness in their second and third and fourth seasons. These… are not those shows. Here at TVLine, we’ve been burned too many times by shows that wowed us during their freshman runs, only to completely crash and burn when they hit Season 2 […]

Annie Wersching, 24, Bosch and Timeless Actress, Dead at 45

Annie Wersching, the actress who starred in 24, Bosch and Timeless among others, died Sunday. She was 45. Wersching passed away of cancer after being diagnosed in 2020, our sister site Deadline first reported. She continued working with recurring roles in both Star Trek: Picard and The Rookie right up until her death. Her husband, […]

9-1-1 and Lone Star's Next Crossover May Not Be 'Obvious,' But It's Coming

The 118 and the 126 could be crossing paths again very soon, even if it’s not how you might expect. In its first three seasons, 9-1-1: Lone Star crossed paths with its parent series on two separate occasions, including a full-scale wildfire situation that required several members of Owen’s team to lend the Los Angeles […]

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Here's What NCIS: LA Fans Say MUST Happen Before the Series Ends in May

The NCIS: Los Angeles fans have spoken, and it is crystal clear what they feel must happen before TV’s first NCIS spinoff signs off for good in May. Earlier this week, in the wake of the news that NCIS: LA would be ending after this, its 14th season, TVLine scoured the hundreds of reader comments […]

Teen Wolf Cast Reacts to Movie's 'Ship Shake-Ups, Including the Couple No One (Including the Actors) Asked For

What a difference a 15-year time jump can make. The Beacon Hills of Teen Wolf: The Movie was markedly different from the one we left when Teen Wolf wrapped its run on MTV, and not just because the teenagers are suddenly (gasp!) adults. Almost none of the relationships we rooted for remain in tact, save […]

The Traitors: 10 Reality Contestants We Want to See in Season 2

With The Traitors‘ nearly perfect first season officially behind us, we’re looking ahead at what’s next for Peacock’s gripping Scotland set reality series. While the show hasn’t officially been renewed as of yet, we’re feeling pretty optimistic about its odds. The show’s mix of veteran reality players and newbies was spot-on for this deceitful game, […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of Jan. 29

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

TV Ratings: Friday Night SmackDown, Shark Tank Lead Night

In the latest TV ratings, with CBS in rerun mode, Fox’s SmackDown led the night in the demo, while ABC’s Shark Tank reeled in Friday’s largest crowd. FOX | Ahead of tonight’s Royal Rumble, Friday Night SmackDown drew its best audience since Dec. 30 (2.4 million total viewers) while steady in the demo (with a […]

Hear Us Out: Law & Order: SVU and Organized Crime Should Be One Show

Far be it from me to tell TV mastermind Dick Wolf what to do with one of his prize franchises… but sit back while I tell TV mastermind Dick Wolf what to do with one of his prize franchises. You know how in the past couple of seasons, the best episodes of Law & Order: […]

Friday, January 27, 2023

Is More Teen Wolf On the Way After Paramount+ Movie? 'I Think Werewolf Babies Are in Order,' Says One Star

Warning: We’re about to spoil major plot points from Teen Wolf: The Movie, now streaming on Paramount+. Whether it’s been made official or not, the continuation of the Teen Wolf franchise feels inevitable. Not only is the interest is clearly there, hence the existence of Teen Wolf: The Movie, but the film itself practically doubles […]

Tomb Raider Series Eyed at Amazon — Who Should Play TV's Lara Croft?

Phoebe Waller-Bridge clearly caught the archaeology bug while filming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, given that she reportedly is penning a Tomb Raider series for Prime Video. Who’s your pick to portray the iconic and fearless Lara Croft? Prime Video is not commenting, but our sister site THR reports that Waller-Bridge is attached […]

The Good Doctor Cast Exits, Ranked — Which One Hit You the Hardest?

The revolving door at St. Bonaventure has not gone unnoticed. Since its 2017 debut, ABC’s The Good Doctor has said goodbye to a whopping seven series regulars. Some actors left on their own accord, while others were written out once their storylines reached their natural conclusion. Either way, saying so-long is never easy. Take, for […]

TVLine Items: Kidman's Perfect Nanny Series, Leno's Garage Closed and More

Nicole Kidman just can’t stay away from HBO: The Big Little Lies vet is headed back to the premium cable network as the star and executive producer of the limited series The Perfect Nanny, our sister site Deadline reports. The project hails from Pen15 co-creator/co-star Maya Erskine, who will write The Perfect Nanny, in addition […]

'Un-Renewed' TV Shows: Stumptown, 61st Street, Why Women Kill, GLOW and 20+ Others With Reversed Renewals

TV show cancellations are devastating enough on their own. But when a series has already been renewed, then gets unceremoniously axed? That’s eat-ice-cream-straight-outta-the-gallon levels of heartbreak. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the occasional TV show did have its renewal for a subsequent season reversed, as happened with series like HBO’s Vinyl or ABC’s Lois & […]

Ratings: SVU Eyes Ones of Its Biggest Audiences Since May 2018

In the latest TV ratings, with CBS in rerun mode, NBC’s Law & Order: SVU led Thursday both in total viewers and in the demo — and, in fact, drew one of its biggest audiences of the past four-plus years. NBC | Law & Order rose to at least a season high in audience (with […]

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Here's How Wolf Pack Distinguishes Itself From Teen Wolf in Series Premiere

Despite sharing a creator and exploring very similar concepts (werewolves and abs), the new Paramount+ series Wolf Pack is not a spinoff of MTV’s Teen Wolf. This much was made clear when the streamer launched a social media campaign called — wait for it — #NotASpinoff. But it goes beyond simply not being a spinoff. […]

Poker Face's Adrien Brody Breaks Down the Premiere's Big Twist, Hints at Trouble Ahead for Charlie (Grade It!)

Warning: This post contains spoilers from Thursday’s Poker Face series premiere. Poker Face‘s Charlie Cale just solved her first case — and the man she fingered for the murder paid the ultimate price. Thursday’s series premiere of the Peacock detective series introduced us to Charlie (played by Natasha Lyonne), a Reno cocktail waitress who has a […]

Burning Teen Wolf Movie Questions Answered, From the Mystery of Eli's Mom to Lydia's Future With Stiles

If there was one thing you could count on during Teen Wolf‘s original run, it’s that each episode would leave you with more questions than answers. So it should come as no surprise that Teen Wolf: The Movie, a feature-length follow-up now streaming on Paramount+, concludes without filling in every last blank. In fact, by […]

Ratings: Price Is Right at Night Leads Quiet Wednesday, Adds More Episodes

In the latest TV show ratings, CBS’ The Price Is Right at Night — with both NBC and ABC in rerun mode — this Wednesday rose to 5.2 million total viewers (a season high) and a 0.6 demo rating, topping the night in both measures. TPIR at Night has also added another two primetime outings, […]

Simpsons, Bob's Burgers and Family Guy All Renewed for 2 More Seasons at Fox

The Simpsons, the Griffins and the Belchers are staying put at Fox. The network has handed two-season renewals to The Simpsons (for Seasons 35 and 36), Family Guy (for Seasons 22 and 23) and Bob’s Burgers (for Seasons 14 and 15), TVLine has learned. “With this trio of renewals, we celebrate excellence in animation on Fox, our wonderful, […]

Teen Wolf's Arden Cho Has 'No Regrets' About Declining Revival Movie: 'Looking Forward to Better in 2023'

The newly released Teen Wolf revival movie does not include an appearance from Arden Cho, but the actress is reassuring fans that she’s perfectly OK with that. “Don’t worry babies, thanks for your support,” Cho tweeted on Thursday, in response to a fan who was “sending much love and respect” to the actress on Teen […]

The Recruit Renewed for Season 2

The Recruit‘s mission is far from over: Netflix has renewed the Noah Centineo-led spy thriller for Season 2, TVLine has learned. Season 1 dropped Dec. 16 and debuted at No. 3 on Nielsen’s U.S. ranking of streaming originals during its first week of eligibility (and with just three days of viewing), and held steady at […]

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The Flash: See First Photos (Including 2 Exclusives) From Final Season

With the start of The Flash‘s farewell “Run, Barry, run!” now just two weeks away, The CW has (finally) let loose with the first photos from Season 9. You can check them out above and down below, accompanied by the two #WestAllen-centric exclusives that were a part of TVLine’s crowd-pleasing 2023 First Look package. Premiering […]

Top Chef Reveals International Cast for World All-Stars Season — Get Premiere Date, and Watch a Sneak Peek

Top Chef is heading across the pond for an all-star season with plenty of international flavor. The Bravo cooking competition has revealed the cast for its upcoming Season 20, aka World All-Stars, with 16 former cheftestants from 11 different Top Chef editions across the globe. Among the returning all-stars are four from the American Top […]

Sistas' Devale Ellis Defends Karen Over Pregnancy Drama: 'As Much as Twitter Wants Zac to Hate Her, He Doesn't'

Zac may find himself at odds with his pregnant ex, but Sistas star Devale Ellis will always be on Team Karen. In fact, the actor went into full-on defense mode over Karen during a recent chat with TVLine, insisting that fans need to lighten up on the character and her situation. Because while it may […]

Bob Hearts Abishola Renewed for Season 5 at CBS

This bodes well for MaxDot’s expansion: CBS has handed an early Season 5 renewal to Bob Hearts Abishola. Season to date, B❤️A is averaging 6.1 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating (with Live+7 playback folded in), down just eight percent in audience from last season’s average. Among the four sitcoms CBS has aired […]

Grey's Anatomy/Station 19 Showrunner Stepping Down at Season's End

Get the defibrillator, stat! Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19’s Krista Vernoff will be leaving her posts as showrunner and executive producer of both ABC shows at the conclusion of their current seasons, our sister site Deadline reports. “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to be entrusted to run Grey’s Anatomy for the past […]

Ratings: Night Court Slips Opposite New FBI, Still Tops Tuesday in Demo

In the latest TV show ratings, NBC’s Night Court led Tuesday in the demo, while CBS’ FBI dominated the night in total audience. NBC | Night Court opened the night with 5 million viewers and a 0.7 demo rating, down 32 and 26 percent from its boffo, double-episode debut (which aired opposite an FBI rerun). […]

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

NCIS: Los Angeles Poll: What MUST Happen Before the Series Ends? Vote!

Now that you’ve had a few days to process the news that NCIS: Los Angeles is signing off after 14 seasons, it is time to formally and super-officially voice your MUST-HAVES for the high-octane drama’s final run of episodes. As TVLine reported last week, NCIS: LA will be ending its run at the end of […]

Rick and Morty's Justin Roiland Fired by Adult Swim Over Domestic Abuse Charges; Voices Expected to Be Recast

Adult Swim has officially cut ties with Justin Roiland — the co-creator of Rick and Morty, who also provides both characters’ voices — following domestic abuse charges brought against him. “Adult Swim has ended its association with Justin Roiland,” reads a statement from Adult Swim, Cartoon Network and Boomerang’s SVP of Communications Marie Moore. As […]

TVLine Items: TBS Kills Rat, New Taylor Kitsch Series Adds Cast and More

TBS is getting rid of the vermin in its cooking space. The cable network has cancelled Rat in the Kitchen, a twist on a traditional cooking competition show hosted by French chef Ludo Lefebvre and comedian Natasha Leggero, after one season, our sister site Deadline reports. The series premiered in March 2022. According to Warner […]

Call Me Kat to Introduce Jack McBrayer as Phil's Replacement — But Will He Stick Around? Watch Sneak Peek

Jack McBrayer makes quite the impression during his Call Me Kat debut. TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at Thursday’s episode (Fox, 9:30/8:30c), which welcomes the 30 Rock alum as new hire Gideon, the baker Kat has tapped to replace Leslie Jordan’s Phil — at least for now. In the clip, Kat brings the Amish […]

1923's Brandon Sklenar Teases Spencer's Somber Homecoming: 'It Doesn't Get Easier for Anybody'

With more than a week to go before 1923 continues its freshman season, may we interest you in a few Episode-5-and-beyond teases, courtesy of star Brandon Sklenar? When TVLine recently chatted with the actor, we first covered Spencer’s emotional bombshell from the end of Episode 4. In case you need a refresher: After a significant […]

Ratings: Neighborhood, Abishola Eye Season Highs; All American Duo Grow

In the latest TV show ratings, CBS’ newly renewed The Neighborhood and ABC’s The Bachelor tied for the Monday demo win, while CBS’ NCIS easily drew the night’s largest audience. CBS | With no pesky NFL game to harsh their mellow this week, The Neighborhood (with 6.2 million viewers and a 0.6 rating) and Bob […]

Monday, January 23, 2023

Bachelor Premiere Recap: Zach's Lips Are Busy, But Who Captured His Heart?

Yes, we’re back at the mansion for another season of The Bachelor — and new star Zach could already use some extra lip balm, after all that kissing. Monday’s premiere opens with a limo full of girls dubbing our new leading man “Zach the Snack,” and we get the standard biographical rundown on Zach — […]

FBI: International's Luke Kleintank on Forrester's Dilemma: 'He Will Go to Any Lengths to Stay on the Fly Team, But...'

This week on FBI: International, the locking of horns between Special Agent Scott Forrester and muckety-muck Ken Dandridge hits a tipping point, as their approaches to cracking a case wildly differ. Could this be the clash that gets Forrester booted from the Fly Team for good? In the episode “Someone She Knew” (airing Tuesday at […]

The Neighborhood Earns Early Season 6 Renewal at CBS

This calls for a celebratory block party: CBS has handed an early Season 6 renewal to The Neighborhood. The renewal news was announced Monday, as production begins on the milestone 100th episode. “The Neighborhood has become a hit by not only delivering laughs but by telling stories of cultural impact,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said […]

Gina Torres Celebrates Suits Reunion With D.B. Woodside in 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 4 — Watch Sneak Peek

Gina Torres‘ newest costar on 9-1-1: Lone Star suits her just fine. A weather emergency in Tuesday’s Season 4 premiere (Fox, 8/7c) puts Torres’ Tommy Vega in the path of Trevor, an attractive single father played by Lucifer‘s D.B. Woodside. It’s a path that Torres is more than happy to walk. Again. “I know I […]

The Last of Us Audience Surges 22% in Week 2, Setting an HBO Record

The Last of Us is really clicking with audiences, having delivered the largest Week 2 audience gain for any HBO original drama. Episode 2 of the video game-based dystopian drama drew 5.7 million viewers this Sunday night, across HBO and linear telecasts in the U.S. That surge of 22 percent from the series’ debut marks […]

Trailer for Harley Quinn Valentine's Day Special Teases a Proposal, a Smitten Darkseid, 'Group Stuff' and More

HBO Max has set a release date for Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special, as well as released a poster and a rrrrribald trailer.  Announced back in October and now set for a Thursday, Feb. 9 premiere, the holiday special finds Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) going to obsessive lengths to ensure that […]

Blue Bloods: Who Should Danny End Up With Now That He's Dating Again?

Yep, Blue Bloods‘ Danny Reagan is full-on, non-covertly dating again, coming up on the six-year anniversary of wife Linda’s tragic death. But will newly retired Detective Laura Acosta prove to be his endgame, or but a first stepping stone toward his true romantic destiny? Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Linda (played back in the day by […]

The Last of Us Episode 2: Anna Torv Breaks Down That Game-Changing Kiss — Watch Video

Warning: This post contains spoilers from Sunday’s The Last of Us Episode 2. “They’re just broken.” Anna Torv doesn’t mince words when describing the plight of The Last of Us‘ Tess and Joel, who experienced a trajectory-changing loss in Episode 2 of the HBO drama. “Who wouldn’t be, to be fair, living like that?” In […]

Pamela Anderson Says Tim Allen Exposed Himself to Her in 1991 — the Home Improvement Star Responds

Tim Allen is denying that he exposed himself to former costar Pamela Anderson, who describes the alleged incident in her forthcoming memoir. In an excerpt obtained by our sister site Variety, Anderson, then 23, recalls her first day on set of ABC’s Home Improvement in 1991. “I walked out of my dressing room, and Tim,” […]

WWE: How to Stream the Royal Rumble

The Road to WrestleMania begins with the Royal Rumble being held Saturday, Jan. 28 at 5pm PT/8pm ET at the Alamodome. Find out how to stream the live event where a new Superstar enters the ring every 90 seconds, so you don’t miss a thing. The Royal Rumble is WWE’s annual free-for-all competition to earn […]

Sunday, January 22, 2023

The Last of Us Episode 2 Recap: For 'Shroom the Bell Tolls

In case you’re keeping score at home, we’re only two episodes in, and we’ve already got a The Last of Us body count started. Joel: 0, the Mushrooms From Hell: 1. Tess sacrifices herself in this week’s hour, in a bid to give Joel and Ellie a fighting chance of making it out of the […]

NCIS: Rocky Carroll on Directing Torres' Action-Packed Undercover Mission, Significance of Upcoming Episode 450

This week on NCIS, an impromptu undercover mission forces Special Agent Torres to face assorted demons — as well as get into a variety of tussles that put director Rocky Carroll to the test. In the episode “Big Rig,” which airs Monday at 9/8c, Nick’s old pal, NCIS Special Agent Dale Sawyer, comes to him […]

TV's 25+ Most Jaw-Dislocating Slaps, Smacks and Wallops

It’s time to celebrate one of TV’s finest dramatic flourishes: A good ol’ fashioned slap across the face. While we certainly don’t condone the below physical altercations (or any of this type of behavior IRL), a good scripted slap upside the head is both memorable and a good conversation starter for today’s social media-style watercooler. […]

Saturday, January 21, 2023

SNL: 'Bad NBC Page' Aubrey Plaza's Set Tour Leads to Surprise Reunion

Aubrey Plaza as this weekend’s Saturday Night Live host returned to her old 30 Rock stomping grounds, having worked there as an NBC page when she was in college. As such, it was inevitable that her monologue — which opened with her assuring us that, trademark sarcasm and all, she truly does “care” about (some) […]

Ghosts First Look: Tara Reid Arrives to Charm the Pants Off of Trevor

The latest Ghosts guest star is going to knock Trevor’s socks off… and the poor guy is already missing his pants. TVLine has an exclusive first look at Tara Reid guest-starring on the hit CBS sitcom, which you can check out above. Reid will play herself in the Feb. 9 episode (8:30/7:30c) — and as […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of Jan. 22

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

That '90s Show: Did '70s Gang Lose Touch? What Happened to Hyde? Kelso Kid Retconned? And More Burning Qs!

Two decades have passed in Point Place, Wis. since we last left the circle gang, but in Netflix’s latest revival, That ’90s Show, we once again found ourselves hanging out in Kitty and Red’s basement. While the original crew (everyone except for a certain someone) did pop up sporadically, the new series focuses on the […]

Friday Ratings: Fire Country Draws Its Second-Largest Audience

In the latest TV ratings, there was a three-way tie for the Friday demo win, while two CBS dramas veritably tied for the night’s largest audience. CBS | SWAT (with 5.4 million total viewers and a 0.4 rating) is again looking at its best audience since May 2019 but it dipped in the demo. Fire […]

NCIS: Los Angeles Cast Reacts to Series Ending After 14 Years: 'What a Spectacular Journey We All Shared'

In the wake of being told on Friday afternoon that NCIS: Los Angeles would end its run after this season, cast members of the high-octane CBS drama have one by one weighed in on the news. Perhaps Eric Christian Olsen, who joined the NCIS spinoff as recurring during Season 1 (and became a series regular […]

Friday, January 20, 2023

Mosquito Coast Cancelled at Apple TV+

The Fox family’s journey into the wilderness has been cut short: Apple TV+ has cancelled The Mosquito Coast after two seasons, according to our sister site Deadline. The Mosquito Coast starred Justin Theroux as inventor Allie Fox, who lives off the grid with his wife Margot and their two teen kids. In Season 1, Allie […]

Drag Race: Snatch Game Fails Lead to the Lip Sync We've Been Waiting For

Salina EsTitties’ horny reimagining of the Virgin Mary was, shockingly enough, not the most blasphemous moment from Friday’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. That accolade goes to Spice, whose take on Miley Cyrus in Snatch Game was nothing short of a jailable offense. Why that voice? Why that laugh? Why constantly hit herself on the […]

NCIS: Los Angeles Ending This Season

The Los Angeles NCIS team will be turning in their badges this spring, after 14 years of crimefighting (and chasing down a frighteningly large amount of nuclear materials). TVLine has learned that NCIS: LA will be ending its run at the end of this season, its 14th, with the series finale airing Sunday, May 14 […]

TVLine Items: Insecure to OWN, Invincible Season 2 and More

Insecure is headed to basic cable. Reruns of Issa Rae’s Emmy-winning HBO comedy have been acquired by OWN. Back-to-back episodes will air every Tuesday night at 9/8c, beginning Feb. 7. For the uninitiated: Insecure was derived from Rae’s web series Awkward Black Girl, and centers on best friends Issa (Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji) as […]

South Park Sets Season 26 Premiere on Comedy Central — Watch Teaser

Comedy Central is going on down to South Park next month. The animated series is set to kick off its 26th season on Wednesday, Feb. 8 (10/9c), TVLine has learned. South Park fans have had to adjust to a slightly more erratic schedule in recent years; Season 25, which consisted of only six episodes, aired […]

Timothee Chalamet Is Desperate to Work With Apple TV+ in New Campaign

Timothee Chalamet is totally over peaches. It’s all about apples now — one apple, specifically. The Academy Award nominee stars in a new campaign for Apple TV+, which finds him asking himself a perfectly reasonable question: Why doesn’t he have his own show yet? Heck, Jason Momoa has two shows on the streamer, which he […]

Chicago Fire Shocker: Taylor Kinney Out

Prepare to see a lot less of Kelly Severide around the firehouse this season, as Taylor Kinney is taking a break from his role on NBC’s Chicago Fire, a source close to production confirms to TVLine. The actor is taking a leave of absence to deal with a personal matter. No specific information about the […]

5 Reasons Why The Traitors Is Peacock's First Legit Phenomenon

Peacock may finally have a hype-worthy hit on its hands… and we don’t mean more reruns of The Office. Hosted by the talented and captivating Alan Cumming, the rascally new reality series The Traitors (all 10 episodes now available to steam) combines 10 reality TV veterans with 10 fresh faces for an ultimate test of […]

Thursday, January 19, 2023

CW Owner Nexstar Called Out for Partnering With Saudi-Backed LIV Golf: 'Saudi Arabia Murdered a Journalist'

The National Press Club has called on The CW‘s new owner, Nexstar, to “explain why they have partnered with the murderers of a journalist,” by allying with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Nexstar announced on Thursday that it had inked a multi-year agreement for The CW to become LIV’s U.S. broadcast television and streaming home. As […]

Leslie Jordan's Cause of Death Revealed, 3 Months After Fatal Crash

Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan died of sudden cardiac dysfunction, it was confirmed on Thursday. According to the coroner’s report, Jordan was was taking heart medication, specifically for severely clogged arteries. When Jordan’s death was first reported on Oct. 24, he was suspected to have suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving, then crashed […]

Jack Ryan Knocks Wednesday Addams From Top of Nielsen Streaming Chart — Peacock's Best Man Debuts at No. 5

In a bit of a flex by Prime Video, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan with the release of Season 3 claimed No. 1 on Nielsen’s latest U.S. ranking of streaming originals. For the week of Dec. 19, Jack Ryan amassed 1.834 billion minutes viewed across 24 total episodes, ending Wednesday‘s (1.80 billion minutes/eight episodes) four-week run […]

That '70s Show: Here's What Happened to Every Character on That '90s Show

Curious about Netflix’s That ’90s Show, but not quite curious enough to watch all 10 episodes? Allow us to help. TVLine has already screened Season 1 of the That ’70s Show sequel series — you can read our review here — which centers on a new generation of Point Place basement dwellers, including Eric and […]

Ratings: Big Sky and Home Economics Flat With Season (?) Finales

In the latest TV show ratings, NBC’s Chicago Med and Fire tied for the nightly demo win, with the latter also copping Wednesday’s largest audience. NBC | Chicago Med (6.8 million total viewers and a 0.6 rating) was steady, while Fire (7 mil/0.6) and P.D. (5.4 mil/0.5, read recap) both added a few eyeballs but […]

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The Last Thing He Told Me: Jennifer Garner Thriller Gets Spring Release Date at Apple TV+ — See First Photos

Jennifer Garner has a mystery to unravel this spring. The Last Thing He Told Me, an upcoming thriller starring the Alias vet, is set to drop on Apple TV+ Friday, April 14, the streamer announced Wednesday. The first two episodes (of seven) will release on that day, followed by one installment every Friday through May […]

Ted Lasso Season 3 to Premiere This Spring — First Look at Ted vs. Nate!

Behold, our very first glimpse at Ted Lasso Season 3. Apple TV+ on Wednesday revealed at the Television Critics Association winter press tour that the delayed third season of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series will roll out this spring, but stopped short of disclosing an actual premiere date. To tide us over until new episodes […]

BMF Renewed for Season 3 at Starz

The Flenory Brothers’ journey will continue at Starz. The premium cable network has renewed BMF for Season 3, TVLine has learned. The news comes just two weeks after its Season 2 premiere. “BMF captures the essence of Detroit through elevated, gritty storytelling and our fans have passionately responded to this show more than ever before,” […]

Dear Edward Trailer: Connie Britton Stars in FNL Boss' Teary Apple Drama

Get out your tissues, because Apple TV+ has released an emotional trailer for Parenthood and Friday Night Lights showrunner Jason Katims’ upcoming drama Dear Edward, which features FNL vet Connie Britton among its cast. Adapted by Katims from Ana Napolitano novel of the same name, the series is described as “a heartbreaking, life-affirming and uplifting […]

TVLine Items: Meaghan Rath on HIMYF, Selling the OC Renewed and More

Have you met Chris Lowell’s new coworker? Meaghan Rath (Hawaii Five-0) will recur during Season 2 of Hulu’s How I Met Your Father as Parker, a colleague of Lowell’s music teacher Jesse, our sister site Deadline reports. The How I Met Your Mother spinoff returns on Tuesday, Jan. 24, with the first episode of Season […]

SEAL Team Renewed for Season 7

Bravo has more fight left in it, now that Paramount+ has renewed the military drama SEAL Team for a seventh season. “We look forward to bringing SEAL Team fans even more of the series’ poignant storylines and thrilling missions with the upcoming seventh season,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer of Paramount Streaming. “The series […]

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Night Court: What's Your Verdict on NBC's New Take? Grade the Premiere!

Hear ye, hear ye: Night Court is back in session on NBC, with a new Judge Stone presiding. Big Bang alum Melissa Rauch stars in the new sequel series as Judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the original’s Judge Harry Stone (played by the late Harry Anderson). Tuesday’s series premiere opens with a perky Abby […]

NCIS: Los Angeles Casts Marilu Henner as Kilbride's Ex-Wife — See First Photos

NCIS: Los Angeles‘ gruff Admiral Kilbride has an ex-wife who is… unforgettable, played as she will be by Marilu Henner. TVLine has learned exclusively that Henner will guest-star in the Sunday, Feb. 26 episode of the high-octane CBS drama as Elizabeth, ex-wife of Gerald McRaney’s Kilbride. In said episode, Elizabeth visits her onetime husband to […]

Only Murders Adds Meryl Streep for Season 3 — Could She Be 'Her'? Watch Behind-the-Scenes Reveal

Breaking news out of the Arconia: Meryl Streep has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 3. The casting was confirmed in a video posted to Selena Gomez’s TikTok, which sees the Oscar winner appear on set with series stars Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, and returning guest stars Paul Rudd […]

Murder, She Wrote-esque Drama Starring Retta Snags NBC Pilot Order

Erstwhile Good Girl Retta will channel her inner Jessica Fletcher in Murder by the Book, a new crime drama that just snagged a formal pilot order at NBC. The potential series, which was put into development last fall, stars Retta as a woman who reviews murder mystery books for a living and puts her expertise […]

TVLine Items: Barrymore Renewed, Young & Restless Return and More

Get ready for more of Drew’s News. The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed for Season 4, taking the daytime program through the 2023-24 season on CBS Stations, it was announced on Tuesday. “This season, The Drew Barrymore Show debuted a new reimagined half-hour format, which has been an undeniable success,” Steve LoCascio, President of CBS […]

Letterkenny Spinoff Shoresy Scores Season 2 Renewal at Hulu

Shoresy apparently put enough bums in seats for Hulu, seeing as Season 2 of the Letterkenny spinoff comedy will again stream Stateside on the service. Shoresy, which released its first season last May, was renewed by Canada’s Crave for a six-episode sophomore run that, per the video below, is “coming soon” — though production is […]

Monday, January 16, 2023

Netflix Unveils Massive K-Content Slate for 2023, Including Part 2 of The Glory

Netflix has announced its “biggest ever” lineup of original Korean films and series set to drop in 2023. The increase in K-Content comes after its rise in popularity on the platform in 2022, with over 60 percent of all Netflix users streaming Korean titles last year. Many popular series will make their highly anticipated return […]

Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on S.W.A.T., #OneChicago, The Bad Batch, Magnum, SEAL Team, La Brea, The Boys and More

Which #OneChicago character is due for a blast from the past? Will SEAL Team be deployed for another season? Will time (travel) heal a La Brea marriage’s wounds? Read on for answers to those questions plus scoop on many other shows. (You can and should email any brand-new Qs to InsideLine@tvline.com.) Is anything interesting coming up for Chicago P.D.’s […]

Law & Order: SVU Vet Blasts 'Clownass MFs Trying to Make Up' Feud Drama

Two veterans of Dick Wolf’s Law & Order universe are getting out ahead of a forthcoming tabloid report alleging a feud between the pair. Longtime Law & Order: SVU cast member Ice-T posted on Twitter Monday a letter he claims was sent to him by The National Enquirer, in which the tabloid requests comment on a […]

Hunters Series Finale Recap: Justice for a Monster and Vindication for Jonah — Plus, Grade It!

Hitler goes on trial in Hunters‘ series finale and is found guilty, an unsurprising and welcome outcome to a show that is an elaborate, and understandable, World War II revenge fantasy. But another revelation that takes place in the Prime Video drama’s final hour also offers vindication for Jonah, who has struggled ever since killing […]

Ratings: Bengals' Wild Card Playoff Win Draws 21 Million+, Critics Choice Dips

In the latest TV ratings, NBC’s broadcast of the Cincinnati Bengals’ AFC Wild Card playoff win over the Baltimore Ravens averaged 21.2 million total viewers and a 5.6 demo rating — dominating Sunday night in all measures, of course, though down a tick from the year-ago prelim numbers for the comparable Steelers/Chiefs match-up. Over on […]

The Last of Us Is Going to Make Me Feel Feelings, Isn't It? and Other Ep 1 Qs

Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Last of Us‘ premiere. I knew Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Nico Parker’s Sarah for all of, what, half an hour? And suddenly, I was sobbing for them. Such is the effect The Last of Us apparently has on me. And if that premiere was any indication, as the TVLiner […]

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Your Honor Season 2 Premiere Recap: Grief Can Be a Prison — Plus, Grade It!

Your Honor‘s Michael Desiato is still reeling from last season’s tragic ending as Season 2 opens — but as he soon learns, things can always get worse. Sunday’s premiere finds Michael rotting away in a prison cell (!), haggard and scrawny and sporting a wildly unkempt beard. He’s so grief-stricken over the death of his […]

The Way Home: Grade Hallmark's Time-Traveling Family Drama

Hallmark Channel’s new family drama The Way Home follows three generations of mothers and daughters with complicated relationships… and a connection to a time-traveling portal? Sunday’s premiere begins with a scene from Port Haven, New Brunswick, circa 1814, during which a mob of men run after a young woman whom they believe is a witch. Before […]

Quantum Leap: Raymond Lee Says All Season 1 Questions 'Will Be Answered'

Quantum Leap fans won’t be left in the dark for much longer. Raymond Lee, who plays Ben, assures that answers to the many questions raised in Season 1 – including exactly what threat to Addison’s life compelled him to make the unauthorized leap – are coming. “There are a lot of questions that we pose, and […]

Critics Choice Awards TV Winners List

The Critics Choice Awards are once again being handed out Sunday night during a three-hour ceremony hosted by Chelsea Handler. The three-hour show airs live from the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles starting at 7/6c on The CW. Leading the TV pack is ABC’s breakout hit Abbott Elementary with six total nominations. In […]

Al Brown, Commissioner Stan Valchek on The Wire, Dead at 83

Al Brown, best known for his role on HBO’s The Wire as Baltimore Police Commissioner Stanislaus “Stan” Valchek, has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 83. Brown’s daughter confirmed the news to TMZ. His character recurred in all five seasons of The Wire, which aired from 2002-2008 on HBO. The critically acclaimed crime […]

Magnum P.I. Is 'Sexier, More Romantic' With Season 5 on NBC — 'I Think You're Really Going to Enjoy It,' Says Star

The steamy Magnum P.I. shower scene teased in promos is the real deal, series stars Jay Hernandez and Perdita Weeks confirmed on Sunday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour, where they were promoting the procedural’s move to NBC for Season 5. “That scene is definitely not a dream. It’s real,” Weeks told TVLine. […]

Saturday, January 14, 2023

M3GAN: When and Where Will You Be Able to Stream the Hit Horror Flick?

You know you want to have all your friends over for a M3GAN dance party. Here’s the latest word on when/where the hit horror flick will be streaming. M3GAN hit theaters on Jan. 6 and went on to generate a surprising $38.5 million (U.S.) with its opening weekend, making it the first film in over […]

Agatha: Coven of Chaos Marvel Spinoff May Feature 'A Little Song Here or There,' Kathryn Hahn Hints

If you weren’t already bewitched by Disney+’s upcoming Agatha Harkness-centric WandaVision spinoff, Kathryn Hahn just dropped a tantalizing new tease. On track for a Winter 2023/24 premiere, Agatha: Coven of Chaos brings back the Emmy-nominated Hahn as the titular sorceress, heading up a cast that also includes WandaVision‘s Emma Caulfield Ford (as Westview queen bee […]

Gabourey Sidibe to Star in Phone Sex Comedy Pilot 1266 at Hulu

Gabourey Sidibe is dialing up her next TV role: The Empire and American Horror Story veteran will play a phone sex operator in the comedy pilot 1266, in the works at Hulu via Onyx Collective. The pilot order was announced Saturday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. Sidibe will play Gabby Brixton, an […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of Jan. 15

This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and our monthly guide to What’s on Streaming. With nearly 600 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. […]

Will Cisco Return for The Flash's Final Run? Carlos Valdes Weighs In...

While it will be fun to see Oliver Queen, Wally West and John Diggle return during The Flash‘s farewell run, the fact remains that No. 2 on fans’ wish list is to see Cisco one last time. What say Carlos Valdes? Barry’s BFF Cisco Ramon, played by original cast member Valdes, last was seen in […]

Friday Ratings: S.W.A.T. Eyes Season High in Audience

In the latest TV show ratings, ABC’s Shark Tank and Fox’s SmackDown tied for the demo win, while CBS’ Blue Bloods reclaimed its title as Friday’s most-watched program. CBS | SWAT (5.4 million total viewers and a 0.4 rating) and Fire Country (5.8 mil/0.4) both slipped in the demo, whereas Blue Bloods (6 mil/0.4) was steady. SWAT […]

Friday, January 13, 2023

Frasier Revival Recasts Key Character

One Frasier character will look a bit different when he returns for the upcoming Paramount+ revival: Jack Cutmore-Scott (Deception) has been cast to play Frasier’s son Freddy, our sister site Variety reports. Cutmore-Scott takes over for Trevor Einhorn, who played Freddy on the original Frasier, appearing in a total of eight episodes. (The son of […]

Did HBO Max Ghost Velma? Is HIMYF Kiss Amiss? Is Fire Trying to Wreck Us? Conners Erased Roseanne? More Qs!

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including The Circle, Chicago Fire, Velma and Criminal Minds: Evolution! 1 | On Blue Bloods, why was this mom talking to Danny and Baez about her husband being addicted to drugs… totally […]

TVLine Items: New Phineas and Ferb, Morgan Freeman's CIA Drama and More

Phineas and Ferb is making a comeback, courtesy of co-creator/executive producer Dan Povenmire’s new overall deal with Disney Branded Television, it was announced Friday at the Television Critics Assoc. winter press tour. The animated series — which premiered in 2008 and aired on Disney Channel until 2015 — will return with 40 all-new episodes. The […]

Riverdale and Nancy Drew Set Final Season Premiere Dates on The CW — Both Series Finales Airing in August

It’s a bittersweet day for fans of iconic TV redheads: We now know when the final seasons of Riverdale and Nancy Drew will air. First up is Riverdale, which kicks off its time-bending seventh season on Wednesday, March 29 at 9/8c, following a new episode of The Flash. Nancy Drew‘s fourth and final outing then […]

Hunters Premiere Recap: Springtime for You-Know-Who — Grade It!

“You look as if you’ve seen a ghost!” Meyer Offerman says directly to the camera at one point in Hunters’ Season 2 premiere. And at first, it feels like we have. After all, Meyer, played by Al Pacino, was killed in the Season 1 finale after we learned that the avuncular Nazi-hunter was actually an […]

The Real Friends of WeHo Sneak Peek: Here's What to Expect From MTV's Gay Spin on The Real Housewives

Social media was abuzz (with mixed reactions) when MTV announced The Real Friends of WeHo earlier this month, and now the network has released an extended sneak peek of the season. Described as an “unfiltered and honest look at a select group of friends living, loving and pursuing their passions in the West Hollywood community,” […]

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Harry & Meghan Rises to No. 2 on Nielsen Streaming Top 10, The Recruit and Kindred Make Chart Debuts

Harry & Meghan rose to No. 2 on Nielsen’s latest U.S. ranking of streaming originals, while Wednesday claimed the top spot for a fourth straight week and Manifest came in for a landing. For the week of Dec. 12, Wednesday amassed 2.16 billion minutes viewed across its eight episodes. The Netflix spooker thus has accumulated […]

Brett Goldstein's Sesame Street Appearance Will Have to Hold You Over Until Ted Lasso Returns for Season 3

And you thought Roy Kent was a grouch! Ted Lasso star (and Muppet fanatic) Brett Goldstein finally made his way to Sesame Street Thursday, nearly one year after his appearance was first teased by HBO Max. In the episode — you can watch Goldstein’s segment above — Elmo and Grover decide to play a game of […]

TVLine Items: Grand Crew Premiere, Bel-Air Season 2 Casts Jackie and More

NBC’s Grand Crew will reassemble for Season 2 on Friday, March 3 at 8:30/7:30c, the network announced on Thursday. In the new episodes of the hangout comedy, “Noah, Nicky, Sherm, Anthony, Wyatt and Fay continue navigating the ups and downs of life and love while finding humor in it all, always leaning on each other […]

FX Boss Delivers a #PeakTV Update (599 Scripted Shows in 2022!), Calls Industry's Content Purge a 'Reckoning'

The “Mayor of TV” has weighed in on the industry’s recent trend of “un-renewing” shows or (seemingly) randomly yanking episodes from streaming services. John Landgraf, chairman of FX Content and FX Productions — and the coiner of the “#PeakTV” term — held court on Thursday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour, where he […]

NBC Shakes Up Sunday Schedule: Found Pushed to Fall, Magnum P.I. Gets Super-Sized Premiere, Blacklist to 10

NBC’s Found is getting lost until next season. The network announced Thursday that the new missing persons drama series — which was slated to premiere on Sunday, Feb. 19 — is being pushed to Fall 2023. As a result, The Blacklist will shift from Sundays at 8 pm to 10 pm (where Found was supposed […]

Minx Season 2 Saved by Starz

Minx has found a new home on Starz after its surprising cancellation. The comedy series was in search of a network after HBO Max cancelled the series in mid-December despite announcing a Season 2 renewal in May of last year. The series, set in 1970s Los Angeles, stars Ophelia Lovibond as Joyce, a young feminist […]

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Good Trouble Sets Season 5 Premiere; Maia Mitchell to Return as Guest Star

Good Trouble will welcome back a Coterie resident during Season 5, which will premiere Thursday, March 16 at 10/9c on Freeform, the network announced on Wednesday. Former series regular Maia Mitchell, who plays Callie Adams-Foster, will return in a guest-star capacity during the upcoming run; get a first look at her reappearance above. The actress […]

ABC Renews 3 Game Shows, Including Celeb Family Feud and Press Your Luck — Which 8 Are Still on the Bubble?

ABC’s Fun & Games lineup isn’t going anywhere. On Wednesday, the network handed renewals to Celebrity Family Feud, Press Your Luck and Claim to Fame. Celebrity Family Feud, the veteran of the pack, will return for Season 9 with host Steve Harvey; Press Your Luck, entering Season 5, will continue with host Elizabeth Banks; and Claim to Fame, which […]

Passions' Ben Masters Dead at 75

Ben Masters, best known for his portrayal of Julian Crane on NBC’s Passions from 1999 to 2008, died Wednesday in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 75. According to his representatives, Masters battled dementia for several years, with COVID listed as his official cause of death. Prior to his starring role on Passions, Masters appeared on […]

General Hospital to Bring Back the Nurses Ball (and Tracy Quartermaine), Honor the Late Sonya Eddy

As General Hospital closes in on its 60th anniversary, the long-running ABC sudser has all kinds of plans. It was announced on Wednesday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena — as part of a panel featuring EP Frank Valentini, stars Genie Francis (who plays Laura), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristina Wagner (Felicia), […]

Grey's Anatomy Promo for 'Meredith's Farewell to Seattle' Teases a Speedy Return for Ellen Pompeo — Watch

Well, that was fast. In a promo ABC released Wednesday ahead of Ellen Pompeo‘s last Grey’s Anatomy episode as a series regular, Meredith tells her Grey Sloan colleagues with a laugh, “You know I’ll probably be here next week.” Though “next week” isn’t really likely to mark a comeback for the actress, whose decision to […]

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Vince McMahon Un-Retires From WWE

Vince McMahon has returned to WWE, the wrestling company confirmed Tuesday. McMahon left the company in July after a Wall Street Journal report that he agreed to pay millions to four women over decades to cover allegations of infidelity and sexual misconduct. McMahon will serve as executive chairman of the company, per WWE. Stephanie McMahon, who […]

Star Trek: Discovery Spinoff About Section 31, Starring Michelle Yeoh, Is Still in Development at Paramount+

Even though Golden Globe nominee Michelle Yeoh seems to be doing everything, everywhere, all at once, there remains hope that she still has interstellar espionage in her future. Coming off of Yeoh’s Season 1 run in Star Trek: Discovery, there were reports that she would headline a spinoff centered on Starfleet’s Section 31, a top-secret […]

Golden Globes Live Stream: Watch Official 2023 Red Carpet Pre-Show

Before the self-proclaimed “biggest party of the year” can begin, we must first get through the biggest carpet of the year. Some of the most famous names in TV and movies will be walking the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet tonight, and TVLine’s sister publication Variety has partnered with the Globes for this year’s official pre-show. […]

TVLine Items: Vargas to NewsNation, Happy Valley Release Date and More

Former 20/20 anchor Elizabeth Vargas is back on the news beat. Vargas — who left ABC News’ 20/20 in 2018, after 14 years at the newsmagazine — has joined Nexstar’s upstart cable news network NewsNation (formerly known as WGN America). She will host the daily 6 pm evening news program Elizabeth Vargas Reports, beginning April […]

FROM Season 2: Premiere Date Set for Sci-Fi Horror Series on MGM+

FROM will scare up its second season this April, on MGM+ (fka Epix). The contemporary sci-fi horror series will kick off its second season on Sunday April 23, it was announced at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena.  Created by John Griffin, who executive-produces alongside Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones) and […]

Ratings: NCIS Trio Smash Season-High Audiences With Crossover Event

Rule #15: Always work as a team. And the three NCIS series did just that on Monday night, each blowing past season highs in audience to lead CBS to its most-watched Monday since last April’s NCAA men’s basketball championship game (while earning an average TVLine reader grade of “A”). CBS | NCIS kicked off the […]

Monday, January 9, 2023

Diana Jenkins Leaving Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After One Season

Lisa Rinna isn’t the only Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star giving up her diamond. Diana Jenkins on Monday announced that she is also exiting the Bravo reality series, though her one-season stint as a full-time cast member pales in comparison to Rinna’s eight years of non-stop pot stirring. “Hi everybody… As so many of […]

TVLine Items: Last of Us Adds Rutina Wesley, Pantheon Cancelled and More

HBO’s The Last of Us has tapped True Blood and Queen Sugar vet Rutina Wesley to bring to life a character directly from the video games. Premiering Sunday, Jan. 15, at 9/8c, the series is set two decades after the implosion of current-day society. It centers on Joel (GoT‘s and The Mandalorian‘s Pedro Pascal), a […]

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Might Not Be the Final Season After All: 'There Are Doors Left Open,' Patrick Stewart Says

All you Trekkies out there mourning the upcoming final season of Star Trek: Picard: There may be new life (and new civilizations) out there after all. Season 3 of Picard has already been announced as the final season, but executive producer Alex Kurtzman now says the show could actually continue. “When we started the series, […]

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies Sets Series Release Date — Watch Teaser

Paramount+ is thinking pink this spring, setting an April 6 release date for its Grease prequel series Rise of the Pink Ladies, TVLine has learned. Set in 1954, exactly four years before the events of Grease, this musical comedy chronicles the girl gang’s untold origin story. “Before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, […]

Bumper in Berlin Renewed for Season 2

“Herzlichen glückwunsch” to Bumper in Berlin! Peacock has renewed the Pitch Perfect spinoff series for a second season, TVLine has learned. Bumper in Berlin stars Adam Devine as Bumper Allen, reprising his role from the Pitch Perfect movies. The series follows him to Berlin, where he reunites with former a cappella nemesis Pieter to launch […]

Workaholics Movie Cancelled, Adam Devine Laments Not Being Able to 'Bring the Weird One Last Time'

The Workaholics won’t be going to work anytime soon. Paramount+ has cancelled its movie continuation of the Comedy Central series, star Adam Devine reported on Instagram Monday. “Welp, Paramount + decided to cancel the Workaholics movie,” he wrote. “We were supposed to begin filming in 5 weeks! P+ told us [we] don’t fit their new ‘global’ […]

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Mayfair Witches Series Premiere Ends With a This Is Us-Style Twist — Grade It!

Sunday’s Mayfair Witches premiere may not have included any demonic crock-pots magically springing to life, but the kickoff to AMC’s latest Anne Rice adaptation still delivered a surprise ending fit for a Pearson. The first episode introduces us to Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario), a brilliant surgeon with commitment issues and untapped magical potential. (Surely […]

Alert: Missing Persons Unit on Fox: Grade the Premiere and Get Scoop on That Closing Twist

Fox this Sunday night offered a first look at Alert: Missing Persons Unit, starring Scott Caan (Hawaii Five-0) and Dania Ramirez (Devious Maids). Did you in turn “find” your next must-watch (and twisty!) procedural? Alert: Missing Persons Unit stars Caan as Jason Grant, a former cop turned private military contractor who, while on the job […]

Bernard Kalb, Reliable Sources Co-Host and Journalist, Dead at 100

Bernard Kalb, a journalist and Reliable Sources founding co-host with over six decades of experience covering news, has died. He was 100. Kalb died Sunday at his home in North Bethesda, Md. from complications following a fall, The Washington Post first reported. He began his career in the ’40s writing for The New York Times […]

Tulsa King's Andrea Savage Reacts to Finale's Big Twist: 'I Was Not Given Any Heads-Up' — Plus, Grade Season 1

The following contains spoilers from the Tulsa King Season 1 finale, now streaming on Paramount+. Tulsa King wrapped up its first season this Sunday and, boy, there is much to discuss. The 36-minute finale packed itself tight with payoffs, the most notable being the death of biker gang leader Caolan Waltrip (played by Ritchie Coster) […]

1923 Recap: This Woman's Work

It was only an episode ago that 1923 voice-overer Elsa reminded us that life on the ranch affords its residents no breaks, and apparently that even applies to the aftermath of a shootout that killed your nephew, injured your grand-nephew and his betrothed and almost (at least, as of now) ended your husband’s life. First, […]

Ginny & Georgia EPs Break Down Finale Cliffhanger: 'Stuff's Going to Come to the Surface' — Plus, Grade the Season!

Warning: The following contains spoilers from Ginny & Georgia Season 2. Proceed at your own risk! The truth came spilling out in Ginny & Georgia‘s Season 2 finale. Encouraged by her daughter, Georgia opened up to Paul about her abusive ex Gil, her shady deeds and more of her troubled past — but she left out […]

Adam Rich, Eight Is Enough Family's Youngest Son, Dead at 54

Adam Rich, an actor best known for starring in the ABC dramedy Eight Is Enough, died Saturday. He was 54 years old. Family members confirmed the news to TMZ, but did not reveal a cause of death. The actor was reportedly found dead at his home, though foul play is not suspected. Rich played Nicholas Bradford, […]

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin Makes First Statement Since Injury: 'This Is Only Going to Make Me Stronger'

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has spoken out for the first time since collapsing on the field during Monday’s game. In an Instagram post Saturday, the pro footballer thanked those around the world who have been supporting and praying for him. “When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you […]

Sistas' Baby Bombshell Sparks Fierce Debate: Is Karen Telling the Truth?

Hundreds of TVLine readers can’t be wrong: Karen Mott is up to something. Since what feels like the dawn of time, Sistas fans have longed to I.D. the father of Karen’s unborn child. Is it Zac, Karen’s ex-boyfriend and one half of the titular Zatima? Or is it Aaron, the kindly pastor whose first name […]

Ratings: Fire Country Draws Biggest Audience Ever, Tops Friday in Viewers

In the latest TV show ratings, CBS’ S.W.A.T. and Fire Country were amongst a four-way tie for the nightly demo win, while the latter bested Blue Bloods (!) to deliver Friday’s largest audience. CBS | SWAT (with 5.3 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating) hit and matched season highs, as did the newly […]

Friday, January 6, 2023

Ginny & Georgia EPs Talk Season 2's Surprising Hookup and [Spoiler]'s Reaction: 'Everything Will Come Back Around In a Way You Weren't Expecting'

Warning: The following contains spoilers from Ginny & Georgia Season 2. Proceed at your own risk! There’s no shortage of romantic entanglements in Ginny & Georgia‘s second season, and the most unexpected of them all doesn’t even involve the Netflix series’ leading ladies. Instead, it’s Blue Farm owner Joe and wife/mother Cynthia who take the title […]

Magnum P.I.: #Miggy Gets Steamy in the Shower in First NBC Promo — Watch

Is it hot in here, or is it just this new Magnum P.I. promo? The procedural is moving from CBS to NBC next month for Season 5, and we have our first look at the show’s return, with a sneak peek at Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez) and Juliet Higgins (Perdita Weeks), aka “Miggy,” taking a […]

Bob Odenkirk's AMC Series Gets New Title — Plus, See First-Look Photos

Just like Jimmy McGill, Bob Odenkirk‘s new AMC series is changing its name. The upcoming series, originally titled Straight Man, will now be called Lucky Hank, TVLine has confirmed. The series is set to premiere this spring. Based on the novel Straight Man by Richard Russo, Lucky Hank is a “mid-life crisis tale” that takes […]

Did Quantum Leap Sing? When Will Sistas Deliver? Did Kaleidoscope Spoil Heist? Deadly Cornhole?? More TV Qs!

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Yellowstone, Kaleidoscope, Sistas and Ginny & Georgia! 1 | With all the hits HBO Max has taken over the past six months, is it really a good idea to keep subscribers guessing […]

Demascus: AMC Scraps Sci-Fi Comedy With Station 19's Okieriete Onaodowan

AMC has given the ax to Desmascus, the sci-fi comedy starring Station 19 alumnus Okieriete Onaodowan. The show’s cancellation was part of a tax write-down, according to our sister site Deadline. As previously reported, the network also pulled the plug on Season 2 of Peter Moffat’s legal drama 61st Street (which shot all eight episodes), […]

Fire Country Renewed for Season 2; Top-Rated, Most-Watched New Series

Fire Country is certainly burning bright at CBS: The drama has snagged a Season 2 pickup, midway through its freshman run. Coming in hot, so to speak, Fire Country with its Oct. 7 debut delivered the largest audience (5.9 million total viewers) for any freshman series premiere this fall. Season-to-date, it boasts the largest audience […]

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Harry & Meghan Hits Nielsen Streaming Chart at No. 3, Wednesday Is Still No. 1

Wednesday once again dominated Nielsen’s U.S. ranking of streaming originals, while the docuseries Harry & Meghan made its chart debut at No. 3. For the week of Dec. 5, Netflix’s Wednesday amassed another 3.3 billion minutes viewed across eight episodes, followed by Netflix’s Firefly Lane with nearly 1.4 billion minutes viewed across 19 total episodes. […]

AMC Scraps 61st Street Season 2, Invitation to a Bonfire Adaptation Starring Tatiana Maslany

Season 2 of Peter Moffat’s legal drama 61st Street will not air on AMC after all. To cut costs, the network has scrapped the follow-up season, even though all eight episodes have already been filmed, our sister site Variety reports. The show, which starred Courtney B. Vance, was originally greenlit as a two-season event series […]

Astrid & Lilly Save the World Not Returning for Season 2 at Syfy

So… maybe they don’t? Astrid & Lilly Save the World, the sci-fi comedy that premiered almost a year ago, has been cancelled at Syfy and will not be returning for Season 2, TVLine has learned. The coming-of-age comedy carried a message that “we don’t have to look or act a certain way to be a […]

Warner Bros. Discovery's Content Bloodbath Is Over, Says CFO: 'We're Done With That Chapter'

Warner Bros. Discovery’s ruthless cancellation spree is all done being sprung. CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels said on Thursday that the months-long “chapter” in which the media company cancelled, shelved or un-renewed projects is now over — in part, because any such decisions in the name of tax write-downs needed to be made by the end of […]

Truth Be Told: Gabrielle Union Is a Dauntless Principal Helping Poppy Find Missing Girls in Season 3 Trailer

Gabrielle Union is a school principal willing to do whatever to takes to help Poppy Scoville find several missing Black girls in the trailer for Season 3 of Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told. Based on the novel While You Were Sleeping by Kathleen Barber, Truth Be Told has offered a glimpse into America’s obsession with […]

Nicole Kidman Joins Paramount+ CIA Drama Lioness From Taylor Sheridan

Nicole Kidman has been recruited to star in another TV series: The Emmy winner is joining the cast of the CIA drama Lioness from Yellowstone EP Taylor Sheridan, coming soon to Paramount+, our sister site Variety reports. Lioness, which earned a series order at the streamer last February, is based on a real-life CIA program […]

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Sistas' Karen Finally Reveals the Father of Her Baby — But Do You Believe Her?

The most drawn-out pregnancy in television history just hit a key milestone, and not a moment too soon. It’s been nearly a full calendar year since fans of Tyler Perry’s Sistas learned that Karen was pregnant, and while she may not even be showing yet, at least we can say we finally know the identity […]

Ghosts Sneak Peek: Sas Has Heart Eyes for Superstore Vet Nichole Sakura

A possible love connection is being made on this Thursday’s Ghosts. As TVLine exclusively reported in December, Superstore vet Nichole Sakura joins the hit CBS comedy in a recurring role, beginning with this week’s episode (airing at 8:30/7:30c), and now we have a sneak peek at the actress’ debut as the show’s newest spirit, Jessica. […]

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Premiere Recap: Treasure Hunt — Grade the First Two Episodes

Wasting no time, Star Wars: The Bad Batch‘s two-episode premiere (streaming now on Disney+) finds the titular mutant-clones evading angry crab monsters, pillaging Count Dooku’s abandoned palace, and (miraculously) managing to squeeze through the Empire far-reaching, ever-lengthening fingers. The first episode, titled “The Spoils of War,” opens on a quiet tropical planet seemingly unbothered by […]

History of the World, Part II: Get a First Look at Mel Brooks' Hulu Sequel

Hulu has released a first look at History of the World, Part II, its upcoming follow-up to the 1981 Mel Brooks film comedy. First announced in October 2021 and on track to stream sometime this spring, History of the World, Part II will be comprised of a variety of sketches that walk viewers through different […]

Stephen Amell on Oliver's Flash Encore: 'Of Course I'm Coming Back'

Not long after the news broke that he would be putting in an encore for The Flash‘s own farewell season, Stephen Amell hit the emotional bull’s-eye with his first response. “Of course I’m coming back,” the Arrowverse vet shared on Twitter, alongside a GIF of his Oliver Queen hugging superfriend Barry Allen (see below). Amell […]

Ratings: Rookie, Feds Surge in Tuesday Team-Up; ABC's Will Trent Opens Well

ABC’s The Rookie and The Rookie: Feds both saw significant gains with their new, Tuesday team-up, while CBS’ FBI copped the night’s biggest audience. ABC | The Rookie drew 4.5 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating, surging to its largest audience audience since May 2020 (!)and its highest demo number since May 2021. […]

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Wednesday Dominates Nielsen Streaming Top 10 Again, Cancelled 1899 Slips Three Spots

Netflix’s Wednesday easily repeated in the top spot on Nielsen’s latest U.S. ranking of streaming originals, again busting through the 5-billion minute threshold. For the week of Nov. 28, Wednesday amassed 5.3 billion minutes viewed across its eight episodes. That brings its two-week tally to 11.3 billion minutes, which is second only to the 12.3 […]

Heels Season 2: Stephen Amell Offers Timetable for Delayed Episodes

Starz renewed the wrestling drama Heels for Season 2 back in November 2021, and yet new episodes have not premiered. Series star Stephen Amell, in his latest guest appearance on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast Inside of You, gave an update on the heavily delayed new season, assuring fans that Season 2 will be released at some […]

House of the Dragon: The Real Reason Behind That Surprise Exit (Report)

Queen Alicent’s maid Talya — or, at least, the woman who portrayed her — turns out to be a more important House of the Dragon figure than we might have realized. Dragon co-showrunner and director Miguel Sapochnik left HBO’s Game of Thrones spinoff ahead of Season 2 “after a protracted standoff over his wife and […]

The View's Barbara Walters Tribute: Where Was Rosie O'Donnell?

A parade of View veterans — including current and onetime OG table mates Joy Behar, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones and Debbie Matenopoulos — paid their respects to the series’ late creator, Barbara Walters, during Tuesday’s special episode. Conspicuously missing from the hour-long tribute: former co-cost Rosie O’Donnell. According to O’Donnell’s spokesperson, the actress-comedian was invited to take […]

Sherlock Boss Steven Moffat Issues Public Plea to Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman: 'Please Come Back' for Season 5

Hey, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman — the ball is officially in your court. During an appearance Tuesday on BBC’s Today show, Sherlock creator Steven Moffat confirmed that he is game to mount a fifth season of the international smash (broadcast stateside on PBS). In fact, he said he would “start writing tomorrow” if — […]

Outer Banks Gets Season 3 Release Date at Netflix — See John B. and Pals Rule 'Poguelandia' in First Photos

If you’re thinking about booking a trip to Poguelandia, we hear it’s lovely in February. And — what a coincidence! — that’s when Outer Banks Season 3 will begin streaming on Netflix. All 10 episodes of the treasure drama’s third outing will drop on Thursday, Feb. 23, Netflix announced Tuesday. Fans will recall that Season 2 […]

Christoph Waltz Is a Sinister Consultant in Teaser for Prime Video Thriller

Christoph Waltz’s titular Regus Patoff is described as both a “monster” and a “sociopath” in the first teaser for The Consultant, Prime Video‘s upcoming workplace thriller. Based on Bentley Little’s 2015 novel of the same name and releasing all eight episodes on Friday, Feb. 24, The Consultant is described as “a twisted, comedic-thriller series” that […]

FBI's Alana De La Garza Previews a Blast From Isobel's Past: 'This Case Weighs Heavy on Her Heart'

Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille gets a blast (or two) from the past when CBS’ FBI resumes Season 5 this Tuesday at 8/7c. In the episode “Second Life,” a young woman is abducted while out delivering pizzas. At first, the victim’s identity proves to be quite the puzzle, her name a fake. But then […]

Monday, January 2, 2023

Monday Night Football Game Suspended After Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Is Gravely Injured

A Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinati Bengals was suspended Monday after Bills player Damar Hamlin took a hit that required emergency medical personnel to administer CPR for a reported nine minutes. Per ESPN announcer Joe Buck, who was calling the game, Bills safety Hamlin went down around 8:55 pm, […]

Ginny & Georgia Recap Video: What You Need to Remember Ahead of Season 2

It’s been nearly two years since Ginny & Georgia‘s Season 1 release, and post-holidays/New Year’s brain fuzz is a real thing, so TVLine has helpfully put together a recap ahead of Season 2’s long-awaited premiere this Thursday, Jan. 5. The above video highlights the biggest developments from the Netflix dramedy’s Season 1 finale, including the […]

1899 Cancelled at Netflix

1899‘s ship is sunk: Netflix has cancelled the mysterious drama, its creators say. “With a heavy heart we have to tell you that 1899 will not be renewed,” co-showrunners Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, who also were behind Netflix’s Dark, posted Monday on Odar’s Instagram account. “We would have loved to finish this incredible journey with a […]

Kaleidoscope Finale: Did Heist Go Off Without a Hitch? Who Didn't Walk Away Alive? — Plus, Grade the Season

Netflix’s Kaleidoscope took a colorful crew of thieves and gave a fun spin to the typical heist drama, by detailing past motivations as well as chronicling the aftermath. Did the eight-episode series successfully steal your attention? Kaleidoscope stars Giancarlo Esposito as Ray Vernon aka Leo Pap, a onetime burglar who escapes prison in the midst […]

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Yellowstone Midseason Finale Recap: War and Pièce de Résistance

In Yellowstone’s midseason finale Sunday, Jamie stuck his neck way out by announcing that the attorney general’s office was seeking to have John removed as governor. Or, as Beth put it to their father, “He has declared war.” Did it look like a war that Jamie could possibly win, what with his sister having proof […]

Michael Weatherly Teases NCIS Fans About Possible #Tiva Sighting in 2023: 'This Might Be an Interesting Year!'

Will 2023 be the year that NCIS fans get to see Tony and Ziva on their screens again, together? Michael Weatherly certainly provided grist for that long-standing mill, with a teasey New Year’s Day tweet. Weatherly had posted a reflective video about the year gone by and year ahead, and like clockwork an NCIS fan […]

Heartstopper: Does This Deleted Scene Tee Up a Season 2 'Ship for [Spoiler]?

Will love be blossoming between two more characters from the Heartstopper bunch? From the looks of this newly released deleted scene from Season 1, anything is possible. In the clip from Charlie, Tao, Isaac and Elle’s sleepover that was cut from Episode 5 (watch it embedded above), Elle (Yasmin Finney) shares an intimate moment with […]

The Mandalorian: Will Moff Gideon 'Rise From the Ashes' in Season 3?

If you haven’t given The Mandalorian‘s Season 2 finale a recent rewatch, you may want to cue it up ahead of the Season 3 premiere. After all, we last tuned into The Mandalorian proper (as opposed to “Season 2.5” aka The Book of Boba Fett Episodes 5, 6 and 7) more than two years ago. […]

Miley & Dolly Close Out 2022 With 'Wrecking Ball,' 'I Will Always Love You' Duets — Grade the NYE Performances

Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party With Co-Host Dolly Parton led you out of 2022 with nearly wall-to-wall musical performances, including a variety of duets — some that were expected, some quite wonderful, and at least one that was… um, different! Prior to the clock striking midnight for East Coast viewers, Miley Cyrus and her “Aunt […]

1923 Recap: Wait, Is [Spoiler] Dead?!

Life on the plains is unforgiving, and so is 1923: It kicks off the new year by killing one — or is that two? — main characters and putting bullets in two more. An hour that begins with a happy homecoming and trip into town turns into a bloodbath, courtesy of the angry sheep herders. Kind […]