Outer Banks Season 3: Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline Weigh In on John B. and Sarah's Life-Changing Losses

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Outer Banks‘ Season 3 finale. Proceed accordingly. Not shade to Outer Banks‘ second season — in which Sarah nearly died of a gunshot, among other indignities — but the just-released Season 3 may be the most harrowing yet for both John B. and Sarah. The reason: Both characters lose […]

TVLine Items: Jenna Fischer Boards Mean Girls, Grey's Triangle and More

Jenna Fischer has raised a mean girl. The Office vet will play Cady Heron’s mom in Paramount+’s movie musical Mean Girls, based off the 2017 Tony-nominated Broadway production, our sister site Deadline reports. The role was portrayed by Ana Gasteyer in the 2004 movie. Fischer will join Reneé Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls), […]

22 TV Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoff Series

With no disrespect to Ted Lasso, Meredith Grey and TV’s other title characters, they aren’t always the ones we’re tuning in to see. Of course, there’s no shortage of compelling protagonists who keep us coming back to our favorite shows week after week. But just as often, we’re watching for the standout side characters — […]

Which New Shows Are Getting the Best Delayed-Playback Gains? — Updated With Animal Control, Company You Keep

Now that midseason newbies such as Fox’s Animal Control and ABC’s The Company You Keep have entered the fray, let’s take fresh stock of broadcast-TV’s freshman class performance-to-date…. (Updated Feb. 28) Among the fall entries, CBS’ East New York and NBC’s Quantum Leap shared the title of the highest-rated series launch; CBS’ Fire Country, meanwhile, […]

Up Here Trailer: Mae Whitman Dances Her Way to New Love in Hulu's Musical Rom-Com — Plus, Get Release Date

Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes are ready to soar in the newly released trailer for Hulu’s rom-com musical series Up Here. Created by Steven Levenson, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, the upcoming series (which will release all eight episodes Friday, March 24) is set in New York City in 1999. It follows “a […]

Ratings: Alert Audience Gets Small Finale Bump; AGT, Bachelor Lead Night

In the latest TV show ratings, ABC’s The Bachelor and NBC’s AGT: All-Stars tied for the nightly demo win, while CBS’ NCIS copped Monday’s biggest audience. FOX | Alert: Missing Eggs Persons Unit opened its double-episode finale with 2.4 million total viewers — its largest Monday and a best-since-premiere audience — while matching its demo […]

Hoda Kotb's Today Show Absence Remains an Unsolved Mystery

Hoda Kotb‘s Today show absence is going on its second week — and viewers are getting worried. The program’s long-running co-host — who made her last live appearance on Today and Today with Hoda and Jenna on Friday, Feb. 17 — was MIA again Monday morning. (Kotb was present for the Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day episode […]

The Traitors Players Clash in Reunion Teaser: 'You Got Outplayed' — Watch

The Season 1 cast of The Traitors is getting back together — and there are definitely some hurt feelings to smooth over. Peacock has released a teaser for the upcoming reunion of the fiendishly devious reality competition (debuting this Tuesday on the streamer), and in it, players are clearly still reeling from Cirie’s shocking blindsiding […]

TVLine Items: Pokémon Series, Santa Clauses Casts 'Kris Kringle' and More

Pokémon is getting the stop-motion treatment. Netflix has announced Pokémon Concierge, its first collaborative production with The Pokémon Company and an ambitious stop-motion project produced by critically acclaimed dwarf studios. Expanding the Pokémon world, the story follows Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort, and her interactions with Pokémon and their owners who visit as guests. […]

Yep, That Was 1923's Brandon Sklenar Diving Underwater During Episode 6's Treacherous Shipwreck Scene: 'Turns Out, I'm Not That Good at Swimming'

On a show like 1923, where the cast famously had to attend “cowboy camp” to gain frontier skills ahead of starting production, we weren’t surprised to learn that Brandon Sklenar did his own stunts for Episode 6’s shipwreck scenes. However, we never pictured the training for those scenes taking place in a community pool more commonly […]

Shondaland's The Residence Adds Andre Braugher, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jason Lee and 8 Others

The Residence, the whodunnit comedy from Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, has added 11 more to its growing ensemble. Joining the cast are Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us), Andre Braugher (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl), Ken Marino (Party Down), Edwina Findley (If Loving You Is Wrong, The Wire), Molly Griggs (Servant), […]

Outer Banks Finale Recap: Two Deaths and a Whole Lotta Treasure — Grade It!

Congratulations, Big John Routledge: You found the treasure for which you’ve been searching for years, the literal cave full of gold for which you upended your life and effectively orphaned your son. And also? Bummer, Big John Routledge: In Outer Banks‘ Season 3 finale, you die before you’re able to reap any of the rewards or […]

The Last of Us Reveals Ellie's Tender First Love — and Loss — in Left Behind Flashback Episode: Read Recap

For most of the video game of The Last of Us, players play as Joel. But there’s a chunk of gameplay in which the action switches to Ellie’s point of view, and that’s where we land at the start of this week’s episode. While Joel is down for the count, courtesy of the wound he […]

SAG Awards 2023: Sally Field Wins for Lifetime Achievement

Sally Field received the lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday. Andrew Garfield presented Field with her award. He called Field “one of the greatest actors to have ever lived.” Garfield praised Field calling her a “North star” and urged “people under 30” to watch Field’s first television series, Gidget. He commended […]

Need Another 'Cocaine Bear' Fix? Watch This NCIS Episode From October

Fans of NCIS surely are feeling a bit of déjà vu, Boo-Boo, with all the buzz surrounding the Cocaine Bear horror comedy now in theaters. Here’s how to check out the CBS drama’s October 2022 take on the coked-up creature. Inspired by the 1985 true story of “a drug runner’s plane crash, missing cocaine, and […]

1923 Season 1 Finale: A Gutted Spencer Will Be 'A Different Man When We Find Him Again,' Brandon Sklenar Says

Warning: This post contains spoilers for 1923‘s Season 1 finale. Proceed accordingly.  For the record: 1923‘s Spencer Dutton wanted to leave dinner early. “He smelled trouble, and he’s not trying to have any of that,” Brandon Sklenar says of his character’s good intentions — and undesired outcome — at a fateful meal in Sunday’s Season […]

1923 Finale Recap: A Dark Age in Dutton Family History — Plus, Grade It!

Banner Creighton’s bullets couldn’t stop 1923‘s Jacob, but the series’ Season 1 finale finds a weapon even more likely to put the Dutton family patriarch in the ground: Donald Whitfield’s pen. Because with just a few strokes and his signature, Whitfield pulls off a backhanded move that threatens to deliver all of the Yellowstone’s land right […]

The Mandalorian Is Finally Returning — Here's How to Watch Season 3

Wizard! The Mandalorian Season 3 is almost upon us. We don’t want the series to fall into the hands of the undeserving, so only real fans should read on to find out how to stream the eight-episode Star Wars installment. It’s been well over two years since Season 2 ended, but we’ve since seen Din […]

SNL: Woody Harrelson Is Urged to, Um, 'Unleash' in Cologuard Ad Parody

Modern medical technology is wondrous and convenient and… sometimes a little creepy? Saturday Night Live managed to toe that line perfectly this week with their send-up of the Cologuard commercials featuring friendly animated boxes that enjoy being defecated in. Again, it’s a marvel of our advanced civilization that tens of thousands of deaths a year […]

Watch the 2023 SAG Awards Online

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are being handed out Sunday at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, Calif. — and the only place to watch the annual kudoscast is online. TNT and TBS, which had respectively been airing the SAG Awards since 1998 and 2007, dropped the annual event last May. As a result, […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of Feb. 26

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. […]

The Simpsons Explores Carl's Racial Identity, Adding 'Another Layer' to the Beloved Character — Watch Sneak Peek

After 34 seasons, Carl Carlson is finally getting in touch with his roots. Sunday’s episode of The Simpsons (Fox, 8/7c) sets Homer’s coworker on a journey of discovery when a new relationship with a Black woman makes him curious about his own own heritage. “It’s a more direct conversation of race than we’re used to […]

Shrinking: 5 Reasons Why Ted Lasso Fans Should Try Apple's Latest Comedy

While we’re still a couple weeks away from the premiere of the highly anticipated third season of Ted Lasso, we know how you can kill some time: by checking out Apple TV+’s Shrinking. In the midst of its freshman run (Episode 6 hit the streamer Friday, Feb. 24; the Season 1 finale drops Friday, March […]

Ratings: SmackDown and S.W.A.T. Lead Friday, Young Rock Flat With Finale

In the latest TV show ratings, Friday Night SmackDown dominated the night in the demo, while S.W.A.T. copped the largest audience (as CBS’ lone fresh Friday drama). CBS | Leading into back-to-back reruns of Fire Country, SWAT drew 4.5 million total viewers (its second-smallest audience of the season) while matching its all-time demo low rating […]

Peak TV Treasure: South Side

Are you overwhelmed by how much television is available right now? Is life getting in the way of keeping up with the shows you wanna try out? We feel your tube-related pain. Here’s a handy feature that’ll help you locate the hidden gems in this era of Peak TV. SOUTH SIDE NETWORK | HBO Max CREATED […]

More of TV's Best Cast Additions Ever: Readers' Choices From Grey's, Lucifer, Schitt's Creek, Always Sunny and More

Earlier this month, we made a list of our favorite TV characters who joined their shows late — but that, as it turns out, was just the tip of the iceberg. Our original list (which you can read here) collected our picks for the most memorable cast members who actually didn’t appear on their shows until […]

The Company You Keep Sneak Peek: Charlie and Emma Go on Their First Date — and It's 'Super Weird'

After a glorious 36 hours together during their hotel getaway, The Company You Keep con man Charlie and CIA agent Emma will attempt to make a real go at a relationship with their first official date in this Sunday’s episode (ABC, 10/9c). But the meetup gets off to a rocky start in TVLine’s exclusive sneak […]

Real Housewives of Miami Is Now the Best Housewives Show — Here's Why

We have news to break and don’t be all, like, uncool about it: We’re officially declaring The Real Housewives of Miami as the best Housewives franchise. Every other city can go to sleep, GO TO SLEEP! RHOM, now streaming on Peacock after starting out on Bravo, is wrapping up its fifth season (and its second after […]

Chloe Bennet Gets Married by Mistake (to the Wrong Brother?) in E!'s Spicy Rom-Com Movie Trailer — Watch Video

E!’s third original rom-com Married by Mistake, starring Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. vet Chloe Bennet, is definitely not a Hallmark Channel movie. For starters, Bennet’s character Riley wakes up in bed with a man, in TVLine’s exclusive trailer, and from there, things get spicier with talk of sex and orgasms! (Like we said, we’re definitely not […]

Did Magnum's Baywatch Strut Sizzle? Is The Conners Making a Mistake? Was Way Home Montage All That? 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 Conners, Magnum P.I., The Last of Us and The Way Home! 1 | Couldn’t/shouldn’t The Last of Us at least played a little with hair/stubble lengths coming out of […]

TVLine Items: Emily in Paris Fave to OMITB, The Power Trailer and More

Emily in Paris standout Ashley Park is moving into the building. The actress will play a recurring role in Season 3 of Hulu’s comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building, our sister site Deadline reports. Her character, Kimber, is a Broadway ingenue. Park — who plays Emily in Paris‘ BFF Mindy — is the fourth major […]

Star Trek: Picard Stars Break Down That Huge Twist and Why It's 'Shockingly Important' for Jean-Luc — Watch Video

Warning: This post contains spoilers from Thursday’s episode of Star Trek: Picard. Jean-Luc Picard has been pining for a new adventure, and now he has one: fatherhood. This week’s episode of Star Trek: Picard confirmed what we suspected: Beverly’s son Jack Crusher (played by Downton Abbey and Outlander alum Ed Speleers)… is also Jean-Luc’s son. […]

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years Following Rape Conviction in L.A. Trial

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted of rape and sexual assault by a Los Angeles jury in December, our sister site Variety reports. Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence after rape and sexual assault convictions in New York. The two sentences, if upheld, […]

Avengers Musical From Hawkeye Will (Sorta) Come to Life This Summer

I could do this all dayyyyy! (If by “this,” you mean “eat fried turkey legs” at Disneyland.) It was announced on Thursday that Rogers: The Musical — the (fictional) Broadway show within the MCU TV series Hawkeye — has booked a “limited time” engagement this summer at the Hyperion Stage inside the Disneyland-adjacent Disney California […]

IT Prequel Series Welcome to Derry Officially Ordered at HBO Max

Pennywise the Clown is floating to the small screen in a new prequel series ordered at HBO Max. Set in the world of author Stephen King’s IT universe, Welcome to Derry (the project’s current working title) will expand the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the films IT and IT Chapter Two. Developing the […]

Rihanna to Perform Black Panther Anthem 'Lift Me Up' at the 2023 Oscars

Musical superstar Rihanna will follow her vaunted Super Bowl Halftime Show with a performance at this year’s Oscars, ABC announced Thursday. The singer will perform “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The song — with music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson and lyrics by Tems and Ryan Coogler — is nominated for […]

NAACP Image Awards: Glynn Turman, Jennifer Hudson, Quinta Brunson and Tab Time Among Early Winners

Winners for this year’s NAACP Image Awards are being announced daily this week, ahead of the live telecast airing Saturday on BET. TVLine is denoting the TV winners down below, as they are announced throughout the week. Heading into this year’s ceremony, ABC’s Abbott Elementary was the most nominated TV series, amassing nine nominations (including […]

Did Abbott Elementary Go There Too Soon With That [Spoiler]?

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Wednesday’s Abbott Elementary. Proceed at your own risk! Abbott Elementary on Wednesday took a big step forward with the will-they-or-won’t-they sexual tension between Janine and Gregory. The episode began innocently enough, with Janine psyched for the Pennsylvania Educational Conference, while Gregory was planning to take his girlfriend Amber away […]

The Conners: One Mother of a Twist

Warning: The following contains spoilers about Season 5, Episode 15 of The Conners. Want to feel old? Darlene Conner’s about to be a grandmother! During Wednesday’s Conners, Harris revealed that she’s pregnant. The father is Kai, a drifter she brought home in Season 5’s ninth episode, “Crumbs and Couch Surfers,” only to discover that he […]

Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on 9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy, The Flash, Fire Country, The Blacklist and More!

What has 9-1-1‘s Chimney fired up? Is The Blacklist‘s Red engaged in risky business? Which Grey’s Anatomy duo will soon have a “moment”? 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 there anything you can tease about 9-1-1‘s “Madney” in […]

Survivor to Launch Its First Official Podcast With Jeff Probst as Host

On most Survivor seasons, once the torches are snuffed, the story is over. Until now. On Wednesday, March 1 (after CBS’ two-hour Season 44 premiere at 8/7c), Host-master General Jeff Probst will launch On Fire With Jeff Probst, the show’s first-ever official podcast, on all major podcast platforms. New episodes will go live each Wednesday […]

Dear Chicago Fire: We Need Some Happy Storylines, ASAP!

We might need to send Chicago Fire a therapy bill after this season. The NBC drama has tackled some heavy storylines as of late, shocking viewers with the devastating death of Violet’s boyfriend, Paramedic Field Chief Evan Hawkins, in the third episode of Season 11. Then the firehouse crew and fans were hit with another […]

CBS Renews 9 Series, Including NCIS, NCIS: Hawai'i and Survivor

CBS on Tuesday afternoon announced renewals for NCIS (aka broadcast’s most-watched drama), CSI: Vegas, The Amazing Race and six other series. The other programs that got the nod today to return for the 2023-2024 TV season are 60 Minutes (TV’s most-watched news program), the sophomore procedural NCIS: Hawa’ii, Survivor, Tough as Nails, Lingo and the […]

Party Down's Adam Scott, Jane Lynch and More Talk Cult Comedy's Evolving Buzz, the 'Treat' of Reuniting — Watch

It’s been over a decade since we last saw the Party Down catering team, but they’re back and ready to serve, crisp pink bowties and all. In the upcoming Season 3 (which premieres Friday, Feb. 24 at 9/8c on Starz), getting reacquainted with this motley crew is as scrumptious as a pig in a blanket. […]

Mindhunter Officially Dead at Netflix as David Fincher Dashes Season 3 Hopes

David Fincher is officially sticking a fork in Mindhunter. In a new interview, the Netflix series’ EP dashed any and all hopes for a third season — and he’s explaining why. “I’m very proud of the first two seasons. But it’s a very expensive show and, in the eyes of Netflix, we didn’t attract enough […]

Morning Show Season 3: Billy Crudup Teases Bradley's Reaction to Cory's Inopportune Declaration of Love

Sounds like UBA’s human resources department can stand down. When TVLine recently chatted with Billy Crudup about Apple TV+’s retro-futuristic dramedy Hello Tomorrow!, we couldn’t help but ask about his other series at the streamer, The Morning Show. Specifically: What will come of Cory’s chaotic, really poorly timed declaration of love to Bradley at the end of […]

The Walking Dead's Rick and Michonne 'Thrown Into Another World' by Spinoff — Plus, First Behind-the Scenes Photos

And they say romance is dead. In announcing that the Walking Dead spinoff starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira had begun production in New Jersey the week of February 13, AMC also dropped a couple of behind-the-scenes photos, one of which — we’ve gotta hand it to them — is so swoon-worthy that it could […]

Which New Shows Are Getting the Best Delayed-Playback Gains? — Now Updated With Not Dead Yet

Now that midseason newbies such as Not Dead Yet, Night Court and Will Trent have entered the fray, let’s take fresh stock of broadcast-TV’s freshman class performance-to-date…. (Updated Feb. 21) Among the fall entries, CBS’ East New York and NBC’s Quantum Leap shared the title of the highest-rated series launch; CBS’ Fire Country, meanwhile, delivered […]

Don Lemon to Return to CNN Air and Undergo Training After Sexist Remarks

CNN anchor Don Lemon is slated to be back on the air Wednesday, his first appearance since making sexist remarks during CNN This Morning on Thursday, Feb. 16. Network boss Chris Licht announced the return in a memo to employees. The message also outlined plans for Lemon to undergo “formal training” in regards to his comments […]

Another HIMYM Vet Just Appeared on How I Met Your Father — EPs Clarify Where Cameo Fits In Mother Timeline

The following contains spoilers from Season 2, Episode 5 of How I Met Your Father. This just in: Sandy Rivers is back. Tuesday’s How I Met Your Father marks the first appearance by Alexis Denisof — the sixth How I Met Your Mother vet to reprise his role on the Hulu spinoff. During the episode, the […]

AGT: All-Stars: Which Act Will Win Season 1? And Which Should Win?

Now that the remaining 11 acts have returned to the AGT: All-Stars stage for one last performance, we’re just one week away from (finally!) crowning a winner. Monday’s episode officially kicked off the Finals, giving each of the 11 finalists — Aidan Bryant, Aidan McCann, Ana-Maria Mărgean, Avery Dixon, Bello Sisters, Detroit Youth Choir, Kodi […]

How to Catch Up on Party Down and Then Watch the Brand-New Episodes

It’s time to get this party started! Party Down is back in business. Here’s everything you need to know for streaming the revival and catching up on those early seasons from more than a decade ago. Party Down Season 3 will be available to stream Friday, Feb. 24 on the STARZ app, all Starz streaming and on-demand […]

Barbara Bosson, Emmy-Nominated Actress on Hill Street Blues, Dead at 83

Actress Barbara Bosson, who earned five Emmy nominations for her work on Hill Street Blues, has died. She was 83. Bosson’s son, Jesse Bochco, announced her passing via Instagram on Sunday. “More spirit and zest than you could shake a stick at,” he wrote. “When she loved you, you felt it without a doubt. If […]

Ratings: Magnum Down in NBC Debut; American Idol, 60 Minutes Lead Sunday

On a night saddled with the lowest Sunday PUT (Persons Using Televisions) levels of the 2022-23 TV season, ABC’s American Idol season opener was No. 1 in the demo, while CBS’ 60 Minutes clocked in with the night’s biggest audience. CBS | Leading out of 60 Minutes (6.6 million total viewers and a 0.4 demo rating), […]

The Last of Us' Gabriel Luna on What Was Running Through His Head When He Was Hugging Pedro Pascal

Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Last of Us Episode 6. And you thought you had a lot of catching-up to do at your last family get-together. The Last of Us Episode 6, which aired Sunday, marked the first time the Miller brothers shared screen time since the premiere. Joel and Ellie’s trip to the […]

The Last of Us' Family Reunion Comes With a Very Steep Price — Read Recap

The goal Joel has had since The Last of Us‘ premiere is realized in this week’s episode: He finds his long-lost brother, Tommy, hidden away in snowy Jackson, Wyo. Thing is? Tommy doesn’t need saving — but it’s becoming more and more apparent that Joel surely does. Because the gruff thug who’s seemingly unafraid of everything […]

The Equalizer Winter Premiere Recap: Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

The Equalizer viewers have come to know Mel as a no-nonsense, butt-kicking aide to Robyn. But during the CBS show’s winter premiere, which aired Sunday, she’s the one in need of support. The situation is a little awkward, given that Robyn is still angry that Mel trained Delilah behind her back. But there’s no time […]

1923 Recap: Fancy Meeting You Here

The recent past catches up with three characters in big ways in this week’s 1923: One reckoning is unrelentingly bloody, one sends someone to jail and one is awkward in the extreme. But who meets what fate? Read on for the highlights of “The Rule of Five Hundred.” BANNER BEHIND BARS | On a chilly morning, […]

Richard Belzer Remembered: Dick Wolf, Mariska Hargitay, Chris Meloni and More Pay Tribute to Late SVU Actor

Friends, costars and producers are paying tribute to Richard Belzer, following news of the actor’s death on Sunday at age 78. Belzer was best known for his role as Detective Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993 to 1999, before moving to Law & Order: SVU from 1999 to 2016. Belzer played this character […]

How to Watch Bel-Air Season 2

Get dressed and buckle up, it’s time to return to a town called Bel-Air. Season 2 of Peacock’s dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is streaming Thursday, Feb. 23. Here’s how to watch. Bel-Air follows a newly imagined Will (Jabari Banks) on his journey from West Philadelphia to the gated communities of Bel-Air. Set […]

Richard Belzer, Law & Order: SVU and Homicide's John Munch, Dead at 78

Richard Belzer, best known for playing John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU, has died at the age of 78. Belzer died Sunday at his home in France, a friend of the actor confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, adding, “He had lots of health issues, and his last words […]

Evangeline Lilly Says She 'Wasn't Very Good' in Early Lost Seasons — Is She Being Too Hard on Herself?

Evangeline Lilly has us revisiting some of her early Lost scenes and wondering: Was she merely acting stranded and afraid, or was she actually stranded and afraid? During the latest episode of the podcast Happy Sad Confused, Lilly said that watching early seasons of Lost still make her “cringe because I’m not very good.” “We […]

Quotes of the Week: Star Trek: Picard, Night Court, Drag Race, 1923 and More

There aren’t many guarantees in life — but our Sunday publication of Quotes of the Week is one of ’em! In the list below, we’ve gathered a dozen of television’s most memorable sound bites from the past seven days, including moments both scripted and unscripted from broadcast, cable and streaming series. This time around, we’ve […]

Outer Banks Renewed for Season 4

The Outer Banks cast surprised attendees Saturday at a live immersive fan experience, Poguelandia, by announcing that the series has been renewed for a fourth season. The news comes just days before the Season 3 debut on Feb. 23 on Netflix. Outer Banks creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate and Shanon Burke will be back as […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of Feb. 19

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. […]

Ratings: WWE, Shark Tank Lead Friday

In the latest TV ratings, Fox’s SmackDown topped the night in the demo while ABC’s Shark Tank drew the largest crowd. FOX | Friday Night SmackDown drew 2.3 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating, dipping week-to-week. ABC | Shark Tank (3.7 mil/0.4) was down from its last fresh airing. CBS | The Greatest […]

Wes Bentley Sounds Off on Yellowstone Feud: 'If You Think This Has a Happy Ending, You're Not Paying Attention'

Yellowstone fans thinking that cooler heads might ultimately prevail can go ahead and think again. Jamie is as likely to make peace with his adoptive father and sister as a horse is to fly. “Kelly [Reilly] and I have always had this sort of secret hope that there would be some reconciliation, some love reconnection [between […]

Party Down Review: Is Starz's Revival Having Fun Yet? Or Is the Party Over?

We’re flooded with so many revivals these days that it’s hard to get too excited about any one of them, but the return of Party Down does warm my heart… and surprise me a bit. The cult comedy about showbiz wannabes moonlighting as L.A. caterers is one of TV’s great gone-too-soon shows, getting the axe […]

Blood & Treasure Not Returning for Season 3

Blood & Treasure‘s globe-trotting days are over. TVLine has learned exclusively that the Raiders of the Lost Ark-meets-The Da Vinci Code action-adventure series will not be returning for a third season, on Paramount+ or anywhere else. The news comes more than four months after the Season 2 finale streamed on Paramount+, which had picked up […]

Emmys 2023: The White Lotus' Run as a Limited Series Is Over, Season 2 Will Compete in (Brutal) Drama Series Race

The White Lotus‘ next destination is… the incredibly competitive drama series race at this year’s Emmys. The Television Academy has ruled that HBO dramedy must now exit the Limited Series race, due to the ongoing arc that involved Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya. In the wake of the Television Academy’s decision, our sister site Variety reports, The […]

TVLine Items: Firefly Lane Returns Early, CW Does Motorsports and More

Good news for Firefly Lane fans: Netflix has moved up the premiere date for the show’s final run of episodes. Originally set to stream on Thursday, June 8, the series will now return on Thursday, April 27. Star Katherine Heigl revealed the change in an Instagram post. Based on the novel of the same name […]

Ratings: Animal Control Outperforms Flatch, Call Me Kat Eyes Season Highs

In the latest TV show ratings, there was a three-way tie for the Thursday demo win, while CBS’ Young Sheldon delivered the night’s largest audience. FOX | Coming out of its Super Bowl Sunday showcase, Next Level Chef drew 1.9 million total viewers and a 0.3 demo rating, down a tick from Hell’s Kitchen recent […]

Tina Fey and Tim Meadows to Reprise Mean Girls Movie Roles in Paramount+ Adaptation of the Broadway Musical

Tina Fey just pushed herself back into one of her most iconic roles. Fey will once again portray math teacher Ms. Norbury in Paramount+’s upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical Mean Girls, which itself was an adaptation of the 2004 Fey-written film in which she first played Ms. Norbury. (Help!) In other Mean Girls […]

Hello Tomorrow!: Billy Crudup and Nicholas Podany Wanna Sell You on Their Retro-Futuristic Apple Dramedy

Though they merely play salesmen in Apple TV+‘s new comedy, Hello Tomorrow!, Billy Crudup and Nicholas Podany clearly learned a thing or two about hawking timeshares on… the moon. “Tell me something, Matt — how’s that office there treating you?” asked Podany during a recent Zoom call with TVLine. “Is it big enough? You got […]

TVLine Items: Starsky & Hutch Reboot, Elizabeth Olsen Series Teaser and More

Fox is flipping genders on Starsky & Hutch, developing a female-led reboot of the popular 1970s cop series, per The Hollywood Reporter. The update — which hails from writers/showrunners Sam Sklaver (Prodigal Son) and Elizabeth Peterson (The Resident) — centers on Detectives Sasha Starsky and Nicole Hutchinson, who “solve crimes in the offbeat town of […]

Tim McCarver, Baseball Great and World Series Announcer, Dead at 81

Tim McCarver, who transitioned from an All-Star baseball playing career to a legendary stint in the broadcast booth, has died at the age of 81. McCarver’s death on Thursday was announced by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, which gave McCarver the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence in 2012. “Tim McCarver’s immense impact […]

The Flash Brings Back Teddy Sears as Zoom, John Wesley Shipp as Jay Garrick

Two more speedsters are making tracks for The Flash‘s final season — one superfriend, and one fiendish foe. Series vets John Wesley Shipp and Teddy Sears are both set to appear during Season 9, TVLine has learned exclusive, reprising their respective roles as Jay Garrick and Hunter Zolomon (aka Zoom). The duo in turn join […]

Did The White Lotus' Season 3 Location Just Get Spoiled by Johnny Knoxville?!

We’re already making reservations for the new season of The White Lotus… thanks to a very unlikely source. In an interview with Vulture, Johnny Knoxville — of all people — shared that he would love to be in the Season 3 cast of HBO’s luxury hotel dramedy, and he ended up sharing a lot more […]

Duster: Rachel Hilson Joins J.J. Abrams' Upcoming HBO Max Crime Drama

This Is Us standout Rachel Hilson has been cast alongside Josh Holloway in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming crime drama, Duster. The eight-episode series (which has already earned a series order from HBO Max) will follow a “gutsy getaway driver (Holloway) for a growing crime syndicate [whose life] goes from awful to wildly, stupidly, dangerously awful.” Hilson […]

Power Book II: Ghost: Could Season 3 Be Monet's Last Stand? Watch Trailer

If a college student/budding drug kingpin walks like James St. Patrick, talks like James St. Patrick and dresses like James St. Patrick… anyone in his way better watch out. And because Tariq is becoming more reminiscent of his late father every day — right down to those designer suits, as we see in Power Book […]

Star Trek: Picard Season 3: Revisit These TNG and DS9 Episodes to Prepare for Jean-Luc's Final Mission

A certain amount of the third season of Star Trek: Picard — which gets underway Thursday — requires you to have Data-like memory storage. It’s not just the core Next Generation cast who make appearances in the show’s final run, but also lesser characters who only appeared for a few episodes during TNG‘s seven-season run. And Picard doesn’t […]

'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on All Rise, Cruel Summer, The Nevers, Warrior, The Last Kingdom and 22 Others

Someone find a really, really large milk carton, because we have some “missing” TV shows to report on! In these times of “un-renewals” and “disappeared” content, TV shows more than ever have had a tendency to go “missing” after being renewed, or after a finale airs. So, as we do now and again, let’s see […]

Yellowstone Star Ponders John Dutton's Demise: 'We're Always Ready to Die'

Given recent reports of alleged difficulties working out Kevin Costner’s shooting schedule on the back half of Yellowstone’s Season 5, it seems well within the realm of possibilities that John Dutton won’t survive to see Season 6 (or whatever new form the Paramount Network hit takes). Certainly, Wes Bentley has considered the implications for Jamie, […]

TVLine Items: The Good Lawyer Delayed, Alaska Daily Trailer and More

The Good Doctor fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the Good Lawyer backdoor pilot, which will now air Monday, March 13 at 10/9c on ABC, it was announced on Wednesday. In the episode, which was previously scheduled for March 6, Dr. Shaun Murphy (played by Freddie Highmore) “seeks legal representation to […]

Raquel Welch Dead at 82

Legendary actress and iconic 1960s sex symbol Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. Welch’s family tells TMZ that the Golden Globe winner died following a brief, undisclosed illness. Her TV career kicked off in the mid-1960s with guest spots on shows such as The Virginian, McHale’s Navy and Bewitched. That led to […]

B.J. Novak Anthology The Premise Is Not Returning for Season 2

B.J. Novak’s The Premise will no longer be exploring the comedic absurdities of humanity and society. Sources confirm for TVLine that the long-MIA anthology series will not be returning for a second season. Hosted by Novak, The Premise — which streamed via FX on Hulu from Sept. 16, 2021 to Oct. 7, 2021 — tackled […]

Lucky Hank Trailer: Bob Odenkirk Gets the Spiral Bound Book Thrown at Him (Ouch!) in New AMC Series

Better call a plastic surgeon, amirite?! The first trailer for Bob Odenkirk‘s new AMC series Lucky Hank dropped on Wednesday and it features a particularly wince inducing run-in between the Better Call Saul alum’s titular college professor and a spiral bound notebook. But as the trailer kinda-sorta establishes, the self-described “difficult man” had it coming. Premiering Sunday, […]

Dennis Franz Pays Tribute to His Late NYPD Blue Son Austin Majors

NYPD Blue‘s Dennis Franz is remembering his TV son Austin Majors, who died over the weekend at age 27. Per TMZ, Majors — who was reportedly living in a homeless shelter — allegedly died after ingesting fentanyl. “I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Austin’s passing,” Franz said in a statement to ET. […]

Chicago P.D. 200th Episode: Burgess and Ruzek Are Trapped — See Photos

Remember that time Chicago P.D.‘s Kim Burgess was kidnapped and shot, and she nearly died? That harrowing experience will come back to haunt her in the NBC procedural’s 200th episode, set to air next Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 10/9c. The hour, titled “Trapped,” finds Burgess and her life partner Ruzek “trapped aboard the busy ‘L’ […]

Which New Shows Are Getting the Best Delayed-Playback Gains? (Updated)

Now that midseason newbies such as Night Court, Will Trent and Alert: MPU have entered the fray, let’s take fresh stock of broadcast-TV’s freshman class performance-to-date…. (Updated Feb. 14) Among the fall entries, CBS’ East New York and NBC’s Quantum Leap shared the title of the highest-rated series launch; CBS’ Fire Country, meanwhile, delivered the […]

Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Ghosts, SVU, Fire Country, All American, Flash, Hightown, Chicago Fire and More

Who will get burned by Fire Country‘s mystery arsonist? What has Ghosts scared up for its finale? Who will be SVU‘s next blast from the past? 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.) I was wondering if you had any […]

TVLine Items: New Outlander Theme, The Penguin Adds 4 to Cast and More

Outlander will be singing a new tune in Season 7: Starz has released video of the show’s updated opening theme song, “The Skye Boat Song,” now performed by Grammy Award winner Sinead O’Connor. Fans are familiar with the seasonal change of the theme song, with a new artist adding their own spin each time. “We […]

Quantum Leap: NBC Revival Adds Legends of Tomorrow's Brandon Routh — Find Out Who He'll Play

Legends of Tomorrow fans, do we have a casting for you. Brandon Routh, who played Ray Palmer aka The Atom in the dearly departed CW series, is dropping by Quantum Leap. He is set to guest-star as Commander Alexander Augustine (who is Addison’s father) in an upcoming episode, IGN reports. The installment, titled “SOS,” will […]

Ben McKenzie Eyes TV Return in ABC Medical Drama The Hurt Unit

TV vet Ben McKenzie (The O.C., Southland, Gotham) is plotting a TV comeback via the ABC medical drama pilot The Hurt Unit, TVLine has confirmed. From Promised Land creator Matt Lopez and ex-SEAL Team showrunner John Glenn, the potential series is described as a “cutting-edge medical drama about a highly skilled team of trauma surgeons and […]

Austin Majors, NYPD Blue's Theo Sipowicz, Dead at 27

Former child actor Austin Majors, best known for his role as the son of Dennis Franz’s Detective Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue, died over the weekend. He was 27. According to TMZ, which first broke the news, Majors — who was reportedly living in a homeless shelter — died after ingesting fentanyl. In a statement […]

Star Trek: Picard's Patrick Stewart and the Next Generation Crew Talk About Reuniting for the Final Season — Watch

It’s been two decades since we’ve seen Jean-Luc Picard on a starship alongside his Next Generation crew… but it was worth the wait. The third and final season of Star Trek: Picard (debuting this Thursday on Paramount+) doubles as a Next Generation reunion, with star Patrick Stewart reteaming with his old co-stars Gates McFadden (Beverly […]

Arrested Development Leaving Netflix: Will Revival Seasons Simply Vanish?

Siri, play “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel. All five seasons of Arrested Development are set to leave Netflix on Wednesday, March 15, TVLine has confirmed. (The series’ Netflix landing page warns subscribers that the last day to watch is Tuesday, March 14.) Arrested Development originally launched on Fox, where it ran for […]

Sex/Life Season 2: Billie Has a New Man (and It's Not Brad) in Full Trailer

“I’m not [upset], I’m just done,” Billie’s husband Cooper tells her in the full trailer for Sex/Life Season 2. That admission is quickly followed by this revelation from Brad: “I came to you six months ago with a ring. You said no, and now it’s too late.” It’s safe to say that Billie’s love life […]

Ben Affleck's Dunkin' Donuts Super Bowl Commercial: Watch Outtakes

What’s better than an extra lahge extra-extra from Dunks? Extended footage of Bay Stater Ben Affleck returning to his roots for one of Super Bowl 2023’s best commercials. Much like the time-honored Massachusetts/Rhode Island/New Hampshire tradition of throwing out your empty Dunkin’ Donuts cup on the way in to buy your next Dunkin’ Donuts cup, […]

The Flash's Danielle Panabaker Teases Her Latest Role, Recalls Grant Gustin Delivering the Final-Season News

The forecast calls for Snow as The Flash continues its farewell run this Wednesday at 8/7c. When last we tuned into the Arrowverse’s longest-running series, Barry (played by Grant Gustin) had received a text from Caitlin’s phone, saying to come to the STAR Labs lounge. But the blue-and-brown haired woman he found there was in […]

The Flash's Barry/Oliver Reunion Episode Will Pay 'Homage' to Arrow's 'Incredible Fight Sequences'

One of Arrow‘s calling cards will be on display when Stephen Amell’s Oliver Queen (somehow) reunites with Grant Gustin’s Barry Allen during The Flash‘s farewell season. It was announced in January that the ninth episode of The Flash‘s ninth season will bring back Amell and former co-star David Ramsey as Arrow‘s Oliver/Green Arrow and Diggle/Spartan, […]

Puppy Bowl 2023: Meet the Adorable, Adoptable Players in This Year's Game

The fur will fly on Sunday as more than 100 wet-nosed competitors come together for the biggest little football game of the year — Puppy Bowl XIX. For the 19th year, Team Ruff and Team Fluff will battle for guts, glory and, of course, that elusive Wayfair “Lombarky” trophy. The three-hour event will showcase “more […]

FBI: International Vet Christiane Paul Previews Jaeger's 'Holy $#*!' Encore, Revisits Counterpart's Eerie Viral Twist

The Fly Team of CBS’ FBI: International gets an assist this week from a very familiar face when a murder in Berlin reunites them with Europol agent Katrin Jaeger, played by former series regular Christiane Paul. TVLine spoke with Paul about returning for no mere encore but a “deep dive” into Jaeger’s past, with the […]

Quotes of the Week: Harley Quinn, NCIS, The Flash, Real Housewives and More

Allow us to kick off (weak pun intended) your Super Bowl Sunday with a look back at TV’s best Quotes of the Week. In the list below, we’ve gathered nearly 20 of television’s most memorable sound bites from the past seven days, including moments both scripted and unscripted from broadcast, cable and streaming series. This […]

Shows That Aired After the Super Bowl: 10 Touchdowns, 5 Fumbles, 1 Field Goal

“What to air after the Big Game?” That is the millions-of-viewers question that faces one broadcast TV network each year, when its turn rolls around to host the Super Bowl. For Super Bowl LVII, airing Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 and pitting the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles, Fox announced wayyy back in May […]

YOU EP Previews What's Next for Joe in Season 4 Part 2 After That Killer Reveal

If you thought Part 1 of YOU‘s fourth season was bonkers, you’re absolutely not prepared for what’s coming in Part 2. The first five episodes of Season 4, now streaming on Netflix, conclude by unmasking Joe’s new buddy Rhys (Ed Speleers) as the so-called “Eat the Rich Killer.” Darker still, Rhys threatens to pin all […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of Feb. 12

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. […]

Ratings: S.W.A.T. Eyes 45-Month High in Viewers; WWE, Fire Country Lead Night

In the latest TV show ratings, Fox’s Friday Night SmackDown led the night in the demo while CBS’ Fire Country lit up the largest audience. CBS | S.W.A.T. drew its largest overnight audience (5.62 million viewers) since May 2019, but dipped in the demo (with a 0.4 rating). Fire Country (6.3 mil/0.5) and Blue Bloods […]

Last of Us Recap: Endure and Survive

I’ll say this much for bloaters, AKA the hulking, horrifying creatures at the most advanced stage of fungal infection in The Last of Us: They have impeccable timing. Because if that big ol’ shiitake and all its friends hadn’t shown up toward the end of this week’s episode, Joel and Ellie would’ve been goners, thanks […]

Drag Race Robs Real Episode 7 Winner For the Sake of Forced Storytelling

It’s ironic that RuPaul’s Drag Race would include Alyssa Edwards’ famous “rigga morris” line in the script for this week’s maxi challenge, because that pretty much describes the episode itself. The Logo-turned-VH1-turned-MTV reality competition is regularly accused of over-producing for the sake of building a narrative, but the string-pulling felt especially egregious in Friday’s episode, […]

Uncoupled Picked Up for Season 2 at Showtime After Netflix Cancellation

Uncoupled isn’t done just yet. The comedy starring Neil Patrick Harris has been picked up for Season 2 at Showtime, our sister site Deadline reports. Netflix previously cancelled the series after one season in January. According to the trade, Uncoupled Season 2 is expected to be “edgier” and “racier” than its freshman run at Netflix. […]

Avenue 5 Cancelled at HBO

Avenue 5‘s journey through outer space has ended: HBO has cancelled the sci-fi comedy starring Hugh Laurie after two seasons, TVLine has learned. “Going to space with Armando Iannucci has been an incredible journey,” an HBO spokesperson said in a statement. “While we will not be moving forward with a third season of Avenue 5, […]

President Biden to Give Super Bowl Sunday Q&A to Fox Soul, Not Fox News

Following a moment of “confusion” on Fox Corp’s part — which led to reports of the media company cancelling its Super Bowl Sunday interview with President Biden — it is now confirmed that the sitting POTUS will give the big get to Fox Soul, a streaming channel “dedicated to the African American viewer” and owned […]

The Nevers: Get Release Dates for All 12 Episodes on Tubi, Including 6 New Ones — Plus, Scoop on What's Ahead!

Fans of The Nevers will soon have their extreme patience rewarded, when all 12 episodes of the HBO fantasy drama — including six that have yet to be seen anywhere — stream on Tubi beginning this Monday, Feb. 13. What’s more, not only can TVLine exclusively detail the full, 12-episode premiere schedule, but executive producer […]

Is YOU-niverse Askew? No Justice for Beyoncé? Is Harrison Ford a Joy? Will Axe Be in Billions: London? 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 Last of Us, Shrinking, the Grammys, NCIS: Hawaii, YOU and more! 1 | Is it safe to say we’ll be seeing a lot of Ego Nwodim’s uproarious Lisa From […]

Tulsa King: Terence Winter Exits as Showrunner Ahead of Season 2

Veteran TV writer/producer Terence Winter has stepped down as showrunner for Paramount+’s hit Sylvester Stallone vehicle, Tulsa King — amid “creative differences,” our sister site Deadline reports. Winter will remain an executive producer on the Taylor Sheridan-created mob drama, which in late November was renewed for Season 2 after just three outings and driving a record […]

Harley Quinn Valentine's Day Special Recap: The Big Bane Theory

HBO Max this Thursday unwrapped Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special, in which the title character’s mission to give partner Poison Ivy the best Valentine’s Day (and, yes, orgasm) ever triggered all sorts of sexually overcharged calamity throughout Gotham City. It also raised questions about whether steel-and-concrete buildings can give consent. The special […]

TVLine Items: Sulphur Springs Return Date, Weeknd Concert Trailer and More

Something spooky is headed to Disney Channel’s Secrets of Sulphur Springs next month. The tween series will kick off its third season on Friday, March 24 at 8/7c, with two new episodes. (Watch a teaser above.) In the upcoming season, “a new ghost checks into room 205 and starts wreaking havoc around The Tremont,” per the […]

YOU Season 4: Lukas Gage Explains the Mechanics of Filming That Kinky Reveal

If you’ve seen Episode 2 of YOU‘s fourth season, you already know what we’re about to discuss. Because how could we not? While Joe — sorry, Jonathan — investigates his new friends in the hopes of unmasking this season’s mystery killer, he stumbles upon something even more intriguing: Phoebe’s boyfriend Adam (Lukas Gage) is into […]

TV's 30+ Most Essential Cast Additions to Buffy, The Office, Lost, ER and More

Some of our favorite TV characters weren’t even on their shows when they first debuted. Sure, it’s nice when a show hits upon the perfect cast combination right away — we’re looking at you, Friends — but most shows need to retool a bit in later seasons, either to replace a departing cast member or […]

The Peripheral Renewed for Season 2

Flynne Fisher’s complicated future will continue to unravel: Prime Video has renewed The Peripheral for Season 2, the streamer announced Thursday. “We are thrilled to continue the journey into Season 2 and delve deeper into the incredible world that [author William] Gibson created,” creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan said in a statement. “On behalf […]

The Flash Boss Breaks Down Red Death Reveal in Final Season Premiere, Why Villain Was Cast With Arrowverse Vet

The following contains spoilers from The Flash‘s final season premiere. The CW’s The Flash kicked off its farewell run with a time loop episode in which Barry learned not to live the rest of his and Iris’ life according to some spoiler-filled “map book” he had compiled, but to make decisions in the moment. As […]

Conners Shocker: How Bev Protected Roseanne and Jackie From Their Father

Wednesday’s Conners culminated in a devastating reveal about Roseanne and Jackie’s childhood — one that has Jackie see her emotionally manipulative mother in a whole new light. While searching for a caregiver for Bev, Jackie learned — via her mother’s medical history — that Bev once took a beating from Al to shield her daughters […]

Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. Family Comedy Gets CBS Pilot Order

Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. are one step closer to headlining their first joint sitcom. CBS on Wednesday handed a pilot order to as-yet-untitled family comedy fronted by the father-son duo, TVLine has learned. In the prospective multi-cam, which was first put into development last fall, “legendary talk radio host and happily divorced ‘Poppa’ […]

TVLine Items: Arrow Vet in East New York, Perry Mason Trailer and More

Kelly Hu is making the trek to East New York. The Arrow vet will recur on the CBS drama as Allison Cha, a political policy advisor who shadows Jimmy Smits’ Chief Suarez to get a better grasp on the responsibilities of the New York Police Department, our sister site Deadline reports. The actress makes her debut […]

Ghosts' Asher Grodman Previews the Introduction of Trevor's Parents, Hints at More Fallout From Hetty Hookup

When Ghosts‘ Trevor lost his pants and died, he also lost his family, whom he was forced to leave behind in the living world. But in this Thursday’s episode (airing at 8:30/7:30c on CBS), Jay and Sam’s new B&B activity will unearth the remains of No Pants’ body and bring his parents (played by Laraine […]

Kitchen Commando: Gordon Ramsay Introduces You to Chef Andre Rush, Army Vet, in Trailer for New Tubi Series

Army vet and former White House chef Andre Rush is ready to muscle his way onto the restaurant rehab scene, as the titular star of Tubi‘s Kitchen Commando series debuting this Sunday. Reality-TV titan Gordon Ramsay, whose Studio Ramsay Global produced the new series with FOX Alternative Entertainment, talks up Chef Andre Rush (and his […]

Colman Domingo Conspiracy Thriller The Madness Set at Netflix

Colman Domingo has officially lined up his next project with Netflix’s just-announced conspiracy thriller The Madness. In the eight-episode limited series from Stephen Belber (The Laramie Project), media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) “must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods,” reads the streamer’s official […]

The Late Late Show With James Corden to Be Replaced by @Midnight Reboot at CBS; Chris Hardwick Not Attached

How’s this for a rapid refresh? Former Comedy Central late-night show @Midnight is being rebooted at CBS, where it is set to take over the 12:37 am time slot currently occupied by The Late Late Show With James Corden, Deadline reports. The new incarnation will be executive-produced by The Late Show‘s Stephen Colbert. Former host […]

12 More Shows That Should Have Ended After 1 Season: Glee, Homeland, Lost and Other Picks From TVLine Readers

It’s time to induct some new members into the Should Have Been One and Done club. Earlier this year, we revisited a dozen TV series that ought to have ended with their first, often-spectacular seasons, instead of falling into the sophomore slump (and beyond) that plagued Revenge, Prison Break and more shows in their later years. […]

Kevin Costner Leaving Yellowstone? That Might Not Actually Be a Bad Thing

After the news broke Monday that Paramount Network was allegedly considering putting Yellowstone out to pasture because Kevin Costner wanted to work only a week on Season 5’s last eight episodes, two things happened in quick succession: 1. My jaw hit the floor. 2. I got kind of excited. It’s not that I’m itching to […]

Bosch Franchise Expanding With 2 New Crime Dramas in Development

Stand back, new DCU. The Bosch Universe is possibly expanding further. Amazon Studios has announced that it is developing two new shows inspired by the work of best-selling author Michael Connelly, whose Harry Bosch novels of course already gave us Bosch (which ran seven season on Prime Video) and then Bosch: Legacy (currently between Seasons […]

The Goldbergs First Look: AJ Michalka's Lainey Returns... to Reunite With Barry?

A blast from Barry’s romantic past is coming back again on The Goldbergs. AJ Michalka is set to reprise her role as Barry’s ex-fiancée Lainey Lewis in an upcoming episode of the long-running ABC comedy, TVLine has learned exclusively. In the installment — titled “Two-Timing Goldbergs” and airing Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8:30/7:30c — Lainey […]

America's Got Talent Magician Scott Alexander Dead at 52 — Full Statement

Scott Alexander, a magician who competed in Season 6 of America’s Got Talent, died earlier this week after suffering a stroke. He was 52. The tragic news was shared by Alexander’s wife Jenny on Instagram: “I lost my husband yesterday,” she wrote. “My kids lost their father. He suffered a stroke while working on a […]

9-1-1 Midseason Premiere Promo: Lightning Strikes [Spoiler]!

What the… Buck?! Lightning strikes way more than twice in Fox’s electrifying first promo for the back half of 9-1-1 Season 6, which will arrive Monday, March 6 at 8/7c. Fresh episodes of Fantasy Island Season 2 will follow the first responders drama at 9 pm, given that the freshman procedural Alert: Missing Persons Unit […]

Shocker: Yellowstone on Verge of Cancellation Amid Alleged Kevin Costner Dispute (Report)

A major crisis has befallen TV’s No. 1 drama. Paramount Network may prematurely pull the plug on Yellowstone amid a behind-the-scenes dispute with leading man Kevin Costner. According to our sister pub Deadline, “The crux of the issue… involves Costner and disagreements over shooting schedules,” with the Oscar winner allegedly wanting to limit himself to […]

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: How to Binge Marvel's New Animated Series

Step aside, Mayor Eric Adams. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur are leading their own effort to protect New York City’s Lower East Side. Here’s how to stream Marvel’s newest animated series. Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur follows 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, as they work together to protect the […]

Clueless' Cher and Amber Battle It Out (Again) in Rakuten Super Bowl Ad

Who better to be a spokesperson for a shopping platform than Clueless‘ very own Cher Horowitz? (Amber?! As if!) In a new Super Bowl ad for Rakuten, Alicia Silverstone is reprising one of her most famous roles alongside fellow co-star Elissa Donovan, and once again, the debate is fierce. The spot opens with Cher (Silverstone) […]

The Last of Us' Joel Is Not a Good Guy (But That's So Easy to Overlook!) and More Post-Episode 4 Thoughts

Joel Miller has done bad things. We’ve heard the refrain several times over the course of The Last of Us’ first four episodes. Joel said it. Tess said it. Ellie asked about it. And we’ve seen it for ourselves: Starting in Episode 1, when Joel lost his mind on the guard blocking his exit from […]

Last of Us Recap: Blights of Passage

Sorry, The Last of Us’ Joel, but it’s happening: Try though you might, you’re getting attached to Lil’ Miss Ellie. And who could blame you? In addition to being plucky, funny and generally curious about the world, the kid saves your bacon in this week’s episode. I know you don’t want to hear this, but […]

Lizzo Performs New Single 'Special' at 2023 Grammy Awards — Watch

Lizzo, back on the Grammys stage? It’s about damn time. The famed flautist, a five-time nominee this year, got everyone at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on their feet Sunday night with a powerful performance of her new single “Special.” This marks Lizzo’s second Grammys performance. She opened the 2020 ceremony with a moving rendition of […]

Quotes of the Week: Criminal Minds, Ghosts, Last of Us, La Brea and More

In addition to claiming our top Performer of the Week prize, Episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us also makes an appearance in our latest Quotes of the Week compilation. (Obviously!) In the list below, we’ve gathered a dozen of television’s most memorable sound bites from the past seven days, including moments both scripted […]

SNL: Pedro Pascal Pokes Fun at The Last Of Us in HBO's New Prestige Drama Series Mario Kart — WATCH

Inspired by Pedro Pascal‘s HBO hit The Last of Us, Saturday Night Live took a stab at adapting a different video game with a mushroom fixation: Mario Kart. In the digital short, Pascal portrays Mario in a spoof trailer for the dystopian thriller. Pascal is tasked with helping Princess Peach (Chloe Fineman) get to Rainbow Road. […]

SNL: A Giddy Pedro Pascal Breaks Character Multiple Times — WATCH

Pedro Pascal hosted Saturday Night Live with a case of the giggles. The actor broke character multiple times in what marked a charming SNL debut. In one skit, Pascal and friends gather at an upscale restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Also in attendance is the birthday girl’s sister, Lisa (Ego Nwodim), visiting from Temecula for […]

SNL Disses Ginny & Georgia in #PeakTV Takedown — WATCH

This weekend’s Saturday Night Live took aim at #PeakTV, and dissed a current Netflix hit in the process. During a showbiz-themed game show parody featuring contestants Robert, Jacqueline and Mary — played respectively by host Pedro Pascal and cast members Ego Nwodim and Chloe Fineman — Big Hollywood Quiz host Jack Delmar (Bowen Yang) proceeded to ask […]

Woody Harrelson to Host SNL

Woody Harrelson, whose latest movie, Triangle of Sadness, was nominated for three Oscars, will host Saturday Night Live on Feb. 25. Jack White will serve as musical guest. This will mark Harrelson’s fifth turn as SNL emcee, following stints in 1989, 1992, 2014, 2019. Harrelson’s return to Studio 8H was announced during this weekend’s Pedro Pascal-hosted show.

The Flash EP Weighs In on Ezra Miller Movie, Avows 'Grant Gustin Will Always Be The Flash for a Certain Generation'

Not long after Grant Gustin ends his nine-season TV run as The Flash, that other Barry Allen will get a big-screen showcase, in the DC Studios film starring Ezra Miller. Set to hit theaters on June 16, The Flash has Miller reprising the speedster role they previously played in Zack Snyder’s Justice League and via […]

The TVLine-Up: What's New, Returning and Leaving the Week of Feb. 5

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. […]

Ratings: SmackDown, Fire Country Lead Friday; NBC Sitcoms Go Low

In the latest TV show ratings, Fox’s Friday Night SmackDown led the night in the demo while CBS’ Fire Country slipped past Blue Bloods to claim the largest audience. CBS | S.W.A.T. (with 5.4 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating) and Fire Country (6.1 mil/0.4) are on track for their second-largest audiences of […]

A Drag Race Underdog Bites Back in Episode 6, While a Frontrunner Fumbles

A background queen stepped her game up on Friday’s Drag Race, throwing down a heavy metal gauntlet as a legitimate contender for the crown. No, we’re not talking about guest judge Meg Stalter, though we definitely wanted to spend more time with the Hacks scene stealer. (If only this show were, I don’t know, 90 […]

Quantum Leap Writer Says Trans Episode Counters Anti-LGBT Messaging With 'Care Bear Stare of Joy'

Next week’s episode of Quantum Leap asks one thing: Give a trans girl a shot. Ben’s latest leap puts him in the body of a basketball coach whose trans daughter Gia (played by Josielyn Aguilera) dreams of playing on the team. It’s up to Ben to convince the coach’s colleagues, fellow parents and even his […]

Melinda Dillon, Beloved Christmas Story Matriarch, Dead at 83

Melinda Dillon, who played Ralphie’s mom in the holiday classic A Christmas Story, died on Jan. 9 at the age of 83, the actress’ family and friends have announced. A cause of death was not released. Dillon co-starred alongside Peter Billingsley as frazzled mom Mother Parker in A Christmas Story, which hit theaters in 1983 […]

1923's Julia Schlaepfer: Alexandra Has 'No Idea' What She's Getting Into With the Dutton Family — WATCH

When 1923 returns from a several-week hiatus this weekend, Spencer Dutton and his soon-to-be missus, Alexandra, will be en route to Montana, expecting the worst. As the pair learned via a packet of long-unopened letters at the end of Episode 4 (read recap), Spencer’s brother, John Sr., is dead. And as far as Spencer knows, […]

The Flash Boss Teases Oliver's Return, Says Stephen Amell Requested One Storyline Add-On Before Saying Yes

Stephen Amell requested just one “extra” storyline add-on before agreeing to reprise his role of Arrow‘s Oliver Queen during The Flash‘s final season. It was announced in early January that the ninth episode of The Flash‘s ninth and final season (which premieres this Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8/7c) will bring back Amell as well as David […]

TVLine Items: Flash Sets Three Returns, Jay-Z Joins Grammys Lineup and More

The Flash‘s final season is welcoming back three more familiar faces. Per EW.com, Rick Cosnett, Matt Letscher and Jessica Parker Kennedy, who have recurred throughout the show’s run, will all be back during Season 9, premiering Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 8/7c on The CW. They join the following previously announced guest stars: Arrowverse vet Stephen […]

That '90s Show Renewed for Supersized Season 2 at Netflix

Leia Forman can officially look forward to another summer in Point Place. Netflix on Friday announced that That ’90s Show has been renewed for Season 2, which will consist of 16 episodes (up from 10 episodes in Season 1). The news comes just two weeks after the sequel series’ Jan. 19 release. “All of us […]

TVLine Items: Superstore Reunion on Auto, Hit-Monkey Renewed and More

American Auto is staging a mini Superstore reunion. Ben Feldman will guest-star in the NBC comedy’s Feb. 14 episode as Chase, the preppy, tech bro college best friend of Wesley (played by Jon Barinholtz), TVLine has learned. Chase’s “ability to spin a yarn puts Fyre Festival’s Billy McFarland to shame,” which should come in handy […]

The Traitors Renewed for Season 2

Alan Cumming is officially welcoming new guests to his castle: Peacock’s The Traitors has been renewed for Season 2. In addition, a Season 1 reunion special hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen will hit the streamer Tuesday, Feb. 28. “The Traitors is an ambitious, highly addictive and spontaneous format that keeps contestants and viewers on their […]

Sex/Life Season 2 Release Date Revealed — Watch the Teaser

Sex/Life won’t leave you hanging for much longer. Netflix announced Thursday that the steamy series starring Sarah Shahi will return for Season 2on Thursday, March 2. Season 1 was released back in June 2021. The streamer also unveiled a new teaser, which you can check out above, as well as new photos (see below). Inspired […]

Kingdom Business Renewed at BET+

Kingdom Business isn’t closing up shop just yet. The gospel drama executive-produced by Kirk Franklin (who also recurs as Deacon D’Wayne) has been renewed for Season 2, our sister site Deadline reports. Production on the new season is currently underway. The show follows Denita Jordan (played by legendary gospel singer Yolanda Adams), the Queen of […]

Alaska Daily's Winter Return Delayed 1 Week — Find Out Why

Stop the presses — Alaska Daily‘s return has been postponed. ABC’s Hilary Swank drama, which was scheduled to kick off its final five Season 1 episodes on Feb. 23, will now return a week later — on Thursday, March 2 at 10/9c, the network announced. The season finale is now set for Thursday, March 30. […]

Annette Bening to Star in Peacock's Limited Series Adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s Apples Never Fall

Following a near 20-year hiatus from television, Annette Bening will make her return to the small screen as Joy Delaney in Peacock’s Apples Never Fall, Peacock has announced. Benning’s last significant TV gig was the 2005 HBO pic Mrs. Harris. Apples Never Fall — based on Liane Moriarty’s (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) bestselling novel […]

Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Ghosts, Evil, The Flash, FBI, Home Ec, Psych 4, Criminal Minds, La Brea and More!

Whose death will Ghosts delve into? Does Shawn Spencer see a Psych 4 in your future? Is Criminal Minds flashing back to that? 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.) On Ghosts, we’ve learned how six of the eight main ghosts have […]

NCIS: Los Angeles Final Season Casts Christopher Gorham as Kilbride's Son

It’s now patently clear that NCIS: Los Angeles‘ gruff Admirable Kilbride will sort out some things from his past before the CBS drama wraps its 14-season run on May 14. Previously, TVLine told you that Marilu Henner will guest-star in the Sunday, Feb. 26 episode of the high-octane drama as Elizabeth, ex-wife of Gerald McRaney’s […]

Pennyworth Cancelled at HBO Max

Alfred Pennyworth’s origin story has been cut short. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler has been cancelled at HBO Max, Deadline reports. The news comes nearly three months after the release of its Season 3 finale. The DC origin series followed Alfred (played by Jack Bannon), a former British SAS soldier who formed a security company […]

A Million Little Things Video: Get Caught Up Before the Final Season

If you’ve lost touch with the Friends of Jon over the past year or so, have no fear: A Million Little Things is going to make sure you’re all caught up before the drama’s upcoming final season. In the exclusive video above, series stars James Roday Rodriguez, David Giuntoli, Lizzy Greene, Grace Park, Cameron Esposito, […]

Blindspotting: Starz Unveils Season 2 Premiere Date and First Look

Blindspotting is finally coming back, y’all! Starz announced Wednesday that the series created by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs will return for Season 2 with a double-episode premiere on Friday, April 14, starting at 9/8c. New episodes will air weekly each Friday at 9 pm and stream on demand on the Starz app. (Season 1 […]

NCIS: Hawai'i Sneak Peek: #Kacy's Catch-Up Call Is Cut Short by [Spoiler]

The “Kacy” reunion that many an NCIS: Hawai’i fan has waited for — or, at a version of it — finally happens in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek at the CBS sophomore’s next new episode. Back in November, Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (played by Vanessa Lachey) informed Lucy (Yasmine Al-Bustami) that she had been […]