15 Best Sitcoms Of The '90s, Ranked
The article ranks the 15 best American live‑action sitcoms of the 1990s, highlighting how the decade bridged family‑centric 80s comedies and the edgier shows of the 2000s. It evaluates each series on cultural impact, consistency, and rewatchability, from early entries like *Just Shoot Me!* to the top‑ranked *Seinfeld*. The list showcases a shift toward sharper writing, diverse perspectives, and innovative formats that reshaped the sitcom landscape. Notable shows include *Friends*, *The Fresh Prince of Bel‑Air*, *Living Single*, and the meta‑comedy *The Larry Sanders Show*.
HBO's Deadwood Killed A Major Child Character Over Behind-The-Scenes Drama
In HBO’s western drama *Deadwood*, young William Bullock (Josh Eriksson) is killed in Season 2 after being run over by an escaped horse. The decision to eliminate the child character stemmed from a behind‑the‑scenes dispute involving an associate of Eriksson, which...
What To Watch Sunday: DTF St. Louis Ends, Euphoria Returns, The Audacity Powers Up, And More
TVLine’s Sunday lineup highlights three marquee events: HBO wraps up the limited series DTF St. Louis, HBO launches the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria, and AMC debuts the tech‑satire drama The Audacity starring Billy Magnussen. The schedule also features...
Eric Stoltz Turned Down The Lead In A Hit Cop Show That Redefined An Entire Network
Eric Stoltz was originally offered the lead role of Vic Mackey on FX’s groundbreaking series *The Shield*, but he turned it down. The part went to Michael Chiklis, who dramatically reshaped his image by losing weight, shaving his head, and embracing the character’s...
How High Potential's Fanbase Affected Season 2's Romantic Storylines
TVLine reports that the fervent fanbase for the Morgan‑Karadec ship drove the writers of *High Potential* to deliberately keep the duo apart in Season 2. Executive producer Kaitlin Olson said the surge of online speculation inspired two new, polarizing romances—Morgan with...
The Shield Used Story Ideas That Were Too Dark And Twisted For Nash Bridges
Shawn Ryan began his TV career on the light‑hearted CBS procedural Nash Bridges, but his darker story concepts were deemed too twisted for the show. While shadowing real police officers, Ryan absorbed the gritty realities that would later fuel his vision....
What To Watch This Week: 50+ Premieres, Finales, And More
TVLine’s weekly guide lists more than 50 new episodes, finales and specials debuting across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms from April 12‑18, 2026. Highlights include HBO’s Euphoria Season 3, multiple documentary releases on Netflix and Hulu, and the season‑ending run of...
The Pitt's Nurse Assault Storyline Gets An Honest Reaction From A Real ER Doctor
HBO’s *The Pitt* dramatizes a nurse being placed in a headlock, a scenario that Dr. Robert Glatter of Lenox Hill Hospital says mirrors a disturbing reality in U.S. emergency departments. He cites a study where 100% of ER nurses faced...
St. Denis Medical Stars Weigh In: Are Matt And Serena The New Jim And Pam?
NBC’s new mockumentary comedy “St. Denis Medical” is being compared to “The Office” for its hospital‑room setting and talking‑head interviews. In the March 30 episode, nurses Matt (Mekki Leeper) and Serena (Kahyun Kim) share a parking‑lot kiss that mirrors Jim and Pam’s...
TVLine's Performers Of The Week: Zach Braff And John C. McGinley
TVLine highlighted Zach Braff and John C. McGinley as Performers of the Week for the Scrubs episode “My Odds,” which aired on April 8, 2026. The episode centers on Dr. Cox’s revelation of an incurable autoimmune disease, prompting a raw, vulnerable exchange...
This Fan-Favorite, 5-Season Fantasy TV Series Is Streaming For Free
All five seasons of the British fantasy series *Merlin* are now streaming for free on Tubi, the ad‑supported platform. The show, which debuted on the BBC in 2008, follows a young wizard protecting Prince Arthur in a magic‑prohibited Camelot. Despite...
What To Watch Saturday: Colman Domingo Hosts SNL, Sydney Sweeney Is Christy, And More
Saturday’s TV slate features a mix of live sports, new drama and late‑night comedy. Colman Domingo will host Saturday Night Live on NBC, while Sydney Sweeney headlines HBO’s new series “Christy,” a biopic of 1990s boxing champion Christy Martin. Netflix...
Casting News: Wednesday Adds Lena Headey, Sheriff Country Promotes Two, And More
Netflix announced that Game of Thrones alum Lena Headey will guest‑star in Season 3 of *Wednesday*, joining a slate of other high‑profile names such as Andrew McCarthy and James Lance. The series is filming near Dublin and adds Winona Ryder, Eva Green and several other notable...
Who Plays Sylvester Stallone's Massive Bodyguard Bigfoot On Tulsa King?
Pro‑wrestler Mike “Cash Flo” Walden was cast as Bigfoot, Sylvester Stallone’s hulking bodyguard on the hit series *Tulsa King*. The Louisville‑born athlete, who spent three decades wrestling under the Cash Flo moniker, made his scripted‑TV debut with a 20‑episode arc. Walden says the role demanded...
2026 ATX TV Festival Adds House Of The Dragon First Look, Bill Lawrence And Warren Littlefield Awards — See Full...
The 15th ATX TV Festival, running May 28‑31 in Austin, unveiled a packed lineup that includes an exclusive first look at *House of the Dragon* Season 3, a Bill Lawrence‑focused showcase where he receives the Showrunner Award, and the inaugural Creative Impact...
Every Orville Character Played By The Cast Of Seth MacFarlane's Ted
Seth MacFarlane has populated his 2024 Peacock prequel series for Ted with several actors who previously appeared on his sci‑fi comedy The Orville. The crossover includes MacFarlane himself as Captain Ed Mercer, Max Burkholder as Tomilin, Scott Grimes as Malloy,...
Ratings: One Piece Hits New High In Season 2, Virgin River Returns Strong
Netflix’s live‑action adaptation “One Piece” surged to a new series high in its second season, delivering 1.62 billion minutes of viewing and ranking No. 2 on Nielsen’s overall streaming chart for the week of March 9‑15. “Virgin River” held strong at No. 3 with...
Halle Berry Starred In A Forgotten Who's The Boss? Spin-Off For ABC
In 1989 Halle Berry landed her first major television role when she replaced Vivica A. Fox on ABC’s short‑lived sitcom spin‑off “Living Dolls,” a backdoor pilot of “Who’s the Boss?” The series centered on a modeling school run by Patricia Carlin and featured Berry as Emily, a...
CBS Reveals Finale Spoilers For 19 Shows — Plus, Jensen Ackles' Tracker Return Confirmed
CBS announced the finale schedule for 19 shows spanning April 23 to May 24, marking the close of its 2025‑26 season. The lineup includes the end of long‑running series like The Neighborhood after eight seasons and the cancellation of DMV and Watson....
Did Abbott Elementary Just Break Up Janine And Gregory? Quinta Brunson Details The Fallout From That Big Fight
Abbott Elementary’s Janine and Gregory clash over a vacation plan, turning a simple disagreement about flying to the Outer Banks versus driving into a heated debate about money. Janine unilaterally purchases plane tickets, prompting Gregory to call her “cheap” and label...
Sullivan's Crossing Season 4 First Look: Liam's Arrival Brings 'Tension' For Maggie And Cal (Exclusive)
The CW will launch Season 4 of "Sullivan's Crossing" on April 20 at 8/7c, picking up the cliffhanger from the previous season’s shocking return of Maggie’s husband, Liam. The premiere centers on Maggie’s effort to secure paperwork for Liam while Cal questions...
Rooster Renewed For Season 2 At HBO
HBO announced that the Steve Carell‑led comedy “Rooster” has been renewed for a second season. The decision came midway through the series’ first run, which continues to air Sundays at 10 p.m. through May 10. Created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses,...
Malcolm In The Middle Review: Hulu's Messy Family Reunion Struggles To Recapture The Original's Zing
Hulu launched a four‑episode revival titled “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Unfair,” reuniting the original cast a quarter‑century after the Fox hit. While Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek return, the show leans heavily on new characters—Malcolm’s teenage daughter...
It's Not Like That: Scott Foley And Erinn Hayes' 'Hopeful' Family Drama Sets Prime Video Release (Exclusive)
Prime Video will debut the eight‑episode family drama *It’s Not Like That* on May 15, starring Scott Foley and Erinn Hayes. Foley plays Malcolm, a widowed minister, while Hayes portrays Lori, a newly divorced mother whose late husband was Malcolm’s best...
What To Watch Wednesday: The Boys' End Begins, Testaments Premiere, Shrinking Finale, And More
Prime Video kicks off the final season of "The Boys" with two midnight episodes, marking the series’ swan song. Hulu launches "The Testaments," a TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," introducing a new generation of characters...
Charlie Sheen Played A Very Familiar Role In His One CSI Appearance
In 2008 CBS staged a rare crossover between the forensic drama CSI and the sitcom Two and a Half Men, swapping writers for a single episode of each series. Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones appeared uncredited as themselves in the CSI...
Save The Dates: Dark Matter Season 2, Mindy Kaling's Hulu Comedy, And More
Apple TV+ announced that Dark Matter Season 2 will premiere on Friday, August 28, with weekly episodes leading to an October 30 finale. The sci‑fi drama returns starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, continuing the multiverse storyline. Hulu will launch Mindy Kaling’s comedy...
Why Stephanie March Left Law & Order: SVU
Stephanie March exited Law & Order: SVU after Season 5, explaining that her character, Assistant District Attorney Alex Cabot, had exhausted her narrative possibilities and felt redundant. The role was her first television job after college, and she sought fresh creative...
Savannah Guthrie Returns To NBC's Today As Search For Her Mother Continues: 'Ready Or Not, Let's Do The News'
Savannah Guthrie resumed her role on NBC’s Today broadcast Monday, rejoining co‑anchor Craig Melvin for the 7 a.m. hour. Her return comes amid the ongoing search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted from her home on February 1 and remains...
What To Watch Monday: St. Denis Medical And Memory Of A Killer Finales, NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, And More
TVLine’s Monday lineup features a blend of high‑profile season finales and major live events, including the NBC medical drama St. Denis Medical, Fox’s Memory of a Killer, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on TBS. Disney+ launches the first two episodes...
The X-Files' Original Concept Would Have Severely Limited The Hit Sci-Fi Show
The X‑Files was originally envisioned as a pure alien‑themed series, but creator Chris Carter and his writers quickly expanded the concept to include a broader range of paranormal phenomena. A pivotal early episode, “Squeeze,” introduced the monster‑of‑the‑week format, giving the...
One Of Star Trek's Greatest Villains Was Created Because Of An Unrelated Demand From The Studio
Star Trek: The Next Generation’s two‑hour pilot, “Encounter at Farpoint,” was extended at Paramount’s insistence, leading writers to insert the omnipotent character Q. Originally a filler, Q, portrayed by John de Lancie, quickly became a central antagonist, appearing in seven additional...
Why Seinfeld Got Rid Of Kramer's Dog And How That Changed Michael Richards' Character
In Seinfeld’s pilot, a large retriever named Ralph appeared with Kramer but was quickly written out after Larry David deemed a big dog impractical on set. Michael Richards later explained he channeled the dog’s playful, boundless energy to shape Kramer’s physical...
Columbo's Ill-Conceived Spinoff Starred A Future Fan-Favorite Star Trek Captain
In 1979, a 22‑year‑old Kate Mulgrew was cast as Kate Columbo in NBC’s short‑lived “Mrs. Columbo,” a spin‑off of the iconic detective series. The show struggled with the implausible age gap to Peter Falk, prompting a retooling to “Kate Loves...
Jeremy Renner's Canceled Detective Series Deserved A Second Season
Jeremy Renner headlined ABC’s 2009 detective series *The Unusuals*, a ten‑episode blend of dark police drama and off‑beat comedy. The show earned a 72 % critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a perfect 100 % audience rating, but debuted with only 6.83 million...
'60s Television Shows That Could Never Be Made Today
The article reviews iconic 1960s TV series and argues many would never be green‑lit today because their gender roles, racial portrayals, disability casting, or outright absurd premises clash with modern cultural standards. Shows like *I Dream of Jeannie*, *Ironside*, *F Troop*...
TVLine's Performer Of The Week: Jason Segel
Apple TV+’s dramedy *Shrinking* delivered a standout performance by Jason Segel in its penultimate Season 3 episode, “The Bodyguard of Sadness.” Segel’s portrayal of Jimmy navigates deep‑seated hurt and father‑figure issues as his mentor Paul prepares to leave and his own...
The X-Files' Forgotten Spin-Off Series Deserved A Far Better Fate Than A Quick Cancellation
“The Lone Gunmen,” a 2001 spin‑off of “The X‑Files,” aired 13 episodes before Fox canceled it, citing a schedule shift to Friday nights that slashed ratings. The series’ pilot eerily depicted a plot to crash a plane into the World...
What To Watch Saturday: Jack Black Hosts SNL, Merrily We Roll Along On Netflix, And More
Saturday, April 4, 2026, features a packed primetime lineup across broadcast, cable and streaming. Jack Black returns to host Saturday Night Live, while Netflix debuts a filmed version of the Broadway musical Merrily We Roll Along. TBS will air the men’s NCAA March Madness Final Four,...
Boston Blue Welcomes Blue Bloods' Len Cariou In Season 1, Episode 13 — What Brings Grandpa Reagan To Beantown?
Len Cariou reprises his role as Henry Reagan on the CBS drama Boston Blue, arriving in the city to assist his grandson Danny’s pending transfer to the Boston Police Department. The episode also delivers a family bombshell for Mae, revealing her...
The Runarounds Canceled After One Season At Prime Video
Prime Video has pulled the plug on "The Runarounds," cancelling the teen rock‑band drama after just one eight‑episode season that premiered in September 2025. The series followed a group of high‑school graduates in Wilmington, North Carolina, chasing musical stardom, and...
All 4 Seasons Of True Detective, Ranked
HBO’s True Detective anthology, once hailed for its groundbreaking first season, has produced a mixed legacy across its four installments. Season 1 tops the ranking with its moody noir storytelling and iconic performances by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, while Season 2...
Why Law & Order: Los Angeles Killed Off Skeet Ulrich's Rex Winters
Skeet Ulrich’s Detective Rex Winters was killed off after nine episodes of Law & Order: Los Angeles due to NBC executive Robert Greenblatt’s dislike of the show’s early direction. Dick Wolf explained the decision was meant to give more screen...
The Masked Singer Crowns A Surprising Winner In Season 14 Finale — See Every Contestant Unmasked
The Masked Singer concluded its Season 14 finale on April 1 with Galaxy Girl claiming the Golden Mask, revealing herself as Ashlee Simpson. The final four featured Cat Witch (Kylie Cantrall), Pugcasso (Phillip Phillips) and Crane (Normani), with Crane being the first finalist eliminated. Simpson’s win surprised...
Heroes' Creator Got His Start Writing For Courteney Cox's Forgotten Sci-Fi TV Series
Tim Kring’s first notable TV credit was writing the ninth episode, “Twin Engines,” of NBC’s 1985 sci‑fi series Misfits of Science, a short‑lived, campy show starring a young Courteney Cox. The series was canceled after one season due to low ratings,...
Tom Selleck's Favorite Blue Bloods Episode Is One Of The Show's Most Emotional
Tom Selleck says his favorite Blue Bloods episode is “The Job,” the season‑2, episode‑12 story that reveals Frank Reagan survived the World Trade Center’s North Tower on 9/11. The emotionally charged episode, written by Brian Burns, earned a Humanitas Prize...
Age Of Attraction Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix
Netflix has officially renewed the reality dating series “Age of Attraction” for a second season. Hosted by Bachelor alum Nick Viall and his wife Natalie Joy—who themselves bridge an 18‑year age gap—the show pits singles against each other without revealing ages...
Chicago Med's Oliver Platt Teases An 'Existential Crisis' Coming For Dr. Charles — Watch
Chicago Med’s season‑11 arc centers on psychiatrist Dr. Charles confronting an existential crisis. In the two‑part episodes “The Book of Charles” and “Altered States,” the character’s mental‑health struggles, medication issues, and fear of aging culminate in a “worst day” storyline,...
Grey's Anatomy Renewed For Season 23 At ABC
ABC has officially renewed Grey’s Anatomy for a 23rd season, extending the medical drama’s run through 2025. The core ensemble—including Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr.—remains intact, while Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver will exit after the season‑22...
Scrubs' Zach Braff Says Dr. Cox's Return Paves Way For John C. McGinley To 'Be Around A Whole Lot More'...
Zach Braff confirmed that John C. McGinley’s Dr. Cox will appear in the final two episodes of the Scrubs revival, airing April 8 and 15. Braff hinted that a potential Season 2 could give McGinley, along with other original cast members, substantially more screen...