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Usually, when an established sitcom suddenly adds a new character, it’s a sign of desperation — and one most viewers can see right through. This, in turn, provokes them to attack without mercy. Just think of poor Cousin Oliver, the cute kid brought in for Season Five of The Brady Bunch who is still blamed for the show’s cancellation. Scooby-Doo fans similarly still revile Scrappy-Doo, and even Andy from The Office has his share of haters.

On the other hand, sometimes new blood is exactly the injection of energy a show needs. Here are five examples of new additions that actually made a series much, much better…

1 Frank Reynolds on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’

Season One of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, while pretty rough, had an undeniable spark. The only problem? No one watched it. That’s why the head of FX insisted the show bring in...

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30 Rock is a satirical comedy series created by Tina Fey. The NBC series is set behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy show, and it follows its head writer and showrunner, Liz Lemon, as she deals with a new and arrogant boss and eccentric stars. 30 Rock stars Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Alec Baldwin, Katrina Bowden, Keith Powell, Lonny Ross, Kevin Brown, Grizz Chapman, Maulik Pancholy, and John Lutz. So, if you loved hilarious comedy, entertaining stories, and compelling characters in 30 Rock, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Credit – NBC

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a police procedural workplace comedy series created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The Fox and, later on, the NBC series is set in New York City.

"Seinfeld" went to some pretty dark places over its run. It sent its main characters to prison for a year. It killed off George's (Jason Alexander) fiancé Susan (Heidi Swedberg), and in a very cold manner, I might add. There was even a -- decidedly bad -- episode where Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) may or may not have been molested by his dentist. Most sitcoms in the '90s kept things safe and sweet, but Seinfeld, his co-creator Larry David, and the other "Seinfeld" writers had no interest in that sort of thing.

Considering how free "Seinfeld" seemed with pushing boundaries, it's surprising to hear about the moments where the NBC execs decided to draw the line. For instance, there was supposed to be a season 2 episode titled "The Bet" or "The Gun," but it was never filmed because NBC found it way too dark. The episode featured perhaps too much gun-related humor,...

Peter Engel, who executive produced Saved by the Bell, its spinoffs and 2020 reboot, Last Comic Standing and many other series, died Tuesday at his Santa Monica home. He was 88. His family confirmed the news to Deadline but did not provide a cause of death.

Engel exec-produced more than 1,000 hours of TV during a 40-year career, mostly for NBC as part of a long-term partnership. His credits also include scores of episodes of City Guys and Malibu CA — both of which he also created — along with Hang Time, USA High, California Dreams, How to Survive a Marriage and others.

He also wrote more than 100 episodes of City Guys, nearly as many of USA High and 50-plus for Malibu CA.

Engel penned a dozen episodes of teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, which NBC aired mostly on Saturday mornings from 1989-93. The popular show helped launch the careers of such stars as Mark-Paul Gosselaar,...

After the death of Frank (Jb Smoove), Ivy (Lake Bell) is in a rough place. Without her child, who she literally sacrificed herself to save, she does not know how to move on. She does know one thing: She needs to avenge Frank by killing Brainiac. However, “Frankette,” — the latest episode of Harley Quinn, has a few tricks up its sleeve. It’s all going to be a

Harley Quinn — “Frankette” — The Recap

Harley, Ivy, Bane, Lena, and King Shark attend Frank’s funeral. They admit this funeral is hitting them in a way that’s different than other deaths they’ve seen. Harley starts the funeral and plays a video Frank recorded before he died. After hours of Frank’s video, Ivy gets up to vow vengeance. When she does, a new seedling sprouts from the ground, which, according to Frank’s video, was what he expected. The new seedling is “Frankette,...

The following contains spoilers from the Feb. 20 episode of Harley Quinn, now streaming on Max.

This week on Max’s Harley Quinn, art imitated life for Frank the Plant, who capped his stage performance as Brainiac’s ill-fated sidekick Koko by keeling over himself, in front of a full house and with a bereft Ivy rushing to his side.

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Hollywood Squares will return for another go-round. Just ahead of its Season 1 finale, CBS announced Thursday it has renewed the popular revival series for a second season.

The reboot has drawn solid ratings in its freshman season. It’s estimated to deliver 5.4 million viewers in live plus 35 days of multi-platform viewing, based on its season-to-date live plus 7 average.

It was picked up today along with CBS dramas Tracker, Fire Country, Elsbeth, NCIS, NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney and comedies Ghosts, which received a two-season renewal, and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, renewed for Season 2.

Hosted by NFL analyst (and CBS Mornings co-host) Nate Burleson, the game show features Drew Barrymore in the center square, joined by celebrity guests in every episode. The Season 1 lineup has included Jay Leno, Whitney Cummings, Pete Holmes, Chaka Khan, Thomas Lennon, Nelly, Patton Oswalt, Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Jeff Dunham, Max Greenfield, Lil Rel Howery,...

With a new job, Harley Quinn prepares for a day in the city. However, almost immediately, things go sideways. Harley Quinn now must take on the biggest newspaper in Metropolis, but lucky for her, she has a man on the inside. “Bottle My Heart” gets into the silliness of Clayface’s plan, so of course it intersects with the Brainaic threat. When things spiral out of control within the newsroom, Harley and the gang make an unusual commitment to bringing a musical to the stage.

Harley Quinn – Season 5 Episode 6 – The Recap

Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Lois (Natalie Morales) discuss their dreams about the skulls (including sex dreams) as they walk through Metropolis. As Lois connects the dots, she mentions Woodrow, whom Harley accidentally admits to killing. The two of them fight about whether or not she is on the record until Harley comments on Lois’s neck, causing the journalist...

Brainiac is on a bit of an “insane-iac” mission, and this Thursday’s episode of Max’s Harley Quinn will attempt to subvert the supersmart Coluan cyborg by alerting the populace of Metropolis through song.

Specifically, Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) and friends will stage a slapdash musical about the villain’s complicated past and his nefarious plans, starring the spotlight-craving Clayface (voiced by Alan Tudyk) and also featuring Frank the Plant (J.B. Smoove) as ill-fated Koko.

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Brainiac is on a bit of an “insane-iac” mission, and this Thursday’s episode of Max’s Harley Quinn will attempt to subvert the supersmart Coluan cyborg by alerting the populace of Metropolis through song.

Specifically, Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) and friends will stage a slapdash musical about the villain’s complicated past and his nefarious plans, starring the spotlight-craving Clayface (voiced by Alan Tudyk) and also featuring Frank the Plant (J.B. Smoove) as ill-fated Koko.

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It was a massively star-studded affair at the SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday evening (February 16) held at Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Saturday Night Live celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with hundreds of stars who have appeared on the show over the years.

From music stars like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Cher, to actors like Ayo Edebiri, Emma Stone and Anya Taylor-Joy.

Keep reading to find out more…

The late-night sketch show’s special featured many returning sketches, with past and present SNL cast members reprising their characters, and even several celebrities who have hosted reprising their characters!

We have gathered every celebrity, cast member and more’s looks from the red carpet and you can see over 200 below…

Abby Elliott

Adam & Jackie Sandler

Adria Arjona & Jason Momoa

Aidy Bryant

Alex & Hilaria Baldwin

Alex Moffat & Caroline Kingsley Moffat

Al Franken

Al Sharpton

Amelia Dimoldenberg...

Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona walk the purple carpet together while attending the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert held at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night (February 14) in New York City.

The couple, who have been dating for almost a year, marked their first red carpet appearance together at the big concert event!

Also making their red carpet debut was Miley Cyrus and her beau of three years, Maxx Morando, as they were also joined by her mom Tish Cyrus-Purcell.

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Miley was actually one of dozens of musicians who took the stage during the concert, performing her hit “Flowers” and a rendition of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” with Brittany Howard.

Coming up on Sunday (February 16) is the SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which will see many current and past SNL cast members returning for the big special event!

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Valentine’s Day is finally here, and Prime Video has the perfect films to watch on this romantic day with your significant other. In this list, we have included some new films and some classics, but they all have that comforting feeling of love that people crave especially today. So, here are the 10 best romantic movies on Prime Video to watch this Valentine’s Day with your partner.

The Idea of You Credit – Prime Video

The Idea of You is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Robinne Lee, the 2024 film follows Solène Marchand, a divorced mother in her 40s who falls for Hayes Campbell, a 24-year-old boy band singer, but their relationship soon faces several challenges. The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway,...

After the excellent “Breaking Brainiac,” Harley Quinn returns to a typical episode. Harley finds herself continuing to stress about a never-ending obsession with skull-shaped images. Meanwhile, Ivy has been busy with work. With the chance to stay in together, the couple is interrupted by babysitting duties and a dinner party. Harley Quinn finally gets back to its comedy roots.

Harley Quinn – Season 5, Episode 5- The Recap

Harley (Kaley Cuoco) tries to show she’s changed since they moved to Metropolis by cleaning up Frank’s (J.B. Smoove) clippings. Ivy (Lake Bell) is impressed but realizes it’s because of Harley’s continued nightmares. They’re interrupted by Shaun Shark (Kimberly Brooks) arriving and trying to hang out with “cool aunts.” Harley agrees to watch him while King Shark deals with an uprising in the ocean.

Shaun breaks the shower (and the exciting new showerhead that Harley Quinn bought), causing the...

Hey, "Hollywood Squares" fans. We're back on here to give you guys another new preview session. In this one, we've got the celebrity guest list for the next, new episode 9 of this current season 1 of the rebooted Hollywood Squares show, which is due out tonight, February 5, 2025. The folks over at TV Guide served up the guest list for tonight's new episode 9 along with an official title. The title for this new episode 9 is called, "Ex's Get the Square; I'm Going to the Wrong Doctor." The celebrity guest list for tonight's new episode 9 features actress Mayim Bialik. Comedian and actor Pete Holmes. Actor Justin Long. Actress and film producer Marsai Martin. Actor and comedianJimmy O. Yang. Actress and comedian Kristen Schaal. Comedian and actor Jb Smoove. Comedian and actress Whitney Cummings. Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish. Fashion designer and actress Kathy Hilton.

If you have a fear of heights, you might want to click away now because the stunt Pete Holmes pulls in this exclusive Hollywood Squares sneak peek is not for the faint of heart. In the clip, Pete is placed in the top left square of the celeb-filled board. For a contestant named Michael, it’s Holmes who’s the biggest VIP of the bunch as he’s currently trying to help him get an answer right. “Michael, this is our moment. I’m gonna swan dive, we’re going to dirty dance. You’re going to lift me up and spin me around because we’re about to win, baby!” Holmes promises him. Once host Nate Burleson reveals he is indeed correct, giving Michael the square, Holmes takes the celebration much too far ...

Howard Stern celebrates the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” with a week-long showcase of his legendary interviews with “SNL” cast members, celebrity hosts, writers, and musical guests representing every era of the late-night show’s storied history.

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‘SNL On Stern’ How to Listen

“SNL On Stern” begins with a special live kick-off show at 5pm Et on January 31 and runs for a full week on Howard 101 (Ch. 101) and the SiriusXM app.

What You’ll Hear

Brand new commentary from Howard discussing his longtime fascination with “Saturday Night Live” and its stars (many of who appear in this one-of-a-kind oral history of “SNL”), plus highlights from Howard’s interviews and additional commentary from “Saturday Night Live” cast members and executive producer Lorne Michaels.

‘SNL On Stern Roundtable’

The roundtable special stars “SNL” cast members Chris Kattan,...

The fallout of Ivy’s actions continues in “Back to School.” While she tried to kill off her former professor, lover and attempted murderer, Ivy might have made him into a far more powerful monster. The news of Jason Woodrue’s death spreads fast, forcing Harley to reckon with her partner’s dishonesty. Harley Quinn works best when it frames conflicts through the Harley/Ivy relationship, and “Back to School” is a perfect example of its value. Plus, we get the overly theatrical Clayface back, a huge win for comedy in general.

Harley Quinn – “Back to School” – The Recap

Like other members of Harley’s former crew, Clayface (Alan Tudyk) has made his way over to Metropolis. He performs his one-man-show in the Metropolis Theater in front of a surprisingly thin crowd (given the success of his Vegas show). In his show, Clayface plays an Italian man who died 20 years before Pearl Harbor.

On Wednesday January 29 2025, CBS broadcasts Hollywood Squares!

It’s a Hot Gentleman’s Sweater; They Always Choose Me, Boo! Season 1 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Hollywood Squares,” titled “It’s a Hot Gentleman’s Sweater; They Always Choose Me, Boo!” promises to be filled with laughter and fun. Airing on CBS, this episode features a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests. Viewers can expect to see familiar faces like Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, and Luenell, along with other popular personalities like Debi Mazar, Bobby Moynihan, and Chelsea Peretti.

The episode will bring together a diverse group of celebrities, including Phil Rosenthal, Jb Smoove, and Julie Bowen. Each guest will contribute their unique sense of humor and charm to the show. Margaret Cho, Leslie Jones, Carson Kressley, Jeannie Mai, Kevin Nealon, RuPaul, and Paul Scheer will also join in the fun, making for an entertaining mix of talent.

As always,...

Jb Smoove is probably best known for playing Larry David’s sidekick/soulmate Leon Black on Curb Your Enthusiasm. But years earlier, the comedian was a writer for Saturday Night Live, where he came up with some gloriously bizarre pitches. For starters, there was the “Urine Detective” sketch, in which host Johnny Knoxville would play a gumshoe who solves crimes by tasting the pee of suspects. It never made it to the air.

Another rejected idea was about a couple that met as military helicopter pilots, but even after settling down and starting a family, they keep constantly screaming because they “can’t get the helicopter out of their systems.” He also pitched a sketch featuring host Tom Brady as “Nick Buttkowski,” the first football player to ever smack his teammate on the ass.

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Following its successful primetime launch, CBS will present a special daytime run of Hollywood Squares with encore episodes of the reimagined classic game show featured Monday, January 27 — Friday, January 31 (2:00-3:00 Pm, Et; 1:00-2:00 Pm, Ct/Pt).

Primetime Goes Daytime

Starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore in the center square and hosted by Nate Burleson (co-host of CBS Mornings and NFL analyst), Hollywood Squares showcases a unique lineup of celebrity guests in every episode. Celebrity guests take turns answering questions while contestants determine the legitimacy of their responses to score points and win exciting prizes.

In primetime, Hollywood Squares original episodes air Thursday, January 23 (8:00-9:00 Pm, Et/Pt). As announced yesterday, beginning Wednesday, January 29, CBS Wednesday game nights will kick off with original episodes of Hollywood Squares, followed by The Price is Right At Night and then Raid The Cage. Hollywood Squares...

The “Hollywood Squares” promotion continues as CBS announced on Thursday that it will be giving the hit game show a special week-long daytime birth with encore episodes airing in the daypart during the week of January 27-31, replacing previously scheduled repeat episodes of “The Price is Right” in the 2:00 p.m. Et/1:00 p.m. Ct/Pt slot vacated by the now-canceled talk show “The Talk,” which concluded its 15 season run last month. Encores of “The Price is Right” are expected to resume on Monday, February 3 in the time slot.

Featuring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore (“The Drew Barrymore Show”) in the center square and hosted by Nate Burleson, “Hollywood Squares” is a primetime revival of the iconic game show which showcases a unique lineup of celebrity guests in every episode as they take turns answering questions while contestants determine the legitimacy of their responses to...

Another schedule change for Hollywood Squares.

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29, Hollywood Squares will air at 8 pm, followed by The Price Is Right At Night at 9 pm and Raid the Cage at 10 pm, Hollywood Squares‘ previous timeslot, CBS announced Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, Super Bowl Greatest Commercials will air a one-time-only special episode. The Wednesday game night schedule will resume the following week.

Below is the updated CBS primetime schedule:

Wednesdays, Starting Jan. 29

8-9 Pm – Hollywood Squares, moves to its new time (original)

9-10 Pm – The Price Is Right At Night (original)

10-11 Pm – Raid The Cage (original)

Wednesday, Feb. 5

8-9 pm – Hollywood Squares, moves to its new time (original)

9-10 pm – Super Bowl Greatest Commercials (original)

10-11 pm – Raid The Cage (original)

Wednesday, Feb. 12

8-9 pm – Hollywood Squares, moves to its new time (original)

9-10 pm – The Price Is Right At Night (original)

10-11 pm – Raid The Cage (original)

Wednesday, Feb.

Hollywood Squares fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 1 Episode 7 episode titled It’s a Hot Gentleman’s Sweater; They Always Choose Me, Boo!!

Find out everything you need to know about the It’s a Hot Gentleman’s Sweater; They Always Choose Me, Boo! episode of Hollywood Squares, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Hollywood Squares It’s a Hot Gentleman’s Sweater; They Always Choose Me, Boo! Season 1 Episode 7 Preview

The upcoming episode of “Hollywood Squares,” titled “It’s a Hot Gentleman’s Sweater; They Always Choose Me, Boo!” promises to be an entertaining hour of laughter and celebrity charm. Airing on CBS at 10:00 Pm on January 29, 2025, this episode features an impressive lineup of celebrity guests that will surely keep audiences engaged.

In this episode, Nicole Byer, known for her quick wit and infectious energy,...

In the upcoming episode of “Hollywood Squares,” titled “It’s a Hot Gentleman’s Sweater; They Always Choose Me, Boo!”, viewers can expect a star-studded lineup that promises plenty of laughs and surprises. Airing on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on CBS, this episode features a fantastic mix of celebrity guests. Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Luenell, and Debi Mazar are just a few of the familiar faces joining the fun.

The playful banter and witty exchanges are sure to keep everyone entertained. Bobby Moynihan, Chelsea Peretti, and Phil Rosenthal add their unique humor, while Jb Smoove and Julie Bowen bring their own flair to the game. Margaret Cho, Leslie Jones, Carson Kressley, Jeannie Mai, Kevin Nealon, RuPaul, and Paul Scheer round out the impressive cast, making this episode a must-watch for fans of comedy and game shows alike.

As the celebrities compete in the classic quiz format, the quirky questions...

Drew Carey likely amused some viewers and surprised others with his recent remarks regarding the Hollywood Squares reboot.

The Price Is Right host appeared in a crossover moment on the CBS primetime game show’s premiere night, popping up in one of the celebrity squares.

Other squares featured Drew Barrymore, Jb Smoove, Tichina Arnold, and Pete Holmes during the second of the back-to-back episodes.

CBS Mornings star Nate Burleson hosted the reboot, following in the footsteps of former hosts Tom Bergeron, John Davidson, and the late Peter Marshall.

The show’s format features two contestants trying to win a giant tic-tac-toe game by calling upon celebrities to help them answer questions.

The contestant can either agree or disagree with the celeb’s answer. If correct, the contestant gets their X or O in the square. The object is to connect three squares with these Xs or Os.

In one of...

The new sports-specific “skinny bundle” is the first of its kind, providing includes 40 channels across 24 markets at launch.

This week in streaming, Directv became the first to break ground on a sports-specific channel bundle. Get the skinny on the new channel package, an industry first, including which channels it includes, how much it costs, where it’s available, and more. Also, two critically acclaimed — and audience-beloved — shows returned this week. Apple TV+’s “Severance” and Max’s “Harley Quinn” have returned from their oainfully long hiatuses, giving you something to watch this weekend.

This Week’s Biggest Streaming News:

Top news: Directv launches MySports bundle

Stream this weekend: ‘Harley Quinn’ Season 5 premiere

Stream this weekend: ‘Severance’ Season 2 premiere

Directv creates sports-specific channel bundle, including ESPN, FS1, and more

As industry programming rules continue to loosen, Directv is the first to set a new standard for sports streaming. The live TV...

Fans of the animated black comedy Harley Quinn are gearing up for an exciting fifth season. Unlike anything else in the DC universe, this fan-favorite series is a brilliant comic adaptation. The series will return to Max today, Jan. 16, with the first episode. So when can you continue to expect more?

Harley Quinn season 5 release time and episode guide

Harley Quinn season 5 premiered with the episode, "The Big Apricot," on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 on Max. Going forward, one new installment of the 10-episode season will be released each week until the season finale on March 20. Max releases new episodes of the series at 12 a.m. Pt. Check out the full release schedule and times below!

Release by time zoneEastern: 3 a.m. ETPacific: 12 a.m. PTMidwest: 2 a.m. CTMountain: 1 a.m. MTWhat is the new season about?

The upcoming season was initially announced to be released in November 2024, but due to undisclosed reasons,...

The DC adult animated series features Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Harvey Guillén, Alan Tudyk, and more.

Goodbye, Gotham, and welcome to Metropolis! After a few unspecified production delays, the hit DC Studios and Warner Bros. animated series “Harley Quinn” is back for its long-awaited Season 5. After the tumultuous end of Season 4, Harley and Ivy are opting for a change of scenery, new work opportunities, and fewer bad guys to fight. But nothing gold or green can stay, and the duo will have to get some bodies together to fight the city’s greatest mind.

The first episode of “Harley Quinn” Season 5 will be available to stream this Thursday, Jan. 20, followed by one new episode weekly through March 20. Catch up on its previous four seasons and get ready for the new one with a subscription to Max!

How to watch ‘Harley Quinn’ Season 5 When: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at 3:01 a.m. Et...

Three days after Hollywood Square reboot’s Jan. 16 premiere on CBS, the game show will get major exposure behind the network’s telecast of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills on Jan. 19.

There will be a familiar face for football fans as Hollywood Squares is hosted by NFL analyst (and CBS Mornings co-host) Nate Burleson. The game show features Drew Barrymore in the center square, joined by celebrity guests in every episode. New names added to the guest lineup include Jay Leno, Whitney Cummings, Pete Holmes, Chaka Khan, Thomas Lennon, Nelly, Patton Oswalt, Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Jeff Dunham, Max Greenfield, Lil Rel Howery, Rita Moreno and Jb Smoove.

Originally slated to premiere Jan. 9, Hollywood Squares‘ debut was pushed by a week due to the devastation from the L.A. wildfires. The show will air originals on Thursday Jan. 16 and Jan. 23 before moving to its...

With a new year comes a fresh slate of HBO shows, from long-anticipated returning favorites like “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” to new series, from Noah Wyle’s next medical drama to Rachel Sennott’s comedy show.

At the beginning of 2025, HBO will debut “The Pitt,” which centers on a Pittsburgh hospital, while Mike White’s anthology series returns with a new group of tourists in Thailand and one familiar face with “The White Lotus” Season 3. The rest of the year is jam-packed with highly anticipated series, including “The Last of Us” Season 2, “It: Welcome to Derry,” “Game of Thrones” spinoff series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “Peacemaker” Season 2 and “Hacks” Season 4, among many others.

One notable series that won’t make it to HBO in 2025 is “Euphoria” Season 3, which is now slated for a 2026 release after delays pushed production to begin in January 2025.

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Prime Video is home to millions of hours of content, and something new is added to Prime Video’s content library every day. 2024 has been a great year for Prime Video as many of the original TV shows and movies, including Fallout and The Idea of You, came out this year. So, we compiled a list of the best Prime Video original movies in 2024.

Upgraded Credit – Prime Video

Upgraded is a romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young from a screenplay co-written by Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews, and Luke Spencer Roberts. The 2024 film follows Ana Santos, an aspiring art intern who is invited on a last-minute work trip to London, where she meets William, a handsome stranger who mistakes Ana for an art director. Upgraded stars Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann, Gregory Montel, Lena Olin, and Marisa Tomei.

Earlier this year, fans said farewell to HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm after 12 epic seasons that never failed to make us laugh. Beginning in 1999, the series starred the outrageous Larry David as a fictionalized version of himself (or was it?) who got into all sorts of trouble thanks to his lack of filter and social manners. Along the way, we were treated to wonderful performances from the likes of J.B. Smoove, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, and, of course, Ted Danson, who – in all honesty – thought the show "sucked" when he first saw it.

Speaking with Smoove on his podcast Where Everybody Knows Your Name (seen below), Danson revealed that when he first watched the pilot episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm with his wife, Mary Steenburgen, he didn’t get it. "I thought it sucked," he said. "I felt sorry for my new friend, Larry David." As such, the Cheers star...

More than 25 years later, Ted Danson is sharing his honest initial reaction to Curb Your Enthusiasm.

The 3x Golden Globe winner explained how the show “changed my life,” despite originally thinking the Larry David-created HBO sitcom “absolutely sucked” before he began appearing as himself on Season 1.

“Curb really did change my life because it reinvigorated my desire to be funny,” he told co-star J.B. Smoove on his Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast. “But we watched the pilot, Mary and I. Mary thought it was great. I thought it sucked.

“I thought it absolutely sucked, and I felt sorry for my new friend, Larry David. So, in trying to be an encouraging kind of thing, I said, ‘If you ever need us to play ourselves, we’d be happy to.’ And in that sort of idiocy, I ended up being part of something that changed my life,” added Danson.

Curb Your Enthusiasm changed Ted Danson’s life. At least, that’s what he told Curb costar Jb Smoove this week on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast. Acting with Smoove and Larry David “reinvigorated my desire to be funny.” The irony? When Danson watched the show’s pilot episode, “I thought it sucked. I thought it absolutely sucked.”

Danson’s wife, Mary Steenburgen, liked the original episode but Danson only felt pity. “I felt sorry for my new friend, Larry David,” he explained. “So in trying to be encouraging, I said, ‘You know, if you ever need us to play ourselves, we'd be happy to. And in that sort of idiocy, I ended up being part of something that changed my life.”

It’s not the first time Danson has told someone how much he believed Curb sucked. Then again, he wasn’t trusting his own comedy instincts at the time.

Pack your bags, folks! We’re hitting the road for Metropolis in the first Harley Quinn Season 5 trailer! After what feels like an eternity, Max has announced that the latest season of Pumpkin Pie’s antics come to the streaming platform on January 16, 2025.

In today’s Harley Quinn Season 5 trailer, Harls and Ivy are looking for a fresh start after looking at the declining state of Gotham City. With Gotham being a dumpster fire, the grass must be greener in Metropolis, right? Well, not exactly. Everything is not as it seems when Harley and Ivy discover that the grass isn’t always greener in Superman’s backyard, even if it initially appears that way. As Gotham’s cutest criminal couple settles into their new digs, Ivy becomes entranced by an offer from Lena Luthor to run the Metropolis Green initiative. However, evil lurks as Brainiac plots an invasion of Harley and Ivy’s new surroundings.

Harley Quinn never lets us down, y'all. The brash and outrageous animated iteration of the iconic DC Comics character — starring Kaley Cuoco as the loud-and-foul-mouthed baddie — is one of the most fun superhero offerings happening on screen today (big or small). And in the newly released Season 5 trailer for the unhinged and action-packed Harley Quinn, it seems that Ivy and Harley are taking their monogamous bliss on the road...to Metropolis!

And they will do all that and more when the new set of episodes premiere on Max starting January 16, 2025, as was announced with the release of the trailer, which you can watch below.

Are Harley and Ivy Going to Move to Metropolis and Leave Gotham Behind?

It's a new day for Harley and Ivy, and Gotham's gone even more to sh*t than it was before. So who wouldn't be tempted to leave the rat-infested streets of Batman's domain...

Season five of the Max Original adult animated series Harley Quinn will debut with the first episode on Thursday, January 16, followed by one new episode weekly through March 20 on Max.

The fifth season of Harley Quinn finds Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell) in a new location: Metropolis! – the home of all things Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet. Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all is not what it seems.

Looming threats include Lex Luthor and his sister, Lena Luthor, plus fan-favorite Brainiac. But of course, Harley’s crew of misfits and allies will join her on this irreverent journey that takes no prisoners in having fun in the DC sandbox.

The cast includes Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn, Lake Bell as Poison Ivy, James Adomian as Bane, Diedrich Bader as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Ron Funches as King Shark, Stephen Fry as Brainiac,...

The “most titillating couple ever” is bailing on grody Gotham and making tracks for Metropolis, in a new trailer for Harley Quinn Season 5.

It was also announced that Season 5 will debut Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, though no release pattern was shared.

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Max has announced today that adult animated series Harley Quinn will return with its season 5 premiere on Thursday, January 16. New instalments will follow weekly through March 20 on the streaming platform.

The fifth season of Harley Quinn finds Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell) in a new location, Metropolis, the home of all things Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet. Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all is not what it seems.

Looming threats include Lex Luthor and his sister, Lena Luthor, plus fan-favorite Brainiac. But of course, Harley’s crew of misfits and allies will join her on this irreverent journey that takes no prisoners in having fun in the DC sandbox.

The move from Gotham City to Metropolis opens the door to many new stories and, given this show's popularity, the hope is it can continue as an "Elseworlds" property in the new Dcu.

Ted Danson appeared in almost all 12 seasons of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as one of Larry David’s nemeses. Playing a pretentious and smug version of himself, the “Cheers” star became a fan-favorite on the show, most recently appearing in the series finale.

But Danson was initially quite skeptical of the unscripted HBO sitcom — and only offered to play himself out of pity for David.

“‘Curb’ really did change my life, because it reinvigorated my desire to be funny,” Danson said on his podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” while talking to “Curb” star J.B. Smoove. But when he first watched the pilot with his wife, Mary Steenburgen, Danson “thought it sucked.”

“I thought it absolutely sucked, and I felt sorry for my new friend, Larry David,” Danson said. “So, in trying to be an encouraging kind of thing, I said, ‘If you ever need us to play ourselves, we’d be happy to.

The Thanksgiving edition of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” scored the show’s biggest audience of the year so far, TheWrap can exclusively reveal.

The episode, which featured guests including Cher, Jerry Seinfeld and Cody Rhodes, brought in 2.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen figures. That’s the biggest total viewership “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has seen this year so far, and boosted the late night show to rank as its most-watched week since last Thanksgiving.

Season to date, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” is averaging 1.3 million viewers.

Fallon’s ratings success on “The Tonight Show” also translated to his holiday special, which drew 4.2 million and won the 10 p.m. timeslot, as it aired on Wednesday, Dec. 4. “Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasonings Spectacular” retained over 60% of the audience for the “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special, which scored 6.3 million viewers across platforms and ranked as the night’s No.

After tuning in to Christmas in Rockefeller Center on NBC, there will be another holiday special on the network hosted by the Tonight Show‘s Jimmy Fallon!

The special is called Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, and will air at 10 pm Et tonight. You’ll also be able to stream it on Peacock the next day.

Here’s a synopsis of what to expect in the special: Jimmy Fallon searches for the holiday spirit in New York, exploring a surreal and magical apartment building where behind every door a different celebrity joins him for a comedic holiday musical performance.

We have the list of celebrities set to join Jimmy for the televised event.

Head inside to see who will perform and appear on Jimmy Fallon’s holiday special…

Scroll down to see which celebs will appear.

Performers & Celebrity Guests:

Mariah Carey

Meghan Trainor

Cara Delevingne

Dolly Parton

J.B. Smoove...

From Zendaya to Mma, test your pop culture knowledge in this ‘Jeopardy!’ twist.

Colin Jost is serving up something other than the weekend update: pop culture answers! The longtime “Saturday Night Live” performer is the new host of Prime Video’s Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” debuting with three episodes on Wednesday, Dec. 4, followed by three new episodes weekly. “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” takes the beloved quiz show in a new direction, blending brainpower with all things pop culture. Teams of three will compete in a tournament tackling pop culture topics like movies, music, and (surprise!) pop culture trends, all for a shot at $300,000 and major bragging rights. Don’t miss a single question with a subscription to Prime Video.

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Nothing is going to stop Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon from bro-ing out this holiday season. The pair recently reunited for “You’ll Be There” — off Fallon’s new record, Holiday Seasoning — and today Rolling Stone is premiering a snippet of the track’s visual, which will appear on Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular TV special.

The 90-second clip finds Timberlake and Fallon goofing off in a glittering green screen-manufactured winter wonderland. Alternately donning velvet tuxedos and neon-bright snow suits, the pair show off their dance moves, chuck conspicuously solid snowballs at each other,...

"Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator Larry David has been upfront about how much of his writing is inspired by his life. For instance, when he was working at "Saturday Night Live," David once angrily quit the show, only to show up the next day and keep working as if nothing happened. George Costanza (Jason Alexander), who was Larry's stand-in character on "Seinfeld," did the same thing years later.

When it came to inventing Kramer (Michael Richards), Jerry's zany, intrusive next-door neighbor, Larry once again turned to real life for inspiration. "The character of Kramer was based on my real next-door neighbor, Kenny Kramer," David once explained in a featurette about the making of the series. "My neighbor was a guy who would come in, take a lot of my food, and he was a guy who didn't work, really, or if he did nobody really knew what he did.

Longevity is something most small-screen series aspire to, and the longest-running TV shows ever have racked up an incredible number of years on the air to hold the claim. Some shows have been running so long that they're enjoyed by multiple generations of the same family. For any show released in the last year to stand a chance of making the list, it'd have to stay on-air until the 2050s. From children’s shows to daytime television, there are plenty of examples of series that have kept running through the decades, becoming TV icons in their own right.

The question of what is the longest TV show depends largely on which types of shows are included. Many news and sports programs, such as Meet the Press or Monday Night Football, have run for decades. However, they could also go on indefinitely, so they aren't the same as scripted programs, ranked...

Prepare for some gamified corporate synergy — Prime Video’s newest game show “Wish List Games” debuts Wednesday, TheWrap has exclusively learned.

The five-episode holiday special event is hosted by Nick Cannon, who has proven his hosting chops on shows like “Wild ‘n Out,” “The Masked Singer” and “America’s Got Talent,” and Lele Pons, the YouTuber, actress and singer who currently has over 18 million subscribers.

Each episode of the special will feature real Amazon customers competing for items from their actual Amazon Wish Lists. Prizes can range from everyday household items to aspirational purchases, and contestants have the opportunity to win up to $25,000 in goods from Amazon. Players will be pulled from the studio audience and asked to play in a rotating series of games that have yet to be disclosed.

Then, in the final round, one contestant will play a game where, if they win, everyone in the audience will...

On Nov. 2, CBS and CMT simulcast a one-hour prerecorded benefit on behalf of the United Way for relief following hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused $50 billion-plus in damages across Appalachia and the broader Southeast. Blake Shelton, the Zac Brown Band, J.B. Smoove and others made appearances and performed. While the effort raised $6.2 million, it was also indicative of the shrinking footprint of linear television.

In the past, such endeavors were mostly live events, and media conglomerates at times made extraordinary shows of “roadblocking” their air to command the public’s attention and pocketbooks. Veteran TV producer Joel Gallen recalls hearing from the heads of the major networks immediately after Sept. 11 to give them two hours of primetime to orchestrate what became America: A Tribute to Heroes, which raised more than $200 million for the United Way. “It’s unique to receive a call from ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox where they’re coming together like that,...

How does Margot Robbie turn on the waterworks when preparing for a big scene?

“I can even just hear the theme music of ‘Titanic,’ and I’ll be bawling,” Robbie said in a yet-to-be-released episode of the “Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast,” premiering Nov. 26. “And so that’s what I do on set if I need to cry in a scene.”

On one particular occasion, her method led to a “surreal” experience.

“On ‘Wolf of Wall Street,’ there was the big, crazy scene after I ask for a divorce and stuff. And Kate Winslet came to visit set, to visit Leo [DiCaprio] that day,” Robbie said. “I was in the room next to them, listening to the ‘Titanic’ soundtrack trying to stay in sad, teary mode. And then I saw Kate Winslet and Leo walk past. It was very surreal.”

DiCaprio and Winslet co-starred in James Cameron’s 1997 romantic epic,...