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The Wilkerson brothers looking worried on Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm In The Middle Reboot: Everything We Know So Far

By Akos Peterbencze 3 months ago

The Wilkersons are reuniting for more hijinks in a Malcolm in the Middle revival that will feature most of the original show's cast. Here's the full rundown.

The cast of Gilligan's Island gathered for a set photo

15 Gilligan's Island Facts Only Hardcore Fans Know

By Mike Bedard 3 months ago

Decades after its debut, "Gilligan's Island" retains a loyal and staunch fanbase. Here are 15 facts only the most hardcore fan remembers about the show.

A composite image of Adam Driver as Matt the Radar Technician (Kylo Ren in disguise) in an SNL sketch, Peter and Brian as Han Solo and Chewbacca in the Family Guy Star Wars parody Blue Harvest, and multiples of Weird Al Yankovic dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi singing The Saga Begins Star Wars parody song.

The 13 Best Star Wars Parodies And Spoofs Of All Time

By Blaise Santi 3 months ago

Star Wars has been mocked endlessly since beginning in 1977, but these are the best Star Wars parodies and spoofs worth seeking out now.

Big Bird (Caroll Spinney) from Sesame Street, Columbo (Peter Falk) from Columbo, Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton) from Roots, Gilda Radner from Saturday Night Live, and Mary Richards (Mary Tyler Moore) from The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The 15 Best TV Shows Of The 1970s

By Gregory Lawrence 3 months ago

The 1970s was an important era for television, as shows started to break the mold of the earliest TV programming. Here are the best TV shows of the 1970s.

Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn Lemon on The White Lotus

Michelle Monaghan Had One Worry Before Joining The White Lotus Cast

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

Appearing on The White Lotus can be a huge bump to an actor's career, but Michelle Monaghan had a big, specific worry before joining season 3.

Emily Axford, Siobhan Thompson, Zac Oyama, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Lou Wilson, Brian Murphy, and Ally Beardsley

The Most Intense Pop Culture Experience Of 2025 Isn't A Movie – It's A Live D&D Show

By BJ Colangelo 3 months ago

The fan fervor at a live episode recording of tabletop role-playing game show Dimension 20 is a pop culture experience like few others.

Sheldon in a lab coat standing next to a white board covered in equations on The Big Bang Theory

How The Big Bang Theory Episodes Were Rigorously Fact Checked For Accuracy

By Kieran Fisher 3 months ago

For all of the show's comedic shenanigans, the creators of The Big Bang Theory were quite rigorous about ensuring the sitcom was scientifically accurate.

Elon Musk dressed as Wario, Steven Seagal, and Michael Phelps lined up on the SNL stage

The 12 Worst Saturday Night Live Guest Hosts Of All Time, Ranked

By Mike Bedard 3 months ago

Saturday Night Live has made great use of big celebrity names for superb sketch comedy, but these are the worst SNL hosts of all time.

Carter Bays and Craig Thomas as paramedics applauding Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother Fans Have To Visit The New York City Bar That Inspired MacLaren's

By Pauli Poisuo 3 months ago

Multiple real-life New York City spots influenced MacLaren's on How I Met Your Mother, but the pub's primary inspiration is the only one of them still standing.

Dr. Paul Rhoades reclines on the couch, thinking about his life, in Shrinking

Harrison Ford Had Two Inappropriate Words After Watching A Classic Jason Segel Movie

By Rusteen Honardoost 3 months ago

Jason Segel got a ... surprising compliment from his future Shrinking co-star Harrison Ford after the latter watched one of his beloved comedies.

Conan O'Brien, Josh Radnor, and Jennifer Lopez

Actors You Didn't Realize Were In How I Met Your Mother

By Ben F. Silverio 3 months ago

Aside from having some huge guest stars throughout its run, here are some actors you maybe didn't realize were in How I Met Your Mother.

Kyle Chandler in Friday Night Lights, Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso, and Amy Poehler in Parks & Recreation

25 Shows Like Ted Lasso You'll Definitely Want To Watch

By Scott Thomas 3 months ago

Ted Lasso made waves - and racked up Emmys - for its sense of humor and feel-good attitude. Here are 25 other shows that will make you believe.

Raj and Howard looking at a drone in The Big Bang Theory

Kunal Nayyar's 5 Favorite The Big Bang Theory Episodes Delivered Classic Raj Moments

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Kunal Nayyar's favorite The Big Bang Theory episodes feature major Raj moments that range from pure silliness to crucial pieces of the character's evolution.

Jim Carrey as Truman in The Truman Show, Itchy and Scratchy from The Simpsons, and Tim Robinson on I Think You Should Love

10 Best Fake TV Shows From Other Movies And TV Shows

By Luke Y. Thompson 3 months ago

Sometimes, film and TV get meta by creating fake programming within their narratives, and these are the best fake TV shows from real movies and TV shows.

Composite image of Gale Harold as Brian in Queer as Folk, Jennifer Beals as Bette in The L Word, Joe Locke as Charlie in Heartstopper, Bilal Baig as Sabi in Sort of, and animated Harley Quinn in Harley Quinn, divided by rainbow lines

12 Best LGBTQ+ Shows To Watch During Pride Month

By Kira Deshler 3 months ago

For Pride Month, take a look at this roster of the best LGBTQ+ TV shows, ranging from quirky comedies to powerful dramas and more.

Kunal Naayar's Raj Koothrappali looking serious on The Big Bang Theory

Before Starring In The Big Bang Theory, Kunal Nayyar Played A Villain On NCIS

By Pauli Poisuo 3 months ago

TV fans likely associate Kunal Nayyar with Raj from The Big Bang Theory, but he played an international villain on an episode of NCIS before his big break.

Bob Denver's Gilligan looking concerned on Gilligan's Island

5 Essential Gilligan's Island Episodes That Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

By Pauli Poisuo 3 months ago

There are many episodes of the comedy series Gilligan's Island, and we've tried to pick out 5 of the most essential installments right here.

Dennis, Mac and Dee sitting at a bar in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's Crew Once Made A Chaotic Pilot For A Star Trek Parody

By Rusteen Honardoost 3 months ago

The creators of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia once developed the pilot for a sci-fi comedy series that was, basically, a really chaotic Star Trek parody.

George, Elaine, Kramer, and Jerry, sitting in a prison cell on Seinfeld.

Bill Murray Despised Seinfeld Because Of One Awful Episode

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Bill Murray has only seen one episode of Seinfeld, but he hated it so much it destroyed any interest he had in the popular sitcom.

Jennifer Coolidge from The White Lotus, Kelsey Grammer from Frasier, and Zooey Deschanel from New Girl

Actors You Didn't Realize Were In Frasier

By Ben F. Silverio 3 months ago

Frasier is one of the most successful sitcom spin-offs in TV history, and with it came plenty of guest stars who you might have forgotten were ever on the show.

Mr. Milchick leading a marching band on Severance

The Coming-Of-Age Teen Movie That Inspired Severance Season 2's Big Musical Scene

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

The bizarre musical sequence that unfolds in Severance's season 2 finale was inspired directly by, of all things, a coming-of-age film from the 2000s.

Collage of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Will Smith, Kyle MacLachlan, Mary-Kate Olsen, Bart Simpson

The 15 Best TV Shows Of The 1990s

By Allyssa Capri 3 months ago

The best TV shows of the 1990s range from reliable sitcoms to influential sci-fi and even a show that's still running to this day. Take a look!

(L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke in CBS' 'Elsbeth'

Why Carra Patterson's Kaya Blanke Left Elsbeth As A Series Regular

By Aaron Perine 3 months ago

Carra Patterson's Kaya Blanke became a fan-favorite character on Elsbeth, but shocked fans when she left the series as a series regular in season 2.

Bo Burnham as Zach Stone holding a portrait in Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous

Why MTV Canceled Bo Burnham's Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

After his YouTube career took off, but before his success with films like Eighth Grade, Bo Burnham made MTV's short-lived Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous.

Carol laying in bed holding a book in Carol & The End of the World

An Underrated Netflix Animated Miniseries Is The Perfect Watch During An Existential Crisis

By Genci Papraniku 3 months ago

This beloved, if under-seen, animated Netflix miniseries has a simple yet endearing message that should speak to anyone dealing with some existential angst.

Penny on the couch and Leonard sitting on the arm holding coffee cups on The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory Audiences Absolutely Loved One Leonard-Penny Moment

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

The Big Bang Theory fans showed their love for the show with their reactions to this season 1 moment featuring Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki).

Glenn Howerton Thinks This Early It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Episode Is One Of The Best

By Noah Villaverde 3 months ago

What's the best episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Everyone probably has their own unique pick, including Dennis Reynolds actor Glenn Howerton.