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The cast of The Office looking at Oscar's computer screen

The Paper Wastes No Time Bringing Back An Original Office Character

By Nick Staniforth 1 month ago

The Paper is the highly anticipated follow-up spin-off to The Office, and brought back a fan-favorite character to connect the timelines.

The Paper Reveals The Unfortunate Fate Of Dunder Mifflin From The Office

By Kieran Fisher 1 month ago

The opening minutes of The Paper premiere establish what happened to The Office's Dunder Mifflin, and why the new in-world documentary is set in a new location.

Aaron Thorsen during his initial days as a rookie officer in The Rookie

The Real Reason Tru Valentino's Aaron Thorsen Left The Rookie

By Debopriyaa Dutta 1 month ago

What happened to Aaron on The Rookie? Fans of the ABC procedural were wondering where he went in season 7, and the show answered the question.

A traumatized Francoise is saved by Wednesday in Wednesday Season 2

Wednesday Season 2's Mysterious Patient 1938, Explained

By Debopriyaa Dutta 1 month ago

The first part of Wednesday Season 2 revealed a mysterious woman trapped inside Willow Hill. The second half of season 2 shows us who she is.

Wednesday and Enid attend the Nevermore inauguration ceremony in Wednesday

Wednesday Season 2, Episode 6 Uses A Huge Cameo To Pull Off An Unexpected Switcheroo

By Debopriyaa Dutta 2 months ago

Wednesday season 2 features a major cameo that should surprise viewers, but the plot function that character facilitates will likely delight people even more.

Mare (Chelsea Frei), Kevin (Tim Key), and Esmerelda (Sabrina Impacciatore) in a meeting with Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) in his office in The Paper

The Paper Review: The Office Spin-Off Is A Hilarious, Charming, And Unexpected Love Letter To Journalism

By Ethan Anderton 2 months ago

The Paper is funny, delightful, and manages to forge its own path away from The Office, despite borrowing some of its familiar elements.

Ben, John, and Martin in their office on Saturday Night Live

Why Please Don't Destroy Left SNL

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Please Don't Destroy is leaving Saturday Night Live, but the group isn't splitting up. In fact, certain members will continue to work on the sketch comedy show.

Jeremy Culhane on Game Changer, Ben Marshall on SNL, and Veronica Slowikowska on EZRA in a composite image

Everything You Need To Know About SNL's New Season 51 Cast Members

By Ethan Anderton 2 months ago

When Saturday Night Live season 51 returns in October, there will be some new faces among the cast, as well as a familiar face with a revamped role.

Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt holding Peacemaker's helmet on Peacemaker

James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2 May Have Teased Another Alternate Universe DC Superhero

By Pauli Poisuo 2 months ago

A line in Peacemaker season 2, episode 2 hints that Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) might have a future as a costumed vigilante in James Gunn's DC Universe.

Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Charles Kimbrough, and Grant Shaud in Murphy Brown in a composite image

Murphy Brown Cast: Where The Actors Are Now

By Russell Murray 2 months ago

Murphy Brown is one of the best sitcoms ever, and it even got a solid revival in 2018. But outside the show, what has the cast been up to throughout the years?

Kaitlin Cullum as Eve Plumb and Kaley Cuoco as Maureen McCormick on the set of The Brady Bunch in the TV movie Growing Up Brady

The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco Starred In A Movie Made For Brady Bunch Fans

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

Before Kaley Cuoco became unquestionable sitcom royalty, she starred in a television movie about one of the most beloved on-screen families of all time.

Rob Lowe as Chris Traeger in Parks and Rec

The Parks And Recreation Star Who Almost Played Derek Shepherd In Grey's Anatomy

By Akos Peterbencze 2 months ago

A major cast member of Parks and Recreation came pretty close to joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy instead, but things worked out in the end.

Freddie Stroma as Adrian/Vigilante on Peacemaker season 1 looking concerned

Why Freddie Stroma 'Hid' His Real Accent From His Peacemaker Co-Stars

By Danielle Ryan 2 months ago

Peacemaker actor Freddie Stroma joined the show partway into production on season 1, but that's not why he hid his native British accent until filming wrapped.

Loni Anderson as Jennifer Marlowe facetiously flirts with Frank Bonner as Herb Tarlek in WKRP in Cincinnati

Loni Anderson's Greatest Sitcom Role Is Impossible To Stream Today

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

Loni Anderson was one of the best characters on a beloved sitcom, but thanks to issues of music licensing, the show is impossible to stream.

Det. Bookman pointing his finger at Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld

The Police Drama That Secretly Influenced Seinfeld's Library Episode

By Quinn Bilodeau 2 months ago

One of the most famous episodes of Seinfeld was directly inspired by of one of the most beloved police dramas in TV history.

Howard receiving an upsetting phone call on The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory Episode That Left Simon Helberg Dumbfounded

By Kieran Fisher 2 months ago

Simon Helberg had to do a lot of absurd stuff as Howard on The Big Bang Theory, but the character's antics in one particular episode truly baffled the actor.

John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), Guy Gardner (Fillion), Malcolm Reynolds (Fillion), Caleb (Fillion), and Richard Castle (Fillion) next to one another

The 12 Best Nathan Fillion Movies And TV Shows, Ranked

By Mike Bedard 2 months ago

Nathan Fillion's spectacular filmography extends far beyond superhero work. Here are the veteran actor's top 12 greatest movies and TV shows.

Peacemaker looking up at a mural of Vigilante, Leota Adebayo, himself, Emilia Harcourt, John Economos, and Eagly on the Peacemaker season 2 poster

A Peacemaker Season 2 Easter Egg Subtly References An Underrated Batman Show

By Devin Meenan 2 months ago

The Krank's Toy Easter egg in Peacemaker season 2 has some DC Universe history behind it, specifically when it comes to an older animated Batman series.

Jon Cena looks a tad roughed up as Chris Smith in Peacemaker

James Gunn May Have Given An Odd Batman Character A New Supervillain Origin

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

A Batman comics villain has appeared in Peacemaker season 2, and James Gunn may have given them a different origin story than what they received on the page.

What's Old Is New Again: Ranking The 15 Best Franchise Revivals Of Recent Years

By Josh Spiegel 2 months ago

So many shows and movies have seen their franchises revived in the 21st century. Here are 15 franchise revivals ranked.

John Cena's Christopher Smith looking surprised on Peacemaker

James Gunn Introduced A Major Superman Villain In A Peacemaker Season 2 Easter Egg

By Pauli Poisuo 2 months ago

Blink and you'll miss it, but season 2 of Peacemaker snuck in a reference to one of the best villains in Superman's rogues gallery.

Heidi Gardner as a reporter on a News Nation show with Ryan Gosling in the background as Beavis on Saturday Night Live

Why Heidi Gardner Left SNL After 8 Seasons

By Ethan Anderton 2 months ago

Heidi Gardner has brought many memorable characters and hilarious moments to Saturday Night Live, but now she's leaving the show after eight seasons.

Anson Mount as Christopher Pike, Celia Rose Gooding as Uhura, Christina Chong as La'an, and Jess Bush as Nurse Chapel all standing side-by-side and sporting Vulcan ears and eyebrows in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3's Funniest Episode Is A Sequel To A Season 2 Story

By Jeremy Mathai 2 months ago

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3's eighth episode sees the series transform into full-fledged comedy, serving as a sequel to a very funny season 1 story.

Peacemaker Season 2's Big Eagly Fight Works Thanks To One Dumb, Genius Decision

By Nick Staniforth 2 months ago

In another superhero cinematic universe, Eagly's big fight from Peacemaker season 2 wouldn't work. With James Gunn at the helm? I t's perfect.

Peacemaker and Eagly, with their foreheads touching and their eyes closed

Peacemaker Season 2 Is James Gunn's Apology For His Many Sins Against Birds

By Danielle Ryan 2 months ago

Birds had a pretty rough time in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, but Eagly gets his revenge on mankind in Peacemaker season 2.

Michael Longfellow at the Weekend Update desk on Saturday Night Live

Why Michael Longfellow Left SNL

By Ethan Anderton 2 months ago

Michael Longfellow won't be returning for season 51 of Saturday Night Live, marking another cast member cut from the roster before the fall premiere.

The crew of the Minnow in animated form in promo and title sequence art for Gilligan's Planet

Why One Gilligan's Island Star Didn't Return For Gilligan's Planet

By Danielle Ryan 2 months ago

For a show that only lasted three seasons, Gilligan's Island spawned multiple spin-offs, including the cartoon series that took the group to space.