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Returning to the fictional Southern town of Merinac for the second season of The Chicken Sisters feels like putting on a favorite old record. There’s a warmth to its grooves, a familiarity that’s instantly comforting. The show’s creative team understands this, leaning into the lived-in atmosphere eight months after the rival chicken joints, Mimi’s and Frannie’s, have merged.

The once-feuding Moore and Hillier families exist in a state of fragile peace. Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) and her mother-in-law Nancy (Lea Thompson) now care for Amanda’s sharp-tongued mother, Gus (Wendie Malick), while sister Mae (Genevieve Angelson) is back for good and planning a wedding.

The series smartly uses our existing knowledge of these characters to build its new foundation. It doesn’t waste time with reintroductions. Instead, it places a narrative fuse right in the center of town: the impending broadcast of Ultimate Kitchen Clash, the...

When Bill Lawrence and his Shrinking co-creators were writing the show’s second season, they knew that casting the part of Louis — the drunk driver who killed the wife of Jason Segel’s Jimmy — was going to be extremely difficult. Segel suggested tapping Brett Goldstein, but Lawrence was resistant. “I kept thinking, ‘He’s known as [Ted Lasso’s] Roy Kent, and he’s too gruff,’ ” says the showrunner. He eventually agreed to let Goldstein take on the role on one condition: that he shave his signature facial hair to make the character, a pivotal element of the season-two plotline, more vulnerable. “I called Brett up

and said, ‘If you think you can do this, you should, but if you screw it up, you’re going to ruin the show and it’s going to get canceled,’ ” Lawrence recalls with a laugh. “In the end I thought he just killed it, and I was so proud of him,...

Alfie Wise, the actor who showed up in Smokey and the Bandit, The Cannonball Run and eight other films with his fun-loving pal Burt Reynolds, has died. He was 82.

Wise died July 22 of natural causes at Thomas H. Corey Va Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, his longtime fiancée, Stephanie Bliss, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Wise played a trooper in the prison-set The Longest Yard (1974), his first onscreen collaboration with Reynolds, and he worked with the movie star in The End (1978), Hooper (1978), Starting Over (1979), Paternity (1981), Stroker Ace (1983), City Heat (1984) and Heat (1986) as well.

The 5-foot-5 Wise also was the butt of Reynolds’ jokes as marina owner Oliver Wardell on all 12 episodes of the 1989-90 ABC crime series B.L Stryker, and he appeared on a 1991 installment of Reynolds’ longer-lasting CBS sitcom, Evening Shade.

“He loved his friends, and he really kept us very close,” Wise said of Reynolds in an...

Wendie Malick is an American television, film, and voice actress and former model best known for her roles as Nina Van Horn in the NBC series Just Shoot Me, for which she received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also starred in HBO’s Dream On as Judith Tupper Stone, for which she earned four CableACE Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Malick has also voiced Eda Clawthorne in Disney’s The Owl Witch and Beatrice Horseman in Bojack Horseman, as well as acted in films like The American President and Confessions of a Shopaholic.

Wendie Malick Biography: Age, Early Life, Education, Family

Malick was born on December 13, 1950 (Wendie Malick age: 74) in Buffalo, New York. Her parents are Gigi Malick, a former model, and Kenneth Malick, a salesman.

She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1972 with a...

Hallmark's latest hit television show, The Chicken Sisters, has a release date and time for season 2. The show, starring Schuyler Fisk, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick, follows two families that run opposing fried chicken restaurants. The show premiered in September 2024 on the streaming platform, and its second season renewal was announced in January.

According to Deadline, The Chicken Sisters season 2 is set to premiere on August 10 at 8 p.m. Et on The Hallmark Channel, with the episode streaming the following day on Hallmark+. Joining Fisk and Thompson for season 2 in a recurring role is David James Elliott, former star of Jag and currently starring in Syfy's horror show Revival.

What The Season 2 Renewal Date Means For The Chicken Sisters Show Is Moving To The Channel For New Episodes

The Chicken Sisters follows sisters Amanda (Fisk) and Mae (Genevieve Anderson), who are in a war between their chicken business,...

Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal it’s time to get hungry, because The Chicken Sisters Season two is in the cooker!

The second season of the family drama series will debut on Sunday, August 10 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and will be available for streaming the next day on Hallmark+.

Here’s What Happened In Season One Of The Finger Lickin’ Drama

Stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick are set to return, stirring up more family competition.

“Amanda Moore-Hiller (Fisk) teamed up with her sister Mae Moore (Angelson), their mother Gus Moore (Malick), and her mother-in-law Nancy Hiller (Thompson) to confront her husband Frank Hiller Jr. (James Kot).

This was in the ultimate Kitchen Clash finale, leaving him to fend for himself,” states the official synopsis for Season One.

“Labeled the underdog by Mr. Chicken (Clifton Murray), a prominent restaurant chain owner responsible for casting the pivotal vote,...

Get ready to dig in, Chicken Sisters fans! Hallmark Channel is cooking up a second helping of family feuds, fried chicken, and small-town drama with the highly anticipated return of The Chicken Sisters. The second season has finally received an official premiere date, so there's much to be joyful about.

Do you have your calendar handy? If so, go ahead and mark down Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, because that's when The Chicken Sisters season 2 officially premieres on Hallmark Channel. Of course, we can't leave you hanging on the release time. You'll want to tune in at 8:00 p.m. Et/7:00 p.m. Ct on Aug. 10 for all the juicy family drama, fried chicken rivalries, and heartwarming moments. New episodes will be available the next day on Hallmark+.

If you were part of the audience group who watched the first season when it was releasing weekly on Hallmark+ in 2024, it's been quite...

The Chicken Sisters are serving up a new season on Hallmark Channel this summer.

Season 2 of the family restaurant series will premiere Sunday, Aug. 10 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, the network announced on Thursday, with episodes streaming the next day on Hallmark+.

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Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick lead the cast,...

Here’s something for Hallmark fans to cluck about: the channel has set the return date for The Chicken Sisters.

The series about a restaurant rivalry is set to return at 8 p.m. Et Aug. 10 to the channel. It will stream the next day on Hallmark+. The adaptation of Kj Dell’Antonia’s novel of the same name stars Schuyler Fisk (Amanda), Genevieve Angelson (Mae), Lea Thompson (Nancy) and Wendie Malick (Gus). The tome was a selection in Reese Witherspoon’s book club.

Production on the second season began in April in Vancouver. David James Elliott (Jag) has joined the series in a recurring role. He plays someone who shows up to town from Gus’ past.

For Season 2, Erin Gibson (Throwing Shade) was upped from the writers room to take over as showrunner and EP.

The second season follows the women as they use their Chicken Sisters restaurants to put a generations-long feud to rest.

If you're a fan of "Young Sheldon," you probably remember Dr. Carol Lee, a physics expert and former member of Ibm's Watson Research Center, played by Ming-Na Wen. The character only shows up in one episode — season 5's "A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles" — but she makes a pretty significant impact on the titular young Sheldon Cooper, played by Iain Armitage. What you might not know is that Wen was also a major part of "Stargate Universe," where she played Camile Wray.

I'll back up for one second, though — what's Carol Lee's deal on "Young Sheldon?" Well, in "A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles," Dr. Lee joins the Experimental Cosmology Center at East Texas Tech, where she meets Sheldon, Dr. Grant Linkletter (Ed Begley Jr.), and Dr. John Burgess Whitney Sturgis (Wallace Shawn) after being appointed by the university's president Linda Hagermeyer (Wendie Malick). Dr. Lee's purpose is, more or less,...

Things were looking grim for the Melissa Rauch-led Night Court reboot at NBC following its cancellation after three seasons. Despite hopes from the team that the sitcom could find a new home for courtroom hijinks by shopping the series, initial reports from TV Line revealed that nobody was biting on bringing back Judge Abby Stone and her staff for another run. Now, Rauch has delivered the show its sentence. In a recent post on Instagram, she finally addressed the show's end and revealed that, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, the Manhattan municipal court will be remaining closed.

"I have held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it," Rauch said to open her post. As a longtime fan of the original Reinhold Weege series starring Harry Anderson, the reboot was a...

It's official: the new Night Court is finished. After three seasons, NBC canceled the show, but fans were hoping that it could potentially be picked up elsewhere for a Season 4. Those efforts have since been exhausted with no other place to go, as series star Melissa Rauch shared in an emotional post on social media.

"I have held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it," Rauch began on Instagram, including a slideshow of different images taken from behind the scenes on the set. "Perhaps it was being raised on The Goonies 'Never Say Die' motto or straight up denial that I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to come to an end. That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is...

“Night Court” star Melissa Rauch has spoken out about the cancellation of the NBC sitcom after three seasons, writing on Instagram, “We did everything in our power to find another home for it.”

“Perhaps it was being raised on The Goonies ‘Never Say Die’ motto or straight up denial that I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to come to an end. That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is officially the hour to say ‘farewell.’ Or at least ‘Until next time,'” Rauch wrote in a lengthy caption accompanied by a montage of photos from the “Night Court” set.

Rauch was the star and executive producer of the series, a follow-up to the beloved 1980s sitcom that ran for nine seasons on NBC. Upon news of the series’ cancellation in May, sources told Variety that Warner Bros. Television...

Melissa Rauch officially bid farewell to “Night Court” on Wednesday, breaking the news that the reboot series was unable to find another home after its cancellation at NBC.

“I have held off on posting anything about ‘Night Court’ not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it,” Rauch said in a Wednesday Instagram post, adding that the Goonies “Never Say Die” motto or “straight up denial” led her to hope the “incredibly special experience” wouldn’t be coming to an end.

“That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is officially the hour to say ‘farewell.’ Or at least ‘Until next time,'” Rauch continued.

The news comes just over a month after NBC opted not to renew “Night Court” for the upcoming 2025-26 broadcast season, canceling the sitcom after three...

Some six weeks after NBC handed down its verdict to not renew its Night Court revival for a fourth season, series co-lead and executive producer Melissa Rauch has shared her thoughts on hanging up Judge Abby Stone’s robe.

As TVLine’s Inside Line column reported earlier this month, early efforts to shop the sitcom revival had come up empty. As such, the eventual outlook was not looking great. And now it is official.

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Though conversations around mental health and the portrayal of various ailments that affect the brain have really improved in pop culture in recent years, one topic has mostly still been the subject of either crass jokes or melodrama: any kind of dementia. Whether it's something sort of silly like Sophia (Estelle Getty) on "The Golden Girls" being forgetful and becoming extra blunt after a stroke, or heart-breakingly tragic like one lover forgetting another in the film "The Notebook," mentions of dementia tend to be inaccurate at best and genuinely harmful at worst. While a few films over the years have explored various forms of dementia with nuance, it's been especially rare on TV, until now. 

It makes sense that the hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" would take its portrayal of characters with dementia seriously, as it has been praised for its incredible medical accuracy, but the Apple TV+ comedy...

Networks and studios submit hundreds of actors for Emmy consideration each year, but those not officially entered can still self-submit for a chance at receiving a nomination. This year, that happened in droves.

Recognizable names like Clancy Brown (supporting actor for The Penguin) and Joel McHale (guest star on The Bear) were not on the studios' lists that were made public prior to the ballots being released on June 12. It's possible they were added later by the networks, or that the performers self-submitted. Note that Television Academy members get one free submission each year; otherwise, entry fees are based on several factors. Here is the fine print from the Emmys rulebook:

Individual achievement entries have a processing charge of $125 per submission. In addition to the $125 processing charge, each entrant is charged a $100 entry fee per individual listed on the entry, e.g., for an individual achievement entry with two entrants,...

Bill Lawrence's "Shrinking" features an incredible band of actors, including their dream casting of Harrison Ford as the show's aging but sharp therapist, Dr. Paul Rhoades. In another time, however, Ford might have shared the screen with one of his co-stars much sooner in one of his most iconic films, if only the co-star in question hadn't been suffering from a rough morning due to the night before.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wendie Malick, who plays Paul's love interest on the show, Dr. Julie Baram, revealed that she once auditioned for a part in a then-upcoming adventure film being handled by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas called "Raiders of the Lost Ark." As Malick recalls, "I get this call: Steven Spielberg, who I don't think I knew who he was at that time, and this guy, George Lucas. They want you to come in to meet them.

Well, it looks like the gavel has come down on Night Court, and this time, there’s no appeal. Yep, NBC’s revival of the beloved ‘80s courtroom comedy brought back all the quirky charm, fast-paced humor, and of course, John Larroquette as the ever-sarcastic Dan Fielding. Definitely, it had everything, from nostalgia, eccentric defendants, awkward flirtations, to bailiffs who knew how to throw side-eyes.

For three seasons, Night Court gave us throwback laughs with a modern twist. Sadly, just when we started to feel like the courtroom was back in session for good, NBC shut the door right to our faces. Yup, the revival has officially been canceled after season 3, leaving us with courtroom chaos wondering what went wrong. Of course, it had its loyal audience and a strong start, but unfortunately, the show struggled to hold its case in NBC’s primetime lineup. So, guys, the court is adjourned and for good.

The chances of Night Courtseason 4 getting saved get a disappointing update. Debuting on NBC in January 2023, with Dan Rubin as showrunner, the reboot of the popular 1980s sitcom is headlined by The Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch as Abby Stone. The daughter of the late Harry Stone, Abby soon links up with original Night Court character Dan Fielding (John Larroquette). Although the comedy got off to a strong start, ratings dropped sharply soon after its high-profile premiere. The reboot was cancelled in May after three seasons.

It had been mentioned that Warner Bros. Television, one of the production companies behind the reboot, would shop the series to other potential platforms after it was axed by NBC. But in an update from TVLine, it's mentioned that the chances of Night Court season 4 happening are “not great”:

Early efforts to shop the sitcom revival, which was cancelled after three seasons on NBC,...

Modern Family was among the more unexpected entries in the world of sitcoms, thanks to its unparalleled storyline and the way it was shot, but what’s even more surprising is how magnificent a mark it left on the viewers and its fans’ hearts. As a mockumentary sitcom, it ruled the screens for eleven stunning years, for eleven entertaining seasons.

Yet, as much as it was a one-of-a-kind series in many respects, the groundbreaking show still copied one other smash-hit television series from NBC, The Office, in one aspect. And, while this wasn’t a characteristic explained or addressed by the creators before, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson recently stepped up to shed light on the same.

Modern Family star explains why the show copied this element from The Office Jesse Tyler Ferguson. | Credits: Modern Family / ABC.

Although The Office and Modern Family are two completely different sitcoms, they have been...

Harrison Ford and Wendie Malick are sharing the screen these days on Apple TV+'s Shrinking, but they could have been co-stars much earlier. Malick auditioned to play hard-drinking adventurer Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but a schedule change left her unprepared. She discussed the incident on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast, Dinner's On Me, this week.

Director Steven Spielberg apparently saw the then-unknown actor in an Excedrin commercial, and had her come in to audition to play the female lead opposite Ford's Indiana Jones: "I get this call: Steven Spielberg, who I don't think I knew who he was at that time, and this guy, George Lucas. They want you to come in to meet them. It was Valentine's Day...we just talked, and they put me on film. We laughed and had a lovely time for, I don't know, like, 45 minutes or something."

She...

Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal the channel is airing the season 1 finale episode of “The Chicken Sisters”. The episode is titled, “The Best Chicken In Town, Y’All” but will the series be back for a season 2?

The Series Has Been Renewed And Is Currently Filming In Vancouver, Canada

Exciting news for fans of the quirky Merinac series starring Lea Thompson as Nancy Moore, Wendie Malick as Gus Moore, Schuyler Fisk as Amanda Moore, and Genevieve Angelson as Mae Moore.

The show has officially been renewed for a second season, with filming already underway in Vancouver. The series is set to undergo a transformation, potentially adopting a lighter and more humorous tone under the new showrunner, Erin Gibson, known for her work on Throwing Shade.

Gibson is stepping in for the previous showrunner Annie Mebane. Additionally, Jag’s David James Elliott joins the cast in a recurring role, bringing...

Season 2 of Shrinking delivered some big laughs, a lot of tears, and a surprising How I Met Your Mother reunion. Jason Segel (who played Marshall Erikson in Himym) stars in Apple TV+'s hit series as Jimmy Laird, a therapist who can't get his own life together after the unexpected death of his wife. Season 2 included a very surprising cameo from his former Himym co-star, Cobie Smulders, as Sofi, whom Jimmy buys a car from for his daughter. While some thought the cameo would be a one-off, it appears that Shrinking has grander plans for Sofi in the upcoming third season.

During a recent panel with the cast of Shrinking, Christa Miller (Liz in Shrinking) and Segel revealed that Cobie Smulders will be back in the show's third season, and what it meant for Segel to have another Himym reunion. "I got to work with Cobie today, who I'm obsessed with,...

Shrinking Season 3, the critically acclaimed dramedy starring Jason Segel, is currently in development. Details about the next season of the Apple TV+ show remain under wraps, but recently we found out that Hollywood legend Michael J. Fox will be part of Season 3. Producers haven't revealed who he will be playing, but co-star Harrison Ford has already addressed Fox's arrival on the show: "His willingness to be part of our show is a great source of inspiration."

The Back to the Future star has been battling Parkinson's disease since the early '90s. Despite being able to continue his career for decades, Fox decided to retire in 2020, after he found it difficult to speak and learn his lines. Nevertheless, a few days ago, it was announced that he would come out of retirement to join the cast of Shrinking for Season 3.

Ford appeared at an FYC event for Shrinking, and per a report by People Magazine,...

Tonight on the Hallmark Chanel The Chicken Sisters airs with an all-new Sunday, May 18, 2025, season 1 episode 8 episode finale and we have your The Chicken Sisters recap below.

On tonight’s Chicken Sisters season 1 episode 8 called, “It’s Just Junk, Y’all” as per the Hallmark Channel synopsis,

“A final twist in the reality competition throws both the Mimi’s and Frannie’s crews for a loop, and Frank Jr.’s true colors are revealed. Stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.”

So make sure to bookmark this spot and come back between 9 Pm – 10 Pm Et for our The Chicken Sisters recap. While you wait for the recap make sure to check out all our The Chicken Sisters news, spoilers, recaps & more, right here!

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In tonight’s the Chicken Sisters finale episode,...

Jason Segel and Harrison Ford’s star-studded light-hearted comedy-drama series Shrinking is one of the fan-favorite shows on Apple TV+. The series premiered in 2023 and will very soon debut its third season. Shrinking is also one of the most-watched shows on Apple TV+.

Fans have always admired the way the show not only tackles real-life issues but also showcases the lives of medical professionals as normal human beings with problems. A recent update from the sets of Shrinking, released ahead of season three, is sure to impress the fans.

Emmy Award-winning actor Michael J. Fox joins Apple TV+’s Shrinking season 3

According to reports by Deadline, actor Michael J. Fox is set to star in season three of Shrinking in a guest appearance. The five-time Emmy Award-winning artist’s role in the show has been kept under wraps as of now, but his addition to the cast goes to show that Jason Segel,...

Tonight on the Hallmark Chanel The Chicken Sisters airs with an all-new Sunday, May 11, 2025, season 1 episode 7 episode and we have your The Chicken Sisters recap below.

On tonight’s Chicken Sisters season 1 episode 7 called, “It’s Just Junk, Y’all” as per the Hallmark Channel synopsis,

“Despite their differences, the town rallies around Gus, Amanda, and Mae in a time of need. Meanwhile, Sabrina starts to doubt her tactics on Kitchen Clash. Stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.”

So make sure to bookmark this spot and come back between 9 Pm – 10 Pm Et for our The Chicken Sisters recap. While you wait for the recap make sure to check out all our The Chicken Sisters news, spoilers, recaps & more, right here!

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In tonight’s The Chicken Sisters episode, Frank Jr.

The crazy courtroom won't be back for the 2025-26 TV season. NBC has cancelled Night Court and any plans for a fourth season. The show's third season, which aired 18 episodes, ended on a cliffhanger on Tuesday.

A workplace comedy series, the Night Court TV show stars Melissa Rauch, Lacretta, Wendie Malick, Nyambi Nyambi, and John Larroquette. The new story follows Abracadabra “Abby” Stone (Rauch), a judge following in the footsteps of her revered late father, Judge Harry Stone (Harry Anderson). She takes on the challenge of overseeing the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court, just as he did. To bring order and dignity to the court, she enlists former night court district attorney Dan Fielding (Larroquette) to serve as the court’s public defender. Others on the court team include new prosecutor Julianne Walters (Malick), a reformed...

The NBC jury has reached a verdict, your honor, and it is bad news for Night Court fans. The reboot of the classic Reinhold Weege sitcom was firmly on the bubble for the network after drawing a more modest audience than its first two seasons under Dan Rubin. In the end, Melissa Rauch will not be returning to the bench as Judge Abby Stone for Season 4, as the series has been cancelled per Deadline. The news comes just days after Season 3 served out the final two episodes of its 18-episode sentence with a bombshell reveal that changed everything for Judge Stone.

Night Court kicked off on a white-hot note when it debuted in 2023. According to Nielsen ratings at the time, the reboot had been NBC's biggest comedy premiere since 2017, only being surpassed by the reboot of Will & Grace. Since then, the series settled into a groove, bringing zany courtroom...

NBC has canceled Lopez vs. Lopez and Night Court after three seasons apiece. The cancellations come on the final business day before NBC’s upfront — when networks pitch advertisers on their coming slates — on Monday.

Night Court aired its third season finale, which will now serve as a series ender, on Tuesday — although sources say Warner Bros. TV, which produces the show with Universal TV, may try to find a new home for the series.

This Night Court stars Melissa Rauch (who also executive produces) as Abby Stone, a judge in Manhattan’s often chaotic night court and the daughter of Harry Stone, the lead character in the original 1984-92 series (who was played by the late Harry Anderson). John Larroquette reprised his role from the original series as attorney Dan Fielding; the season three cast also includes Lacretta, Nyambi Nyambi and Wendie Malick. Marsha Warfield made several appearances as Roz,...

It’s the end of the road for the “Night Court” reboot and “Lopez vs. Lopez” at NBC.

NBC opted not to renew the Melissa Rauch-led sitcom or the George and Mayan Lopez comedy series for a fourth season, TheWrap has learned. The news comes just days after “Night Court” aired its Season 3 finale, which left off on a cliffhanger surrounding the romantic life of judge Abby Stone (Rauch). “Lopez vs. Lopez” wrapped its run in February.

The cuts come ahead of NBC’s upfront presentation on Monday, with the network having to make tough decisions to make room for NBA programming starting this fall.

While “Night Court” won’t return to NBC, Warner Bros. TV, which produces the show, is hoping to find a new home for series, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.

Following in the footsteps of the original “Night Court” sitcom, which ran from 1984 to 1992, the reboot series follows Abby,...

Night Court is no longer in session: NBC has cancelled the courtroom comedy revival after three seasons, TVLine has confirmed, though it is possible that Warner Bros. Television could shop the sitcom around to another network or streamer.

The continuation of the 1984-92 courtroom comedy starred Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory) as Judge Abby Stone, who presided over the same New York City night court as her late father Harry Stone (played on the original series by Harry Anderson, who died in 2018). John Larroquette reprised his role as attorney Dan Fielding, who served as the night court’s public defender.

NBC has canceled the multi-cam comedy “Night Court,” Variety has confirmed. The followup to the beloved 1980s series aired for three seasons at the broadcast network.

Melissa Rauch led the cast, which also included original series cast member John Laroquette as well as Wendie Malick, Lacretta, and Nyambi Nyambi.

The official logline for the show states, “Eternally optimistic Abby Stone (Rauch) follows in the footsteps of her revered late father, Judge Harry Stone, as she takes on the challenge of overseeing the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.”

The original “Night Court” ran for nine seasons at NBC. The followup series hailed from showrunner and executive producer Dan Rubin. Rauch and Laroquette were also executive producers, along with Winston Rauch, Mat Hawawitz, Lon Zimmet, Lindsey Shockley and Mona Garcea. The Rauchs executive produced via After January Productions. Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television were co-studios on the series.

According...

Exclusive: NBC’s Night Court is no longer in session as the multi-camera comedy starring Melissa Rauch is not being renewed for a fourth season.

The news is not surprising since NBC has been looking to make cuts as it is preparing for basketball coverage next season under the $2.5B a year deal with the NBA. Night Court, a reboot the original 1984 sitcom, was considered vulnerable — after a strong early run early on, the comedy has been posting significant year-to-year drop-off this season as the nostalgia factor may have worn off.

Still, Deadline understands there was a late push for Night Court to return for a shorter fourth and final season, which was unsuccessful. There is a possibility for it to be shopped elsewhere by studio Warner Bros. Television.

Night Court was one of three multi-camera comedy series on NBC this season. Freshman hit Happy’s Place has been renewed for next season.

Night Court is about to adjourn for Season 3, but there are still two more episodes to go before Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) and her overworked colleagues clock out. A double-feature finale will air this Tuesday that will send the season off with a big bang (pun intended), including several exciting guests and potentially big developments for the Manhattan Municipal Court's judge. Collider can exclusively share a new sneak peek at one of the new additions — Critics' Choice Award-winning Shrinking star Michael Urie — who will be making his debut as "The Funnest Judge in the City" in Episode 17. Abby will come face to face with her new rival, determined to prove that he isn't as fun as everyone believes he is.

In the sneak peek, Judge Toby Nulman (Urie) is taking selfies with his adoring fans during a session that ran a bit later than expected. When Abby tries to speak with him,...

Tonight on the Hallmark Chanel The Chicken Sisters airs with an all-new Sunday, May 4, 2025, season 1 episode 6 episode and we have your The Chicken Sisters recap below.

On tonight’s Chicken Sisters season 1 episode 6 called, “I Choose to Be Happy, Y’all” as per the Hallmark Channel synopsis,

“Amanda tries her best to be happy despite current events, but she’s not convincing herself. Meanwhile, the Kitchen Clash competition comes to a head. Stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.”

So make sure to bookmark this spot and come back between 9 Pm – 10 Pm Et for our The Chicken Sisters recap. While you wait for the recap make sure to check out all our The Chicken Sisters news, spoilers, recaps & more, right here!

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In tonight’s The Chicken Sisters episode, Gus has...

At long last, Bernadette and Howard have reunited after The Big Bang Theory. Entertainment Weekly has exclusively shared the first images from the upcoming Season 3 finale of Night Court that finally brings Simon Helberginto the Manhattan Municipal Court to stand before Judge Abby Stone, played by his former on-screen partner Melissa Rauch. Not only do they offer a delightful shot of the two together, but they also pull the curtain ever so slightly back on Helberg's "game-changing" new character, Spencer, who was teased to have a big role in the final episode next week. His appearance will cap off a two-episode Tuesday night that will be filled with a few exciting guests, including another Big Bang universe star in Young Sheldon's Raegan Revord.

Both Helberg and Revord will appear in the second of the two episodes, titled "A Decent Proposal." It's designed as an homage to an episode of the...

Melissa Rauch is serious about comedy. Or maybe it's just that in her role as Judge Abby Stone on NBC's reboot of Night Court, she gets a power rush from waving her gavel around.

"What I've really gotten a high on in playing [Abby] is the judgy powers of having the decision in the palm of my hand," she tells Gold Derby. "There is such a control that comes with that, just by making a decision and going like this—" she mimes banging, "and going for the gavel!"

Night Court is, so far, one of TV's real reboot success stories. With two Emmy nominations and a third season that just wrapped, it's both a riff on and a new way of looking at the original, which aired on NBC from 1984 to 1992. Rauch's Stone is the daughter of original main character Judge Harry Stone, but that's not the only call-back; John Larroquette,...

With two successful seasons, Shrinking has proven to be one of Apple TV’s most indulging shows. Now that the series has been renewed for a third season, this significant development in the casting, has left fans intrigued, excited but also speculative.

Jeff Daniels, the Emmy award-winning actor, is all set to join the cast of Shrinking season 3 as Jimmy Laird’s father. This indicates that Jimmy’s previous life will be discovered on a deeper level in the upcoming season. However, it seems to be raising another concern in the minds of the fans. Is this the perfect segue for Harrison Ford’s exit from the show?

Bringing aboard Jeff Daniels as Jimmy’s father in Shrinking season 3

This casting choice will introduce new opportunities and dynamics to the series. It will help explore familial relationships with greater depth. Daniels, is an exceptional actor with extensive experience in comedy and drama roles,...

On April 3, 2024, the world celebrated the 100th birthday of Marlon Brando, one of Hollywood’s most legendary actors and a passionate advocate for human rights, animal welfare and environmental justice.

In honor of this monumental milestone, Mercy For Animals has produced a special short film, Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Marlon Brando, released on April 22 in celebration of Earth Day and to commemorate Brando’s lasting influence as an advocate for a better world.

The film features a collection of Brando’s inspiring quotes recited by Marlon Brando himself, alongside an ensemble of more than 20 prominent global figures, underscoring Brando’s unwavering commitment to social justice, animal welfare and environmental sustainability — encouraging people everywhere to carry forward his legacy. The list of influential narrators include:

Erin Brockovich

Martin Luther King III

Arndrea Waters King

Ellen Burstyn

James Cromwell

Marianne Williamson

Stephanie Corneliussen

Ed Begley Jr.

June Squibb

Frances Fisher...

Apple TV+’s Shrinking, in the course of its two seasons, has left the audience charmed by its unique blend of laughter, grief, and authenticity through the medium of unconventional therapy. Co-created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, the series has received genuine praise and appreciation for the work of its stellar ensemble cast, honest storytelling, and the way it deals with sensitive topics of mental health.

Major characters like Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel), Doctor Paul Rhodes (Harrison Ford), and Gaby(Jessica Williams) have been pivotal to the story, quickly becoming viewer favorites. However, there are several supporting characters in the show who have played a great role in taking the story forward and still haven’t gotten justified screen time. As the show moves into a much-anticipated season 3, we wish that these 5 characters could step out from the sidelines and into the spotlight, adding layers of complexity...

On the next The Chicken Sister episode

Tonight on the Hallmark Chanel The Chicken Sisters airs with an all-new Sunday, April 27, 2025, season 1 episode 5 episode and we have your The Chicken Sisters recap below.

On tonight’s Chicken Sisters season 1 episode 5 called, “Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all!” as per the Hallmark Channel synopsis,

“Amanda and Mae begin to reconnect in spite of the Kitchen Clash competition, but Amanda starts to feel the pull back to Frannie’s and to Frank Jr. Stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.”

So make sure to bookmark this spot and come back between 9 Pm – 10 Pm Et for our The Chicken Sisters recap. While you wait for the recap make sure to check out all our The Chicken Sisters news, spoilers, recaps & more, right here!

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On Sunday April 27 2025, Hallmark broadcasts The Chicken Sisters!

Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all! Season 1 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Chicken Sisters,” titled “Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all!” promises to be an engaging mix of heartwarming moments and family dynamics. In this episode, Amanda and Mae find themselves reconnecting in unexpected ways, despite the ongoing competition between their chicken restaurants. The bond between the sisters is tested, but they begin to see the value in their relationship beyond just rivalry.

As Amanda navigates her feelings, she starts to feel drawn back to Frannie’s, the family restaurant. This pull is not just about the business; it also involves her feelings for Frank Jr. The episode explores Amanda’s internal struggle as she weighs her loyalty to her sister against her personal desires. This emotional tug-of-war adds depth to the story and keeps viewers engaged.

The cast features talented actors like Schuyler Fisk,...

Photo: Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Wendie Malick

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Hallmark and Peacock have had an amicable content-sharing partnership for three years, but now it has recently been reported that one of the most recognized networks is parting ways with another successful streaming service.

Meanwhile, TVLine reported that Hallmark’s library of content will leave Peacock in around one week, on Thursday, May 1. This means that Peacock subscribers should binge their favorite Hallmark series or movies before they disappear.

Peacock users, catch up on your Hallmark content

Peacock subscribers have been warned that all Hallmark productions on the streamer are set to be removed shortly. This means fans have only a few days to catch up with Hallmark series, like When Calls the Heart, The Way Home, Chicken Sisters and more. Moreover, an extensive selection of holiday movies is also set to disappear from Peacock.

When actress Wendie Malick joined the cast of Apple TV+’s “Shrinking,” she was attentive, as always, to the sustainability standards on set. “If you’re not part of the original cast, it’s harder to come on and start telling people what to do,” Malick, who plays Harrison Ford’s neurologist and love interest, told TheWrap. “Happily, there wasn’t much left for them to do.”

Now shooting the third season of the therapy-themed comedy, Malick has been concerned about sustainability in entertainment production for decades. Since 200o, she has been on the executive board of directors for the Environmental Media Association (Ema), a nonprofit whose Green Seal certification stamps Hollywood projects for their eco-conscious methods, spanning from energy efficiency to the use of recyclables.

Harrison Ford and Wendie Malick on the set of “Shrinking.” (Apple TV+)

Such efforts are important in an energy-draining industry, as Earth Day, which...

As Hollywood productions have relocated to Atlanta, London, Canada and other parts of the world due to favorable tax incentives, the environment also pays a price. Because although actors, directors and producers are traveling to these areas to film, they are not moving — instead frequently flying back to their homes in Los Angeles on weekends and days off and, as a result, increasing their carbon footprints.

Take Wendie Malick, who lives in Topanga Canyon and is currently shooting both Night Court and the third season of Shrinking on the Warner Bros. lot, while also filming a new Hallmark series in Vancouver for the next three months. “I’m going to be coming back probably every few weeks is my guess, both to honor my commitment to the other shows and also because my heart hurts when I’m gone for too long,” the actress and environmental activist says. “For those...

Tonight on the Hallmark Chanel The Chicken Sisters airs with an all-new Sunday, April 20, 2025, season 1 episode 4 episode and we have your The Chicken Sisters recap below.

On tonight’s Chicken Sisters season 1 episode 4 called, “It’s The Drop, Y’all!” as per the Hallmark Channel synopsis,

“”The Drop,” the biggest event of the year in Merinac, brings the Mimi’s and Frannie’s factions under one roof and face-to-face. But Gus has other plans. Stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.”

So make sure to bookmark this spot and come back between 9 Pm – 10 Pm Et for our The Chicken Sisters recap. While you wait for the recap make sure to check out all our The Chicken Sisters news, spoilers, recaps & more, right here!

Tonight’s The Chicken Sisters recap begins now – Refresh Page often to get the most current updates!

On tonight’s The Chicken Sisters episode,...

In the upcoming episode of “The Chicken Sisters,” titled “Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all!” viewers can expect a blend of heartfelt moments and competitive spirit. This fifth episode of Season 1 will air on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on Hallmark. The story continues to unfold as Amanda and Mae begin to reconnect, despite the ongoing rivalry between their chicken restaurants.

As the episode progresses, Amanda finds herself torn between her loyalty to Mae and her growing feelings for Frank Jr. at Frannie’s. The emotional tug-of-war adds depth to the storyline, showcasing the complexities of family and friendship. Schuyler Fisk and Genevieve Angelson shine in their roles, bringing authenticity to the characters’ struggles. Meanwhile, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick add their unique charm, making the show even more enjoyable.

With a mix of humor and drama, “Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all!” promises to deliver an engaging experience. Audiences will be...

Fans of the Big Bang Theory universe will want to tune in to upcoming season finale of the Night Court revival series. Not only will the episode feature a major Big Bang Theory reunion, it will also bring in a main star of the hit prequel series, Young Sheldon.

Per Deadline, the Season 3 finale of Night Court, set to air on NBC on May 6, will feature guest appearances from Simon Helberg and Raegan Revord. Helberg is known fpr playing Howard Wolowitz, one of the main characters, throughout the entire run of The Big Bang Theory. Night Court's Melissa Rauch notably played his wife, Bernadette. Meanwhile, Revord is best known for playing Missy Cooper, sister to Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage), in Young Sheldon.

As of now, it's not yet known who Helberg will be playing. However, his appearance is being described as a "game-changing cameo that could really shake things...