This is the energy I’m taking into the weekend.
Fuck you and your beach chairs pic.twitter.com/WOUZrYgH8w
— paps (•⩊• っ)3 (@vanillarollcak3) February 20, 2026
Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
The Neighborhood, CBS’s current longest-running sitcom, filmed its final episode this week:
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Tell Me Lies might be over, but Disney definitely wants more.
Somebody is being a pissy baby about not being the biggest story in the news these days. Christ, what an asshole.
Will Savannah Guthrie return to The Today Show? “Insiders” claim it’s unlikely.
A group of Senate Democrats is looking sideways at this Paramount bid for Warner Bros. and warning Paramount to preserve “communications with Trump, members of his family, and individuals associated or affiliated with the president.”
Meanwhile, James Cameron is not a fan of the Netflix takeover.
That turd Brendan Carr is now trying to dictate “patriotic” programming:
According to the FCC, Carr is “heeding this call” put forth by the Trump White House with the Pledge America Campaign, which “enables broadcasters to lend their voices in support of Task Force 250 and the celebration of America’s 250th birthday by airing patriotic, pro-America content that celebrates the American journey and inspires its citizens by highlighting the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today.”
Oh, I could come up with some programming that would highlight the “historic accomplishments” of our country, but I don’t think Carr would approve of them.
My two current favorite shows are all of y’all’s current favorite shows, too, it would seem.
Kelly Clarkson opens up about the decision to end her show, and it’s for the reason you think.
Whoopi Goldberg apologized to an America’s Next Top Model contestant for years ago laughing at a clip of her being knocked down on a runway. The model in question took it all in good humor, noting that Whoopi allowed her to laugh at herself, but then noted that it’s interesting that she and the other contestants have received more of an apology from Whoopi than from Tyra. Snap.
Mike Flanagan doesn’t think that his best series could be made anywhere today.
A former American Idol contestant, Caleb Flynn, has been arrested for murdering his wife.
This Quinton Aaron “spiritual wife” story continues to get weirder. Just glad he seems to be recovering.
Love is dead. (But also, girl, you can do better.)
Hoping Bethanny Frankel gets better soon.
All of America yesterday … we’re so proud of you, Alysa Liu!
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What’s that? The Supreme Court struck down President Pudding Brain’s tariffs? Hey, Alyssa, have something to say about that?
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Renewals
- The Jennifer Hudson Show has been renewed for a fifth season on Fox stations.
- The Quiz with Balls has been renewed for a third season on Fox.
- The 1% Club has been renewed for a third season on Fox.
In Development
- Townhouse, a comedy starring Chelsea Handler, is in development at Hulu.
- Deano, an adult animated comedy, has been ordered at Hulu and Disney+.
- Rich AF is being adapted into a TV series at Prime Video.
- Ballast, an action thriller, has been acquired by Netflix.
- I Am Frankelda has been acquired by Netflix.
- The Black Book 2 – Old Scores is in the works at Netflix.
- Beautiful Bastard is being adapted into a TV series.
- A Stage Set for Villains is being adapted into a film at Amazon MGM.
Casting News
- Joe Pantoliano has joined Power Book III: Raising Kanan on Starz.
- Ming-Na Wen, Jennifer Beals, and Hubert Smielecki have been cast in Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+.
- Emilia Jones and Alessandro Nivola have joined the cast of The 99’ers on Netflix.
- Ari Graynor and Dylan Ennis have joined the cast of The White Lotus on HBO.
- Ann Skelly, Nate Mann, Jannis Niewöhne, and Rory Kinnear have been cast in Honey at BBC, which is rumored to be a Killing Eve prequel.
- An-Li Bogan has joined the cast of the untitled crime drama pilot at NBC.
- Mads Mikkelsen has joined What Happens at Night at Apple.
- Anna Camp and Thomas Lennon will guest star on DMV on CBS.
- Riley Green will guest star on Marshals on CBS.
Mark Your Calendar
- Famous Last Words, featuring Eric Dane, is available on Netflix now.
- Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese debuts on Hulu on March 6.
- Bedtime Stories with Ryan premieres on Nick Jr. on March 2.
- Descendants: Wicked Wonderland will debut on Disney Channel and Disney+ this summer.
- A Friend, A Murderer premieres on Netflix on March 6.
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- Pombo will return on Prime Video on February 24.
- The Stroke premieres on Viaplay US on March 12.
- STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure premieres on Netflix on March 19.
- House of David returns on Prime Video on March 27.
- Luther Vandross: Never Too Much debuts on TV One on February 22.
R.I.P.
Eric Dane, Actor known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy, Euphoria, Charmed, The Last Ship, and others. Dane died from complications of ALS. As someone who lost her father to this horrible disease, I am grateful to Dane and his family for being so strong, honest, and public about his struggle, and his ongoing fight to bring awareness to the disease. I hope his daughters and loved ones find peace in the coming days and that his memory helps lead the charge in finding a cure.
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Nina’s message to Eric Dane, who was her co-star in the movie Redeeming Love 💔
— Daily Nina Dobrev (@iamdobrevnews) February 20, 2026
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The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane. We know you’ll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let’s keep fighting the fight to solve ALS. pic.twitter.com/00TtwmQHAK
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) February 20, 2026
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Eric Dane was a good man. We weren’t lifelong friends, but we crossed paths enough for me to know his strength and his heart. ALS is merciless. My thoughts are with his family.
— Robert Patrick 🇺🇸 (@robertpatrickT2) February 20, 2026
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We are heartbroken by the passing of our friend Eric Dane—a fierce advocate, a generous spirit, and a true champion in the movement to end ALS.
Eric used his platform not for attention, but for action. From the moment he joined I AM ALS, he showed up with courage and conviction, asking how he could use his superpowers to help the movement grow. It was an honor to brainstorm with him, to walk alongside him in the halls of Congress on behalf of our community, amplify the urgent need for ACT for ALS and research funding, and drive toward treatments and, ultimately, a cure. He understood that ALS is not just a diagnosis; it is a call to action for families, for answers, and for change.
Eric brought humility, humor, and visibility to ALS and reminded the world that progress is possible when we refuse to remain silent. Eric was more than a supporter of our mission—he was part of our family. His impact will live on in the research being funded, the policies being advanced, and the community he helped grow by his honesty, his bravery, and his belief in a better future for anyone struggling with this diagnosis.
We honor Eric by continuing the work he believed in so deeply: mobilizing communities, driving critical research, securing essential funding, and fighting relentlessly for real solutions.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones and our entire community. I AM ALS will carry his legacy forward—until ALS is no more. — I AM ALS
If you are moved to do so, you can help defeat ALS by donating to one or several of these organizations:
Jason Shumaker, Communications executive at MTV and VH1
David Hays, Broadway set and lighting designer and the founding artistic director of the National Theater of the Deaf
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Winter Olympics: Women’s 1500m in speed skating; finals in short track; the men’s freeski halfpipe final; runs in the two-woman bobsled event. 7 p.m., NBC
Stumble: The team must make a skills tape in a new episode at a special post-Olympic time. 9:30 p.m., NBC
The Last Thing He Told Me: Jennifer Garner stars as a woman who must team up with her stepdaughter to find her missing husband. Season two premiere. Apple TV
Watching You: A woman discovers her one-night stand was recorded and is being used to threaten her in this new limited series. Premiere. Hulu
Dreaming Whilst Black: Season two premiere. Paramount+
Strip Law: Adam Scott, Janelle James, Keith David, and Stephen Root provide the voices to this new adult animated comedy about a Las Vegas lawyer who teams up with a magician to add some pizzazz to the city’s dumbest cases. Series premiere. Netflix
SATURDAY
Winter Olympics: Finals in speed skating; runs in two-woman bobsled; the women’s freeski halfpipe final; mixed team aerials; the figure skating gala. 7 p.m., NBC
Shoresy: Season five premiere. Hulu
Dead of Winter: In a brutal blizzard, Emma Thompson finds a woman being held captive by a desperate couple in this new thriller. Premiere. 7 p.m., HBO
SUNDAY
Winter Olympics: Closing ceremonies. It was fun, Milan and other Italian cities! 7 p.m., NBC
American Dad!: The Smiths have a pool party in the season premiere. 8 p.m., Fox
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season finale already. 9 p.m., HBO
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Celebrity Wheel of Fortune | 20/20 |
| CBS | This is UFC (new) |
Survivor (new) |
| CW | Penn & Teller: Fool Us (repeat) |
Masters of Illusion (repeat) |
News/Local |
| FOX | College Basketball (live) |
Local |
| NBC | Winter Olympics (new) |
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| SAT. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |
| ABC | NBA Basketball (live) |
News/Local |
| CBS | Elsbeth (repeat) |
48 Hours | 48 Hours | News/Local |
| FOX | College Basketball (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | Winter Olympics (new) |
News/ Local |
Winter Olympics (new) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | America’s Funniest Home Videos (repeat) |
American Idol (new) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | Hollywood Squares (new) |
Tracker (repeat) |
Watson (repeat) |
| The CW | Police 24/7 (new) |
Remember the Titans | Local/News |
| FOX | Next Level Chef (repeat) |
Family Guy (new) |
Universal Basic Guys (new) |
American Dad (new) |
Family Guy (new) |
Local/News |
| NBC | NBA Basketball (live) |
Winter Olympics (live) |
I’m really bummed about The Neighborhood ending. The first half season took a while to find its legs but it has been reliably solid ever since.