Family time: New season of 'This Is Us' continues on NBC
Susan Kelechi Watson, Sterling K. Brown, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley and Chris Sullivan
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
English actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins the cast of comedy players as they poke fun at politics, current events and pop culture in this new episode. Pop superstar Taylor Swift also performs as this week's musical guest.
Q: Why does it seem like all '90s sitcoms went to Disney World (or Disneyland)? I remember "Full House," "Family Matters," "Roseanne" and others going there during their runs.
You've spotted a TV trend that AdWeek magazine called a "rite of passage" for sitcoms. And it's not just restricted to the '90s -- AdWeek's quote was in reference to the modern sitcom "Black-ish" going to Disney World in 2016.
There are a couple of things all of these shows have had in common: they're all family shows, and they all air on ABC.
And ABC, of course, is owned by Disney.
The Blacklist, on NBC
James Spader returns as Raymond Reddington in this season premiere. After having been abducted by Katarina Rostova (Laila Robins) Raymond finds himself on his own in hostile territory unsure of who to trust. Megan Boone also stars in this popular drama.
Carol's Second Act, on CBS
Carol's (Patricia Heaton) tests on Mrs. Zahn, an elderly patient with a fever are inconclusive in this new episode. In order to take extra time to observe her Carol has to work around Dr. Jacobs (Ito Aghayere) and hospital policy.
SEAL Team, on CBS
When several military outposts are bombed, Jason Hayes (David Boreanaz) leads the team on a mission to Serbia in this season premiere. There, they try to track down the organization responsible for the bombings.
Q: Is there any reason why John Goodman was never in "The Big Bang Theory"?
It seems there was no particular reason for it, but I see your point. Mega-hit 2000s sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" was pretty stacked with stars from mega-hit '90s sitcom "Roseanne," including Johnny Galecki (Leonard on "BBT" and David on "Roseanne"), Laurie Metcalf (Sheldon's mom, Mary, on "BBT" and Jackie on "Roseanne") and Sara Gilbert (Leslie on "BBT" and Darlene on "Roseanne"). But the real glue that binds these shows together is Chuck Lorre.
The Conners, on ABC
Dan Conner (John Goodman) and his family deal with financial pressures, parenthood, aging and other challenges faced by working-class Americans in the new season. Through it all, the Conners stick together and support one another with love and humor.
Prodigal Son, on Fox
Bright (Tom Payne) jumps at the chance to help Arroyo (Lou Diamond Philips) solve a quadruple homicide in this new episode. As he gets into the mind of this serial killer, he deals with the repercussions of seeing his father again after many years apart.
Prodigal Son, on Fox
Bright (Tom Payne) jumps at the chance to help Arroyo (Lou Diamond Philips) solve a quadruple homicide in this new episode. As he gets into the mind of this serial killer, he deals with the repercussions of seeing his father again after many years apart.
