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Q: Why did they cancel "Designated Survivor"?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Much of the fun of "Designated Survivor," at least in the first season or so, was in exploring the tension between the humdrum life of an academic and low-level cabinet member and the high-stakes life of the president of the United States (after said academic is thrust into the big job).

So, it might be fitting that, after a dramatic rescue, this very high-profile show ended for some pretty humdrum reasons.

sMothered, on TLC

Sunhe and Angelica get ready to announce some big news to Jason's mom in this Season 3 rebroadcast premiere. Meanwhile, Karla and her daughter, Rykia, give each other Brazilian waxes and Lisa and Lauren plan a below-board, at-home insemination together.

Sunhe and Angelica from "sMothered"
Sunhe and Angelica from "sMothered"

United States of Al, on CBS

Tune in for an episode of this sitcom starring Parker Young as a marine veteran trying to readjust to life back in Ohio. Meanwhile, Al (Adhir Kalyan), an Afghan interpreter who served alongside him, is enjoying many exciting 'firsts' as a new American.

Riki Lindhome, Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in "United States of Al"
Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in "United States of Al"

Q: I just saw Kevin Spacey in a movie called "The Billionaire Boys Club." It looked recent, but wasn't there already a movie with that name?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

The newer film is as close to a remake of the original as it can be without technically qualifying as such.

The problem, it seems, is that both of them are based on a real crime that happened in the '80s, in which a bunch of young investment bankers hit upon a get-rich-quick scheme that seems to have ended in a murder.

Card Sharks, on ABC

Joel McHale hosts this game show reboot's newest season. In this Season 3 premiere, two new contestants face off in the card-flipping round in which one contestant will win $10,000 and have the chance to turn that sum into a fortune in minutes.

Joel McHale hosts "Card Sharks"
Joel McHale hosts "Card Sharks"

FBI, on CBS

Experience the inner workings of the FBI’s New York office with a rebroadcast of this action-packed drama featuring police-force legacy Officer Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) working alongside Special Agents Scola (John Boyd) and Zidan (Zeeko Zaki).

Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki as seen in "FBI"
Zeeko Zaki as seen in "FBI"

Celebrity Dating Game, on ABC

Don't miss the series premiere of a classic game show reboot. Zooey Deschanel and Michael Bolton team up to host as celebrity singles choose their hidden match from a smattering of clues given by Bolton. Plus, parody song performances await!

Zooey Deschanel and Michael Bolton host "The Celebrity Dating Game"
Zooey Deschanel and Michael Bolton host "The Celebrity Dating Game"

Q: The writers and actors of "Heartland" gave such a shocking but loving goodbye to [spoiler alert!] this season. But why is the character gone from the show?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Before we go any further, there are serious spoilers of the Season 14 premiere of "Heartland" below. This is especially tricky because "Heartland's" availability varies wildly depending on where you watch it.

Season 14 hasn't aired yet on American Netflix, but it has aired on CBC in Canada and on the UP Faith and Family streaming service in the U.S. So, if you watched it there (or if you don't mind reading what happens before you've seen it), carry on and wallow with us.

Master of the 'Cue: Food Network fires up new season of 'BBQ Brawl'

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon from "BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon"

Chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon from "BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon"

May was National Barbecue Month, but with Father's Day coming up on June 20, and the Fourth of July not long after, your backyard grill is probably getting a whole lot of use right now.

Fear the Walking Dead, on AMC

Don't miss a new episode of this hit zombie spinoff series starring Lennie James, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Maggie Grave and Coleman Domingo as a part of the ensemble cast. In this episode, the group tries to cling to their lives and values amid the chaos.

Garret Dillahunt in "Fear the Walking Dead"
Garret Dillahunt in "Fear the Walking Dead"
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