Bring on the funny: New fall comedies have something for everyone
Lil Rel Howery stars in "Rel"
As students trudge back to class and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air, television viewers can look forward to a new season of laughs. The major networks have a crop of new fall comedies, and there's something for everyone.
Q: Any news on "The Last Kingdom"? I keep hearing it's been renewed for a third season but when is it supposed to air?
A: There's been a lot of speculation saying "The Last Kingdom" will be back in the fall, but it really is just speculation at this point. This show is well-represented on social media and thus has loads of opportunity to put out an official return date to keep the buzz going. The fact that it hasn't done so yet means it hasn't committed to one.
Insecure, on HBO
When Issa (Issa Rae) and Frieda (Lisa Joyce) go to a job fair to recruit for the non-profit, Issa is inspired in this new episode. Later, she thanks Daniel (Y’lan Noel) with dinner, while Molly (Yvonne Orji) begins her dream job.
Back again: 'Timeless' uncanceled a second time for a special finale
Abigail Spencer and Claudia Doumit in a scene from "Timeless"
Edible art: Cupcakes look like anything but in new Food Network series
Ashley Foxen from "Reality Cupcakes"
Late Laughs for the week of August 26 - September 1, 2018
Late Night With Seth Meyers
Dunkin' Donuts is now selling its first ever gluten-free product. It's called a "cup."
Alaska Airlines apologized today to a gay couple after asking one of them to move so that a straight couple could sit together. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines apologized for, quote, "All of it."
New Releases for the week of Aug. 18 - Sept. 1
Tag
Five friends have been playing the same game of tag for decades, setting aside one month of every year for the game, but when Jerry (Renner) gets engaged, the men realize that their lifelong pastime may be coming to an end. Hoagie (Helms), Bob (Hamm), Randy (Johnson) and Kevin (Buress) realize that in all their years of playing, Jerry has never been tagged, and the four men set out to tag him before his wedding, targeting him at a country club, in his home and even at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
Director: Jeff Tomsic. Stars: Ed Helms, Jon Hamm, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Jeremy Renner, Annabelle Wallis, Isla Fisher. 2018. 100 min. Comedy.
Book Club
Four middle-age women who have been in a book club together for years have their lives turned upside down when they read "Fifty Shades of Grey." Each woman realizes that she's missing something in her life and finds the book lighting a spark that had been dormant for years. Diane (Keaton), who recently lost her husband, begins tentatively dating again; Vivian (Fonda) starts to get closer to a man that she nearly married 40 years earlier, but she still fears commitment; Carol (Steenburgen) tries to reignite the spark in her marriage; and Sharon (Bergen) opens an online dating account. Despite the trials and setbacks of starting relationships later in life, all four women push through in the pursuit of love.
Director: Bill Holderman. Stars: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen. 2018. 104 min. Comedy.
American Animals
A pair of bored college students, Spencer (Keoghan) and Warren (Peters), forge a plan to steal a collection of rare and valuable books from a university library and line up a buyer who's willing pay tens of millions of dollars for the collection. They recruit two of their childhood friends, Eric (Abrahamson) and Chas (Jenner), to help with the heist, but despite the library's lax security, things don't go as planned for the amateur thieves. Based on a true story.
Director: Bart Layton. Stars: Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Barry Keoghan, Jared Abrahamson. 2018. 116 min. Crime.
Horse Racing: Travers Stakes, on NBC
American 3-year-old thoroughbreds take to the track at the legendary Saratoga Race Course in New York for this year's Travers Stakes. Part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, the highly anticipated event is known as the "Mid-Summer Derby."
Recaps for the week of August 20 - 24
Kiara Barnes stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Brooke surprises Hope by having Bridget visit for her wedding. Brooke, Donna, Katie and Bridget help Hope get ready for her special day. Taylor explains to Steffy why she shouldn't go to the wedding. Wyatt is surprised to hear from Liam that Steffy will be in attendance. At the last minute, Taylor makes an attempt to talk to Liam about Steffy. Hope makes a beautiful entrance as her wedding to Liam begins. Meanwhile, Bill laments to Justin that it still stings not to be with his son on his wedding day, even though he didn't expect to be invited. Brooke shoots Taylor a look during the wedding as Carter asks anyone if they have a reason for Liam and Hope not to marry. Taylor tries to make a speech at the reception, but Brooke intervenes. Taylor aims accusations and throws wedding cake at Brooke in the kitchen. Liam surprises Hope with a honeymoon staycation. Justin tells Bill that a business partner wants to meet. When Bill says he can't go because he has to see his son, Justin tries to convince him he must. Thorne bonds with Will and Katie as they wait for Bill. After Bill misses time with Will to take the meeting, Katie informs Brooke she is considering suing Bill for full custody of Will. Thorne tells Katie that she should follow through with a court case. Liam and Hope have fun during their honeymoon.
Days of Our Lives
Ciara confronts Hope for trying to get Ben to leave town. Sonny confesses his true feelings to Will. Adrienne and Bonnie come face to face. Marlena and John receive a strange wedding gift in the mail. Something happens at John's bachelor party that could derail the wedding. Marlena's bachelorette party is met with two surprise guests. Kayla is upset by her tarot card reading. Susan asks Will for forgiveness. Marlena suffers a nightmare about her wedding. Shawn is upset to learn that Ciara and Ben live together. John and Marlena gather with family and friends on their wedding day. Someone unexpected crashes the wedding. Sonny tries to forget having any chance with Will. Will experiences a breakthrough. Sami warns Marlena of danger. Total chaos erupts at the wedding after a shocking turn of events. Sami must make a difficult decision. Will and Sonny share a close moment.
General Hospital
Lucas get support from Sam. Brad turns to Julian for advice. Drew has questions for Margaux. Sam reflects on her loss. Sonny consoles Carly. Julian starts investigating. Valentin turns to Curtis for some help. Alexis meets with Diane. Jason grows more concerned for Carly. Kevin is distracted. Finn thinks on his feet. Jason has a warning for Drew about his new friendship. Sonny confides in Felix. Mike experiences a false alarm.
The Young and the Restless
Phyllis tells Summer she wants to rebuild their relationship. Summer decides to keep going after Billy. Kyle advises Summer to prioritize her relationship with her mother, but she ignores him. An upset Kyle begins to realize that Summer has true feelings for Billy. Jack works on Ashley's behalf to try to convince Nick to buy the company holding the Jaboutique leases. Nick agrees, but surprises Jack by not planning to cancel the contracts, instead raising the rents. Billy erupts with anger at Nick. Kyle supports Mariah as she worries about where Tessa is and he offers to hire a private investigator. Neil worries Ashley isn't as committed as he is as they explore a relationship. They agree to take things slowly and see where they go. As Sharon and Nick prepare for their wedding, Sharon decides to ask Abby to be a bridesmaid. Lily is focused on making peace with Devon while facing time in prison. Devon continues to hold a grudge. Victoria becomes anxious when she learns that Nate and Nikki are worried about her stress levels.
Q: Is it true "The Originals" is being canceled?
Not quite -- it's more like an agreement. But the "Vampire Diaries" saga will continue.
"The Originals" was the hit spinoff of CW's even bigger hit teen drama "The Vampire Diaries." "The Originals" got a full five seasons in its own right, with the series finale airing just a couple of weeks ago.
Producer Julie Plec said that the network and the show's production team agreed to end it with the fifth season, adding that that kind of a deal is something most TV writers would envy.