A chill in the air: Season 2 of 'Welcome to Sweden' picks up in the dregs of winter
Josephine Bornebusch and Greg Poehler star in “Welcome to Sweden”
There's a chill in the air, there's snow on the ground and hoods are pulled low on parkas to keep out the cold. What? No, it's still July. You didn't miss summer, which is a good thing because season 2 of the Greg Poehler-starring sitcom "Welcome to Sweden" premieres Sunday, July 19, on NBC.
Wahlburgers, on A&E
The brothers push Paul to expand the franchise as they prepare to open new restaurants in New York, Boston and Los Angeles. Also this season, Mark promotes two feature films and Donnie’s on tour, but both men make time for the family business.
Q: I was watching the new show "Battle Creek" a couple of weeks ago, and they were talking about Alan Trammell from the Detroit Tigers. I went to high school with him in San Diego. Any info about his career and what he's up to now?
In the ninth episode of CBS's police comedy "Battle Creek," Font (played by Kal Penn) is talking about having once pulled over Alan Trammell and gotten his autograph.
It's a bit of funny banter between characters, but it also serves to further establish the show's Michigan bona fides (as if being named after one of its cities wasn't enough).
Hollywood Game Night, on NBC
Host Jane Lynch returns to guide the action as celebrities play party games to help contestants win cash. This season’s celebrities include Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Will Arnett, Wanda Sykes, “Weird Al” Yankovic and Debra Messing.
Q: Is Eden Sher, who plays Sue in "The Middle," kin to Mayim Bialik, who plays Amy in "The Big Bang Theory"?
Though there's a strong resemblance in the wide, expressive mouth and the tendency to do well on network sitcoms, there's no relation between the once and future child stars.
Despite their similar looks, there's actually a 16-year age gap between them. It's hard to believe, but Mayim Bialik will turn 40 in December.
The Whispers, on ABC
The clock ticks down as FBI child specialist Claire Bennigan (Lily Rabe) investigates a mysterious entity who’s been communicating with children. The premise of the drama is loosely based on the Ray Bradbury short story “Zero Hour."
Late Laughs for the week of July 12 - 18, 2015
Conan: Conan O'Brien
A lawyer from Africa wants to marry Malia Obama in exchange for goats, sheep and cows. In response, President Obama said: "Don't be ridiculous, my daughter isn't marrying a lawyer."
In Michigan, the world's oldest person recently turned 116. When the president called to congratulate her, she said: "Tell McKinley I'm busy."
Looking up: Second season storyline for 'Extant' heads past the wild blue
Halle Berry and Jeffrey Dean Morgan star in “Extant”
End of the line: 'Hell on Wheels' returns for a final season
Anson Mount stars in “Hell On Wheels”
End of the line: AMC's twist on the classic western is nearing the end of the line.
"Hell on Wheels" pulls out of the station one last time starting Saturday, July 18, with the premiere of its fifth and final season, the first half of which is airing this summer; the second half will be broadcast in the summer of 2016.
The Strain, on FX
Determined to kill the strigoi, Eph (Corey Stoll) and Nora (Mia Maestro) work on a biological weapon in this season premiere. Meanwhile, Setrakian (David Bradley) risks the lives of everyone in the hopes of finding information about a closely guarded secret text.
