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A tragic turn of events put a damper on the celebratory reopening of The Lunch Box on Tuesday’s The Conners. Early into Season 2’s 13th episode, Dan learns — via the obituary page in the local paper — that his estranged father, Ed Sr., recently died. 12 more words via The Conners Kills Off Pivotal Roseanne… Continue reading The Conners Kills Off Pivotal Roseanne Character — TVLine

It is time to bid the BAU adieu — which at least one character will very literally do, as CBS’ Criminal Minds uncorks its series finale this Wednesday night (in back-to-back episodes starting at 9/8c). 23 more words via Criminal Minds’ Matthew Gray Gubler: ‘Really Beautiful’ Series Finale Plants Seeds for Show to ‘Re-Hatch’ Later —… Continue reading Criminal Minds’ Matthew Gray Gubler: ‘Really Beautiful’ Series Finale Plants Seeds for Show to ‘Re-Hatch’ Later — TVLine

CBS’ “time traveling” NCIS this Tuesday drew 11.8 million total viewers and a 1.1 rating, ticking up in the demo to match its second-best number of the season. 35 more words via Ratings: CBS Dramas, New Amsterdam Rise; This Is Us Ties Low But Tops Night — TVLine

Masters of Sex alum Annaleigh Ashford has nabbed the female lead in Chuck Lorre’s CBS sitcom pilot B Positive, TVLine has learned. Written by Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives scribe Marco Pennette, the potential series centers on a newly divorced dad named Drew (not yet cast) who, faced with finding a kidney donor, runs into… via… Continue reading Masters of Sex’s Annaleigh Ashford to Star in CBS’ Kidney Donor Comedy Pilot B Positive From EP Chuck Lorre — TVLine

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s former queen bee is looking to expand her hive. HBO Max has given an eight-episode order to The Big Shot With Bethenny, in which contestants will compete for a coveted spot on Bethenny Frankel‘s business team, TVLine has learned. 12 more words via Bethenny Frankel to Lead Apprentice-Style Competition… Continue reading Bethenny Frankel to Lead Apprentice-Style Competition Series at HBO Max — TVLine

Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd are entering a very unusual doctor-patient relationship: The Anchorman co-stars will headline and executive-produce the limited series The Shrink Next Door, our sister site Deadline reports. 26 more words via TVLine Items: Will Ferrell/Paul Rudd Series, Castle Vet’s ABC Pilot and More — TVLine

Grey’s Anatomy fans will get “clarity” — if not closure — regarding the disappearance of Alex Karev, promises showrunner Krista Vernoff. Addressing for the first time the sudden departure of original cast member Justin Chambers, the EP confesses to our sister site Variety that figuring out how and when to explain Alex’s vanishing act “was… via… Continue reading Grey’s Anatomy Boss Breaks Silence on Justin Chambers’ Exit, Says ‘Clarity’ on Alex’s Fate Still a ‘Few Episodes’ Away — TVLine

After two quiet airings, USA Network’s freshman drama Briarpatch is on the move — from Thursdays at 10/9c to Mondays at 11 pm, where it will lead out of the cabler’s well-watched WWE Raw programming block. 21 more words via USA’s Briarpatch Moving to Mondays, Leading Out of WWE Raw — TVLine

It’s Sunday at TVLine, and that can only mean one thing: Another batch of Quotes of the Week is here! As is tradition, we’ve compiled another seven days’ worth of top-notch TV dialogue, hailing from comedies, dramas and unscripted series. 21 more words via Quotes of the Week: This Is Us, Survivor, Criminal Minds, The Conners… Continue reading Quotes of the Week: This Is Us, Survivor, Criminal Minds, The Conners and More — TVLine

Rob’s run-in with ex-boyfriend Mac was all sorts of messy in High Fidelity‘s penultimate episode. Will the two exes rekindle their former love, or will Rob’s too-cool-for-school vibe sabotage her once again? 26 more words via High Fidelity Season 1 Finale Recap: A Nine Percent Chance at Happiness — TVLine