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NBC Renews 'Chicago' Franchise, CBS Cancels 'Watson' and 'DMV'

The network renewals and cancellations come as part of the 2026-27 TV season shakeup.

'K9 PD with Jim Belushi' and 'Southern Law' Debut on A+E

New reality and legal drama series premiere on the A+E network.

ABC Replaces Pulled Bachelorette Season with Reruns

Network confirms Sunday night lineup change after controversy surrounding Season 22 star

Paradise Episode 7 Delivers Incredible Moments

The penultimate episode of season 2 is packed with plot but still finds time for powerful personal storylines.

ER Surges on HBO Max as The Pitt's Perfect Replacement

The classic 1990s medical drama is finding new life on the streaming platform.

Valerie Cherish Returns to TV in 'The Comeback' Season 3

The HBO comedy series follows the former sitcom star's latest attempts to stay in the spotlight.

Bethany Joy Lenz Leaned on Erin Krakow for 'When Calls the Heart' Spinoff Advice

The actresses connected ahead of the 'Hope Valley: 1874' premiere to discuss the new Hallmark+ series.

Netflix Reviving 'Powers' Comic as Animated Series

Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Oeming's superhero police procedural gets another adaptation.

Rainbow Grocery reaches 50-year retail anniversary

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is hosting an anniversary party this Sunday.

Paramount+'s 'Criminal Minds' Surges in Streaming Ahead of Return

The long-running FBI procedural is re-entering Top 10 charts worldwide as fans prepare for its upcoming season.

Today in TV History: Soap Opera 'Capitol' Ends 5-Year Run

Also on this day: Sitcom premieres, game show debuts, and notable TV movies and specials

Chicago Man Donates $150M to Find Cure for Rare Disease

Gail, a lottery winner, offers to fund research after being diagnosed with a rare condition at Chicago Med.

Chicago PD Recap: Ruzek Suspects DEA Agent in Missing Informant Case

Ruzek grows suspicious when a DEA agent contacts him about a missing criminal informant.

S. Epatha Merkerson Discusses Appeal of 'One Chicago' Crossovers

The veteran actress explains why the popular NBC drama franchise's crossover events resonate with fans.

Chicago Fire Recap: Firefighters Investigate Car Crash Mystery

Kidd and Vasquez suspect the driver is hiding information about a passenger in the vehicle.

Fans Disappointed by Critically Acclaimed Sitcom

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, but viewers are not as impressed.

Marshals Episode 3 Recap: The Mudsucker Proxy

Can Kayce Dutton ever really use his US Marshals gig to move on if Marshals itself always has half an eye on his past?

Lost Doctor Who Episodes to Debut on BBC iPlayer

The recovery of classic episodes highlights the enduring appeal of legacy content in the streaming era.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Paulina Lies to Rafe, Alex's Mistake

Paulina covers up EJ's secret lab, Alex confronts the wrong person

The Chicago Code: Shawn Ryan's Overlooked Crime Drama

The short-lived but critically acclaimed series blended political intrigue with gritty police procedural storytelling.