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Nautilus

Nautilus

Richard E. Grant guest-stars in the swashbuckling fantasy as a gregarious “White Rajah” who encounters Capt. Nemo (Shazad Latif) and the Nautilus crew when they make landfall at Karajaan to replenish supplies.

The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

Gladys Russell (Taissa Farmiga) finds herself a mere pawn in the negotiations between her robber-baron father George (Morgan Spector) and a money-hungry Duke of Buckingham (Ben Lamb), who seeks her hand and fortune.

Grantchester

Grantchester

Alphy (Rishi Nair) leaves the vicarage to visit a place with which he has a deep personal connection: a home for foundlings that’s on the chopping block to be closed.

Patience

Patience

Patience (Ella Maisy Purvis) grew up studying crime fiction, and now that she’s an investigative assistant for the York police, she’s delighted to help them solve a classic “locked room mystery” involving the death of one of her literary heroes.

Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run

Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run

Documentary Premiere

From MLB Studios, a new documentary revisits the history of the Home Run Derby, and the mythic allure of the home run itself. Roy Wood Jr. hosts.

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Married...With Children

The Disappearance of ‘Married With Children’s’ Most Hated Character, Explained

He was the Cousin Oliver of a new generation.
Peter Capaldi as Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as June Lenker in 'Criminal Record' - Season 1, Episode 3

Everything We Know so Far About ‘Criminal Record’ Season 2

Thriller stars Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo.
Glen Powell in 'Chad Powers'

‘Chad Powers’ Boss Teases ‘Big Romance at the Heart’ of the Show

‘There’s a really interesting one at the heart of Chad.’
Nafessa Williams as Cameron, Alex Hassell as Rupert, Bella Maclean as Taggie — 'Rivals'

Who Should Rupert Be With on ‘Rivals’ — Taggie or Cameron?

The slow burn ignited in the Season 1 finale … but the life-or-death cliffhanger may complicate things.
Eva Marie Saint

Hollywood Icon Turns 101: See Her Secrets to Living a ‘Good Life’

And find out why one agent, before she fired him, suggested this Oscar winner would never be ‘a superstar.’

Previews
Host Bertie Gregory filming a ragged tooth shark underwater.

Bertie Gregory Explains Why an ‘Ocean Without Sharks’ Scares Him

 Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie Leblanc, Ayisha Issa as June Curtis — 'Transplant' Season 4 Episode 8

‘Transplant’ Boss Previews Big Moments and Decisions for Mags and June

 Martin Short in Match Game

Martin Short Previews His New ‘Match Game’
Georgi and Darcey, Jasmine and Gino of '90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?' Season 9

Meet ’90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ Season 9’s Couples

The ’90 Day Fiancé’ spinoff returns with some of your favorite familiar faces.

Peter Russell-Clarke 'Come and Get It'

Beloved TV Chef Dead at 89 After Medical Emergency

The pioneering personality was a celebrated presence on Australian TV.
Jodie Sweetin

‘Full House’ Alum Jodie Sweetin Talks Addiction: ‘It Happens All the Time’

Sweetin said her struggles were all anyone wanted to talk about as she tried to get back into acting.
Randall Park as Moriarty and Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson — 'Watson' Season 1 Episode 12

After Moriarty’s Death, Will Randall Park Return in ‘Watson’ Season 2?

‘You’d be a fool to say, I would never allow Randall Park to act in our show,’ said exec producer Craig Sweeny.
Sherlock - Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman

‘Sherlock’ Co-Creator Dismisses Reboot Idea: ‘What Would Be the Point?’

Meanwhile, the chances of a fifth ‘Sherlock’ season seem ever more remote.

Reviews
Shazad Latif as Captain Nemo, Georgia Flood as Humility in 'Nautilus'

Roush Review: Shallow Escapism Aboard the ‘Nautilus’

 'Squid Game' Season 3 - Lee Jung-jae

Roush Review: Playing the ‘Squid Game’ to the Bitter End

 Jeremy Allen White as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto — 'The Bear' Season 4

Roush Review: A Menu of Mea Culpas in ‘The Bear’s Fourth Season
Ellen Pompeo as Meredith, Kate Walsh as Addison and Patrick Dempsey as Derek on 'Grey's Anatomy'; Tony Goldwyn as Fitz, Kerry Washington as Olivia, and Scott Foley as Jake on 'Scandal'; Charithra Chandran as Edwina, Simone Ashley as Kate, and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony on 'Bridgerton'

25 Shondaland Love Triangles, Ranked

Love triangles are the main attraction in Shondaland.
Danielle Colby and Frank Fritz on 'American Pickers'

American Pickers: Danielle Colby Remembers Late Frank Fritz

Fritz’s death last year was a ‘huge loss’ for the History Channel show and for the world, Colby said.
Mel B

‘AGT’ Fans Are Obsessed With Mel B’s ‘Stunning’ Wedding Gown

See which other Spice Girl was in attendance as Mel B tied the knot with ‘a really good guy’ who knew her before she was famous.
'Matlock' Season 1

7 ‘Matlock’ Burning Questions We Need Answered in Season 2

Is that really Alfie’s dad? Is Julian going to jail? What the Season 1 finale has left us wondering.
Molly Shannon, 'Saturday Night Live'

‘SNL’: Molly Shannon Weighs in on Who Could Replace Lorne Michaels

Fans also dished on who they thought would be the best fit.

Game Shows
10 best classic game shows ranked

10 Best Classic Game Shows, Ranked

‘The Price Is Right’: First Responder Opens Up About Appearing on Special Edition of Show

 Jeopardy! contestant Jason Singer

‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Apologizes After Claiming to be First Champion Married to a Previous Winner
Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Victor Alli as John Stirling in episode 306 of Bridgerton

What Does Francesca Bridgerton End Up With? A Deep Dive Into Her Book

Francesca’s season will be unlike any other season of ‘Bridgerton.’
Rory McPhee and Mel B depart following their wedding in the OBE (Order of the British Empire) Chapel at St Paul's Cathedral on July 5, 2025 in London, England.

Mel B Is Married! Spice Girl & ‘AGT’ Judge Weds Hairstylist Rory McPhee

Mel B tied the knot in the same church where King Charles and Princess Diana wed.
John Wayne, James Arness

The Day John Wayne Completely Shocked the Entire Cast of ‘Gunsmoke’

No one thought that a star of that magnitude would do something like this.
David James Elliott as Harmon Rabb, Jr. in NCIS Los Angeles

Would David James Elliott Reprise ‘JAG’ Role as Harm on ‘NCIS’?

Elliott’s Harm popped up in three episodes of ‘NCIS: LA.’
Bill Nye

Bill Nye’s Bold Political Message Has Fans Saying the Same Thing

The ‘Science Guy’ didn’t hold back with his declaration.