Matt Roush

Matt Roush

Matt Roush's fondest professional memory is moderating a sold-out cast reunion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer at PaleyFest in Hollywood. Among his many TV appearances, recent favorites include playing Guest Programmer for Turner Classic Movies, and being a panelist on SundanceTV's The Approval Matrix. As a nationally respected television journalist, he has served on the jury for the American Film Institute's annual AFI Awards for more than a decade, selecting the best TV shows of the year. He has also served on the nominating committee for the Broadcast Television Journalists Association's Critic' Choice Awards. He was USA Today's television critic and columnist and he is currently TV Guide Magazine's Senior Critic. (PLUS: To get Matt's top TV picks in your inbox every Thursday, sign up for our What's Worth Watching e-mail newsletter.)

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Ricky He as Kenny Liu, Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens - FROM Season 4 Episode 401: The Arrival

New Terrors in ‘From,’ ‘Way Home’s Final Season, Fads and Foods on History Channel

The Miz, 'American Gladiators' Season 1 trailer, Prime Video, 2026.

Return of the American Gladiators, Baez in Boston, Godzilla Awakens, Attenborough’s Gorilla Story

Noah Wyle as Robby — 'The Pitt' Season 2 Episode 14

‘Pitt’ Finale, New Season of ‘Beef,’ Iain Armitage in ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Hacks’ in New York

Olivia De Havilland and Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin Hood

How Errol Flynn Became the Golden Age of Cinema’s Most Irresistible Swashbuckler

Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer in 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘Money Troubles,’ ‘Scrubs’ Finale, ‘Abbott’s Breakup Blowout, ‘Nova’ Goes to the Moon

Blair Underwood and Molly Parker — 'Doc' Season 2 Finale

‘Doc’ and ‘Voice’ Finales, the ‘Dark Wizard’ of Climbing, World’s Bargain Dream Homes

Rock the Block S7 Group 4 (L to R_ Mina Starsiak Hawk, Vernon Davis, Drew Lachey, Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington, Brooke Hogan, Scott McGillivray, Chelsea Meissner, Kim Wolfe)

HGTV Rocks the Block, ‘Idol’ Rocks the Hall of Fame, Finales of ‘Reggie’ and ‘Wild Cards’

Zendaya in 'Euphoria' Season 3

‘Euphoria’ Returns, Finales of ‘DTF St. Louis’ and ‘American Classic,’ AMC’s ‘Audacity’

Chris Masterson, Justin Berfield, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Bryan Cranson, Frankie Muniz, and Jane Kaczmarek for 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair'

‘Malcolm’ Back in the Middle, ‘Company Retreat’ Reunion, Keanu Reeves in ‘Outcome,’ ‘Boston’ Goes Undercover

Jane Kaczmarek as Lois and Bryan Cranston as Hal in 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair'
Review

Roush Review: TV’s Wackiest Family Returns in Hilarious ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival

Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder — 'Hacks' Season 5

Jean Smart Returns for ‘Hacks’ Final Season, Elizabeth Banks Is a ‘Miniature Wife,’ Dan Levy’s ‘Big Mistakes,’ ‘Hunting Party’ Pays the Piper

THE TESTAMENTS - “Perfect Teeth” - As Agnes begins the rituals that mark her coming of age, she struggles with the confusing stirrings of adolescence. Meanwhile, Daisy is subjected to Gilead’s system of discipline. (Disney/Russ Martin) CHASE INFINITI

‘The Testaments,’ ‘Shrinking’ Finale, ‘Boys’ Are Back, Elephant in the Room

Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder — 'Hacks' Season 5
Review

Roush Review: ‘Hacks’ Final Season Stages One More Triumphant Comeback

Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar in 'Ghosts' Season5

Ask Matt: Ghosting ‘Ghosts,’ Sweet Sorrow of ‘Grey’s’ Character Farewells, ‘Company Retreat’ & More

Best Medicine, Fox Entertainment Studios

‘Best Medicine’ and ‘High Potential’ Finales, Brit’s-Eye View of the Revolution, an ‘Untold’ Chess Story

Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Alan Grier in 'St. Denis Medical'

A Sitcom Finale (‘St. Denis’), Farewell (‘The Neighborhood’) and Renaissance (‘Golden Girls’), ‘Killer’ Season Finale, Foul Play After NCAA Championship

Zahn McClarnon in 'Dark Winds' Season 4

‘Dark Winds’ Finale, ‘Merrily’ Rolls to Netflix, NCAA Final Four, ‘Faithful’ and More Biblical TV

Jon Hamm in Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2

Hamming It Up With ‘Friends & Neighbors,’ ‘Sheriff’ and ‘Fire Country’ Crossover, ‘Company Retreat’ Finale, ‘Blue’s Latest Visitor

Chase Infiniti and Ann Dowd — 'The Testaments'
Review

Roush Review: Chilling ‘Testaments’ Is a Grim Sequel to ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

Real Housewives of Rhode Island Cast

New ‘Real Housewives,’ Shift Change at ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Manifest’ Reunion on ‘Hunting Party,’ ‘Matlock’s In-House Client

'Abbott Elementary' Season 5 Episode 18, 'April Fools'

April Fools at ‘Abbott,’ Doctor’s Dilemma on ‘Chicago Med,’ Love on the Spectrum, Expedition Files

Jeopardy! YouTube

‘Jeopardy!’ on YouTube, the Buzz on National Geographic, Navy’s Fleet Week on ‘NCIS’ and Ducky Visits ‘Origins’

Sterling K. Brown in 'Paradise' Season 2

‘Paradise’ Finale, ‘St. Denis’ Cuts the Ribbon, ‘American Idol’ Goes Live, Back to Nature With Henry David Thoreau

Jeremy Irons and Sam Claflin in 'The Count of Monte Cristo' on PBS

Jeremy Irons in ‘Monte Cristo,’ ‘Rooster’ Goes Joe College, ‘Comeback’s Big Secret, Weaving a ‘Golden Thread’

For All Mankind

‘Mankind’ on Mars, Religious Drama on Hulu and Fox Nation, Colorful Comedy, the Return of BTS

Taylor Swift performs on stage during the

Taylor Swift at iHeartRadio, ‘Something Very Bad’s Bridal Boo-quet, ‘Love Overboard,’ ‘Love Story’ Finale, Grief on ‘Grey’s and ‘The Pitt’

Guz Khan and Riz Ahmed in 'Bait'

Riz Ahmed Takes the ‘Bait,’ Baseball’s Opening Act, ‘Abbott’ Bans Homework, BTS on ‘Tonight’

Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy

Ask Matt: Sports Fatigue, ‘Buffy’ and Other Reboots, Unlikable Characters and More

Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance — 'NCIS' Episode 500

‘NCIS’ at 500, ‘Daredevil’ vs. Mayor Fisk, ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary, ‘Best Medicine’ Outbreak

Stellan Skarsgard, Elle Fanning in 'Sentimental Value'

‘Sentimental Value’ Streams on Hulu, ‘St. Denis’ Calls the Midwife, ‘FBI’ Hits 150, a ‘Paradise’ Summit

Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish in 'The Comeback' Season 3 teaser

Comeback of ‘The Comeback,’ ‘Forsytes’ and ‘Count of Monte Cristo’ on PBS, ‘Faithful’ Biblical Drama, ‘Madison’ Finale

Kate (Erica Hernandez), Claire (Rachel Kaly), PJ (Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur), Kevin (Ryan Perez), Jackie (LaNisa Frederick)

A ‘Jury Duty’-Style Company Retreat, Streaming ‘Wicked: For Good,’ a ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie, Jane Lynch Gets ‘Happy’

A detailed view of a

March Madness, Kennedys in Conflict, A Chill in ‘The Pitt,’ Home Hospice on ‘Grey’s’

Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara

Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss Are ‘Imperfect Women,’ ‘Abbott’ Switcheroo, Zac Brown Visits ‘Survivor,’ Britain’s ‘Lady’ in Waiting

Austin Stowell as Gibbs, Shea Buckner as Pride — 'NCIS: Origins' Season 2 Episode 11

Gibbs Meets Pride in ‘Origins,’ the Unforgettable Bella, Will Trent to Puerto Rico, St. Patrick’s Day on TCM

Liv Ciara and Mikenley Brown

Battle Rounds on ‘The Voice,’ Assassin’s Backstory on ‘Paradise,’ Bowling for Glory, ‘Golden Girls’ Forever

Kanab Utah and Lone Ranger collage

9 Iconic Cowboy Duos from Classic Western TV Shows & Movies

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., Oscar statuettes are seen backstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)

The 98th Oscars, Michelle Pfeiffer Shines in ‘The Madison,’ House Hunting with Property Brothers, ‘Bachelorette’ Preview

Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn in 'The Madison' Season 1 Episode 4
Review

Roush Review: In Weepy ‘Madison,’ Michelle Pfeiffer Gives Emmy-Worthy Performance

Taran Killam as Boon, Jenn Lyon as Courteney — 'Stumble' Season 1 Finale

Cheering for ‘Stumble,’ ‘Celebrity Jeopardy,’ Death and Birth on ‘Outlander,’ ‘Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day

Paul Giamatti as Nus Braka and Holly Hunter as Captain Nahla Ake — 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Season 1 Episode 6

‘Starfleet’ Finale, Return to Virgin River, Remembering Roberta Flack, St. Patrick’s Day ‘Ghosts’

Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta — 'Scarpetta'

Nicole Kidman in ‘Scarpetta,’ Generation Gaps in ‘Age of Attraction,’ Candice Bergen Visits ‘Shrinking,’ Streaming ‘Zootopia’

Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta — 'Scarpetta'
Review

Roush Review: Nicole Kidman Is ‘Scarpetta’ in Queasy Book Adaptation

Melissa Roxburgh in 'The Hunting Party'

Ask Matt: Renewal Anxiety, RIP Eric Dane, a ‘Pitt Fall’ & More

One Piece: Into the Grand Line, Netflix, Season 2

‘One Piece’ Sets Sail, Quarantine Crisis in ‘Origins,’ Migration Madness on ‘Best Medicine,’ Road and Customer Wars

Top Chef Judges

‘Top Chef’ in the Carolinas, More Layers in ‘Paradise,’ Reggie Dinkins and the Coach, Baby Boo-Boos in the ‘Neighborhood’

Danielle Deadwyler and Steve Carell in 'Rooster'

Steve Carell Goes to College, ‘Dark Winds’ to L.A., Harry Styles in Manchester, Werner Herzog’s ‘Ghost Elephants’

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in 'Outlander' Season 8

‘Outlander’ Final Season, Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ and ‘Dinosaurs,’ ‘Stumble’s Unkindest Cut, Streaming ‘Hamnet’

Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, and Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan for 'Outlander' Season 8
Opinion

How ‘Outlander’ Made TV History

Michael Provost and Oliver Stark — '9-1-1: Nashville' Crossover

‘9-1-1’ Crossover, ‘Ted’ Talks Again, Campus Crush in ‘Vladimir,’ ‘It’s Not Like That’ Finale

Jason Beghe as Hank Voight, Jesse Lee Soffer as Jay Halstead, Tracy Spiridakos as Hailey Upton — One Chicago Crossover 2026, 'Chicago P.D.'

Chicago Crossover, Culinary Cup Competition, Guy Ritchie’s ‘Young Sherlock,’ ‘Beauty’ and ‘Hijack’ Finales

Bishop’s Back on ‘NCIS,’ Scott Speedman Is ‘RJ Decker,’ Original Doc Martin Visits ‘Best Medicine’

Bachelor Mansion Takeover

‘Bachelor’ Mansion Makeover, Pink Fills in for Kelly Clarkson, Nighty Night with Ryan Reynolds, Making Friends and Tripping at ‘St. Denis’

Connor Storrie on 'SNL'

‘SNL’ Gets Heated, ‘Yellowstone’ Spins Off With ‘Marshals,’ HBO’s ‘DTF St. Louis,’ Actor Awards

Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, Arielle Kebbel as Belle, and Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton — 'Marshals'
Review

Roush Review: Kayce’s ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ Is a Work in Progress

Kong in

Monster Mania on ‘Monarch,’ Siege in ‘Sheriff Country,’ Formula 1 Revs Up, Samara Joy Sings

Sepideh Moafi, Shawn Hatosy, Noah Wyle, Kristin Villanueva — 'The Pitt'

‘Pitt’ Goes Old School, ‘Bridgerton’ Part 2, ‘Traitors’ Finale, Gonzo Grammer

Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid, Zach Braff as John

‘Scrubs’ Revival, ‘Survivor’ at 50, Nate Bargatze Hosts ‘Greatest Average American,’ Double Dose of ‘Beauty’

Caterina Scorsone and Kate Walsh in 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 22

Ask Matt: CW Cops Out, Graying ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘NCIS’ & More

Donald Trump

State of the Union, Colbert Goes Live, ‘Best Medicine’ and ‘Will Trent’ Mysteries, Taylor Tomlinson Stand-Up

Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe in 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins'
Review

Roush Review: The ’30 Rock’ Vibe Is Alive and Well in ‘Reggie Dinkins’

Sterling K. Brown - 'Paradise' Season 2

‘Paradise’ Returns, Tracy Morgan Is ‘Reggie Dinkins,’ ‘CIA’ Joins ‘FBI,’ ‘Voice’ Battle of Champions

Alysa Liu

Olympics and Season Finales (‘Knight,’ ‘All Creatures’), Town Hall Star Power

Sterling K. Brown in 'Paradise' Season 2
Review

Roush Review: Getting Lost in the Thrilling Second Season of ‘Paradise’

Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Jane Elliot, Rebecca Herbst - 'General Hospital'

‘GH’ Remembers Anthony Geary, One More ‘Last Thing,’ Winter Olympics, Stumbling Through Finals, an Italian Media Scandal

The Night Agent. (L to R) Amanda Warren as Catherine Weaver, Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland, Albert Jones as Deputy Director Aiden Mosley in episode 302 of The Night Agent.

‘Night Agent’ Back on the Job, Women’s Free Skate and Hockey Final, Carolyn Meets Caroline in JFK Jr. ‘Love Story’ Spring Break on ‘Starfleet Academy’