A sorority is suspected of being behind the death of students on NBC’s The Irrational season 2 episode five. “Anatomy of a Fall” will air on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
Jesse L. Martin leads the cast as Alec Mercer. Season two also stars Maahra Hill as Marisa, Travina Springer as Kylie, Molly Kunz as Phoebe, and Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan.
“Anatomy of a Fall” Plot: Simon’s mother asks Alec to stop a suicide contagion when a third student death strikes the campus. Alec asks Marisa to help when he thinks there might be more to the case. Phoebe struggles with her next career move. Rizwan learns about Simon’s past.
Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer and Maahra Hill as Marisa in ‘The Irrational’ season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: James Dittiger/NBC)
The Irrational Series Description, Courtesy of NBC:
The Irrational follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (Martin) as he lends his unique expertise to high-stakes cases and mysteries. His insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior lead him to work alongside varying clients ranging from the FBI to everyday people caught in perplexing situations desperate for answers. With the help of his trusted team and social science experiments, Alec solves crimes and uncovers the truth to answer intriguing, and irrational, questions.
Meg De Lacy as Summer Bennet in season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: James Dittiger/NBC)Arash DeMaxi as Rizwan in season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Maahra Hill as Marisa and Meg De Lacy as Summer Bennet in season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: James Dittiger/NBC)Max Lloyd-Jones as Simon in season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)Jennifer Lines as Rachel and Molly Kunz as Phoebe in season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)
Peyton Manning, Lainey Wilson, and Luke Bryan host the 2024 CMA Awards (Photo Credit: Disney/ABC)
Co-hosts Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson are among the first group of performers announced for The 58th Annual CMA Awards. Thankfully, the third co-host, Peyton Manning, is absent from the list of artists set to perform.
Luke Bryan, a two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, is confirmed to perform “Love You, Miss You, Mean It,” his 31st #1 hit. CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson will sing “4x4xU,” and Ashley McBryde, a Female Vocalist nominee, will deliver “a very special, showstopping performance.” Post Malone, a first-time nominee, will take the stage to sing “Yours,” and Shaboozey, also a first-time nominee, is set to perform a medley of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and “Highway.”
Current CMA Male Vocalist Chris Stapleton is on board to perform “What Am I Gonna Do.” Dierks Bentley, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes will team up for Tom Petty’s “American Girl.” And Post Malone and Chris Stapleton will unite for “California Sober.”
Rounding out the first batch of announced performers are Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims who will do a mash-up of “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman” and “Lose Control.”
The 2024 CMA Awards will air on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.
Jack Black stars in Paramount+’s first original Christmas film, Dear Santa, streaming on November 25, 2024. The trailer shows Black as Satan, not Santa, accidentally summoned by a kid who’s horrible at spelling.
Robert Timothy Smith stars as the kid who misspells Santa. The PG-13 holiday comedy also features Keegan-Michael Key (Wonka), Brianne Howey (Ginny & Georgia), Hayes MacArthur (Merry Happy Whatever), Post Malone, P.J. Byrne (The Boys), Jaden Carson Baker, and Kai Cech.
“Dear Santa is the story of a young boy (Smith) who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in a devilish Jack Black’s arrival to wreak havoc on the holidays,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Dear Santa marks the return of the Farrelly Brothers, the hilarious minds behind Dumb & Dumber, Something About Mary, and more. With their latest collaboration, which joins their decades-spanning repertoire of wild comedy films, Christmas is going up in flames.”
Bobby Farrelly directed and Peter Farrelly and Ricky Blitt wrote the screenplay. Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, and Jeremy Kramer serve as producers, with Kevin Barnett, Pete Jones, and Gretel Twombly executive producing.
Lauren Patten reprises her role as Eddie’s former partner Rachel Witten on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 14, “New York Minute.” Directed by Ralph Hemecker from a script by Nicole Abraham and Jack Ciapciak, episode 14 will air on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.
“New York Minute” Plot: Danny and Baez scrutinize an art gallery suspected of selling counterfeit pieces after a detective investigating the establishment is murdered. Also, Eddie is conflicted when she discovers her former partner turned social worker, Rachel Witten (Patten), crossed the line to get a mentally ill client much-needed help. Frank is upset when an award Danny was to be honored with is rescinded by Grace Edwards (Lori Loughlin), the widow of an NYPD officer killed in the line of duty.
Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man, and Iraq War vet who, on occasion, uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner and new mother, Detective Maria Baez.
Erin, the middle daughter, is a New York assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father, while also pursuing a run for district attorney. Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s golden boy. Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force.
Magnum PI‘s Jay Hernandez makes his feature film directorial debut with Night Comes, which just unveiled its first photo. Described as a survival thriller, the first still from the film features You are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah‘s Samantha Lorraine and Deadpool & Wolverine‘s Dafne Keen.
Heels‘ Alexander Ludwig also stars in Hernandez’s first feature.
“Night Comes unfolds against the backdrop of a cataclysmic event that threatens to engulf humanity,” reads the official synopsis. “Two sisters (Keen and Lorraine) manage to escape the horror only to find themselves thrust into a perilous struggle for survival, tasked with a mission that holds the fate of mankind in the balance.”
Shaun Redick (Get Out), Yvette Yates Redick, and Big Picture Cinema Group partners Jayce Barriero and Jacky Lai serve as producers. Hernandez co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Bourque and Nancy Isaak.
“With Night Comes we have a chance to do two unique things simultaneously,” said Hernandez in a May 2024 interview with Deadline. “We have a visually stunning exploration of genre, with edge of your seat action coupled with what I see to be a character study in a world where rules, gender roles, and order no longer exist. And it’s a journey into how these two young women define sisterhood.”
Henry Ian Cusick (Big Sky, The 100) guest stars on Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star season five episode seven. “Kiddos” will air on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.
Rob Lowe leads the cast as Captain Owen Strand, Ronen Rubinstein stars as T.K., Gina Torres plays Paramedic Captain Tommy Vega, and Jim Parrack is Judd Ryder. Natacha Karam plays Marjan Marwani, Brian Michael Smith is Paul Strickland, Julian Works is Mateo Chavez, Rafael Silva plays Carlos Reyes, and Brianna Baker is Nancy Gillian. Sierra McClain did not return for the fifth season.
“Kiddos” Plot: TK gets a huge surprise on his 30th birthday when his stepdad Enzo (Cusick) arrives in Austin along with TK’s young half-brother Jonah. Owen’s resentment of Enzo turns physical. Tommy is determined to push through her latest crisis. Wyatt attempts to talk down a suicidal caller and the 126 must perform a dangerous surgery in the field after a man is impaled in a tree.
9-1-1 Lone Star Season 5 Description, Courtesy of Fox:
9-1-1: Lone Star follows members of Austin’s 126 Fire Department led by Captain Owen Strand who, along with his adult son, T.K., moved to Texas to help rebuild the firehouse which had experienced a tragedy of its own. His team of diverse and qualified first responders include widowed Paramedic Captain Tommy Vega, Judd Ryder, who was the sole survivor of Austin’s original 126 house after a rescue call ended in tragedy; Marjan Marwani, an adrenaline junkie and badass firefighter who also is a devout Muslim; Paul Strickland, a transgender male firefighter, who bravely decided to transition on the job in Chicago and has a gift for observation worthy of Sherlock Holmes; and rookie firefighter Mateo Chavez.
Settling into his new home, T.K. caught the eye of police officer Carlos Reyes and the two began a romantic relationship eventually marrying in the season four finale. T.K hung up his firefighter helmet to become a full-time paramedic under Tommy’s guidance and works closely with fellow paramedic Nancy Gillian.
In the upcoming fifth season, Captains Strand and Vega, along with the 126 team, race into action when in a multi-episodic opening storyline, a catastrophic train derailment endangers several lives including some of their own. With Judd resigning from the 126 to take care of his recently handicapped son Wyatt (Jackson Pace), Owen must find a new lieutenant to replace Judd and has a difficult decision ahead of him when both Marjan and Paul apply for the promotion. Tommy is ready to take the next step in her relationship, but she finds the road to happiness is filled with obstacles.
On his 30th birthday, T.K. gets a surprise visit from someone from his past that could change his and Carlos’ lives forever. Now officially husband and husband, T.K. and Carlos’ marriage is put to the test when Carlos becomes obsessed with solving his father’s murder.
A teenager’s desperate plea for help sets the team in action on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted season six episode four. Directed by Lisa Robison from a script by Elizabeth Rinehart, episode four – “Pig Butchering” – will air on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
Dylan McDermott returns to lead the cast as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott. Season six also stars Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson, and Edwin Hodge as Special Agent Ray Cannon.
“Pig Butchering” Plot: As Barnes adjusts to living without with her children full time, she and Remy butt heads when she disregards his direct orders and investigates a scam call center from where she received a distressing call from a young girl.
FBI: Most Wanted is a high-stakes drama that focuses on the Fugitive Task Force, an elite unit that relentlessly pursues and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau’s Most Wanted list. The team’s charming but formidable leader is Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, who started his career in the New York FBI field office before rising through the ranks of the Bureau in Philadelphia and Las Vegas.
The team includes Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, a former NYPD detective and forensics expert; Special Agent Hana Gibson, a gifted millennial computer whiz with a sharp wit and mad hacking skills; Special Agent Ray Cannon, who is a former New Orleans cop-turned-junior detective and worked Violent Crimes in Albany after following in his retired FBI agent father’s footsteps; along with well-seasoned Special Agent Nina Chase who worked assorted cases with the FBI’s New York office and among her strengths is her undercover work.
Netflix is celebrating “Stranger Things Day” by releasing the eight episode titles from the upcoming fifth and final season. November 6th is designated “Stranger Things Day” because it’s the date Will Byers vanished in Hawkins and introduced the world to the Upside Down.
Season five will premiere in 2025, three years after the release of season four. The season five episode titles are as follows:
E1 – The Crawl
E2 – The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler
E3 – The Turnbow Trap
E4 – Sorcerer
E5 – Shock Jock
E6 – Escape from Camazotz
E7 – The Bridge
E8 – The Rightside Up (the perfect series finale title)
“A love letter to the ‘80s classic genre films that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is a thrilling drama set in the seemingly normal Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana. After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Beneath the surface of their ordinary town lurks an extraordinary supernatural mystery, along with top-secret government experiments and a dangerous gateway that connects our world to a powerful yet sinister realm. Friendships will be tested and lives will be altered as what they discover will change Hawkins and possibly the world — forever.”
The final season stars Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Noah Schnapp as Will Byers. Sadie Sink is Max Mayfield, Natalia Dyer is Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton is Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery is Steve Harrington, and Maya Hawke is Robin Buckley. Winona Ryder stars as Joyce Byers, David Harbour is Jim Hopper, Priah Ferguson is Erica Sinclair, Brett Gelman plays Murray, and Cara Buono is Karen Wheeler. Jamie Campbell Bower plays Peter Ballard and Amybeth McNulty is Vickie.
Matt and Ross Duffer created the award-winning coming-of-age sci-fi drama which premiered back in 2016. Although the series ends with season five, the world of Stranger Things continues with the stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow and an untitled animated spinoff.
Chad Lowe, occasional director and guest star on 9-1-1: Lone Star, is at the helm of ABC’s 9-1-1 season eight episode six. “Confessions” is set to air on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.
The cast is led by Peter Krause as Bobby Nash and Angela Bassett as Athena Grant-Nash. Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Maddie Han, Oliver Stark is Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi is Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds stars as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz, and Gavin McHugh is Christopher Diaz.
“Confessions” Plot: When a toddler falls down a pipe and becomes trapped, the 118 must rely on more than their skills to rescue him. Meanwhile, old wounds are opened when members of the 118 race to the aid of a man dealing with a divorce.
Kenneth Choi, Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman in ‘9-1-1’ season 8 episode 6 (Disney/Mike Taing)
9-1-1 Synopsis, Courtesy of ABC:
The series explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping conditions. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
The show draws from the real lives of first responders who regularly face situations that are often unpredictable, intense and uplifting at the same time.
Kenneth Choi and Jennifer Love Hewitt in season 8 episode 6 (Disney/Ray Mickshaw)Peter Krause, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Oliver Stark, and Ryan Guzman in season 8 episode 6 (Disney/Mike Taing)Ryan Guzman and Oliver Stark in season 8 episode 6 (Disney/Mike Taing)Oliver Stark, Kenneth Choi, Peter Krause, and Ryan Guzman in ‘9-1-1’ season 8 episode 6 (Disney/Mike Taing)
‘Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked’ poster (Photo by: NBCUniversal)
NBC’s winter holidays lineup includes the return of classic favorites Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life. The network’s also turning to big-name stars to help celebrate the year-end holidays with specials by Little Big Town, Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson, Barry Manilow, Halle Bailey, Smokey Robinson, and Jimmy Fallon.
NBC’s holiday programming kicks off with a special behind-the-scenes look at one of 2024’s most anticipated films, Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. And Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular will help get viewers in the holiday spirit.
“These holiday events and specials bring families together in ways like nothing else can,” stated Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes look at Wicked, the joy of the Thanksgiving parade, or a national treasure such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer returning to NBC, we absolutely consider it a privilege to share these iconic programs with our audience.”
NBC Holiday Specials
DEFYING GRAVITY: THE CURTAIN RISES ON WICKED – Tuesday, Nov. 19, 10pm
In celebration of Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event, international superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead an all-star cast in a spectacular behind-the-scenes journey through Oz for their new film, Wicked. The special will include an exclusive scene from the film.
COUNTDOWN TO MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8pm
Hosted by Wendi McLendon-Covey (St. Denis Medical) and live from the famous starting line on the eve of the iconic Thanksgiving Day parade, viewers will get a sneak peek at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons and bands on their journey through the streets of New York.
A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE THANKSGIVING – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 9pm
The iconic late-night program will highlight memorable Thanksgiving-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.
MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE on NBC (Photo by: Cara Howe/NBC)
98th MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE – Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:30am
The world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to bring the magic of the parade to New York City spectators and a national television audience with its exciting array of balloons, floats, marching bands, celebrities, and more.
NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA – Thursday, Nov. 28, 12pm
NBC’s Thanksgiving Day tradition is hosted by John O’Hurley, former Seinfeld star and winner of Dancing with the Stars, along with expert analyst David Frei. Mary Carillo will offer a behind-the-scenes account of the competition.
CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 8pm
Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, the dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises, and the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree remains one of the holiday season’s most anticipated events.
JIMMY FALLON’S HOLIDAY SEASONING SPECTACULAR – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10pm
Jimmy Fallon searches for the holiday spirit in New York, exploring a surreal and magical apartment building where behind every door a different celebrity joins him for a comedic holiday musical performance.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS – Thursday, Dec. 5, 8pm
The classic animated tale of the curmudgeonly Grinch who’s hoping to remove the joy from Christmas but, ultimately, has a change of heart.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN – Thursday, Dec. 5, 8:30pm
The cherished original holiday special about how Frosty, everyone’s favorite snowman, came to life one day.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER – Friday, Dec. 6, 8pm
The classic animated special offers the perspective of Rudolph, who’s told he couldn’t play in any Reindeer Games due to his glowing nose. Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster.
SHREK THE HALLS – Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8:30pm
This half-hour animated special debuted in 2007 and features a Christmas twist on the original Shrek characters.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS – Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9pm
Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, this special will feature performances by Motown legends and today’s hottest stars celebrating iconic Hitsville U.S.A classics and their favorite holiday songs.
E! NEWS PRESENTS NBC’S HOT 10 OF 2024 – Thursday, Dec. 12, 9:15pm
The end-of-year special hosted by E! News’ Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight will highlight the biggest and most unforgettable moments of the year from the Olympics to award show trendsetters and the buzziest celebrity couples in addition to blockbuster films, television, music, sports, entertainment and more along with what to expect in 2025. Special appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Dolly Parton, Andy Cohen and more who will recount their favorite viral moments.
Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town (Photo by: Tibrina Hobson / NBC)
LITTLE BIG TOWN’S CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY – Monday, Dec. 16, 8pm
A star-studded music special featuring a dazzling array of country’s biggest names and hosted by Grammy Award-winning superstars Little Big Town. The celebration will feature a variety of Christmas favorites and holiday classics in front of a live audience at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHRISTMAS – Wednesday, Dec. 18, 9pm
The iconic late-night program will highlight memorable Christmas-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.
BARRY MANILOW’S A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS – Thursday, Dec. 19, 10pm
With a Vegas-sized backdrop and a renowned band, the evening will feature the best of Manilow’s greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “Looks Like We Made It” along with several holiday favorites.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 8pm
NBC again presents this Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart. An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS – Sunday, Dec. 24, 11:30pm
Viewers will be able to watch the Pope Francis-led mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS – Wednesday, Dec. 25, 8:30pm
On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town.
DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS – Thursday, Dec. 26, 9pm
Join Dolly Parton and friends as she draws on holidays past, guided by her personal Three Wise Mountain Men, to find the unique “mountain magic” of Christmas. Musical performances by Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus and more.
135th ROSE PARADE PRESENTED BY HONDA – Monday, Jan. 1, 11am ET / 8am PT
The streets of Pasadena, Calif., are lined with thousands of parade fans as gorgeous rose-covered floats and marching bands partake in their annual New Year’s holiday festivities.
