Episodes
It's the battle of the limited series! Plus, will "Game of Thrones" dominate? How about "Veep?" And will a hostless show hold viewers' attention?
Published 09/17/19
Two new daytime talk shows debuted this week--with their new outings, hosts Tamron Hall and Kelly Clarkson are attempting to bring some excitement to a side of TV that seems to have been abandoned. 
Published 09/10/19
 Now that we're officially post-Labor Day, Mike and Joe reflect on the highs and not so highs of this year's summer TV. 
Published 08/31/19
It's not just your imagination--there really are a bunch of celebrities who have signed on to do projects with the forthcoming streaming service Quibi. Just one question--what is it, exactly?
Published 08/27/19
For your consideration billboards everywhere? Nonstop panel events? Maisel Day? It can only mean one thing: final Emmy voting has begun. 
Published 08/20/19
The two parts of the Redstone media empire are on the verge of becoming one. Again. CBS and Viacom were split apart in 2006, and by the looks of things, will soon be reunited. 
Published 08/13/19
For years, The CW and Netflix had a deal that worked well for both of them. With that pact now done, The CW looks toward a different kind of digital future. 
Published 08/06/19
For the first time, PBS will stream live on a so-called "skinny bundle," YouTube TV. It's a way for PBS programming to reach viewers who may have left traditional cable and are going the over the top route instead. It's an important move towards a...
Published 07/30/19
For the first time in years, Netflix actually lost subscribers in the U.S. What's behind the dip and how worried should we be about the streaming giant?
Published 07/23/19
Two big HBO shows,  'Game of Thrones' and 'Veep,'  aired their final series this year and both are expected to land a bucketful of Emmy nominations. But are they a shoo-in to win? There could be room for spoilers! Mike and Joe break down what...
Published 07/16/19
Joe wants to know: "Where is the broadcast network version of Shark Week?" When temperatures rise and ratings dip, there's room for some out-of-the-box thinking on the broadcast networks. What's holding them back?
Published 07/09/19
We've talked before about showrunners moving from broadcast networks to Netflix in multi-million dollar deals. But Netflix isn't the only one shelling out the big bucks for that kind of talent: WarnerMedia recently made some big deals of their own,...
Published 07/02/19
As the Democratic debates begin this week, we take time to talk TV's coverage of the 2020 election. Even though we're still more than a year out, there are signs that much of the TV news media hasn't embraced many of the lessons from the last...
Published 06/25/19
With its graphic depictions of drug addiction and sex, HBO's 'Euphoria' depicts a modern version of teen life that's beyond bleak. Pushing the envelope is nothing new for HBO, but will viewers feel differently with a series about teenagers?
Published 06/18/19
Last week, 'Jeopardy!' was in the headlines as contestant James Holzhauer ended his epic streak on the show. This week, ABC is going all in on their game show revivals, bringing back new versions of 'Press Your Luck' and 'Card Sharks' with celebrity...
Published 06/11/19
If you don't subscribe to CBS All Access, you may not have seen the critically acclaimed show 'The Good Fight,' the spin-off of the CBS drama 'The Good Wife.' CBS is hoping to get more viewers on board by airing 'The Good Fight' reruns on on CBS...
Published 06/04/19
You may have noticed a lot of big finales, new streaming seasons, or special TV events in the latter half of this month. The reason? Emmy eligibility for this year's awards ends June 1, so all the networks are making one final push with their best stuff.
Published 05/24/19
The trend in broadcast TV for the past couple of years has been to go all-in on reboots and revivals. This year, with the television upfronts over and the fall season taking shape, reboots seem to have lost their luster. 
Published 05/21/19
Michael Schneider joins us from New York, where he's attending the annual ritual of the broadcast TV upfronts. This is when network by network, the broadcasters unveil their upcoming schedules and do a song and dance for advertisers. This year feels...
Published 05/14/19
CBS News President Susan Zirinsky, who was named to the post in January following a wave of scandals at the network, announced this week that Norah O'Donnell would be anchoring the evening news, and moving the show to DC, and Gayle King would be an...
Published 05/07/19
Whether it's Pluto TV, Xumo, or Tubi--there's been a proliferation of options in the AVOD space recently-- that's  advertisement - supported video on demand. Admittedly, some of these streamers are working with pretty old library content, but...
Published 04/30/19
Whether you subscribe to skinny bundles that include live TV, or more traditional streaming video on demand services, you may have noticed your monthly subscription prices going up recently. And as even more services come online in the coming...
Published 04/23/19
We're finally learning details about the streaming service Disney+, like when it will be available, how much it will cost, and the kind of content it will offer. 
Published 04/16/19
The first episode of the final season of 'Game of Thrones' premieres Sunday night. The massive cable hit has defined dramatic television for the better part of the last decade. What happens when it ends?
Published 04/09/19
'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Veep' are going away, but comedy fans, do not fear. There's a great crop of new comedies out there right now, including 'The Other Two,' 'Pen15,' 'Shrill,' and 'Special.'
Published 03/30/19