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You Can See Everything’s Most Unexpected Scene Is Straight Out of Nathan for You

 It’s one of few moments where the comedian and social engineer reveals he’s still living in the body of this prestige documentarian. By Hershal Pandya
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How SubwayTakes’s First Spinoff Star Outwitted Conan

 It’s not the first time she has held her own with a comedy legend. By Hershal Pandya
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endings?

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Has Nothing Left to Prove

 This season was either a victory lap for TV’s longest-running live-action comedy or confirmation that the Gang can do this for as long as they want. By Roxana Hadadi
  1. hosting duties
    Saturday Night Live Season 52 Reveals Its First Round of HostsInde Navarrette, Druski, and John Mulaney, oh my!
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. controversy
    Kenan Thompson Wants a ‘Real Chat’ Before Shane Gillis Ever Hosts SNL Again“I would just sit him down and be like, ‘So what do you think we could change there, pal?’”
    By Bethy Squires
  3. mondler
    Matthew Perry’s Family Attended Monica and Chandler’s WeddingThey weren’t sure they’d ever see him really get married.
    By Bethy Squires
  4. marital reunion
    How SubwayTakes’s First Spinoff Star Outwitted ConanIt’s not the first time she has held her own with a comedy legend.
    By Hershal Pandya
  5. close read
    You Can See Everything’s Most Unexpected Scene Is Straight Out of Nathan for YouIt’s one of few moments where the comedian and social engineer reveals he’s still living in the body of this prestige documentarian.
    By Hershal Pandya
  6. what to do about apu
    Thank You, Apu Has Come AgainSunil Malhotra will now voice Apu, and Janina Gavankar will play his wife Manjula.
    By Bethy Squires
  7. last night on late night
    SNL on SNL ViolenceAnia Magliano came for Shane Gillis and American broadcast censorship.
    By Bethy Squires
  8. last night on late night
    Alexander Skarsgård Bequeaths His Nipples to Graham Norton“They were extraordinary. It’s the craftsmanship.”
    By Bethy Squires
  9. snl
    Druski Will Host ‘SNL’ on November 7The comedian will be the show’s first host primarily known for work as a digital creator.
    By Hershal Pandya
  10. endings?
    It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Has Nothing Left to ProveThis season was either a victory lap for TV’s longest-running live-action comedy or confirmation that the Gang can do this for as long as they want.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  11. extremely online
    The Former Kevin Langue Show Crew Just Made Their Own ShowAaron Branch, Herman Wrice, and Denny Love’s new show ‘Saturday Morning Detention’ has already over one million views.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  12. last night on late night
    Shane Gillis Is Very Sorry for Swearing on Live TVLast night Gillis joined the esteemed company of Charles Rocket, Jenny Slate, and Kristen Stewart.
    By Bethy Squires
  13. this week in late night
    Emma D’Arcy’s DIY Wig Won Late Night This WeekPlus Jessica Chastain teaching Jimmy Kimmel the Other Mommy face and an all-AI episode of The Daily Show.
    By Bethy Squires
  14. public statement
    Sebastian Maniscalco Just Needs Some ‘Time’The comedian says dropping middle-class stand-ups from the roster of his radio station was SiriusXM’s decision but pledges to highlight more voices.
    By Hershal Pandya
  15. the great bits
    Eddie Izzard Dresses Down the Dark LordIn her 2000 bit “Death Star Canteen,” the comedian masterfully transforms a menace into a mouse.
    By John Roy
  16. money
    The Satellite-Radio Drama Tearing Comedians ApartPerformers are urging Sebastian Maniscalco and SiriusXM to reconsider a recent programming pivot.
    By Hershal Pandya
  17. stage whisperer
    A New Clown Comes to TownBritish theater-maker Elf Lyons brings her buzzy one-woman show to New York, complete with spaceships, operatic flourishes, and a Pagliacci.
    By Georgie McKeon
  18. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Dakota Johnson’s 3rd Time Isn’t a CharmDakota Johnson’s subdued performance does little to liven up what feels like a sleepy start to the season.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  19. happy birthday dakota
    Taylor Swift Is Not Dakota Johnson’s TherapistBut she is her director.
    By Bethy Squires
  20. stand-up
    9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)Looking for some stand-up recommendations? Here are some recent releases that are worth your attention.
    By Hershal Pandya
  21. this week in late night
    Billie Lourd’s Australian Accent Won Late Night This WeekPlus Matt Damon’s “your mom” joke on Kimmel and Ms. Pat on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
    By Bethy Squires
  22. bri’ish news
    Saturday Night Live U.K. Gets Exciting Hosts, Innit?Danny Dyer, James Norton, and Cynthia Erivo are next on the docket.
    By Jason P. Frank
  23. last week on late night
    This Makes About As Much Sense As ‘Hootie Frutti’“Newton’s Cradle (Come and Get It)” is the song of the fall.
    By Bethy Squires
  24. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Season-Premiere Recap: Jalen Brunson Was SNL’s Team PlayerThe SNL crew heavily leans on Jalen Brunson’s championship magic to carry the season premiere, but it proves to be not quite enough.
    By Rima Parikh
  25. last night on late night
    SNL U.K. Has Not Let Up on Ed SheeranOr Benjamin Netanyahu.
    By Bethy Squires
  26. this week in late night
    This Week in Late Night: Seth Is Back!It’s like Ben Is Back, but way less sad.
    By Bethy Squires
  27. new hires
    SNL Hires Two New Writers for Season 52Bam Alston and Chase Rosenberg join a staff that, with a couple of exceptions, remains mostly unchanged from last year.
    By Hershal Pandya
  28. last night on late night
    Jimmy Kimmel Live! Is Bringing a Few Friends to BrooklynAll while Guillermo is still in the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  29. tv review
    Don’t Overthink BrothersMatthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s deeply meta brodown is far more pedestrian than its premise suggests.
    By Nicholas Quah
  30. overnights
    Game Changer Recap: Talent, ShownThe season’s biggest challenge also ends up being one of its longest, which has unexpected (and maybe undesirable) results.
    By Tasha Robinson
  31. comics to watch
    The Comedians You Should and Will Know of 2026We surveyed more than 200 industry insiders to determine these 19 comedy stars of tomorrow.
  32. this week in late night
    A Fully Shaved Stephen Colbert Won Late Night This WeekPlus Jay Jurden crushing it on The Tonight Show and the return of Have I Got News for You.
    By Bethy Squires
  33. movie review
    The History of Concrete Is John Wilson, SupersizedWhich makes Wilson’s first-ever documentary feature a reliable delight.
    By Alison Willmore
  34. what’s goin’ on down
    South Park Is South America NowThe animated comedy is back, and though Trump hasn’t been mentioned by name, he’s still the butt of the joke.
    By Jason P. Frank
  35. new hires
    SNL Adds Two New Cast Members for Season 52Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie have joined the show as featured players.
    By Hershal Pandya
  36. overnights
    Ted Lasso Recap: Better Living Through ImprovIt’s a welcome change of pace to simply watch the players and coaches deal with their personal issues and turn to each other for support.
    By Keith Phipps
  37. cunk up the jam
    Imagine Philomena Cunk Talking to Michael BaySoon you won’t have to!
    By Fran Hoepfner
  38. rip
    Bob Mackie, the Sultan of Sequins, Dead at 87He dressed Barbie, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner, Miley Cyrus, and, of course, Cher.
    By Jason P. Frank
  39. last night on late night
    Don’t Mess About With CMAT’s Fry-UpMore Saturday Night Live UK means more Fouracres. Mouracres.
    By Bethy Squires
  40. words hurt
    It’s Your Fault Sandra Bullock Doesn’t Make Rom-coms AnymoreBut now she wants them to make a comeback.
    By Bethy Squires
  41. tv review
    The Paper Needs a ThesisThe second season of Peacock’s The Office spinoff is stuck in brainstorm mode.
    By Jackson McHenry
  42. first person
    A Funny Thing About 9/11My father will always struggle with his harrowing memories as a first responder. His only positive one got us talking again.
    By Jesse McLaren
  43. this week in late night
    The Best Thing on Late Night This Week Didn’t AirWe’re so back! Well, mostly.
    By Bethy Squires
  44. mother!
    HBO Is Supporting the American Theater (Filmed in Britain)Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! is coming to HBO in 2027.
    By Jason P. Frank
  45. ikea hacks
    Matt Berry Joins Voice Cast of Skyrim As Kallax StoragebornHe’s a big shelf that follows you around courtesy of Ikea.
    By Bethy Squires
  46. departures
    Please Don’t Destroy’s Martin Herlihy Is Leaving SNLHe first joined the show in 2021.
    By Hershal Pandya
  47. overnights
    Ted Lasso Recap: Take a KneeA New Year’s Eve full of drugs, masks, and House of Pain’s “Jump Around” makes for a night full of interesting developments.
    By Keith Phipps
  48. overnights
    Game Changer Recap: It’s Definitely CakeA hidden-role-playing version of “I Spy” makes some Dropout favorites feel like they’re in an episode of Is It Cake?
    By Tasha Robinson
  49. vulture politics
    South Park Trolls Trump One More Time With Emmy WinThat’s one more statuette than the former Apprentice host ever got.
    By Bethy Squires
  50. obits
    Disney Channel Star Carla Jeffery Dies at 33She had roles in the Zombies DCOMs, American Vandal, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
    By Bethy Squires
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