Matlock is back after a two week hiatus for basketball. We pick up where we left off with Belvin being at the park waiting for Matty to show (although obviously she does not know it is Matty who she is meeting). Matty calls her with a phone she taped under the park bench and uses a voice distortion app so Belvin does not know it is her. Belvin lets it slip that the timeline is off with when the documents were stolen meaning that Julian is back in the running as a suspect.  Belvin won’t reveal anymore unless Matty reveals her identity so she leaves. Matty sends Belvin a threatening (her dog) letter and says she will call back at 3pm. Belvin does not answer and brings her dog to the office. This back and forth between Matty and Belvin is comedy gold.  Meanwhile Sarah and Billy think Olympia is leaving the firm for the public defenders office because Olympia is working on “The Johnson Case” and it does not exist. Olympia is out of the run for partner after winning because the other clients think she is not a team player.  Elsewhere, the team takes on a case of a wrongfully convicted man. The juror at the time (21 years ago) felt he was innocent but the juror bullied her into changing her mind to guilty. A reverse 12 Angry Men. The team found another suspect, the victim's grandson who was set to inherit her millions.   Matty tricks Belvin into thinking her dog was stolen so Belvin reveals that the timeline was wrong because there was a fire drill and the documents were stolen. Olympia, Senior and Julian were the only ones who did not sign in during the fire drill. Senior was out of the country and Olympia was in court meaning Olympia did not take the study.  All episode Matty was not understanding of how the Juror could be silent. She explained as an immigrant she was taught to respect authority and white men in particular because you could get in trouble if you spoke out. At that moment, Matty understood. I love how Matty’s world is getting bigger and she is learning of the plight of others that do not look like her. Of course, the man was wrongfully convicted and the team found the real murderer. A win for the good guys.  Pictured (L-R): Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The bigger shocker comes at the end of the episode per usual when it is revealed that “The Johnson Case” is Olympia looking into Matty. She became suspicious when Julian swore he was not recording her. She also found Alfie’s ice cream card with a different county on it. Olympia asks Matty who she really is.  What a way to end the episode! What did you think? Leave a comment and remember to vote in our poll.

ABC has made some renewal announcements Thursday afternoon. New comedy Shifting Gears which stars Kat Dennings and Tim Allen has been renewed (10 episodes) for a second season. Unfortunately, Doctor Odyssey has not been renewed, nor canceled. However, it does not look good for the Joshua Jackson led series.    Back to the good news! ABC has also renewed 9-1-1, Grey’s Anatomy, The Rookie and Will Trent. High Potential and Abbott Elementary were renewed earlier.  Shifting Gears came in strong with the pilot episode gaining almost 17 million viewers over its first week for ABC’s biggest new series launch. Fans tuned in across live viewing and online as well as streaming apps (via Hulu). However, what took a minute for the network to renew the series was the consistent ratings decline. There was a 40% in linear viewership and 50% in adults 18-49 drop over the season according to Deadline. What saved the show? Most likely the relationship Disney has with Tim Allen aka Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise. It is worth mentioning that the network does not have many comedies. Abbott Elementary would be the last man standing (see what we did there) if Shifting Gears was not renewed. As far as Doctor Odyssey goes, we can see why ABC is still determining the fate of the series. Set on a cruise ship, the series follows the crew and passengers of a luxury liner. While the show looks glamorous and has had big named special guest stars like John Stamos, Shania Twain and most recently Angela Bassett (in a 9-1-1 crossover event) according to sources, it is expensive to make and the ratings are mid. Even Angela Bassett could not save what is a bore of a drama (in our opinion). We do have some critics on the site that enjoy the show. When I same some, I mean the one that reviews it weekly. Should ABC not renew Doctor Odyssey, Ryan Murphy does not have to fret as the network has already greenlit another 9-1-1 spinoff starring Chris O’Donnell set in Nashville. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

This episode of Chicago P.D. wastes no time pulling you in. It starts off with Kevin Atwater having dinner with Val, and the vibe is calm, casual, just two people enjoying a quiet night. Then out of nowhere, they hear gunshots outside. It’s that sudden shift that this show is known for,  one second you’re in the comfort of someone’s home, and the next, you’re thrown into chaos. Atwater heads outside to check it out. He sees a man nearby,  someone who clearly doesn’t belong,  and it instantly feels off. But before Kevin can stop the guy, he hears someone yelling for help. It’s Val’s neighbor, bleeding and panicked. He’s been shot. So now Kevin’s not just reacting,  he’s in full-on emergency mode. He helps the man and tries to get an ambulance as soon as possible while applying pressure to the wound, but it’s too late and he doesn’t make it. Atwater and Voight discuss the events of the evening and the team launches into a full investigation. It turns out this was a home invasion. The security system was off, and it doesn’t look like much was stolen, which makes it feel personal,  or at least targeted. The tram are trying to understand why this happened, and it’s not long before another home invasion pops up. This time, it’s even worse. A husband and wife are both murdered in their own home. The neighbor,who heard something earlier but didn’t report it,  later sees a man with a limp leaving through the back door with what looked like a duffle bag. Chilling detail. Their kids were out of town on a school trip. Thank goodness for that.  That’s when the pieces start coming together. Both houses had the same security system — Armstrong. Which is weird, right? That can’t be a coincidence. And it’s not. The team tracks down a guy named Robert Boyd. He’s older, early 50s, and has a history, years ago, he was part of a home invasion crew, but he flipped on his team and got immunity. Since then, he’s kept a low profile, working for none other than Armstrong Security. So now it all starts to click he had access. He knew how to disable the systems and when to move. But Boyd doesn’t leave much behind. They check pawn shops and fencing networks, but nothing’s coming up. No one’s selling the stolen items. He’s being careful. Then Cathy Coates comes into the picture. She’s been seen at a flea market with a man matching Boyd’s description. So the team follows up. Cathy is… a handful. She’s yelling about someone owing her money, ranting about people who think they’re better than her. But once she calms down a bit, she admits Boyd gave her some stuff. She says she wasn’t going to sell it,  just holding onto it. But when they search her place, boom: they find stolen property that matches what was taken from the home invasions. That’s the break they needed. Meanwhile, on the emotional side of the episode, we learn more about Val and her connection to Nick Payton, a former patient. Val tells Kevin about how she lost her mom to breast cancer a couple years ago, and how, during that time, Nick became her patient,  right after he’d lost his mom, too. She says it hit her hard, and she made some mistakes. She shared personal stories, gave him her number, even hugged him. It was all well-intentioned, but it crossed professional lines. Classic countertransference. She tried to refer him to another therapist, but Nick had already latched on emotionally. He kept finding ways to see her, check on her, stay close. This is why Kevin placed Nick at the scene at the beginning of the episode. Nick was stalking Val.  All of that finally explodes in the last stretch of the episode. Nick shows up at Val’s home again. Kevin gets there, senses something’s not right, and starts calling out for her. Val answers, trying to keep things calm. But inside, Nick is spiraling. He’s got a knife, he’s emotional, and he’s convinced that Kevin is trying to take Val away from him. You can see he’s not trying to be violent,  he’s scared. He keeps saying he’s just trying to protect her, that he needs her. It’s painful to watch. Kevin, to his credit, handles it with so much care. He doesn’t rush in or escalate things. He keeps his voice low, talks Nick down, reassures him. Val does her part too, even though she has been inadvertently stabbed, staying calm, grounded. Eventually, Nick gives in. He puts the knife down. There’s no dramatic takedown, no fight. Just sadness. Just a guy who didn’t know how to cope and crossed a line he couldn’t uncross. CHICAGO P.D. -- "Transference" Episode 12017 -- Pictured: LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater -- (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC) After all of that, Val and Kevin sit and talk. It’s one of the most honest conversations they’ve had. Val opens up more, tells him how much she blames herself for what happened with Nick, how she’s scared to trust herself in relationships. She keeps people, including Kevin, at a distance because she’s afraid of messing up, of hurting someone, of being hurt. Kevin asks her if she really wants to end things between them. And she says no. She doesn’t want to. She’s just not sure how to move forward without making the same mistakes again. The episode doesn’t end with a neat resolution. It just sort of leaves you sitting in the messiness of it all,  which honestly feels more real than any wrap-up ever could. It’s about trauma, boundaries, guilt, and love,  all tangled up. And it’s a reminder that sometimes, protecting people isn’t clean or heroic. Sometimes it’s just listening. Or stepping back. Or being honest when it’s hard. It’s one of those episodes that sticks with you — not just because of the case, but because of how deeply human it all felt. It also tracks with how in future episodes we should see some of these same issues pop up with Val and Kevin again.

Netflix and  Arnold Schwarzenegger announced back in 2023 that he’ll “be back” as Luke Brunner for more laughs and shenanigans in FUBAR Season 2. We finally have a release date! The second season of FUBAR will hit Netflix this summer on June 12. “Season 2 is bananas,” creator Nick Santora (Reacher, Prison Break) told Tudum when the series was initially renewed. “We’re coming up with some real fun surprises for FUBAR fans in Season 2, for sure.” The big surprise? Carrie-Anne Moss has joined the cast for season 2. Fresh off her stint in Star Wars: The Acolyte, she has been cast as the villain and nemesis/ex-lover of Luke. She will play a German spy named Greta Nelso. Nick Santora continued, “They are icons. They know how to do action, be funny, and create full and engaging characters. So it was great to just sit back and watch them do their thing.” The official logline for Season 2 reads, “Luke Brunner (Schwarzenegger) is a veteran CIA operative who, up until recently, was on the verge of retirement. After his last mission saving another operative — who just so happened to be his daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro) — he’s back in Season 2 to battle against new adversaries, one of whom is an old flame from Luke’s past (Moss), who threatens to destroy the world ... if she doesn’t destroy his life first.” These two action stars seem like a match made in heaven. Why haven’t we seen them together before? Season 2 promises to be full of stunts, comedy, perhaps romance and of course action packed. We definitely cannot wait for these two powerhouses to go toe to toe in a no holding back fight scene.  In addition to Aronld, Brielle and Barbara Eve Harris, who played Dot in Season 1 will be returning for Season 2.  Are you excited for this team up? Let us know in the comments.

This episode started with a pretty intense call. The team responded to a bad car accident, and one of the victims was a girl named Jenna. It looked serious from the start, she wasn’t responsive and things escalated fast when they realized she had a brain bleed. Everyone jumped into action, doing what they could to stabilize her and get her out quickly. Thankfully, later in the episode, Chief got an update that the hospital managed to get the bleeding under control, and she was recovering well. It was one of those rare good-news moments that actually landed after such a chaotic scene. Not long after that, Violet and Novak got called out to check on a guy named Connor. At first, it seemed like it could’ve been heat exhaustion or a bad reaction to something, nothing that unusual, but something about it felt off. Violet spotted what looked like an injection mark, and things shifted in a second. She called for fluids and said he might be septic. It got tense really quickly. They were trying to keep him calm while also figuring out what they were actually dealing with. Later, they found out he’d taken some kind of illegal street drug, and it wasn’t just him. There was another guy, Doug, who had overdosed recently, and both were connected to the same fitness group or trainer. CHICAGO FIRE -- "A Beast Like This" Episode 13017 -- Pictured: Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz -- (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC) The thing that really stuck out was that these weren’t the “typical” overdose cases. These were healthy guys that were fit, active, always working out. And yet, they were still taking this stuff. There was this one line where someone said something like, “Why mess with something good?” and the answer was, “Sometimes people aren’t happy with just good.” That kind of hit. Eventually, Novak and Violet confronted the guy who may have been supplying the drugs. He denied it, of course, but it was obvious something shady had been going on for a while. The police take him into custody.  While all that was happening, Stella was still thinking about Natalie, the 13-year-old who’d shown up asking to join Girls on Fire. She’d been super eager, but also knew way more about Stella’s career than she should’ve. Like how quickly she made lieutenant, which isn’t exactly common knowledge. At first, Stella assumed she heard that from Amy over at the community center, but Amy said she and Natalie hadn’t even talked about Girls on Fire. That was the first red flag. Then Stella noticed Natalie hadn’t left a phone number, just an address that didn’t seem quite right either. When Stella went to the address it was a construction site and this made Natalie even more interesting.  Later, Stella and Severide had one of their honest, heavy conversations. She admitted that the waiting, trying to adopt a baby and not knowing when or if it’ll happen, was really getting to her. She said when things get too quiet, her thoughts spiral. Severide told her he’s been feeling it too. It was one of those scenes where not a lot is said, but the emotion is so raw you don’t need much. Then came that strange little run-in between Novak and Damon. It wasn’t a huge moment, but it felt like it mattered. She asked if he was doing okay, and the way he answered made it seem like there’s more going on beneath the surface. One of those quick scenes that sticks with you because it hints at something bigger. Damon trying to stay on the straight and narrow as to not mess up this chance at 51, even if it means walking away from Novak.  And just when it felt like everything might slow down, Stella made the connection. She did some digging and remembered a call from back when she worked at a different house, Firehouse 27. They’d rescued a family from a house fire, including a four-year-old girl named Natalie. And that’s when it hit her. The Natalie who showed up at Girls on Fire is the same girl. She had found Stella all these years later and never said a word about it. Stella was left trying to figure out why Natalie wouldn’t tell her who she was.  The episode ends with Violet getting a text from Carver that he will return next shift. This will bring an entirely new dynamic. We know Violet has unresolved feelings for Carver and when she found out he went to rehab she wanted to be honest with him. Will Violets hesitation continue or will she be honest with Carvet. There is also Flynn, Violet took a step back from him. I guess we will find out sooner or later what decision that Violet makes and if the guy she chooses will choose her in return.

This week’s episode of Chicago Med  really came in heavy from the jump. Archer talks to his son Sean and Sean describes what happened to his mother. Sean says he walked into the kitchen and found his mom passed out on the floor. She had been drinking, tripped, and hit her head on the counter. The fall caused a brain bleed, and by the time she got to the hospital, it was already too late. She didn’t make it. Archer is stunned, like you can see everything freeze around him. He tries to ask for a doctor, but Sean just cuts him off and says, “She’s gone.” And that silence right after, was numbing and painful. You could feel all the pain and regret that Archer was feeling. Sean hangs up, clearly overwhelmed, probably not ready to deal with anything more than just getting through the moment. The hospital is in absolute chaos. The EMR system went down after a server update, so now no one can access patient charts, histories, nothing. Everyone’s doing their best to keep things running, but it’s a mess. Maggie, Doris, and Leonard are all scrambling, trying to hold the ED together while IT is totally MIA. It felt so real, like this is exactly how a system crash would go down in a high-pressure hospital. Then Goodwin finds out that Dr. Lennox is out and asks Archer to cover the ED. This man just lost his ex-wife, and he still steps up. That’s Archer for you,  he doesn’t slow down, he doesn’t let things show. But underneath all of that, you can tell he’s barely holding it together. It’s like he’s burying himself in work because if he stops for even a second, the grief will catch up. One of the standout cases this episode was Milo, a 12-year-old boy who had a heart transplant not too long ago. He comes in after what looks like a panic attack, but the more the team talks to him, the more it becomes clear that it’s deeper than that. Milo is convinced that the heart doesn’t belong in his body, he says it talks to him and that it’s angry. At first, everyone assumes it’s anxiety and stress from swimming for the first time since his heart transplant, his parents are in the middle of a nasty divorce and can barely be civil around each other. That’s when Dr. Charles starts thinking about something called cellular memory. It’s a controversial theory, but basically, it suggests that organ recipients can carry some emotional imprint from their donor. And honestly? The timing and triggers made it hard to ignore. In the middle of all this, a pregnant woman named Laura comes in after getting an electric shock at home. She’s mostly worried about the baby, but a scan reveals something else, a mass on her right ovary. It seems to be growing which raises the concern for cancer. Dr. Asher calls in her OB, they go through the scans, and together with Archer, they have to walk Laura through a really difficult decision. The safest time to operate is now, during her second trimester, but that comes with serious risks. Laura’s instinct is to wait, to protect the pregnancy, even if it means putting herself in danger. It leads to some tension between Asher and Archer, who aren’t exactly on the same page about how much they should push her. As for Milo, things come to a head when Archer decides to reach out to the donor’s mom, even though she’d initially said she didn’t want contact. Her name is Heather, and at first, she wants nothing to do with it. The grief is still too fresh. But Archer explains what Milo is going through, the guilt, the fear, the confusion  and she agrees to meet him. Their meeting was easily one of the most moving moments of the entire episode. Milo tells her he doesn’t feel like he deserves Mackenzie’s heart. Heather listens and gently tells him that Mackenzie was her daughter and she was smart and strong and had a temper too. Heather explains that Mackenzie died in a drowning accident, and suddenly everything clicks for Milo. His issues happened in a pool. It’s this eerie, emotional moment where everything makes sense, and you can almost see the weight start to lift off of him. Heather tells him Mackenzie would’ve wanted him to live, and in that moment, you can see something shift in Milo. It’s like he finally lets himself believe that he’s allowed to be here and accept Mackenzie’s heart.  CHICAGO MED -- "The Book of Archer" Episode 1017 -- Pictured: (l-r) Lorena Diaz as Nurse Doris, Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) Meanwhile, there’s a more quiet, grounded story building with Maggie. She’s being encouraged to run for a leadership role in the nurses’ union, something that makes total sense, given how respected she is. But she’s unsure, as always putting everyone else first. Then she has a really real conversation with Archer. He opens up about his grief, how he keeps showing up even when he feels like falling apart, and Maggie listens. He tells her that sometimes you just have to do the thing that scares you because it’s worth it. That moment between is very touching and way out of character for Archer. So simple, but honest, two people who carry way more than they let on, lifting each other just a little. Laura eventually decides to go through with the surgery, and thankfully, it goes well. Both she and her baby make it through, and Dr. Asher seems genuinely hopeful that she’ll carry to term. It’s one of the few truly hopeful moments in the episode tonight.  And finally, there’s this small but meaningful moment between Archer and Sean at the end. After ignoring his dad’s messages, Sean finally picks up. He says his mom wasn’t perfect, but she always loved him, and that’s something she and Archer shared. You can feel the shift,  no grand gestures, no over-the-top reconciliation, just the beginning of something healing.  And that’s really what this episode was about — change. The kind that doesn’t happen all at once, the kind that’s messy and slow and painful. But also the kind that starts with just showing up. And in a world where everything feels chaotic, sometimes that’s the bravest thing you can do.

La La Anthony is headed back to our television screens with a new pilot. The mogul has partnered with Hulu that will see her new pilot come to life with the help of her best friend Kim Kardashian.  Anthony will star and executive produce the series titled Group Chat , which is being sold as a comedy based on her best-selling The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness . Creator of black-ish and its spin-off series, Kenya Barris, will assist in the making of the series and executive-produce alongside Adam Kassan and Kim Kardashian. There are big names behind the project and Hulu is hoping to cash in on their popularity.  Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group and Karey Burke, President of 20th Television said together that, “Kim is a multi-hyphenate in every sense of the word, who has her finger on the pulse of the zeitgeist while simultaneously helping to define it. Her success in television with our teams — from  The Kardashians  to American Horror Story: Delicate  — coupled with her ability to capture the imaginations of millions, puts her in the unique position to develop and produce stories that will undoubtedly pierce the culture.” referring to Kim Kardashian’s overall deal.  The logline reads, “Five fly, successful women in their 40s who have conquered L.A. and seemingly have it all. But behind their picture perfect lives is a secret group chat where the real drama unfolds. In their world, the truth is messier, more unfiltered, and juicier than anyone could imagine.” La La Anthony is a well known figure in the Black community. From her days of hosting video countdowns and reality competitions for love, La La Anthony has built herself an empire and is more than just the former wife of an NBA star. Her and her ex-husband Carmelo Anthony are building generational wealth for their son. From VJ to actress and now executive producer making things happen behind the scenes as well as on screen, it appears that the sky is the limit for La La Anthony. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

The whiplash of storylines continue in an all new episode of The Rookie . A lot was going and by the time we got to the halfway point, it felt like I was watching a completely different episode.  For starters, what was Wesley’s case about? I know the name play was meant to make it seem like it was a joke (and I was hoping it was, but no they were serious), but they were serious. It just felt like this case was randomly placed in the episode that I had a hard time focusing on it. Wesley calling Angela his bestie though? I love that. I wish we could see more of the Wopez love this season (and not be left with crumbs of pictures from deleted scenes).  Nolan finds out that he has a new rookie for the day. Another stunt I thought was meant to be an April fools joke, but no, Connor Craig was a transfer that Grey forgot to tell Nolan about. The way the shift was going, I was certain this was Grey pulling a prank pretending like he wasn’t, this poor rookie couldn’t drive, wasn’t well trained when it came to writing a citation/ticket, and failed to back Nolan up at a domestic dispute. This had to be a joke, right? THE ROOKIE – “April Fools” – An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos. Meanwhile, John’s T.O. skills are tested, Wesley is assigned a challenging case, and Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team. TUESDAY, APRIL 1 (9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Mike Taing) DAVID GRIDLEY, NATHAN FILLION Nolan goes to Cooper’s old T.O. and facts check everything, but also tells him that he shouldn’t have been taking it easy on Cooper’s training because being unprepared in the field is an easy way to get someone killed. It was a tough shift with Cooper, however, he redeemed himself at the end. Grey made it known that he was doing a great job, but thought he’d thrive better in a slower station and had him transferred. I’m still having trouble seeing Nolan as a good T.O., is that bad? The promo for this episode gave the sense that there was going to be complete chaos similar to that of the movie The Purge  where crime of all kinds is legal for a set amount of hours. This was the result of a social media intern who sought revenge on Tim after she was let go for posting April fools pranks on the LAPD twitter account (I’m not calling it the other thing, sorry). What upset me is that this part of the episode didn’t happen until halfway through – I wish they would’ve focused more on this and had this storyline set up earlier in the episode. I was on the edge of my seat when this part came on.  Mixed into all of this was a domestic violence situation with a couple we met early on in the season. Anita, a friend of James (Nyla’s husband), and her husband, Teddy, fight a lot. He gets violent when he drinks (remember how he was at the Gala? Talk about a foreshadow). This didn’t feel like a story that should’ve come and gone so quickly and it probably would’ve fit best in another episode. Am I alone in thinking this? It was a great build up to this point, but the execution felt so quickly. Teddy has an altercation with Cooper and Nolan and gets himself arrested. Anita goes to bail him out the next day and he’s less than grateful for this and is completely disrespectful to her. You can tell Anita was fed up, which makes what happens next inevitable. Teddy is found killed and Anita is the obvious suspect. She tried to run but was caught (not shown and I feel like it should’ve been) and that’s the close of that case (for now?).  What is going on between Tim and Lucy? Another bit that I was certain would be an April fools gimmick (like one of them was dreaming or something – I don’t know) but no, this really happened too. How is it that these two went from together and happy to constantly arguing and Tim breaking up with Lucy to friends with benefits on Lucy’s terms? I am trying hard to trust the vision here, but I don’t see the direction. Look, Lucy I don’t blame you girl, do what you feel is right for you, however, if you’re going to set boundaries then be firm in them. If you say you want to focus on the Sergeants exam, maybe giving your ex who broke your heart a hall pass isn’t the best  way to go about it?  We got close to them having a real conversation about what each of them are feeling and then that all goes away. I need them to circle back on it at some point before this season is over. It’s the best way for them to start a relationship again without any past baggage.  What’d you think of the episode? I think I covered everything, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on last night’s episode of The Rookie .

Abbott Elementary delivered another hysterical episode this week and included another Philly native special guest.  Now that the District has taken away all of Abbott Elementary’s shiny new things that the golf course gave them to keep quiet aka a bribe the quirky staff have to find a way to raise money. The laptops do not work and the gym roof is leaking causing water to get in and interrupt the day. The school is back to their old problems and the good life was nice while it lasted.  So in order to raise money for the school, Janine has the idea for a free car wash and to rely on the tips to raise the money. Barbara hilariously lets it be known that she does not buff anything except her nails. On top of the car wash, it is an open house for the parents who are going to want to address some things with Gregory now that he is interim principal.  Gregory being Gregory does not like confrontation and has a way to avoid it at all costs. His secretary clowning him the whole time was comedy gold. Gregory is bombarded with parents' complaints and concerns and a few compliments. He is confronted by Amber (who he is able to fend off with compliments) and Darnell. Darnell is upset Jabari's grade is spelling went from an A+ to an A (seriously) and blames Gregory. He is able to calm Darnell down by reminding him they both are on Team Jabari and everything will be fine.  Ava comes by the car wash which is not doing well in donations so she says check the list in her office for people that will donate a lot of money. Turns out they are drug dealers and Barbara does not want to keep the money so Ava decides to lift the cease and desist on the use of Ava Fest and brings it to the fundraiser. Everyone pitches in and Ava was able to get Philly native Jill Scott to perform.  Ava lets Janine know in a soft moment that she misses her job and the school. Even though her speaking engagements bring her money she is not fulfilled. Janine lets her know that they can come up with a plan to get Ava her job back. I like when Ava and Janine come together and there is not any shade. I love seeing them lift each other up. (Disney/Gilles Mingasson) JANELLE JAMES, QUINTA BRUNSON The episode ends Mr. Johnson hilariously being the super fan of Jill Scott and shows her a shrine he made for her in the janitor’s closet.  How will they get Ava’s job back? What did you think of the episode? Drop a comment and remember to vote in our poll.

Animation Domination is going strong on FOX. The network has announced that American Dad! will be returning to the network now that TBS will basically be shutting down and the announcements did not stop there. The network renewed Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons and American Dad! for four seasons each.   Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network, said in a statement Wednesday, “This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation and the brilliant creators – that goes double for Seth this time around — and incredible voices behind these contemporary classics.”   With this renewal each show will have an additional sixty episodes (each episode being a half hour). The Simpsons  will be at Season 40,  Bob’s Burgers  at Season 19,  Family Guy  at Season 27 and  American Dad!  at Season 23 going into 2029. Sheesh. Fans of these animated shows must be ecstatic.   Personally, I used to love Family Guy but feel the newer episodes do not live up to the older seasons. I have not watched in a while so perhaps the series is back on track to what I am used to from Seth McFarland. Family Guy premiered on January 31, 1999 and was canceled a few times at Fox before finally becoming secure and a hit for the network.   We all know about The Simpsons, which originally aired in 1987 and apparently is very lucrative for Jennifer Tilly (if you know, you know). Bob’s Burgers launched on Fox on January 1, 2011. At this point we need a mega crossover with all the animated shows.   So, what do you think of this news? Are you happy American Dad! lives on with the rest of Animation Domination? Drop a comment and let us know your thoughts and vote in our poll.

We finally have a teaser for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and it could not be better. We also know that the new season will be dropping sometime this summer thanks to Paramount Plus giving a sneak peek.   The teaser was full of retro looks from the 70s, giving the vibe of the original series that took us the final frontier. The costumes look foxy baby with a hint at a murder mystery. The teaser was also Kirk heavy, (now all the scenes could be from the season premiere to be fair) indicating he may be playing a bigger role this season. He does eventually have to take over as Captain of the Enterprise. Will Pike retire or be killed off is the bigger question.   We also got a glimpse into some romantic relationships. Spock and Chapel have definitely progressed in their relationship. Uhura seemed to be enjoying her companion at a bar and is the doctor going to be getting some attention this season as well because he is long overdue for a little tender, love and care. Anyone else still holding out hope for a Spock and Uhura romance per the films or am I on an island alone here?   Kirk and Scotty building on their friendship is all I needed to see to let me know that the series is gearing up for the iconic crew of the Enterprise to take us even further. One of the more fun storylines last season was the crossover with the animated series set in the same universe, Star Trek: Lower Decks which has concluded.   Based on this short teaser, this season looks to be equally enjoyable. Check out the teaser below and let us know your thoughts. Are you excited for this new season or have you moved on? Drop a comment.

Government Cheese starring David Oyelowo and Simone Missick is the latest series from AppleTV+ which is enjoying success with titles like The Studio and Severance. So needless to say I was excited to dive into this new series with two actors I consider to be heavy hitters. “A newly released ex-convict, Hampton Chambers, struggles to leave his criminal past behind and reconnect with his family, all while grappling with frequent, inexplicable moments of divine intervention,” per the logline for the series.  For those unaware, a little history lesson on the term “government cheese” which refers to back in the 1980s when the United States government had an abundance of processed cheese and distributed it as a part of the welfare program. Participants of the welfare program started using the term to refer to the government and getting money, not just actual cheese. That does not have too much to do with the series but I felt a little backstory would put things in perspective.  The series from the first episode goes into overdrive trying to stand out and be different than any other series on but the problem with that is the viewer becomes lost and confused. Are we watching a drama, comedy, fantasy or period piece? It is a quirky and different series, I give the writers credit there. The shifts in the writing are erratic, and while I can appreciate the creativity from the writers, it ultimately takes away from the show's ability to establish a cohesive story. In one scene in the pilot episode, I could not tell if the main character Hampton was dreaming, having a nervous breakdown or if the things happening to him in jail were real. The scene left me feeling unsure of how to comprehend what was happening. The ambiguity in the writing leaves a lot of room for confusion, and not in a way positive way, if possible at all. Where the writing and the plot lacks, the acting makes up for it. Oyelowo and Missick do a wonderful job with the material that they are given. This is a very different role for Missick that we are used to seeing. Her last role was the lead on the series All Rise where she played a Judge in Los Angeles. The support cast and big name guest stars also shine. Unfortunately, even with the noteworthy performances, I was ultimately unimpressed.  All 10 episodes of Government Cheese drop on AppleTV+ on April 16.