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A&E Family Lockup (Premiere) at 10pm
AMC+: Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story (Premiere)
HULU: Imported (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Barbie Mysteries (Premiere)
NETFLIX: My Life With the Walter Boys (Premiere)
The Walt Disney Co. is suing Sling TV for including Disney’s networks without permission in new short-term “passes” that offer access to its full channel bundle for as little as $4.99 a day. Disney claims Sling violated their license agreement by launching these mini-bundles without consultation, potentially disrupting traditional pay-TV contracts that typically require month-long commitments.
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NPR announced that starting September 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of “All Things Considered,” while continuing as host of NPR’s daily news podcast Consider This. Detrow has served as weekend host of “All Things Considered” since May 2023, covering major stories such as the attempted assassination of President Trump—a report that earned an Edward R. Murrow Award.
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Ahead of the release of Season 3’s eighth episode of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Prime Video issued a public reminder to fans to tone down online behavior. In a statement shared via the show’s official TikTok account, Amazon expressed disappointment over recent bullying and even death threats aimed at cast members, including Gavin Casalegno. The platform emphasized that while the story is fictional, the actors are real people. With just three episodes left in the series, tensions in the fanbase have escalated, prompting the streamer to once again urge respectful engagement as the finale approaches.
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COZI TV has acquired the digital broadcast rights to the acclaimed sitcom “George Lopez.” The Emmy Award-winning series will debut on COZI TV with a special 16-hour Labor Day marathon on Monday, September 1, starting at 8a ET. Beginning Tuesday, September 2, the show will air regularly from 10p to 12a ET and 2p to 4p ET as part of COZI’s comedy lineup, which includes “The King of Queens,” “Frasier,” and “Married… With Children.”
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Pluto TV is teaming up with CBS for its largest full-season preview campaign to date. Beginning in September, viewers can stream full recent seasons of six CBS originals for free including “Matlock”, “Watson,” “NCIS: Origins,” “Elsbeth” (Season 2), “Fire Country” (Season 3) and “Ghosts” (Season 4). It’s the first time Pluto TV will offer full seasons of multiple CBS shows at once, expanding on its usual “Latest Episodes” feature that provides the four most recent episodes post-broadcast.
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The upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff “Y: Marshals” has finalized its main cast, adding “Yellowstone” alums Gil Birmingham (“Thomas Rainwater”), Brecken Merrill (“Tate”) and Mo Brings Plenty (“Mo”) alongside lead Luke Grimes, who reprises his role as Kayce Dutton. New series regulars include Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos and Tatanka Means, with Brett Cullen joining in a recurring role. The series follows Kayce as he joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit, merging his cowboy roots and Navy SEAL training to deliver justice in Montana.
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Steve Pemberton will play villainous media mogul Rupert Murdoch in drama series “The Hack”, from ITV and Stan about the phone-hacking scandal that brought down Murdoch’s News of the World.
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Prime Video and Warner Bros. Television are developing a limited series based on the Karen Read trial, with Elizabeth Banks set to star and executive produce. Inspired by the Karen podcast from Wondery and Law & Crime, the show explores the high-profile case that divided the nation after a Boston police officer was found dead in the snow. David E. Kelley will serve as an executive producer of the series.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced 22 new TV projects approved through California’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program. This marks the first round of credits since the program’s July expansion, which more than doubled available funding and led to a nearly 400% surge in applications. The selected projects are expected to generate $1.1 billion in spending across the state. The lineup includes 15 new series, five renewals, and two relocating productions, like Tom Segura’s “Bad Thoughts,” moving from Texas. New titles include a Hulu drama from “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman, a new HBO series from Larry David, and CBS Studios’ “NCIS: Origins” and “S.W.A.T. EXILES.”
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“Password”, the Jimmy Fallon and Keke Palmer-hosted game show, has been renewed by NBC for a third season. “We’re taking it to another level this season,” said Fallon and Palmer, adding, “It’s the only show where you get to lock eyes with a total stranger and think, ‘OK, based on absolutely nothing, we’re going to bet that you understand that when one of us says ‘fluffy,’ we mean ‘pillow.’”
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John Malkovich has been added as a series regular to the season 2 cast of “Bad Monkey” on Apple TV+. The show, which stars Vince Vaughn — also an executive producer — will welcome Malkovich as Spencer, the head of a South Florida criminal organization.
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Netflix has set October 3 as the premiere date for “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” the third chapter in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true crime anthology. Charlie Hunnam takes on the role of the notorious serial killer at the center of the series.
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The second season of The Weather Channel’s hit documentary series, “TIMBER TITANS,” premieres Sunday, September 7, at 8p/7c. Filmed in the wilderness of British Columbia, this series follows logging crews as they face extreme weather, dangerous terrain and high-stakes challenges to responsibly harvest timber.
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Season 10 of Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean” premieres on Monday, September 29 at 8p ET/PT. Set in Barcelona, Spain, the series welcomes back Capt. Sandy Yawn and Chief Stew Aesha Scott and their crew.
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Hearst Media Production Group is launching a new series, “Lucky Dog: Down Under”, premiering October 4 on CBS. Hosted by Emmy-winning animal trainer Brandon McMillan, the show follows Australian shelter dogs as they move from rescue to loving homes. Airing on weekend mornings as part of CBS WKND, it joins the Lucky Dog franchise, which has rescued over 200 dogs since 2013 and earned multiple awards.
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The second season of “Great Kills,” the dark comedy/mockumentary-style series starring Eric Roberts, Bai Ling and Cathy Moriarty, will be released on Tuesday, September 2. All episodes will be available on Tubi on Monday, September 1, and Roku and FAWSOME on September 2.
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This season of New York’s News 12 “Revealed” takes viewers on a journey through the Tri-state’s iconic landmarks and hidden treasures, uncovering the history, legends and cultural impact of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Each episode shares the stories that have shaped the region. The new season premieres Wednesday, September 3 at 9:30p ET, with encore airings Fridays at 8:30p ET.
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TNT Sports kicks off its inaugural season of Big 12 football with Arizona hosting Hawaii on Saturday, August 30, at 10:30p. ET, airing across TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. Pregame coverage begins at 10p with analysts Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes and Victor Cruz, alongside host Adam Lefkoe. Leading into the game, “XII Uncovered,” premieres at 9:30 p.m., offering an all-access look at Arizona football. The weekly preview show “Inside the 12” debuts Thursday, August 28, at 7p on truTV and HBO Max. Additional coverage and original content will be featured across Bleacher Report’s platforms. TNT Sports will also broadcast two First Round College Football Playoff games later this year.
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ESPN and The Walt Disney Company have unveiled their 2025-26 NHL regular season schedule, featuring 100 exclusive games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, and Hulu — all accessible via the ESPN App. The season kicks off Tuesday, October 7, with an NHL Opening Night tripleheader. “The Point,” ESPN’s NHL studio show, also returns that day at 4p ET. Fan-favorite “Frozen Frenzy” is back on Tuesday, October 28 with all 32 teams in action. In addition to the exclusive games, over 1,050 out-of-market matchups will be available through NHL Power Play on the ESPN App, offering customizable commentary and full game replays throughout the season.
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TNT Sports enters its fifth season of “NHL on TNT” with its most expansive schedule yet, featuring 72 regular season games and marquee matchups throughout the 2025-26 season. Coverage begins Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30p ET. The season will include live games on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Sunday afternoon games in spring, the annual Thanksgiving Showdown on November 28 (Rangers vs. Bruins), and the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic on January 2. TNT will also air the Stanley Cup Playoffs through the Conference Finals, spotlighting the league’s biggest stars and rivalries all season long.
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According to new data from CivicScience, 35% of sports fans plan to subscribe to a new streaming service this fall and winter specifically to watch sports — adding to an already crowded field of subscriptions. One-third of fans already hold three or more sports streaming services, with younger viewers especially likely to stack platforms. While new subscribers skew under 45, one in five are over that age. Paramount+ and HBO Max see notable overrepresentation among heavy sports streamers, and while over half of sports-specific subscribers cancel after a season, 70% of those likely to subscribe this fall say they keep services year-round.
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Boston Red Sox viewership on NESN has surged to its highest levels since 2021, driven by strong fan engagement during the team’s playoff push. The network saw a 46% increase in household ratings this season, with NESN 360 viewership soaring — unique viewers are up 177% and subscriptions up 111% compared to August 2024. August alone delivered six of the top 10 most-watched games in NESN 360 history, with a 6% rise in average HH ratings from July and a 24% year-over-year streaming increase. Viewership among adults 25-54 was especially strong, up 23% from July and 123% year-over-year.
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