Comedy on TV Tonight: ‘Men in Trees’ Ends
June 11, 2008 by Chandra
Under One Roof
Moose Crossing: Winston gets a visit from an old friend and is shocked to learn the person is now a woman instead of a man.. [8pm EST/MyNetworkTV]
Men in Trees
Taking the Lead: As the First Annual Elmo Talent Show gets closer and closer, Jack is not too thrilled when Marin decides to spend part of her large book advance on a lavish treat for him, Jane becomes frustrated with Sam’s cheapness, Sara finds herself fantasizing about men other than Eric, and Patrick tries to hook up with Annie again. This is the last episode, so watch and enjoy if you’re a fan. [10pm EST/ABC/Series Finale]
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne
How Do You Spell… It’s All About Me: Jazmine wins a spelling bee, and Curtis has issues when he learns Ella has been secretly getting in shape with a personal trainer. [10pm EST/TBS]
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne
And… Cut!: Ella suddenly decides that nobody in the family can use electronic devices, and C.J. discovers that he’s adopted. [10:30pm EST/TBS]
Comedy on TV Tonight: ‘Men in Trees’ Returns from Hiatus
May 28, 2008 by Chandra
Under One Roof
Say Cheese: Shocker! On the next episode, Calvster gets a job but learns his new boss is up to no good when it comes to old compromising photos of his niece Ashley. [8pm EST/MyNetworkTV]
Men in Trees
New Dogs, Old Tricks: Anne Heche’s dramedy is off hiatus, and tonight’s installment is the first of just three remaining episodes before the series ends forever. Marin’s progress on her book is derailed when Jack brings her four puppies when he returns from his new professor gig in Anchorage, and Annie begins to suspect she has feelings for Ivan as she oversees auditions for Elmo’s First Annual Talent Show. [10pm EST/ABC]
Mind of Mencia
Episode 402: Resourceful Carlos comes up a with a new service for celebrity drug addicts (that’s gotta be good!). [10:30pm EST/Comedy Central]
At the Upfronts: ABC 2008-2009 Comedy Slate
May 15, 2008 by Chandra
NOTE: Pictures indicate series currently covered at Comedy Centric
Good to Go
According to Jim — 18 Episodes
Eli Stone — 13 Episodes
Pushing Daisies — Full Order
Samantha Who? — Full Order
- Boston Legal — 13 Episodes, Final Season
- Desperate Housewives — Full Order
- Dirty Sexy Money — Full Order
- Ugly Betty — Full Order
On the Way
Scrubs — 18 Episodes, Final Season, Relocating from NBC
- The Goode Family — Half-Hour Animated Series, 13 Episodes
Given the Ax
- Big Shots
- Carpoolers
- Cashmere Mafia
- Cavemen
- Men in Trees
- Miss/Guided
- Notes from the Underbelly
Notable Comedy TV Thru 4-20-08
April 21, 2008 by Chandra
Monday | April 21
- The Big Bang Theory: Roseanne’s Sara Gilbert makes another guest appearance as Leslie Winkle on The Bat Jar Conjecture. [8pm EST/CBS]
- How I Met Your Mother: A new Robin Sparkles video premieres on Sandcastles in the Sand, and James Van Der Beek guest stars. [8:30pm EST/CBS]
- Two and a Half Men: Both Jane Lynch and Emmanuelle Vaugier drop by to resurrect their previous roles on the ridiculously titled Rough Night in Hump Junction. [9pm EST/CBS]
Tuesday | April 22
- According to Jim: Younger viewers especially will probably appreciate the guest-star turns of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody twins Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse on I Drink Your Milkshake. [8pm EST/ABC]
- Reaper: Nice. Not only does the series resume new episodes, but previous guests Ken Marino and Michael Ian Black are back on Rebellion. The Devil had better watch out! [9pm EST/The CW]
Wednesday | April 23
- Back to You: Lovely, lovely, lovely living legend Diahann Carroll lends her beautiful presence to Hug & Tell. [8:30pm EST/Fox]
- Men in Trees: The dramedy airs its last new episode before going on hiatus until May 28. [10pm EST/ABC]
Thursday | April 24
- Ugly Betty: Fresh episodes finally kick back in. [8pm EST/ABC]
- 30 Rock: Chris Parnell, Rip Torn, and Will Arnett are all onboard for Succession. Keep in mind that the sitcom has also switched time slots with Scrubs. [9:31pm EST/NBC]
Saturday | April 26
- Drew Hastings: Irked and Miffed: A comedy special for standup lovers. [11pm EST/Comedy Central]
Sunday | April 27
- Aliens in America: After over a month of repeats, new episodes start back up with The Muslim Card. [8:30pm EST/The CW]
ABC Comedy Series Post-Strike
February 24, 2008 by Chandra
According to Jim
- Currently airing its 18-episode seventh season
- Has not been renewed for an eighth season
Big Shots
- Will not return
- Last new episode aired on January 24
- Complete first season has 11 episodes (11 aired)
- CANCELED on February 12
Boston Legal
- Returns April 8 with 6 new episodes planned
- Last new episode aired on February 19
- Complete fourth season will have 20 episodes
- Has not been renewed for a fifth season
Carpoolers
- Currently airing its 13-episode first season
- Has not been renewed for a second season
Cashmere Mafia
- Completed its first season on February 20
- Complete first season has 7 episodes instead of 13 ordered
- Has not been renewed for a second season
Cavemen
- Will not return
- Last new episode aired on November 13
- Complete first season has 13 episodes (6 aired)
- CANCELED on February 12