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The 'Ted Lasso' breakout star you need to know
Nick Mohammed steps up his game in Season 2.
Five TV shows to check out (and avoid) this week
Our critics' guide on what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend
These shows are new, but not all of them are worth seeing.
Tom Ewell had an itch to be in his own TV show
Q: I recall a sitcom that hit the airwaves during the late 1950s. The main character was a man named Tom. He was the only…
Out on DVD July 27: 'A Quiet Place Part II' and 'Every Breath You Take'
Out Tuesday• "A Quiet Place Part II"• "American Gods: Season 3"• "Every Breath You Take"• "Joey & Ella"• "Keeping Faith: Series 3"• "Midnight in the…
Louis C.K. sells out in first of three nights in return to Minneapolis
The comic is performing at Acme Comedy Co. through Saturday.
Minnesota topiary artist makes the cut in new Martha Stewart show
An Eden Prairie woman who landed a spot in the new HGTV series "Clipped" must wow Martha Stewart.
Nielsen ratings: NBA, MLB are big winners
"Wrath of Man" tops movie rentals list.
TV viewers will experience an Olympics like no other
When U.S. athletes win medals, NBC hopes to connect them immediately via satellite with family members and friends.
Light and silly 'Wellington Paranormal' stays true to its New Zealand character
Creator Jemaine Clement purposefully went for a light and silly series.
'Dexter' returns for short series
Q: Can you give me any information on the return of "Dexter"? My husband is a huge fan.A: It will be back, as a 10-episode…
Late, lamented 'Ed' isn't on any platform
Q: One of my favorite shows was "Ed" in the early 2000s, starring Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Justin Long, etc. Is this show streaming anywhere?…
Our TV critic reviews the five buzziest shows of the week
'Schmigadoon!'Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key play a couple whose rocky relationship gets tested when they're trapped in a city engaged in an ongoing musical. Broadway…
Out on video July 20: 'Spiral' and 'Dream Horse'
Out Tuesday• "Spiral"• "Dream Horse"• "Jakob's Wife"• "Die in a Gunfight":• "Feral State"• "Gangs of London: Season 1"• "Initiation"• "Shameless• "Star Trek Discovery: Season 3"•…
Nielsen ratings: NBA finals net top spots
Here are the top 20 broadcast TV shows for the week of July 5-11 (Monday to Sunday), based on the number of viewers, according to…
New series from Paul McCartney, Rick Rubin offers a fresh take on Beatles history
A new docuseries focuses on the long and winding road to musical excellence.
Our critics' guide to what to watch (and avoid) on TV this weekend
Critics pick the buzziest shows and movies to watch on TV this weekend.
Richard Dean Anderson of 'MacGyver' starred on other shows
Q: I am enjoying reruns of the original "MacGyver" TV series. What can you tell me about Richard Dean Anderson? I don't believe he did…
'Downton' music a combo of old and new
Q: Please tell me the name of the waltz played in the "Downton Abbey" movie where the king and queen and the family are all…
Out on video July 13: 'Mortal Kombat'
Out Tuesday"A Cinderella Story: Starstruck""Held""Mortal Kombat""No Man's Land""Separation""Wrath of Man""The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run""A Soldier's Story 2: Return From the Dead": A sequel…