A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star. David Bianculli
Catherine O'Hara, who starred in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' dies at 71 O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992. Mandalit del Barco
Netflix reboots 'Star Search' Netflix's "Star Search" reboot features host Anthony Anderson and judges Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen. The original helped propel stars like Beyoncé and Britney Spears. Chloe Veltman
Mel Brooks delights in mixing horrible taste with lavish production numbers Brooks is the subject of a new two-part HBO documentary, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! TV critic David Bianculli reviews the documentary, plus we listen back to archival interviews with Brooks. Terry Gross
Remember 'Star Search'? Netflix is rebooting it, and this time you're the judge The streamer's revamp of the 1980s-'90s talent show lets global viewers vote in real time, with almost instant results. Chloe Veltman
'Starfleet Academy' brings a modern sheen to the 'Star Trek' universe Viewers without any Star Trek expertise can enjoy the new adventures out of context. But there are echoes and Easter eggs throughout this Paramount+ series, for those who catch them. David Bianculli
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is 'Game of Thrones' for the haters There are no dragons, no maps and no internecine family trees in this Game of Thrones prequel about an underdog knight and his would-be squire. Glen Weldon
'Hijack' and 'The Night Manager' continue to thrill in their second seasons Idris Elba returns as the world's most unlucky traveler in Season 2 of the Apple TV series Hijack. And Tom Hiddleston is back as a hotel worker/intelligence agent in The Night Manager on Prime Video. John Powers
After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels 'right at home' in 'The Pitt' After 11 seasons on ER, Wyle is producing, writing and starring in The Pitt. Now in Season 2, the series has earned praise for its depiction of emergency medicine. Originally broadcast April 21, 2025. Dave Davies
Doctors says 'The Pitt' reflects the gritty realities of medicine today The Pitt is back for a new run, evoking the tensions health care providers face in the U.S. today. Here's what one doctor says to watch out for this season. Michal Ruprecht