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America's Best (season 1)

*America's Best* is a reality talent show. The show is hosted by Stephen Colbert. The winner receives $250,000 and the ability to return the following season as a guest judge. Camila Cabello, Drake, Ed Sheeran, and Carrie Underwood are the weekly judges, while each week has a mystery guest judge. Fifty singers from fifty states perform a song, and the best move on. In the second phase, the singers perform against each other until a top 12 is formed. From then on, live shows decide who moves on and who wins overall. The television audience helps to decide who advances.

Bethany Newman was announced as the winner of the first season.
Piece by Piece

**Piece by Piece** is an ABC family drama series that premiered on September 25, 2011 and concluded on May 7, 2017. The series aired 96 episodes over the course of six seasons. After airing in the Sunday at 10 pm slot for its first season, following *Desperate Housewives*, it moved into the 9 pm slot on the same night, where it aired following *Once Upon a Time* for the next five seasons.

## Cast

* Patrick Dempsey as Mark McCallister
* Julie Bowen as Kate McCallister
* Linda Cardellini as Anna Evans
* Tom Everett Scott as Chris Turner
* Tracee Ellis Ross as Julie Turner
* Emma Dumont as Taylor McCallister
* Colin Ford as Jake McCallister
* Nolan Gould as Shawn McCallister
* Lizzy Greene as Liv McCallister
* Maya Hawke as Aubrey McCallister
* Lorenzo James Henrie as Brady Turner
* Alexa Rose Steele as Lyla Turner (seasons 1-3; recurring season 5; guest season 4)
* David Mazouz as Kyle Turner
* Matthew Rhys as Greg McCallister (seasons 2-5; guest season 1)
* Katey Sagal as Katherine McCallister (seasons 2-5; recurring season 1)
* Mark Harmon as Dave McCallister (season 2; recurring season 1; guest season 5)
* Joshua Jackson as Isaac Durban (seasons 3-4; recurring season 2; guest season 6)
* Minka Kelly as Kayla Foster (seasons 3-5; recurring season 2)
* as Morena Vasquez (seasons 3-5; guest season 2)
* as Diego Vasquez (seasons 3-5; guest season 2)
* as Emily Hale (seasons 4-5; recurring seasons 2-3)
* as Tyler Durban (seasons 4-5; recurring seasons 2-3)

## Reception

*Piece by Piece* was acclaimed by critics, being named as one of the best television series of the 2010s. It was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series every year at the Emmys, with its cast being nominated most years as well.
United (TV series)

***United*** is an American streaming television series released on Netflix. The series premiered on July 15, 2016 and initially follows seven individuals from around the world who discover their greater destiny and eventually become united against a threat. As the series progresses, more characters are introduced while the endgame of the series approaches. The series has been renewed for a fifth and final season, which is scheduled to be released in late 2021.

*United* has received acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The series has been praised for its cast, specifically their performances and diversity, writing, production value, and themes. The series has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

## Cast

* Edi Gathegi as Jenson Knight; a British architect who is married with two kids.
* Ryan Guzman as Diego Peña; a Mexican boxer whose pregnant fiancée is murdered.
* Mélanie Laurent as Anna Lambert; a French model with a declining career.
* Zachary Levi as Nick Peterson; an aspiring actor who is a divorced father of four.
* Elizabeth Olsen as Victoria Roberts; a housewife raising an infant who longs for more.
* Sean Quan as Li Jun; a young boy living in China with his adoptive parents.
* Lisa Vicari as Sabine Ziegler; a German teenage girl who has a troubled past.
* Guillaume Canet as Raphaël Lambert; Anna's husband, a wealthy businessman.
* Cody Christian as Bobby Peterson; Nick's teenage son and Maya's twin brother.
* Natalia Dyer as Maya Peterson; Nick's teenage daughter and Bobby's twin sister.
* Shiloh Fernandez as Pedro Peña; Diego's brother, a police officer.
* Laura Haddock as Erin Knight; Jenson's stay-at-home wife and mother of two.
* Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Conner Benton; an American who moves to Germany and meets Sabine.
* Marwan Kenzari as Alexander Roberts; Victoria's controlling husband.
* Tony Leung as Li Wei; Li Jun's adoptive father, an accountant.
* Françoise Yip as Li Xiu; Li Jun's adoptive mother, a schoolteacher.
Pilot (Circle of Life)

**Pilot** is the first episode of the first season of NBC's *Circle of Life*. It premiered on September 21, 2015 and is the first episode of the series overall.

## Synopsis

Bonnie McDaniel was born on July 9, 1956. Her life was filled with many ups and downs, including her move to Fort Smith, Arkansas while going into middle school in 1968, living in Murphysboro, Illinois in 1988, and having a successful married life in 2008.

## Cast

### **Starring**

#### **1968**

* Lizzy Greene as Bonnie McDaniel
* Peyton List as Deborah McDaniel
* Noah Jupe as Mark McDaniel
* Jeté Laurence as Karen McDaniel
* Charlie Weber as Larry McDaniel
* Judy Greer as Wilma McDaniel

#### **1988**

* Maggie Grace as Bonnie Sander
* Analeigh Ashford as Karen Ruth
* John David Washington as Eddie Ruth
* Asher Angel as Michael Sander
* Nico Dowd as Billy Sander

#### **2008**

* Maggie Grace as Bonnie Newman
* Paul Reiser as Dan Newman
* Zachary Levi as Michael McDaniel
* Gal Gadot as Ann McDaniel
* Alexa PenaVega as Vanessa Sander

## Trivia

* In Live+Same Day ratings, the episode averaged 10.30 million viewers and a 2.9/14 18-49 rating/share. In DVR ratings from the next seven days, the episode acquired 3.60 million viewers and a 1.1 18-49 rating, so overall the episode was viewed by 13.90 million viewers and received a 4.0 in the demo.
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

***Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow*** is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from September 17, 2014 to March 17, 2020, concluding after six seasons and 108 episodes. The series chronicled the McCallister family, ranging from the 1960s to the 2020s. The cast was made up of an ensemble, including Carrie Fisher (prior to her death in 2016), Gary Cole, Eliza Dushku, Izabela Vidovic, Corey Stoll, Milo Ventimiglia, Michelle Monaghan, Shantel VanSanten, Mandy Moore, John David Washington, Jay Ryan, Katherine Langford, Sean William Scott, Michelle Williams, Floriana Lima, and Meryl Streep (upon her replacing Fisher in 2017).

## Cast

* Carrie Fisher (seasons 1-3) and Meryl Streep (seasons 3-6) as Bonnie Newman
	+ Eliza Dushku as Bonnie Sander
	+ Izabela Vidovic as Bonnie McCallister
* Gary Cole as Dan Newman
* Corey Stoll as Michael McCallister
	+ Asher Angel as Michael Sander
* Milo Ventimiglia as Billy Sander
	+ Gavin Warren as young Billy Sander
* Michelle Monaghan as Ann McCallister
* Shantel VanSanten as Kari Sander
* Mandy Moore as Karen Jones
* John David Washington as Eddie Jones
* Jay Ryan as Ricky Sander
* Katherine Langford as Deborah McCallister
* Sean William Scott as Bob McCallister
* Michelle Williams as Wilma McCallister
* Floriana Lima as Vanessa Phillips
* Dylan Minnette as Hunter McCallister
* David Mazouz as Austin McCallister
* Noah Schnapp as Colton McCallister
* Mia Talerico as Isabella McCallister
* Isabela Moner as Audrey Sander
* Jack Dylan Grazer as Mark McCallister
* Jeté Laurence as Karen McCallister
* Nico Dowd as Joel McCallister
* Julia Butters as Janelle McCallister
* Brock Brenner as Steve McCallister
Adolescence

***Adolescence*** is an American teen drama series that aired on Fox. The first season premiered on September 20, 2011 and concluded on March 17, 2020 with its ninth season, and 189 episodes.

## Premise

For its first four seasons, *Adolescence* followed students of Alistair Academy. For the following four seasons, the students attended Clackamas Community College. For its ninth and final season, the series jumped to 2024 and followed the characters five years after college.

### **Season One**

Four students are introduced at the start of the series. Carter Morgan is a rich freshman with famous parents. One of his parents' employees is arrested for embezzling, which intertwines his daughter Megan Conner's life with Carter. Carter's best friend Nathan Sanders attends the Academy due to his mother being the Morgans' maid, and he meets new girl Kenzie Newman, who is a soucial outcast due to getting in on a scholarship. Carter tries to break out of his rich shadow, while Megan deals with her father’s arrest. Her mother begins doing drugs. Carter gets involved in with the wrong crowd and Nathan helps him. Nathan joins the football team while caring for his sick mother. He and Kenzie bond and begin dating. Kenzie struggles with her own stereotypes while also standing up to her parents.

## Cast

The series had a rotating door of cast members, due to going through high school, college, and adult life.
Teens

**Teens** is an American sitcom. The series premiered on September 23, 2010 and aired five seasons and concluded on May 15, 2015. The series was followed by a spin-off/sequel series, *Graduates*, which began airing September 27, 2018.

## Premise

The series follows the lives of Sean Parker and Natalie Winter. Sean's brother, Spencer, and Natalie's siblings, Austin and Leah, are big parts of the show, along with Sean and Spencer's parents, Angie and Josh Parker, and Natalie, Austin, and Leah's parents Will and Carly Winter.

## Cast

* Devon Werkheiser as Sean Parker
* AJ Michalka as Natalie Winter
* Glen Powell as Spencer Parker
* Lucas Till as Austin Winter (seasons 1-4; special guest season 5)
* Violett Beane as Leah Winter
* Melora Hardin as Angie Parker
* Kristen Wiig as Carly Winter
* Seth Meyers as Will Winter
* Matt LeBlanc as Josh Parker
* Dacre Montgomery as Mark McCoy (seasons 3-4; recurring seasons 1-2, 5)
* Chloe Bennet as Allie Peters (seasons 3-4; recurring season 2; special guest season 5)
* Amy Poehler as Valerie Graham (season 4; recurring season 5)
* Sarah Hyland as Crystal Lucas (season 5; recurring season 4)
Carver County

***Carver County*** is an American drama television series that aired on ABC for six seasons. The series is a primetime soap opera and was noted for its "invention" of the half-season, in which one story is able to be told over half the episodes as usual, allowing for a more condensed, faster-paced plot. The series was critically lauded and consistently garnered awards and nominations, despite being kept in the shadow of its higher-rated lead-in *Desperate Housewives*. The series concluded after six seasons and 106 episodes on December 13, 2009.

## Premise

*Carver County* focused on the residents of the eponymous area, and the several happenings in their lives. The first season is centered around the death of Leon Wright, and his wife Addison Wright being the main suspect.
Season One (Circle of Life)

The **first season** of the NBC drama series *Circle of Life* premiered on September 21, 2015 and concluded after eighteen episodes on April 18, 2016. The season averaged 15.50 million viewers in the U.S. per episode, making it the sixth most-watched series of the 2015–16 season, and the most-watched new series.

## Plot

Bonnie McDaniel was born on July 9, 1956. In 1968, her family moves from Winfield, Kansas to Fort Smith, Arkansas, just in time for Bonnie to begin Junior High at a new school. In 1988, Bonnie is 32 living in Illinois with two kids and a drug-addicted and ex-felon estranged husband. In 2008, Bonnie's two sons have grown up and had children of their own, while Bonnie has remarried.

## Cast

* Felicity Huffman as 52-year-old Bonnie Newman
* Maggie Grace as 32-year-old Bonnie Sander
* Paul Reiser as Dan Newman
* Lizzy Greene as 12-year-old Bonnie McDaniel
* Kyle Schmid as Ricky Sander
* Analeigh Ashford as 28-year-old Karen Ruth
* John David Washington as Eddie Ruth
* Zachary Levi as 33-year-old Michael McDaniel
* Gal Gadot as Ann McDaniel
* Alexa PenaVega as Vanessa Sander
* Peyton List as Deborah McDaniel
* Noah Jupe as Mark McDaniel
* Jeté Laurence as 8-year-old Karen McDaniel
* Asher Angel as 13-year-old Michael Sander
* Nico Dowd as Billy Sander
* Ian Chen as Phillip Carlson
* Charlie Weber as Larry McDaniel
* Judy Greer as Wilma McDaniel

## Reception

### **Critical reception**

The series received critical acclaim upon its release. The season has a 90%, with an average score of 8.2/10, based on 61 reviews, and is "Certified Fresh". The cast was especially praised, with Huffman receiving a Primetime Emmy, among several other wins and nominations, including at the Golden Globes.
Downtown Blood (TV series)

***Downtown Blood*** is an American crime drama television series that premiered on January 28, 2018, on HBO. The series centers on the O'Malley family, the organized Irish mafia family, as they keep their reign over the streets of Chicago, llinois, even as their personal struggles bleed into their politics. The series' fifth and final season is set to premiere in 2024.

Among the cast are Jean Smart as Gayle O'Malley, the eldest daughter who has taken control of the family, Alexander Skarsgård as Connor; her older son and the manager of the family business, and Dax Shepard as Shane; the younger son who only manages a part of the gang. Linda Cardellini stars as Renee O'Malley, Connor's wife and the mother of his four kids; Fionnula Flanagan as Susan O'Malley, the matriarch of the family who ran the gang for decades; Fiona Shaw as Toni O'Malley; Gayle's younger sister who takes care of their mother; and John Turturro as Nate O'Malley; their brother who is a city councilman. Emily VanCamp, Katee Sackhoff, Tim Russ, Natalie Martinez, and Luke Kirby also star, while Alex Wolff, Milo Manheim, Jack Dylan Grazer, Lizzy Greene, Mckenna Grace, Betty Gabriel, and Hong Chau featured in recurring roles before being promoted to the main cast.

*Downtown Blood* has received widespread critical acclaim for its writing, acting, musical score, directing, production values, and examination of its subject matter. Several critics have cited it as one of the greatest television series of all time. The series has received several awards and nominations, including the British Academy Television Award for Best International Programme and three wins for the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama in 2020, 2022, and 2023, and two for the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2020 and 2022. Smart has received three Golden Globes for Best Best Actress – Television Series Drama, while Skarsgård has received two for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, and Fiona Shaw and Dax Shepard have both received Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and Best Supporting Actor – Series, respectively. Skarsgård and Shepard have received Primetime Emmy Awards for their performances – in addition to Smart's two wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Arkansas (The McDaniels)

**"Arkansas"** is the sixteenth episode and season finale of the third season of the NBC drama *The McDaniels*. The series follows the large extended McDaniel family, and the several generations throughout the decades and stars Hilary Swank, Lea Thompson, David Wenham, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jennie Garth, Martha Plimpton, Josh Segarra, Ryan Eggold, Mandy Moore, and William Zabka. "Arkansas" features most of the family heading to Van Buren, Arkansas for a family reunion. The episode was first broadcast on March 19, 2019 and aired in a 90 minute time slot, rather than the typical hour-long. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise going toward the series finally getting most of its cast members in one place.

## Plot

### **1968**

Larry and Wilma McDaniel prepare to leave their home in Winfield. Their children help them pack up, as the family sets off for Van Buren, Arkansas.

The family arrives at their new home and begins to unpack, as the family settles into their new home.

### **2019**

In Portland, Oregon, Dan and Bonnie Sander sit in the airport, awaiting the boarding time. Michael and Ann McDaniel, with their four kids, arrive and sit next to them, followed by Billy and Kari Scott, with Audrey. Bonnie makes sure Billy is doing better, and he tells her that he is doing the best he's done in years. In Chicago, Illinois, Karen and Eddie Smith meet up with Janelle and Byron Puitt, who have just gotten off their flight from Woodlake. The four have a flight together to Van Buren, and they prepare to take off.

In Van Buren, Wilma McDaniel sits in her house, looking at the window. She sees a truck pull up and smiles, before Steve McDaniel exits the truck and sees her staring through the window.

## Cast and characters

### **Starring**

* Hilary Swank as Bonnie Sander
* Lea Thompson as Deborah McDaniel
* David Wenham as Mark McDaniel
* Vincent D'Onofrio as Joel McDaniel
* Jennie Garth as Janelle Puitt
* Martha Plimpton as Karen Smith
* John Schneider as Dan Sander
* Cara Buono as Robyn McDaniel
* David O'Hara as Eddie Smith
* Billy Crudup as Byron Puitt
* Chris Wood as Kaleb McDaniel
* Serinda Swan as Adina Thompson
* Adelaide Kane as Shannon McDaniel
* K.J. Apa as Matt McDaniel
* Chloë Grace Moretz as Lily McDaniel
* Jack Dylan Grazer as Markie McDaniel
* Ryan Eggold as Larry McDaniel
* Mandy Moore as Wilma McDaniel
* William Zabka as Steve McDaniel

### **Guest Starring**

* Corey Stoll as Michael McDaniel
* Linda Cardellini as Ann McDaniel
* Colin O'Donoghue as Billy Scott
* Kari Scott
* Hunter McDaniel
* Austin McDaniel
* Colton McDaniel
* Isabella McDaniel
* Audrey Scott
* Braedon Thompson
* Ryan Thompson
* Kelly Carter
* Matt Carter
* Jessica Jones
* Barbara McDaniel
* Nathan McDaniel
* Angelina McDaniel
* young Deborah McDaniel
* young Bonnie McDaniel
Crater Lake

***Crater Lake*** is an American teen drama television series set in Milwaukie, Oregon, just outside of Portland. The series follows several characters and their experiences living in Oregon. The series takes it title from the eponymous lake located in Oregon. *Crater Lake* premiered on August 12, 2018 on Starz.

## Cast

* Halle Bailey as Allie Barnes
* Brec Bassinger as Marion Pearson
* Paris Berelc as Annelise Carlson
* Alexandra Castillo as Carina O'Brien
* Corey Fogelmanis as Colton McAllister
* Froy Guttierez as Sean O'Brien
* Maya Hawke as Gillian Cabell
* Anthony Keyvan as Danny Jones
* Joey King as Ellie Owens
* Mike O'Malley as Reed Pearson (seasons 1-2)
* Kiernan Shipka as Audrey McAllister
* Logan Shroyer as David Buck
* Amy Smart as Wendy Pearson (seasons 1-3)
* Corey Stoll as Mark McAllister
* Tala Ashe as Leila Jones (seasons 2-present)
* Willow Shields as Emma Braun (seasons 2-present)
* Xolo Maridueña as Antonio Alveraz (seasons 3-present)
* Inde Navarrette as Grace Maxwell (seasons 3-present)
* Kolton Stewart as Avery Dean (seasons 3-present)
* Matt Cornett as Camden Berkley (seasons 3\*-present)
* Cameron Gellman as Matthew Krause (seasons 3\*\*-present)
* Austin Abrams as Nick Russo (season 3\*\*\*)

\*Cornett is only credited as a series regular beginning in episode nine onward.

\*\*Gellman is only credited as a series regular beginning in episode nine onward.

\*\*\*Abrams is only credited as a series regular beginning in episode nine onward.
Middle of Nowhere

***Middle of Nowhere*** is an American drama television series that premiered on HBO on October 20, 2019. The series features an ensemble cast led by Regina King, Linda Cardellini, Matthew Rhys, Elizabeth Olsen, and Jonathan Majors. The series follows the residents of a small town in Middle America after they get shut off from the rest of the country. The series was renewed for a fourth season in July 2022 that is set to premiere sometime in 2023.

The series has received critical acclaim for its acting, writing, production values, and its exploration of human nature. It has received numerous accolades, including two wins for both the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama and the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2020 and 2022. Majors has won Golden Globe for Best Actor – Television Series Drama twice, while Wrenn Schmidt has won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Majors, Rhys, and Eric Dane have all won Primetime Emmys for their performances.

## Premise

Summer's Point, Nebraska is cut off from the rest of society. Signals can no longer be received or sent out. Technology works, but in a limited capacity. The residents of the town struggle to maintain society without communication.

## Cast and characters

### **Main**

* Regina King as Marie Williams
* Linda Cardellini as Amy Hensley
* Matthew Rhys as Paul Hensley
* Elizabeth Olsen as Ellie Brant
* Jonathan Majors as Jack Morris
* Eric Dane as Mike Brant (seasons 1–2)
* Pedro Pascal as Seth Howard (season 1; guest season 2)
* Wrenn Schmidt as Cassie Billows
* Cameron Monaghan as Marcus Brant (seasons 1–2)
* Jessica Henwick as Anna Lawson (season 1)
* Sydney Sweeney as Emma Hensley
* Asante Blackk as Jayden Williams
* Dominique Thorne as Simone Williams
* Froy Gutierrez as Luke Hensley (seasons 1–2)
* Jean Smart as Paula McCombs
* Meryl Streep as Elaine Brant (seasons 1–2)
* Melanie Lynskey as Michelle Brant (seasons 2–present; recurring season 1)
* Daisy Edgar-Jones as Cassie Turner (seasons 2–present)
* Wyatt Russell as Max Goldberg (season 2)
* Niles Fitch as TJ Clarke (seasons 2–present)
* Murray Bartlett as Eddie Larson (season 3; recurring season 2)
* Maisie Williams as Rachel Donald (season 3)
* Jamie Chung as Grace Nguyen (season 3)
* Samuel L. Jackson as John Coleman (season 3)
Raising Children

***Raising Children*** is an American family drama television series that aired on ABC from January 10, 2001 to January 23, 2005. The series concluded with five seasons and 87 episodes. *Raising Children* focused on the Newman family, including Patrick and Mary, Patrick's brother Colin and his wife Amelia, and Colin's ex-wife Danielle, along with Mary's best friend Sarah and her husband James.

## Premise

Set in Seattle, Washington, Patrick and Mary Newman are a happily married couple with two kids, teenagers Taylor and Robbie. Patrick's brother Colin moves back to Seattle, along with his newlywed wife Amelia. Patrick's ex-wife (and mother of his daughter) Danielle also lives in Seattle, as does Mary's best friend/neighbor Sarah and her husband James, with their two sons.

## Cast

* Dylan McDermott as Patrick Newman; a construction manager who has been married to Mary for nearly twenty years.
* Kim Delaney as Mary Newman; Patrick's loving stay-at-home wife and the mother of Taylor and Robbie.
* Matthew Fox as Colin Newman; Patrick's brother who left Danielle and Alex years ago.
* Gabrielle Anwar as Amelia Newman; Colin's second wife who moves to Seattle with him.
* Dina Meyer as Danielle Phillips; Colin's ex-wife and Alex's mother.
* Laura Linney as Sarah Hutch; Mary's best friend and neighbor, James's wife, and Brandon and Kayden's mother.
* Dermot Mulroney as James Hutch; Sarah's husband, a firefighter, and Brandon and Kayden's father.
* Claire Danes as Taylor Newman; Patrick and Mary's sixteen-year-old daughter.
* Shia LaBeouf as Robbie Newman; Patrick and Mary's fourteen-year-old son.
* Amber Heard as Alex Newman; Colin and Danielle's twelve-year-old daughter.
* Aaron Paul as Brandon Hutch; Sarah and James's sixteen-year-old son.
* Robbie Amell as Kayden Hutch; Sarah and James's twelve-year-old son.
* Cameron Monaghan as Zach Hutch; Sarah and James's six-year-old son.

## *Raising (Grand)children*

In early 2017, talks began of reviving the cult favorite series. By June, nearly all of the cast members had expressed interest. ABC officially greenlit the revival, titled *Raising (Grand)children* on July 8. Dylan McDermott, Kim Delaney, Matthew Fox, Gabrielle Anwar, Dina Meyer, Laura Linney, Dermot Mulroney, Claire Danes, Shia LaBeouf, Aaron Paul, Robbie Amell, and Cameron Monaghan all signed on to appear as series regulars in the ten-episode revival, though Amber Heard experienced scheudling conflicts and could only appear in three episodes.
Season Three (Circle of Life)

The **third season** of the NBC drama series *Circle of Life* premiered on September 26, 2017 and concluded after eighteen episodes on March 13, 2018. The season averaged 14.23 million viewers in the U.S. per episode, making it the tenth most-watched series of the 2017–18 season.

## Plot

In 1970, Bonnie begins high school and meets a new crowd, while Deborah manages to get a job. In 1990, Bonnie and Ricky are now back together, though the consequences have a greater effect on Michael and Billy than themselves. In 2010, Dan has a health scare, while Hunter and Austin start at a new school, and Colton and Audrey begin Kindergarten.

## Cast

* Felicity Huffman as 54-year-old Bonnie Newman
* Maggie Grace as 34-year-old Bonnie Sander
* Paul Reiser as Dan Newman
* Lizzy Greene as 14-year-old Bonnie McDaniel
* Kyle Schmid as Ricky Sander
* Analeigh Ashford as 30-year-old Karen Ruth
* John David Washington as Eddie Ruth
* Zachary Levi as 35-year-old Michael McDaniel
* Gal Gadot as Ann McDaniel
* Alexa PenaVega as Vanessa Sander
* Peyton List as Deborah McDaniel
* Isabela Moner as Stella Borne
* Noah Jupe as Mark McDaniel
* Jeté Laurence as 10-year-old Karen McDaniel
* Aias Dalman as Joel McDaniel
* Florence Keen as Janelle McDaniel
* Asher Angel as 15-year-old Michael Sander
* Nico Dowd as Billy Sander
* Ian Chen as Phillip Carlson
* Elias Harger as Hunter McDaniel
* Matthew Stagg as Austin McDaniel
* Charlie Weber as Larry McDaniel
* Judy Greer as Wilma McDaniel

## Reception

### **Critical reception**

The season received positive reviews upon its release. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a 85%, with an average score of 7.8/10, based on 46 reviews.
Season 2 (Rebirth)

The **second season** of ABC's *Rebirth* premiered on October 3, 2016 and concluded after eighteen episodes on May 15, 2017. The season aired in the Monday at 10 pm timeslot, airing after *Dancing with the Stars* in the fall and spring. The season averaged 12.46 million viewers and a 4.7 in the demo, making it the 12th most watched and 5th highest rated series of the 2016–17 television season.

## Cast and characters

* Ben McKenzie as Agent Jack Brown
* Morena Baccarin as Agent Jenna Sullivan
* Cody Christian as Oliver Brown
* Madison Iseman as Sarah Hall
* Minka Kelly as Lindy Brown
* Dafne Keen as Molly Thomas
* Eva Longoria as Cassidy Morgan
Broken Pieces (TV series)

***Broken Pieces*** is an American drama television series that aired on ABC for six seasons, from September 29, 2013 to March 19, 2019. The series aired a total of 108 episodes and followed the Meltons, a family who loses their patriarch, but his death brings them closer to one another, while flashbacks chronicle their lives before his death.

## Plot

*Broken Pieces* follows the Meltons; a family of six, chronicling their lives from childhood to the present day. Eileen and John, the parents, always had a rocky marriage, and were separated upon his death on September 18, 2013. Their eldest son, Scott, became the manager of a construction business and married his wife Julia. The two ended up having three children, along with an adopted son from Julia's sister.

## Cast and characters

* Michael C. Hall as Scott Melton
* Sonya Walger as Raina Melton
* Scott Speedman as Isaac Melton
* Joshua Jackson as David Melton
* David Harbour as young John Melton
* Elisabeth Röhm as young Eileen Melton
* Elizabeth Mitchell as Julia Melton
* Rosario Dawson as Lily Melton
* Scott Foley as Oliver McAllister (season 1)
* Chloe Bennet as Shannon Wright
* Cameron Monaghan as young Scott Melton
* Abigail Breslin as young Raina Melton
* Cody Christian as young Isaac Melton
* Noah Lomax as young David Melton
* Katherine McNamara as Tiffani Melton
* Gus Kamp as Alex Melton
* David Mazouz as Nick Melton
* Madison Pettis as Callie Melton
* Kim Basinger as Eileen Melton
* Grace Park as Olivia Wright (seasons 2-3; recurring season 1)
Test

* *1963*
* *2021*
* *Agents*
* *America's Best*
* *Danny's*
* *The Great Tribulation*
* *Invasion*
* *Irreconcilable Differences*
* *The Island*
* *LA General*
* *Mansion*
* *The McCarvilles*
* *Newcrest*
* *Play Music*
* *Portland*
* ***First Family***
* ***The Game***
* ***Precinct***
* ***Silver Steel***
* *Chess*
* *Lakeside High*
* *PI*
* *SFPD*
* *Teachers*
* *Teens*
Couples Therapy

***Couples Therapy*** is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 26, 2006 to May 23, 2018. The series followed eight individuals, a married couple, an engaged couple, a casual couple, and their two single friends. The series was modest success that grew into a hit television series in its later seasons. Ratings began to decline again in later seasons and the series ended with twelve seasons and 270 episodes. The series also received mixed reviews at first, though the core cast was praised for their acting ability and chemistry. By season six, the series was garnering critical acclaim along with its huge ratings.

## Premise

David and Amy have been married for ten years and have finally settled down with two kids after David's job took them around the country. However, David's brother Isaac and his newlywed wife Gina are forced to move in with them after their house goes into foreclosure. David and Amy are also introduced to Isaac and Gina's best friends, "casual" couple Freddy and Trina. Also in the circle are David and Amy's single best friends, Simon and Kelli.

## Cast

* Will Arnett as David Winston
* Megyn Price as Amy Winston
* Chris Pratt as Isaac Winston
* Melissa Fumero as Gina Winston
* Christopher Masterson as Freddy Andrews
* Tika Sumpter as Trina Myers
* Finesse Mitchell as Simon McCallister
* Debra Messing as Kelli Browning
Season Two (Justice League)

The **second season** of ABC's *Justice League* consisted of 16 episodes, airing from July 31, 2014 to December 16, 2014.

## Cast

### **Starring**

* Scott Speedman as Bruce Wayne/Batman (6 episodes)
* Matt Bomer as Clark Kent/Superman (6 episodes)
* Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (6 episodes)
* Joe Keery as Barry Allen/The Flash (6 episodes)
* Mehcad Brooks as John Stewart/Green Lantern (6 episodes)
* Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman (6 episodes)
* Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth (6 episodes)
* Sophia Bush as Lois Lane (6 episodes)
* Chace Crawford as Steve Trevor (6 episodes)
* David Harewood as Hank Heywood/Cyborg Superman
* Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor

## Reception

### **Critcal response**

The season received positive reviews upon release, with many saying the season "found the series's footing". On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a 95% based on 57 reviews, and an average score of 7.8/10. On IGN, the season was awarded a 7.8/10 "Good" score.

### **Accolades**

At the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, the series received a nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, for Viola Davis. At the 41st Saturn Awards, the series won for Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series, Best Actress on Television (for Gal Gadot), and Best Supporting Actor on Television (for Jon Cryer). The series was also nominated for Best Actor on Television (for Scott Speedman and Matt Bomer), Best Supporting Actor on Television (for Jason Momoa and Mehcad Brooks), Best Guest Star (for Viola Davis), and Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series (for Joe Keery).
The Coming

***The Coming*** is an American science fiction mystery drama television series that aired on ABC from 2010 to 2015. The series is centered around eight individuals who learn they are destined to save the world. Despite receiving acclaim from critics and being nominated for numerous awards, the series was plagued with low ratings. The series peaked in its second season, and declined every season thereafter, before concluding on May 2015.

## Cast

* Morena Baccarin as Lauren Navarro; a barista with an abusive fiancée.
* Malcolm Barrett as Tim Dean; a young college professor.
* Tom Cavanagh as John Calderon; a divorced father of two.
* Victor Garber as Curtis "Curt" Saunders; an archeaologist who learns about the prophecy.
* Robert Kasinsky as Nathan Stewart; Amy's newlywed husband.
* Devin Kelley as Amy Stewart; Nathan's newlywed wife.
* Ben McKenzie as Aaron Harvey; a nerdy lab assistant.
* Yvonne Strahovski as Katrina Swanson; a single mother framed for murder.
* Susan Kelechi Watson as Erika Price; an aspiring actress.
* Chris Wood as Patrick Hansen; an arrogant college student.
Life on Earth

***Life on Earth*** is an American drama television series that premiered on August 6, 2020 on HBO Max. The series focuses on a group of friends moving on following the sudden death of their friend Angelina. *Life on Earth* stars an ensemble cast that includes Evangeline Lilly, Yvonne Strahovski, Michelle Rodriguez, Matt Dallas, Paul Schneider, Sam Jaeger, Charlie Carver, and Diego Luna. The first season of ten episodes concluded on September 3, 2020 and the series was renewed for a second season later that month, which also consisted of ten episodes and premiered on August 19, 2021, concluding on October 7. A third season of twelve episodes was announced the following month. In 2021, the series was nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.
Generation (season 1)

The **first season** of the NBC drama television series *Generation* premiered on October 14, 2014 and concluded after sixteen episodes on May 12, 2015. The series follows three multi-generational families: the Carltons, the Marshes, and the Smiths, all who have been friends for decades.

## Cast

* Linda Cardellini as Lillian Jones; Joe and Edie's only daughter who is a nurse married to Devon, and the mother of Andre, Carli, and James.
* Colman Domingo as Devon Jones; Lillian's husband, an engineer and the father of Andre, Carli, and James.
* Justin Hartley as Isaac Marsh; Dave and Janet's son who is unmarried and working as a manager at a shoe store.
* Elizabeth Lail as Angie Carlton; Carter and Shauna's eldest daughter, Joe and Edie's granddaughter, who is attending college.
* Caity Lotz as Jessie Smith; Nick and Marrianne's youngest child who finds a new job every month and is dating Jae.
* Josh Lucas as Carter Carlton; Joe and Eddie's eldest child, a construction manager married to Shauna, and the father of Angie, Ryan, Marcus, and Beth.
* Elizabeth Mitchell as Shauna Carlton; Carter's wife, the stay-at-home mother of Angie, Ryan, Marcus, and Beth.
* Annette O'Toole as Janet Marsh
* Brandon Routh as Justin Carlton
* William Sadler as Nicholas Smith
* Katey Sagal as Edie Carlton
* Mary Steenburgen as Marianne Smith
* Corey Stoll as Steven Smith
* David Strathairn as Joe Carlton
* Richard Thomas as Dave Marsh
* Katheryn Winnick as Rose Smith
* Hudson Yang as Maxwell Smith
Adolescence (TV series)

***Adolescence*** is an American coming-of-age drama television series that aired on ABC for seven seasons from September 30, 2001 to 2008, and again for two seasons from 2018 to 2019. The series followed Andrew "Drew" Newman, from sixth grade to his high school graduation. *Adolescence* was critically acclaimed, with the show being nominated for Outstanding Drama at the Primetime Emmys for all seven years it was on, winning in 2004, 2006, and 2008.

## Premise

Andrew "Drew" Newman and his family, older brother Ethan, younger sister Maddie, and parents Carl and Janet, move to Portland, Oregon just as Drew begins middle school, forcing him to create a whole new life.

## Cast

* Evan Peters as Andrew "Drew" Newman; eleven years old at the start of the first season. Carl and Janet's middle son, Ethan, Maddie, and Darren's brother, and Violet's eventual husband and father of three.
* Ray Romano as Carl Newman; Drew's father and Janet's husband. Carl is a engineer who was reassigned to Portland to run the branch there.
* Sharon Lawrence as Janet Newman; Drew's mother and Carl's wife. Janet was born in Portland, bringing up past feelings.
* Patrick John Flueger as Ethan Newman (seasons 1-4; recurring seasons 5 and 8; guest seasons 7 and 9); Drew's older brother, Carl and Janet's older son, and Beth's husband. Ethan is fourteen years old at the start of the first season, who goes to college between seasons four and five.
* Billie Lourd as Maddie Newman; Drew's younger sister and Carl and Janet's only daughter. Maddie is seven years old at the start of the first season.
* Mae Whitman as Holly Barrett (seasons 1-5); Drew's initial love interest and classmate, who transfers schools after sophomore year.
* Shia LaBeouf as Zeek Marsh (seasons 1-3; guest seasons 5 and 7); Drew's first best friend in Portland, who moves away after middle school.
* Charlie Carver as Patrick Richards (seasons 1-7); one of Drew's first friends in Portland.
* Phil Morris as Nick Turner (seasons 1-3); Drew's science teacher who dated Janet in high school.
* Jurnee Smollett as Lili Williams (seasons 2-7); a new student who moves to Jackson Middle School in seventh grade and becomes Drew's love interest.
* Ryan Guzman as Luis Gonzalez (seasons 4-7); a high school freshman whom Drew meets.
* Alexander Koch as Eddie Bryant (seasons 4-7); a high school freshman whom Drew meets.
* Inbar Lavi as Dalia Cohen (seasons 4-7); a high school freshman whom Drew meets.
* Susanna Thompson as Barbara Turner (seasons 4-7); Nick's wife, the high school guidance counselor.
The Fight (The McDaniels)

**"The Fight"** is the fourteenth episode of the second season of the American family drama television series *The McDaniels*. The series follows the large extended McDaniel family, and the several generations throughout the decades. The series stars Hilary Swank, Lea Thompson, David Wenham, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jennie Garth, Martha Plimpton, Josh Segarra, Ryan Eggold, Mandy Moore, and William Zabka. "The Fight" was first broadcast on February 4, 2018, airing as the Super Bowl lead-out, and received to highly positive reviews, reaching a total audience of 27.42 million U.S. viewers. The episode also received a 9.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic, easily marking a new series high for the show. Both D'Onofrio and Cara Buono submitted the episode for consideration for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards.

## Cast and characters

### **Starring**

* Hilary Swank as Bonnie Scott
* Lea Thompson as Deborah McDaniel
* David Wenham as Mark McDaniel
* Vincent D'Onofrio as Joel McDaniel
* Jennie Garth as Janelle Puitt
* Martha Plimpton as Karen Smith
* Serinda Swan as Adina Thompson
* Cara Buono as Robyn McDaniel
* Chris Wood as Kaleb McDaniel
* Ryan Eggold as Larry McDaniel
* Mandy Moore as Wilma McDaniel
* William Zabka as Steve McDaniel
Immediate Family

***Immediate Family*** is a television family drama series that aired on NBC for seven seasons and 111 episodes. The series never had a big ratings draw but was a cult favorite and consistently drew acclaim and awards. *Immediate Family* premiered on March 2, 2010 and concluded on January 28, 2016.

## Plot

The series revolves around the Montgomery family.

## Cast and characters

The series featured a large ensemble cast of characters, due to the large Montgomery family.

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* as Vicki Montgomery
	+ James Marsden as Mark Montgomery
	+ as Kate Montgomery
		- as Taylor Montgomery
	+ Linda Cardellini as Anna Montgomery
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	+ Corey Stoll as Chris Montgomery
	+ as Julia Montgomery
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	+ Minka Kelly as Nicole Montgomery
Friends From Work

***Friends From Work*** is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on NBC from September 22, 2010 to May 15, 2018, concluding after eight seasons and 140 episodes. The series follows the personal and professional lives of employees working at Red Jack's, a popular restaurant chain.

## Cast and characters

* Melissa Benoist as Kaylee
* Sterling K. Brown as Markus
* Kylie Bunbury as Danielle
* Adam Devine as Joshua
* Dakota Johnson as Hannah
* Brie Larson as Hope
* Emily Osment as Mia
* Connor Paolo as Jay
* Tyler Posey as Victor
* Michelle Rodriguez as Rosa
* Sarah Shahi as Lauren
* Corey Stoll as David
* Gregg Sulkin as Shawn
* Chris Wood as Tristan
Ben (TV series)

**Ben** is an American drama television series. The series premiered on October 9, 2015. The series aired for thirteen episodes and concluded on January 29, 2016, before being canceled on March 1.

## Premise

Ben is the four-year-old son of Ryan Quinn. However, Ryan learns that his son has been diagnosed with cancer. Now, Ryan spends as much of his time with his son as he can before Ben dies.

## Cast

* Adam Scott as Ryan Quinn; Ben's father.
* Genesis Rodriguez as Jane Pull; Ben's doctor who is getting close to Ryan.
* Oscar Isaac as Eddie Garcia; Ryan's best friend.
* Morena Baccarin as Tierra Harmon; Ryan's ex-wife.
* Christian Convery as Ben Quinn; Ryan's son with cancer.
* Josh Dallas as Benjamin Quinn; Ryan's brother.
* Viola Davis as Andrea Quinn; Ryan's step-mother.

## Reception

The series received generally positive reviews. It scored a 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, a 66/100 on Metacritic, and a 5.3/10 on IGN.
Mayfield

***Mayfield*** is a sci-fi mystery drama television series that aired on ABC from February 14, 2013 to October 22, 2017. The series revolved around the eponymous town and its many mysteries, with the series set in both 1988 and 2013.

## Cast

* Bobby Cannavale as Julian McAllister
	+ Max Ehrich as teenage Julian McAllister
* Kathryn Hahn as Andrea Wood
	+ Jodie Comer as teenage Rachel Jones
* Josh Duhamel as Jake Bennett
	+ Jake Weary as teenage Jake Bennett
* Juliette Lewis as Heather Bennett
	+ Zoey Deutch as teenage Heather Washington
* Jason Bateman as Brian Evans
	+ Jean-Luc Bilodeau as teenage Brian Evans
* Cara Buono as Alina Bennett
	+ Elizabeth Gillies as teenage Alina Bennett
* Brandon Flynn as Spencer McAllister
* Camila Mendes as Hallie Ward
* Joe Keery as Eddie Bennett
* Jessica Sula as Jess Parker
* Gregg Sulkin as Matt Evans
* Hunter King as Angie Evans
* Teo Halm as Colin McAllister
* Kayla Maisonet as Tess Ward
* Elijah Nelson as Zeke Bennett
* Brec Bassinger as Aubrey McAllister
* Jaden Harmon as Alex Parker
* Gus Kamp as Josh Bennett

## Reception

### **Critical response**

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The series' first two seasons received critical acclaim, with every season after it receiving less positive reviews. The series was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series for its first three seasons. At the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, the series won for Outstanding Supporting Actor for Bobby Cannavale and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Kathryn Hahn, with Jason Bateman and Juliette Lewis also being nominated in either category, respectively. At the 66th Emmys, Cannavale, Bateman, Hahn, and Lewis were all once again nominated, but none won. At the 67th, Bateman won for Supporting Actor, and Hahn was also nominated for a third time. At the 68th, Cannavale was the only nominee from the series, but lost to Ben Mendelsohn. For the series' final year eligable, at the 70th Emmys, Cannavale and Lewis were both nominated again, and Hahn won a second time. At the 2014 Golden Globes, . The following year, the series won the Best Series – Drama award along with .
Conspiracy

***Conspiracy*** is an American action thriller drama television series that premiered on ABC on March 9, 2009. The series follows the extended Chambers family, a wealthy business dynasty whose financial status tears the family apart. The series aired 41 episodes across four seasons, before concluding on December 11, 2011.
Agents

***Agents*** is an American action procedural television series on MBS which debuted on September 21, 2011. The series follows agents of the FBI in a special unit designed to track and take down federal threats. The series was renewed for a ninth season on January 24, 2019.

## Plot

The series follows a special unit in the FBI led by Special Agent Frank Nelson.

## Reception

### **Critical reception**

*Agents* has received praise for its acting and storylines, though it has received some criticism for being too unrealistic at some points.
Saints (season 1)

The **first season** of the ABC drama television series *Saints* premiered on September 27, 2015 and aired for ten episodes, concluding on December 13. *Saints* follows the Washingtons, a large Mormon family living in Salt Lake City, delving into the tensions in the church and even within their blood. The series stars Rob Lowe and Calista Flockhart and received positive reviews from critics, with Flockhart being nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

## Cast and characters

* Rob Lowe as Thomas Washington
* Calista Flockhart as Emily Washington
* Kata Mara as Olivia Parker
* Wyatt Russell as James Washington
* Matt Long as Marcus Parker
* Teyonah Parris as Lilly Washington
* Jake Weary as Isaac Washington
* Amanda Leighton as Brea Washington
* Colin Ford as Nicky Washington
* David Mazouz as Drew Washington
The Avengers (TV series)

***The Avengers*** is an American superhero drama television series that aired on ABC from March 5, 2011 to August 3, 2018, concluding after 8 seasons and 138 episodes. The series followed the Avengers, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Timothy Olyphant, Justin Hartley, Chris Hemsworth, Matthew Gray Gubler, Michael C. Hall, Evangeline Lilly, Katie Cassidy, Mike Vogel, Cobie Smulders, and Denzel Washington originally starred.

## Plot

The series begins with the formation of the Avengers, to combat the mystical Masters of Evil, and round up the escaped inmates of the Raft. In later seasons, the team takes on Hydra, the Brotherhood, the Dark Phoenix, Dormammu, Ultron, Galactus, the Kree, the Skrulls, Kang the Conquerer, and finally Thanos. Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, and Wasp consist of the original team, with Hawkeye and Black Widow being promoted to official team members after being back-up agents. And, several other team members are introduced later on in the series.

## Cast and characters

* Timothy Olyphant as Tony Stark/Iron Man
* Justin Hartley as Steve Rogers/Captain America
* Chris Hemsworth as Thor
* Matthew Gray Gubler as Bruce Banner/Hulk
* Michael C. Hall as Hank Pym/Ant-Man
* Evangeline Lilly as Janet van Dyne/Wasp
* Katie Cassidy as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow
* Mike Vogel as Clint Barton/Hawkeye
* Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
* Denzel Washington as Nick Fury
Kennedy v. Nixon

**"Kennedy v. Nixon"** is the first episode of the first season of *The Administration*. The episode was released, along with the rest of the first season, on November 20, 2015. The episode introduces main cast members Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Luke Hemsworth as Robert F. Kennedy, Minka Kelly as Angie Carlton, Elizabeth Lail as Lynda Johnson, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lady Bird Johnson, Rob Lowe as John F. Kennedy, David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr., Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy, and Omar Sy as Jack Carlton.