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A Plea From a Member of the ‘51st State’

 Americans don’t understand the threat Canadians face right now. Comedian Tom Green would like to explain. By Tom Green and Hershal Pandya
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Abbott Elementary’s Janelle James Was Never Going to Play a Loser

 “It’s very easy to have kept her as a one-note zinger, and I was killing it at that. But to be able to do more has been amazing.” By Devon Ivie
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America’s Got Talent Reject Seeks Redemption

 After being booed offstage on the talent show in 2024, Reuben Solo vindicates himself in his new special. By Hershal Pandya
  1. the grub street diet
    Comedian Kyle Gordon Starts His Passover With Bacon“I hope my dad doesn’t read this.”
    By Zach Schiffman
  2. overnights
    Hacks Recap: A Strategic RetreatWho would have thought that a writers’ retreat in Las Vegas would include so many HR violations?
    By Jessica M. Goldstein
  3. finale thoughts
    Abbott Elementary’s Janelle James Was Never Going to Play a Loser“It’s very easy to have kept her as a one-note zinger, and I was killing it at that. But to be able to do more has been amazing.”
    By Devon Ivie
  4. overnights
    Abbott Elementary Season-Finale Recap: The Final BellThe finale is a warm reminder of how far the students, the teachers, and the show itself have come.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  5. salutations
    We Like IkeIke Barinholtz is giving his all as The Studio’s sad clown.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  6. biting
    Chappell Roan Supports Too-Bright TeethThe pop star boldly comes out as pro-veneer on Las Culturistas.
    By Jason P. Frank
  7. first person
    A Plea From a Member of the ‘51st State’Americans don’t understand the threat Canadians face right now. Comedian Tom Green would like to explain.
    By Tom Green
    As told to Hershal Pandya
  8. coming soon
    The 2025 Emmys Host Is Nate BargatzeCommentating the Best Drama smackdown between White Lotus, Severance, and The Last of Us.
    By Jason P. Frank
  9. succession
    Tina Fey Says Lorne Michaels Is ‘Irreplaceable’To the left, to the left.
    By Jason P. Frank
  10. overnights
    The Studio Recap: Free ParkingQuinn and Sal engage in executive-level warfare over who gets to make the next low-budget slasher for the studio.
    By Keith Phipps
  11. is this a joke
    Kevin Spacey Resurrected Frank Underwood for Comedian Tim Dillon“Netflix didn’t know we were doing it, but they’ve been super cool about it,” Dillon said of a promo clip featuring Spacey in character.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  12. coming soon
    Only Murders in the Building Books a Booksmart StarBeanie Feldstein joins the cast in an unnamed role.
    By Jason P. Frank
  13. saymo(re)
    Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney AgainOn this week’s episode: David Letterman, Hannibal Buress, Leanne Morgan, Nikki Glaser, and music from Randy Newman.
    By Hershal Pandya
  14. overnights
    The Righteous Gemstones Recap: Love Isn’t Always on TimeSeeing the end of Lori’s relationship with Cobb explains what brought her back into the Gemstones’ orbit.
    By Scott Tobias
  15. last night on late night
    Aimee Lou Wood Says SNL’s Parody Was ‘Mean and Unfunny’Was Sarah Sherman supposed to be Cheryl Hines?
    By Bethy Squires
  16. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Jon Hamm Knows What to DoWe know him, the cast knows him, and he knows what his job is when he shows up.
    By Rima Parikh
  17. coming soon
    Find Your Happy Gilmore 2 PlaceThe Sandman is back on the green and the spirit of Carl Weathers will live on.
    By Bethy Squires
  18. this week in late night
    Chesterton Cheadle Won Late Night This WeekEverybody’s Live exists only to fulfill the base desires of John Mulaney and his writing staff.
    By Bethy Squires
  19. the grub street diet
    Jeffery Self Fills the Void With Coffee Runs“The power of a good scone is not to be underestimated.”
    By Zach Schiffman
  20. overnights
    Hacks Recap: Coyote UglyDeborah and Ava’s battle for dominance is bad for business.
    By Jessica M. Goldstein
  21. overnights
    Hacks Season-Premiere Recap: We Can’t Work It OutDeborah doesn’t let a little thing like her dream of hosting a late-night show stop her from sabotaging Ava and, by extension, herself.
    By Jessica M. Goldstein
  22. live from london
    It’s SNL, Innit?Lorne Michaels will executive-produce a U.K. version of the legendary American sketch show.
    By Hershal Pandya
  23. tv review
    World Got You Down? Head North of North.Netflix’s winning new Canadian comedy is the Black Mirror counterprogramming we need right now.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  24. overnights
    Abbott Elementary: Ava and Her Band of TeachersThe Abbott community takes a stand for a real one.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  25. overnights
    The Studio Recap: Going Full FincherMatt investigates the dark side of Hollywood: controlling directors, irritated movie stars, and missing film reels.
    By Keith Phipps
  26. bittersweet symphony
    The Fantasmas Cast Has Cruel IntentionsJulio Torres, Julia Fox, Justice Smith, and more went all the way during a live table read of the 1999 film.
    By Tom Smyth
  27. party report
    Friendship Came Full Circle for Director Andrew DeYoungTim Robinson’s new movie about male friendship breakups was inspired by a real one.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  28. overnights
    Dying for Sex Series-Finale Recap: A Little DeathMolly’s pursuit of one last orgasm before death is so funny, beautiful, and morbid at the same time.
    By Erin Qualey
  29. jokes irl
    Won’t You Enjoy Live Comedy With Vulture?We have shows in L.A. (Guaranteed!) and New York (Pretty Major) Tuesday night. Come by!
    By Hershal Pandya
  30. live from studio 8h
    Thank God Jack Black Didn’t Quit This MonologueBecause if you wanna rock and roll, you best be following him.
    By Devon Ivie
  31. last night on late night
    Hey FCC, How Do You Fine the SNL Audience?Ego Nwodim’s call-and-response bit had a saltier response than expected.
    By Bethy Squires
  32. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Jack Black is Just What SNL NeededJack Black’s signature intensity is right at home in Studio 8H.
    By Ben Rosenstock
  33. overnights
    Dying for Sex Recap: Let’s Get PhysicalI never thought I’d hear Sissy Spacek utter the words, “Don’t drink my daughter’s pee if you can’t handle it, you freak!”
    By Erin Qualey
  34. crime
    Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault in U.K.Brand maintained he’s “never engaged in nonconsensual activity.”
    By Justin Curto
  35. ch-ching!
    Sam Says: Raise the Price of DropoutBy one dollar.
    By Jason P. Frank
  36. overnights
    Dying for Sex Recap: Samantha Was WrongDying for Sex does an incredible job of never putting sex on a pedestal. For instance, Molly kicking Neighbor Guy in the dick is hot and hilarious.
    By Erin Qualey
  37. this week in late night
    A Competitive Ike Barinholtz Won Late Night This WeekPlus, Paul Rudd going day drinking and John Mulaney getting scammed.
    By Bethy Squires
  38. overnights
    Dying for Sex Recap: Die With MeMolly doesn’t let a little thing like dying from stage-IV cancer stop her from pursuing the greatest sex of her life.
    By Erin Qualey
  39. like a boss
    Liam Neeson Becomes a Son of a Naked GunHe will find you, and he will kill you with silliness.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. trailer mix
    Nathan Fielder to Make the Skies Safe for AllIn season two of The Rehearsal, the comedian will put his role-playing expertise to work in service of aviation safety.
    By Hershal Pandya
  41. overnights
    Abbott Elementary: A Golden TicketAbbott’s open house is the perfect venue to underline how much our characters have grown and to unveil one of the show’s biggest guest stars yet.
    By Ile-Ife Okantah
  42. stand-up
    America’s Got Talent Reject Seeks RedemptionAfter being booed offstage on the talent show in 2024, Reuben Solo vindicates himself in his new special.
    By Hershal Pandya
  43. stand-up
    5 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)Looking for some stand-up recommendations? Here are some recent releases that are worth your attention.
    By Jesse David Fox
  44. overnights
    The Studio Recap: Deleted ScenesEveryone knows Ron Howard is the nicest guy in Hollywood. What this episode presupposes is … maybe he isn’t?
    By Keith Phipps
  45. holidays
    It’s Time to Make April Fools’ Day the Halloween of ComedyRIP, pranks.
    By Jesse David Fox
  46. gotta see it from both sides
    Amber Ruffin Is a Changed Woman After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Firing“We have a free press so we can be nice to Republicans at fancy dinners.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  47. funny videos of the month
    The Best Comedy Shorts of March 2025Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  48. overnights
    The Righteous Gemstones Recap: Ancestral Family Vacation HomeThe lengths the Gemstones will go to destroy each other only to forgive moments later never gets old.
    By Scott Tobias
  49. last night on late night
    Why Did Morgan Wallen Walk Off SNL?Was it the solar eclipse in Aries?
    By Bethy Squires
  50. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Mikey Madison Puts in an Honest EffortMikey Madison is out of her element, but it doesn’t stop her or the cast from putting on a fun, light episode.
    By Rima Parikh
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