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Conan O’Brien and John Cena appear in ‘The Simpsons’ series finale fake-out episode

No, "The Simpsons" isn't going anywhere. At least not yet.

Veep aspirants now, and actual veeps back then
As you may have heard, there’s a debate Tuesday night.

This week’s TV: Debate fever continues as VP candidates face off on CBS
Plus: “Law & Order” returns for a 24th season in the never-ending battle to make New York City safe for more Dick Wolf franchises.

Jean Smart shares why she likes New York as ‘Saturday Night Live’ kicks off its 50th season

“Saturday Night Live” began its 50th season with a parade of former co-stars, including Maya Rudolph as Vice President Kamala Harris. Jelly Roll was the night's musical guest.

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Big screen, small
'Wolfs' is the latest streamer-produced movie to have a short theatrical run.

‘Murder in Boston’ takes home prize at 45th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
The three-part docuseries, presented by HBO in association with the Globe, was one of the night’s big winners.

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Ellen DeGeneres is back — twice, in fact
She has a standup special now on Netflix and the coming-out episode of her sitcom "Ellen" is a subject of CNN’s "TV on the Edge" docuseries.

HBO marks ‘The Last of Us’ Day with first look teaser trailer for season two
The first teaser trailer for season two has arrived, including a first look at series newcomers Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Wright, and Kaitlyn Dever.

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Longtime anchor Hoda Kotb announces exit from NBC’s ‘Today’ show

A fixture at the network for more than 26 years, Kotb announced her upcoming departure during Thursday’s episode of the show.

'SNL' at 50

‘SNL’ kicks off season 50 this weekend. Two Globe writers look back at the show’s best — and worst — music moments.

As the show begins its 50th season, the Globe’s Mark Shanahan and Odie Henderson step into the nostalgia listening booth and each share their top 10 picks, plus five unforgettable flops.

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If the Penguin needs a lawyer, we have someone in mind

“Matlock” got the largest rating for a non-Super Bowl-aided series premiere on CBS since 2019. "The Penguin" drew 5.3 million viewers on HBO/Max.

‘Pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik impresses ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judges with Superman-inspired number

The Worcester native and Olympic star channeled his inner Clark Kent while dancing the Paso Doble during Tuesday's Oscars-themed night.

‘American Sports Story’ episode 3 recap: Aaron Hernandez series dives into his struggles with identity

Episode 3 of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” which aired Tuesday on FX, has a not-so-subtle title: “Pray the Gay Away.”

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A certain Sheen of reality

Playing Prince Andrew in “A Very Royal Scandal,” on Amazon Prime, Michael Sheen returns to his specialty: real-life characters.

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This week’s TV: Zachary Quinto is a quirky, genius doctor on NBC’s ‘Brilliant Minds’

Plus: Happy golden anniversary to the long-running late-night comedy staple “Saturday Night Live.”

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When Dan met Murphy

A new CNN documentary looks at TV’s impact on the culture, starting with a US vice president’s criticism of a sitcom character.