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Chicago Fire Star Monica Raymund Directed Several Episodes Of An Acclaimed Crime Drama

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0000

Monica Raymund is best-known for saving lives on "Chicago Fire," but her passion for directing burns just as bright -- especially for one specific franchise.

Fox's Hit Medical Drama House Was Inspired By A New York Times Column

staff@tvline.com (Michael Boyle) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0000

It's well-known at this point that House was inspired by Sherlock Holmes, but the show also took notes from a NYT column that's still being published today.

The FBI Audition That Made Series Creator Dick Wolf Change The Character To Fit The Actor

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Some actors are so talented, some series will completely change character details to make the casting work. That's exactly what happened to this "FBI" star.

The Rookie: Why Bridget Regan's Monica Was Killed Off

staff@tvline.com (Kieran Fisher) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0000

Monica Stevens finally meets her end in The Rookie Season 8. Here's why creator Alexi Hawley killed her off, and what actress Bridget Regan thought about it.

Why NCIS: New Orleans Killed Off Lucas Black's Christopher LaSalle

staff@tvline.com (Kieran Fisher) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0000

Christopher LaSalle went out with a bang on "NCIS: New Orleans" in Season 6. Here's what the showrunners and actor Lucas Black said about the departure.

Why Chicago P.D. Decided To Kill Off Sheldon Jin After Just One Season

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0000

Chicago P.D. showrunner Matt Olmstead says that killing off Sheldon Jin (Archie Kao) so early on in the series was purely a creative decision.

Emily Deschanel And David Boreanaz Had Very Different Approaches To Their Bones Dialogue

staff@tvline.com (Lex Briscuso) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0000

Emily Deschanel shares how her Bones character Dr. Temperance Brennan required her to bring a specific approach to her lines compared to co-star David Boreanaz.

Fox Gave House's Creator One Note About Hugh Laurie's Character

staff@tvline.com (Lex Briscuso) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

When creator David Shore and executive producer Katie Jacobs were developing House, Fox was concerned with the title character's Vicodin addiction.

The TVLine Scorecard: Which Shows Are Returning — And When? And Which Are Canceled?

staff@tvline.com (Ryan Schwartz) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The TVLine Scorecard tracks the renew/cancel status of more than 250 scripted broadcast, cable, and streaming series - and offers the latest return date intel.

Boston Blue's Creators Tried To Sell A Zombie Show Before The Walking Dead

staff@tvline.com (Lex Briscuso) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0000

"Boston Blue" creators Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis started working together years before their follow-up to "Blue Bloods," including on a zombie story.

Why Hawaii Five-0 Uses A Zero Instead Of The Letter O, According To CBS

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

If the original Hawaii 5-O used the letter O in its title, then why did the creators of the 2010 CBS reboot Hawaii 5-0 decide to use a zero instead?

Nathan Fillion's Firefly Homage On Castle Was Absolutely Perfect

staff@tvline.com (Eammon Parks Jacobs) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0000

Nathan Fillion loves Firefly to this day, but it might surprise some people that his Richard Castle character made a sweet nod to a certain space cowboy.

Why ABC Canceled The Rookie: Feds After Just One Season

staff@tvline.com (Kieran Fisher) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0000

The Rookie has done well on ABC, but the same can't be said for its first spin-off series: The Rookie: Feds. Multiple factors led to the show's cancellation.

Bones' Creator Was Shocked Fox Didn't Cut This Season 1 Line About Jesus

staff@tvline.com (Kieran Fisher) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0000

"Bones" was always a quirky, slightly edgy series, but even the show's creators were surprised that Fox let them joke about Jesus in Season 1.

15 Major Movie Stars Who Appeared On NCIS

staff@tvline.com (Kira Deshler) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0000

The ongoing CBS procedural has had some major names briefly join the cast during its decades on the air. Here are just a handful of standouts.

House Season 9: What Would Have Happened If The Series Hadn't Ended

staff@tvline.com (Ryan Schwartz) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Had House been renewed for Season 9, the plan was to follow Hugh Laurie's cantankerous doc as he practiced medicine in a small town without a license.

The Law & Order SVU Storyline So Intense Even Mariska Hargitay Has Trouble Rewatching

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0000

Mariska Hargitay reflects about the controversial storylines of Law & Order: SVU Seasons 14 and 15, when Olivia Benson went through a lot of hardship.

Samuel L. Jackson And Philip Seymour Hoffman Were In The Same Law & Order Episode

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0000

Samuel L. Jackson and Philip Seymour Hoffman guest starred in the same Law & Order episode - and it was Hoffman's first-ever professional acting role.

The Real Person Who Inspired Molly's Pub On Chicago Fire

staff@tvline.com (Lex Briscuso) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0000

Molly's Pub is the central meeting spot of the One Chicago universe, and its name has a special meaning that might surprise Chicago Fire fans.

Why Chicago Fire's Co-Creator Thought The Drama Would Be Canceled After Two Episodes

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0000

Nowadays, Chicago Fire is one of NBC's hottest shows - but there was once a time when its creators were convinced it was about to get the axe.