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Stick Is Stuck on the Trauma Plot

 The Owen Wilson golf comedy is feel-good TV built on a feel-bad foundation. By Kathryn VanArendonk
this week in late night

A Juvenile Story From the Creator of Adolescence Won Late Night This Week

 Plus some great wordplay from Jon Stewart and the writers of After Midnight. By Bethy Squires
close read

Adults Needs More Room to Grow

 Where its genre predecessors were given network-size seasons to calibrate their quirks, this streaming-era hangout sitcom has no such luxury. By Hershal Pandya
  1. last night on late night
    Late-Night Hosts React to Trump and Musk’s Messy Breakup“Their relationship went off a cliff faster than a self-driving Tesla.”
    By Hershal Pandya
  2. this week in late night
    A Juvenile Story From the Creator of Adolescence Won Late Night This WeekPlus some great wordplay from Jon Stewart and the writers of After Midnight.
    By Bethy Squires
  3. overnights
    And Just Like That … Recap: Rat QueenNow that Aidan and Carrie’s relationship isn’t as baffling, we can enjoy the delightful shenanigans everyone else is getting into.
    By Maggie Fremont
  4. podcasts
    Seth Meyers Pitched a Very Self-Congratulatory SNL50 SketchInvolving all the presidential impressions telling the show, “Thanks to your help, we’ve won six of 13 elections.”
    By Bethy Squires
  5. tv review
    Stick Is Stuck on the Trauma PlotThe Owen Wilson golf comedy is feel-good TV built on a feel-bad foundation.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  6. dumb
    Nathan Fielder Slams the House Committee on TransportationThe comedian was unsatisfied with the governing body’s response to his Rehearsal aviation-safety concerns during their recent assembly.
    By Hershal Pandya
  7. close read
    Adults Needs More Room to GrowWhere its genre predecessors were given network-size seasons to calibrate their quirks, this streaming-era hangout sitcom has no such luxury.
    By Hershal Pandya
  8. 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
  9. rip
    Jonathan Joss, of King of the Hill, Killed In ShootingHis husband claims Joss was the victim of a homophobic hate crime.
    By Jason P. Frank
  10. wtf
    Marc Maron Will Lock the Gates One Last TimeThe comedian plans to end his podcast, WTF, after 16 years.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  11. the hollywood issue
    It Feels Like 2009 on DropoutWith its equitable business model and wholesome, Obama-era vibes, the improv streamer has found a young, progressive, fiercely loyal fandom.
    By Jesse David Fox
  12. 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
  13. chat room
    Jason Mantzoukas Didn’t Go on Taskmaster to Win“Being an outsider on the show was like being a giant piñata wheeled into a birthday party full of kids.”
    By Fran Hoepfner
  14. funny videos of the month
    May’s Funniest Comedy ShortsRounding up our favorite funny videos of the month.
    By Luke Kelly-Clyne and Graham Techler
  15. thank u next role
    Comedian Ariana Grande to Star in Meet the Parents SequelShe’s gonna “yes, and?” on set with Ben Stiller.
    By Jason P. Frank
  16. tv review
    Hacks Stopped Being About ComedyAnd became a better but more familiar show.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  17. overnights
    And Just Like That … Season-Premiere Recap: Fake It Till You Make ItHow long before Carrie realizes that Aidan’s five-year waiting game is impossible?
    By Maggie Fremont
  18. overnights
    Hacks Season-Finale Recap: Get Out of TownDeborah and Ava have effectively killed late night, so it’s time to leave the country, I guess.
    By Jessica M. Goldstein
  19. miracle over the mojave
    Nathan Fielder Wants Wolf Blitzer to Know the FAA Is DumbHe stopped by CNN to drive home the more serious points of The Rehearsal while wearing a 737 baseball hat.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  20. boyfight
    John Mulaney Versus 3 Teen Boys: Who Won the Big Fight?Netflix’s live sports offerings are getting weird.
    By Bethy Squires
  21. saymo(re)
    Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney AgainOn this week’s season finale: Adam Sandler, Joe Mande, Sean Penn, Sleater-Kinney, Fred Armisen, three 14-year-olds fighting Mulaney, and more.
    By Hershal Pandya
  22. last night on late night
    Nathan Fielder Thinks He Has One-Upped Sully Sullenberger“I did put down my plane safely … on land.”
    By Hershal Pandya
  23. what’s his take?
    SubwayTakes Is Trying to Squeeze All the JuiceSocial media is more saturated with the series than ever before. Creator Kareem Rahma wants to see how far the audience’s appetite will stretch.
    By Hershal Pandya
  24. exit interview
    ‘No One Wants to Think That Their Pilot Is Weird’How Nathan Fielder channeled a longtime personal obsession into his most ambitious project yet.
    By Jeff Wise
  25. overnights
    The Rehearsal Season-Finale Recap: Come Fly With MeA brilliant finale brings the season in for a personal, unexpectedly moving landing.
    By Scott Tobias
  26. comedy review
    Jerrod Carmichael Takes Off the ArmorDon’t Be Gay is surprisingly free of high-concept artfulness. Without it, what’s left?
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  27. this week in late night
    Jin’s Very Good Question Won Late Night This WeekPlus Lisa Gilroy hosting After Midnight and John Oliver’s rant on Doctor Odyssey.
    By Bethy Squires
  28. rip
    George Wendt, Norm on Cheers, Dead at 76“George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  29. a long talk
    Howdy-ho to 10 Years of Doughboys“We’re very much into beating a dead horse for the sake of beating a dead horse, just because it makes us laugh.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  30. theories
    Can Nathan Fielder Save You From Dying in a Plane Crash?As an aviation journalist, I was skeptical of The Rehearsal. Then I talked to experts.
    By Jeff Wise
  31. snl 50
    SNL 50th Finale Joke Swap: Justice for Scarlett JohanssonWho is staying, who is going, and were there any clues in this annual finale tradition?
    By Bethy Squires
  32. international affairs
    Around the World in 13 SNLsA (cowbell-filled) tour through all of the international adaptations of the sketch show to date.
    By Hershal Pandya
  33. this week in late night
    Salma Hayek Communing With Bugs Won Late Night This WeekPlus, Saymo going Evel Knievel and some pope intel on The Late Show.
    By Bethy Squires
  34. tv review
    When Is Overcompensating?As far as I can tell, Benito Skinner’s college comedy exists in a bubble of stretched time.
    By Jackson McHenry
  35. close read
    Tina Fey Has Never Been This EarnestWhich is what makes The Four Seasons so exciting.
    By Tom Smyth
  36. paper company
    Extra! Extra! The Paper Is ComingThe spinoff of The Office will premiere this fall.
    By Jason P. Frank
  37. eat it
    John Mulaney Wants Weird Al in the Rock Hall YesterdayBecause the curly-haired legend “brought more people to music than is recognized at all.”
    By Devon Ivie
  38. roy g. biv
    Julio Torres Brings His Color Theories to New YorkThe comedian will make his Off Broadway debut this fall, but he’s still not sure what he’ll wear.
    By Jason P. Frank
  39. it must be exhausting
    Morgan Wallen Explains SNL Walk-Off: ‘I Was Just Ready to Go Home’The I’m the Problem singer says he didn’t have a problem.
    By Jason P. Frank
  40. overnights
    The Rehearsal Recap: 50 First DatesNathan goes on a side quest to help a shy co-pilot’s love life. It’s time and money well spent.
    By Scott Tobias
  41. overnights
    Saturday Night Live Recap: Walton Goggins Charms Your MomThe newly anointed sex symbol brings just the right amount of self-deprecation to his debut hosting gig.
    By Rima Parikh
  42. if the shoe fits
    Walton Goggins Is a Tiny-Shoe CinderellaDoes that make Sam Rockwell the Fairy Godmother?
    By Alejandra Gularte
  43. pope watch
    SNL Hasn’t Elected Its Own PopeBut that didn’t stop “Weekend Update” from inaugurating Pope Leo into the mix.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  44. this week in late night
    Father Guido Sarducci’s Conclave Analysis Won Late Night This WeekPlus, Nick Offerman’s Kimmel entrance and John Oliver’s Paddington impression.
    By Bethy Squires
  45. overnights
    Hacks Recap: Woman on the Verge of a Nervous BreakdownAll it took was a public meltdown and a coyote attack to bring our favorite duo back together.
    By Jessica M. Goldstein
  46. the great bits
    Airline Jokes Are Never Clichés for James AdomianHis “Sky Priority” bit proves that there’s no well-worn comedic premise that can’t be reinvented.
    By John Roy
  47. overnights
    The Studio Recap: No One Thanks the Bean CounterMatt gets a dose of a reality when he fails to get the slightest bit of recognition and respect from his industry peers.
    By Keith Phipps
  48. jazz percussion
    Streamer Renews The StudioSeth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s hit Hollywood satire has officially scored a second season at Apple TV+.
    By Hershal Pandya
  49. wake me up
    Evanescence’s Amy Lee Thinks Nathan Fielder Is ‘Some Kind of Genius’The musician reacts to her big moment on The Rehearsal season two.
    By Nicholas Quah
  50. coming soon
    Look Who’s Making a Long Story Short on NetflixRaphael Bob-Waksberg’s new animation stars Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, and more.
    By Rebecca Alter
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