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On the heels of the Season 4B premiere episode delivering a +30% increase on cross-platform viewership vs. prior season premiere, Paramount+ with Showtime today announced that the critically acclaimed documentary series Couples Therapy will return for a fifth season.

The second installment of season four recently debuted on May 23, 2025. All episodes are currently available to watch on Paramount+ with Showtime.

Couples Therapy follows world-renowned psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik as she deftly guides couples through real-life therapy sessions. The series brings viewers into the intimate sessions to witness the conflicts and extraordinary breakthroughs typically hidden behind closed doors.

The series won the Television Critics Association (TCA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming in 2021 and the American Cinema Editors (Ace) Award for Best Edited Non-Scripted Series in 2024.

The series has garnered additional award nominations from the International Documentary Association, 2023 TCA Awards, 2025 Ace Awards, Cinema Eye Honor Awards, and Critics Choice Real TV Awards.

On the heels of a 30% surge in viewership for the recent Season 4B premiere, Couples Therapy has been renewed for a fifth season by Showtime.

Featuring renowned psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik, Couples Therapy follows Guralnik as she deftly guides couples through real-life therapy sessions. The docuseries takes the viewer inside Guralnik’s sessions as she gets people to discuss their differences, sympathize and make peace; while revealing real-life struggles and breakthroughs.

The May 23 Season 4B premiere of the docuseries was up 30% on cross-platform viewership vs. the prior season premiere, according to Showtime’s internal streaming data and Nielsen.

The critically acclaimed docuseries won the Television Critics Association (TCA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming in 2021 and the American Cinema Editors (Ace) Award for Best Edited Non-Scripted Series in 2024. The series also has been nominated by the International Documentary Association, 2023 TCA Awards, 2025 Ace Awards, Cinema Eye Honor Awards...

“Couples Therapy” has been renewed for Season 5 at Paramount+ with Showtime.

The announcement comes two weeks after the premiere of the second half of the documentary series’ fourth season, which launched on May 23. Per Paramount, the Season 4B premiere was up 30% in multiplatform viewing compared to the prior season premiere.

The official description for the show states that it “follows world-renowned psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik as she deftly guides couples through real-life therapy sessions. The series brings viewers into the intimate sessions to witness the conflicts and extraordinary breakthroughs typically hidden behind closed doors.”

“Couples Therapy” is produced by Edgeline Films. Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg, and Eli Despres serve as executive producers, along with Vinnie Malhotra. Matt Parker, Bennett Elliott and Carly Hugo are producers for the second installment of season four, with Pax Wassermann and Bennett Elliott serving as directors. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

“Couples Therapy” has been renewed for Season 5 by Paramount+ with Showtime, TheWrap has exclusively learned.

This decision comes after the documentary series saw a significant boost during its fourth season. The premiere episode for the second half of Season 4 delivered a 30% increase on cross-platform viewership compared to the premiere for the prior season. “Couples Therapy” scored its renewal as the series is in the middle of airing its fourth season, which returned on May 23. All episodes are currently available to watch on Paramount+ with Showtime with new episodes premiering on Fridays.

“Couples Therapy” first premiered in 2019 and follows the work of Dr. Orna Guralnik. Each season jumps between three or four different couples as they participate in a 20-week therapy program. Not all parts of these sessions are shown, but the point of the series is to chronicle the deep and often messy work that therapy requires rather than presenting...

The engine’s revving once again at Matt Parker’s garage — and yes, Tim Allen is behind the wheel. ABC’s breakout hit Shifting Gears has officially been renewed for Season 2, with all signs pointing to production ramping up soon. Allen himself confirmed the news with a simple post on Instagram stating: “Well well well......Back to work.” The multi-camera sitcom first premiered in January 2025 and quickly became ABC’s most-streamed comedy premiere ever, drawing a massive 17 million cross-platform viewers in just seven days. While live viewership dipped in later episodes, delayed viewership remained strong enough to ensure a second season, which fans have been clamoring for.

Created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully, with Michelle Nader as showrunner, Shifting Gears stars Allen as Matt Parker, a recently widowed gearhead who runs a high-end auto restoration shop. His world is turned upside down when his estranged daughter Riley (played...

Tim Allen's Matt Parker loves a challenging project when it comes to restoring cars in his latest sitcom Shifting Gears, but this week's episode may have given him a task even he doesn't have the patience for—getting his grandson's attention to work together in the workshop. The latest episode of the hit series airs tonight on ABC, and Collider is thrilled to exclusively present a sneak peek at some of the laughs in store. The episode's full logline states:...

On Wednesday March 5 2025, ABC broadcasts Shifting Gears!

Career Season 1 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Shifting Gears,” titled “Career,” promises to bring both fun and tension to the screen. Set to air on ABC, this episode centers around Georgia as she invites her friends Matt and Riley to participate in her school’s Career Day. The excitement of sharing their professional experiences takes an unexpected turn when Riley discovers that Georgia feels ashamed of her job. This revelation leads to a playful competition that quickly escalates into a more serious confrontation.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will see how the dynamics between the characters shift. Georgia’s feelings about her career bring out different reactions from Matt and Riley, adding depth to their friendship. The playful banter that usually characterizes their interactions may take a backseat as they navigate the complexities of self-worth and pride in one’s profession.

The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Shifting Gears,” titled “Gummies.” Set to air on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 7:00 Pm on ABC, this episode promises a mix of humor and drama that fans have come to love.

In this episode, Riley faces a shocking discovery when she finds weed gummies in Carter’s pocket. This unexpected situation leaves her feeling horrified, leading to a tense moment between the two. Matt steps in with surprising advice that could change the dynamic between Riley and Carter. His perspective might just help Riley see things in a different light, but how will she react?

Meanwhile, Eve finds herself in a tricky situation when she asks Gabriel and Stitch to donate to a charity auction. Her innocent request quickly spirals into chaos, putting the two in hot water. The episode is sure to deliver laughs and heartfelt moments as the characters navigate their challenges.

Shifting Gears is quickly proving that Tim Allen’s latest sitcom isn’t afraid to lean into nostalgia, because clearly, it's working for them. The new ABC comedy has already welcomed several guest stars with ties to Allen’s past projects, including Dharma & Greg’sJenna Elfman andLast Man Standing’sJay Leno—but it was the return of Nancy Travis that made longtime fans take notice. Travis, who played Vanessa Baxter opposite Allen’s Mike Baxter for a decade on Last Man Standing, recently guest-starred on Shifting Gears as Charlotte, a widow who crosses paths with Allen’s character Matt Parker at his late wife’s gravesite. And according to Travis, she’d be happy to come back. Based on what we saw in her brief appearance, her return will be a welcome one.

In the upcoming episode of “Shifting Gears,” titled “Picnic,” tensions rise between Parker Customs and Premiere Dance Lab. The feud takes center stage as Matt confronts the owner about a picnic table that has been set up in the shared alleyway. This seemingly small issue quickly escalates, showcasing the competitive spirit and stubbornness of both sides. Viewers can expect some heated exchanges and a humorous take on neighborhood disputes.

Meanwhile, Carter finds himself in need of some “me time.” This personal quest leads to a heartfelt conversation with Matt, allowing both characters to explore their feelings and the importance of self-care. The dynamic between the two adds depth to the episode, showing that amidst the chaos of rivalry, friendship and understanding can still shine through.

As the clock ticks down to the airing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on ABC, fans are eager to see how the picnic table...

Another Last Man Standing reunion episode is in the works for Tim Allen's new sitcom Shifting Gears. However, unlike the recently aired Valentine's Day episode, the returning Last Man Standing alum was not a main cast member during the show's nine-season run on ABC/Fox.

Per Screen Rant, in an upcoming episode of Shifting Gears, Allen will reunite with Jay Leno, who made recurring appearances in Last Man Standing as semi-retired auto technician Joe Leonard in the show's final five seasons. However, Allen and Leno's working relationship goes back even further than that, with Leno having made two guest appearances as himself on Allen's first sitcom, Home Improvement, in the 1980s. Leno will appear in the March 12 episode of Shifting Gears, titled "Gummies," as himself, with the storyline seeing the former Tonight Show bringing his car into Allen's character's car restoration shop, Parker Customs, for repair. Check out...

It's not just the characters in Tim Allen's sitcom Shifting Gears that are settling into their new family dynamic. The set featured in the ABC show has also gone through a few changes.

Speaking to IndieWire, production designer Stephan Olson explained that changes to the Parker's living room have been very intentional, since any home would evolve when new and returning family members take up residence. "There's a growth curve," he said. "It's just a huge learning process for the characters [and] what the house is like. The house changes with these new characters in it."

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Shifting Gears' Kat Dennings is hopeful the show will have enough seasons to mine the enormous comedy potential of her and Tim Allen's dynamic.

When the series begins, Matt (Allen) is living alone following the death of...

If you've been paying close attention to Shifting Gears, you might have noticed something going on in the background. This adjustment might have seemed subtle but is actually a deliberate and powerful choice — the set of Tim Allen’s sitcom is evolving with each episode. Matt Parker’s (Allen) house has been changing from being something kinda minimalist and bachelor to something with more stuff littered everywhere, reflecting the changes happening in the show’s central relationships. Now, thanks to production designer Stephan Olson, we finally know what the heck is going on.

Tim Allen is undeniably one of the small screen's most illustrious and successful stars, with the funny man having memorably headlined two of television's greatest sitcoms: the '90s juggernaut Home Improvement and the 2010s hit Last Man Standing. Allen has made the sitcom genre his bread and butter, winning numerous accolades, like a Golden Globe and People's Choice Award for his unforgettable work. He also famously starred as Buzz Lightyear in the beloved Toy Story animated series and as Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause franchise.

In 2025, Allen made his dazzling return to television with Shifting Gears, appearing alongside famous faces like Kat Dennings, Sean William Scott, and Daryl "Chill" Mitchell and portraying a widower and auto shop owner who is reunited with his estranged daughter and her two children after she decides to move home and regroup after separating from her husband. The third episode of the series...

There’s a familiar star joining an upcoming episode of Shifting Gears!

Nancy Travis will reportedly appear on the ABC series as a “spirited widow” named Charlotte who connects with Tim Allen‘s character, Matt Parker.

If you didn’t know, the two played Mike and Vanessa Baxter together on Last Man Standing!

An airdate for the episode has not yet been announced.

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Here’s a plot summary for the series: “Headstrong widower Matt owns a classic car workshop. When his separated daughter and her teenage children arrive at his house, the real restoration begins.”

Last Man Standing ran for nine seasons, beginning in 2011. Its first six seasons aired on ABC. It was revived for another three seasons on Fox up to its 2021 finale.

New episodes of Shifting Gears air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Et on ABC and stream next day on Hulu.

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From the 1990s through the 2000s, it was common to see over-the-top character comedies set in pro sports. Dodgeball, Baseketball, and Semi-Pro helped define over a decade of sports films, each parodying the larger sports complex in turn. The Gutter — directed by Isaiah and Yassir Lester — takes aim at the environment around sports superstardom. At the same time, it features enough absurd and boisterous comedy that it delivers the laughs. While The Gutter runs out of steam occasionally, leaning too heavily into tropes when it does, the overall result is a surprisingly fun comedy.

The Gutter Plot

Walt (Shameik Moore) struggles to maintain employment because he’s unwilling to change his style. After getting fired from several jobs, he finally catches on as a bartender at a local bowling alley, aptly named AlleyCatz. When the owner Mozell (Jackée Harry) needs $200,000 to save the alley, bar regular and former pro bowler...

The docuseries “Couples Therapy” from Paramount+ with Showtime has announced its fourth season, set to launch on May 31, Variety can exclusively reveal. It’s timed for the final day of the Emmy eligibility period, so fans and Television Academy voters can binge the entire season.

The new season, which spans nine episodes, will be available for streaming and on-demand for subscribers of Paramount+ with the Showtime package. Additionally, the season’s initial two episodes will premiere on linear cable on Sunday, June 2, at 10 p.m. Following, two episodes will air back-to-back each Sunday, culminating in the season finale on June 30.

With its fourth season, “Couples Therapy” has officially joined the Emmy race, vying for the outstanding structured reality program category. It faces stiff competition from the reigning champion “Queer Eye” on Netflix, along with long-standing contenders like “Shark Tank” from ABC and “Antiques Roadshow” on PBS.

The series provides an...

When the late, legendary filmmaker William Friedkin called Kiefer Sutherland to gauge his interest in playing the lead in the Showtime and Paramount+ film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, the actor hung up almost immediately. But not because he wasn’t interested in working with the director he’d long revered, Sutherland explained. “I thought it was one of my friends making a joke.”

During Sutherland’s appearance at Deadline’s Contenders Television panel alongside producers Annabelle Dunne and Matt Parker, Sutherland revealed that Friedkin had exerted a powerful influence on his professional path from an early age.

“William Freakin was responsible for me,” Sutherland said of his desire to work in film. “I was working as a theater actor – I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada. My mother was a great theater actor. It’s the community I grew up in and I was very dedicated to. That was...

William Friedkin’s final feature “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” is debuting on Showtime.

Friedkin, who died in August 2023 at age 87, wrote and directed the adaptation of Herman Wouk’s 1953 play, itself adapted from his own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film version, which takes place entirely inside a courtroom, follows a U.S. naval first officer (Jake Lacy) standing trial for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain (Kiefer Sutherland). The captain showed signs of becoming unstable and, the first office alleges, jeopardized the lives of his crew. Jason Clarke portrays skeptical naval lawyer Barney Greenwald who agrees to defend Lacy’s character, Lt. Steve Maryk.

As the trial progresses, Greenwald becomes increasingly concerned and questions if the events aboard the Caine were deemed a true mutiny or simply the courageous acts of a group of sailors who did not trust their unstable leader.

Monica Raymund, Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass, Tom Riley,...

Quick Links The Latest South Park Season 27 News South Park Season 27 Is Renewed South Park Season 27 Release Date South Park Season 27 Cast South Park Season 27 Story South Park season 27 is confirmed, but details about the release date and episode count have not been disclosed yet. The cast for South Park season 27 is expected to remain the same, with Matt Parker and Trey Stone voicing the overwhelming majority of the iconic characters. The plot of South Park season 27 is unknown at this time, as episodes are often written and created close to their broadcast date, allowing for timely satire of real-world events.

Few shows are as unpredictable as South Park, and while season 27 is confirmed the only certainty is that it’s impossible to guess what’s in store when Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman return. Thanks to its infamously quick production schedule and turnaround time, even creators Trey Parker and...

William Friedkin’s last film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial will make its U.S. premiere on October 6 on Paramount+ with Showtime.

This will be followed by a linear release on the Showtime network on October 8.

The U.S. launch follows the movie’s Out of Competition world premiere at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend, less than a month after Friedkin died at the age of who died at age 87 on August 7.

The courtroom drama revolves around the trial of a young first Officer for orchestrating a mutiny on a U.S Navy minesweeper operating in the Persian Gulf in 2022, he becomes convinced that its veteran, disciplinarian captain is mentally ill.

The high-profile ensemble cast features Kiefer Sutherland, Lance Reddick, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund Lewis Pullman, Jay Duplass and Tom Riley.

The film was accompanied in Venice by producer Annabelle Dunne, editor Darrin Navarro and Dan Cohen, president of Republic Pictures,...

Paramount+ has announced it will premiere William Friedkin’s last film The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial in all international markets where the service is currently live.

The territories included in the operation are the UK, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and South Korea.

The American legal drama, directed by Friedkin, who also wrote the screenplay from the play by Herman Wouk, world premieres Out of Competition at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday evening. Producer AnnaBelle Dunne teased the deal in the morning press conference for the film.

The film was completed prior to Friedkin’s death on August 7, and it also marks a posthumous release for Wouk and cast member Lance Reddick, who died in 2019 and 2023 respectively

The drama revolves around the trial of a U.S. Naval First Officer for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain starts to show signs of becoming unhinged,...

Crafting a satisfying ending to a beloved TV show is difficult, but well-executed sequel movies can redeem shows in the eyes of fans. Films that continue the story of a TV show must work as a satisfying continuation while also being a compelling movie on their own. Movies like "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" and "Veronica Mars" capture the essence of the original shows and provide closure for fans.

Crafting a satisfying ending to a beloved TV show can be extremely difficult, but some series are lucky enough to have their stories continued with feature-length movies. Films that are sequels to TV shows are a difficult thing to pull off, as they have to work as a continuation of a long-running show while still being a satisfying movie on their own, but when done well they can be excellent. Whether the show was canceled too early, had a disappointing final episode,...

"Imaginationland" is a unique entry in the history of South Park. Splitting focus between a petty Cartman/Kyle fight and a surprisingly epic storyline centered around Butters, "Imaginationland" was the first three-part story in the Comedy Central series' history. But it was actually almost released on a far larger scope.

During development, "Imaginationland" almost became the second South Park movie, befitting its massive scale. Creators Trey Stone and Matt Parker decided against that route, and instead refitted it to work within Season 11 of the long-running animated show. But while "Imaginationland" may not have been the South Park movie follow-up that fans have spent years waiting for, it still had a major effect on the growth of the series.

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Showtime has successfully petitioned the Television Academy to switch its Emmy submission for the acclaimed docuseries “Couples Therapy” to outstanding structured reality program, Variety has learned exclusively.

During its two previous seasons, the series had been offered in the unstructured reality category, where it competed with shows such as National Geographic’s “Life Below Zero,” TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé” and Hulu’s “The Kardashians.” However, it failed to receive recognition during its respective years. Notably, the show did win a major prize from the Television Critics Association (TCA) Award in 2021 for outstanding achievement in reality programming.

Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.

“Couples Therapy” follows Dr. Orna Guralnik, a world-renowned psychologist and psychoanalyst, as she guides couples through real-life therapy sessions. This second installment of the third season follows four couples, with all nine episodes premiering on the Showtime app on April...

Showtime has handed an extended third-season renewal to Couples Therapy, the docuseries featuring psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik.

Season 3, which will be split into two different runs, is slated to premiere in 2022 and will continue to follow Guralnik as she helps new sets of couples work out their conflicts and rough patches.

“We are in awe of the bravery of these couples and deeply grateful for the continued opportunity to capture and share their struggles with the world,” said creators Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg and Eli Despres. “The therapeutic work is not just gripping — it is also a profound reminder of the power of reconciliation and the worthiness of striving to better love one another.”

Vinnie Malhotra, EVP Nonfiction Programming at Showtime Networks, announced the renewal Wednesday.

The docuseries takes the viewer inside the sessions of the world-class therapist as she gets people to discuss their differences, sympathize and...

Showtime has renewed “Couples Therapy” for a two-part third season next year. The docuseries from Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg and Eli Despres follows psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik as she helps real-life couples in real-life therapy sessions. There will be fresh sets of couples in each installment of Season 3.

“Couples Therapy” is produced by Edgeline Films for Showtime. Kriegman, Steinberg and Despres executive produce, while Carly Hugo and Matt Parker serve as producers. Season 2 just wrapped on Showtime.

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Netflix will bow adult animated comedy series “Q-Force” on Sept. 2, with a voice cast including Sean Hayes, Gary Cole, David Harbour, Patti Harrison, Laurie Metcalf, Matt Rogers, Wanda Sykes and Gabe Liedman. The 10-episode order follows Steve Maryweather, a once-celebrated member of the American Intelligence Agency (Aia) who was sent to West Hollywood to vanish into obscurity after coming out as gay. Instead, Agent Mary assembles Q-Force,...

Entertainment studio Topic Studios and New York-based production company Loveless have entered into an all-media first-look deal, partnering to develop scripted and unscripted projects across TV, film and podcasts.

Topic Studios, the entertainment studio from First Look Media, which recently produced the Golden Globe-nominated legal thriller “The Mauritanian,” and Loveless, the production company founded by Emmy-nominees Carly Hugo and Matt Parker, have come together for the new venture, with aims to curate a homegrown slate of new content. The new pact between has already produced an early development slate, which includes a scripted TV series, a docuseries and a feature film.

“Matt and Carly are two of the hardest-working and most innovative producers out there,” Maria Zuckerman, head of Topic Studios, said in a statement announcing the partnership. “With their prodigious relationships, endless creativity, and great eye, we at Topic Studios are excited to partner with Loveless and ignite many great new projects to come.

The Denver Broncos have placed characters from South Park into their virtual crowd at the Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The show's creators, Matt Parker and Trey Stone, are huge fans of the NFL team since they grew up in Colorado, which is also where they met and created the long-running animated comedy. The character cutouts were added to the stadium, along with a backdrop of the animated town. Additionally, all of the characters are wearing masks.

Goin’ down to Denver gonna have myself a time. pic.twitter.com/FpR5ZBXwAT

— South Park (@SouthPark) September 27, 2020

The Denver Broncos didn't just add main characters like Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick, they added just about everybody from South Park to their empty seats. The cutouts are part of the team's effort to raise money for Denver Broncos charities and the other cutouts featured actual in...

Outrageous Acts of Science is back. Recently, the Science Channel announced season six of the series will debut next week.The show explores the real science behind viral experiment videos. The new season will feature "astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi, physicist Debbie Berebichez, robotics engineer Eric Gradman, molecular biologist Adam Ruben, materials chemist Sujata Kundu, nuclear chemist Alistair Linsell, biologist Carin Bondar, mathematician Matt Parker and engineer Mike North, among others."Read More…...