Megan Behnke

Staff Writer

Megan is a writer who has had a passion for entertainment and pop culture for years. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 2020 for multimedia journalism. For PopCulture, she specializes in broadcast TV, particularly on the drama and procedural fronts like the One Chicago franchise, Blue Bloods, and 9-1-1.

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  • ‘Fire Country’ Just Gave Bode Bad News About His Parole Hearing
    "Backfire" – The station 42 and Three Rock crews are called to a backfire started by a private firefighting company to protect a high-end winery but instead threatens to grow out of control, on FIRE COUNTRY, Friday, May 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Episode directed by series star Max Thieriot. Pictured: Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan. Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • ‘Nancy Drew’ Season 4 Premiere and Finale Dates Confirmed
    Nancy Drew — "The Testimony of the Executed Man" — Image Number: NCD303a_0234r.jpg — Pictured (L-R): Kennedy McMann as Nancy, Leah Lewis as George and Alex Saxon as Ace — Photo: Michael Courtney/The CW — © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Season 4 Premiere Date Moves to Midseason
  • ‘Walker: Independence’ Trying to Find New Home After CW Cancellation
  • NBC’s Fall Schedule Sees Shakeups
  • ‘The Good Wife’ Spinoff ‘Elsbeth’ Officially Coming to CBS — Watch the Trailer
    Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce stars as Captain C.W. Wagner in ELSBETH, a new drama based on the character featured in THE GOOD WIFE and THE GOOD FIGHT. The show follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who, after her successful career in Chicago, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. ELSBETH premiers in the 2023-2024 season on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain C.W. Wagner. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Damon Wayans and His Son’s Sitcom ‘Poppa’s House’ Officially Coming to CBS
    Damon Wayans stars as "Poppa," a legendary talk radio host who has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host, Ivy (Essence Atkins), is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, Damon (Damon Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband to his wife, Nina (Tetona Jackson) in POPPA'S HOUSE, premiering in the 2023-2024 season on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured: Damon Wayans as Poppa and Damon Wayans Jr. as Junior. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • ‘The Rookie’ Fans Flip Over Season 5 Finale’s Possible Death
    THE ROOKIE – "Take Back" – Officer John Nolan and the team investigate the unexpected death of a suspect in police custody. Their search also uncovers a very delicate loose end that could jeopardize Officer Celina Juarez's career. Meanwhile, Sergeant Grey and his wife, Luna, go to New York to visit their daughter, Dominique, only to realize she never made it home from the night before on an all-new episode of "The Rookie," SUNDAY, DEC. 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Raymond Liu)<br>MELISSA O'NEIL, TRU VALENTINO
  • ‘The Goldbergs’ Finale Included Secret Wedding
  • Last-Ever ‘East New York’ Episode Airs Sunday
    "Ruskin Roulette" – Haywood's (Amanda Warren) leadership is called into question after a tragic shooting close to home, and her relationship with Suarez (Jimmy Smits) is put to the test. First season finale. Pictured (L-R): Jimmy Smits as Chief John Suarez and Amanda Warren as Regina Haywood. Photo Credit: Scott McDermott / 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • ‘So Help Me Todd’ Character Facing 20-Year Prison Sentence
    "More Fang for Your Chuck" – Margaret must represent Chuck when he faces 20 years in federal prison after being accused of fixing a cash prize giveaway at the Portland Widows hockey game. Also, Lyle finds a new love interest in a forensic accountant and Allison asks Susan to be her divorce lawyer, on the CBS Original drama SO HELP ME TODD, Thursday, May 11 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* Pictured: Skylar Astin as Todd, Clayton James as Chuck and Marcia Gay Harden as Margaret. Photo: Michael Courtney/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Why Fox Canceled ‘9-1-1’
    9-1-1: L-R: Ryan Guzman, Aisha Hinds and Oliver Stark in the 9-1-1 episode airing Monday, Sep. 26 (8:00-900 PM ET) on FOX. ©2022 FOX Media LLC. Cr: Jack Zeman /FOX
  • ‘Will Trent’ Character Possibly Paralyzed After Season 1 Finale
  • ‘The Rookie’ Couple Welcomes Baby Girl in Season 5 Finale
    THE ROOKIE – "Double Trouble" – When Dim goes missing, Officer Chen and Sergeant Bradford, along with the CIA, set out to find him and enlist the help of Juicy. (TUESDAY, MARCH 21<br>8:00-9:00 p.m.), on ABC. (ABC/Raymond Liu)<br>MELISSA O'NEIL, NATHAN FILLION, LISSETH CHAVEZ, ALYSSA DIAZ, MEKIA COX, RICHARD T. JONES
  • CBS Fall 2023 Schedule Revealed
  • ‘Fire Country’: See Photos of Max Thieriot Directing While in Costume as Bode
    "Watch Your Step" – The station 42 crew responds to an out-of-control blaze at a wellness retreat, and the third rock crew tries to protect one of their own from a dangerous overdose, on FIRE COUNTRY, Friday, April 21 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*."Watch Your Step" — Coverage of the CBS Original Series FIRE COUNTRY, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • ‘East New York’ Cancellation Devastates Fans
    "A Humbling Blues" – The team faces unexpected challenges while investigating the murder of a homeless man. Also, Haywood and Dryden hit a speedbump in their relationship, and Quinlan struggles with a decision at Ruskin Gardens, on EAST NEW YORK, Sunday, May 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Pictured: Amanda Warren as Regina Haywood. Photo: Scott McDermott /CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • ‘S.W.A.T.’: Jay Harrington Talks Working With Friend and Guest Star Taye Diggs for Season 6, Episode 20 (Exclusive)
    "All that Glitters" – Following a string of violent home robberies, the team rushes to stop a crew targeting elderly victims. Also, Hondo's longtime friend and former Marine squad leader Danny Wright (guest star Taye Diggs) turns to Hondo for help when his daughter goes missing, on S.W.A.T., Friday, May 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Series star Jay Harrington directs. Pictured (L-R): Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, Taye Diggs as Marine squad leader Danny Wright, and Director Jay Harrington. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Fox Cancels Another Major Show
  • The CW Just Canceled a Major Spinoff Show