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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  • CBS Game Show Favorite Roxanne Rosedale Has Died
    NEW YORK – JUNE 27: On-air assistant and model Roxanne (aka: Dolores Rosedale) poses for a portrait with a CBS television camera in New York City. She is featured on the CBS game show "Beat the Clock." Image dated: June 27, 1951. New York, NY. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)
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    CBS Game Show Favorite Roxanne Rosedale Has Died

  • ‘FBI’: Katherine Renee Kane on Tiffany’s ‘Survivor’s Guilt’ As Season 6 Finale Visits Season-Long Manhunt (Exclusive)
    "Ring of Fire" – The Somalian terrorist group behind the death of Agent Hobbs resurfaces, sending the team on a chase to take them down for good, on the sixth season finale of the CBS Original series FBI, Tuesday, May 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured (L-R): Alexis Nichole Smith as Jennifer Hobbs and Katherine Renee Kane as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘FBI’: Katherine Renee Kane on Tiffany’s ‘Survivor’s Guilt’ As Season 6 Finale Visits Season-Long Manhunt (Exclusive)

  • ‘Yellowstone’ Actor Dead at 92: Dabney Coleman Also Starred in ‘9 to 5’ and ‘War Games’
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    ‘Yellowstone’ Actor Dead at 92: Dabney Coleman Also Starred in ‘9 to 5’ and ‘War Games’

  • Olivia Rodrigo Suffers Unfortunate Wardrobe Malfunction During Concert
    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 09: Olivia Rodrigo performs at Bridgestone Arena on March 09, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ABA)
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    Olivia Rodrigo Suffers Unfortunate Wardrobe Malfunction During Concert

  • ‘The Valley’ Renewed for Season 2 on Bravo
    THE VALLEY — Season:1 — Pictured: Luke Broderick, Kristen Doute, Jax Taylor, Nia Booko, Danny Booko, Brittany Cartwright, Jason Caperna, Janet Caperna, Michelle Lally, Jesse Lally — (Photo by: Felix Kunze/Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo)
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    ‘The Valley’ Renewed for Season 2 on Bravo

  • ‘Elsbeth’ Star Wendell Pierce on Being ‘In the Dark’ About Captain Wagner (Exclusive)
    "Sweet Justice" – After hearing his favorite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar (Arian Moayed) decides to seek revenge on her behalf, but his desire for justice leads to a deadly mistake, leaving Elsbeth and Kaya to connect the dots. Meanwhile, after learning that the DOJ investigation is close to an indictment, Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces to expose the real criminal, on ELSBETH, Thursday, May 16 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Elsbeth’ Star Wendell Pierce on Being ‘In the Dark’ About Captain Wagner (Exclusive)

  • ABC Names Joan Vassos as First ‘Golden Bachelorette’
    THE GOLDEN BACHELOR – ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" stars Joan. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
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    ABC Names Joan Vassos as First ‘Golden Bachelorette’

  • ‘Young Sheldon’: How Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik Returned for Series Finale
    FIRST LOOK: Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles of Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in the series finale of YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, May 16 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT and 8:31 – 9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). The pair last appeared on screen together in THE BIG BANG THEORY series finale, which aired in May 2019. Pictured (L-R): Mayim Bialik as Amy Farrah Fowler and Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper Photo Credit: Bill Inoshita / 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Young Sheldon’: How Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik Returned for Series Finale

  • ‘Elsbeth’: Wendell Pierce Previews Seeing Where Captain Wagner’s ‘Moral Compass’ Is in Season 1’s Penultimate Episode (Exclusive)
    "Something Blue" – Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding meticulously planned by an esteemed, but shady, financial advisor, Ashton Hayes (Keegan-Michael Key), ends in the golf cart death of the hapless groom. Also, Elsbeth plans a housewarming party with some old friends, on ELSBETH, Thursday, May 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured: Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Elsbeth’: Wendell Pierce Previews Seeing Where Captain Wagner’s ‘Moral Compass’ Is in Season 1’s Penultimate Episode (Exclusive)

  • ‘It’s Extremely Humbling’: ‘FBI’ Star Zeeko Zaki Reacts to Three-Season Renewal (Exclusive)
    "No One Left Behind" – The team is thrown into a highly political case after four members of the Taliban are shot and one is kidnapped in New York with no record of their entrance into the country. Having served in the U.S. Army, this case hits close to home for OA, who struggles to open up to Gemma about his past in Afghanistan, on FBI, Tuesday, May 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). Pictured: Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom 'OA' Zidan. Photo: Bennett Raglin/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘It’s Extremely Humbling’: ‘FBI’ Star Zeeko Zaki Reacts to Three-Season Renewal (Exclusive)

  • ‘Manifest’: Melissa Roxburgh Reflects on ‘Beautiful’ Finale and Shares Thoughts on Possible Spinoff (Exclusive)
    MANIFEST SEASON 04. Melissa Roxburgh as Michaela Stone in Manifest Season 04. Cr. Netflix © 2022.
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    ‘Manifest’: Melissa Roxburgh Reflects on ‘Beautiful’ Finale and Shares Thoughts on Possible Spinoff (Exclusive)

  • ‘9-1-1’ Rocked by Tragedy as Grip Rico Priem Dies in Car Crash
    9-1-1 – "Ghost of a Second Chance" – Maddie and Athena investigate a case surrounding an abducted mother and child as Hen and Karen learn more about Mara's family history. Meanwhile, Eddie grapples with unresolved feelings for someone from his past. THURSDAY, MAY 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Chris Willard)<br>RYAN GUZMAN, KENNETH CHOI, PETER KRAUSE, AISHA HINDS, OLIVER STARK
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    ‘9-1-1’ Rocked by Tragedy as Grip Rico Priem Dies in Car Crash

  • ‘Jeopardy’ Spinoff Focusing on Pop Culture Ordered at Prime Video
    CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! – "Quarterfinal #1: Mark Duplass, Emily Hampshire and Utkarsh Ambudkar" – On the season premiere of "Celebrity Jeopardy!," stars Mark Duplass ("The Morning Show"), Emily Hampshire ("Schitt's Creek") and Utkarsh Ambudkar ("Ghosts") compete for the chance to win the grand prize of $1 million for the charity of their choice. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)KEN JENNINGS
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    ‘Jeopardy’ Spinoff Focusing on Pop Culture Ordered at Prime Video

  • ‘The Boys’ Renewed for Season 5 Ahead of Season 4 Premiere
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    ‘The Boys’ Renewed for Season 5 Ahead of Season 4 Premiere

  • ‘The Office’: Steve Carell Weighs in on Possible Appearance in Reboot
    THE OFFICE — "Counseling" Episode 702 — Pictured: Steve Carell as Michael Scott — Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
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    ‘The Office’: Steve Carell Weighs in on Possible Appearance in Reboot

  • Why ‘Quantum Leap’ Was Canceled at NBC
    QUANTUM LEAP — "Off the Cuff" Episode 209 — Pictured: Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC via Getty Images)
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    Why ‘Quantum Leap’ Was Canceled at NBC

  • ‘Elsbeth’: Captain Wagner’s Investigation Heats Up (Exclusive Clip)
    "Sweet Justice" – After hearing his favorite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar (Arian Moayed) decides to seek revenge on her behalf, but his desire for justice leads to a deadly mistake, leaving Elsbeth and Kaya to connect the dots. Meanwhile, after learning that the DOJ investigation is close to an indictment, Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces to expose the real criminal, on ELSBETH, Thursday, May 16 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured (L-R): Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni and Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Elsbeth’: Captain Wagner’s Investigation Heats Up (Exclusive Clip)

  • ‘The Conners’ Canceled, Will End With Shortened Season 7 on ABC
    THE CONNERS – ABC's "The Conners" stars Emma Kenney as Harris Conner, Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris, Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner, Ames McNamara as Mark Conner, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Jay R. Ferguson as Ben, and John Goodman as Dan Conner. (Disney/Justin Stephens)
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    ‘The Conners’ Canceled, Will End With Shortened Season 7 on ABC

  • ‘Night Court’ Is Changing Time Slots on NBC
    NIGHT COURT — "Just the Fax, Dan" Episode 203 — Pictured: Melissa Rauch as Abby Stone — (Photo by: Nicole Weingart/NBC/Warner Bros. via Getty Images)
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    ‘Night Court’ Is Changing Time Slots on NBC

  • NBC Moves Major Show to Tuesdays
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    NBC Moves Major Show to Tuesdays