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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  • ‘NCIS’ Star Rocky Carroll Reacts to Season 22 Renewal as Franchise Hits Massive Milestone: ‘It’s a Little Surreal’ (Exclusive)
    "Algún Día" – The NCIS team must help Torres when he puts his future at stake by confronting the man who tormented his family when he was a child, on the 21st season premiere of the CBS Original series NCIS, Thursday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 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): Rocky Carroll as NCIS Director Leon Vance. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘NCIS’ Star Rocky Carroll Reacts to Season 22 Renewal as Franchise Hits Massive Milestone: ‘It’s a Little Surreal’ (Exclusive)

  • ‘So Help Me Todd’ Season 2 Will End on Cliffhanger Despite Cancellation
    "Dial Margaret for Murder" – While in the hospital recovering from an emergency appendectomy, Todd is convinced he overheard a plot to murder someone. When Margaret realizes her difficult but very important clients are interested in Todd's theories, she jumps into the role of private investigator and brings them along for the ride. Also, Todd gets to meet his personal guru, Dick Franks, a grizzled veteran private investigator who shares the hospital room with him, on the CBS Original drama SO HELP ME TODD, Thursday, March 14 (9:01-10:00 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: Skylar Astin and Marcia Gay Harden. Photo: Michael Courtney/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘So Help Me Todd’ Season 2 Will End on Cliffhanger Despite Cancellation

  • ‘CSI: Vegas’ Was ‘in Grave Danger’ Before Cancellation at CBS
    "Health and Wellness" – As the CSI team investigates the death of a man visiting Las Vegas for a health and wellness convention, a fiery explosion traps Allie Rajan in the basement of an abandoned hospital, on the CBS Original series CSI: VEGAS, Sunday, March 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and also available on the CBS app and streaming on Paramount+*. Pictured: Matt Lauria, Paula Newsome, Marg Helgenberger and Lex Medlin. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘CSI: Vegas’ Was ‘in Grave Danger’ Before Cancellation at CBS

  • ‘This Is Us’ Alum Jon Huertas Talks Directing New ‘Tracker’ Episode and Reuniting with Justin Hartley (Exclusive)
    "Aurora" – When a widower offers a reward to find his only daughter who disappeared three years ago and is presumed dead, Colter agrees to help track her down. After the missing girl's father shows Colter a newspaper photo from a recent county fair he's convinced is her, Colter's search leads him into the world of amateur ghost hunting and paranormal activity, on the CBS original series TRACKER, Sunday, April 21 (9:00-10:00 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: Director Jon Huertas and Justin Hartley. Photo: Michael Courtney/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘This Is Us’ Alum Jon Huertas Talks Directing New ‘Tracker’ Episode and Reuniting with Justin Hartley (Exclusive)

  • ‘NCIS: Origins’ Casts ‘Longmire’ Star as Gibbs’ Father
    LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 4: "Faith"–Gibbs (Mark Harmon, left) tries to figure out what's behind his father's (special guest star Ralph Waite, right) recent change in behavior while he investigates the death of a reverend's enlisted son, on NCIS, Tuesday Dec. 15 (8:00-9:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty Images)
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    ‘NCIS: Origins’ Casts ‘Longmire’ Star as Gibbs’ Father

  • ‘Elsbeth’ Renewed for Season 2
    "Reality Shock" — When a larger-than-life reality TV star is found dead in her bathtub, Elsbeth and Kaya investigate the circumstances around her death to determine if it was an accident or murder. As they get deeper into the events surrounding her demise, they meet Skip Mason (guest star Jesse Tyler Ferguson), the mercurial producer behind the popular, guilty-pleasure reality series "Lavish Ladies," who becomes a prime suspect after he is accused of going to dangerous lengths to concoct "good TV." the CBS Original Series ELSBETH, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Elsbeth’ Renewed for Season 2

  • Reba McEntire’s Sitcom Comes to Netflix in May
    Steve Howey, Melissa Peterman, Mitch Holleman, Reba McEntire, Scarlett Pomers, Joanna Garcia and Chistopher Rich (Photo by Michael Caulfield Archive/WireImage)
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    Reba McEntire’s Sitcom Comes to Netflix in May

  • Major ABC Shows Taking 3-Week Hiatus From Airing New Episodes
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    Major ABC Shows Taking 3-Week Hiatus From Airing New Episodes

  • Meghan Markle Reunites With ‘Suits’ Co-Star Abigail Spencer for Great Cause
    SUITS — "God's Green Earth" Episode 513 — Pictured: (l-r) Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane, Abigail Spencer as Dana Scott — (Photo by: Shane Mahood/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
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    Meghan Markle Reunites With ‘Suits’ Co-Star Abigail Spencer for Great Cause

  • Iain Armitage Shares Special Message Ahead of ‘Young Sheldon’ Finale
    "An Ankle Monitor and a Big Plastic Crap House" — Sheldon studies to be Meemaw's lawyer when she is put on house arrest, and the Cooper's have a plumbing emergency, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, April 18 (8:00-8:31 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: Iain Armitage as Sheldon Photo Credit: Bill Inoshita / 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Iain Armitage Shares Special Message Ahead of ‘Young Sheldon’ Finale

  • ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’: Stabler Opens Up About Sam in a Veteran’s Support Group (Exclusive Clip)
    LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME — "Crossroads" Episode 410 — Pictured: Christopher Meloni as Det. Elliot Stabler — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)
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    ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’: Stabler Opens Up About Sam in a Veteran’s Support Group (Exclusive Clip)

  • ABC’s Most Likely Show Cancellation Revealed in New Report
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    ABC’s Most Likely Show Cancellation Revealed in New Report

  • Mariska Hargitay Helps Lost Girl Find Her Mom While Filming ‘Law & Order: SVU’
    NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 10: Mariska Hargitay is seen taking a break from filming 'Law and Order: SVU' help a child at the Fort Tryon Playground on April 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
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    Mariska Hargitay Helps Lost Girl Find Her Mom While Filming ‘Law & Order: SVU’

  • Cote de Pablo Reacts to Massive ‘NCIS’ Milestone
    "Defiance" — A botched assassination attempt in Belgravia forces NCIS to protect the Defense Minister's daughter, who is studying in the U.S. and smitten with McGee. Meanwhile, Gibbs investigates the death of the U.S. Marine who was killed in the bombing, on NCIS, Tuesday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Cote de Pablo Photo: Ron P. Jaffe/ CBS ©2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Cote de Pablo Reacts to Massive ‘NCIS’ Milestone

  • ‘The Conners’ Filmed Series Finale Scene in Case of Cancellation
    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’ Filmed Series Finale Scene in Case of Cancellation

  • ‘FBI’: Shantel VanSanten Teases Nina and Scola’s Future Following Undercover Operation (Exclusive)
    NEW YORK – AUGUST 8: Love Is Blind When an officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the stores owner, the team tries to figure out why a young, recent Ivy League dropout is tied to the crime, on the CBS Original Series FBI, Tuesday, Sept. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured (L-R): John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola and Shantel VanSanten as Nina Chase. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/CBS via Getty Images)
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    ‘FBI’: Shantel VanSanten Teases Nina and Scola’s Future Following Undercover Operation (Exclusive)

  • CBS Cut off Major TV Special Without Warning: Details on the Billy Joel Snafu
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    CBS Cut off Major TV Special Without Warning: Details on the Billy Joel Snafu

  • Vin Diesel’s ‘Kojak’ Movie Still in the Works
    Actor, US film producer Vin Diesel on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film Fast X at the Colosseum. Rome (Italy), May 12nd, 2023 (Photo by Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
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    Vin Diesel’s ‘Kojak’ Movie Still in the Works

  • Elsbeth Hits the Tennis Court with Guest Star Blair Underwood in ‘Elsbeth’ Exclusive Sneak Peek
    "Ball Girl" – When the world's top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya hone in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father and coach (Blair Underwood). Meanwhile, Captain Wagner begins to suspect Elsbeth's reason for being in New York goes beyond the consent decree, on ELSBETH, Thursday, April 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on-demand 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 Blair Underwood as Cliff McGrath Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    Elsbeth Hits the Tennis Court with Guest Star Blair Underwood in ‘Elsbeth’ Exclusive Sneak Peek

  • ‘Superman and Lois’ Series Finale Begins Filming: See Photos From the Cast
    Superman & Lois — "Complications" — Image Number: SML311a_0060r — Pictured: Tyler Hoechlin as Superman — Photo: Katie Yu/The CW — © 2023 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Superman and Lois’ Series Finale Begins Filming: See Photos From the Cast