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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  • ‘Elsbeth’ Star Carra Patterson on Kaya in ‘Uncharted Territory’ Following Wagner Reveal: ‘I Think She’s Torn’ (Exclusive)
    "An Ear for an Ear" – After one of New York's most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim's former boss, Dr. Vanessa Holmes (Gina Gershon), who she believes has motives that are more than skin-deep. Also, Kaya keeps tabs on Elsbeth's whereabouts as her investigation into Captain Wagner heats up, on ELSBETH, Thursday, April 25 (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): Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke, Wendell Pierce as Captain Wagner, Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Elsbeth’ Star Carra Patterson on Kaya in ‘Uncharted Territory’ Following Wagner Reveal: ‘I Think She’s Torn’ (Exclusive)

  • ‘Blue Bloods’: Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan Are ‘More Upset and Sad’ With Cancellation
    "Heroes" – Erin and Anthony clash when Anthony's daughter, Sophia (Isabel Harper Leight), is the sole eyewitness to a fatal shooting. Also, Frank wants to punish an off-duty copy for his inaction during an armed robbery; Danny and Baez investigate a violent mugging with some unwanted help from Jamie; and Eddie and her partner, Badillo (Ian Quinlan), help an attack victim see the brighter side of New York City, on BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Dec. 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan and Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Blue Bloods’: Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan Are ‘More Upset and Sad’ With Cancellation

  • ‘All American’ Extends Season as Renewal Remains Likely, But With Big Changes
    All American — "Things Done Changed" — Image Number: ALA601a_0574r — Pictured (L-R): Bre-Z as Tamia Cooper, Michael Evans Behling as Jordan Baker, Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, and Samantha Logan as Olivia Baker — Photo: Troy Harvey/The CW — © 2024 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘All American’ Extends Season as Renewal Remains Likely, But With Big Changes

  • ‘Young Sheldon’ Cancellation Ripped By Annie Potts Ahead of Finale
    "German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat" – The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, May 11 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Pictured: Annie Potts as Connie 'Meemaw' Tucker. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Young Sheldon’ Cancellation Ripped By Annie Potts Ahead of Finale

  • Jon Huertas Shares Thoughts on Possible ‘This Is Us’ Reunion: ‘That Story Has Been Told’ (Exclusive)
    THIS IS US — "Forty: Part 1/Forty: Part 2" Episode 501/502 — Pictured in this screengrab: Jon Huertas as Miguel — (Photo by: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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    Jon Huertas Shares Thoughts on Possible ‘This Is Us’ Reunion: ‘That Story Has Been Told’ (Exclusive)

  • Alex Russell Returns to ‘S.W.A.T.’ After Show’s Surprise Renewal
    LOS ANGELES – OCTOBER 21: "Monster" — The SWAT team's task to provide security for a warlord is threatened by assassins determined to take him out before he's extradited by the International Criminal Court. Also, Hondo's father, Daniel Sr. (Obba Babatundé), tries to make amends to his mother, Charice (Debbie Allen), Street's foster brother, Nate (Cory Hardrict), asks for his help with a corrupt boss and Deacon reluctantly explores therapy for his daughter, Lila (Amanda Lowe-Oadell), on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Dec. 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Alex Russell as Jim Street. (Photo by Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty Images)
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    Alex Russell Returns to ‘S.W.A.T.’ After Show’s Surprise Renewal

  • ‘The Equalizer’ Starring Queen Latifah Returns for Season 5 at CBS
    "DOA" – When a former Chinese MSS agent is poisoned and comes to McCall for help, McCall tracks down the perpetrators and the antidote. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi encourages Dee to protest against a well-known climate change denier, on the CBS Original series THE EQUALIZER, Sunday, April 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): Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall and Tory Kittles as Detective Marcus Dante. Photo: CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Highest quality screengrab available.
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    ‘The Equalizer’ Starring Queen Latifah Returns for Season 5 at CBS

  • ‘The Simpsons’ Killed Off A Classic Character And Fans Were Upset
    THE SIMPSONS: When someone in Homer's life passes away, he and guys from Moe's go on a roadtrip to scatter the ashes… but will their friendship die as well? on the all-new "Cremains of the Day" episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, April 21 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE SIMPSONS © 2024 by 20th Television.
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    ‘The Simpsons’ Killed Off A Classic Character And Fans Were Upset

  • ‘Yellowstone’ Star Luke Grimes Speaks on Kevin Costner’s Exit
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    ‘Yellowstone’ Star Luke Grimes Speaks on Kevin Costner’s Exit

  • ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Officially Moving From NBC to Streaming
    LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME — "Beyond the Sea" Episode 406 — Pictured: (l-r) Christopher Meloni as Det. Elliot Stabler, Rick Gonzalez as Det. Bobby Reyes — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
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    ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Officially Moving From NBC to Streaming

  • ‘American Idol’: Lionel Richie Shares Who Should Replace Katy Perry
    AMERICAN IDOL – "706 (Hollywood Week – Idol Arena)" – It's Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history? Ryan Seacrest hosts. SUNDAY, MARCH 31 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)<br>LIONEL RICHIE, KATY PERRY, LUKE BRYAN
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    ‘American Idol’: Lionel Richie Shares Who Should Replace Katy Perry

  • Pamela Anderson to Star in ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot With Liam Neeson
    Canadian-US actress Pamela Anderson arrives for the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California, on April 22, 2023. – This year's honorees include Canadian-US actress Pamela Anderson, US actress and singer Keke Palmer, and posthumously, US actor Leslie Jordan. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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    Pamela Anderson to Star in ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot With Liam Neeson

  • ‘Cold Case’ Stars Reportedly Eager to Join Reboot Despite Show Going in a ‘Different Direction’
    LOS ANGELES – MARCH 11: "The Long Blue Line" — Lilly (Kathryn Morris) and Valens (Danny Pino) reopen the 2005 murder case of the first female cadet in a local military school, on Part One of the two-part sixth season finale of COLD CASE, Sunday, May 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images)
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    ‘Cold Case’ Stars Reportedly Eager to Join Reboot Despite Show Going in a ‘Different Direction’

  • ‘Chicago Med’ Alum Colin Donnell Joins ‘FBI: International’ Amid Luke Kleintank’s Exit
    CHICAGO MED — Season 3 — Pictured: (l-r) Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Lockwood, Rachel DiPillo as Sarah Reese, Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, Brian Tee as Dr. Ethan Choi, S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin, Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Natalie Manning, Yaya DaCaosta as April Sexton, Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead, Colin Donnell as Dr. Connor Rhodes — (Photo by Nino Munoz/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
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    ‘Chicago Med’ Alum Colin Donnell Joins ‘FBI: International’ Amid Luke Kleintank’s Exit

  • Ryan Hurst Reunites With ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator for Netflix Show ‘The Abandons’
    HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Ryan Hurst attends a special screening of AMC's "The Walking Dead" Season 10 at Chinese 6 Theater– Hollywood on September 23, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic)
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    Ryan Hurst Reunites With ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Creator for Netflix Show ‘The Abandons’

  • ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Co-Stars Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty Explain How Their Friendship Ended
    UNITED STATES – : Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty attending the 1992 People's Choice Awards in Hollywood 17th March 1992. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)
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    ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Co-Stars Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty Explain How Their Friendship Ended

  • Candace Cameron Bure ‘Almost Died’ While Filming ‘Fuller House’
    LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Candace Cameron-Bure attends the premiere of Netflix's 'Fuller House' on February 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)
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    Candace Cameron Bure ‘Almost Died’ While Filming ‘Fuller House’

  • ‘It Got Ugly’: Delta Burke Addresses ‘Designing Women’ Exit
    LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 1: From left to right: Delta Burke (as Suzanne Sugarbaker), Dixie Carter (as Julia Sugarbaker), Jean Smart (as Charlene Frazier Stillfield) and Annie Potts (as Mary Jo Shively) star in the CBS television series "Designing Women" in August 1986. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)
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    ‘It Got Ugly’: Delta Burke Addresses ‘Designing Women’ Exit

  • Major Fox Show Quietly Renewed for Season 5: More Episodes Coming for ‘The Great North’
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    Major Fox Show Quietly Renewed for Season 5: More Episodes Coming for ‘The Great North’

  • ‘Elsbeth’: Carra Patterson Previews ‘Pivotal’ Episode for Kaya and Elsbeth’s Friendship (Exclusive)
    "An Ear for an Ear" – After one of New York's most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim's former boss, Dr. Vanessa Holmes (Gina Gershon), who she believes has motives that are more than skin-deep. Also, Kaya keeps tabs on Elsbeth's whereabouts as her investigation into Captain Wagner heats up, on ELSBETH, Thursday, April 25 (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): Carra Patterson as Kaya Blanke and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    ‘Elsbeth’: Carra Patterson Previews ‘Pivotal’ Episode for Kaya and Elsbeth’s Friendship (Exclusive)