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04.23.24

‘So Help Me Todd’ Creator Speaks Out After CBS Cancellation

CBS canceled ‘So Help Me Todd’ after two seasons.

By Megan Behnke
"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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04.19.24

‘So Help Me Todd’ Season 2 Will End on Cliffhanger Despite Cancellation

The ‘So Help Me Todd’ Season 2 finale airs on Thursday, May 16 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

By Megan Behnke
"The Queen of Courts" – Margaret and Todd defend the "Queen of Hearts" (Sandra Bernhard), a notoriously unscrupulous lawyer accused of orchestrating a fraudulent accident that resulted in the death of a "fake victim," on the CBS Original drama SO HELP ME TODD, Thursday, Feb. 29 (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: Heather Morris as Judy Maxon and Skylar Astin as Todd Wright. Photo: CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Highest quality screengrab available.

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03.16.24

‘So Help Me Todd’: Skylar Astin on Working with Heather Morris and Possible Musical Episode (Exclusive)

Skylar Astin shared he’d be “open” to doing a musical episode if given the chance.

By Megan Behnke
"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: Dean Winters and Skylar Astin. Photo: Michael Courtney/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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03.14.24

‘So Help Me Todd’: Skylar Astin on ‘Finding the Funny’ With Guest Star Dean Winters (Exclusive)

Winters guest stars on the Mar. 14 episode of ‘So Help Me Todd,’ airing at 9:01 p.m. ET on CBS.

By Megan Behnke
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02.09.24

‘So Help Me Todd’ Adds ‘Glee’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Alum

Heather Morris has joined in a recurring role as the love interest of Skylar Astin’s Todd.

By Megan Behnke
"Against All Todds" – When Veronica appears at the law firm requesting a favor from Todd, he agrees to help but soon realizes she may be out for revenge. Also, Margaret is upset when she is taken off a high stakes case, on the CBS Original drama SO HELP ME TODD, Thursday, March 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured: Skylar Astin as Todd and Marcia Gay Harden as Margaret. Photo: Bettina Strauss/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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11.18.23

‘So Help Me Todd’ Stars Reunite as Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed

Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin reunited at an event in the Bahamas.

By Megan Behnke
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06.08.23

Tony Awards: Two Major Stars Set as Pluto TV Pre-Show Hosts

By Allison Schonter
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04.28.23

‘So Help Me Todd’ Casts MTV Legend as Next Week’s Client

By Megan Behnke
"Gloom and Boom" – When a stranger with a bomb appears at the law firm demanding Margaret reverse her efforts to free her client on death row or the bomb will detonate, Margaret and Todd must rely on their legal and detective skills to untangle the crime, uncover the intentions of the bomber and save everyone at the firm, on the CBS Original drama SO HELP ME TODD, Thursday, April 27 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Pictured: Marcia Gay Harden as Margaret, Skylar Astin as Todd and Tonja Kahlens as Tanya. Photo: Michael Courtney/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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04.28.23

‘So Help Me Todd’: Bomber Takes Margaret and Todd Hostage in Tense New Episode

By Megan Behnke
"Against All Todds" – When Veronica appears at the law firm requesting a favor from Todd, he agrees to help but soon realizes she may be out for revenge. Also, Margaret is upset when she is taken off a high stakes case, on the CBS Original drama SO HELP ME TODD, Thursday, March 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured: Skylar Astin as Todd and Marcia Gay Harden as Margaret. Photo: Bettina Strauss/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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04.21.23

‘So Help Me Todd’ Character Falls Ill During Season 1 Finale

By Megan Behnke