The CW Pulls “Run the Burbs,” “Everyone Else Burns” from Thursday’s Lineup

The CW Primetime Listings for Thursday, November 16, 2023 has Been Revised, (All Times ET)

Please note: A new episode of CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING, will now air from 8:30-9:00PM ET on Thursday, November 16

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? will also air Thursday, November 16 (9:00-9:30PM ET)

THE GREAT AMERICAN JOKE OFF will air Thursday, November 16 (9:30-10:30PM ET)

Thursday, November 16

SON OF A CRITCH

“Beer Necessities” – (8:00-8:30PM ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED – To impress Fox (Sophia Fox), Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) heads off school grounds for lunch with her brothers. Things take a turn for the worse, when the older boys challenge Mark to drink his first beer. Meanwhile, Mary (Claire Rankin) takes a job selling Avon products (#204). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan. The CW original airdate 11/16/2023.

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING

“Teamwork” – (8:30-9:00PM ET) (TV-PG, DS) (HDTV)

BEST LAID PLANS – As Astrid (Meaghan Rath) and James (Aaron Abrams) prepare to celebrate a special occasion, all that stands between them and a much-needed night together is getting their kids to bed, a not-so-simple task. When Astrid’s brother-in-law Bo (Dmitry Chepovetsky), shows up at their door following a fight with his wife, it quickly becomes clear that this special occasion will not be anything like they planned. The episode was written by Andrew De Angelis and directed by Peter Wellington (#205). Original airdate 11/16/2023.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

“Tiffany Haddish” – (9:00-9:30PM ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

LET THE LAUGHS BEGIN – Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest Tiffany Haddish, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginaftions to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#1221). Original airdate 11/14/2023.

THE GREAT AMERICAN JOKE OFF

“Episode 109/Pretty Boys, IUDs & The Dairy Aisle” – (9:30-10:00PM ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

SERIES PREMIERE – A new comedy series that celebrates gags, wisecracks, one-liners, and the simple art of telling a great joke. Hosted by Dulcé Sloan, the show features several riotous rounds in each episode that involve telling as many quick gags as possible on given categories, mashing different subjects together to create delicious puns, coming up with hilarious set-ups to different punchlines. Dulcé decides which team has won each round based on who she thinks has been the funniest. The comedians featured in the episode include Fahim Anwar, Matthew Broussard, Ed Gamble, Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kashe, Alonzo Bodden (#109). Original airdate 3/31/2023.

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THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR Thursday, November 23, 2023 (ALL TIMES ET)

Please note:

A new episode of CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING, will air from 8:30-9:00PM ET on Thursday, November 23

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? will air Thursday, November 23 (9:00-9:30PM ET)

THE GREAT AMERICAN JOKE OFF will air Thursday, November 23 (9:30-10:30PM ET)

Thursday, November 23

SON OF A CRITCH

“Family Tree” – (8:00-8:30PM ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) uncovers dark family secrets when he researches the Critch family tree. Meanwhile, a death in the family causes Pop (Malcolm McDowell) to reassess his relationship with his son (#205). The episode was written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 11/23/2023.

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING

“Me Time” – (8:30-9:00PM ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Picking up a book for the first time since their five-year-old daughter was born, Astrid (Meaghan Rath) wants some time to herself as James (Aaron Abrams) struggles to catch up on weeks’ worth of laundry. But with Astrid’s sister Dawn’s (Nazneen Contractor) family on vacation, the vacant house looks like both the escape Astrid needs and the place James can get chores done after a power outage in the midst of a heatwave leaves their own house unbearable. But as the family slowly occupies the pristine house, their mess and chaotic energy is soon to follow. The episode was written by Kathleen Phillips and directed by Melanie Orr (#211). Original airdate 11/23/2023.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

“Jordin Sparks” – (9:00-9:30PM ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

LAUGH OUT LOUD FUN – Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest Jordin Sparks, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#1214). Original airdate 11/21/2023.

THE GREAT AMERICAN JOKE OFF

“Wrong Seats, No Hands & Being Vague” – (9:30-10:00PM ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

HOSTED BY DULCE SLOAN (“THE DAILY SHOW”) – A new comedy series that celebrates gags, wisecracks, one-liners, and the simple art of telling a great joke. Hosted by Dulcé Sloan, the show features several riotous rounds in each episode that involve telling as many quick gags as possible on given categories, mashing different subjects together to create delicious puns, coming up with hilarious set-ups to different punchlines. Dulcé decides which team has won each round based on who she thinks has been the funniest. The comedians featured in the episode include Joe List, Mark Normand, Chanel Ali, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Ismael Loutfi (#104). Original airdate 4/7/2023.

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THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR Thursday, November 30, 2023 (ALL TIMES ET)

Please note:

A new episode of CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING, will air from 8:30-9:00PM ET on Thursday, November 30

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? will air Thursday, November 30 (9:00-9:30PM ET)

THE GREAT AMERICAN JOKE OFF will air Thursday, November 30 (9:30-10:30PM ET)

Thursday, November 30

SON OF A CRITCH

“Who Dares Dare Hudaro?” – (8:00-8:30PM ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

HUDARO DARES – Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) falls under the spell of a visiting hypnotist and lets his grades slip. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) struggles to lose weight when he gets too fat for his pants (#206). The episode was written by Nadiya Chettiar and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 11/30/2023.

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING

“Money” – (8:30-9:00PM ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED – With starting to save for retirement at the top of her mind, Astrid (Meaghan Rath) proposes to James (Aaron Abrams) that they try to get through the last few days of the month without dipping beyond their monthly budget just once. The Berney’s find creative ways to stay on target and all seems well until an unexpected cost comes up and the family scrambles to earn a little extra income to right their expenses while still delivering the treat they promised. The episode was written by Jessica Meya and directed by Melanie Orr (#212). Original airdate 11/30/2023.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

“Maile Brady” – (9:00-9:30PM ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

YOU GOTTA LAUGH – Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest Maile Brady, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#1212). Original airdate 11/28/2023.

THE GREAT AMERICAN JOKE OFF

“Peter Pan, They-mes Bond & Chic-Kendrick Lamar” – (9:30-10:00PM ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

HOSTED BY DULCE SLOAN (“THE DAILY SHOW”) – A new comedy series that celebrates gags, wisecracks, one-liners, and the simple art of telling a great joke. Hosted by Dulcé Sloan, the show features several riotous rounds in each episode that involve telling as many quick gags as possible on given categories, mashing different subjects together to create delicious puns, coming up with hilarious set-ups to different punchlines. Dulcé decides which team has won each round based on who she thinks has been the funniest. The comedians featured in the episode include Fahim Anwar, Moshe Kashe, Natasha Leggero, Rhys James, Ed Gamble and Milton Jones (#112). Original airdate 4/14/2023.