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Each week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers.

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Special 2019 Post Upfronts Edition
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Breaking down the massive Disney presentation and the Hulu news 2. WarnerMedia's upfront presentation 3. The five networks released their fall schedules 4. Final takeaways from upfronts 5. Critics Corner
36 min
252
Special 2019 Upfronts Edition
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. NBC's up first 2. The new Fox Entertainment 3. Nothing changing at ABC 4. CBS kept things status quo 5. Critics Corner
52 min
253
TV's Top 5 - May 3rd, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. It's crunch time at the broadcasters while they are reviewing pilots and the fate of bubble shows 2. Hulu has a slew of news 3. Network Check-in with Paramount Network 4. The Obamas unveiled their first slate of content for Netflix 5. Critics Corner
45 min
254
TV's Top 5 - April 26th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. The CW will bring back its entire freshman class for the first time in network history 2. An update in the Jussie Smollett saga 3. A busy week of news at HBO 4. Broadcast networks are turning to live scripted comedy 5. Critics Corner
37 min
255
TV's Top 5 - April 19th, 2019
40 min
256
TV's Top 5 - April 12th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Disney unveils its plans for their streaming platform, Disney+ 2. All about packaging fees 3. Checking up on AMC 4. Game of Thrones talk with Josh Wigler 5. Critics Corner
47 min
257
TV's Top 5 - April 5th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Dan got a sneak peak of *Game of Thrones* 2. The down side of peak TV 3. The scorching hot overall deals market 4. Mailbag, Mailbag, Maillllbaaagggg! 5. Critics Corner
49 min
258
TV's Top 5 - March 29th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. What we learned about Apple TV+ with Natalie Jarvey 2. The future of The CW 3. Our first Mailbag segment! 4. Baseball season is finally under way! 5. Critics Corner
42 min
259
TV's Top 5 - March 22nd, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Disney closed the Fox deal 2. Saving *One Day at a Time* with Mike Royce 3. Checking in on Pilot season 4. Apple finally ready to unveil its film and TV plans 5. Critics Corner
44 min
260
TV's Top 5 - March 15th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. The College Cheating Scandal with Michael O'Connell 2. The highs and lows of SXSW with Bryn Sandberg 3. Netflix cancellation of *One Day at a Time* 4. *The Bachelor* with Jackie Strause 5. Critics Corner
48 min
261
TV's Top 5 - March 8th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Paying respect to Luke Perry 2. What's going on at HBO 3. DC's TV footprint 4. *Mad About You* getting the reboot treatment 5. Critics Corner
37 min
262
TV's Top 5 - March 1st, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. The Oscars have come and gone 2. Third season of *True Detective* on HBO 3. The curious case of Jussie Smollett with THR's Michael O'Connell 4. Fox is bringing back *90210* 5. Critics Corner
41 min
263
TV's Top 5 - February 22nd, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Talking Oscars with Scott Feinberg 2. Scott's take on the nominees 3. Netflix cancels last two remaining Marvel shows 4. Grey's Anatomy set to become the longest-running medical drama ever 5. Critics Corner
44 min
264
TV's Top 5 - February 15th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. *Breaking Bad* feature film 2. The future of *Friends* on Netflix 3. What's going on with Hulu 4. Starz canceled *Counterpart* 5. Critics Corner
30 min
265
TV's Top 5 - February 7th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. What's happening at TCA 2. Fox's John Landgraf 3. Indie Episodic at the Sundance Film Festival 4. The Super Bowl 5. Critics Corner
38 min
266
TV's Top 5 - January 24th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Oscar Nominations 2. Fox's rendition of the Tony-winning musical *RENT* 3. Broadway on Netflix 4. Television Critics Association's winter press tour 5. Critics Corner
35 min
267
TV's Top 5 - January 18th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. HBO reveals Game of Throne premiere 2. Comcast's entry into the streaming space with Natalie Jarvey 3. Sundance film festival 4. Pilot Season! 5. Critics Corner
32 min
268
TV's Top 5 - January 10th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Closing the book on the Golden Globes 2. HBO's casting of new *Game of Thrones* prequel 3. Lifetime's *Surviving R. Kelly* 4. Fox's revival of *Paradise Hotel* 5. Critics Corner
32 min
269
TV's Top 5 - January 4th, 2019
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Holiday hits and misses 2. Shows that are ending in 2019 3. New series coming this year 4. Golden Globes preview with guest, Scott Feinberg 5. Critics Corner
40 min
270
2018 Year In Review
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Biggest Headlines of the Year 2. Cast Departures 3. Worst Shows of the Year 4. Executive Departures 5. Best Shows of the Year
50 min
271
TV's Top 5 - December 14th, 2018
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are: 1. Kevin Hart and Oscars host 2. SAG Awards 3. Peak TV 4. Weekly News 5. Critics Corner
34 min
272
TV's Top 5 - December 7th, 2018
The five topics that Lesley and Dan cover this week are Globes nominations, awards show hosts, *Friends* on Netflix, News of the Week, and What to Watch.
34 min