ABC Sets ‘Charmed,’ ‘Castle’ & More Reunions for ‘Cast from the Past’ Week
Get ready for a fun week of nostalgia-stirring reunions on your favorite ABC series this October!
The network announced its “Cast from the Past Week,” beginning Monday, October 7, featuring actors and behind-the-scenes talent from Blues Brothers 2000, Castle, Charmed, Cheers, Crazy Rich Asians, The Drew Carey Show, Girlfriends, House, Think Like a Man, and Wet Hot American Summer.
Check out the full schedule and loglines for the event below:
Monday, October 7
The Good Doctor (10/9c): House‘s Robert Sean Leonard checks into the hospital as a patient. David Shore created both series.
“Claire”: Dr. Claire Brown faces complications at home and work as she prepares to lead her first surgery. Meanwhile, a sports fishing accident challenges the rest of the staff as they look to treat the fisherman’s (Robert Sean Leonard) injuries without damaging his prize catch.
Tuesday, October 8
The Conners (8/7c): Blues Brothers 2000‘s John Goodman and Dan Aykroyd reunite as poker buddies.
“The Preemie Monologues”: Harris is forced to confront Darlene about her lifestyle, while Jackie involves herself in other people’s problems to avoid confronting her own. Meanwhile, Becky is overwhelmed by the costs of raising a baby, so her family steps in to help.
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Bless This Mess (8:30/7:30c): Wet Hot American Summer‘s Lake Bell and Michael Ian Black (guest star) reunite.
“Omaha”: The ladies head to Omaha for their annual gyno exams, but the trip quickly goes off the rails: Jealous of Beau’s new dating profile on FarmersOnly, Kay is determined to find a guy to hook up with, with Rio as her wing woman. Back home, Mike, Rudy and Beau bond when an accident leaves them stranded in a tree.
black-ish (9:30/8:30c): Girlfriends‘ Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, and Persia White reunite with Tracee Ellis Ross.
“Feminisn’t”: When Bow learns that Diane and Ruby don’t believe in feminism, she brings Diane to meet the women in her feminist group. Bow’s friend Abby thinks the group needs to be more inclusive, so Bow invites three of her girlfriends to join. Meanwhile, Junior and Jack help Dre after he realizes he is out of touch with modern-day feminism.
Wednesday, October 9
The Goldbergs (8/7c): Cheers‘ Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt reunite.
“Food in a Geoffy”: When a job for Geoff Schwartz’s new food delivery service goes awry, it’s up to Murray and Geoff to race all over Jenkintown in search of an important cheesesteak. Along the way, a handful of local customers (Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt) are anything but helpful. When the search finally ends, Beverly invites them over; and even though it’s the Goldbergs’ house, you might mistake it for a bar where everyone knows your name.
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Single Parents (9:31/8:31c): Adam Brody, Leighton Meester’s real-life husband and former co-star (Life Partners, The Oranges), returns as Angie’s ex-boyfriend Derek.
“Derek Sucks”: Angie is sent into a tailspin when her long-absent ex-boyfriend Derek, Graham’s father, suddenly appears on her doorstep. She asks Will and Miggy for help because, despite his faults, she can’t resist Derek. Meanwhile, Douglas and Poppy try for a romantic second date.
Thursday, October 10
Grey’s Anatomy (8/7c): Charmed‘s Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs reunite with executive producers Krista Vernoff and Andy Reaser, who were writers on the WB series.
“Reunited”: A patient at the hospital is brain dead after falling into a construction site, and her two sisters must decide whether or not to keep her alive.
A Million Little Things (9:01/8:01c): Jerry Ferrara guest stars in a Think Like a Man reunion with Romany Malco.
“mixed signals”: On the verge of becoming a filmmaker, Rome takes a meeting with an old producer friend which causes him to feel torn about the creative changes he suggests for his script. Meanwhile, Gary steps in to help Danny prepare to audition for his school play, while Delilah craving some adult time agrees to go to dinner with Andrew.
Friday, October 11
American Housewife (8/7c): The Drew Carey Show‘s Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles, and Kathy Kinney guest star and reunite with Diedrich Bader.
“Bigger Kids, Bigger Problems”: When Anna-Kat’s school lunch lady (Kathy Kinney) refuses to make simple eco-friendly changes in the school cafeteria, Greg enlists the help of his friend and fellow environmentalist Bill Doty (Ryan Stiles). In an attempt to win over the lunch lady, they put on a show at the school highlighting the importance of recycling; but when those efforts fail, Greg is forced to call in reinforcements: “Mr. Green” (Drew Carey)!
Fresh Off the Boat (8:30/7:30c): It’s a Crazy Rich Asians‘ reunion for Constance Wu and Ken Jeong as the latter returns as Louis’s brother Gene.
“Grandma’s Boys”: After seeing Marvin blissfully enter retirement, Grandma Huang decides it’s her turn to retire from … something; but when Louis fails in celebrating her the way she wanted, it will take a visit from Hurricane Gene (and maybe a hot tub) to make things right.
Sunday, October 13
The Rookie (10/9c): Castle‘s Seamus Deaver and Jon Huertas guest star and reunite with Nathan Fillion.
“The Bet”: Officer Nolan navigates building tension in his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace while working a high-stakes criminal case involving an undercover homeland security agent. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meddles with Officer Bradford’s love life, and Officer Lopez learns some surprising news about Wesley.
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