Slide show: As the HBO show returns for its eighth season, we compile its most hilarious, cringe-worthy moments

Heard the buzz? Jerry Seinfeld's back ... as an animated bee. But this low-flying movie has no sting.

The streaming giant is banking on originals like "The Ridiculous 6" while cutting down on licensed films

And another set of of jokes from Tracy Morgan

"Serial"? Never heard it. "True Detective"? Sounds boring. On the joys of abstaining from cultural obsessions

Cruz digs Cruise, but not for his looks; "Survivor" chef won't serve blood. Plus: Another "Seinfeld" spinoff nose-dives, and Madonna says she couldn't seduce Jacko!

NBC threatens to deliver even greater idiocy and ickiness to your living room; are Flockhart and Shandling ridin' on the love train? Cher gets slapped with a lawsuit. Plus: Latest casting rumor for "Star Wars: Episode II."

Letterman is set to star in first series since he stepped down as host of the "Late Show"

There's definitely more to veganism — even if you're only doing it part-time — than sad salads

The once "late Abe Vigoda" and "Barney Miller" co-star passed away at home at age 94

The sardonic tone once so fresh to TV has become ubiquitous and unbearable. The "Girls" star may be its last hope

Actor JB Smoove reflects on how his character changed the the audience demographics of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

Bill Clinton talked responsibility and hope. Gen X cynics — who even voted for him — had a different reality

Salon's TV picks for
Weekend, Oct. 15-17, 1999

Far from making us stupid, violent and lazy, TV and video games are as good for us as spinach, says an engaging new book by Steven Johnson.