TBS Renews The Misery Index for a Second Season

TBS Renews The Misery Index for a Second Season

LOS ANGELES – December 3, 2019 – TBS is ordering another dose of misery with a second season of the outrageously entertaining comedy game show The Misery Index. Currently in its first season, the original series is a top-five new cable comedy and has reached nearly 28 million viewers across linear, VOD, and digital platforms. Inspired by the card game Sh*t Happens, The Misery Index is the only game show where contestants can make a fortune out of other people’s mis-fortune. Teams compete against each other by attempting to rate hilarious and miserable real-life events based on the “misery index”, a ranking system created by a team of therapists. Jameela Jamil will return as host along with stars of truTV’s Impractical Jokers, comedy troupe The Tenderloins – Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano – as panelists. “Jameela and The Tenderloins have wholeheartedly translated the most miserable of mishaps into absolute amusement, giving the audience and contestants permission to be entertained by these misfortunes,” said Brett Weitz, General Manager for TNT, TBS, & truTV. “We couldn't be more excited to continue our relationship with these five brilliantly talented comedians." The Misery Index was developed by comedy writer Andy Breckman, along with Ben & Dan Newmark for Grandma’s House Entertainment. The series is executive produced by Breckman, the Newmarks, Michael Bloom for Bongo Pictures, and Howard Klein for 3Arts Entertainment. About Grandma’s House Entertainment Grandma’s House Entertainment is a full service production company that writes, develops and produces scripted comedy as well as unscripted formats. The company’s credits include Let’s Get Physical for Pop, Gigi’s Bucket List for IFC, Coupled for FOX, and Catching Kelce for E!. About TBS TBS, a WarnerMedia Entertainment brand, is a top rated destination for entertainment among young adults and home to the most popular slate of original series on cable – Miracle Workers, CONAN, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Last O.G., American Dad! and the forthcoming comedy series Chad. Beginning in 2020, the network expands its programming with broad-appeal dramas. TBS’ slate of premium, unscripted series include The Misery Index and the live, multiplatform event Chasing the Cure. TBS’ lineup also includes comedy hits like Family Guy, The Big Bang Theory, classic sitcom favorites Seinfeld and Friends, blockbuster movies and live event coverage of Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and ELEAGUE, WarnerMedia's eSports gaming competition. Website: www.tbs.com About WarnerMedia WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. WarnerMedia is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

TBS Programming Week of 12/16/19

TBS PROGRAMMING ALERT WEEK OF DECEMBER 16

CONAN   Monday, December 16, through Thursday, December 19, at 11:00pm ET/PT The Misery Index SEASON FINALE   "They Made Me Do It!" Tuesday, December 17, at 10:30pm ET/PT In this game we learn which books you never want to hear at bedtime, and the most miserable way to get “stuck” cheating. A flasher and a scorned fiancé compete to see who gets to the final round and a chance at the $30,000 grand prize. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee   Wednesday, December 18, at 10:30pm ET/PT

TBS Programming Week of 12/9/19

TBS PROGRAMMING ALERT WEEK OF DECEMBER 9

CONAN   Monday, December 9, through Thursday, December 12, at 11:00pm ET/PT The Misery Index   "Check Out This Sucker!" Tuesday, December 10, at 10:30pm ET/PT Find out which of our Tenderloins’ moms came out to witness a doctor retrieving a live animal from a nose. Will a fart professional or someone caught before the act become the master of misery and get a shot at the $30,000 grand prize? Full Frontal with Samantha Bee   Wednesday, December 11, at 10:30pm ET/PT

TBS Primetime Schedule Week of 12/2/19

TBS PROGRAMMING ALERT WEEK OF DECEMBER 2

CONAN   Monday, December 2, through Thursday, December 5, at 11:00pm ET/PT The Misery Index   "If My Grandmother Was that Hot, I’d Go for Her Too" Tuesday, December 3, at 10:30pm ET/PT Murr doesn’t want to “pucker up,” and Sal would rather have fire ants on his face than have this misery. Will a bidet victim or someone who showed nudes to their boss become the master of misery and winner of the $30,000 grand prize?

TBS Programming Week of 11/25/19

TBS PROGRAMMING ALERT WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25

The Misery Index   "So That’s Murder Then?" Tuesday, November 26, at 10:30pm ET/PT Jameela shows us that there are some things you never want to find in your toilet, Sal shows us how to ruin a wedding, and a pants-wetter and a forgetful husband battle it out for a chance to win the $30,000 grand prize.

TBS Programming Week of 11/18

TBS PROGRAMMING ALERT WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18

CONAN   Monday, November 18, through Thursday, November 21, at 11:00pm ET/PT The Misery Index   "We Got That D!" Tuesday, November 19, at 10:30pm ET/PT We learn the misery of “accidental man-boobs,” how many jolts of electricity Q can take, and which of the Tenderloins was an “accident.” Our contestants must get over shameful family antics to compete for a chance at a $30,000 grand prize. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee   Wednesday, November 20, at 10:30pm ET/PT