Randy Harward

Senior Staff Writer

Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com with 25+ years of experience covering the intersection of music, film, and TV. A former editor for HARP, Blurt, and Salt Lake City Weekly, Randy has contributed to more than 20 publications, including Guitar World, Salt Lake Magazine, and CMJ New Music Monthly. He currently curates CableTV.com’s "What to Watch This Week" column and serves as the site’s resident horror expert—a specialized guide for fellow "couch creatures" looking for their next binge-watch (or a good scare).

A collage of still images from Heated Rivalry, Ted Lasso, Pine Vinyl, and The Traitors, shows recommended by CableTV.com in "What to Watch Instead of the Super Bowl."

What to Watch Besides Super Bowl LX This Sunday (18 Best Shows)

by Randy Harward | Feb 4, 2026 | Entertainment

So, you’re not interested in the Super Bowl and you couldn’t care less who wins the game? Welcome to the (small) club. But what are you going to do on Sunday? Read a book? Didn’t think so—we need our TV time.

A collage of images from The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Special, The ‘Burbs, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Unfamiliar, shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for Feb. 2–8.

What To Watch This Week: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Feb. 2–8)

by Randy Harward | Feb 2, 2026 | Entertainment

Check out our What to Watch This Week column for Feb. 2–8, where we recommend the best shows and movies on TV this week. Our picks include Super Bowl LX, The Muppet Show (Disney+), The ‘Burbs (Peacock), The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix), Unfamiliar (Netflix), and more. Let’s hit the couch!

A collage of promotional images for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, After Midnight, and Saturday Night Live. Late-Night TV This week has couch lineups for each show.

Late-Night TV Show Lineups This Week: Colbert, Fallon, Meyers, and More (Feb. 2–8)

by Randy Harward | Feb 2, 2026 | Entertainment

Can’t go to sleep until you’ve had your late-night laughs? We feel you. Here’s this week’s couch lineups for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and the rest of the after-hours comedy crew.

Best Satellite and Cable TV Deals for February 2026

by Randy Harward and Logan Jones | Jan 30, 2026 | Best Of, Reviews

These offerings are among the best TV has to offer, but they’re not exactly cheap. But if you invest in one of these prime offerings, be ready to change your TV experience forever.

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Best Live TV Streaming Services for 2026: Reviews, Prices, and Comparisons

by Randy Harward | Jan 29, 2026 | Best Of

Compare the best live TV streaming services of 2026. We tested YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and more on price, local channels, and sports to help you find the best value.

A collage of still images from new 2026 TV shows, including Wonder Man, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and The Beauty.

The 29 Best New Shows to Watch in 2026: The Ultimate Premiere Guide

by Randy Harward | Jan 27, 2026 | Entertainment, Industry News

Say goodbye to your social life—2026 TV is here. We’ve rifled through hundreds of upcoming premieres to find the 29 new shows actually worth your time. Whether you want gritty pioneer survival in Little House on the Prairie or sci-fi brilliance in Blade Runner 2099, we’ve got it in our ultimate 2026 watch guide.

A collage of still images from returning 2026 TV shows, including Yellowjackets, Bridgerton, Ted, and Shrinking.

17 Best Returning Shows of 2026: Your Ultimate Premiere Guide

by Randy Harward | Jan 27, 2026 | Entertainment, Industry News

It’s finally over! The wait for your favorite shows is ending in 2026. From the halls of Sacred Heart in the Scrubs revival to the queasy drama of Euphoria, we’ve got the premiere dates for the 17 most anticipated returning shows of the year. Here’s your 2026 binge-watching calendar!

A collage of images from Vanished, Wonder Man, Shrinking, and Bridgerton, shows covered in CableTV.com’s What to Watch This Week column for Jan. 26–Feb. 1.

What To Watch This Weekend: Stream Our Top 7 TV and Movie Picks (Jan. 26–Feb. 1)

by Randy Harward | Jan 26, 2026 | Entertainment

This week’s “What To Watch” picks include the satirical superhero series Wonder Man (Disney+), the third season of the Jason Segel comedy-drama Shrinking (Apple TV), a fourth season of the regency romance Bridgerton (Netflix), the thriller miniseries Vanished (MGM+), and more. Let’s hit the couch!

Ghostface, a man clad in a black hooded robe and wearing a ghost mask, pauses briefly in a scene from the upcoming horror movie Scream 7.

Imminent Terror! Upcoming Horror Movies for 2026 and Beyond

by Randy Harward | Jan 23, 2026 | Entertainment, Horror

It’s time to fill our Google calendars with upcoming horror movie release dates in 2025—and even some from 2026 and 2027. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of all the horror movies scheduled for release from 2025–2027, including: V/H/S/Halloween, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Frankenstein, and more.

DIRECTV vs. Xfinity

by Randy Harward | Jan 20, 2026 | Versus Reviews

DIRECTV packages are expensive but probably worth it for sports fans. Xfinity TV packages have fewer channels but a better user experience.

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