TV Bits: ‘Boardwalk Empire’, ‘Dexter’, ‘Archer’, ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘American Horror Story’, ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’, Lee Pace, Ricky Gervais, Louis CK, And More

David Brent is coming back, as isWhose Line It Anyway?Also after the jump:

A decade after the end of the U.K.Office, David Brent is coming back.Ricky Gervaiswill reprise the character for a short “mini episode” calledThe Office Revisitedfor the British charity Comic Relief. Watch a teaser below, thenclick herefor a longer trailer.

The special episode will air on BBC One as part of the Red Nose Day fundraiser onMarch 15. [EW]

Rhys Coirowill tangle with the Morgan sibs on the next season ofDexter. TheEntourageactor has ben cast as a “tough bail jumper” that Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) is trying to track down, though early set photos suggest he may turn out to be a love interest as well. At any rate, he can’t be a worse match for her than her killer brother, right?Dexter’s eighth and possibly final season premieresJune 30. [Screen Crush]Boardwalk Empire’s already sprawling cast of characters has just gotten bigger by two.Ron Livingstonhas landed a series regular role as Roy Phillips, a rich businessman whom Gillian (Gretchen Mol) takes an interest in. AndBrian Geraghtyhas booked a recurring part as Loren Knox, a prohibition agent with ulterior motives. [Deadline]Lost Girlwon’t wrap up Season 3 for another month and half, but Syfy is already eager for more. The network has renewed the supernatural drama for a 13-episode fourth season, to begin airing in 2014. [Deadline]

Also due for a return is FX’sArcher, which will be back (probably next year) for a 13-episode fifth season. The animated comedy has been drawing bigger audiences with each successive season, so renewal was a no-brainer.

But before that, expect the fourth episode to go out in style.Jon Hammwill reportedly drop by the series as Captain Murphy, commander of an undersea laboratory that is most definitely notSealabfor legal reasons. The two-part finale airs next month. [AV Club]

In other scheduling news, HBO has set its fourthLouis CKstand-up special,Louis CK: Oh My God, to premiere onApril 13at 10:00 PM. It’s not the fourth season ofLouie, but it’s better than nothing, right? [Deadline]

Fox has finally revealed a release date forThe Goodwin Games, the new comedy byHow I Met Your Motherexecutive producersCarter Bays,Craig ThomasandChris Harris. As tweeted byScott Foley, the series will air Monday,May 20at 8:30 PM.

#TheGoodwinGameshas an airdate! 5/20 at 8:30pm. Seven consecutive weeks on fox.

— scott foley (@scottkfoley)July 17, 2025

The first season will consist of just seven episodes, following Fox’s decision to reduce their original 13-episode order back in November. [TV Line]

Meanwhile, the news coming from The CW isn’t so positive. The network has cancelled90210after five seasons, with the series finale to air in May. And its new seriesCulthas been shifted to Fridays at 8:00 PM, after two low-rated outings on Tuesdays. [Buzz Sugar,Variety]

AMC has officially confirmed what we first got word of in January.Scott M. Gimplewill be the new showrunner ofThe Walking Deadstarting in Season 4, replacingGlen Mazzara. The show’s current third season endsMarch 31. [Deadline]

Ryan Murphy’s been pretty vague about the plot ofAmerican Horror Story’s third season but it appears that starDylan McDermotthas just dropped a big hint. Speaking aboutKathy Bates' recent casting, the actor enthused, “She really is [perfect for the show]. All the witches of Salem… there’s plenty of them!”

The Salem witch trials of the 17th century don’t quite fit with the “glamorous” feel Murphy has hinted at previously, so I doubt colonial New England will be the new setting. But McDermott’s comments suggest they’ll be worked into the show somehow. [E!viaScreen Crush]

Whose Line Is It Anyway?is coming back from the dead.Colin Mochrieannounced the improv comedy series' revival via Twitter:

Oh, by the way, Whose Line is coming back. More details later.

— Colin Mochrie (@colinmochrie)July 03, 2025

In a separate interview,Ryan Stilesconfirmedthat he would also return. Host Drew Carey, however, will not — he’ll be replaced in the new incarnation by comedianAisha Tyler, who among other things voices Lana inArcher. [Coming Soon]

Not every TV fan is lucky enough to attendPaleyFest, but this year those stuck at home can still join in on some of the fun. The Paley Center for Media will stream the majority of it panels live online, including presentations forCommunity,Parenthood,The Newsroom,Arrow,New Girl,American Horror Story, and more. The festival runs fromMarch 1-15. [Zap2It]

Bummed about the end of awards season?Netflixis getting in on the game with its Flixies, which “honor the ways you really watch Netflix.” That means instead of categories like Best Picture and Best Actress, we have Best Tantrum Tamer, Best Hangover Cure, Best Guilty Pleasure, and more.

Head to TheFlixies.com between now and March 10 to scope out the nominees and cast your vote. [viaScreen Crush]