Oct. 2, 2026

Entertainment

What to Watch

Sullivan's Crossing
Perfect for Pop-Tarts & PJs
By Julie Sprankles

If You Love Gilmore Girls, You’ll Love These 27 Cozy Shows

To help fill the Stars Hollow-shaped hole in your fall.

Lana Condor and Will Forte in the live-action-animation movie 'Coyote vs. Acme.'
Meep Meep

6 Reasons Coyote vs. Acme Genuinely Deserves A Family Trip To The Movies

This one’s worth the night-out splurge.

'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' Season 2
Pass the Popcorn

26 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows You’ll Want To Watch On Netflix In September

From a Hawkins return to a chocolate factory competition series (that looks unhinged in the best way), here’s what you should add to your queue.

what to watch

All The New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In September 2026

Summer blockbusters and Halloween favorites are here.

(L to R) Adam Brody as Noah, Kristen Bell as Joanne in episode 301 of 'Nobody Wants This.'
Hot Rabbi Is Back

Nobody Wants This Season 3 Drops In October, & It’s All About The “After” Phase

Joanne and Noah are playing house. Esther is finding out that wanting a break from your marriage doesn’t mean you’re ready for what’s next.

sirfetch'd and pichu laugh together in a forest setting in a still from the forthcoming show pokemon...
Gotta Watch 'Em All

The Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu Trailer Just Dropped & It’s So Precious

In an era of AI slop, this is the kind of show we want.

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Kylie Kelce Shares The Sweet Reason She’s A Kangaroo In Peppa Pig’s First Grown-Up Special

The Not Gonna Lie host tells Scary Mommy about her mums’ getaway with Mummy Pig, Jason’s cameo, and what filling your cup actually looks like with four kids under 7.

by Julie Sprankles
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By Julie Sprankles

Jaime Pressly On Why Our Kids Need To See Us Break Down Sometimes

“We’re all allowed to make mistakes,” the Last Shot star tells Scary Mommy in a candid interview.

"I'm Not Perky"
By Sara Rowe Mount

Real Talk: Should We Be Concerned If Our Child Is More Wednesday Than Enid?

What experts say about raising a macabre kid.

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By Julie Sprankles

Christina Ricci Has A Halloween Hack Every Parent Needs To Steal

The iconic star shares her family’s go-to traditions, plus the Yellowjackets mementos she kept (but never asked for).

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By Julie Sprankles

Keke Palmer Is & Always Will Be That Girl

The actor talks to Scary Mommy about her son Leo, her own mother, and the advice she’s gotten from her bonus mom: Queen Latifah.

Your Early Fall TBR Refresh
By Julie Sprankles

16 Books Scary Mommy Editors Read & Raved About This Month

File these under “worth your very limited free time.”

Sorry, did you say mecha elmo?
By Katie McPherson

18 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix In October

These new tween and teen series look so good.

Worth A Trip To The Theater
By Sabina Graves

5 Ways We Love That ‘90s Girlhood Is Celebrated in DreamWorks Forgotten Island

The nostalgia is strong with this one.

Let's Watch A Movie
By Katie McPherson

The New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In October 2026

Classic Halloween movies and new seasons of your favorite series, all at your fingertips.

Middle-Aged People, LFG
By Julie Sprankles

The Four Seasons Season 3 Is Officially Filming! Here’s Everything We Know

Pack your bags because Kate, Jack, and the gang are going on vacation again.

Clear Your Weekends
By Julie Sprankles

Hallmark Is Giving Us 34 New Christmas Movies This Year

The 17th annual event starts on Oct. 16 this year and is bigger than ever.