Why ‘Poppa’s House’ Isn’t Airing New Episodes for 3 More Weeks
Poppa’s House is taking a pause.
The CBS sitcom aired its fall finale episode on December 16, entitled “Wig.”
In the episode, Poppa made some drastic changes to his appearance after receiving bad news.
Fans might be curious about why the show won’t be on in the next few weeks.
Many shows go on hiatus during the holidays, and Poppa’s House is no exception. But don’t worry, it’s coming back with new episodes a little later this month!
Poppa’s House returns with new episodes starting on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8: 30 p.m. ET.
If you didn’t know, a big star is set to play Poppa’s brother Melvin, who is “a bit of a ne’er do well who comes to visit the family with a new business idea.” That episode is set to air in February 2025, and there’s a family relation! Find out who it is.
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CBS’ ‘Poppa’s House’ Adds a Third Wayans in Guest Role
Marlon Wayans will join his brother Damon and nephew Damon Jr. on an episode of the sitcom.
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CBS‘ Poppa’s House is about to become even more of a Wayans family affair.
Marlon Wayans has signed on for a guest role on the first-year comedy, joining his brother Damon Wayans and nephew Damon Wayans Jr. His episode is scheduled to air in February.
In the installment, Marlon will play Melvin, Poppa’s (Wayans Sr.) ne’er-do-well brother who comes to visit the family and pitch a new business idea. Poppa warns everyone not to trust Melvin, but Ivy (Essence Atkins) and Junior (Wayans Jr.) want to believe he’s changed.
The episode will also be a reunion for Marlon Wayans and Atkins, who starred together on NBC’s Marlon for two seasons in 2017-18.
Poppa’s House has slotted into CBS’ Monday lineup, where it’s paired with The Neighborhood, fairly seamlessly in the early part of the season. The network ordered additional episodes of the show in November, bringing the total to 18 for its inaugural season. Tetona Jackson stars with Damon Wayans Sr. and Jr. and Atkins; Dean Lorey executive produces alongside Wayans and Wayans Jr.
Marlon Wayans is currently writing a Scary Movie reboot with brothers Keenen and Shawn and Rick Alvarez. He stars in the psychological thriller Him from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and director Justin Tipping, due for release next year, and had a recurring role on season three of Peacock’s Bel-Air. He’s repped by 3 Arts Entertainment, UTA and Yorn Levine.
