MeTV+ is implementing notable adjustments to its August programming schedule, bringing fresh classic content to early weekend viewers while streamlining other offerings. One key addition involves the introduction of the 1960s sitcom Car 54, Where Are You? into the early Saturday morning slot. This series will now occupy a position in the overnight-to-dawn hours on Saturdays, providing audiences with access to the comedic misadventures of two mismatched New York City police officers as they navigate the streets of the Bronx.
The new placement of Car 54, Where Are You? directly takes the place previously held by The Best of Flip Wilson. That compilation series, which highlighted standout sketches and performances from the popular variety program of the early 1970s, has been fully eliminated from the MeTV Plus lineup. Viewers who previously tuned in for those episodes will no longer find them airing on the channel at any time, marking a complete removal rather than a simple shift to a different day or hour.
These modifications reflect the ongoing efforts of MeTV Plus to refresh its mix of classic television while maintaining a focus on nostalgic entertainment that appeals to longtime fans and new discoverers alike. The early Saturday morning window has long served as a quiet period for lighter fare, and the arrival of Car 54, Where Are You? fits that tradition by offering lighthearted police comedy from an era when sitcoms often blended workplace humor with character-driven storytelling. The series originally ran for two seasons in the early 1960s and has seen periodic returns in syndication over the decades, making its current addition a welcome reunion for many.
To fully appreciate the context of these schedule updates, it helps to understand the broader history of the MeTV brand and its companion channel. MeTV, short for Memorable Entertainment Television, began as a local programming block in Chicago. In early 2003, Weigel Broadcasting introduced the concept on one of its Class A stations, filling airtime with classic series that resonated with audiences seeking familiar, high-quality older programming. The block proved popular enough that it expanded into a fuller station identity in the mid-2000s, first solidifying in the Chicago market and later extending to Milwaukee.
By late 2010, Weigel decided to take the MeTV idea national. The network launched as a full-fledged digital multicast service available to stations across the country, offering a standardized schedule of sitcoms, dramas, westerns, and other genres drawn from television’s golden and silver ages. This move positioned MeTV as a leading destination for classic TV, competing with other retro-focused services while emphasizing free over-the-air accessibility via antenna along with availability on cable, satellite, and streaming platforms. Over the years, the main MeTV network has grown to reach nearly the entire United States, regularly featuring dozens of series each week and cultivating a loyal following drawn to its consistent, commercial-friendly presentation of beloved shows.
Building on that success, Weigel introduced MeTV Plus, also known as MeTV+, in the spring of 2021. The companion channel debuted on May 15 of that year, initially available on select Weigel-owned stations in markets such as Chicago and parts of Arizona. Designed to expand the MeTV brand with additional classic programming, MeTV Plus quickly differentiated itself through genre-organized blocks that often emphasized dramas, comedy shorts, and other specialized fare not always highlighted on the flagship network. Within months, carriage expanded beyond the original stations, and by the mid-2020s the channel had secured broader distribution, including placements on popular streaming services that cater to cord-cutters.
MeTV Plus has undergone several schedule evolutions since its launch, sometimes shifting blocks to accommodate new sister networks or respond to viewer interest. Earlier changes included adjustments tied to the introduction of dedicated channels for cartoons or westerns, allowing MeTV Plus to refine its own identity around a mix of action-oriented series, sitcoms, and variety content. The current August updates continue this pattern of careful curation, ensuring the channel remains dynamic without abandoning its core commitment to timeless television.
The decision to add Car 54, Where Are You? while removing The Best of Flip Wilson underscores a preference for narrative sitcom storytelling in the early Saturday hours. Car 54, Where Are You? centers on the everyday challenges and humorous predicaments faced by its central pair of officers, delivering half-hour episodes filled with physical comedy and sharp dialogue characteristic of its creator’s style. In contrast, The Best of Flip Wilson offered a more variety-oriented experience drawn from a groundbreaking series that mixed monologues, musical performances, and character sketches. By making this swap, MeTV Plus prioritizes continuous story-based entertainment during a time slot when many households may be starting their weekend routines or seeking background viewing.
Fans of classic television can expect the new arrangement to take effect as part of the broader August lineup refresh. Those who enjoy early morning viewing on Saturdays will now have the opportunity to catch Car 54, Where Are You? in its designated window, while the complete absence of The Best of Flip Wilson frees space for other potential future additions. The changes align with MeTV Plus’s role as an extension of the MeTV universe, providing more options for audiences who value free, accessible classic programming.
If you don’t get MeTV Plus free over the air, you can find it on Frndly TV and Fubo among other services.
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