Ashley Tisdale To Star in CBS Co-Parenting Comedy You’re Only Young Twice

February 28, 2026 - 19:36

Actress and producer Ashley Tisdale is officially stepping back in front of the camera for a new CBS comedy pilot titled You're Only Young Twice. Tisdale personally revealed the casting news on her Instagram this past Friday, sharing her initial reluctance with a touch of humor.

In her social media post, she recounted telling her agent she had retired from acting, to which he simply replied, "umm no you’re not." The project marks a significant return to series television for the former High School Musical star, who has focused recently on her successful production company and family life.

The single-camera comedy will explore the complexities of modern family dynamics. The storyline follows a young mother, played by Tisdale, who finds her life upended when her teenage daughter moves in. The situation becomes exponentially more complicated with the arrival of the daughter's father, forcing the trio into an unexpected and chaotic co-parenting arrangement under one roof.

The series promises to blend heart with humor as it navigates the messy, relatable trials of blended families and second chances. With Tisdale attached to star, the pilot is generating early buzz as a potential standout in next season's lineup, aiming to deliver a fresh take on parenthood and starting over.