Sunday, October 29, 2017
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 30, 2017)
For the week of October 30-November 3, 2017, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Sunday, October 29
- Jenny McCarthy (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Catch Jenny and Donnie Wahlberg on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Mila Kunis (That '70s Show/Family Guy) - Watch Mila on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Andrea Martin (Great News/Difficult People/Working the Engels) - Andrea appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. She will also be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Billy Eichner (Difficult People) - Billy visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Anna Camp (The Mindy Project) - Anna is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Heather Graham (Californication/Emily's Reasons Why Not) - Heather appears on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC. She will also be on Harry, so check your local listings.
- Rob Reiner (All in the Family) - Rob drops by The Opposition with Jordan Klepper on Comedy Central at 11:30pm.
- Anna Faris (Mom) - Anna visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Eve (Eve) - Eve guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory/Young Sheldon) and Iain Armitage (Young Sheldon) - Jim and Iain are guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Vanessa Lachey (Truth Be Told/Dads) - Vanessa appears on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Denis Leary (Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll/The Job) - Denis is a guest on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Melissa Joan Hart (Melissa & Joey/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Clarissa Explains It All - Melissa gives advice for kids who are being bullied on People Now at 8:30am.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Kristin) - Kristin appears on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Keesha Sharp (Girlfriends/Are We There Yet?) - Keesha stops by Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) - Selena is a guest on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John cooks with Mario Batali on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.
- Corey Feldman (The Bad News Bears/Madame's Place) - Corey appears on NBC's Megyn Kelly Today at 9am.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Catch Kristen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Aya Cash (You're the Worst) - Aya is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Allison Janney (Mom/Mr. Sunshine) - Allison appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Laurence Fishburne (black-ish) - Laurence visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Nick Kroll (The League/Cavemen) - Nick stops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- J. B. Smoove (The Millers/'Til Death/Curb Your Enthusiasm) - J. B. visits Conan at 11pm on TBS. He also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Julie Bowen (Modern Family) - Julie appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry drops by The Wendy Williams Show at 2am on BET or on your local stations.
- Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Instant Mom/The Game/Sister, Sister) - Tia is a guest on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Debi Mazar (Younger/Entourage/Working) - Debi and her husband, Chef Gabriele Corcos, are in the kitchen with chicken strips with a spicy pesto dip on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Jeremy Piven (Entourage/Ellen) - Jeremy talks about Wisdom of the Crowd on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am. He will also be on the AOL Build Show at 11:15am.
- Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) - Selena is a guest on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen/The Ellen Show) - Watch Ellen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Mila Kunis (That '70s Show/Family Guy) - Mila appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. She also talks A Bad Moms Christmas on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory/Young Sheldon) - Jim is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Elizabeth Gillies ( Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll/Victorious) - Elizabeth visits Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS. She also talks about A Bad Moms Christmas on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- The Cast of Young Sheldon - Iain Armitage, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts and Raegan Revord are guests on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Kal Penn (1600 Penn/How I Met Your Mother) - Kal appears on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Eve (Eve) - Eve guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Ricky Gervais (The Office) - Ricky appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Kathryn Hahn (I Love Dick/Happyish/Transparent/Free Agents) and Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Son of Zorn/Suburgatory) - Kathryn and Cheryl talk about A Bad Moms Christmas on NBC's Today in the 10am hour. Cheryl will also be on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- Jennifer Lawrence (The Bill Engvall Show) - Jennifer guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) - Catch Alec on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Kathryn Hahn (I Love Dick/Happyish/Transparent/Free Agents) - Kathryn is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She also talks A Bad Moms Christmas on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings and on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Rosie O'Donnell (Gimme a Break!) - Rosie visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig appears on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Mila Kunis (That '70s Show/Family Guy) - Mila drops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite/Benched) - Maria is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Eve (Eve) - Eve guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Son of Zorn/Suburgatory) - Cheryl talks about A Bad Moms Christmas on Harry, so check your local listings.
- Redman (Method & Red) - Redman is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- James Brolin (Life in Pieces) - James visits Steve, so check your local listings.
- Debra Messing (Will & Grace) - Debra dishes on the new season of Will & Grace, and faces off with Rach in a celeb guessing game on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Michael Urie (Partners) - Michael talks about the Off-Broadway production Torch Song on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael talks about This Book Has Balls: Sports Rants from the MVP of Talking Trash on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Corey Feldman (The Bad News Bears/Madame's Place) - Corey exposes Hollywood's dark side and reveals the secrets he's kept for 20 years on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen/The Ellen Show) - Watch Ellen on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- John Cho (Selfie/Go On/Kitchen Confidential) - John appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Kyle MacLachlan (Sex and the City) - Kyle is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Eve (Eve) - Eve guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- The Cast of Moesha - Brandy Norwood, Sheryl Lee Ralph, William Allen Young, Countess Vaughn, Shar Jackson, Marcus T. Paulk and Ray J reunite on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Skylar Astin (Ground Floor) - Skylar talks about the Off-Broadway production What We're Up Against on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Brooke D'Orsay (Gary Ummarried/Happy Hour) - Brooke talks about the Hallmark Channel original movie Miss Christmas on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Marilu Henner (Taxi/Evening Shade) - Marilu stops by Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Baby Boom) - Susie talks about Curb Your Enthusiasm on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts) - Jermaine appears on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- Patti LaBelle (Out All Night) - Patti is a guest on The Doctors, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, October 29
Monday, October 30
Kevin Can Wait - "The Owl" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Kevin and Chale set out on a road trip to retrieve an owl-shaped cookie jar that Kevin sold before realizing how much it meant to Kendra. Also, after Vanessa rejects Kyle’s attempt to woo her, she and Kendra help get him back on the dating scene. Loni Love guest stars as Yvette, a pawn shop owner.
9JKL - "The Key to Life" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After Josh changes the locks to his apartment and refuses to give Judy a spare key, he is caught in a bind when he locks himself out. Also, Eve tries to avoid being cropped out of the family holiday card. Kadeem Hardison guest stars as the family’s holiday card photographer.
Superior Donuts - "What the Truck?" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Arthur’s business is threatened when Sofia (Diane Guerrero), an ambitious young entrepreneur, parks her organic food truck in front of the donut shop, becoming a hit with his customers and catching Franco’s eye. Also, Franco grows frustrated trying to follow his dream of going to college.
Me, Myself & I - "New Job" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Mid-life Alex contemplates accepting a new job offer and leaving his partnership with Darryl. Also, Young Alex works with Young Darryl on an invention for his school’s Invention Convention, and Older Alex meets Eleanor’s fiancĂ©, a contractor helping to fix his roof. Tim Reid recurs as Older Darryl.
Tuesday, October 31
The Middle - "Role of a Lifetime" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
While Axl tries to invent a new beverage that mixes wine with beer and Brick decides to join the school orchestra in an attempt to play the field and find himself a new girlfriend, Mike asks Sue to take the reins in putting together a romantic evening for him and Frankie to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary – which both of them totally forgot. Frustrated with being the family member whose role is to do everything they ask of her without complaint, Sue puts her foot down and declares she will no longer be that person, which causes the rest of the Hecks to rethink and rebel against what their supposed familial roles have been.
Fresh Off the Boat - "Four Funerals and a Wedding" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Jessica’s aunt passes away, the Huang family packs their bags for Houston where the boys see Jessica’s father for the first time. While observing the distant relationship, Louis makes it his mission to push Jessica and her father closer together. Meanwhile, Evan decides to make Eddie the executor of his will, prompting Emery and Eddie to fight over who is the better older brother.
black-ish - "Public Fool" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
An incident at school threatens Junior’s future at his beloved Valley Glen Prep.
The Mayor - "The Strike" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Fort Grey’s public transportation comes to a crippling halt due to the bus driver’s union strike, Courtney also finds himself striking out when he’s outmatched by Amber, the fierce Transit Union lawyer who makes him realize he’ll need more than his charm and Val’s advice to reach a new deal. T.K. and Jermaine attempt to solve the issue by employing a focus group which quickly turns unruly. Meanwhile, Dina and her two best friends are excited about their annual tradition of taking a sick day to pamper themselves, but their plans get derailed by an unforeseen chain of events.
Wednesday, November 1
The Goldbergs - "Girl Talk" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When The Ottoman Empire’s business declines due to a new furniture competitor, Adam offers to make Murray a commercial starring Marvin, but things go awry when Marvin’s actions mess up the original plan. Meanwhile, Beverly offers to help Barry as he keeps striking out as he attempts to get a girl at school.
Speechless - "S-H-- SHIPPING" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
JJ’s pressured to date a new student at school who also has cerebral palsy. Maya and Jimmy teach Ray and his girlfriend to think less. Dylan teams with Lafayette alumni to rebel against the school’s “no-prank” initiative.
Modern Family - "Ten Years Later" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Claire is determined to make up for her less-than-joyful mood at Jay and Gloria’s wedding by throwing their tenth-anniversary party. As part of the festivities, Phil is going to perform a magic trick featuring Gloria appearing out of thin air in her wedding dress; that is if Gloria can still get into it!
American Housewife - "The Pig Whisperer" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Greg takes a stand against Katie’s protests and employs an uncharacteristically dishonest tactic in order to convince her to let them keep Anna-Kat’s beloved pet pig, Hans Gruber. Meanwhile, Oliver and Viv compete for the attention (and, ultimately, the money) of new neighbor Spencer Blitz; and Taylor considers leaving her boyfriend, Eyo, for an older guy.
You're the Worst - "Dad-Not-Dad" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Jimmy spends a day with a woman from his past and attempts to fit in with her friends while Gretchen attempts to impress Boone's ex-wife. Lindsay reconnects to a former father figure and Edgar, prompted by Max, buys a fancy car he can't afford.
Thursday, November 2
The Big Bang Theory - "The Proton Regeneration" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sheldon goes head-to-head with Wil Wheaton for the role of the new Professor Proton. Also, Penny steps in to take care of Halley when Bernadette and Wolowitz both wind up on bed rest.
Young Sheldon - "Rockets, Communists and the Dewey Decimal System" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.
Mom - "Twinkle Lights and Grandma Shoes" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Bonnie gets cold feet when considering her future with Adam, and Christy risks failing an important test in order to help a fellow alcoholic. Missi Pyle returns as Natasha, the birth mother of Jill’s foster daughter.
Life in Pieces - "Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When the entire Hughes family moves into John and Joan’s home after their kitchen is destroyed, their presence creates chaos for Joan. Also, Matt and Colleen are set to receive a huge monetary settlement from Colleen’s fall off the motel balcony on their wedding night; John tries to get Sophia back on track when she starts misbehaving; Tyler and Clementine make a surprise announcement to the family; and Jen and Greg attempt to persuade Lark to get rid of her pacifier.
Superstore - "Health Fund" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
As Mateo (Nico Santos) turns to stranger and stranger home remedies for an ear infection, Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) decide to offer an alternative to Cloud 9's terrible health insurance plan. Meanwhile, Glenn (Mark McKinney) enlists Dina (Lauren Ash) to help him get medical attention for his own embarrassing condition.
The Good Place - "Derek" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Janet (D'Arcy Carden) creates a big problem for Michael (Ted Danson). Meanwhile, Eleanor (Kristen Bell) lets Chidi (William Jackson Harper) in on a secret, and Jason (Manny Jacinto) puts Tahani (Jameela Jamil) in a difficult position.
Will & Grace - "Rosario's Quinceanera" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Karen's (Megan Mullally) has trouble dealing with a personal tragedy, Will (Eric McCormack), Grace (Debra Messing), and Jack's (Sean Hayes) try to intervene. Will and Grace's new business relationship begins to show signs of stress.
Great News - "Pool Show" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Jeremy (guest star Reid Scott) invites Katie (Briga Heelan) to do some "real reporting" and go on a stakeout with him. Carol (Andrea Martin) is suspicious and kidnaps Greg (Adam Campbell) to stake out the stakeout. The two discover that it may not be all business between Jeremy and Katie. Chuck (John Michael Higgins) meets Carvell (guest star Rashad Jennings), who is Portia's (Nicole Richie) fiancé, and the two of them form an unlikely friendship.
Better Things - "Arnold Hall" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Sam gets confronted.
Friday, November 3
Andi Mack - "Chinese New Year" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Andi invites Jonah to her Chinese New Year celebration, which gets awkward when Celia's sister, Aunt Mei, visits; Buffy signs up for the boys' basketball team tryouts.
Stuck in the Middle - "Unmasking the Enemy" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
K.C. sets a trap to reveal Brady's secret identity.
Saturday, November 4
Henry Danger - "Brawl in the Hall" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Charlotte is challenged to a fight at school, Captain Man and Kid Danger step in to try and help Charlotte defend herself.
Game Shakers - "Babe Gets Crushed" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After Trip solicits romantic advice from Babe for an alleged friend named Chuck, she begins to suspect that Trip has a crush on her, and tries her hardest to avoid an awkward work situation.
Sunday, November 5
The Simpsons - "Treehouse of Horror XXVII" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mr. Burns initiates a contest in which the children of Springfield battle each other; Lisa's imaginary friend becomes jealous of her real friends; Moe tells Bart that the bar patrons are really covert agents.
Bob's Burgers - "Sit Me Baby One More Time" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
Tina's new baby-sitting enterprise is quickly derailed by her nemesis Tammy; Bob and Linda check out a competitor's restaurant that is known for its burgers.
The Simpsons - "Grampy Can Ya Hear Me" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Grampa gets a hearing aid and finally hears what everyone has been saying about him; Mr. Skinner discovers that his mother has kept a secret from him.
Ghosted - "The Machine" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Annie accompanies Max and Leroy as they go under cover to investigate a bizarre incident at an elite country club.
Family Guy - "Three Directors" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
In a special anthology-style episode, Peter gets fired from the brewery in the signature styles of three famous Hollywood film directors.
The Last Man on Earth - "La Abuela" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The gang moves into an old mansion; Carol forces Tandy to put down his new toys so they can baby-proof the giant estate; Melissa worries about Todd's health; Gail and Erica can't figure out why Dawn won't stop crying.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Saturday, September 7
Johnson - "Bahama Breeze" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Naomi is impressed with Omar's growth; Antionette makes Jarvis a proposal at a much-needed time; Greg reconnects with Jada; Omar, Keith and Jarvis hit the club.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 2)
Friday, September 6
- Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Watch Kumail on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Michael Keaton (Report to Murphy/Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - Michael appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Conner O'Malley (Shrill) - Conner is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Edie Falco (Bupkis/Nurse Jackie) - Edie talks about her film I'll Be Right There on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Josh Gad (Wolf Like Me/Avenue 5/The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) - Josh is joining Drew and telling her about getting denied from his college's musical theater program and making his return to Broadway after eleven years with bestie Andrew Rannells on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Diane Farr (Splitting Together/Like Family/The Job) - Diane discusses the CBS drama series Fire Country on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
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