Sunday, October 08, 2017
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 9, 2017)
For the week of October 9-13, 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!
Monday, October 9
- January Jones (The Last Man on Earth) - Watch January on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Lea Michele (The Mayor) - Lea appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Lauren Lapkus (Clipped/Are You There, Chelsea?) - Lauren is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Will Arnett (Arrested Development/The Millers/Up All Night/Running Wilde) - Will appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Rory Scovel (Ground Floor) - Rory is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Jason Ritter (The Class/Another Period) - Jason chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. He will also be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and the AOL Build Show at 5pm.
- Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) - Kunal stops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Jenny McCarthy (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny and Donnie Wahlberg dish on their PDA packed relationship, Facetime sleeping and more on Harry, so check your local listings.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony is at the kitchen table, and he's answering the audience's rapid-fire questions…like why did he once order a baby grand piano on his mom's credit card on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Tiya Sircar (The Good Place) - Tiya is a guest on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Dave Coulier (Fuller House/Full House) - Dave appears on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show/Thunder Alley) - Ed will be on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Liz Gillies (Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll/Victorious) - Liz talks about Dynasty on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on the AOL Build Show at 12pm.
- Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael is a guest on the AOL Build Show at 4pm.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Catch Whitney on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish/Girlfriends) - Tracee is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She will also be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- James Spader (The Office) - James drops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jason Alexander (Seinfeld/Bob Patterson/Listen Up!) - Jason visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. He will also be on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- Mark Consuelos (Hope & Faith/Alpha House) - Mark stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Margaret Cho (All-American Girl) - Margaret is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- America Ferrera (Superstore) - America appears on a repeat of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
- Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Marc is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Mark Consuelos (Hope & Faith/Alpha House) - Mark visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Josh Gad (1600 Penn/Back to You) - Josh appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette is a guest on The Wendy Williams Show at 2am on BET or on your local stations.
- Debi Mazar (Younger/Working) - Debi stops by The Wendy Williams Show at 2am on BET or on your local stations.
- Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy/American Dad!/The Cleveland Show) - Seth shares his best Kermit The Frog impression on Harry, so check your local listings.
- Cedric the Entertainer (The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric is a guest on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Sarah helps one viewer turn baking blunders into wonders on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/One Day at a Time) - Valerie talks about her new cookbook Valerie's Home Cooking on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Jason Ritter (The Class/Another Period) - Jason appears on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) - Edie talks about Law & Order True Crime – The Menendez Murders on NBC's Megyn Kelly Today at 9am.
- Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Watch Marc on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Josh Gad (1600 Penn/Back to You) - Josh appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Lea Michele (The Mayor) - Lea is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- James Van Der Beek (What Would Diplo Do?/Friends with Better Lives/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - James stops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Craig Robinson (Ghosted/Mr. Robinson/The Office) - Craig reveals how he lost 50 pounds on Harry, so check your local listings.
- Wanda Sykes (The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda appears on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Deon Cole (black-ish/Angie Tribeca) - Deon is a guest on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/One Day at a Time) - Valerie visits Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John appears on The Wendy Williams Show at 2am on BET or on your local stations.
- Patton Oswalt (The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Catch Patton on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He can also be heard on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM at 9:45am.
- John Hodgman (Married) - John appears on a repeat of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
- Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Cedric the Entertainer (The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT. He will also be on The Real, so check your local listings.
- George Lopez (Lopez/George Lopez/Saint George) - George stops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT. He will also be on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Joey McIntyre (Return of the Mac/The McCarthys) - Joey guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Lea Michele (The Mayor) - Lea discusses The Mayor on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- The Cast of Will & Grace - Debra Messing, Megan Mullally and Eric McCormack join Harry Connick, Jr. for a behind the scenes sneak peak at his upcoming episode on Harry, so check your local listings.
- Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke drops by Harry, so check your local listings. She will also be on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Ben Feldman (Superstore/A to Z/Living with Fran) - Ben appears on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney gives the scoop on her new book on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys) - D.L. is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory/8 Simple Rules) - Watch Kaley on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Tina Fey (30 Rock) - Tina is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Giancarlo Esposito (Bakersfield P.D.) - Giancarlo appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Baby Boom) - Susie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Son of Zorn/Suburgatory) - Cheryl visits Steve, so check your local listings.
- Judith Light (Transparent/Who's the Boss?/Phenom) - Judith appears on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Vanessa Lachey (Dads) - Vanessa is a guest on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Patricia Heaton (The Middle/Back to You/Everybody Loves Raymond) - Patricia opens up about being married 30 years and life as an empty nester on People Now at 8:30am.
- Kellie Martin (The Guest Book) - Kellie talks about the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original Hailey Dean Mystery: Dating is Murder on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Andrew Walker (Maybe It's Me/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch) - Andrew cooks a mushroom goat cheese frittata on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette whips up a delectable dish with Michael Symon on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.
- John O'Hurley (Seinfeld/The Mullets) - John will be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- David Arquette (Parenthood) - David talks about Sigmund and the Sea Monsters on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on the AOL Build Show at 3pm.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, October 8
The Simpsons - "Springfield Splendor" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marge and Lisa turn Lisa's experiences into a pop culture hit, but they struggle with creative differences.
Ghosted - "Jermaine the Zombie" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Leroy and Max take Jermaine trick-or-treating, but he gets infected with a zombie-esque virus by a demon cat; the Bureau Underground has a busy Halloween night of paranormal activity.
Family Guy - "Foxx in the Men House" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Peter befriends the coolest guy ever and dumps Quagmire, Joe, and Cleveland.
The Last Man on Earth - "Stocko Syndrome" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tandy devises an escape plan to get away from Pamela and back to the others; the rest of the gang encounters a castaway who has been stranded on an island for years.
Monday, October 9
The Big Bang Theory - "The Relaxation Integration" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
As Sheldon stresses about picking a wedding date, Amy tries to convince him he has a more laid-back side. Also, Koothrappali and Stuart compete to win the heart of Bernadette’s new coworker, Ruchi (Swati Kapila).
9JKL - "Relationship Guy" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Josh’s mission to have his first successful one night stand is derailed when his date, Lily (Mouzam Makkar), bonds with his parents the following morning. Also, Andrew is surprised to learn that Eve intended for him to be a one night stand.
Kevin Can Wait - "Kevin Goes Nuts" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Vanessa suggests that Sara has a secret boyfriend, Kevin goes undercover to find out the truth. Also, Jack desperately searches for an illness he can claim as his own after the “cool” kids with peanut allergies learn he’s been lying about sharing their malady. Nick Turturro guest stars as Vanessa’s old friend, Vinnie.
Me, Myself & I - "The Card" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Young Alex gives away his most prized possession, a signed Michael Jordan rookie card, in an attempt to impress his crush, Nori. Also, mid-life Alex struggles to find the money to take his daughter, Abby, on a glamping trip with her friends, and older Alex tries to make plans for his birthday so he doesn’t have to spend it alone. Ed Begley, Jr. recurs as Older Justin, the Governor of California in 2042.
Tuesday, October 10
The Middle - "Please Don't Feed the Hecks" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Frankie gives neighbor Nancy Donahue an old scarf that is just sitting around gathering dust, Nancy returns the favor by baking her a delicious apple pie. Believing she’s stumbled upon a way to get free and tasty meals, Frankie makes it her mission to find miscellaneous items around the house to give to her in exchange for some culinary delights. Meanwhile, Sue and Lexie prepare to move back into their college apartment but find that it’s been sublet to a man who refuses to leave; and Axl’s new job as the school bus driver gives him a chance to see how Brick’s high school sophomore year is treating him, and he discovers that Mike has refused to speak to Brick’s class on Career Exploration Day.
Fresh Off the Boat - "First Day" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
It’s the first day of high school and Eddie wants to join the football team to impress girlfriend Alison, despite Jessica forbidding him to try out. Emery finds out that Evan has been moved up a grade and is in middle school with him. Louis battles with Kenny Roger’s right-hand man (guest star Matt Oberg) over changes at the steakhouse.
black-ish - "Mother Nature" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Bow is feeling overwhelmed after the birth of DeVante and learns she is suffering from postpartum depression. Dre urges her to get help and stands by her side while she works through it. Meanwhile, the kids babyproof the house in an effort to help their parents out.
The Mayor - "The Filibuster" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Courtney makes his first mayoral appearance at his old elementary school and discovers that their music program, which helped changed his life, is in danger of being eliminated. Val educates Courtney about how he needs to “work the system” in order to provide the school with appropriate funding, and they work together to outsmart Councilman Ed Gunt (David Spade). Meanwhile, Jermaine proudly embraces his new role as communications director, as Dina pushes T.K. to realize the significance of his job as director of Constituent Services.
The Mick - "The Visit" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Mickey and Sabrina go visit her mother in jail in the hopes of getting Sabrina some closure, but Mickey seems to need it more than she; Chip asks for Jimmy's help after he learns that he is not safe behind bars; Ben accidentally distracts bullies.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Kicks" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Desperately hoping to solve an actual case, Jake discovers a loophole to let him temporarily get out of his desk duty, but he must pass an official evaluation by Holt; Terry and Amy help Rosa after she worries Pimento may be unfaithful to her.
Wednesday, October 11
The Goldbergs - "Goldbergs on the Goldbergs" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Beverly confronts Coach Mellor who reveals his strained relationship with his own brother Coach Nick, so she intervenes prompting Nick to face off with Rick. Adam and Barry join in, each one siding with one of the coaches. After a fight breaks out, Beverly points out to Adam and Barry this could be them as adults. Meanwhile, Geoff and Erica struggle with their relationship long distance.
Speechless - "J-J'S D-R-- DREAM" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Ray gets in over his head when he makes up a fake charity to impress his girlfriend; Maya gives Jimmy tips on being the boss; and Dylan demands Kenneth get out of her space.
Modern Family - "Catch of the Day" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Phil’s convinced he is going to have a day of bad luck after failing to successfully complete his daily superstition. However, Claire is eager to make it to a concert and has no time for his silly notion. Meanwhile, Mitch is certain that Cam is undermining him during their kitchen renovation, and Jay is determined to get Gloria to admit she was in a car accident.
American Housewife - "The Uprising" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Katie struggles with Taylor and Anna-Kat’s defiance, as Anna-Kat decides she’s now a vegetarian (under the influence of Tara Summers) and Taylor dies her hair blonde without Katie’s permission. Greg and Katie help Oliver come to terms with embarrassment after Oliver has a humiliating moment in ballet class.
You're the Worst - "Not a Great Bet" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
In a Gretchen-focused episode, Gretchen goes home for the birth of her brother's baby, but instead ends up reconnecting with a friend from her past, who inadvertently reveals why Jimmy may have left her.
Thursday, October 12
Superstore - "Part-Time Hires" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Amy's (America Ferrera) daughter gets a job at Cloud 9, Amy turns to Jonah (Ben Feldman) for advice on how to balance her parenting. Meanwhile, Garrett (Colton Dunn) and Dina (Lauren Ash) argue over who broke up with whom and Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom) tries to convince Mateo (Nico Santos) that the cute construction worker might just be flirting with him for store perks.
The Good Place - "Existential Crisis" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tahani (Jameela Jamil) throws a dinner party to impress. Eleanor (Kristen Bell) and Jason (Manny Jacinto) both have to lend a hand when things don't go as planned.
Will & Grace - "Emergency Contact" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Grace (Debra Messing) is shocked to find that the emergency contact called by her doctor's office is ex-husband Leo (special guest star Harry Connick, Jr.), not Will (Eric McCormack). Jack (Sean Hayes) takes on a new job he never expected to love. Karen (Megan Mullally) befriends a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx, despite her best efforts.
Great News - "Honeypot!" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Diana (guest star Tina Fey) has been promoted again, this time to the head of the corporation that owns MMN, but before she leaves she finds herself embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. This leaves Katie (Briga Heelan) unsure who to believe - her mentor or her friends in the office. Carol (Andrea Martin) becomes head intern and struggles to prove to the other interns, and herself, that she deserves the job.
Better Things - "Phil" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Sam is forced to look at some stuff.
Friday, October 13
Raven's Home - "Dream Moms" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Booker and Levi get into some trouble backstage at a concert, Raven and Chelsea try to seize the moment to perform with their all-time favorite group La Dee Da.
Stuck in the Middle - "Stuck with a Hook, Line and Sinker" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a superstar golfer shows up at the Bait and Bite looking for a place to stay, Harley decides this is the perfect opportunity to raise money for a dream family vacation.
Saturday, October 14
Will & Grace - "Emergency Contact" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Grace (Debra Messing) is shocked to find that the emergency contact called by her doctor's office is ex-husband Leo (special guest star Harry Connick, Jr.), not Will (Eric McCormack). Jack (Sean Hayes) takes on a new job he never expected to love. Karen (Megan Mullally) befriends a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx, despite her best efforts.
Superstore - "Part-Time Hires" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Amy's (America Ferrera) daughter gets a job at Cloud 9, Amy turns to Jonah (Ben Feldman) for advice on how to balance her parenting. Meanwhile, Garrett (Colton Dunn) and Dina (Lauren Ash) argue over who broke up with whom and Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom) tries to convince Mateo (Nico Santos) that the cute construction worker might just be flirting with him for store perks.
Game Shakers - "War and Peach" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
In an attempt to get to know each other better and increase productivity, Kenzie organizes a team building retreat.
Sunday, October 15
Bob's Burgers - "The Silence of the Louise" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT)
Mr. Frond's therapy dolls are mysteriously attacked; Louise teams up with Millie to help solve the case; Teddy decides to get into the inspirational poster business.
The Simpsons - "Whistler's Father" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Homer discovers Maggie's whistling talent and launches her baby-celebrity career; When Marge impresses Fat Tony with her interior design taste, he hires her to style his brothel.
Ghosted - "Whispers" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Leroy romantically pursues a female cop while searching for the culprit behind a string of murders; Capt. Lafrey suspects her daughter is sneaking around behind her back with a boy.
Family Guy - "Foxx in the Men House" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The Griffins get a nanny for the kids; Peter and Lois get an opportunity to reconnect.
The Last Man on Earth - "Skeleton Crew" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Pamela tries to redeem herself with everyone; the gang finally reaches Mexico; Todd is disappointed that Zihuatanejo is not the paradise he dreamed of.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, December 30
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Great Beyond" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Butlers and Johnsons receive shocking news about their neighbor that changes their outlook on life.
Poppa's House - "Podcast" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Junior enlists Nina’s help to film a documentary of Poppa’s iconic career, but the direction of the film takes a detour when the radio station begins using AI promos with Poppa’s and Ivy’s voices.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 30)
Monday, December 30
- Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Watch Billy on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Dick Van Dyke (The Dick Van Dyke Show/The New Dick Van Dyke Show/The Van Dyke Show) - Dick is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld) - Jerry appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. She talks about starring in Tyler Perry's new film The Six Triple Eight on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Eve (Eve) - Eve is a guest on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time) and Pamela Anderson (Stacked/Home Improvement) - Drew and Valerie Bertinelli are going makeup free for the whole episode in honor of the amazing Pamela Anderson joining them and embracing bare beauty. Plus, Pamela is making a mouthwatering recipe from her brand-new cookbook on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
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09/10 - The Ropers - The Complete Series (VEI)
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - Video Scrapbook
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K UHD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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