Sunday, September 09, 2018

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 10, 2018)

It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of September 10-14, 2018, 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, September 10
  • Taran Killam (Single Parents) - Watch Taran on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Maya Rudolph (Forever/Up All Night) and Fred Armisen (Forever) - Maya and Fred are guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) - Brian visits The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation) - Rob appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Leighton Meester (Single Parents/Making History) - Leighton is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Jane Levy (Suburgatory) - Jane drops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • John David Washington (Ballers) - John is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • George Lopez (Lopez/Saint George/George Lopez) - George appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
  • D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys) - D.L. is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Cedric the Entertainer (The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Penn Badgley (Do Over) - Penn stops by Access Live, so check your local listings.
  • Emeril Lagasse (Emeril) - Emeril appears on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • William Shatner ($h*! My Dad Says) - William is a guest on NBC's Today, sometime between 7-9am.
  • Jay Ellis (Insecure/The Game) - Jay will be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Out All Night) - Vivica talks about her new talk show Face the Truth on People Now at 12pm.
  • Paul Feig (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/The Jackie Thomas Show) - Paul talks about A Simple Favor on the BUILD Series at 12pm.
Tuesday, September 11
  • Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College/Playing House) - Catch Keegan-Michael on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Atypical on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
  • Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Andy appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (Anything But Love) - Jamie Lee chats on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • The Cast of Moesha - Brandy Norwood, Sheryl Lee Ralph, William Allen Young, Countess Vaughn, Shar Jackson, Marcus T. Paulk and Ray J are guests on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) - Edie talks about her new Netflix movie The Lady of Steady Habits on NBC's Megyn Kelly Today at 9am.
  • Jean Smart (Samantha Who?/In-Laws/High Society/Designing Women) - Jean talks about A Simple Favor on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Taran Killam (Single Parents) - Taran talks about Night School on Chatter at 8pm.
  • Meagan Good (Cousin Skeeter/Raising Dad) - Meagan talks about her movie A Boy. A Girl. A Dream. on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
Wednesday, September 12
  • Paul Scheer (Fresh Off the Boat/The League) - Watch Paul on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Maya Rudolph (Forever/Up All Night) and Fred Armisen (Forever) - Maya and Fred are guests on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. They also talk about Amazon's Forever on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Allison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Allison appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College/Playing House) - Keegan-Michael visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Sanaa Lathan (Family Guy/The Cleveland Show/LateLine) - Sanaa stops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Zach Cregger (Wrecked/Guys with Kids/Friends with Benefits) - Zach is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Drew Carey (The Drew Carey Show/The Good Life) - Drew drops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell) and Kate Flannery (The Office) - Jane and Kate are guests on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings. Jane also talks about their tour Two Lost Souls on People Now at 12pm.
  • William Shatner ($h*! My Dad Says) - William visits Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Kal Penn (Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Kal will be on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
  • Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years) - Danica talks about Hallmark Channel's Love in Design on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
  • Peyton List (Bunk'd/Jessie) - Peyton talks about Hulu's Light as a Feather on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
Thursday, September 13
  • Judy Greer (Kidding/Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided) - Watch Judy on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Jason Bateman (Arrested Development/The Hogan Family/It's Your Move) - Jason talks about Ozark on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. She will also be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Regina Hall (Insecure/Grandfathered) - Regina is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Norm Macdonald (The Norm Show/A Minute with Stan Hooper) - Norm chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Bobby Cannavale (Nurse Jackie/Will & Grace) - Bobby talks about The Lifespan of a Face on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell) and Kate Flannery (The Office) - Jane and Kate perform on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
  • Gael GarcĂ­a Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle) - Gael talks about Museo on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
Friday, September 14
  • Judy Greer (Kidding/Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided) - Judy talks about A Happening of Monumental Proportions on NBC's Today in the 10am hour. She talks about Halloween and Where’d You Go, Bernadette on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
  • Jerrod Carmichael (The Carmichael Show) - Jerrod appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • David Spade (Rules of Engagment/8 Simple Rules/Just Shoot Me!), Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet), Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie, Michael Keaton (Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - David, Drew, Jane and Michael are among the guests on Netflix's Norm Macdonald Has a Show.
  • Jason Bateman (Arrested Development/The Hogan Family/It's Your Move) - Jason talks about Ozark on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years) and Andrew Walker (Maybe It's Me) - Danica and Andrew talk about the Hallmark Channel original movie Love in Design on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, September 9

Rel - "Pilot" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A recently divorced father makes a fresh start on the West Side of Chicago with the help of his best friend, his overly encouraging younger brother and his prideful dad.

The Simpsons - "The Old Blue Mayor She Ain't What She Used to Be" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Marge is frustrated with the local government and decides to run for mayor; she makes Homer the butt of her jokes to win public support.

Bob's Burgers - "V for Valentine-detta" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a rough breakup on Valentine's Day, the Belcher women have a limo girls' night out to make Tina feel better; Bob and Gene have a trapeze experience that brings them closer.

Family Guy - "Are You There God? It's Me, Peter" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Peter falls into a coma and meets God face to face; he asks God some of life's tough questions.


Monday, September 10

The Big Bang Theory - "The Reclusive Potential" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A brilliant but reclusive scientist, Doctor Wolcott (Peter MacNicol), invites Sheldon to his cabin in the middle of nowhere, and Leonard, Raj and Howard go along for the trip. Also, Penny and Bernadette improvise after Amy doesn’t like the tame bachelorette party they planned for her.

In The Cut - "May the Best Man Win" (Bounce TV, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Kenny and Smitty compete over who should be Jay's best man for the wedding; Angelique starts working at Mabel's to earn some extra money.


Tuesday, September 11

Wrecked - "Hunt Day" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Hunt Day arrives and the survivors must face off against each other in a battle royale to the death.


Wednesday, September 12

The Goldbergs - "Flashy Little Flashdancer" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After seeing “Flashdance,” Beverly decides to take up dance with the Frentas and is dejected when the family doesn’t support her after telling them she is going to be in a recital. Meanwhile, when Emmy starts dating a cool guy, Adam thinks their friendship is in jeopardy, so he sets out to be cooler which backfires.

American Housewife - "Sliding Sweaters" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Katie starts her day in a bad mood, the Ottos come together to cheer her up; but in an alternate reality and in a different sweater, Katie starts her day in a good mood and the family comes together to cheer up Greg.

Modern Family - "Mother!" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dede drops in unexpectedly, Mitchell and Cam come to a realization about her effect on their lives; Phil, Luke, Alex and Haley all have different bad news to break to Claire and compete about when to do it, the tiny window of time after her monthly spa day when she’s her most relaxed.

Splitting Up Together - "Star of Milo" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Despite Lena and Martin getting along as co-parents, they must determine the best way to orchestrate Milo’s upcoming birthday festivities based on their new system of boundaries. Meanwhile, Martin is pleasantly surprised when Lena shares a birthday invite with an unforeseen guest. Elsewhere, Maya takes matters into her own hands and reveals a surprise guest of her own.


Thursday, September 13

The Big Bang Theory - "The Sibling Realignment" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Sheldon learns that his mother won’t attend his wedding unless he invites his brother, Georgie (Jerry O’Connell), he and Leonard travel to Texas to end a family feud. Also, the Wolowitz kids inadvertently infest Amy, Bernadette, Wolowitz and Koothrappali with pinkeye.

Young Sheldon - "A Dog, A Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks’ new dog terrorizes Sheldon.

The Good Place - "Dance Dance Resolution" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Michael (Ted Danson) continues to work out the kinks in his grand plan. Meanwhile, Eleanor (Kristen Bell) stumbles across a secret.

The Good Place - "The Trolley Problem" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Chidi (William Jackson Harper) and Eleanor (Kristen Bell) tackle a famous ethical dilemma, leading to a conflict with Michael (Ted Danson). Meanwhile, Tahani (Jameela Jamil) harbors a secret and confides in Janet (D'Arcy Carden).

The Good Place - "Janet and Michael" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the Neighborhood experiences a small glitch, Michael (Ted Danson) has to resolve the issue with Janet (D'Arcy Carden) before it gets out of control.

The Good Place - "Rhonda, Diana, Jake, and Trent" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Eleanor (Kristen Bell), Chidi (William Jackson Harper), Tahani (Jameela Jamil), Janet (D'Arcy Carden) and Jason (Manny Jacinto) head to a destination that may have lasting implications.


Friday, September 14

Fresh Off the Boat - "We Need to Talk About Evan" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jessica pushes Evan to win Student of the Month so that she can rub it in her new frenemy’s face, Amy Chestnut (Angela Kinsey). When Evan becomes overwhelmed, he starts seeing the school counselor, much to Jessica’s chagrin. Louis feels like he is in Kenny Rogers’ shadow and needs a way to put his name back on the Cattleman’s Ranch map. Eddie and Emery decide it’s time they learn how to unhook a bra.

Speechless - "ONE A-N-- ANGRY M-- MAYA" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Maya has jury duty, which is like a vacation for her until she learns Taylor’s mom, Melanie (guest star Sarah Chalke returns), is also there. Meanwhile, JJ lies about his disabilities on an online dating site after a few bad dates; and Ray is upset Jimmy and Dylan spend too much together.

The Paynes - "No Sticks or Bricks" (OWN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Curtis reconciles within his household.


Saturday, September 15

none scheduled


Sunday, September 16

Bob's Burgers - "Brunchsquatch" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob's Burgers begins serving brunch to compete with Jimmy Pesto, but it quickly turns to chaos; Tina, Gene, and Louise decide to help Mr. Fischoeder's brother.

The Simpsons - "Singin' in the Lane" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Homer reunites the old bowling team to cheer up Moe; the bowling team must compete with arrogant millionaires; Lisa and Marge try to teach Bart that money isn't everything.

The Simpsons - "Mr. Lisa's Opus" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
As future Lisa writes her college application essay for Harvard, she recalls disappointing birthdays that helped shape her.

Bob's Burgers - "Something Old, Something New, Something Bob Caters for You" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
As Bob wonders about the worth of working in the restaurant business, a couple who fell in love at the restaurant asks the Belchers to cater their wedding; when things don't go as planned, Linda tries to save the day.

Family Guy - "Emmy-Winning Episode" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Peter embarks on a campaign to win an Emmy for Family Guy by making the show more like Emmy-winning shows.

Family Guy - "Follow the Money" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Chris gets a special $1 bill for his birthday and quickly loses it, the dollar gets passed from character to character throughout Quahog.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, January 22

Shifting Gears - "Job" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Riley, desperate for work, reluctantly takes a job at Matt’s shop. Meanwhile, Gabriel and Stitch secretly stray from Matt’s vision on a high-stakes restomod project.

Abbott Elementary - "Strike" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
City buses have stopped running due to a strike, resulting in many students being absent from school. The teachers at Abbott try to find creative solutions and adapt to hybrid learning. Meanwhile, Gregory and O’Shon strike up a friendship.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 20)

Wednesday, January 22

  • Lucy Liu (Joey/Pearl) - Watch Lucy on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
  • Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts/White Famous), Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts/Duncanville/Disjointed/Animal Practice) and Punam Patel (Ghosts/Return of the Mac/Kevin from Work) - Utkarsh, Betsy and Punam are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Morris talks about Watson on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am, on CBS Mornings Plus in the 9am hour, and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) and Nick Kroll (Big Mouth/The League/Cavemen) - Andrew, Nick and Lin-Manuel Miranda are chatting with Drew about their Broadway show All In: Comedy About Love on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. They're also talking to Drew about parenting advice, how they were raised and how comedy brings people together.


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