Sunday, October 28, 2018
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of October 29, 2018)
For the week of October 29-November 2, 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!
Sunday, October 28
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error: Lady, Killer/Kristin) - Catch Kristin on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy is a guest on E!'s Busy Tonight at 10pm.
- Bill Burr (F Is for Family/Townies) - Watch Bill on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Rami Malek (The War at Home) - Rami appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. He also talks about Bohemian Rhapsody on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Amanda Peet (Brockmire/Togetherness/Bent) - Amanda is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jenna Fishcher (Splitting Up Together/The Office) - Jenna visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - Vanessa stops by E!'s Busy Tonight at 10pm.
- David Spade (Rules of Engagement/8 Simple Rules/Just Shoot Me!) - David appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Beth Behrs (The Neighborhood/2 Broke Girls) - Beth drops by Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show/Here and Now/Malcolm and Eddie/Listen Up!/Reed Between the Lines) - Malcolm-Jamal dishes on his role in The Resident and what his family is planning for Halloween on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Geoffrey Owens (The Cosby Show) - Geoffrey will be on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
- Tika Sumpter (The Game) - Tika talks about Nobody's Fool on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on the BUILD Series at 4pm.
- Cedric Yarbrough (Speechless/Reno 911!) - Cedric is a guest on ABC's GMA Day at 1pm.
- Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Behind the laughter and fame was a life filled with hardships – from a mentally ill mother to living in foster care to alleged marital abuse – Tiffany reveals how she overcame it all and reached Hollywood stardom on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Juan Pablo Di Pace (Fuller House) - Juan appears on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Constance Wu (Fresh Off the Boat) - Constance talks about Fresh Off the Boat on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement) - Oliver is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Abbi Jacobson (Broad City) - Catch Abbi on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. She will also be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce/Sex and the City/Square Pegs) - Sarah visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Chris Gethard (Broad City) - Chris stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Amanda Peet (Brockmire/Togetherness/Bent) - Amanda is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about The Romanoffs on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen drops by E!'s Busy Tonight at 10pm.
- Tika Sumpter (The Game) - Tika appears on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Scott Bakula (Murphy Brown/Eisenhower and Lutz/Gung Ho) - Scott is a guest on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother) - Jason talks about his book OtherEarth on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Ari Graynor (I'm Dying Up Here/Bad Teacher) - Ari talks about The Front Runner on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
- Mary McCormack (The Kids Are Alright/Welcome to the Family) - Mary is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- John Stamos (Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House) - Watch John on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Adam DeVine (Workaholics/Modern Family) - Adam stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Tika Sumpter (The Game) - Tika is a guest on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Megan Mullally (Will & Grace/Breaking In) - Megan visits E!'s Busy Tonight at 10pm.
- Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith), Faith Ford (Murphy Brown/Hope & Faith) and Busy Philipps (Vice Principals/Cougar Town) - Mark, Faith and Busy are featured on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan Best Halloween Show Ever, so check your local listings.
- Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Rebel is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric appears on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Carla Gugino (Spin City) - Carla talks about The Haunting at Hill House on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am. She is tentatively scheduled to appear on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie dishes on the hottest food trends and dishes up the coolest recipes on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Arsenio Hall (Arsenio) - Arsenio guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Cole Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody/The Suite Life on Deck) - Catch Cole on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Rami Malek (The War at Home) - Rami appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. He will also be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about Nobody's Fool on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother) - Jason chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Ron Howard (Happy Days/The Andy Griffith Show/Arrested Development) - Ron stops by Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Michael Chiklis (Daddio) - Michael talks about 1985 on People Now at 12pm.
- Katy Mixon (American Housewife/Mike & Molly) - Katy appears on ABC's GMA Day at 1pm.
- Juan Pablo Di Pace (Fuller House) - Juan is a guest on E!'s Daily Pop at 12pm.
- Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement) - Watch Oliver on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Billy Eichner (Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Billy is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project) - Ike appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Allison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Allison is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College/Playing House/Gary Unmarried) - Keegan-Michael appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Rami Malek (The War at Home) - Rami chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce/Sex and the City/Square Pegs) - Sarah is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9m and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Sean Hayes (Will & Grace/The Millers/Sean Saves the World) - Sean stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Finesse Mitchell (A.N.T. Farm) - Finesse visits The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show/Here and Now/Malcolm and Eddie/Listen Up!/Reed Between the Lines) - Malcolm-Jamal talks about The Resident on Couch Surfing at 8am.
- Jake Borelli (The Thundermans) - Jake is a guest on E!'s Daily Pop at 12pm.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, October 28
none scheduled
Monday, October 29
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Game Night" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Unexpected revelations are in the cards during the Johnsons’ first game night together with the Butlers, when Gemma is prompted to rectify a past wrong and Malcolm makes a play for a fresh start with his father, Calvin.
Happy Together - "Like Father, Like Son" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Jake’s father, Mike (Damon Wayans), visits, they are excited to spend quality father-son time together. Also, Jake and Claire awkwardly attempt to keep their romance alive while she is traveling on business.
Tuesday, October 30
The Conners - "There Won't Be Blood'" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
It’s Halloween, the favorite time of year for the Conners, but an email from the school banning certain costumes, including Mark’s, sets off an argument between Dan and Darlene. Jackie introduces someone new to the family at the Halloween party and insists that Dan vet him, only to immediately wish that she hadn’t.
The Kids Are Alright - "Microwave (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After Mike proudly introduces a new microwave to the Cleary household, Peggy immediately rejects it as she feels like it’s intruding into her domain. Fed up with Mike’s experimenting and nudging, Peggy secretly sabotages his happiness. Meanwhile, eager to see “everything” exposed for the first time, Joey and Timmy go to extreme lengths to see Barbara Eden’s wardrobe malfunction on a Bob Hope TV special. Elsewhere, Lawrence attempts to apply lessons from a psych class at school to psychoanalyze Mike and Peggy, only to realize he needs to look deeply at himself.
black-ish - "Scarred for Life" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The twins opt out of the family Halloween costume for fear it will hurt their social status in middle school. Dre and Bow take it upon themselves to protect them from bullies by putting together the best haunted house and invite the whole seventh grade. Meanwhile, Junior starts spending time with a girl from Ruby’s choir and Ruby doesn’t know how to feel about it.
Splitting Up Together - "We Need to Talk About Karen" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Lena decides to call Martin’s bluff on selling the house but is surprised when he actually begins making necessary repairs to get the house ready to be sold. The realtor, Jeannie (guest star Angela Kinsey) sends over Vlad (guest star Costa Ronin), a contractor, to deal with the structural issues she discovered in the house. Meanwhile, upset that Mae is not enjoying her sophomore year of high school, Lena invites Emma-Rebecca (guest star Milly Shapiro, “Hereditary”), Mae’s friend from camp, to visit; yet she seemingly brings a trail of bizarre and supernatural events along with her. Elsewhere, Maya finally tells Frank she is pregnant and is surprised by his reaction.
The Guest Book - "Counting Problems" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Adam has cured himself of his counting compulsion and rents the beach house for a getaway with his family to show them how much he's improved; when his family cancels and he's left to his own devices, he tries to befriend another family on vacation.
Wednesday, October 31
The Goldbergs - "Fiddler" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Murray becomes an overzealous stage parent when he learns Adam has no interest in the school production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Meanwhile, Beverly can’t seem to keep from interfering with Erica’s latest career plan.
American Housewife - "Body Image" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After the previous “fattest housewife” in Westport gets plastic surgery to lose weight, Chloe Brown Mueller rubs it in Katie’s face that Katie has now assumed that title. In order to get revenge on Chloe, Katie goes through great lengths to dig up bad photos of Chloe from high school. In discussing body image with the kids, Katie and her mother, Kathryn, turn out to be bad influences on Anna-Kat and Taylor, unintentionally encouraging them to focus too much on the outward appearance. Over time, Katie realizes how judgmental she has become and that she is part of the problem.
Modern Family - "On the Same Paige" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Phil learns that his real estate class will be cancelled if any additional students drop it. So, he turns on his powers of charm and flattery to keep one particular student, Paige, from leaving while Luke asks her out by inviting her over to dinner. Meanwhile, Jay may unknowingly be flirting with the mother of Joe’s classmate and tries to set boundaries.
Single Parents - "Lettuce" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Will hits it off with Angie and Graham’s pediatrician, Dr. Dewan (Hannah Simone), but Angie worries he’ll ruin Graham’s chances of getting on the Mist List for the flu vaccine. Miggy tries to help Will navigate how to handle his situation with Dr. Dewan by giving dating advice. Meanwhile, Douglas gets sick, and while delirious with a fever, he accidentally reveals to Rory that he likes Poppy.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Wins the Big Game" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
In the most important weekend of their lives, Frank treats the gang and a crew of their ragtag hangers-on with tickets to see the Eagles in the Super Bowl.
Thursday, November 1
The Big Bang Theory - "The Grant Allocation Derivation" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Leonard is caught between a rock and a hard place when he’s responsible for distributing extra grant money. Also, Bernadette turns the backyard playhouse into a hideaway from her husband and kids.
Young Sheldon - "Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon" (CBS, 8:30PM
ET/PT)
Sheldon gets into trouble with fellow child genius Paige (Mckenna Grace) at the science museum. Also, George Sr. is forced to play therapist to Paige’s bickering parents, and Mary, Georgie and Missy help Meemaw with a garage sale.
Mom - "Cottage Cheese and a Weird Buzz" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Christy and Jill clash over a gambling debt, and Bonnie’s new hobby troubles Adam.
Murphy Brown - "Results May Vary" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The “Murphy in the Morning” team gears up for their live all-day coverage of the mid-term elections, competing against Avery, who is reporting with John Haggerty (Peter Gallagher), the Wolf Network’s conservative superstar. Also, Pat is horrified when Miles forces him to wear a conservative suit after assigning him to analyze numbers and trends on-air throughout the day.
Superstore - "Delivery Day" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Amy (America Ferrera) and Dina (Lauren Ash) are both in labor! But while Glenn’s (Mark McKinney) manager status gets Dina the royal treatment at the fancy hospital, Amy and Jonah (Ben Feldman) have a far different experience at a nearby (and cheaper) clinic. At Cloud 9, Garrett (Colton Dunn) struggles to express his best wishes for the new parents.
The Good Place - "A Fractured Inheritance" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.
Will & Grace - "Grace's Secret" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Grace (Debra Messing) joins her father (guest star Robert Klein) on a road trip, a secret from her past is finally revealed, causing father and daughter to address something that will change their relationship forever. Meanwhile, Will (Eric McCormack), Karen (Megan Mullally), and Jack (Sean Hayes) celebrate Jack's engagement at a gay bar run by legendary drag queen Miss Coco Peru (Clinton Leupp). When it's revealed that Jack has chosen both of them to be his best man, Will and Karen have a lip-sync monologue throwdown to determine who truly deserves the coveted title.
I Feel Bad - "I'm Not Sentimental" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
As their wedding anniversary approaches, David accuses Emet of being unsentimental, and she scrambles to prove him wrong. Lily and Louie write a play based on Emet's old diaries.
Friday, November 2
Fresh Off the Boat - "Driver's Eddie" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Louis makes it his mission to teach Eddie how to be a good driver after a police officer makes an inappropriate Asian driver stereotype comment. Meanwhile, Evan is jealous when he discovers that Grandma has only been inviting Emery to hang out with her at her new garage apartment.
Speechless - "N-E-- NEW JJ" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Seeking a new outlet for her superpowers as JJ prepares for college, Maya sets her sights on a receptive Ray. JJ gets involved in a (too) high stakes poker game, while Dylan discovers what really happens after her bedtime.
Last Man Standing - "One Flew Into the Empty Nest" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mike is forced to put in some extra effort to impress the father of a foreign exchange student whom Vanessa wants to take in for board; Kristen and Ryan attempt to maintain their composure when Boyd decides to invite a girl over.
The Cool Kids - "The Cool Kids Rig an Election" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A competition ensues between Charlie and Sid to overthrow "Gorgeous George" from his position as activities coordinator in an upcoming election, but while Hank supports Charlie and Margaret supports Sid, the friendly opposition gets dirty.
Coop & Cami Ask the World - "Would You Wrather Have Potato Pants?" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Charlotte enlists the help of Coop and Cami in an effort to become a member of the school's popular a cappella group, The Glamtronics.
The Paynes - "A Payneful Proposition" (OWN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The Paynes run out of ideas to save the laundromat, but Terrance comes up with a solution that could help everyone.
Saturday, November 3
Henry Danger - "Henry's Birthday" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
While trying to celebrate his birthday, Henry keeps getting interrupted by crimes going on in Swellview.
Knight Squad - "Little Knight Lies" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Worried that her royal duties are taking her away from Prudy, Ciara arranges for Prudy to become friends with the princess; when Prudy starts spending too much time with the princess, Ciara becomes jealous of her alter ego.
Sunday, November 4
The Simpsons - "Baby You Can't Drive My Car" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A self-driving car company sets up in Springfield and lures all of the power plant employees to join its fun work environment.
Bob's Burgers - "Live and Let Fly" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The kids seek revenge on their school guidance counselor; they get entangled in sibling rivalry between two pilots; Linda and Bob put their game faces on when Teddy invites them to a paper airplane contest.
Family Guy - "Regarding Carter" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Lois receives a surprising birthday present from her father, which leads to an unfortunate accident that leaves him dependent on Lois and the Griffins' care.
Rel - "Windy City Politics" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Nat lands a job and gets the second chance he's been hoping for since his time in prison; his excitement comes to a halt when his superior acts inappropriately around him; without hesitation, Rel and Brittany try to come to his rescue.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Friday, November 22
Happy's Place - "Happy's House" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bobbie agrees to take Isabella to Happy's house in search of a connection to their late father, leading Bobbie to worry about what they may find; Gabby hopes to strike it rich by searching through Happy's penny collection looking for a rarity.
Lopez vs Lopez - "Lopez vs Orlando" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Rosie's spoiled nephew Orlando visits, Mayan sets out to expose Rosie's cultural gender bias; George wants to teach Chance the value of hard work, but, instead, helps him create a toxic work environment.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Whacking the Mole" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Ralph Lauren and Fish" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers; Dottie has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Useless Potheads" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Wiz-Taken Identity" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Billie struggles with a spell, Roman says he could do it if he was a wizard: to prove him wrong, Billie uses a Power Glass to transfer her powers to Roman.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "
Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Justin embraces mortality to live with his family; his new challenge arises when Alex introduces Billie, a wizard-in-training, seeking Justin's mentorship.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 18)
Friday, November 22
- Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Watch Kerry on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jimmy O. Yang (Interior Chinatown/Space Force/Silicon Valley) - Jimmy is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ariana Grande (Sam & Cat/Victorious) - Ariana appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Andy Richter (Andy Barker, P.I./Quintuplets/Andy Richter Controls the Universe), Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) and Aparna Nancherla (Lopez vs Lopez/Search Party/Corporate) - Andy, Thomas and Aparna are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke talks about her new book Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - Drew is joined by the hilarious Andrew to celebrate all things Thanksgiving on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Rosie Perez (Human Resources/Search Party) - Rosie tells Sherri about her new Apple TV+ psychological thriller Before on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace will be on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:15am.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
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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