Sunday, May 05, 2019
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 6, 2019)
For the week of May 6-10, 2019, 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, May 5
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Catch Kristin on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Watch Will on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. He also talks about Aladdin on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Laurie Metcalf (The Conners/The McCarthys/The Norm Show/Roseanne) - Laurie is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Keri Russell (Running Wilde) - Keri visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ana Gasteyer (People of Earth/Suburgatory) - Ana stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Sarah Goldberg (Barry) - Sarah drops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Martin Short (Mulaney/The Martin Short Show) - Martin visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Married with Children) and Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Christina and Linda are guests on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta appears on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Julie Bowen (Modern Family) - Julie visits The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Taran Killam and Leighton Meester (Single Parents) - Taran and Leighton are guests on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Nico Santos (Superstore) - Nico talks about Superstore on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on Pickler & Ben, so check your local listings.
- Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) - Reno talks about his movie Bolden on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Jenny Slate (Married/Parks and Recreation/Bob's Burgers) - Jenny is a guest on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- George Clooney (The Facts of Life/ E/R) - Catch George on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He will also be on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy visits The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie) - Baron is a guest on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Kimrie Lewis (Single Parents) - Kimrie appears on Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Ana Gasteyer (People of Earth/Suburgatory) - Ana drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Topher Grace (That '70s Show) - Topher is a guest on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Angela Kinsey (Haters Back Off/Your Family or Mine/The Hotwives of Orlando/The Office) - Angela appears on E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will stops by LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Happy Days) - Henry is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig talks about Riding the Elephant: A Memoir of Altercations, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Watch Rebel on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Maya Rudolph (Up All Night) - Maya is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. She also talks about Netflix's Wine Country on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
- Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle) - Bryan appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Lena Dunham (Girls) - Lena visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Married with Children) - Christina is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Desi Lydic (Awkward) - Desi stops by Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- David Cross (Arrested Development) - David appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Scott Foley (The Goodwin Games/A.U.S.A./Scrubs) - Scott is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy talks about Netflix's Wine Country on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Ana Gasteyer (People of Earth/Suburgatory) - Ana talks about Wine Country on NBC's Today in the 10am hour, on the BUILD Series at 1pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Tina Fey (30 Rock) - Tina talks about Netflix's Wine Country on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig is a guest on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso appears on Steve, so check your local listings.
- Tiffani Thiessen (Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell) - Tiffani is in the kitchen with Rach, and sheĆ¢€™s dishing up short rib enchiladas from her cookbook on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Cobie Smulders (Friends from College/How I Met Your Mother) - Catch Cobie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- The Cast of Veep - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland and Clea DuVall are guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Rebel stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Rhea Perlman (Cheers/Pearl) - Rhea appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about Poms on NBC's Today in the 9am and 10am hours, on the BUILD Series at 1pm and on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Rachael Harris (Surviving Jack/My Boys/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael drops by E!'s Busy Tonight at 11pm.
- Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory/Roseanne) - Johnny appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- George Clooney (The Facts of Life/ E/R) - George is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Christina Milian (Grandfathered) - Christina busts out her dance moves on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Jacki Weaver (Blunt Talk) - Jacki talks about Poms on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Nico Satnos (Superstore) - Nico talks about Superstore on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- Dennis Quaid (Merry Happy Whatever) - Watch Dennis on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- DeWanda Wise (She's Gotta Have It) - DeWanda is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Denise Richards (Blue Mountain State) - Denise appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Rachael Harris (Surviving Jack/My Boys/Notes from the Underbelly) - Rachael visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig speaks about the book Riding the Elephant: A Memoir of Altercaions, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- David Cross (Arrested Development) - David is a guest on Couch Surfing at 8am and on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- Rhea Perlman (Cheers/Pearl) - Rhea is tentatively scheduled to appear on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Peter Krause (Sports Night/Cybill) - Peter talks about 9-1-1 on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
- Desi Lydic (Awkward) - Desi talks about her first one-hour special Desi Lydic: Abroad on the BUILD Series at 4pm.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, May 5
The Simpsons - "Bart's Not Dead" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bart takes a dare and ends up in the hospital; to cover for himself and Homer, Bart lies about meeting Jesus in Heaven; Christian producers offer the Simpsons a movie deal, but Bart struggles with guilt about lying.
Bob's Burgers - "I Bob Your Pardon" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Belchers set out to save a turkey from a trip to the slaughterhouse, but the mission becomes more complicated than they had anticipated.
The Simpsons - "Woo-Hoo Dunnit" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Lisa's college fund goes missing, the documentary crime series "Deadline Springfield" goes in-depth to solve the case.
Bob's Burgers - "P.T.A. It Ain't So" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Linda attempts to become more involved with the P.T.A.; Bob tries to cheer up a hardware store owner after unknowingly making a joke about his pet parrot that recently flew away.
Family Guy - "Girl, Internetted" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Meg suddenly becomes internet famous, she and an excited Peter work together to build her following; Brian and Stewie revel in a new ride while Brian's car gets repaired.
Family Guy - "Married with Cancer" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian meets and falls in love with Jess, who reveals she has cancer; after she receives devastating news regarding her diagnosis, Brian proposes marriage to her.
Monday, May 6
The Big Bang Theory - "The Confirmation Polarization" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Sheldon and Amy’s super asymmetry theory is proven by two physicists, Dr. Pemberton (Sean Astin) and Dr. Campbell (Kal Penn) from Chicago, they’re thrilled, until they try to kick Amy off the Nobel nomination. Also, Bernadette has a big success at work and Penny’s going to be a part of it – whether she wants to or not.
Man with a Plan - "The Intervention(s)" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Adam and Andi see how much Lowell’s new relationship with Andi’s sister, Kelly (Jessica St. Clair), is changing him, they stage an intervention to get him to stop putting up with her bad behavior.
Tuesday, May 7
American Housewife - "Locked in the Basement'" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Much to Katie’s dismay, Anna-Kat becomes best friends with Chloe Brown Mueller’s daughter, Penny. When Katie takes extreme measures to avoid Chloe and keep the girls apart, Anna-Kat and Penny are forced to take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Greg encourages Oliver to be honest with his girlfriend and not hide his passion for ballet.
The Kids Are Alright - "Mike's Award" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Peggy’s competitive side kicks in when she learns that Helen’s husband’s professional accomplishments are getting high recognition, so she decides to get Mike into the limelight. Elsewhere, always seeking glory, Joey acts as Timmy’s manager to make sure he performs his magic act at the Pioneer Day Carnival, while Eddie is determined to prove to Frank that the carnival games aren’t all rigged.
Bless This Mess - "Predators" (ABC, 9:00PM
ET/PT)
Rio is having trouble adjusting to social and cultural differences between New York and Nebraska, resulting in a few awkward encounters. Through their wild chase to catch an unwanted predator that is after their chickens, Mike and Rio soon convince Rudy and Beau to step out of their comfort zones by getting them to express their feelings.
Bless This Mess - "The Return of Short Shorts" (ABC, 9:00PM
ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mike attempts to fit in with the Coffee Boys in order to get rid of his old nickname, “Short Shorts,” by trying to prove to them that he’s a “true farmer.” Meanwhile, Rio finally gets Constance to open up to her, and she discovers that Constance has a liking for Rudy.
The Last O.G. - "Keep Their Heads Ringing (Bonus Content)" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
With bonus content: Tray takes Shahzad to a proper black barber shop for the first time; Shay takes Amira to the beauty shop after discovering a dirty picture on her phone.
Wednesday, May 8
The Goldbergs - "Breakin'" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Adam unintentionally lets it slip that Barry never completed his community service requirement, the brothers join together to throw the greatest breakdancing battle in the history of William Penn. Geoff’s stress levels are at an all-time high, so Erica makes an adult decision and plans for them to follow the Grateful Dead all summer. Finally, it’s the end of an era when the JTP graduates from high school.
Schooled - "Dr. Barry" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After initially trying to sabotage him, CB works with Barry and the JTP to help him win back Lainey’s heart. Meanwhile, Glascott faces removal as principal after a prank damages William Penn Academy.
Modern Family - "A Year of Birthdays" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
As the birth of Haley and Dylan’s twins approaches, we take a look back at how each family member celebrated their birthdays this past year.
Single Parents - "Ketchup" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After learning that Angie’s ex Derek (played by Adam Brody) lives near Space Camp, Will convinces Angie to confront him about leaving her when she was pregnant, which results in a rowdy and awkward encounter between the three of them. Meanwhile, Poppy internally struggles with who she truly has romantic feelings for.
What We Do in the Shadows - "The Trial" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
Thursday, May 9
The Big Bang Theory - "The Maternal Inclusion" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Leonard is pleasantly surprised when Beverly (Christine Baranski) comes to visit and she’s genuinely kind to him, until he finds out the real reason she’s there. Also, Denise and Stuart overstay their welcome at the Wolowitz house.
Young Sheldon - "A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The Coopers help Pastor Jeff (Matt Hobby) through a rough patch in his marriage. Also, Sheldon pressures church members for donations when Mary takes him to work for a day.
Mom - "Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Christy has trouble enjoying her sober birthday when she learns her sponsor, Nora (Yvette Nicole Brown), is moving away. Also, an argument leads Bonnie and Adam to make a hasty decision.
Life in Pieces - "Sonogram Frog Rub Family" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After Tim has a heart attack, he becomes super clingy and annoys the entire family. Also, Greg and Jen make a pact to keep their baby’s gender a secret; Sophia’s new pet frog turns out to be a dangerous species; and Matt and Colleen receive news about their impending adoption.
Superstore - "Scanners" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Dina (Lauren Ash) agrees to play the bad guy when corporate forces Amy (America Ferrera) to cut everyone’s hours. Meanwhile, Jonah (Ben Feldman) and the other employees play an elaborate game of laser tag with the store’s new scanners, and Mateo (Nico Santos) makes a startling discovery about Marcus (guest star Jon Barinholtz).
Superstore - "#Cloud9Fail" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a photo of a mess at store 1217 goes viral, Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) try to use it to their advantage, while Dina (Lauren Ash) starts hunting for the anonymous tweeter. And with money tight now that their hours have been cut back, Mateo (Nico Santos), Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom), Garrett (Colton Dunn), and Glenn (Mark McKinney) sell their personal items in the store.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Cinco de Mayo" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
In order to distract Terry from the stress of his upcoming lieutenant’s exam, Jake, Holt and the squad decide to hold the annual Halloween Heist on a new date, Cinco de Mayo.
Abby's - "Soda Gun" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Abby and Bill hire a professional repairman to the fix the broken soda gun that Fred installed, they’re surprised by the repercussions. James takes a stab at the emergency plan for the bar.
Better Things - "Get Lit" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Sam chaperones and Frankie slams.
Friday, May 10
Last Man Standing - "A Moving Finale" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mandy and Kyle are hesitant to move out of the Baxter household and into their own place.
The Cool Kids - "The Friend-aversary" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Hank, Charlie and Sid prepare their friend-iversary party and don't include Margaret.
Saturday, May 11
Game Shakers - "Breaking Bad News" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Game Shakers have to figure out how to break the news to Dub that they broke his expensive new television.
Cousins for Life - "Service for the Service" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
With the help of Doggsie's, the family works together to raise money to send care packages to military personnel overseas; when they are left to run the restaurant alone, they find themselves in over their heads.
Sunday, May 12
The Simpsons - "Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Homer's work cuts children's health care benefits, Marge turns to buying healing crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart's ADD; Bart begins to succeed in school, prompting Marge to open her own crystals empire and sell to mothers at school.
Bob's Burgers - "Yes Without My Zeke" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Zeke gets into trouble, the Belcher kids and Jimmy Jr. try to prevent him from being sent to a disciplinary school; Tina tries to thwart their mission, so she can have Jimmy Jr. to herself; Randy rents out Bob's Burgers to shoot a film.
Family Guy - "Adam West High" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Brian's proposition to rename Quahog's high school "Adam West High," to honor the late Mayor West, is successful, he feels encouraged to run for office as Quahog's new mayor; the race takes a turn when Quagmire campaigns against Brian.
Family Guy - "Dead Dog Walking" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Brian's marriage to Jess is not what he envisioned; at Peter's suggestion, Brian lets himself go, causing Jess to make a surprising decision.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, November 21
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "The 6:10 to Lubbock" (CBS, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie and Mandy get fed up staying with her parents and reconsider their living situation after a fight with Mandy’s mom, Audrey.
Ghosts - "Man of Your Dreams" (CBS, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sam learns that one of the ghosts’ powers is to enter the dreams of the livings and influence their decisions. Also, two of the ghosts think they’ve learned the secret to moving on.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 18)
Thursday, November 21
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Catch Jim on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time/Happily Divorced/9 to 5) - Rita appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Justine Lupe (Nobody Wants This/Cristela), Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This/GLOW) and Timothy Simons (HouseBroken/Veep) - Justine, Jackie and Timothy are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
- Maura Tierney (NewsRadio/The Van Dyke Show) - Maura is in the studio to discuss the neww season of Law and Order on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
- Paul Reiser (Mad About You/Red Oaks/Married/My Two Dads) - Paul is telling Drew about his huge return to comedy after thirty years with his standup special, Life, Death and Rice Pudding, and his new movie The Gutter on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- John O'Hurley (Seinfeld/Over the Top/The Mullets) - John will be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.
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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
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