Sunday, September 22, 2019
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 23, 2019)
For the week of September 23-27, 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!
Monday, September 23
- Elizabeth Banks (Scrubs/30 Rock) - Watch Elizabeth on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand) - Liza visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rob Corddry (The Unicorn/Ballers/The Winner) - Rob stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Lake Bell (Bless This Mess/How to Make It in America) - Lake appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Joel McHale (Community/The Great Indoors), Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite) and Erik Griffin (Workaholics) - Joel, Maria and Erik are panelists on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
- Judith Light (Transparent/Phenom/Who's the Boss?) - Judith drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about the Transparent series finale and The Politician on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
- Billy Gardell (Bob Hearts Abishola/Mike & Molly) and Folake Olowofoyeku (Bob Hearts Abishola) - Billy and Folake chat with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- John Goodman (The Conners/Roseanne/Normal, Ohio) - John is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Amanda Seales (Insecure) - Amanda guest co-hosts The Real, so check your local listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi) - Whoopi will be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Alison Tolman (Emergence) - Alison talks about Emergence on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Lauren Lapkus (Crashing/Clipped) - Lauren talks about Between Two Ferns: The Movie on the BUILD Series at 12:15pm.
- Billy Bob Thornton (Hearts Afire) - Catch Billy Bob on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Allison Tolman (Downward Dog) - Allison appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. She will also be on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi) - Whoopi visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony/Trophy Wife) - Bradley stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Michael Rapaport (Awkward/The War at Home) - Michael is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
- Anna Faris (Mom) - Anna drops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/The Mindy Project) - Anna chats on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Amanda Seales (Insecure) - Amanda guest co-hosts The Real, so check your local listings.
- Lauren Lapkus (Crashing/Clipped) - Lauren talks about Between Two Ferns: The Movie on People Now at 12pm.
- Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother/Friends from College) - Cobie talks about Stumptown on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Kal Penn (Sunnyside/Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Kal talks about Sunnyside on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Hayley Orrantia (The Goldbergs) - Hayley is a guest on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke appears on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- William Jackson Harper (The Good Place) - William talks about The Good Place on the BUILD Series at 3pm.
- Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother/Friends from College) - Watch Cobie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. She will also be on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) - Jameela appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about The Good Place on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Walton Goggins (The Unicorn/Vice Principals) - Walton visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He will also be on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
- Kal Penn (Sunnyside/Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Kal stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He also talks about Sunnyside on People Now at 12pm.
- Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones/Vice Principals) - Edi is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ashley Tisdale (Carol's Second Act/Clipped/The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) - Ashley drops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Taran Killam (Single Parents) - Taran appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Anna Faris (Mom) - Anna is a guest on A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
- Bill Engvall (The Bill Engvall Show) - Bill is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
- Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand) - Liza talks about Liza on Demand on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your listings) and on the BUILD Series at 2:45pm.
- Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken appears on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family) - Rico is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Amanda Seales (Insecure) - Amanda guest co-hosts The Real, so check your local listings.
- Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will talks about Gemini Man on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Lisa Kudrow (Friends/The Comeback/Web Therapy) and Jamie Lee Curtis (Anything But Love) - NBC's Today has Women's Health Today with Lisa and Jamie Lee sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour..
- Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs/Rules of Engagement/Reno 911!) - Wendi is a guest on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Avan Jogia (Victorious) - Avan talks about Mixed Feelings on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony/Trophy Wife) - Bradley talks about Perfect Harmony on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
- Christian Slater (Breaking In) - Catch Christian on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Woody Harrelson (Cheers) - Woody visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Jim stops by A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
- Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) - Jameela is a guest on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm. She also talks about The Good Place on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- Matt Walsh (Veep) - Matt is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
- Al Franken (LateLine) - Al drops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Dylan McDermott (LA to Vegas) - Dylan is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. He also talks about The Politician on the BUILD Series at 11am.
- Patricia Heaton (Carol's Second Act/The Middle/Back to You/Everybody Loves Raymond) - Patricia talks about Carol's Second Act on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your listings), on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am and on People Now at 12pm.
- Beth Behrs (The Neighborhood/2 Broke Girls) - Beth appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat) - Randall stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette visits The Real, so check your local listings.
- Amanda Seales (Insecure) - Amanda guest co-hosts The Real, so check your local listings.
- Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony/Trophy Wife) - Bradley talks about Perfect Harmony on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Kal Penn (Sunnyside/Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Kal talks about Sunnyside on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand) - Liza appears on ABC's GMA 3: Strahan, Sara & Keke at 1pm.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso talks about America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
- Iain Armitage (Young Sheldon) and Annie Potts (Young Sheldon/Love & War/Designing Women) - Iain and Annie are guests on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Gregory Harrison (The Family Man) - Gregory talks about Chesapeake Shores on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Cassidy Freeman (The Righteous Gemstones) - Cassidy talks about The Righteous Gemstones on the BUILD Series at 4pm.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Watch Anthony on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney), Natasha Leggero (Another Period/Dice/Free Agents) and Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Happy Days) - Whitney, Natasha and Henry make special appearances on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Patricia Heaton (Carol's Second Act/The Middle/Back to You/Everybody Loves Raymond) - Patricia stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy appears on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
- Rainn Wilson (The Office) - Rainn is a guest on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
- Brandon Micheal Hall (The Mayor/Search Party) - Brandon visits LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Mario stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Amanda Seales (Insecure) - Amanda guest co-hosts The Real, so check your local listings.
- Reba McEntire (Reba/Malibu Country) - Reba appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Jim talks about American Dreamer on Couch Surfing at 8am.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso talks about America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC's GMA 3: Strahan, Sara & Keke at 1pm.
- Margaret Cho (All-American Girl) - Margaret talks about The Margaret Cho Podcast on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Judith Light (Transparent/Phenom/Who's the Boss?) - Judith talks about Transparent and The Politician on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Seth Green (Dads/Four Kings/Greg the Bunny) - Seth talks about Changeland on Access Live, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, September 22
none scheduled
Monday, September 23
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Re-Rack" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
One year after the Johnsons moved next door to the Butlers, Dave is eager to take on a bigger role in Calvin’s annual Yardecue and prove how much a part of the community he’s become. But Calvin’s reaction makes it clear that, while the relationship between the two families has grown, the friendship between Calvin and Dave still has a way to go.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Pilot" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Bob, a middle-aged compression-sock businessman from Detroit, unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, Abishola, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
In The Cut - "America's Got Skillz, Part 2" (Bounce TV, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Smitty moves on to the next round and turns on Jay and Kenny; Cheryl's girls' night takes a turn after two of the women find out they're dating the same man.
Tuesday, September 24
The Conners - "Preemies, Weed and Infidelity'" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
In the wake of Emilio’s deportation, Jackie steps into the role of a paternal figure and creates a meticulous birth plan for Becky; but as the Conners know, nothing ever goes according to plan. Meanwhile, Darlene is tangled in a complex love triangle with David and Ben, and – like her mother – Harris is caught up in a problem of her own.
Bless This Mess - "459" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Mike and Rio host the big event of college football season: the town’s Huskers kickoff party. But no one in Bucksnort believes they can pull it off. They might be right when Rio loses Portia, the pig that’s been selected for the lucky pig race. Beau and Kay frantically try to hide the fact that they’ve split up, with mixed results.
mixed-ish - "Becoming Bow" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
A young Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s, and the dilemmas they face to acclimate in the suburbs while staying true to themselves. Bow’s parents, Paul and Alicia, decide to move from a hippie commune to the suburbs to better provide for their family. Their experiences illuminate the challenges of finding one’s own identity when the rest of the world can’t decide where you belong.
black-ish - "Pops the Question" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Summer was a season of change for the Johnsons. The twins are headed into eighth grade, and Junior is out on his own managing social media for Migos. Meanwhile, Pops reveals that he is getting married.
Wednesday, September 25
The Goldbergs - "Vacation" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Before Erica and Barry go off to college, Beverly insists the family take a road trip to go on vacation to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. But like the film, things do not go as planned as they travel across the country. Meanwhile, Erica worries more and more about her relationship with Geoff when he teases “we need to talk” and won’t tell her anything until the family returns from their adventure.
Schooled - "Dangerous Minds" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The summer is over. On her first day back, Lainey is excited to be back at William Penn Academy, but Mellor warns her that being a pal to her students is not a good idea. Meanwhile, Principal Glascott introduces the newest science teacher to the faculty, but CB is skeptical of her no-nonsense approach.
Modern Family - "New Kids on the Block" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Haley is determined to follow the advice in her parenting books with the twins, but Phil and Claire think their old methods are better. Meanwhile, Manny is set to direct Jay’s dog bed commercial in the hopes of winning his ex-girlfriend back.
Single Parents - "Summer of Freedom" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The kids are away for the summer, and the gang looks forward to their freedom. But three months later, it looks like summer is a bust with Will doing all the things on the “Angie and Will’s List of Summer Fun” with Tracy Freeze; Angie obsessing over writing the world’s longest email to her ex; and Douglas inexplicably ghosting Poppy on their first date.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Romantic" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Mac concocts a scheme to attract single women to rent Dennis' bedroom while Frank and Charlie make similar plans to draw in young, European coeds, but neither ad attracts their intended target.
Thursday, September 26
Young Sheldon - "Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Dr. Sturgis (Wallace Shawn) experiences a nervous breakdown, Mary worries Sheldon is headed down a similar path. Also, Georgie discovers he has a knack for sales.
The Unicorn - "Pilot" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Walton Goggins stars in a comedy about a tight-knit group of best friends and family who helps Wade (Goggins) embrace his “new
normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife one year ago.
Mom - "Audrey Hepburn and a JalepeƱo Pepper" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
While Bonnie struggles to enjoy her perfect honeymoon with Adam, Christy makes some questionable changes at the bar while they’re away.
Carol's Second Act - "Pilot" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Carol Kenney enthusiastically begins her first day as an internal medicine intern, but has a rocky start when she disregards direct orders from her boss in order to help a patient. Also, Carol meets Dr. Frost, a senior attending physician who may be the ally Carol needs in her second act.
Superstore "Cloud 9.0" - (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Amy tries to help her employees cope with Mateo's ICE detention - and with the introduction of a new robot co-worker that makes them fear they could be replaced.
Perfect Harmony "Pilot" - (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When former Princeton music professor Arthur Cochran unexpectedly stumbles into choir practice at a small-town church, he finds a group of singers that are out of tune in more ways than one. Despite the ultimate clash of sensibilities, Arthur and his newfound cohorts may just be the perfect mix of individuals to help each other reinvent and rediscover a little happiness, just when they all need it most.
The Good Place "A Girl From Arizona" - (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
With Eleanor assuming the role of the architect, the group adapts to the challenges facing them when four test subjects inhabit a new neighborhood under their supervision.
Sunnyside "Pilot" - (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A former New York City Councilman finds his calling when he meets a group of immigrants in search of the American dream.
Friday, September 27
American Housewife - "The Minivan" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
As the Otto family ushers in a new era, Katie and Greg make the emotional decision to sell the family minivan. Meanwhile, Oliver suffers a setback that forces him to rethink how to accomplish his goals.
Fresh Off the Boat - "Help Unwanted" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After Brandi Chastain scores the World Cup-winning goal against China and rips off her jersey to celebrate, Evan gets his first case of “the tingles,” and now Louis and Eddie must team up to give him the talk. Meanwhile, Jessica and Honey are learning what it means to be best friends, and we learn a whole lot more about Marvin’s family.
Raven's Home - "Cali Dreams" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The kids head to LA with the whole family to compete in the finals of a music competition; when their competition doesn't play by the rules, the family comes together.
Just Roll with It - "And Gator Makes Five" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Blair and Owen are forced to share a room when Gator gets in a fight with his mom and moves into the Bennet-Blatt house for a few days, putting the kids on edge.
Saturday, September 28
Henry Danger - "Sister Twister Part 2" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Ray's memories accidentally get erased, Schwoz devises a plan to send Henry deep inside Ray's brain to get them back.
Sunday, September 29
The Simpsons - "D'oh Canada" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Marge must rescue Lisa when she is mistakenly granted political asylum in Canada while on a vacation to Niagara Falls; Homer takes Maggie to a "Daddy and Me" class.
Bob's Burgers - "Long Time Listener, First Time Bob" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Bob meets his personal hero -- a renegade radio DJ who refuses to compromise -- the Belchers get in over their heads while trying to help him stage a comeback.
The Simpsons - "The Winter of Our Monetized Content" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When a video of Bart and Homer fighting goes viral, they begin a journey as social media celebrities; Lisa battles the school's new industrialized detention system.
Bless the Harts - "Hug 'N Bugs" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jenny discovers a secret of Betty's that may help her pay overdue bills; Wayne is hurt when he discovers that Jenny's daughter Violet is featuring her biological father in her comics; Wayne tries to build Violet the tree house of her dreams.
Bob's Burgers - "The Ring (But Not Scary)" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Bob's plan to surprise Linda for their anniversary gets tricky when the kids become involved.
Family Guy - "Yacht Rocky" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When the brewery announces it will be firing one employee, Peter is nervous he will be the one let go; the family departs on a Yacht Rock cruise that doesn't go as expected.
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.
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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