Sunday, May 03, 2020
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 4, 2020)
For the week of May 4-8, 2020, 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 3
- Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Catch Billy on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
- Rosie O'Donnell (Gimme a Break!) - Rosie appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
- Ashton Kutcher (The Ranch/Two and a Half Men/That '70s Show) and Mila Kunis (Family Guy/That '70s Show) - Watch Ashton and Mila on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Allison Janney (Mom/Mr. Sunshine) - Allison will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Thomas Sadoski (Life in Pieces) - Thomas appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Julie Andrews (Julie) - Julie and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton are guests on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Denis Leary (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Rachael salutes her friend, Denis , and his Leary Firefighters Foundation on International Firefighters’ Day on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Brandy (Zoe Ever After/The Game/Moesha/Thea) - Brandy talks about Baby Mama on People Now at 1pm.
- Lecy Goranson (The Conners/Roseanne) - Lecy talks about the season finale of The Conners on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!/Carol's Second Act/Speechless) - Cedric talks about the return of Reno 911! on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl/Modern Men) - Max talks about The Neighborhood on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT and on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Vanessa Lachey (Dads) - Vanessa and Nick talk about Netflix's Love Is Blind on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Dylan McDermott (LA to Vegas) - Dylan talks about Netflix's Hollywood on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) - Reno talks about his movie Bolden on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld) - Watch Jerry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) - Ryan appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Nathan Lane (Encore! Encore!/Charlie Lawrence/Modern Family) - Nathan is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Lauren Lapkus (Crashing/Clipped/Are You There, Chelsea?) - Lauren appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Hank Azaria (The Simpsons/Brockmire/Free Agents/Imagine That) - Hank is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Married with Children) - Christina is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me) - Linda will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College/Playing House/Gary Unmarried) - Keegan-Michael appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany is a guest on People Now at 1pm.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso appears on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Marlo Thomas (That Girl) - Marlo and her husband Phil Donahue talk about What Makes a Marriage Last on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Watch Henry on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Married with Children) - Christina is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Finesse Mitchell (Outmatched/A.N.T. Farm) - Finesse appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristne is a guest on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Wendi McClendon-Covey (The Goldbergs/Rules of Engagement/Reno 911!) - Wendi talks about Reno 911! on Quibi on People Now at 1pm.
- Courteney Cox (Cougar Town/Friends/Family Ties) - Catch Courteney on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. She also appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Queen Latifah (Living Single) - Queen Latifah appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Christine Baranski (Happy Family/Welcome to New York/Cybill) - Christine will be on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Laura Linney (The Big C) - Laura appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Lizzy Caplan (Party Down/The Class) - Lizzy is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 11:15pm on Bravo.
- Ashton Kutcher (The Ranch/Two and a Half Men/That '70s Show) and Mila Kunis (Family Guy/That '70s Show) - Ashton and Mila talk about how they're helping with relief efforts, and the launch of Quarantine Wine on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Katy Mixon (American Housewife/Mike & Molly) - Katy is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/30 Rock) - Jane appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers) - Daniel is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show (check your local listings) and on People Now at 1pm.
- Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie appears on People Now at 1pm.
- Robby Benson (Tough Cookies) - Robby talks about Hallmark Channel's A Feeling of Home on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole is a guest on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Dylan McDermott (LA to Vegas) - Dylan chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. He also talks about Netflix's Holywood on People Now at 1pm.
- Juliette Lewis - Juliette appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Marlo Thomas (That Girl) - Marlo and her husband Phil Donahue share secrets to happier marriages and a happier life on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek/Greg the Bunny/Hiller and Diller) and Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother/Free Spirit) - Eugene and Alyson are guests on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Nathan Lane (Encore! Encore!/Charlie Lawrence/Modern Family) - Nathan appears on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Bob Saget (Fuller House/How I Met Your Mother/Surviving Suburbia/Full House) - Bob is a guest on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Aidy Bryant (Shrill) - Aidy appears on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Tommy Davidson (Between Brothers) - Tommy talks about Living in Color: What's Funny About Me on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
- Fran Drescher (Indebted/Happily Divorced/The Nanny) - Fran talks about Indebted on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, May 3
Man with a Plan - "Cabin Fever" (CBS, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Adam accidentally invites Andi on the annual guys’ trip, he tries to un-invite her, which only makes matters worse.
The Simpsons - "Hail to the Teeth" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Homer and Marge attend Artie Ziff's wedding and become quite uncomfortable when they realize that his bride-to-be is a clone of Marge; Lisa grapples with the misogynistic implications of the popularity she receives after getting her new braces.
Bob's Burgers - "Flat-Top O' the Morning to Ya" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob and the kids help a down-on-his-luck restaurant owner; Linda and Teddy get carried away with St. Patrick's Day festivities.
The Simpsons - "Warrin' Priests Part 2" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
In Michigan, Reverend Lovejoy uncovers the reason why Bode left and came to Springfield; when the congregation learns of his crime, they must decide whether to banish their new priest.
Duncanville - "Free Range Children" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jack and Annie realize their children are too dependent to even be left alone and decide to give them more responsibility; tasked with a simple grocery store trip, Duncan and Kimberly somehow wind up in Mexico.
Bob's Burgers - "Poops!... I Didn't Do It Again" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Louise must face her fear of public pooping when her class goes on an overnight trip to the aquarium; Linda enlists the family to make a video for her parents' anniversary.
Family Guy - "Better Off Meg" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Meg is erroneously reported to have died in a car crash, she goes along with the story to start a new life elsewhere; the Griffins experience a life without Meg.
Monday, May 4
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Speed Bump" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A near-accident awakens Dave’s sense of civic duty, prompting him to team up with Calvin to try to improve the safety of their community. Also, a trip to the county fair turns into a nerve-wracking adventure for Malcolm, Marty and Grover.
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Campaign" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Dave makes a run for city council, working hard to earn Calvin’s support, only to have a controversial photo threaten to derail his entire campaign. Wayne Brady guest stars as longtime incumbent Isaiah Evans.
Tuesday, May 5
The Conners - "Bridge Over Troubled Conners" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Darlene and Ben go apartment hunting as they take on the next step in building their life together. Jackie and Becky take Beverly Rose on a road trip to Mexico to meet her father for the first time while Dan reluctantly shares his financial troubles with Louise as he struggles with the pending foreclosure of the house.
Bless This Mess - "Tornado Season: Part Two" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a tornado touches down in Bucksnort, everyone’s concerns about their current situations are heightened. Mike and Beau are still at odds about their egg businesses and who will earn Dolores’ restaurant contract; and a mix-up with pregnancy tests leads Rio, Kay and Jacob’s girlfriend, Janine, to each think they might be pregnant.
mixed-ish - "You Got It All" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
In the season finale of “mixed-ish,” Alicia and Paul are both offered jobs to work on Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign, but Alicia’s law firm makes her an enticing offer to stay. Rainbow struggles to define her racial identity as “mixed” when she’s given a form to answer “black” or “white”.
black-ish - "Love, Boat" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Dre can’t come to terms with his new reality when he discovers something shocking about Pops and Ruby. Junior feels the pressure to find love and tries to rekindle a past romance with a grand gesture.
One Day at a Time - "Checking Boxes" (Pop, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a census taker comes to their home, the Alvarez family thinks on their relationships and what else the future may or may not, have in store.
The Last O.G. - "Family Feud" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
On Thanksgiving, Tray cooks up beef with his longtime rival and cousin, Fred; Amira and Shahzad get to know the good, bad and ugly sides of their family.
Wednesday, May 6
The Goldbergs - "The Fake-Up" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Adam and Brea’s relationship is going well until Beverly’s over-involvement causes them to fake a breakup. Meanwhile, Lainey is back in Jenkintown which throws Barry for a loop regarding his blossoming relationship with Ren.
Single Parents - "Look, This Is Obviously a Sexy Situation" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Angie attempts to help Poppy through her situation with Douglas, only to be confronted by the fact that she might have feelings for Derek again. Meanwhile, Will distracts himself from thinking about Angie by smothering Douglas with a little too much love and support, causing him to look for comfort in the last place he expected to find it.
American Housewife - "Vacation!" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Anna-Kat’s big win with The Wildflower Girls, the Ottos head to California for an all-expenses paid family vacation. But when her birthday coincides with their trip, Katie is determined to have a relaxing kid-free day, one where she and Greg are free to do whatever they want. Meanwhile, Taylor loses all her money on Hollywood Boulevard and Anna-Kat is forced into busking to get them out of trouble; and after crashing their trip, Cooper (Logan Pepper) surprises Katie by making her birthday wish come true.
Single Parents - "A Night of Delicate Frenching" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
With Graham and Sophie away at Lance Bass Space Camp, Angie decides to spend the summer in Barstow with Derek, leaving Will plotting a way to stop her. Meanwhile, Rory and the twins attempt to make Poppy and Douglas jealous with the goal of getting them back together.
What We Do in the Shadows - "Colin's Promotion" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Colin Robinson gets promoted at work, and his new power threatens the balance of power in the vampire house.
In The Cut - "Guess Who's Trending" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Jay hires a temporary barber who becomes a big hit with customers; Mabel's new sandwich draws massive crowds and her supply can't keep up with the demand.
Thursday, May 7
Young Sheldon - "Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon is forced to take a break from science when his new obsession with “The Lord of the Rings” leads to an unhealthy habit. Also, Missy asks George Sr. to teach her how to play catch.
Man with a Plan - "Adam's Not Sorry" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Adam and Don disagree about a new house to flip for their construction business, their bickering reveals bigger issues in their relationship. Also, Andi goes to great lengths to throw the perfect birthday party for Bev. Merrin Dungey returns as Dr. Felicia, Adam and Andi’s therapist.
Mom - "Tuna Florentine and a Clean Handoff" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Christy and the ladies rally around Tammy when she has trouble adjusting to early release from parole. Also, Bonnie is disappointed when her perfect birthday gift for Adam gets a lukewarm response.
Broke - "Losing My Religion" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Jackie gets into an argument with Javier when she discovers he’s been taking Sammy to church on Sundays. Also, when Elizabeth attends Luis’ spin class, he gets jealous when she garners the attention of the instructor.
Friday, May 8
none scheduled
Saturday, May 9
Danger Force - "Quaran-kini" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The team stays at home and tries to set a good example when Swellview is quarantined from a way-too-natural gas leak from the nearby Bhutt Factory; Captain Man gets restless and becomes determined to find out who exactly is "behind" the leak.
Sunday, May 10
The Simpsons - "Highway to Well" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Maggie goes to preschool, Marge decides to get a job to pass the time and ends up working at an upscale weed dispensary; Homer decides to open his own dispensary that mimics a sketchy drug deal, putting their two businesses at odds.
Bob's Burgers - "Motor, She Boat" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina and Bob participate in the Thundergirls father-daughter cardboard boat race; Tina tries to hide her feelings about Bob's terrible boat-building skills; Linda drags Louise and Gene to a fire station open house and overstays her welcome.
The Simpsons - "The Hateful Eight-Year Olds" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Lisa makes a new friend who loves horses, but then becomes part of a circle of snooty young rich girls; Homer takes Marge on a romantic cruise.
Duncanville - "Wolf Mother" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Annie feels underappreciated on Mother's Day and adopts Duncan's friend, who seems to care more about her than her own kids; Jack tries to make amends by finding a rare flower for Annie.
Bob's Burgers - "Local She-ro" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
While trying to show Tina what's great about their town, Linda ends up on the trail of a legendary local singer; Teddy turns to Bob for help in arguing with a sports radio host.
Family Guy - "Holly Bibble" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Cooped up in a hotel room due to a big storm, the Griffins pass the time by reimagining three stories from the Bible.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, October 30
Abbott Elementary - "Costume Contest" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary! Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couple’s costume, but it fails to translate. Meanwhile, Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about hygiene and her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Saved by the Spell" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
On her first day of school, Billie uses magic to impress Roman's best friend; when a jealous Roman steals Billie's wand, he falls into the grasp of a wizard-hunting phantomus.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Something Wizard This Way Comes" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
On Halloween, Billie tells Roman about Pumpkin Belly, a ghoul who eats anyone whose house isn't spookily decorated; Justin, Milo and Giada defend the home from pranksters.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 28)
Wednesday, October 30
- Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Watch Sheryl on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Salma Hayek Pinault (The Sinbad Show) - Salma appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Kieran Culkin (Solar Opposites/Go Fish) - Kieran is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tom stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Emily Osment (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon/Young & Hungry/Hannah Montana), Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) and Vinny Thomas (Platonic) - Emily, Tien and Vinny are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback/Indebted/Making History/The Mindy Project/Happy Endings) - Adam appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
- Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri talks about The Diplomat on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty talks about improvising scenes on the hit show The Bear and how he started his career in restaurants on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna is chatting with Drew about directing her first film Woman of the Hour, the crazy serial killer case the movie is based on, finding boundaries in her life, turning 40 and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) - Mayan discusses her sitcom Lopez vs Lopez on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Blair Underwood (Fatherhood/The New Adventures of Old Christine) - Blair is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
- Marissa Jaret Winokur (What We Do in the Shadows/Retired at 35/Stacked) - Marissa appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
- Melissa Peterman (Happy's Place/Young Sheldon/Baby Daddy/Working Class/Reba) - Melissa talks about NBC's Happy's Place on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
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 Ultra HD)
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)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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