Sunday, January 15, 2023

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of January 16, 2023)

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 January 16-20, 2023, 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, January 16
  • Danny DeVito (Little Demon/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Taxi) and Lucy DeVito (Little Demon) - Watch Danny and Lucy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Aubrey Plaza (Little Demon/Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Kumail is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin will be on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
  • Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Mario appears on E! News at 11:30pm on E!.
  • Nathan Fillion (Two Guys and a Girl) - Nathan talks about ABC's The Rookie and The Rookie: Feds on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Pam Grier (Bless This Mess/Linc's) - Pam will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish/Girlfriends) - Tracee talks about her thirst trap photo, why her text chain with her girlfriends is called Keanu Forever, growing up with Diana Ross as her mom and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jay Pharoah (White Famous/Champaign ILL) - Jay is a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Mayim Bialik (Call Me Kat/The Big Bang Theory/Blossom/Molloy) and Kyla Pratt (Call Me Kat/Let's Stay Together/One on One) - Mayim and Kyla are guests on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings. Kyla will also be on The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl/Modern Men) - Max talks about his children's book on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Morris talks about The Best Man: The Final Chapters on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Tuesday, January 17
  • Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation/A New Kind of Family) - Catch Rob on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Danny DeVito (Little Demon/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Taxi) and Lucy DeVito (Little Demon) - Danny and Lucy are guests on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Jennifer Coolidge (2 Broke Girls/Joey) and Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - E! News has interviews with Jennifer and Anna at 11:30pm on E!.
  • Melissa Rauch (Night Court/The Big Bang Theory/Kath & Kim) - Melissa appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin talks about her new book I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts on NBC's Today some time beween 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Harry Hamlin (Movie Stars) - Harry is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Sam Jay (Bust Down/Pause with Sam Jay) - Sam appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Michael Chiklis (Daddio) - Michael will be on The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Dennis Quaid (Merry Happy Whatever) - Dennis discusses the Grid Down, Power Up documentary on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Wednesday, January 18
  • Chris Perfetti (Abbott Elementary) - Watch Chris on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish/The First Family) - Yara appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • George Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez/Lopez/Saint George/George Lopez) - George is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) - Brian appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Julie Bowen (Modern Family/Ed) - Julie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation/A New Kind of Family) - Rob appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Marcus Scribner (grown-ish/black-ish) - Marcus is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Harry Hamlin (Movie Stars) - Harry talks about his new series Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches, the upcoming star-studded film 80 for Brady, and his wife Lisa Rinna's announcement to leave Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea discusses everything from her rumored return to late night and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • KJ Smith (Family Time) and Devale Ellis (Bigger) - KJ and Devale talk about the hit BET series Tyler Perry’s Sistas on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Thursday, January 19
  • Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie/Malibu Country), Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie), Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time/Happily Divorced/9 to 5) and Sally Field (Gidget/The Flying Nun/The Girl with Something Extra) - Lily, Jane, Rita and Sally talk about the film 80 for Brady on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan will be on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Michael Urie (Shrinking/Partners) - Michael is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Scott Caan (Entourage) - Scott is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Harry Hamlin (Movie Stars) - Harry appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo
  • Emma Roberts (Unfabulous/Scream Queens) - Emma chats about the upcoming film Maybe I Do on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • George Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez/Lopez/Saint George/George Lopez) - George chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle/The Louie Show) - Bryan is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Julie Bowen (Modern Family/Ed) - Julie drops by Tamron Hall to chat about the launch of her new skincare line, which was inspired by being a mom of three boys, so check your local listings.
  • Sam Jay (Bust Down/Pause with Sam Jay) - Sam talks about the film You People on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Friday, January 20
  • Kenya Barris (BlackAF) - Watch Kenya on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tom appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) - Jean is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish/The First Family) - Yara will be on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Sebastian Maniscalco (How to Be a Bookie) - Sebastian appears on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin discusses her new book I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Melissa Rauch (Night Court/The Big Bang Theory/Kath & Kim) - Melissa talks about NBC's Night Court on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie/Malibu Country), Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie), Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time/Happily Divorced/9 to 5) and Sally Field (Gidget/The Flying Nun/The Girl with Something Extra) - Lily, Jane, Rita and Sally talk about the film 80 for Brady on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, January 15

Lopez vs. Lopez - "Lopez vs Ghosts" (NBC, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the Lopez home is disturbed by an evil spirit, the family enlists a curandero who reveals that the ghost of George's grandmother is hell-bent on righting a past wrong and will keep throwing chanclas at his big head until he does it.


Monday, January 16

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Getaway" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin and Tina decide to take the honeymoon they never had to Madrid. Also, Dave and Gemma team up with Malcolm and Marty on a project intended to surprise Calvin upon his return.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "An Afro and a Peugeot" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Bob and Abishola are at odds over whether Dele is ready to get behind the wheel and decide to take matters into their own hands. Also, Christina offers Douglas some work advice only to watch him claim her ideas as his own.


Tuesday, January 17

Night Court - "Pilot" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Judge Abby Stone follows in the footsteps of her late father Harry Stone as she takes over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court; when a public defender is needed, Abby sees potential in former prosecutor Dan Fielding.

Night Court - "The Nighthawks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Abby pushes Dan Fielding to embrace his new role as public defender; Neil gets on board with Abby's quest to improve the courtroom and quickly realizes why trying is for the birds.


Wednesday, January 18

The Conners - "Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Darlene and Ben get into a fight and ignore Becky’s boundaries in the house. Elsewhere, Dan accuses Jackie of losing all of their home videos.

The Goldbergs - "Amadoofus" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Barring mixed emotions from the family, a special someone expresses their infatuation with Beverly. Meanwhile, Dave Kim returns to Jenkintown with some exciting news.

Abbott Elementary - "Fundraiser" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Barbara organizes a candy-selling fundraiser to raise money for a school field trip to the science museum. When sales don’t go as planned, Ava steps in to teach the students new, unconventional selling tactics. Elsewhere, Mr. Johnson and Jacob butt heads about how to take care of a cat found in the janitor’s closet.

Home Economics - "Emergency Preparedness Kit, $129.99" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A natural disaster strikes, trapping the family under one roof and without power. As their electronic battery lives are depleted, the Hayworths are left with nothing to do but examine their own lives on the season three finale.


Thursday, January 19

Young Sheldon - "Passion’s Harvest and a Sheldocracy" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon must choose sides in an ethical dilemma. Also, Mary tries her hand at writing and Mandy needs a new place to live.

Ghosts - "Alberta's Podcast" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sam decides to host a podcast exploring the mystery surrounding Alberta’s death. Also, Hetty develops an unusual relationship with a broken washing machine.

Welcome to Flatch - "The Headless Horseman" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a psychic at Barb's ladies spooky night influences some big changes and sparks some romance, dynamics are forever changed.

Call Me Kat - "Call Me Donor Four-Five-Seven" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Kat decides that she would like to pursue motherhood and her friends jump at the chance to help her find a donor; Max and Carter go check out a new bar.


Friday, January 20

Lopez vs. Lopez - "Lopez vs Van Bryan" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A once-estranged father and daughter navigate dysfunction, reconnection and all the headaches and joy in between as they make up for lost time like only they can -- with the rest of their unique, offbeat family by their side.

Young Rock - "It All Goes Back to Childhood" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Hawaii, 1986: Rocky travels overseas to visit Andre the Giant on the set of "The Princess Bride"; Dewey's sudden growth spurt leads to trouble.

Bunk'd: Learning the Ropes "Wild West Side Story" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Lou, Parker, Noah and Destiny head to Dusty Tush, Wyo., to open up a new camp at a dude ranch that they purchased from The Marshall.


Saturday, January 21

Night Court - "Pilot" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Judge Abby Stone follows in the footsteps of her late father Harry Stone as she takes over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court; when a public defender is needed, Abby sees potential in former prosecutor Dan Fielding.

Night Court - "The Nighthawks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Abby pushes Dan Fielding to embrace his new role as public defender; Neil gets on board with Abby's quest to improve the courtroom and quickly realizes why trying is for the birds.


Sunday, January 22

The Conners - "A Little Weed and a Bad Seed" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Problems arise on Beverly Rose’s first day of kindergarten, and Becky and Darlene have a disagreement that leads to further turmoil. Elsewhere, Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan’s back pain.

Ghosts - "Dumb Deaths" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a television documentary crew comes to Woodstone Mansion to shoot an episode of “Dumb Deaths,” Pete confronts a hard truth about the day he died. Mathew Baynton (“Ghosts” U.K. version) guest stars as an actor portraying Pete and actress and comedian Rose Abdoo plays the documentary producer.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, December 6

Happy's Place - "Ho-Ho Howey" (NBC, 9:15PM ET/PT)
When the tavern's health insurance is threatened to be canceled, Gabby has a plan; she'll persuade her friend Danny to host his company party at Happy's, but the catch is everyone must call Bobbie "Gabby" and Gabby "Bobbie."

Lopez vs Lopez - "Lopez vs Santa" (NBC, 9:45PM ET/PT)
While Mayan tries to track down the perfect Christmas gift for Chance, George has to settle a feud with Santa that stretches back to George's childhood; Quinten tries to shake Rosie out of her holiday blues.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Abishola gives her previous suitor a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's courting his niece.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Ice Cream for Breakfast" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob must gain the confidence to fight for Abishola when she goes on another date with Chukwuemeka; Uncle Tunde finds an unlikely friend in Dottie in the aftermath of his fight with Auntie Olu.

Children Ruin Everything - "Chores" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Astrid and James question the effectiveness of their own parenting when they meet one of Felix's friends with impeccable manners; Astrid and James worry about the types of adults their kids will become.

Children Ruin Everything - "Feelings" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
James, feeling left out when Ennis makes a new friend, inserts himself in Ennis' dodgeball tournament; Astrid struggles to get Viv to control her emotions, especially when frustrations at work make it hard to lead by example.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 2)

Friday, December 6

  • Ralph Macchio (Eight Is Enough) - Watch Ralph on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Ben Stiller (Arrested Development) - Ben is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time/Happily Divorced/9 to 5) - Rita appears on a repeat of 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 a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Hilary Swank (Camp Wilder) - NBC's Today catches up with Hilary in the 10am hour.
  • The Cast of Sex Lives of College Girls - The Sex Lives of College Girls creator Mindy Kaling is joining Drew on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. Then, the case of the show, Pauline Chalamet, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Amrit Kaur, Mia Rodgers and Gracie Lawrence are all chatting about the latest season of the hit show.
  • Ryan Destiny (grown-ish) and Brian Tyree Henry (HouseBroken/Atlanta) - Ryan and Brian talk about their new film The Fire Inside on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Steve Howey (Reba) - Steve talks about NBC's Happy Place on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Krysten Ritter (Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - Krysten discusses her film Sonic 3 on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Melissa Joan Hart (Baby Daddy/Sabrina the Teenage Witch/Clarissa Explains It All) - Melissa is a guest on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.


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