Sunday, August 13, 2023

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of August 14, 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 August 14-18, 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!


Sunday, August 13
  • Michael Rapaport (Only Murders in the Building/Atypical/The War at Home) - Catch Michael on Watch What Happens: Live at 10:30pm on Bravo.
Monday, August 14
  • Mike Epps (The Upshaws/Uncle Buck/Survivor's Remorse) - Watch Mike on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Alan Cumming (Schmigadoon!/God, the Devil and Bob) - Alan is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Bobby Moynihan (Mr. Mayor/Me, Myself & I) - Bobby appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement/My Guide to Becoming a Rockstar) - Oliver and his sister Kate are guests on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • The Jonas Brothers (Jonas) - E! News has interviews with The Jonas Brothers at 11pm on E!. NBC's Today has Behind the Scenes of the Jonas Brothers Yankee Stadium Concert sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour.
  • Mario Cantone (And Just Like That.../Sex and the City) - Mario is joining Drew in the kitchen to make a sweet potato pie and dish on behind-the-scenes details from Sex and the City on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tracy Morgan (The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy talks about his new comedy special on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
Tuesday, August 15
  • Josh Gad (Central Park/Avenue 5/The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) - Catch Josh on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Anna Chlumsky (Veep) - Anna is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Maya Rudolph (Loot/Bless the Harts/Forever/Up All Night) - Maya appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Timothy Olyphant (Santa Clarita Diet) - Timothy is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Garcelle Beauvais (Survival of the Thickest/The Jamie Foxx Show) - E! News has an interview with Garcelle at 11pm on E!.
  • Rob Lowe (Unstable/The Grinder/Parks and Recreation/A New Kind of Family) - Rob is giving us the lowdown on working with his son in show business on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Zach Braff (Scrubs/Alex, Inc.) - Zach Braff is telling Drew about the real-life inspiration behind his new film, working on it with Florence Pugh and why he got his pilot's license on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness/Two and a Half Men) and Jason Ritter (Another Period/The Class) - Melanie and Jason are reflecting on their relationship over the years, growing their family and supporting each other through tough times on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Hailee Stienfeld (Dickinson) - Hailee and actor Shameik Moore sit down together to talk about their new film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - NBC's Today catches up with Sheryl Lee in the 10am hour.
Wednesday, August 16
  • Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Watch Wanda on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Adam Pally (Indebted/Champaign ILL/The Mindy Project/Happy Endings) - Adam is joining Drew and Ross Mathews at the news desk and they're covering headlines like why single women are heading to Home Depot and the 10-pound pizza bagel from a bagel shop in Queens that takes 24 hours to make on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • The Cast of Killing It - The Cast of Killing It will be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 8:50am.
Thursday, August 17
  • Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Catch Kristen on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Jurnee Smollett (Wanda at Large/On Our Own) - Jurnee is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Kelly Ripa (Hope & Faith) - Kelly appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Fred Armisen (Los Espookys/Forever/Final Space), Ana Fabrega (Los Espookys) and Julio Torres (Los Espookys) - Fred, Ana and Julio are guests on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Jay Ellis (Insecure/The Game) - Jay discusses the motivation behind their new true-crime podcast Freeway Phantom on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Roger Bart (Episodes/Bram & Alice) - Roger talks about Broadway's Back to the Future: The Musical on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie/Malibu Country) and Jane Fonda (Malibu Country) - Lily and Jane are chatting with Drew all about meeting her as a kid, their new film, Moving On, their secrets to a lasting friendship and more on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Ike Barinholtz (History of the World, Part II/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project) - Ike is joining Drew and talking about how he met his wife in Las Vegas, his new show and more on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore ShoW, so check your local listings.
  • Tamera Mowry-Housley (Sister, Sister/Roommates) - Tamera talks about her new memoir, You Should Sit Down For This!, on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
Friday, August 18
  • Ke Huy Quan (Head of the Class/Together We Stand) - Watch Ke on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Kieran Culkin (Go Fish) - Kieran appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) - Geena is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Drew and Brooke are hitting the kitchen to make BrookeĆ¢€™s brown butter bowtie pasta on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, August 13

The Simpsons - "Pin Gal" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A mysterious figure from Marge's past returns to coach her for a bowling tournament.

Family Guy - "Get Stewie" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Stewie finds himself in public disgrace after a popstar unleashes her fan base on him for a benign comment; Peter gets lap band surgery and enjoys the merriment of excess skin.

Bob's Burgers - Amelia" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Louise takes a class assignment -- and a few unhelpful comments by Wayne -- very personally; Bob hires a masseur-in-training to give Linda a massage for Mother's Day.

Family Guy - "Carny Knowledge" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Peter and Chris finish last in a "Generation Gap" game at a carnival, forcing them to try to reconnect; Brian starts to date a carny, whom he can't break up with even after witnessing some of her crude habits.

Raven's Home - "Cuda I Have This Dance?" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Scott has an idea for a social media filter, A.C. claims the idea as his own; after Hailey reads an online rumor about Dingles Chips, she, Scott and Beta go to the factory to expose the truth.

Bunk'd: Learning the Ropes - "An Arrow Victory" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A food critic causes chaos at a new camp restaurant.


Monday, August 14

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the New Do" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
With her usual stylist unavailable, Gemma decides to use Tina’s hairdresser for an important work event. Also, Malcolm discovers a connection with his new professor.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "A Hundred CCs of Handsome" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Abishola learns that Bob talked Chukwuemeka into proposing to Kemi, she takes it upon herself to try to fix the situation. Also, Kofo permanently alters his relationship with Goodwin when he considers signing a lease in Olu and Tunde’s apartment building.

Son of a Critch - "Royal Visit" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mark fears he'll be outed as a Monarchist when he's chosen to give flowers to a visiting Lady Diana; a gift from Dick comes between Mike Sr. and Mary.

Run the Burbs - "Carol the Conqueror" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Andrew competes with his sister Carol; Camille worries about Ramesh dabbling in online dating; Khia enlists Leo's help with chores.

Children Ruin Everything - "Sick Day" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Despite getting sick, Astrid and James have to organize a kids birthday party and Felix seems to be growing up faster than Astrid thought.

Bump - "Silencio" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Matias tries to make amends with Rosa and Santi; the Chalmers-Davis house hosts a crowd of three.

Miracle Workers - "Children of Women" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Sid and Freya find out Freya is pregnant and Morris throws them a baby shower; Tai has to pet-sit Scraps while going back in time to terminate the future leader of the human resistance.

Breeders - "No Dinner" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
A calendar mix-up turns Paul and Ally's fun night out into a stressful night in; a happy Ava finds her mood changing as the evening progresses; Luke turns up with an unwelcome friend; Carl finally sees the inside of the Worsley's house.


Tuesday, August 15

none scheduled


Wednesday, August 16

The Wonder Years - "Happy Birthday, Clisby" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The Williams gather to celebrate Clisby’s 75th birthday – including Bill’s brother Melvin and his daughter Cassie. While Bill and Melvin try to one-up each other for Clisby’s approval, Cassie shares big news with Lillian and Kim.

The Wonder Years - "The Happiest Place on Earth" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When the Williams family decides to go on a family vacation, Kim suggests a road trip to Austin College and Dean proposes a stop at Disneyland. After meeting up with his old bandmates, Bill reflects on his life choices.


Thursday, August 17

Young Sheldon - "Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon and Missy try to help the family’s finances. Also, Mary struggles to find her footing without the church.

Ghosts - "A Date to Remember" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sam and Jay help Thorfinn create a perfect first date with Flower. Also, Hetty feels slighted by the ghosts’ new housemate, Nigel.

What We Do in the Shadows - "Hybrid Creatures" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Nadja gives back to her community; Laszlo's experiments have some unexpected results.


Friday, August 18

The Villains of Valley View - "Power Struggle" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Amy, Jake and Colby set out to infiltrate Blue Granite's superhero dwelling; but when things go awry, everyone is in danger.

Pretty Freekin Scary - "Life at the End of the Tunnel" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Amy's attempt to help Starling backfires.

Pretty Freekin Scary - "Life and Death" (Disney Channel, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Frankie and friends learn the truth about Theodore and team up to take him down; meanwhile, Frankie's parents snoop around her room.


Saturday, August 19

none scheduled


Sunday, August 20

The Simpsons - "Fan-ily Feud" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Homer publicly disparages a pop singer and faces the ire of her vindictive and highly organized fan army.

Family Guy - "The Candidate" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Stewie and Doug compete for the honor of class snack captain.

Raven's Home - "You've Got Sale" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Baxters host a garage sale and try to one-up their neighbors; Alice sells her Tasha doll only to regret the decision; Booker stresses over his college choice.

Bunk'd: Learning the Ropes - "Hot Couture" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Winnie, Bill, Jake and Scout compete for air conditioning.

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Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, May 28

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "House of Tough Decisions" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
House of Payne is the hilarious comedy about Retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife Ella.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Parental Woes" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tension escalates as tempers flare between Reginald and Brandon's rocky relationship; Leah's disconnect with Sandra leaves her terribly confused.

The Ms. Pat Show - "Pick Up Your Feelings" (BET, 10:30PM ET/PT)
The family arrives in Atlanta to find Pat's cousin and former partner in crime, Tanya, has been released from prison, which leads to a difficult walk down memory lane.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 26)

Wednesday, May 28

  • Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) - Watch Ryan on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Leslie Bibb (Palm Royale/God's Favorite Idiot/American Housewife/The Odd Couple/About a Boy) - Leslie appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Esther Povitsky (Dollface/Alone Together) and Arden Myrin (Working/Still the King) - Esther and Arden are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Joe Mande (Hacks/Parks and Recreation) and Fred Armisen (Los Espookys/Forever/Final Space) - Joe and Fred are guests on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney at 10pm on Netflix.
  • Felicity Huffman (Sports Night) - Felicity talks about The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Julianne Moore (Sirens) - Julianne chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah talks about her special Sarah Silverman: PostMortem on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Ashley Tisdale (Carol's Second Act/Merry Happy Whatever/Clipped/The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) - Ashley stops by the studio to talk Disney's Phineas and Ferb on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings. She also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Ming-Na Wen (The Single Guy) - NBC's Today catches up with Ming-Na in the 9am hour.
  • Ralph Macchio (Eight Is Enough) - Ralph talks about ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Drew is having a candid conversation with Demi about how growing up in the spotlight inspired her new documentary Child Star on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jenny McCarthy (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny talks about Fox's The Masked Singer on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Carrie Preston (Crowded/Happyish/Emeril) and Wendell Pierce (The Odd Couple/The Michael J. Fox Show/The Weber/The Brian Benben Show/The Gregory Hines Show) - Carrie and Wendell talk about CBS' Elsbeth on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


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