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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 October 5-9, 2026, 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, October 5

• Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Watch Anna on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Chris Rock (Everybody Hates Chris) - Chris appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. He also talks about Misty Green on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
• Doug Benson (You're the Worst) - Doug is a guest on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Caroline and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
• Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) - ABC's Good Morning America has part one of Diane Sawyer's interview with Michael discussing his new memoir One Helluva Ride sometime between 7-9am.
• Jamie Foxx (The Jamie Foxx Show) - Jamie discusses new comedy special Take Care of Yourself on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
• Sarah Chalke (Scrubs/Roseanne/Mad Love/How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)) - Sarah talks about Scrubs on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
• Howie Mandel (Good Grief) - CBS Mornings has a new installment of Beg-Knows America featuring Howie sometime between 7-9am.
• D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys) - NBC's Today catches up wit D.L. in the 9am hour.
• Teyonah Parris (No Good Deed/Survivor's Remorse) - Teyonah talks about Matchbox the Movie on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
• Sharon Horgan (Youth/Bad Sisters/HouseBroken/Catastrophe) - Sharon tells Drew about her new show Youth on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.

Tuesday, October 6

• Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Catch Kerry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Kyle MacLachlan (Carol's Second Act/Sex and the City) - Kyle appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Caroline and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
• Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) - ABC's Good Morning America has part two of Diane Sawyer's interview with Michael discussing his new memoir One Helluva Ride sometime between 7-9am.
• Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) and McKinley Freeman (Samantha Who?) - Morris and McKinley talk about Reasonable Doubt on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
• Jodie Sweetin (Vampirina: Teenage Vampire/Fuller House/Hollywood Darlings/Full House) and Kenzi Richardson (Vampirina: Teenage Vampire) - Jodie and Kenzi talk about Vampirina: Teenage Vampire on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
• Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) - Michael chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. He will also be on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
• John Goodman (The Conners/The Righteous Gemstones/Roseanne/Center of the Universe/Normal, Ohio) - John talks about Digger on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
• Bill Burr (F Is for Family/Townies) - Bill stops by for a chat about The Social Reckoning on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
• Scott Caan (Entourage) - Scott and LL Cool J talk about NCIS: New York on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
• Mikey Madison (Better Things) - Mikey talks about The Social Reckoning on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
• Sam Richardson (The Afterparty/HouseBroken/Detroiters/Veep) - Sam talks about Matchbox the Movie on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.

Wednesday, October 7

• Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Watch Linda on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
• Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts/The Knights of Prosperity/Better Off Ted) - Maz is a guest on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35pm on CBS.
• Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Caroline and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
• Mikey Madison (Better Things) - Mikey talks about The Social Reckoning on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
• Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens) - Christy talks about Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
• Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) - Jeremy talks about The Social Reckoning on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
• Domhnall Gleeson (The Paper) - Domhnall tells Drew all about season two of The Paper and his new movie The Incomer on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.

Thursday, October 8

• Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) - Catch Michael on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
• Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
• Heather Dubrow (Stark Raving Mad/Jenny/Life with Roger) - Andy Cohen interviews Heather on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 1:30am on Bravo.
• Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry talks about Animals on ABC's Good Morning America sometime betweeen 7-9am.
• Kyle MacLachlan (Carol's Second Act/Sex and the City) - Kyle chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Allison Janney (Mom/Mr. Sunshine) - Allison discusses The Diplomat on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
• Ed Weeks (Eternally Yours/LA to Vegas/The Mindy Project and Allegra Edwards (Eternally Yours/Upload) - Ed and Allegra talk about Eternally Yours on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.

Friday, October 9

• Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Caroline and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
• Gabourey Sidibe (Difficult People/The Big C) - Gabourey chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
• Mikey Madison (Better Things) and Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) - Drew is joined by The Social Reckoning cast members Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White and director Aaron Sorkin on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
• Danny Pintauro (Who's the Boss?) - Danny opens up about going viral for working as a delivery driver, the realities of being a working actor, and finding purpose beyond his childhood fame on Who’s the Boss? on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, October 4

Animal Control - "Seahawks and Piglets" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Frank leads the team in a work stoppage, but abandons his cause for the ultimate call — recovering the Seahawks' missing mascot.

Universal Basic Guys - "Two Marks" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mark enrolls in a dangerous science experiment to win a Super Bowl ticket.

The Simpsons - "Diary of a Chimpy Kid" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bart and Lisa adopt an abandoned baby chimp and clash over their surprisingly different parenting styles; when the chimp is abducted by a private wild animal zoo, the family goes on a mission to rescue him.

Animal Control - "Crows and Lizard Legs" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Shred spirals when he discovers a negative online review about him that could reflect poorly on the precinct; Patel, Victoria and Emily try to break up Addy's new relationship.

Universal Basic Guys - "La Gloire Du Bouffon" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Mark learns to play a new instrument; Tammy confronts her fear of clowns.

Grimsburg - "Stanbiscuit" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Flute intervenes when Stan receives an alarming superlative; Wynona undergoes a brain procedure to improve her dating life outside of work.

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Monday, October 5

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - " Frank's Team: A Dark Day for Baseball" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
In an effort to clean up their image, Paddy's sponsors a local Little League team; but when The Gang spots softness in their franchise, they impose a radical new culture: win no matter what and do whatever it takes to get ahead.

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Tuesday, October 6

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "The Protector" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After losing his job, Jeremy decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his grandfather, who has purchased a rundown home for the elderly.

The Ms. Pat Show - "Chili, Chili, Bang, Bang" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Dark secrets are revealed when Terry's old Army buddy visits and asks for a troubling favor; Janelle gets a little too close to her professor.

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Wednesday, October 7

Scrubs - "My Ex's Ex" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
J.D. reintroduces an old flame into Elliot's life, as his new relationship continues to blossom; Turk tries a new approach to keeping the spark alive at home.

Abbott Elementary - "Jungle Classroom" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Gregory and Ava adjust to a new dynamic; Barbara turns to Jacob for help; Janine gives her classroom a makeover; Melissa works to win her classroom back.

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Thursday, October 8

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Feminine Wiles and Some Tire Thing in Lubbock" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Tensions rise when Mandy and the family side against Georgie in his fight with Mary. Meanwhile, Connor turns to Georgie when he gets himself into trouble.

Eternally Yours - "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
ETERNALLY YOURS is a family comedy centered around Charles (Ed Weeks) and Liz (Allegra Edwards) – a vampire couple whose once-passionate romance has devolved into a pulseless marriage after 500 years together. Living in present-day Seattle with their oddball coven, they’ve settled into an eternal rut – until their daughter Emma’s (Helen J Shen) earnest human boyfriend, Max (Jaren Lewison), unexpectedly enters their lives and forces them to confront whether their love can survive forever … or if forever is a life sentence. Max finds his world turned upside down after he discovers the truth about Emma’s mysterious family.

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Friday, October 9

none scheduled

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Saturday, October 10

none scheduled

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Sunday, October 11

The Simpsons - "" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Homer and Marge Simpson raise Bart, Lisa and baby Maggie in Springfield, where eccentric residents make everyday life interesting.

Animal Control - "" (Fox, 8:31PM ET/PT)
A group of local animal control workers' lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.

Universal Basic Guys - "" (Fox, 9:02PM ET/PT)
Two brothers lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program, allowing them to use their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they're no longer needed.

Grimsburg - "" (Fox, 9:31PM ET/PT)
Detective Marvin Flute follows every lead he's got to redeem himself with the ex-wife he never stopped loving, even if it means hanging out with the son he never bothered to get to know.

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