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Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Ian Ziering Hosting The CW Road Trip Series; Shark Tank Season 18 Guest Sharks

The Great American Road Rally - Ian Ziering

The Great American Road Rally(TM), an all-new celebrity-driven television event hosted by Ian Ziering, will premiere this fall on The CW, airing Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT from September 2 through November 25, 2026.

Premiering during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the series takes audiences on a high-energy journey across America's most iconic highway, combining adventure, competition, entertainment, community celebration, and philanthropy.

Produced by 7 Bridges Media Group (7BMG), The Great American Road Rally(TM) features celebrity participants from television, music, sports, comedy, and popular culture as they travel historic Route 66, visit legendary destinations, tackle unique challenges, share personal stories, and spotlight charitable organizations making a meaningful impact in communities across America.

Shark Tank - Mindy Kaling

Shark Tank features the Sharks - tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons - as they invest in America's best businesses and products. This season's all-star lineup of guest Sharks includes:

o Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), creator of the YouTube channel MrBeast and founder of Beast Industries, and Jeffrey Housenbold, chief executive officer of Beast Industries
o Mindy Kaling, award-winning writer, producer, director, actor and author
o J.J. Watt, founder of the Justin J. Watt Foundation and former NFL defensive lineman
o Erin Foster and Sara Foster, co-founders of Favorite Daughter, producers and entrepreneurs
o Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur, investor, Dragon on Dragons' Den (the U.K. version of Shark Tank) and host of "The Diary of a CEO," the second-largest podcast in the world

Additionally, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams have been elevated to permanent Sharks, joining Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky and Kevin O'Leary. Season 18 of Shark Tank will air Wednesdays this fall on ABC and stream on Hulu. The premiere date will be announced at a later date.

Shark Tank is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Sony Pictures Television. The Sharks are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific inventor and entrepreneur, acclaimed brand builder and humanitarian Lori Greiner; cybersecurity technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; social entrepreneur, investor and civic leader Daniel Lubetzky; venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary; philanthropist, bestselling author, and executive chairwoman and chief visionary officer of the eponymous lifestyle brand Kendra Scott; and venture capitalist and chief investment officer of Harbinger Sports Partners Rashaun Williams.

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Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, July 8

Shifting Gears - "Secret" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Matt wrestles with his feelings for Eve, and Charlotte convinces him to go to a grief group. Meanwhile, Riley struggles with her own “will she or won’t she” about her feelings for Gabe. Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning guest star.

Shifting Gears - "Date" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Matt and Eve go on their first date but have different ideas of what it should entail. Riley befriends the mom of Georgia’s new friend while Carter mediates a tiff between Gabe and Stitch. LA Dodger Mookie Betts and Lilly Singh guest star.

Shifting Gears - "Passion" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Carter’s job pays more than Riley’s, she decides to find her forever career and clashes with Matt over her future. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias drops by Parker Customs, and Matt debates letting go of a piece of the past. Lori Greiner guest stars.

Shifting Gears - "Scary" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Matt plans to spend Halloween with Eve, but the real terror begins when Eve wants to sleep over. With Carter and Georgia out for the night, Riley invites Gabe and Stitch to a Halloween party, hoping to relive the crazy, epic Halloweens of her past.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 6)

Wednesday, July 8

Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lil Rel Howery (Rel/The Carmichael Show) - Lil Rel appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Married/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Bowen Yang (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens) and Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You) - Bowen and Matt are guests on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Kylie Cantrall (Gabby Duran & the Unsittables) - Kylie talks about Descendants: Wicked Wonderland on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am, on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings), and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned), Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) and Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts/Young Sheldon) - Kerry Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Kara Young, and Danielle Pinnock and director Whitney White talk about off-Broadway's The Whoopi Monologues on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan shares details of his new children's book, Unfunny Bunny, and more on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
John Slattery (Maggie/Ed) - John appears on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
J.K. Simmons (Growing Up Fisher/Family Tools) - NBC's Today catches up with J.K. in the 9am hour.
Brittany Snow (Ben and Kate) - Brittany is telling Drew about her new crime series Murdaugh Murders and her hit show The Hunting Wives on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.