“The Talk” on CBS for the Week of August 21 2023

Check out this week’s (August 21 2023) guests on episodes of CBS “The Talk”


“The Talk” airs Monday through Friday on CBS at 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT. You can watch previous episodes at CBS.com and Paramount Plus. The daily one-hour series is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood.

Check out this week’s The Talk guests below.

Monday, Aug. 21

  • THE TALK takes it to the streets to kick off season 13 with a week-long outdoor carnival; television personality Howie Mandel; multiplatinum-selling artist Andy Grammer performs THE TALK’s new theme song, “Good Company (THE TALK Theme)” and “Saved My Life” live; big giveaways and surprises for our audience of cancer fighters and survivors. (OAD: 9/12/22)

Tuesday, Aug. 22

  • Actor Ismael Cruz Córdova discusses his series “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”; highlights from the Emmy Awards with host Nichelle Turner (ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT); country music singer-songwriter Jon Pardi performs “Last Night Lonely” and “Heartache Medication”; Pat Harvey, anchor for KCBS News Los Angeles, stops by for some carnival fun. (OAD: 9/13/22)

Wednesday, Aug. 23

  • Actor Oliver Hudson; chef and former NFL player Eddie Jackson serves up classic carnival favorites; Cristela Alonzo stops by for some carnival game competition. (OAD: 9/14/22)

Thursday, Aug. 24

  • Television host Dr. Phil McGraw discusses season 21 of “Dr. Phil”; Chef Bricia Lopez cooks up a Latin-inspired carnival dish to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. (OAD: 9/15/22)

Friday, Aug. 25

  • GRAMMY Award-winning singer Kelly Rowland (CBS’ PICKLED); announcer and actor John Michael Higgins. (CBS’ PICKLED) (OAD: 11/17/22)

Listings are subject to change.


CBS’ Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show THE TALK features a panel of entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, family, celebrity and trending topics of the day. The daily one-hour series is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood. The hosts exchange stories and share their opinions on issues and events in the headlines. The show also features celebrity guest interviews, musical performances, cooking segments and human interest stories. THE TALK has earned 11 Daytime Emmy Awards (Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment 2016, 2018; writing 2015; host 2017) and 56 nominations. THE TALK also won The People’s Choice Award (2016) for Daytime TV Hosting Team and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series (2016).

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