Talk Show the Game Show
Comedian Guy Branum (The Mindy Project, Chelsea Lately) brings his distinct point of view to truTV with Talk Show the Game Show, a hilarious mashup of two beloved television formats that pits comedians and celebrities against each other for the title of "Best Guest of the Night." Based off of Branum's popular live comedy show, in each episode, celebrity guests become contestants as they compete in various talk show-inspired challenges and are judged by a comedic panel who awards points and roasts their performances.
- 2017-2018
- 2 seasons
- Game Show
- TV-14
Comedian Guy Branum (The Mindy Project, Chelsea Lately) brings his distinct point of view to truTV with Talk Show the Game Show, a hilarious mashup of two beloved television formats that pits comedians and celebrities against each other for the title of "Best Guest of the Night." Based off of Branum's popular live comedy show, in each episode, celebrity guests become contestants as they compete in various talk show-inspired challenges and are judged by a comedic panel who awards points and roasts their performances.
Season 2 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Jared Logan
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 24 mins
Actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Caroline Rhea have a mini-Sabrina the Teenage Witch reunion, and Jared Logan beats up jocks. Plus, find out who will win the title of "Best Talk Show Guest in America!"
Episode 2
Colin Quinn, Charles Barkley, Marissa Jaret Winokur
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 24 mins
Colin Quinn and Charles Barkley trash-talk their way through the competition, but are they a match for Broadway diva Marissa Jaret Winokur? Plus, find out who's "Best Talk Show Guest in America!"
Episode 3
Fortune Feimster, Reggie Bush, Nick Thune
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Actress Fortune Feimster does the ice cream dance, footballer Reggie Bush celebrates in the end zone, and comedian Nick Thune plays guitar! Find out who who'll be the "Best Talk Show Guest in America!
Episode 4
Cheryl Hines, Ron Funches, Michael Kosta
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Actress Cheryl Hines channels Larry David while double-fisting drinks, comedian Ron Funches shows his mischievous spirit and The Daily Show's Michael Kosta brings a very special guest as his secret weapon.
Episode 5
Billy Eichner, David Koechner, Lauren Lapkus
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
All bets are off tonight, as David Koechner's disorderly style clashes with the judges. But will his disruptive play distract fellow competitors Lauren Lapkus and Billy Eichner? Watch to find out!
Episode 6
Tate Donovan, Kym Whitley, Cristela Alonzo
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Actor/director Tate Donovan juggles his way into our hearts and actress Kym Whitley tells us about Oprah's house. But are they a match for comedian Cristela Alonzo's Golden Girls prowess?
Episode 7
Andy Richter, Sasheer Zamata, Nadia G
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Late-night star Andy Richter spills the tea on some of Conan's biggest guests, comedian Sasheer Zamata comes dressed to impress and punk rock celebrity chef Nadia G serves up more than you'd expect!
Episode 8
Cynthia Bailey, Cole Escola, Andy Kindler
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
The shade is real when Cynthia Bailey spills the tea on her fellow housewives of Atlanta. But will it be enough to match wits with Difficult People's Cole Escola and comedian Andy Kindler? Watch to find out!
Episode 9
Anders Holm, Lennon Parham, Seaton Smith
Thu, Mar 29, 2018 24 mins
Anders Holm flashes some skin, Lennon Parham shows off her dance moves, and Seaton Smith discusses geography.
Episode 10
Heather Dubrow, Tone Bell, Maribeth Monroe
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Former Real Housewife Heather Dubrow makes it into the TSTGS history books, Disjointed's Tone Bell has the audience swooning, and Workaholic's Maribeth Monroe brings it, and by "it" we mean crazy stories.
Episode 11
Wanda Sykes, Lauren Ash, Nico Santos
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Comedian Wanda Sykes is back... and she's not horsing around! Watch the reigning winner as she competes against Superstore's Lauren Ash and Nico Santos for the title of Best Talk Show Guest.
Episode 12
Loni Love, Andy Bell, Nicole Sullivan
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
The Real's Loni Love shows off her electrical engineering skills, former Jackass stuntman Andy Bell goes for a world record, and Disjointed actress Nicole Sullivan takes a gamble!
Episode 13
Illeana Douglas, Arturo Castro, Alex Mapa
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Actress Illeana Douglas talks about her famous family and Swedish furniture; Broad City and Narcos actor Arturo Castro shows off his accent skills; and actor Alec Mapa dishes on Desperate Housewives!
Episode 14
Dave Holmes, Maria Thayer, Eliza Skinner
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
MTV vet Dave Holmes dishes the dirt on Kid Rock, Those Who Can't's Maria Thayer shows us that redheads have more fun, and comedian Eliza Skinner tries to make cat ladies cool!
Episode 15
Natasha Leggero, Cam'ron, Wilson Cruz
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Another Period's Natasha Leggero and her dog present a united front against hip hop artist Cam'ron's confident play and the undeniable charm of Star Trek: Discovery's Wilson Cruz.
Episode 16
Jill Kargman, Judah Friedlander, Joel Kim Booster
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 24 mins
Odd Mom Out's Jill Kargman throws shade on Upper East Side moms, Judah Friedlander talks about the time Dave Mathews kicked him out, and Joel Kim Booster wins the love of his life!