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The Talk: Season 6

71 episodes Premiered Sep 14, 2015 Updated Sep 26, 2026
Previously on The Talk

Season 6 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Talk Season 5.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S6·E6 Core

James Brolin & Dianne Wiest

Sep 21, 2015 · 60 min

James Brolin and Dianne Wiest (Life in Pieces (2015)); entertainment reporter Kevin Frazier (Entertainment Tonight (1981)).

S6·E7 Core

Kunal Nayyar/Chi-Lan Lieu

Sep 22, 2015 · 60 min

Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory (2007)); lifestyle expert Chi-Lan Lieu unveils the hottest must-haves for fall.

S6·E8 Core

Lea Michele/Leona Lewis

Sep 23, 2015 · 60 min

Actress/author Lea Michele (Scream Queens (2015) and (book "You First: Journal Your Way to Your Best Life")). Also: Leona Lewis performs.

S6·E9 Core

Pauley Perrette & Sean Murray

Sep 24, 2015 · 60 min

Pauley Perrette and Sean Murray (NCIS (2003)); entertainment reporter Debbie Matenopoulos (Omg! Insider (2004)); Steve Moses, winner of Big Brother (2000). Also: chef Danny Boome s

S6·E10 Core

Marg Helgenberger

Sep 25, 2015 · 60 min

Marg Helgenberger on the series finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000); entertainment reporter Debbie Matenopoulos (Omg! Insider (2004)).

S6·E13 Core

Shemar Moore

Sep 30, 2015 · 60 min

Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds (2005)); radio personality Jennifer Hutt.

S6·E14 Core

Carol Burnett/GloZell Green

Oct 1, 2015 · 60 min

Carol Burnett; comedian GloZell Green; chef Richard Blais serves up game-day dishes.

S6·E15 Core

Patricia Arquette

Oct 2, 2015 · 60 min

Patricia Arquette (CSI: Cyber (2015)).

S6·E16 Core

John Stamos

Oct 5, 2015 · 60 min

John Stamos (Grandfathered (2015)); correspondent Jaymes Vaughan ("Ok TV" (2013)).

S6·E17 Core

Ellen Page

Oct 6, 2015 · 60 min

Ellen Page (Freeheld (2015)); entertainment reporter Louis Aguirre (Omg! Insider (2004)).

S6·E18 Core

Nina Dobrev

Oct 7, 2015 · 60 min

Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries (2009)); YouTube personality Tyler Oakley. Also: lifestyle expert Chi-Lan Lieu unveils five products to take your look from day to night.

S6·E19 Core

Tom Selleck

Oct 8, 2015 · 60 min

Tom Selleck (Blue Bloods (2010)); entertainment reporter Jessica Radloff. Also: chef Duff Goldman serves up game-day dishes.

S6·E21 Core

Shay Mitchell/Rachel Bloom

Oct 12, 2015 · 60 min

Author Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars (2010) and (book "Bliss")); Lindsay Miller (Popsugar Now (2014)); Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)).

S6·E22 Core

Kathy Bates

Oct 13, 2015 · 60 min

Kathy Bates (American Horror Story (2011)); entertainment reporter Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight (1981)).

S6·E23 Core

Kirsten Dunst

Oct 14, 2015 · 60 min

Kirsten Dunst (Fargo (2014)); radio personality Yesi Ortiz; entertainment reporter Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight (1981)).

S6·E24 Core

Jeff Daniels & Aaron Sorkin

Oct 15, 2015 · 60 min

Jeff Daniels and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (Steve Jobs (2015)); entertainment reporter Keltie Knight (Omg! Insider (2004)). Also: restaurateur Craig Susser and chef Kursten Kizer m

S6·E25 Core

Colin Hanks/Linda Perry

Oct 16, 2015 · 60 min

Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces (2015)); radio personality Ellen K; singer-songwriter Linda Perry discusses her new children's album and performs.

S6·E27 Core

Gabrielle Union

Oct 20, 2015 · 60 min

Gabrielle Union (Being Mary Jane (2013)); entertainment reporter Michael Yo (Omg! Insider (2004)).

S6·E28 Core

Jack Black

Oct 21, 2015 · 60 min

Jack Black (Goosebumps (2015)).

S6·E29 Core

Meghan Trainor/Piers Morgan

Oct 22, 2015 · 60 min

Meghan Trainor; Piers Morgan. Also: chef David Guas prepares Asian grilled tri-tip tacos and fish kabobs.

S6·E30 Core

Danielle Panabaker

Oct 23, 2015 · 60 min

Danielle Panabaker (The Flash (2014)); lifestyle expert Chi-Lan Lieu unveils five products to makeover a look in minutes.

S6·E31 Core

Cast of Scorpion

Oct 26, 2015 · 60 min

Elyes Gabel, Robert Patrick, Ari Stidham and Eddie Kaye Thomas (Scorpion (2014)); entertainment reporter Jaymes Vaughan (Ok! TV (2013)).

S6·E32 Core

Dick Van Dyke/Elle King

Oct 27, 2015 · 60 min

Author Dick Van Dyke (book, "Keep Moving"); Nancy O'Dell (Entertainment Tonight (1981)). Also: singer/songwriter Elle King performs and is interviewed.

S6·E34 Core

Dr. Phil McGraw

Oct 29, 2015 · 60 min

Dr. Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil (2002)). Also: chef John Seymour makes buffalo chicken burgers with blue cheese.

S6·E35 Core

2015 Halloween Celebration

Oct 30, 2015 · 60 min

A Halloween celebration features the hosts transforming into iconic musicians. Joey Fatone is a guest co-host.

S6·E36 Core

Cast of Supergirl; Jason Derulo

Nov 2, 2015 · 60 min

Melissa Benoist , Calista Flockhart and Mehcad Brooks (Supergirl (2015)); singer/songwriter Jason Derulo performs.

S6·E41 Core

LL Cool J

Nov 9, 2015 · 60 min

In the studio is LL Cool J and radio personality Jenny Hutt.

S6·E42 Core

Maura Tierney

Nov 10, 2015 · 60 min

Maura Tierney; Kevin Frazier. Also: Lifestyle expert Chi-Lan Lieu unveils "Shop Daytime Deals" for Thanksgiving entertaining.

S6·E43 Core

Antonio Banderas

Nov 11, 2015 · 60 min

Antonio Banderas; pageant coach and attorney Bill Alverson.

S6·E44 Core

Ian Somerhalder

Nov 12, 2015 · 60 min

Ian Somerhalder; designer Laurie Feltheimer. Also Chef Enzo Febbraro makes spaghetti carbonara frittata.

S6·E46 Core

Diane Keaton

Nov 16, 2015 · 60 min

Diane Keaton; Entertainment Reporter Jaymes Vaughan.

S6·E47 Core

Tracee Ellis Ross; Seal

Nov 17, 2015 · 60 min

Tracee Ellis Ross; Entertainment Reporter Kevin Frazier. Also: Seal performs.

S6·E49 Core

Sam Clafin

Nov 19, 2015 · 60 min

Actor Sam Clafin; Nancy O'Dell. Also Chef Susan Feniger makes rib eye stuffed with garlic, and serrano chiles topped with chimichurri avacado goat cheese dip.

S6·E52 Core

Maura Tierney/Louis Aguirre/Lidia Bastianich

Nov 24, 2015 · 60 min

Maura Tierney (The Affair (2014)); entertainment reporter Louis Aguirre (Omg! Insider (2004)); chef Lidia Bastianich prepares roast chicken with orange and rosemary.

S6·E53 Core

Episode 53

Nov 25, 2015 · 60 min

Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones (2015)); chef Curtis Stone prepares a Thanksgiving Day feast.

S6·E55 Core

Mindy Kaling

Dec 1, 2015 · 60 min

Mindy Kaling

S6·E56 Core

Morris Chestnut

Dec 2, 2015 · 60 min

Morris Chestnut; Entertainment editor Lindsay Miller.

S6·E57 Core

Dolly Parton

Dec 3, 2015 · 60 min

Dolly Parton; Entertainment reporter Debbie Matenopoulos; ChefJason Santos makes apple-brined pork chops with Brussels sprouts skewers.

S6·E58 Core

Toni Collette

Dec 4, 2015 · 60 min

Toni Collette; Lifestyle expert Chi-Lan Lieu unveils holiday gifts for neighbors and friends.

S6·E61 Core

Wayne Brady

Dec 7, 2015 · 60 min

In NYC! Wayne Brady; Hollywood blogger Perez Hilton. Also: Julie Chen presents her annual "Top Chen List" of holiday gift items.

S6·E62 Core

Jake McDorman

Dec 8, 2015 · 60 min

Actor Jake McDorman (Limitless); Radio personality Elvis Duran; Trisha Yearwood serves up a festive holiday dinner party meal and dessert.

S6·E63 Core

"Downton Abbey" cast members

Dec 9, 2015 · 60 min

"Downton Abbey" cast members Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern; Radio personality Robin Quivers.

S6·E64 Core

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Dec 10, 2015 · 60 min

Jeffrey Dean Morgan; Radio personality Jenny Hutt. Also: Patty Smyth performs; Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood take a football challenge from Phil Simms.

S6·E65 Core

Josh Groban

Dec 11, 2015 · 60 min

Josh Groban; Columnist Michael Starr. Also: Holiday gifts for kids.

S6·E66 Core

Test

Nov 9, 2015 · 60 min

some test content.

S6·E100 Core

Malin Akerman/Kevin Frazier

Feb 16, 2016 · 60 min

Malin Akerman of Billions and Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight.

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