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The Talk

The Talk was an American daytime talk show that aired on CBS from October 18, 2010, to December 20, 2024.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Talk was an American daytime talk show that aired on CBS from October 18, 2010, to December 20, 2024. Created by Sara Gilbert, the program featured a rotating panel of hosts discussing current events, pop culture, and lifestyle topics. The series concluded after 15 seasons and, because CBS is widely available to Canadian viewers, became familiar to Canadian audiences.

Format

The Talk was a panel-based talk show featuring discussion of news, pop culture, current issues, and family topics. It also included celebrity interviews and, at times, lifestyle or entertainment segments.

History

The series premiered on CBS in 2010 and ran for 15 seasons. In April 2024, CBS announced that the show would conclude, and the final episode aired in December 2024.

Hosts

Sara Gilbert developed the program and was a co-host during its early years, remaining for the first nine seasons. The show later featured a panel including Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, and Natalie Morales as moderator.

Broadcast details

The Talk was recorded before a live studio audience at CBS Studio Center in Studio City, California. It aired on weekdays and was distributed across CBS stations in the United States.

Key facts

  • The Talk was broadcast on CBS as part of its daytime programming block.
  • Sara Gilbert developed the series and co-hosted for its first nine seasons.
  • The show used a panel-discussion format with co-hosts and guest interviews.
  • CBS announced in April 2024 that the series would end after 15 seasons.
  • Its final episode aired on December 20, 2024.
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Canadian context

The Talk was a U.S. daytime series broadcast by CBS, a network widely available to Canadian viewers through cable and satellite packages, making it familiar to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What was The Talk?
The Talk was an American daytime talk show on CBS that used a panel-discussion format.
Who created The Talk?
The show was developed by actress and host Sara Gilbert.
When did The Talk air?
It aired from October 18, 2010, to December 20, 2024.
Who were the final hosts?
The final panel included Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, and Natalie Morales.
Why did The Talk end?
CBS announced in April 2024 that the series would end after 15 seasons; no specific reason was given.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Talk_(talk_show)
    Supports: Premise, air dates, network, format, and final host lineup.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Talk_(talk_show)
    Supports: Premiere date, end date, and CBS daytime context.
  3. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7768034
    Supports: Identification as an American television talk show.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_talk/s01
    Supports: Genre, network, original language, and description of content.