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Ike Barinholtz Guest-Hosts “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and Stages a Mini “Mindy Project” Reunion
7/14/2026, 12:45:43 PM
Background: Barinholtz’s Ties to the Former Fox/Hulu Comedy
Ike Barinholtz appeared in all six seasons of *The Mindy Project* as office manager Morgan Tookers. Mindy Kaling created, executive-produced, and starred in the series, which ran 117 episodes from 2012 to 2017 and moved from Fox to Hulu in 2015. Fortune Feimster joined the show in its fourth season as nurse practitioner Colette Kimball-Kinney. Barinholtz has been a frequent guest on *Jimmy Kimmel Live* but this week marks his first time sitting in the host’s chair.
Guest Lineup and Schedule (July 13-16)
- Monday, July 13 – Guest host Ike Barinholtz; guests Mindy Kaling (noted as “Not Suitable for Work”) and Fortune Feimster (“The Hawk”).
- Tuesday, July 14 – Barinholtz hosts; guests Joel McHale (“The 1% Club”) and Ben Marshall (“72 Hours”).
- Wednesday, July 15 – Barinholtz hosts; guests Seth Rogen (“The Invite; The Studio”) and musical act WILLOW (“The Thread”).
- Thursday, July 16 – Barinholtz hosts; guests Regina Hall (“The Five-Star Weekend”) and Alan and Jon Barinholtz; musical guest Jeff Tweedy.
The show airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC from the El Capitan Entertainment Centre on Hollywood Boulevard. Barinholtz is one of six guest hosts filling in while Jimmy Kimmel takes a summer break; the regular hosting schedule is slated to resume after Labor Day.
Significance for Late-Night Programming
Barinholtz’s guest-hosting stint provides a low-key reunion for three *Mindy Project* alumni, offering fans a nostalgic moment without a formal reunion special or podcast. The lineup also showcases the show’s strategy of rotating high-profile comedians and actors to maintain audience interest during Kimmel’s hiatus.
Upcoming Plans
Following the July 13-16 guest-host run, *Jimmy Kimmel Live* will continue with additional guest hosts for the remainder of the summer, returning to Jimmy Kimmel’s regular hosting duties in September.
