Michele StuevenThe Paley Center for Media has announced the schedule for PaleyFest LA 2026, which will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the home of the Academy Awards, from Saturday, April 4, through Sunday, April 12, featuring some of the hottest shows on TV and their stars.
At this year’s festival, Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd will reunite for the 50th anniversary of the legendary TV series Charlie’s Angels. It will also feature the anticipated return of ABC & Hulu’s Scrubs, Apple TV’s Pluribus, Shrinking, and Your Friends & Neighbors; the 2025 Primetime Emmy Award-winning series The Pitt from HBO Max; and Emily in Paris and Nobody Wants This from Netflix.
Founded in 1984, the annual festival features panels made up of the casts and creative talent from television’s hottest shows and is a great opportunity for fans to interact with their favorite TV stars, when moderators typically open the floor to the audience to ask questions to panelists.
Past participants include Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand, and George Lucas, as well as the casts and creative teams from Stranger Things, The Sopranos, The Simpsons, The West Wing, Mad Men, Parks and Recreation, Will & Grace, and The Walking Dead.
Charlie’s Angels from left: Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, and Kate Jackson (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
This year’s lineup and participating talent include:
Saturday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m. – Pluribus
Big Screen Presentation of the season one finale by the producers and a conversation with the creatives and stars
Featuring: Rhea Seehorn (Carol Sturka); Karolina Wydra (Zosia); Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Manousos); Samba Schutte (Mr. Diabaté); Gordon Smith, Executive Producer & Writer; and Jenn Carroll, Co-Executive Producer and Writer
Monday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. – Charlie’s Angels 50th Anniversary Celebration
Featuring: Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd
Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. – Screening of the season three finale of Shrinking and a conversation with the creatives and stars.
Featuring: Bill Lawrence, Co-Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer; Brett Goldstein, Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, (Louis); Jason Segel, Co-Creator, Executive Producer, (Jimmy); Jessica Williams (Gaby); Michael Urie (Brian); Luke Tennie(Sean); Christa Miller (Liz); Lukita Maxwell (Alice); and Ted McGinley (Derek)
Kristen Bell as Joanne, and Adam Brody as Noah in Nobody Wants This. (Erin Simkin/Netflix)
Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. – Nobody Wants This
Big screen presentation of an episode selected by the producers and a conversation with the creatives and stars.
Featuring: Kristen Bell, Executive Producer (Joanne); Adam Brody (Noah); Justine Lupe (Morgan); Timothy Simons (Sasha); Jackie Tohn (Esther); Erin Foster, Creator, Executive Producer, Writer; Jenni Konner, Co-showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer; and Bruce Eric Kaplan, Co-showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer
Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. – Emily in Paris
Big screen presentation of an episode selected by the producers and a conversation with the creatives and stars.
Featuring: Darren Star, Creator, Executive Producer & Writer; Andrew Fleming, Executive Producer & Director; Lily Collins, Producer (Emily Cooper); Ashley Park (Mindy); Lucas Bravo (Gabriel); Samuel Arnold (Julien); Bruno Gouery (Luc); and Lucien Laviscount (Alfie)
Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. – Scrubs
Big screen presentation of an episode selected by the producers and a conversation with the creatives and stars.
Featuring: Zach Braff, Executive Producer (John “J.D.” Dorian); Donald Faison, Executive Producer (Christopher Turk); Sarah Chalke, Executive Producer (Elliot Reid); and Bill Lawrence, Executive Producer, plus additional guests to be announced.
Noah Wyle in The Pitt (Warrick Page/HBOMAX)
Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. – Your Friends & Neighbors
Big screen preview of a new episode and conversation with the creatives and stars.
Featuring: Jon Hamm, Executive Producer (Andrew “Coop” Cooper); Amanda Peet (Mel Cooper); Olivia Munn (Samantha Levitt); and Jonathan Tropper, Creator, Showrunner, Writer, Director, & Executive Producer
Sunday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. – The Pitt
Celebrating this year’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award–Winner for Best Drama Series, a preview screening and conversation.
Featuring: R. Scott Gemmill, Executive Producer; Noah Wyle (Dr. Michael Robinavitch); Katherine LaNasa (Dana Evans), Supriya Ganesh (Dr. Mohan), Taylor Dearden (Dr. King); and Isa Briones (Dr. Santos)
Paley President’s Circle; Patron Circle Platinum, Gold, Silver; Patron’s Circle+; Partner Members; and Citi cardmembers can purchase tickets starting today. Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members can buy tickets on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 9:00 a.m., and the general public will have access to purchase tickets on Friday, Jan. 30, at 9:00 a.m.