NBC Sitcoms Feature John Larroquette and Elizabeth Banks

There are guest stars galore on the February 11 editions of NBC’s Thursday-night sitcoms.

30 Rock

While Kathy Bates (Misery) returns to The Office to reprise her role as the CEO of Dunder Mifflin takeover company Sabre, acting veteran John Larroquette (Boston Legal, The John Larroquette Show) and former Jericho star Pamela Reed guest on Parks and Recreation, and occasional Scrubs player Elizabeth Banks does the same on 30 Rock. The last comedy also features a cameo appearance by rock music’s Jon Bon Jovi.

Episode details follow.

Community | 8pm

Communication Studies: Jeff tries to make amends with Britta following tension resulting from a drunken phone call, and Annie and Shirley decide to embarrass Señor Chang out of concern for Pierce and Troy.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm

Galentine’s Day: Leslie and her boyfriend Justin (Justin Theroux, Tropic Thunder) reunite her mother (Reed) with a former flame (Larroquette), and Andy’s band prepares to perform at a local senior’s center.

The Office | 9pm

Manager and Salesman: Newly arrived southern Sabre CEO Jo Bennett (Bates) has the office workers under her spell … until she announces the branch can’t have two managers at the same time, which means either Jim or Michael must return to their old salesman job. Elsewhere, Andy’s plans for Valentine’s Day don’t go as hoped.

30 Rock | 9:30pm

Ann Howard Shaw Day: Loneliness causes Liz to schedule a root canal for Valentine’s Day, which she soon regrets; Jenna is unhappy when her weird stalker stops stalking her; and Jack puts the moves on TV news host Avery Jessup (Banks).

Community, Parks and Recreation, The Office, and 30 Rock air Thursdays on NBC from 8pm to 10pm ET.

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NBC Sitcoms: Kathy Bates Visits ‘The Office’

NBC’s Thursday-night comedy lineup is all new on February 4.

The Office

Better yet, The Office features a special visit from Oscar-winning Misery star Kathy Bates.

Details for each comedy’s fresh episode follow.

Community | 8pm

Beginner Pottery: Another student’s talent causes Jeff to exert himself in pottery class, and Pierce invites Britta, Shirley, and Troy to his boating class.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm

Sweetums: Tropic Thunder star Justin Theroux reprises his role as Justin. Leslie attempts to derail a partnership between the Parks Department and a local snack manufacturer when she discovers how unhealthy the company’s products are.

The Office | 9pm

Sabre: It’s all about Sabre’s Dunder Mifflin takeover as Michael tries to get onboard with Sabre’s rules, and Andy and Erin put their heads together to compose a welcome tune for the newcomer, all while Erin waits for Andy to finally ask her on a date. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam have their sights very set on a certain daycare program.

30 Rock | 9:30pm

Verna: 3rd Rock from the Sun alumna Jan Hooks guest stars as the title Verna, who doubles as Jenna’s mother. Her daughter requests Jack’s assistance when she visits, as Liz and her new roommate Frank decide to help each other get over their respective bad habits.

Community, Parks and Recreation, The Office, and 30 Rock air Thursdays on NBC from 8pm to 10pm ET.

Photo: Mitchell Haaseth/NBC

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