ABC Counts Down to OSCAR Sunday with Special Week-Long Programming

Leading up to the 89th Oscars, ABC is getting viewers ready for the biggest night in Hollywood by featuring a marathon of "Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars" and Oscar-themed episodes of "Speechless," "Good Morning America" and "The Chew."

A best of marathon of "Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars" specials will kick things off and air every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST, the week of February 20-24. "Speechless" will air an original Oscars-themed episode Wednesday, February 22, at 8:30-9:00 p.m. EST. "Good Morning America" will have Robin Roberts and Lara Spencer reporting live from Los Angeles and special sit-down interview with Jimmy Kimmel. Finally, "The Chew" will get viewers ready for Oscar Sunday with a fun-filled episode featuring ideas for the perfect Oscar party and their predictions on the night's biggest winners on Friday, February 24, at 1:00 p.m. EST, 12:00 p.m. PST; check local listings.

Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live Sunday, February 26, on The ABC Television Network, at 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST.

Following are the episodes scheduled to air:

"Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars"
Monday, February 20 (OAD: 3/7/2010)
1. Robert Downey Jr. 2. Keith Urban and "Handsome Men's Club" comedy bit featuring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey

Tuesday, February 21 (OAD: 2/27/2011)
1. Tom Hanks 2. CeeLo Green and Oscar winner Tom Hanks in "Toddlers in Tiaras" comedy bit

Wednesday, February 22 (OAD: 2/26/2012)
1. Oprah Winfrey 2. Coldplay, Jimmy pitches OWN show ideas to Oprah and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" comedy bit "Movie: The Movie" featuring Oscar winners: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, George Clooney, Christoph Waltz, Charlize Theron and Matt Damon

Thursday, February 23 (OAD: 2/22/2015)
1. John Travolta and "The Kimmel School of Perfect Acting" parts 1 & 2 featuring Oscar winners Eddie Redmayne, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Bridges, Lupita Nyong'o, Sean Penn and Matt Damon

Friday, February 24 (OAD: 2/28/2016)
1. Ben Affleck 2. Matt Damon and "Trumped" featuring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick

"Speechless"
Wednesday, February 22 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST)
"O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY"- When the Dimeos throw their annual Oscar party with other special-needs families, Maya feels threatened by new mom Becca, who seems a little too perfect. Meanwhile, Jimmy encourages the fathers at the party to let loose while Ray tries to impress a girl by pretending to be someone he is not, on "Speechless."

"Good Morning America"
Friday, February 24 (7:00-9:00 a.m. EST)
Robin Roberts and Lara Spencer report live from Los Angeles; plus ABC News' TJ Holmes sits down with Jimmy Kimmel about hosting the Oscars; PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly's Editorial Director Jess Cagle and Marie Claire's Creative Director and "Project Runway's" Nina Garcia with all the red carpet predictions and trends to watch; celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.

"The Chew"
Friday, February 24 (1:00 p.m. EST, 12:00 p.m. PST; check local listings)
"Oscar Extravaganza" with recipes for awards-worthy treats at your viewing party; Guest is Bradley Whitford ("Get Out"); the show bestows its own awards, "The Chewies."

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