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Janelle James (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Team Coco | February 11, 2026



Actress, writer, and comedian Janelle James feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Janelle sits down with Conan to discuss her breakout role as Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary, falling in with a crowd of all-star comics, and her family’s unexpected reaction to her TV stardom. Plus, Conan, Matt, and Sona offer wise words to a distracted student as they Review the Reviewers.

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ABOUT CONAN O’BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND
Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way. Watch highlights of Conan, Sona Movsesian and Matt Gourley chatting with celebrities and meeting fans, along with special segments like “Review the Reviewers” and “Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums.”

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0:00 – Janelle James Feels…
0:22 – Conan’s Trip To Boston
9:33 – Incense In The Studio
14:18 – Janelle’s Early Hustles
20:52 – Janelle’s Start In Comedy
25:59 – Abbott Elementary
38:45 – Dealing With Fame
46:52 – Janelle’s New Pool
52:10 – Review the Reviewers

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  9. @lafufoo

    February 11, 2026 at 2:56 am

    I really do hope they become good friends after this. Janelle and Conan have such great respect and admiration for one another and you can tell they were very comfortable with each other

  11. @kmcg6444

    February 11, 2026 at 2:56 am

    I learned a lot in HS. I was a normal kid, and tried to dodge as much as possible, but even some of it got through. Even in my avoidance, I learned to navigate the social scene. I don't know why our generation has ALWAYS been so dismissive of the experience. Yes, kids are stupid and wasteful of the opportunities given them, but as adults that's your view?

  12. @TheSdtn

    February 11, 2026 at 2:56 am

    She sounds like she is having a really tough time adjusting to fame. I hope she is OK. I love her. She is definitely the best part of Abbot!

  17. @rts3618

    February 11, 2026 at 2:56 am

    I remember cracking up after seeing her major SPECIALs, then seemingly all of a sudden wondering where she went. Then all of a Abbot Elemetary happened ❤️

  20. @your.moment88

    February 11, 2026 at 2:56 am

    I can only imagine how exhausting it must be to have to be “on” when you just want to go to the store and are not performing. But people — who by now should be able to separate actors from their characters— expect you to play celebrity on the red carpet when all you’re trying to do is your own regularly people human stuff out in the world 😂. The older I’ve become — as Im not star struck — the more I realize that artists are people who have careers that happen to make them famous and they don’t owe us anything but their art and gifts, not their personal lives or time unless they want to share it. We can be appreciative without being intrusive. 😊 (Yes I am aware there are those who don’t mind or actively seek the celebrity thing, but for those who don’t just live yo life). 😊

  21. @InteractiveRootsProd

    February 11, 2026 at 2:56 am

    Janelle is such a talent, her character Ava is the reason I watch the show, she's hysterical and so wild, her energy keeps it entertaining tbh. It's so interesting to hear her creative journey.

  34. @fwfulton

    February 11, 2026 at 2:56 am

    Janelle, Only 5' 7", your screen Presence has you so much taller, I thought you were at least 5' 11" without heels. You are Gorgeous, and so wonderfully delightful on Abbot. All the Best for you and yours.

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