The Today Show: Kate McKinnon, Jimmie Johnson (NBC Mon Sept. 30)

The Today Show

On Monday, September 30, The Today Show on NBC starts with Craig Melvin playing golf with the Baltimore Ravens in “Inside the Game.”

Kate McKinnon will discuss her latest projects, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies and Mad Science. Melissa Garcia will present fall fashion tips in “Target Shop This List,” and viewers can kick off the Start TODAY October Walking Challenge.

The 9-10 a.m. hour features segments like “TODAY’s Checklist,” helping viewers navigate rising insurance costs, and a catch-up with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson.

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Mark Ellwood will share top destinations for leaf-peeping trips, and Meghan McFerran will lead a no-jump, low-impact dance cardio session. Hanson will perform as part of the Citi Concert Series.

Plus what’s happening the rest of this week on the show.

Tuesday’s highlights include Ina Garten and Mariska Hargitay, while Wednesday features insights into the changing dating scene and breast cancer vaccine trials.

Thursday brings a special “Tonightmares” segment with Jimmy Fallon, and Friday covers NFL global expansion and fall health concerns with various celebrity appearances throughout the week.

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NBC’s The Today Show airs Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m.

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