Fortunately, there are a group of superhumans who possess the ability to put everything in perspective and make the world seem sane again.

They’re called comedians and there are plenty on this week’s schedule, including Eugene Mirman, Jo Koy, Ricky Gervais, Caroline Rhea, Rita Rudner and Chelsea Handler.

Wednesday, July 16

Rush – “The Colbert Report”

Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Loni Love – “Chelsea Lately”

Neil Young, The Hold Steady – “Late Show with David Letterman”

Gavin Rossdale – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”

Eugene Mirman – “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”

Nick Lachey, Nas – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre – “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”

Fat Joe – “Last Call with Carson Daly” – rerun

Thursday, July 17

Randy Travis – “Live with Regis and Kelly”

Jewel – “The Tavis Smiley Show” – rerun

Jo Koy, Natasha Legerro – “Chelsea Lately” – rerun

Ricky Gervais – “The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos” – rerun

Ricky Gervais – “Late Show with David Letterman”

Coldplay – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”

Caroline Rhea, Dr. Dog – “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”

Justin Timberlake, Cool Kids – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Rita Rudner – “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”

Chelsea Handler, Serj Tankian – “Last Call with Carson Daly” – rerun

Friday, July 18

Miley Cyrus – “Good Morning America”

Natasha Bedingfield – NBC’s “Today” Show

Wyclef Jean – “The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos” – rerun

Demi Lovato, OneRepublic – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”

The Steeldrivers – “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”

Minus the Bear – “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

Josh Kelley – “Last Call with Carson Daly” – rerun

Saturday, July 19

Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket – “Austin City Limits” – rerun

Panic at the Disco – “Saturday Night Live”