Melora Diane Hardin Jackson is an American actress and singer best known for her roles as Jan Levinson on NBC's The Office, Trudy Monk on USA Network's Monk, and Tammy Cashman on Amazon Prime Video's Transparent, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She starred as magazine editor-in-chief Jacqueline Carlyle on the Freeform comedy-drama The Bold Type, which aired from June 2017 to June 2021.
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A Million Little Things (2018)
Guest starring as Patricia Bloom
(7 episodes)
- Episode 4x19: Out of Hiding (May 11, 2022)
- Episode 4x18: Slipping (May 4, 2022)
- Episode 2x18: Mothers & Daughters (Mar 19, 2020) [Uncredited]
- Episode 2x04: The Perfect Storm (Oct 17, 2019)
- Episode 2x03: Mixed Signals (Oct 10, 2019)
- Episode 2x02: Grand Canyon (Oct 3, 2019)
- Episode 1x16: The Rosary (Feb 21, 2019)
The Bold Type (2017)
Starring as Jacqueline Carlyle
(52 episodes)
- Episode 5x06: I Expect You to Have Adventures (Jun 30, 2021)
- Episode 5x05: Don't Turn Away (Jun 23, 2021)
- Episode 5x04: Day Trippers (Jun 16, 2021)
- Episode 5x03: Rolling into the Future (Jun 9, 2021)
- Episode 5x02: The Crossover (Jun 2, 2021)
- Episode 5x01: Trust Fall (May 26, 2021)
- Episode 4x16: Not Far from the Tree (Jul 16, 2020)
- Episode 4x15: Love (Jul 9, 2020)
- Episode 4x14: The Truth Will Set You Free (Jul 2, 2020)
- Episode 4x13: Lost (Jun 25, 2020)
- Episode 4x12: Snow Day (Jun 18, 2020)
- Episode 4x11: Leveling Up (Jun 11, 2020)
- Episode 4x10: Some Kind of Wonderful (Mar 26, 2020)
- Episode 4x09: 5, 6, 7, 8 (Mar 19, 2020)
- Episode 4x08: Stardust (Mar 12, 2020)
- Episode 4x07: The Space Between (Mar 5, 2020)
- Episode 4x06: To Peg or Not to Peg (Feb 27, 2020)
- Episode 4x05: Tearing Down the Donut Wall (Feb 20, 2020)
- Episode 4x04: Babes in Toyland (Feb 13, 2020)
- Episode 4x03: Marathon (Feb 6, 2020)
- Episode 4x02: #Scarlet (Jan 30, 2020)
- Episode 4x01: Legends of the Fall Issue (Jan 23, 2020)
- Episode 3x10: Breaking Through the Noise (Jun 11, 2019)
- Episode 3x09: Final Push (Jun 4, 2019)
- Episode 3x08: Revival (May 28, 2019)
- Episode 3x07: Mixed Messages (May 21, 2019)
- Episode 3x06: #TBT (May 14, 2019)
- Episode 3x05: Technical Difficulties (May 7, 2019)
- Episode 3x04: The Deep End (Apr 30, 2019)
- Episode 3x03: Stroke of Genius (Apr 23, 2019)
- Episode 3x02: Plus It Up (Apr 16, 2019)
- Episode 3x01: The New Normal (Apr 9, 2019)
- Episode 2x10: We'll Always Have Paris (Aug 7, 2018)
- Episode 2x09: Trippin (Jul 31, 2018)
- Episode 2x08: Plan B (Jul 24, 2018)
- Episode 2x07: Betsy (Jul 17, 2018)
- Episode 2x06: The Domino Effect (Jul 10, 2018)
- Episode 2x05: Stride of Pride (Jul 3, 2018)
- Episode 2x04: OMG (Jun 26, 2018)
- Episode 2x03: The Scarlet Letter (Jun 19, 2018)
- Episode 2x02: Rose Colored Glasses (Jun 12, 2018)
- Episode 2x01: Feminist Army (Jun 12, 2018)
- Episode 1x10: Carry the Weight (Sep 5, 2017)
- Episode 1x09: Before Tequila Sunrise (Aug 29, 2017)
- Episode 1x08: The End of the Beginning (Aug 22, 2017)
- Episode 1x07: Three Girls in a Tub (Aug 15, 2017)
- Episode 1x06: The Breast Issue (Aug 8, 2017)
- Episode 1x05: No Feminism in the Champagne Room (Aug 1, 2017)
- Episode 1x04: If You Can't Do It with Feeling (Jul 25, 2017)
- Episode 1x03: The Woman Behind the Clothes (Jul 18, 2017)
- Episode 1x02: O Hell No (Jul 11, 2017)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Jun 20, 2017)
Celebrity Family Feud (2015)
Guest starring as Melora Hardin
- Episode 6x03: The Bold Type vs. RuPaul's Drag Race (Jun 14, 2020)
The Blacklist (2013)
Guest starring as Isabella Stone
(2 episodes)
- Episode 4x14: The Architect (No. 107) (Feb 16, 2017)
- Episode 4x13: Isabella Stone (No. 34) (Feb 9, 2017)
Wedding Band (2012)
Starring as Roxie Rutherford
(9 episodes)
- Episode 1x10: End of the World as We Know It (Jan 19, 2013)
- Episode 1x09: Personal Universe (Jan 12, 2013)
- Episode 1x07: I Don't Wanna Grow Up (Dec 22, 2012)
- Episode 1x06: We Are Family (Dec 15, 2012)
- Episode 1x05: Get Down on It (Dec 8, 2012)
- Episode 1x04: Time of My Life (Dec 1, 2012)
- Episode 1x03: Don't Forget About Me (Nov 24, 2012)
- Episode 1x02: I Love College (Nov 17, 2012)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Nov 10, 2012)
Scandal (2012)
Guest starring as Shelley Meyers
- Episode 3x04: Say Hello to My Little Friend (Oct 24, 2013)
Falling Skies (2011)
Guest starring as Katie Marshall
(2 episodes)
- Episode 5x08: Stalag 14th Virginia (Aug 16, 2015)
- Episode 5x07: Everybody Has Their Reasons (Aug 9, 2015)
Outlaw (2010)
Guest starring as Claire Sax
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x03: In Re: Jessica Davis (Oct 1, 2010)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Sep 15, 2010)
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Guest starring as Melora Hardin
(11 episodes)
- Episode 30x11: Finale (Nov 22, 2021)
- Episode 30x10: Semi-Finals (Nov 15, 2021)
- Episode 30x09: Janet Jackson Night (Nov 8, 2021)
- Episode 30x08: Queen Night (Nov 1, 2021)
- Episode 30x07: Horror Night (Oct 25, 2021)
- Episode 30x06: Grease Night (Oct 18, 2021)
- Episode 30x05: Disney Week: Villains Night (Oct 12, 2021)
- Episode 30x04: Disney Week: Heroes Night (Oct 11, 2021)
- Episode 30x03: Britney Night (Oct 4, 2021)
- Episode 30x02: First Elimination (Sep 27, 2021)
- Episode 30x01: Season 30 Premiere (Sep 20, 2021)
The Office (2005)
Starring as Jan Levinson
(33 episodes)
- Episode 5x04: Baby Shower (Oct 16, 2008)
- Episode 5x01: Weight Loss (1) (Sep 25, 2008)
- Episode 4x19: Goodbye, Toby (2) (May 15, 2008)
- Episode 4x14: Chair Model (Apr 17, 2008)
- Episode 4x13: Dinner Party (Apr 10, 2008)
- Episode 4x12: The Deposition (Nov 15, 2007)
- Episode 4x08: Money (2) (Oct 18, 2007)
- Episode 4x07: Money (1) (Oct 18, 2007)
- Episode 4x05: Launch Party (1) (Oct 11, 2007)
- Episode 4x03: Dunder Mifflin Infinity (1) (Oct 4, 2007)
- Episode 4x02: Fun Run (2) (Sep 27, 2007)
- Episode 3x25: The Job (2) (May 17, 2007)
- Episode 3x24: The Job (1) (May 17, 2007)
- Episode 3x22: Women's Appreciation (May 3, 2007)
- Episode 3x19: The Negotiation (Apr 5, 2007)
- Episode 3x18: Cocktails (Feb 22, 2007)
- Episode 3x15: Ben Franklin (Feb 1, 2007)
- Episode 3x13: Traveling Salesmen (Jan 11, 2007)
- Episode 3x12: Back from Vacation (Jan 4, 2007)
- Episode 3x11: A Benihana Christmas (2) (Dec 14, 2006)
- Episode 3x09: The Convict (Nov 30, 2006)
- Episode 3x08: The Merger (Nov 16, 2006)
- Episode 3x07: Branch Closing (Nov 9, 2006)
- Episode 3x05: Initiation (Oct 19, 2006)
- Episode 3x04: Grief Counseling (Oct 12, 2006)
- Episode 3x03: The Coup (Oct 5, 2006)
- Episode 3x02: The Convention (Sep 28, 2006)
- Episode 3x01: Gay Witch Hunt (Sep 21, 2006)
- Episode 2x22: Casino Night (May 11, 2006)
- Episode 2x21: Conflict Resolution (May 4, 2006)
- Episode 2x19: Michael's Birthday (Mar 30, 2006)
- Episode 2x16: Valentine's Day (Feb 9, 2006)
- Episode 2x15: Boys and Girls (Feb 2, 2006)
Guest starring as Jan Levinson
(11 episodes)
- Episode 9x15: Couples Discount (Feb 7, 2013)
- Episode 9x07: The Whale (Nov 15, 2012)
- Episode 7x17: Threat Level Midnight (Feb 17, 2011) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 7x04: Sex Ed (Oct 14, 2010)
- Episode 2x08: Performance Review (Nov 15, 2005)
- Episode 2x07: The Client (Nov 8, 2005)
- Episode 2x02: Sexual Harassment (Sep 27, 2005)
- Episode 2x01: The Dundies (Sep 20, 2005)
- Episode 1x06: Hot Girl (Apr 26, 2005)
- Episode 1x03: Health Care (Apr 5, 2005)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Mar 24, 2005)
Monk (2002)
Starring as Trudy Anne Monk
- Episode S08 Special: Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie (Dec 8, 2023)
Guest starring as Trudy Anne Monk
(10 episodes)
- Episode 8x16: Mr. Monk and the End (2) (Dec 4, 2009)
- Episode 8x15: Mr. Monk and the End (1) (Nov 27, 2009)
- Episode 7x07: Mr. Monk's 100th Case (Sep 5, 2008)
- Episode 6x16: Mr. Monk is on the Run (2) (Feb 22, 2008)
- Episode 6x15: Mr. Monk is on the Run (1) (Feb 15, 2008)
- Episode 5x13: Mr. Monk is on the Air (Feb 2, 2007)
- Episode 4x06: Mr. Monk and Mrs. Monk (Aug 12, 2005)
- Episode 3x11: Mr. Monk vs. the Cobra (Jan 28, 2005)
- Episode 3x09: Mr. Monk Takes His Medicine (Aug 20, 2004)
- Episode 3x08: Mr. Monk and the Game Show (Aug 13, 2004)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Guest starring as Sports Book Manager
- Episode 5x16: Big Middle (Feb 24, 2005)
Caroline in the City (1995)
Guest starring as Beth
- Episode 1x22: Caroline and the Bridesmaids (May 9, 1996)
Touched by an Angel (1994)
Guest starring as Elizabeth Chamberlain
- Episode 2x09: The Big Bang (Nov 25, 1995)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
Guest starring as Molly Flynn
- Episode 2x06: Operation Blackout (Oct 30, 1994)
Quantum Leap (1989)
Guest starring as Abigail Fuller
(2 episodes)
- Episode 5x09: Trilogy Part III (The Last Door) - July 28, 1978 (Nov 24, 1992)
- Episode 5x08: Trilogy Part II (For Your Love) - June 14, 1966 (Nov 24, 1992)
Magnum P.I. (1980)
Guest starring as Nancy Perkins
- Episode 4x02: Luther Gillis: File #521 (Oct 6, 1983)
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Guest starring as Emily Morehouse
- Episode 2x22: Skin Deep or True Blue (a.k.a.) Guess Who? (Feb 20, 1980)
The Love Boat (1977)
Guest starring as Courtney Chenault
- Episode 2x14: Julie Falls Hard / Double Wedding / The Dummies (Dec 16, 1978) [Co-Star]
Thunder (1977)
Starring as Cindy Prescott
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x09: Thunder and the Mountain Lion (2) (Nov 5, 1977)
- Episode 1x08: Thunder and the Mountain Lion (1) (Oct 29, 1977)
Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Guest starring as Belinda Stevens
(2 episodes)
- Episode 8x02: The Reincarnation of Nellie (2) (Oct 12, 1981) [Co-Star]
- Episode 8x01: The Reincarnation of Nellie (1) (Oct 5, 1981) [Co-Star]
Guest starring as Michele Pierson
- Episode S09 Special: Look Back to Yesterday (Dec 12, 1983)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as Melora Hardin
- Episode 1989-03-29: The 61st Annual Academy Awards (Mar 29, 1989)