Late night is back at nearly full strength this week. Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns from repeats, Saturday Night Live is back from its two-week break, and the first half hours of both of Byron Allen CBS shows are back in originals, joining Fallon, Seth Meyers, The Daily Show, Andy Cohen, Bill Maher, and John Oliver.
Here’s who’s on and off the week of October 26, 2026:
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On. Foo Fighters are settling in for a four-night residency on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, as Jimmy Kimmel returns from his first week off since Labor Day. Foo frontman Dave Grohl and Connie Britton will sit down with Kimmel Monday, followed by Owen Wilson and Gabourey Sidibe on Tuesday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Emma Roberts visit Wednesday, with Paul Bettany and Christopher Lloyd closing out the week Thursday. Nayanna Holley is scheduled to sit in with The Cletones throughout the week.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On. Jimmy Fallon continues with four new episodes of The Tonight Show. Billy Crystal, Joe Keery, and St. Vincent visit Monday, followed by Parker Posey, Nicholas Galitzine, and Dominic Fike on Tuesday. Jamie Lee Curtis and Jamie Campbell Bower are set for Wednesday, with LL Cool J, Mel Robbins, Veronika Slowikowska (making her late-night talk debut), and Shin Lim closing out the week Thursday.
Comics Unleashed
On, with an asterisk. Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen returns to first-run episodes in the first half hour of CBS’ late-night block Monday through Thursday, while its second half hour remains in repeats.
This week’s comics include Olga Namer, Donnivin Jordan, Harland Williams, Francisco Ramos, Sally Mullins, Martin Urbano, Mike E. Winfield, Jamie Kennedy, Faith Ladzinski, Adam Hunter, Rob Haze, Monty Franklin, Natasha Chandel, Joe Fox, Drew Landry, and John Wing. Friday’s first half hour is a repeat featuring Chaunté Wayans, Hugh Fink, Heath Harmison, and Austin Kress.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
On. Seth Meyers is new Monday through Thursday with four fresh episodes of Late Night. Liev Schreiber and Morgan Spector visit Monday, followed by Bowen Yang, Bradley Whitford, and Jessica Tarlov on Tuesday. Sharon Horgan and Justin Hartley are set for Wednesday, with George Fouracres closing out the week Thursday. Friday’s episode is a repeat of the October 20 show featuring Quinta Brunson, Stephen Graham, and Owen Thiele.
Nightline
On. ABC’s late-night newsmagazine is scheduled to continue airing new episodes this week.
Funny You Should Ask
On. Funny You Should Ask is also back with first-run episodes in its first half hour Monday through Thursday, while its second half hour remains in repeats. This week’s panel includes Jamie Kennedy, Loni Love, Adam Carolla, Byron Allen, Michelle Collins, and Gary Owen. Friday’s first half hour is a repeat featuring Kennedy, Sheryl Underwood, Brad Williams, Allen, Natasha Leggero, and Tommy Davidson.
The Daily Show
On. The Daily Show continues with new episodes Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central.
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
On. Andy Cohen is back with four new editions of Watch What Happens Live, including three themed shows taped at Bravo Fan Fest. Monday brings WWHL at Bravo Fan Fest: Charmers & Captains, followed by NYC Ya In Charleston on Tuesday and Legends, Newbies, & Snowflakes on Wednesday. Vicki Gunvalson and Isaac Mizrahi return the show to its regular format Thursday.
Gutfeld!
On. Gutfeld! is scheduled to continue with new episodes this week.
Real Time with Bill Maher
On. Bill Maher is scheduled to continue with a new episode of Real Time Friday night.
Have I Got News For You
On. CNN’s Have I Got News For You is scheduled to continue with a new episode Saturday.
Saturday Night Live UK
Gone. Saturday Night Live UK is off after wrapping the first six episodes of its inaugural season last weekend. The show is set to return with six more episodes in early 2027.
Saturday Night Live
On. Saturday Night Live returns this weekend after a two-week break with a special Halloween episode hosted by Obsession star Inde Navarrette with musical guest Gracie Abrams.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
On. John Oliver is scheduled to continue with a new episode of Last Week Tonight Sunday.
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