Late night thins out considerably this week, with NBC’s entire lineup—The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Saturday Night Live—all dark, along with The Daily Show, Real Time with Bill Maher, and Last Week Tonight. That leaves Jimmy Kimmel Live! as the only traditional broadcast network late-night talker airing new episodes this week.
Elsewhere in late night, Andy Cohen is still in originals, as are Saturday Night Live UK and the first half hour of Byron Allen’s two CBS late-night shows.
Here’s who’s on and off the week of October 12, 2026:
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On. Jimmy Kimmel is scheduled to air four new episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week. Josh Brolin, William Shatner, and Brad Paisley lead off Monday, followed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Kate Berlant on Tuesday. Adam Brody, Tom Rhys Harries, and musical guest Matchbox Twenty visit Wednesday, with Kim Kardashian and Judd Apatow closing out the week Thursday. Adryon de León is scheduled to sit in with The Cletones throughout the week.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Gone. Jimmy Fallon is off this week, as NBC’s late-night lineup goes dark. The Tonight Show is scheduled to return Monday, October 19.
Comics Unleashed
On, with an asterisk. Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen continues with first-run episodes in the first half hour of CBS’ late-night block Monday through Thursday, while the show’s second half hour remains in repeats.
This week’s comics include Nora Lynch, Brent Weinbach, Andrew Michaan, Leonard Ouzts, Kristen Toomey, Gary Michael Anderson, Adam Pasi, Hormoz Rashidi, Ana Jukic, John Novosad, Janesh Rahlan, DC Ervin, Christine Little, Scott Wood, Wellington Ojukwu, and Taylor Williamson.
Funny You Should Ask
On, with an asterisk. Funny You Should Ask is also airing first-run episodes in the first half hour of CBS’ late-night block Monday through Thursday, while its second half hour remains in repeats. Guests this week include Jamie Kennedy, Sheryl Underwood, Brad Williams, Byron Allen, Natasha Leggero, and Tommy Davidson.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Gone. Seth Meyers is off this week along with the rest of NBC’s late-night shows. Late Night is scheduled to return Monday, October 19.
Nightline
On. ABC’s late-night newsmagazine is scheduled to continue airing new episodes this week.
The Daily Show
Gone. The Daily Show is taking a one-week break.
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
On. Andy Cohen is keeping the Bravo clubhouse open this week, with new editions of Watch What Happens Live scheduled Monday through Thursday. James McAvoy and Peter Krause lead off Monday, followed by Craig Conover and Daisy Toye on Tuesday. Meredith Marks and Ziwe visit Wednesday, with Gary Janetti and Tamra Judge closing out the week Thursday.
Gutfeld!
On. Gutfeld! is scheduled to continue with new episodes this week.
Real Time with Bill Maher
Gone. Bill Maher is off this week, with no new episode of Real Time scheduled for Friday.
Have I Got News For You
On. CNN’s Have I Got News For You is scheduled to continue with a new episode Saturday. Guests are typically announced midweek.
Saturday Night Live UK
On. Saturday Night Live UK is keeping the lights on while its American counterpart sits out the week, with James Norton hosting and The Streets serving as musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
Gone. Saturday Night Live is off this week as it begins a two-week break. The show is scheduled to return October 31.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Gone. John Oliver is off this week, with no new episode of Last Week Tonight scheduled for Sunday. The show returns on October 25.
Visit our lineups area for updated guest listings for all the late-night shows and subscribe to our daily newsletter to receive stories like this in your inbox.
