Last week, Jimmy Kimmel had traditional late night almost entirely to himself, as Fallon, Seth Meyers, and The Daily Show all took a one-week break. This week, the shoe is on the other foot: Jimmy Kimmel Live! is in repeats, while Fallon, Meyers, and The Daily Show are all back with new episodes.
Elsehere in late night, Bill Maher and John Oliver also return from breaks, while Saturday Night Live UK wraps the first half of its inaugural season.
Here’s who’s on and off the week of October 19, 2026:
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Gone. Jimmy Kimmel is taking his first week off since Labor Day, with Jimmy Kimmel Live! repeating its full week of Brooklyn shows from late September.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On. Jimmy Fallon returns from a one-week break with four new episodes of The Tonight Show. Chris Pratt, Andy Cohen, and Joanne McNally lead off Monday, followed by Sacha Baron Cohen, KJ Apa, and Beck on Tuesday. Josh Charles and Queens of the Stone Age visit Wednesday, with Kristen Bell and Joe Manganiello closing out the week Thursday.
Comics Unleashed
Gone. Both half hours of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen are in repeats this week.
Funny You Should Ask
Gone. Funny You Should Ask is also airing repeats in both of its half hours this week.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
On. Seth Meyers is back from a one-week break with four new episodes of Late Night. Jenna Ortega and Ina Garten visit Monday, followed by Quinta Brunson, Stephen Graham, and Owen Thiele on Tuesday. Liam Neeson and Kate Berlant are set for Wednesday, with Helen Mirren and John Turturro closing out the week Thursday.
Nightline
On. ABC’s late-night newsmagazine is scheduled to continue airing new episodes this week.
The Daily Show
On. The Daily Show returns from its one-week break 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 this week. Rainbeau de Roos and Arden Myrin visit Monday, followed by Lisa Vanderpump and Blake Griffin on Tuesday. Whitney Rose and Britani Bateman are set for Wednesday, with Jennifer Pedranti and Heather McMahan closing out the week Thursday.
Gutfeld!
On. Gutfeld! is scheduled to continue with new episodes this week.
Real Time with Bill Maher
On. Bill Maher returns from a week off with a new episode of Real Time Friday night. The episode comes eight days after Maher joined President Trump for dinner at the White House, making whatever Maher has to say about the evening something to watch 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.
Saturday Night Live UK
On. Saturday Night Live UK reaches the halfway point of its second season this weekend, with Cynthia Erivo hosting and Blossoms serving as musical guest. The episode is the last of the season’s first six-episode run, with another six episodes set to follow in early 2027.
Saturday Night Live
Gone. Saturday Night Live remains off for a second consecutive week. The show is scheduled to return October 31.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
On. John Oliver returns from a week off with a new episode of Last Week Tonight scheduled for Sunday.
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