Late night remains in full swing this week, with one show going bigger than usual: Jimmy Kimmel Live! is setting up shop in Brooklyn for a full week of New York shows, including a rare first-run Friday night episode.
Elsewhere, Byron Allen is set to celebrate 20 years of Comics Unleashed, Have I Got News For You returns from a quick one-week break, and Saturday Night Live rolls into its second show of the season.
Here’s who’s on and off the week of September 28, 2026:
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On, from Brooklyn. Jimmy Kimmel is back in New York this week, with Jimmy Kimmel Live! airing new Brooklyn episodes all week—including a rare fresh Friday show.
Pete Davidson, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and musical guest TV on the Radio lead off the week Monday, followed by Howard Stern, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, and musical guests Springsteen and Morello on Tuesday. Billy Crystal, Mahershala Ali, and musical guest De La Soul visit Wednesday, with John Oliver, Seth Meyers, and Robby Hoffman set for Thursday. Friday’s show will feature Paul McCartney, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and musical guest Goose.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On, but short a night. Jimmy Fallon got an early start this week with a special Sunday night edition of The Tonight Show following Sunday Night Football, so he’ll be taking Thursday off.
Fallon’s regular week begins Monday with Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, and musical guest Gracie Abrams, followed by Hailee Steinfeld, Daniel Kaluuya, and musical guest Magnus Ferrell on Tuesday. Anne Hathaway, Riz Ahmed, and musical guest Alex Warren close out the week Wednesday.
Comics Unleashed
On. Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen gets a rare primetime showcase Tuesday night, as CBS airs a two-hour anniversary special celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary. The show will also continue with first-run episodes Monday through Thursday in the first half-hour of CBS’ late-night block. This week’s comics include Luenell, CJ Marrinan, Michael Turner, Keegan Tindall, Maddy Kelly, Eagle Witt, Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar, Ophira Eisenberg, Nicky Paris, Reg Thomas, Chris Strait, Jena Friedman, Trixx, David Drake, and Dave Konig.
Funny You Should Ask
On. Funny You Should Ask is also airing first-run episodes in its first half hour. Guests this week include Jamie Kennedy, Sheryl Underwood, Brad Williams, Byron Allen, Natasha Leggero, Tommy Davidson, Gary Owen, and Caroline Rhea. (Both of Allen’s CBS late-night shows air repeats in their second half hour.)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
On. Seth Meyers is new Monday through Thursday with four fresh episodes of Late Night. Kate McKinnon and Christopher Abbott lead off Monday, followed by Rachel Maddow, Eric Idle, and Danny Meyer on Tuesday. Florence Pugh and Ms. Pat visit Wednesday, with Dakota Johnson and Mike Tomlin 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 is slated to continue with new episodes Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central.
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. Jeff Lewis and Joe Bradley lead off Monday, followed by Hailey Glassman and Sai De Silva on Tuesday. Mary Cosby and Ricki Lake visit Wednesday, with Billie Lourd and Leslie Grossman closing out the week Thursday.
Gutfeld!
On. Gutfeld! is scheduled to continue with new episodes this week.
Have I Got News For You
On. CNN’s Have I Got News For You returns from its one-week hiatus with a new episode Saturday. The show’s guests are typically announced mid-week.
Saturday Night Live UK
Gone. Saturday Night Live UK is taking a one-week hiatus. The show is scheduled to return October 10.
Real Time with Bill Maher
On. Bill Maher is scheduled to continue with a new episode of Real Time this Friday.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
On. John Oliver is also on deck this weekend, with a new episode of Last Week Tonight scheduled for Sunday.
Saturday Night Live
On. Saturday Night Live continues Season 52 this weekend, with Dakota Johnson hosting and Turnstile serving as musical guest.
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