
The monologue examines Trump’s prolonged war, his desire for public honors, and allegations surrounding Kash Patel, using the stories to question the administration’s judgment and credibility.
Monologues, interviews, and musical performances from the previous night.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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Kimmel · Rerun: Ringo Starr, Kal Penn, Bleachers
Seth Meyers · Rerun: Henry Winkler, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, Nicholas Christopher
Fallon · Rerun: Charlize Theron, Donnie Wahlberg, Morgan Neville, Ashley McBryde
Colbert · Rerun: Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, Jon Stewart

The monologue examines Trump’s prolonged war, his desire for public honors, and allegations surrounding Kash Patel, using the stories to question the administration’s judgment and credibility.

Seth Meyers catches up on weeks of political news, including Trump’s Iran threats and the administration’s escalating rhetoric, in a new A Closer Look.

Jimmy Fallon jokes about Donald Trump’s “naughty or nice” list for NATO allies, congressional reactions, and the latest political controversies.

Stephen Colbert jokes about Iran telling Donald Trump he is losing, rising condom prices, a penis-shaped cloud, and Kash Patel’s latest political problems.

Ringo Starr discusses watching Paul McCartney perform, the Beatles’ legacy, and the new Beatles films, while reflecting on Abbey Road and the band’s continuing influence.

Henry Winkler discusses his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm and his playful disagreement with Larry David, while reflecting on comedy, friendship, and his long career.
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Charlize Theron discusses Apex and the many snake handlers required while filming in Australia, where she encountered snakes around the production. She also talks about her children’s reactions to her work and the demands of making the action thriller.
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Pete Buttigieg discusses how America’s role in the world has diminished under Donald Trump and reflects on his early political experiences and foreign-policy concerns.
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Kal Penn discusses another Harold & Kumar movie and his new pot-themed documentary series on Hulu, along with the unusual experiences that shaped the projects.

Lea Michele discusses the Broadway production of Chess and how she and her castmates developed their characters through the show’s music and relationships.
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Donnie Wahlberg discusses starring in and executive producing Boston Blue, which airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+. He also talks about New Kids on the Block and wanting to see Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg together on the show.
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Andy Serkis discusses his long-held ambition to bring George Orwell’s Animal Farm to the screen and the creative challenges of adapting the novel.

Morgan Neville discusses Lorne, his documentary about Lorne Michaels, and the challenge of filming an inscrutable subject who kept disappearing during production. He reflects on following Michaels around the building and turning that access into a portrait of his creative process.


Ashley McBryde performs “What If We Don’t?” from her upcoming album Wild on The Tonight Show.