
The clip jokes about the ninth week of the war with Iran, oil-market speculation, and new political developments surrounding the conflict.
Monologues, interviews, and musical performances from the previous night.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Daily Show: Host: Desi Lydic · Guest: Marla Mindelle
Fallon: Mick Jagger, Brendan Fraser, Kate Mara, Trueno
Colbert: Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert
Kimmel: Steve Carell, Mike Tyson, the Avett Brothers, Mike Patton

The clip jokes about the ninth week of the war with Iran, oil-market speculation, and new political developments surrounding the conflict.

Jimmy Fallon jokes about Nurses Appreciation Day, President Trump’s plan to end the war with a one-page memo, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comments about Iran.

Stephen Colbert jokes about the May 6 news, including Iran’s response to the United States, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, and candy designed to resemble vaping products.

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Donald Trump’s threats toward Iran, attacks on the FDA and vaping policy, and the political fallout surrounding the administration.

Seth Meyers jokes about the Trump administration’s claims that the war with Iran is over, negotiations involving the Strait of Hormuz, and the shifting language used to describe the conflict.

Marla Mindelle discusses Titaníque, the Broadway musical that combines Céline Dion’s songs with a comic retelling of Titanic. She describes the show’s creation, Tony nominations, and the joy of building its exaggerated characters.

Sally Field discusses her new film Remarkably Bright Creatures, based on the bestselling book, and the octopus costar she worked alongside. She also recalls laughing so hard during a story that production had to stop and redo her makeup.
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Steve Carell discusses his first date, attending a Paul McCartney concert with his wife, and his role in the new series Rooster.

Maya Rudolph discusses making her Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! and the experience of returning to live performance. She also reflects on comedy, the Oscars, and the unusual early productions that shaped her career.
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Brendan Fraser confirms that another The Mummy film is moving forward and discusses reuniting the cast and preparing by riding Revenge of the Mummy.
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Mike Tyson discusses the Mike Tyson Invitational 2 and his work showcasing new fighters. He also reflects on his boxing career, psychedelics, and the celebrities who visit him in prison.

Michael Gandolfini discusses playing Daniel Blake in Daredevil: Born Again, now streaming on Disney+, and the experience of working with Charlie Cox and the Marvel cast.
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Kate Mara recalls that her first heartbreak was losing a Broadway audition for The Sound of Music, where she hoped to play Louisa but was considered too tall at 5 feet 2 inches. She also reflects on how returning to New York renewed her passion for theater.


Chris Stapleton performs “Living in the Promiseland” with Mickey Raphael on The Late Show.

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton perform “Disappearing.”