Last Night on Late Night

Seth Meyers covers Donald Trump’s planned medical checkup at Walter Reed, a Fort Knox gold inspection and an “under-babied” diagnosis from Dr. Oz. He then examines how the Iran war and rising inflation undercut Trump’s promises to lower the cost of energy, groceries and air travel.

Sigourney Weaver promotes Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, describing Colonel Ward’s mission, Pedro Pascal and the five puppeteers who made Grogu feel alive before offering her own Grogu impression. She also revisits Aliens and admits that James Cameron kept the first take of Ripley’s iconic “Get away from her” line despite her embarrassment over the delivery.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus promotes The Sheep Detectives, recalling that its talking-sheep premise initially sounded so absurd that she passed before the tender, funny script changed her mind. She kisses Stephen Colbert, advises him on ending The Late Show and finishes by delivering a blistering farewell roast in character as Veep’s Selina Meyer.

Jelly Roll promotes Beautifully Broken Comedy Night and describes learning stand-up pacing while preparing for the Netflix Is a Joke event. He jokes about losing nearly 300 pounds, recalls guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! and celebrates his daughter becoming prom queen. He also previews the Big Ass Stadium Tour and Little Ass Shed Tour and plans to lend a Grammy to Tennessee juvenile facilities.

Tiffany Haddish discusses her career and public profile, including her Sports Illustrated swimsuit appearance and recent acting work.

Paul Dano promotes The Wizard of the Kremlin, explaining how his media strategist character moves from avant-garde theater and reality television into Vladimir Putin’s political machine. He describes researching Russia after the fall of communism, frames the film as a study of complicity and warns that manufacturing chaos to consolidate power has parallels in contemporary American politics.

Andrew Rannells promotes season two of Deli Boys and the HBO film Miss You, Love You, describing the latter as a funny two-hander about grief with Allison Janney. He also says he would gladly return for any Girls movie, jokes about his mother treating his co-stars like acquaintances and trades critiques of childhood headshots with Jimmy Fallon.

Pedro Pascal promotes The Mandalorian and Grogu, discussing Din Djarin’s adopted relationship with Grogu, their new mission and his excitement over working with Sigourney Weaver. He also recalls being terrified during his first late-night appearance, admits he lied about appearing in Twin Peaks as a child and demonstrates the cello practice he did for the film.

Nicole Byer promotes Nicole Byer and Mystery Friends at the Netflix Is a Joke festival and explains why performing live remains exciting. She recounts returning to her New Jersey high school in search of a favorite spicy chicken sandwich, then describes a disastrous stay with her best friend at a sex hotel featuring a paper bath mat, overpowering bleach and all-night house music.

Josh Groban discusses working with his father and his musical influences, including his interest in covering Monty Python songs.

The Black Keys perform “You Got to Lose” on The Tonight Show.