Last Night on Late Night

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.

Jimmy Kimmel salutes Stephen Colbert and his staff ahead of their final broadcast, then turns to Donald Trump’s attacks on fellow Republicans and his efforts to profit from the presidency. He also covers the administration’s latest controversies while arguing that Colbert’s influence and work will continue beyond CBS.

Seth Meyers stages a surprise inspection of his monologue writers, joking about the hundreds of discarded jokes produced each day and the absurd reasons some punchlines fail to make the show.

RuPaul promotes Stop That Train, a disaster-movie parody in which he plays the president trying to prevent a high-speed crash, and explains why he has no interest in running for real office. He also revisits his exuberant 1983 prom look, talks about DJing and Drag Race and reminisces about fronting the Atlanta band Wee Wee Pole.

Aubrey Plaza discusses co-creating and starring in the animated series Kevin, her Mafia Kittens project, and the unusual ways she approaches comedy. She also talks about asking Seth Meyers to help deliver her baby and her experiences at the WNBA draft.

Brendan Fraser confirms that another The Mummy film is moving forward and discusses reuniting the cast and preparing by riding Revenge of the Mummy.

Sarah Sherman promotes her HBO special Sarah Squirm Live in the Flesh and explains why making an audience uncomfortable puts her at ease. She recalls Paul McCartney pulling her mullet after the SNL finale, discusses baring herself in a Will Ferrell sketch and traces her grotesque humor to family pranks and the prosthetic eyeballs inherited from her grandmother.

Gaten Matarazzo discusses Pizza Movie, his Hulu comedy, and life after Stranger Things, including his plans to work more behind the camera. He also tells stories about trying to stay anonymous and making the film with friends.

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.

Dan Bucatinsky discusses The Comeback’s return and how the show’s satire now reflects artificial intelligence, celebrity culture, and changing television production. He also talks about working with the series’ cast and executive-producing the revival.

Ecca Vandal makes her U.S. television debut with “Cruising to Self Soothe” from her album Looking for People to Unfollow.