Last Night on Late Night

The Daily Show examines the GOP’s last-ditch midterm fearmongering, including attack ads built around crime, socialism, and crude commentary about candidates’ bodies.

Jimmy Fallon mocks Trump’s repeated boasts about passing a cognitive test and Putin’s praise of Elon Musk as a “genius.” He places both stories in the frantic final days before the midterm elections.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump’s attacks on reporters, the hecklers disrupting his rallies, and Obama’s Cheesecake Factory joke about the White House. He frames the moments as a chaotic snapshot of the final days of the midterm campaign.

Seth Meyers mocks Trump’s continued obsession with Senator Jon Husted’s physique and riffs on the president’s Ohio rally rhetoric in the final days of the midterms.

Tracy Letts discusses I Play Rocky, a film about the making of Rocky rather than a Rocky movie itself. He also talks about improvisation and his extensive collection of films.

LL Cool J recalls helping bring hip-hop to Maine, his early rap names, and the evolution of his career. He also discusses the Rock the Bells Vegas residency and his long friendship with Jimmy Fallon.

Paul Bettany discusses VisionQuest, his new Marvel series, and the hazards of working on set, including the story of injuring his eye. He also talks about becoming an American citizen and his long path through the Marvel universe.

Rose Byrne discusses The Good Daughter and the character’s complicated family life. She also recounts an unexpected encounter with Derek Jeter and talks about moving between dramatic and comic roles.

Mel Robbins discusses a fake PEOPLE magazine cover she used to prank her family, her first pitch at Fenway Park, and advice that changed her life. She also talks about her podcast and book.

Christopher Lloyd reflects on meeting Princess Diana, visiting Cher’s bedroom, and turning 88. He also discusses his memoir, In My Own Time, and the roles that made him a lasting screen icon.

George Fouracres discusses Saturday Night Live UK, fighting to allow cursing on the show, and meeting Lorne Michaels for the first time. He also talks about the series’ second season and the challenge of bringing the format to the UK.

Veronika Slowikowska celebrates her birthday on The Tonight Show, talks about turning 31, and shares stories from growing up and joining her second season of Saturday Night Live.

Foo Fighters close their weeklong residency with “Baker Street,” a cover performed as a final musical number from the album Your Favorite Toy.