Last Night on Late Night

The Daily Show explains the Nvidia honey trap and a Chinese espionage scandal while also joking about the AI bubble, Pete Hegseth, and the week’s political and technological absurdities.

Jimmy Fallon mocks Trump’s claim that the midterms were rigged, revisits a C-SPAN call interrupted by a mystery woman’s giggles, and jokes about the White House’s strange response to the election.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump’s praise for Pete Hegseth, the MAGA faithful, and Melania’s new show, framing the latest White House spectacle as another day of political absurdity.

Jimmy Fallon introduces Things We Can All Agree On, a comic segment that searches for bipartisan consensus in absurd propositions such as redrawing congressional districts with straighter lines.

Kathryn Hahn discusses improvising with Nicolas Cage in Madden, her comedic instincts, and the collaborative energy behind the film while reflecting on the roles and directors that have shaped her work.

Jodie Foster discusses crazy superstitions, training with FBI agents, and playing a villain in Disney’s Hex, sharing stories from her long acting career and the new animated feature.

Timothy Olyphant discusses playing enemies with Owen Wilson in Stick, while Owen interrupts the interview and the two actors turn their onscreen rivalry and late-night chemistry into a comic exchange.

Skyler Gisondo reacts to becoming a viral meme and jokes about radiating peanut-allergy energy, discussing the image people transformed online and the strange experience of watching a personal photo become a recurring joke.

Andrew Scott discusses being a child actor, fans spotting him and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and his new movie Elsenor, including the excitement and pressure of returning to the screen in a major role.

Harper Steele recalls casting Seth in an SNL sketch with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, then discusses her work on Will & Harper and the new series The Good Daughter.

Donovan Mitchell discusses facing the Knicks again, his marriage to Coco Jones, and the pressure of basketball rivalry before playing an intense game of One-Cup Pong with Jimmy.

Tinashe performs “Popstar” and “Melatonin” from her album Popstar, pairing the songs’ sleek pop production with lyrics about nightlife, confidence, and life in Los Angeles.

Jesse Welles performs “The Nerd Reich,” a song from the album Masks Off, using sharp political lyrics and restless imagery to turn a solo performance into a pointed cultural critique.