Episodes
A Full Hour of A Closer Look
October 3, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump appearing in court for his civil fraud trial, the GOP's sham impeachment inquiry for Biden, Rudy Giuliani being sued by his ex-lawyer and more in an episode-long A Closer Look.
Tracy Morgan, Chris Hayes
October 4, 2023
Seth teams up with Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel for a brand-new Jokes Seth Can't Tell before speaking with guests Tracy Morgan and Chris Hayes.
Nick Offerman, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Jungle
October 5, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at House Republicans descending into chaos after ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy before speaking with guests Nick Offerman and Siobhan Fallon Hogan and welcoming musical guest Jungle.
Anne Hathaway, David Byrne
October 6, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans going at each other's throats after a small group of hardliners ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy before speaking with guests Anne Hathaway and David Byrne.
Amy Sedaris, Colin Quinn
October 10, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump endorsing Ohio congressman Jim Jordan as the next Speaker of the House before speaking with guests Amy Sedaris and Colin Quinn.
Bob Odenkirk, Marcello Hernández, Aparna Nancherla
October 11, 2023
Seth checks in with his monologue writers and holds a surprise inspection to review the quality of their jokes before speaking with guests Bob Odenkirk, Marcello Hernández and Aparna Nancherla.
Reba McEntire, Werner Herzog, Tom Odell
October 12, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans choosing Congressman Steve Scalise as nominee for Speaker of the House before speaking with guests Reba McEntire and Werner Herzog and welcoming musical guest Tom Odell.
Bowen Yang, Jason Blum
October 13, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at House Republicans defying Trump on a secret ballot to choose their next nominee for house speaker while the completely paralyzed chamber scrambles to get the votes together before speaking with guests Bowen Yang and Jason Blum.
Kelly Clarkson, Erin Andrews, Ryan Beatty
October 17, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans nominating Congressman Jim Jordan, a key player in the January 6 coup attempt, for House speaker and Trump getting hit with his second gag order before speaking with guests Kelly Clarkson and Erin Andrews and welcoming musical guest Ryan Beatty.
Josh Gad, Joe Pera, Ayesha Nurdjaja
October 18, 2023
Seth sizzles through a list of topics and fires sick burns at some deserving subjects, like rats and summer blockbusters, before speaking with guests Josh Gad and Joe Pera and getting a cooking lesson from chef Ayesha Nurdjaja.
Nathan Lane, Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo
October 19, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Jim Jordan, January 6 conspirator, losing a second bid to become House speaker, leaving Republicans in total chaos before speaking with guests Nathan Lane, Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo.
Billy Porter, Darren Aronofsky
October 20, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's former election lawyer Sidney Powell pleading guilty to election interference while Jim Jordan still lacks the votes to become House speaker before speaking with guests Billy Porter and Darren Aronofsky.
John Oliver, Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp
October 24, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at multiple co-defendants in one of Trump's criminal cases flipping on him by pleading guilty and agreeing to testify against him before speaking with guests John Oliver, Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp.
Nate Bargatze, Andrew Rannells, Jesmyn Ward
October 25, 2023
A "kindness" supporter in the audience interrupts the show to get Seth to lay off Florida Governor Ron DeSantis before Seth speaks with guests Nate Bargatze, Andrew Rannells and Jesmyn Ward.
Allison Williams, Fisher Stevens
October 26, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans finally electing a speaker of the House after three weeks of humiliating chaos before speaking with guests Allison Williams and Fisher Stevens.
Morgan Freeman, McKay Coppins
October 27, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump storming out of a Manhattan courtroom after being reprimanded by a judge for violating a gag order before speaking with guests Morgan Freeman and McKay Coppins.
David Duchovny, Reneé Rapp
October 31, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at a judge in one of Trump's January 6 criminal cases reinstating a partial gag order before speaking with guests David Duchovny and Reneé Rapp and welcoming Rapp for a musical performance.
Meg Ryan, Kaitlan Collins, Sarah Cooper
November 1, 2023
Seth reminisces about a simpler - albeit recent - time in Back in My Day before speaking with guests Meg Ryan, Kaitlan Collins and Sarah Cooper.
Henry Winkler, Brendan Hunt
November 2, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump's son testifying in the civil fraud trial that could cost the Trump family their entire business empire before speaking with guests Henry Winkler and Brendan Hunt.
Willie Geist, James Austin Johnson
November 3, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump Jr. testifying that he had virtually nothing to do with his own company's financial documents, despite personally signing them before speaking with guests Willie Geist and James Austin Johnson.
Jennifer Hudson, Matt Rogers
November 7, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump taking the stand today for an angry and combative appearance in his New York civil fraud trial before speaking with guests Jennifer Hudson and Matt Rogers.
Rachel Maddow, Jeff Tweedy, Ms. Pat
November 8, 2023
Late Night writer Amber Ruffin recaps what's happening in pop culture news before Seth speaks with guests Rachel Maddow, Jeff Tweedy and Ms. Pat.
Leslie Jones, Judd Apatow, Rett Madison
November 9, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans wallowing as presidential frontrunner Donald Trump faces more legal trouble and his daughter Ivanka takes the stand before speaking with guests Leslie Jones and Judd Apatow and welcoming Rett Madison for a musical performance.
Hilary Duff, Please Don't Destroy
November 10, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Ivanka distancing herself from Trump as he remains the GOP frontrunner after a fiery and pointless debate last night before speaking with guests Hilary Duff and Please Don't Destroy.
Awkwafina, Micaela Diamond, Teddy Swims
November 14, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's plans for completing his authoritarian takeover of government in a second term before speaking with guests Awkwafina and Micaela Diamond and welcoming Teddy Swims for a musical performance.
Ed Helms, Eve Hewson, Ari Melber
November 15, 2023
Seth moderates another high-stakes debate between the 2024 Republican presidential candidates before speaking with guests Ed Helms, Eve Hewson and Ari Melber.
Ariana DeBose, Iman Vellani
November 16, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans turning the U.S. Capitol into the UFC Octagon after former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy allegedly assaulted a congressman before speaking with guests Ariana DeBose and Iman Vellani.
Chris Tucker, Paul Dano
November 17, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at the House Ethics Committee releasing a devastating report about alleged lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos before speaking with guests Chris Tucker and Paul Dano.
Wanda Sykes, Taran Killam
November 21, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his legal team preparing for the very real possibility that he will be on trial for various criminal charges throughout the entire 2024 general election before speaking with guests Wanda Sykes and Taran Killam.
Gayle King, Brian Cox, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
November 22, 2023
Seth teams up with Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel for a brand-new Jokes Seth Can't Tell before speaking with guests Gayle King, Brian Cox and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
Paul Giamatti, Andrew Moskos & Pep Rosenfeld
November 23, 2023
Seth delivers a completely incoherent rant about why 50 is the new 20 before speaking with guests Paul Giamatti, Andrew Moskos and Pep Rosenfeld.
Hilary, Larry and Josh Meyers
November 24, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at the 2024 presidential election and the various ways in which Donald Trump winning a second term is very bad before chatting with his family on Thanksgiving.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy, Rachel Bloom
December 5, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump claiming in an unhinged and incoherent rant that he will somehow "redo" the 2020 election before speaking with guests Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy and Rachel Bloom and welcoming Shannon and Narducy for a musical performance.
Elizabeth Banks, Jesse David Fox, Stephen Sanchez
December 6, 2023
Seth checks in with his monologue writers and holds a surprise inspection to review the quality of their jokes before speaking with guests Elizabeth Banks and Jesse David Fox and welcoming Stephen Sanchez for a musical performance.
Maluma, Tony Shalhoub
December 7, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump telling Sean Hannity that if he wins the 2024 election he will act like a dictator only on day one of his presidency before speaking with Maluma and Tony Shalhoub.
Colin Jost, Gael García Bernal
December 8, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump returning to court for the civil fraud trial that could wipe out his business empire before speaking with guests Colin Jost and Gael García Bernal.
George Stephanopoulos, Day Drinking with Dua Lipa
December 12, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Trump unexpectedly backing out of testifying in his New York fraud trial before going day drinking with Dua Lipa and speaking with guest George Stephanopoulos.
Kate McKinnon, Carmelo Anthony & The Kid Mero, Leo Reich
December 13, 2023
Late Night writer Amber Ruffin recaps what's happening in pop culture news before Seth speaks with guests Kate McKinnon, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero and welcomes comedian Leo Reich for a stand-up performance.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Danielle Brooks, Alexander Stewart
December 14, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at House Republicans moving forward with a vote to authorize a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden before speaking with guests Governor Gavin Newsom and Danielle Brooks and welcoming Alexander Stewart for a musical performance.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Mike Birbiglia
December 15, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at the special counsel investigating Trump's coup attempt asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on his claim that he is immune from prosecution before speaking with guests Tracee Ellis Ross and Mike Birbiglia.
Jeremy Allen White, Hannah Waddingham
December 19, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump intensifying his fascist rhetoric on the campaign trail while Rudy Giuliani faces massive consequences for spreading conspiracies about the 2020 election before speaking with guests Jeremy Allen White and Hannah Waddingham.
Sarah Silverman, Greta Lee, Chef Rick Martínez
December 20, 2023
Seth sizzles through a list of topics and fires sick burns at some deserving subjects, advent calendars and caroling, before speaking with guests Sarah Silverman and Greta Lee and getting a cooking lesson from Chef Rick Martínez.
Adam Driver, Gary Gulman
December 21, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that Donald Trump is disqualified from the 2024 presidential race because he violated the Constitution before speaking with guests Adam Driver and Gary Gulman.
Amy Poehler, Jack Antonoff, Bleachers
December 22, 2023
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump insisting he hasn't read Mein Kampf before speaking with guests Amy Poehler and Jack Antonoff and welcoming a performance from Bleachers.
James McAvoy, Rachel Dratch
January 9, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Biden intensifying his attacks on Trump by delivering a speech on threats to democracy and the anniversary of January 6 before speaking with guests James McAvoy and Rachel Dratch.
Dua Lipa, Phil Lord & Christopher Miller
January 10, 2024
Seth checks in with his monologue writers and holds a surprise inspection to review the quality of their jokes before speaking with guests Dua Lipa, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Kurt Russell & Wyatt Russell, David Chase
January 11, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's lawyer arguing in a federal appeals court that Trump should be granted absolute immunity for any crimes he committed as president before speaking with guests Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell and David Chase.
Tina Fey, Andrew Scott
January 12, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the judge in Trump's New York fraud trial allowing Trump to speak during closing arguments before speaking with guests Tina Fey and Andrew Scott.
Reneé Rapp, Ian McShane, Black Pumas
January 18, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump immediately returning to court for a defamation trial after winning the Iowa caucus and solidifying his status as the likely GOP nominee for president before speaking with guests Reneé Rapp and Ian McShane and welcoming Black Pumas for a musical performance.
Clive Owen, Isla Fisher, Robert Smigel
January 19, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump claiming he should have complete and total immunity to break any laws he wants before speaking with guests Clive Owen, Isla Fisher and Robert Smigel.
Common, Tom Hollander
January 23, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Ron DeSantis dropping out of the presidential race while a confused Donald Trump blames Nikki Haley for January 6 before speaking with guests Common and Tom Hollander.
Sarah Paulson, Punkie Johnson, Brad Meltzer
January 24, 2024
Seth holds a high-stakes presidential debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley before speaking with guests Sarah Paulson, Punkie Johnson and Brad Meltzer.
Alex Wagner, J. Smith-Cameron, Baby Tate
January 25, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump threatening Nikki Haley in an angry speech after an underwhelming New Hampshire result before speaking with guests Alex Wagner and J. Smith-Cameron and welcoming Baby Tate for a musical performance.
Kenan Thompson, Ronny Chieng
January 26, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Lindsey Graham throwing Trump under the bus to a grand jury while Peter Navarro is sentenced to four months in prison and Trump threatens to blacklist anyone who donates to Nikki Haley before speaking with guests Kenan Thompson and Ronny Chieng.
Sterling K. Brown, Melissa Rauch
January 30, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump telling his own supporters they couldn't pass a cognitive test to screen for dementia before speaking with guests Sterling K. Brown and Melissa Rauch.
James Corden, Devery Jacobs, Nico Carney
January 31, 2024
Seth takes a moment to highlight some troubling trends going on in the journalism industry before speaking with guests James Corden and Devery Jacobs and welcoming comedian Nico Carney for a stand-up performance.
Bryan Cranston, Lola Tung
February 1, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump announcing he's looking for new lawyers as the judge in his Manhattan fraud trial prepares to issue a verdict that could wipe out his family business before speaking with guests Bryan Cranston and Lola Tung.
Larry David, Katy Tur
February 2, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his MAGA allies in the House trying to sabotage a bipartisan immigration compromise they insisted on before speaking with guests Larry David and Katy Tur.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Zosia Mamet
February 6, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at a stunning blockbuster jobs report forcing Fox News to admit that the economy is booming under Biden before speaking with guests Senator Bernie Sanders and Zosia Mamet.
Molly Ringwald, Kay Adams, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
February 7, 2024
Seth teams up with Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel to read jokes that just sound wrong coming from him before speaking with guests Molly Ringwald, Kay Adams and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.
Dakota Johnson, Sheryl Lee Ralph
February 8, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at House Republicans' attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas crashing and burning before speaking with guests Dakota Johnson and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Jeffrey Wright, Jon Cryer
February 9, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in a historic case that could decide whether Trump is disqualified from the ballot before speaking with guests Jeffrey Wright and Jon Cryer.
Beanie Feldstein, Ben Mendelsohn
February 13, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump saying he would encourage Russia to attack NATO allies if they don't pay their bills while a special counsel attacks Biden's age in a report clearing him of any wrongdoing before speaking with guests Beanie Feldstein and Ben Mendelsohn.
Chris Hayes, Geraldine Viswanathan, Matt Goldich
February 14, 2024
Seth reminisces about a simpler - albeit recent - time before speaking with guests Chris Hayes and Geraldine Viswanathan and welcoming a stand-up performance from Matt Goldich.
Jake Tapper, Chelsea Peretti, Stephen Wilson Jr.
February 15, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican majority in the House shrinking after Democrats win back George Santos' seat while Republicans plow ahead with a pointless impeachment of the homeland security secretary before speaking with Jake Tapper and Chelsea Peretti and welcoming a musical performance from Stephen Wilson Jr.
America Ferrera
February 16, 2024
America Ferrera
Amy Poehler, President Joe Biden
February 27, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump repeating his lies about the 2020 election at the far-right Conservative Political Action Conference before speaking with guests Amy Poehler and President Joe Biden.
Chance the Rapper, Margaret Qualley, Chef Emilio Vitolo
February 28, 2024
Late Night writer Amber Ruffin recaps what's happening in pop culture news before Seth speaks with guests Chance the Rapper and Margaret Qualley and welcomes Chef Emilio Vitolo for a cooking demonstration.
Austin Butler, Jenny Slate, Two Door Cinema Club
February 29, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at President Biden announcing that the U.S. is working toward a ceasefire in Gaza before speaking with Austin Butler and Jenny Slate and welcoming Two Door Cinema Club for a musical performance.
Jamie Dornan
March 1, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the MAGA Supreme Court swooping in to rescue Trump from criminal prosecution for his January 6 coup attempt before speaking with Jamie Dornan.
Josh Brolin, David Sedaris, Paloma Faith
March 5, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the Supreme Court ruling that Donald Trump can remain on the ballot before speaking with Josh Brolin and David Sedaris and welcoming Paloma Faith for a musical performance.
Joel McHale, Kyle Kinane
March 6, 2024
Seth steps away from bleak and depressing news to share the kind of story we need right now before speaking with Joel McHale and Kyle Kinane.
Annette Bening, Julio Torres
March 7, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican establishment lining up behind four-time criminal indictee and insurrectionist Donald Trump after Nikki Haley dropped out of the GOP primary before speaking with Annette Bening and Julio Torres.
Peter Dinklage, Rory Scovel
March 8, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Biden's agenda in his State of the Union address before speaking with Peter Dinklage and Rory Scovel.
Bowen Yang, Kara Swisher
March 12, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans insisting that Biden is on drugs after his strong performance at the State of the Union address before speaking with guests Bowen Yang and Kara Swisher.
Ewan McGregor, Sara Bareilles, James Acaster
March 13, 2024
Seth sizzles through a list of topics and fires sick burns at some deserving subjects in a new Ya Burnt before speaking with guests Ewan McGregor, Sara Bareilles and James Acaster.
Kristen Stewart, Walton Goggins
March 14, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the congressional hearing into Biden's handling of classified information backfiring on Republicans before speaking with guests Kristen Stewart and Walton Goggins.
Paul Rudd, Paula Pell
March 15, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's lawyers arguing that the case against him for stealing classified documents should be thrown out before speaking with guests Paul Rudd and Paula Pell.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Andrea Riseborough
March 26, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump begging people for money to pay his legal fees before speaking with guests Jake Gyllenhaal and Andrea Riseborough.
Cecily Strong, Nicholas Galitzine, Greg Davies & Alex Horne
March 27, 2024
Seth goes Day Drinking with Kristen Stewart before speaking with guests Cecily Strong, Nicholas Galitzine and Greg Davies and Alex Horne.
Maya Rudolph, Beth Ditto, Gossip
March 28, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at a desperate Donald Trump resorting to selling Trump-branded bibles as he drowns in legal bills before speaking with guests Maya Rudolph and Beth Ditto and welcoming Gossip for a musical performance.
Liam Neeson, Sheryl Crow
March 29, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump's net worth unexpectedly soaring after his failed social media company went public before speaking with guests Liam Neeson and Sheryl Crow and welcoming Crow for a musical performance.
Jeremy Strong, Amber Ruffin
April 2, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the stock price of Trump's struggling social media business falling from its ludicrous high before speaking with guests Jeremy Strong and Amber Ruffin.
Tim Robinson, Wendell Pierce, Lindsay Mendez
April 3, 2024
Seth checks in with his monologue writers and holds a surprise inspection to review the quality of their jokes before speaking with guests Tim Robinson, Wendell Pierce and Lindsay Mendez.
Jerrod Carmichael, Stephanie Ruhle, X Ambassadors
April 4, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his supporters once again trying to rewrite history by claiming Americans were better off when he was president before speaking with guests Jerrod Carmichael and Stephanie Ruhle and welcoming X Ambassadors for a musical performance.
Kristen Wiig, Mike Birbiglia
April 5, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's net worth plunging by more than a billion dollars after the stock price of Trump's social media company fell by more than 20% before speaking with guests Kristen Wiig and Mike Birbiglia.
Jessica Lange, Corey Stoll
April 9, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump promising to cut a bunch of rich Wall Street donors' taxes at a fundraiser before speaking with guests Jessica Lange and Corey Stoll.
Daniel Radcliffe, Neal Brennan, George Motz
April 10, 2024
Late Night writer Jeff Wright illustrates how the United States government is handling citizens' concerns before Seth speaks with guests Daniel Radcliffe and Neal Brennan and welcomes George Motz for a cooking demonstration.
Kirsten Dunst, Sean Casey & Ryan Dempster
April 11, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump desperately trying to convince people that he's not an extremist on abortion after proudly taking credit for overturning Roe v. Wade before speaking with guests Kirsten Dunst, Sean Casey and Ryan Dempster.
Liev Schreiber, Busy Philipps
April 12, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump having enough time to stop by Chick-fil-A after losing a series of last-ditch attempts to delay his hush money trial before speaking with guests Liev Schreiber and Busy Philipps.
Jim Gaffigan, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan
April 30, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the prosecution's first witness in Trump's hush money trial confirming that the payments were part of a criminal conspiracy to help Trump during the 2016 campaign before speaking with guests Jim Gaffigan, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan.
Joe Manganiello, Jonathan Lemire, Zarna Garg
May 1, 2024
Seth delivers a completely incoherent rant about why vests are pointless before speaking with guests Joe Mangianello, Jonathan Lemire and Zarna Garg.
Orlando Bloom, Ncuti Gatwa
May 1, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's lackeys in right-wing media making him seem like a hero for falling asleep during his New York criminal trial before speaking with guests Orlando Bloom and Ncuti Gatwa.
Jonathan Groff, Adam Pally
May 2, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's response to over 2,000 people getting arrested in crackdowns on pro-Palestine protests across college campuses before speaking with guests Jonathan Groff and Adam Pally.
John Oliver, Mikey Day
May 7, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the judge in Trump's criminal trial threatening to throw him in jail for violating his gag order for the 10th time before speaking with guests John Oliver and Mikey Day.
Joel Edgerton, Lily Gladstone, Cole Escola
May 8, 2024
Seth welcomes Late Night writer Amber Ruffin to recap what's been happening in pop culture news before speaking with guests Joel Edgerton, Lily Gladstone and Cole Escola.
Jennifer Connelly, Indigo Girls
May 9, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump coming face to face with Stormy Daniels in his criminal trial before speaking with guests Jennifer Connelly and Indigo Girls and welcoming Indigo Girls for a musical performance.
Tiffany Haddish, Cam Heyward
May 10, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Stormy Daniels returning to the stand in Trump's criminal trial while Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to oust Speaker Mike Johnson before speaking with guests Tiffany Haddish and Cam Heyward.
Jimmy Kimmel, Nicola Coughlan
May 14, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the prosecution's star witness in Trump's hush money trial, Michael Cohen, revealing private conversations he had with Trump about the payment before speaking with guests Jimmy Kimmel and Nicola Coughlan.
Ed O'Neill, Nikki Glaser, Amor Towles
May 15, 2024
Seth teams up with Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel to read jokes that just sound wrong coming from him before speaking with guests Ed O'Neill, Nikki Glaser and Amor Towles.
Quinta Brunson, Bobby Moynihan, Les Savy Fav
May 16, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump immediately accepting Biden's proposal for two debates before speaking with guests Quinta Brunson and Bobby Moynihan and welcoming Les Savy Fav for a musical performance.
Will Forte, Ben Platt
May 17, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert getting heckled outside the Manhattan criminal courthouse where they appeared in support of Trump before speaking with guests Will Forte and Ben Platt.
Sandra Oh, Retta, Ben Platt
June 4, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump being found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money criminal trial before speaking with guests Sandra Oh and Retta and welcoming Ben Platt for a musical performance.
Kevin Bacon, Chris Colfer, Sydnee Washington
June 5, 2024
Seth reminisces about a simpler - albeit recent - time before speaking with guests Kevin Bacon and Chris Colfer and welcoming comedian Sydnee Washington for a stand-up performance.
Amy Poehler, Stephen Merchant
June 6, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at MAGA Republicans reacting to Trump's guilty verdict by demanding retribution, while also claiming that it will help him win the election before speaking with guests Amy Poehler and Stephen Merchant.
David Ortiz, John Early
June 7, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans openly demanding revenge against Democrats for Trump's guilty verdict before speaking with guests David Ortiz and John Early.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Theo James
June 11, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump meeting with a probation officer after holding his first large rally since his guilty verdict before speaking with guests Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Theo James.
Eddie Redmayne, Dan Licata
June 12, 2024
Seth and Julia Louis-Dreyfus spend a day drinking at The Dawson in New York City, where they do things like make vice president-themed cocktails, before Seth speaks with guest Eddie Redmayne and welcomes comedian Dan Licata for a stand-up performance.
Will Ferrell
June 13, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans accusing Biden of rigging the courts and weaponizing the justice system by orchestrating a vast conspiracy to hide his crimes and steal the election... by having his own son convicted of multiple felonies before speaking with Will Ferrell.
Jon Hamm, Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers
June 14, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump returning to Capitol Hill for his first public visit since he sicced a violent mob on Congress during his coup attempt on January 6 before speaking with guests Jon Hamm, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.
Ayo Edebiri, Luke Wilson, Michael Marcagi
June 18, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump bragging about acing a cognitive test while forgetting his doctor's name before speaking with guests Ayo Edebiri and Luke Wilson and welcoming Michael Marcagi for a musical performance.
Eddie Murphy, Nicola Yoon
June 19, 2024
Seth checks in with his monologue writers and holds a surprise inspection to review the quality of their jokes before speaking with guests Eddie Murphy and Nicola Yoon.
Lupita Nyong'o, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
June 20, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump trying to claim credit for Biden's cap on insulin prices after pressuring big oil CEOs to give him $1 billion in exchange for tax cuts before speaking with guests Lupita Nyong'o and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Jesse Plemons, Diane von Furstenberg & Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
June 21, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and Fox News settling on an interesting presidential debate strategy before speaking with guests Jesse Plemons, Diane von Furstenberg and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Tyler Perry, Alex Cooper
July 9, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at the political fallout from Joe Biden and Donald Trump's first debate in the 2024 presidential election before speaking with guests Tyler Perry and Alex Cooper.
Rashida Jones, Antony Starr, Julia Phillips
July 10, 2024
Seth does his monologue and is interrupted by a "kindness" supporter in the audience before speaking with guests Rashida Jones, Antony Starr and Julia Phillips.
Whoopi Goldberg, Abby Elliott
July 11, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump reappearing on the campaign trail with a deranged speech in Florida while Democrats are predicting doom in November before speaking with guests Whoopi Goldberg and Abby Elliott.
Kenan Thompson, Jen Psaki
July 12, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Biden holding a major press conference as prominent Democrats continue to express concerns about his ability to beat Trump before speaking with guests Kenan Thompson and Jen Psaki.
Anna Faris, Colman Domingo
July 16, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at a Trump-appointed judge dismissing the classified documents case against Donald Trump before speaking with guests Anna Faris and Colman Domingo.
Natalie Portman, Noah Kahan, Maika Monroe
July 17, 2024
Seth sizzles through a list of topics and fires sick burns at some deserving subjects before speaking with guests Natalie Portman, Noah Kahan and Maika Monroe.
Michael Cera, Daisy Edgar-Jones, James Bay
July 18, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at super awkward moments at the Republican National Convention, like Mike Johnson's embarrassing teleprompter malfunction, before speaking with guests Michael Cera and Daisy Edgar-Jones and welcoming James Bay for a musical performance.
Glen Powell, Anna Sawai
July 19, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president after his running mate J.D. Vance and the GOP lied about his track record before speaking with guests Glen Powell and Anna Sawai.
John Mulaney, Ilona Maher
August 13, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and Trump's reaction to Kamala Harris securing enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee before speaking with guests John Mulaney and Ilona Maher.
Mia Farrow & Patti LuPone, Myha'la, Simon Rich
August 14, 2024
Late Night writer Amber Ruffin recaps what's happening in pop culture news before Seth speaks with guests Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, Myha'la, and Simon Rich.
Casey Affleck, Meredith Hagner
August 15, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump lashing out against cell phone technology for making him sound insane during a disastrous livestream with Elon Musk before speaking with guests Casey Affleck and Meredith Hagner.
Jean Smart, Jonathan Bailey
August 16, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump going off the rails during an economic speech in North Carolina and getting hit with federal labor charges by one of the country's most influential unions before speaking with guests Jean Smart and Jonathan Bailey.
Jessica Alba, Ramin Setoodeh, Langston Kerman
August 20, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans taking to TV to beg Donald Trump to stop being insane before speaking with guests Jessica Alba and Ramin Setoodeh and welcoming Langston Kerman for a stand-up comedy performance.
Michael Keaton, Conner O'Malley
August 21, 2024
Seth checks in with his monologue writers and holds a surprise inspection to review the quality of their jokes before speaking with guests Michael Keaton and Conner O'Malley.
Channing Tatum, Sabrina Ionescu
August 22, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Michelle and Barack Obama tearing into Trump on a raucous night two of the Democratic National Convention before speaking with guests Channing Tatum and Sabrina Ionescu.
Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, Fred Armisen and The 8G Band ft. Bob Mould
August 23, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination to cap off a raucous convention that clearly got under Trump's skin before speaking with guests Amy Poehler and Fred Armisen and welcoming Armisen and The 8G Band featuring Bob Mould for a musical performance.
Chris Hayes, Edie Falco
September 4, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at a series of major controversies and sagging poll numbers causing Trump to devolve in an unusual way before speaking with guests Chris Hayes and Edie Falco.
Dax Shepard, Carrie Coon
September 5, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump being conspicuously absent from the campaign trail after his team admitted they can no longer compete in states like New Hampshire or Minnesota before speaking with guests Dax Shepard and Carrie Coon.
Don Cheadle, Ana Gasteyer
September 6, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump insisting he's not weird and telling the audience they had to vote for him even if they don't like him during a meandering town hall with Sean Hannity on Fox News before speaking with guests Don Cheadle and Ana Gasteyer.
Kacey Musgraves, Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe
September 10, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to jail election officials over his voter fraud lies before speaking with guests Kacey Musgraves, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe.
James McAvoy
September 11, 2024
Seth goes day drinking with Kevin Hart before speaking with guest James McAvoy.
Demi Moore, Jonathan Pryce
September 12, 2024
Seth teams up with Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel to read jokes that just sound wrong coming from him before speaking with guests Demi Moore and Jonathan Pryce.
Kathryn Hahn, Kevin Smith
September 13, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's biggest supporters admitting he lost the presidential debate to Kamala Harris before speaking with guests Kathryn Hahn and Kevin Smith.
Brian Tyree Henry, Ms. Pat
September 18, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and JD Vance doubling down on racist lies about Haitian immigrants in Springfield before speaking with guests Brian Tyree Henry and Ms. Pat.
Colin Farrell, Ashley Park
September 19, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Trump giving a series of incoherent answers when asked how he would save manufacturing jobs and bring down grocery prices before speaking with guests Colin Farrell and Ashley Park.
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart
September 20, 2024
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and JD Vance refusing to let go of their racist lies about Haitian immigrants eating pets before speaking with guests Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Dylan O'Brien.
