Late-night TV fans, brace yourselves: some of your favorite shows are taking a breather this week. But here's where it gets interesting—The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Daily Show are all going dark, marking their first one-week hiatuses of the new season. It’s a rare pause in the usually relentless world of late-night comedy, leaving viewers wondering how they’ll fill the void. And this is the part most people miss: while these shows are on break, it’s a perfect opportunity to explore other late-night gems that are still shining bright.
Fear not, though—there’s still plenty to laugh about. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live! are stepping up to the plate with fresh episodes all week. Colbert, who took a break last week, returns with a bang on Monday night, featuring a Bill & Ted reunion with none other than Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Fun fact: the duo is currently co-starring on Broadway in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, blending their iconic roles with a touch of existential theater. Controversial take: Could this reunion hint at a Bill & Ted 4? Fans are already buzzing—what do you think?
Over on ABC, Jimmy Kimmel Live! kicks off the week with a star-studded lineup, starting with the always unpredictable Bill Murray and the charming Kat Dennings. Later in the week, both Colbert and Kimmel are pulling out all the stops with guests like Bette Midler, Nick Offerman, Naomi Watts, Chris O’Donnell, Maya Rudolph, and Roy Wood Jr. It’s a week packed with A-list talent, ensuring you won’t miss your usual late-night staples—at least not too much.
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