Fallon is the only major late-night host still taping new episodes in summer 2026

NBC's Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is the only major US late-night program airing original episodes in late summer 2026, per Variety (3 August 2026). CBS exited late night after Colbert's Late Show ended on 21 May 2026. Kimmel relies on guest hosts. Meyers' Late Night and Comedy Central's Daily Show are on hiatus.