For the first time since he took over from David Letterman in 2015, Colbert and his CBS late-night show topped NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in the adults 18-49 demographic. There's a certain kind of magic to late night comedy shows and late night talk shows. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Do you stay up for your late night talk shows or catch up on the clips the next day? Will Comedies Like ‘Borat 2,’ ‘On the Rocks’ and More Finally Get Some Academy Love? Your Ad Choices Only shows currently airing new episodes during the traditional "Late Night" block: 11 PM to 2 AM local time (with regional variation). Vote them up! ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is third with a 0.38 rating, or 486,000 viewers. Random reunions of your favorite old TV cast members? 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We've received your submission. This story has been shared 105,144 times. List RulesOnly shows currently airing new episodes during the traditional "Late Night" block: 11 PM to 2 AM local time (with regional variation). “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” is officially number one. Colbert and Fallon both scored a 0.5 rating, with Colbert breaking the tie by counting 679,000 viewers versus Fallon’s 659,000. If you don’t see your favorite late night show, add it! During the week of Dec. 2, 2019, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ranked as the week's No. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights This story has been shared 183,198 times. In the 12:35 a.m. slot, NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers” remained on top with a 0.3 rating and 1.45 million viewers. The half-hour-long show takes a satirical look at news, politics, and current events, but on a weekly basis.... TV Shows That Only Smart People Appreciate. Thanks for contacting us. 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The hour-long show premiered on November 8, 2010, and is hosted by writer, comedian and performer Conan O'Brien. The hour-long show premiered on November 8, 2010, and is hosted by writer, comedian and performer Conan O'Brien. The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 2015) is an American late-night talk show hosted by James Corden. However, all three shows saw double digit drops in their demo ratings compared to last season. For its part, NBC said Fallon’s “Tonight” — with the exception of WWE programming and specials — is the most-viewed entertainment program on TV across social media and the most popular late-night entertainment show on YouTube. The results indicate Colbert’s anti-Trump antics continue to resonate with viewers. Or Harrison Ford doing bits with Chewbacca? These are the best series you should seek out, in every genre, on every network, ranked. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert captured another late night ratings title. Sitemap Privacy Notice Are you into late night comedy shows or is it all about the talk? Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Jimmy Fallon's late night show is easily on top in the ratings for 2019 so far. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The numbers are based on Nielsen’s Live+7 ratings from Sept. 24-May 10 and Live+3 ratings from May 13-17. Late night TV shows have changed over the years, and current shows airing during this time are living it up in the digital era, with digital shorts, viral clips, and interviews that have people talking at the water cooler for days after they air. The ratings for the 2018-2019 TV season are in and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is the uncontested ruler of late-night TV. In the 12:35 a.m. slot, NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers” remained on top with a 0.3 rating and 1.45 million viewers. Describing itself as a traditional late-night talk show, Conan draws its comedy from recent news stories, political figures and prominent celebrities, as well as aspects of the show itself. And between Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Samantha Bee, Trevor Noah, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, and Chris Hardwick, the Internet gets a steady stream of memorable moments and funny clips. The contest in the sought-after demo was tight, however. 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Your California Privacy Rights Not only is this the first time Colbert has topped Fallon for a full season, but it marks the first time “The Late Show” has topped late-night since the 1994-1995 season under Letterman. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Conan is a late-night talk show airing each Monday through Thursday on TBS in the United States. James Corden and Stephen Colbert both host some of the best current CBS shows. The views have been tallied and the late night ratings for the past season are in. After the family goes to bed, the late night lineup sizzles and pops with sketch comedy, lip sync battles, mean tweets, pranks, and carpool karaoke. This story has been shared 183,198 times. Colbert also won out in total viewers for the third season in a row. Colbert, who took the host job in September 2015, finished the season, which officially ended Wednesday, with 3.82 million average nightly viewers, dwarfing Fallon’s 2.44 million and Kimmel’s 2.04 million. 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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 2014) is an American late-night talk and news satire television program hosted by comedian John Oliver. #343 of 639 The Best TV Shows To Binge Watch#176 of 439 The Funniest TV Shows of All Time#30 of 390 TV Shows That Only Smart People Appreciate, More The Late Late Show with James Corden, #16 of 48 The Best Late Night Talk Shows of All Time#4 of 76 The Greatest Talk Shows of All Time#1 of 11 The Best Talk Shows in LA. Colbert is averaging a 0.52 rating in the key demo to Fallon’s 0.51, which translates to 679,000 viewers for Colbert and 659,000 for Fallon. Passenger shoves cyclist to her death— then fatally falls out of window. So which of these 2019 late night series makes your must-watch late night shows list? 183,198, This story has been shared 105,144 times. “The Late Show” averaged 3.82 million viewers this season, compared to 2.44 million for “The Tonight Show” and 2.04 million for “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”.