Late Night with Seth Meyers

After years anchoring Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update', Seth Meyers left SNL to become the host of NBC's "Late Night" in 2014. He mixes celebrity interviews, sketch-style bits, and musical performances with pointed political monologues and satire drawn from his head writer experience. Episodes pair relaxed, conversational interviews with recurring segments that riff on current events, and the show often produces short clips that circulate online long after air. Segments frequently respond to breaking news the same day, which keeps the series timely and tied to the day's headlines.

Late Night with Seth Meyers premiered on NBC in 2014, taking over the timeslot as Jimmy Fallon moved to "The Tonight Show". Meyers carried over a New York studio setup and a writing team steeped in topical sketch and satirical comedy.

Seth Meyers arrived at Late Night as an Emmy Award-winning SNL head writer, a credential that has influenced the program's voice and editorial choices. That industry recognition helped the series attract high-profile guests and seasoned writers, and it signaled a continuity between Meyers' prior comedy work and his late night role.

Recurring pieces like "A Closer Look" and the host's extended political monologues have generated many viral clips shared across social platforms. The show's emphasis on longer-form political takes has influenced how late-night programs handle news commentary, and its segments often get replayed on cable shows and quoted online.

Critical response has ranged from mixed to favorable, with praise focused on Meyers' timing in political satire and his ability to draw revealing answers in extended interviews, while some critics note the show can feel slow compared with faster-paced competitors. Common themes are contemporary politics, media skepticism, and a conversational approach to humor that favors context and analysis over rapid-fire jokes.